Paul’s Picks for The American Canyon Current – September 5 – 11, 2025

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Friday, Sept, 5

The JFA Band is at Table 29 at the DoubleTree. 6-8:30 p.m. 3600 Broadway American Canyon

La Cage aux Folles opens the Lucky Penny season through Sept. 21. 1758 Industrial Way, Napa, www.luckypennynapa.com

The Blue Note presents Los Cochinos at 8 p.m. 1030 Main St., Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa

Napa Valley College tasting with Jen Berman and Phillip Dube of North Coast Wine Co. at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. Community Room in the library, 2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, Napa

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox comes to the Uptown Theatre at 8 p.m. 1350 Third St., Napa, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com

One Ten Restaurant has a DJ starting at 9:30 p.m. 110 W. American Canyon Road, American Canyon

Saturday, Sept. 6

The 13th Walk to End Alzheimer’s takes place at Yountville Park starting at 8:30 a.m. alz.org/napavalleywalk.

American Canyon Parks and Recreation sponsors a California Biodiversity Day Hike at Newell Open Space from 9 a.m. to noon to explore. 7000 Newell Dr., American Canyon. www.americancanyon.gov

Newell Open Space. Submitted photo

The first American Canyon Hispanic Heritage Day is from 2 to 8 p.m. with food trucks, music and a ballet folklórico performance at American Canyon Pumpkin Patch. Free entrance. www.americancanyon.gov

Live in The Yard presents St. Paul and the Minneapolis Funk All-Stars at 6 p.m. $25 The Studio by Feast it Forward, 1031 McKinstry St., Napa. feastitforward.com for details and tickets. 

Blue Note Summer Sessions presents Young The Giant’s “In The Open” acoustic tour featuring guest Cassandra Coleman at theMeritage Resort at 7 p.m. 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa

An Evening at the Ruins in American Canyon is sold out. To bid on the auction, visit www.acparks.org.

One Ten Restaurant has a DJ starting at 9:30 p.m. 110 W. American Canyon Road, American Canyon

Sunday, Sept. 7

The Napa-Vallejo Flea Market

The Napa-Vallejo Flea Market in American Canyon is open year-round on Sundays from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking costs $5. 303 South Kelly Road, American Canyon, www.napaflemarket.com

Soroptimist International of American Canyon sponsors Bring Your Grandkids for Grandparents Day from 1 to 3 p.m. at American Canyon Community Park 1. 1400 Rio Grand Drive, American Canyon

The Pacific Mambo Orchestra takes the stage at the Blue Note at 3 and 6:30 p.m. Blue Note, 1030 Main St., Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa

Blue Note Summer Sessions bring Santigold to the Meritage Resort at 7 p.m. 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa

Monday, Sept. 8

Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Bobby Rush at the Uptown Theatre at 8 p.m. 1350 Third St., Napa, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com

Tuesday, Sept. 9

Molly’s Angels hosts free Senior Wellness Afternoon event at Yountville Community Center from 1 to 3 p.m., 6554 Yount St., Yountville

Tony Ann at the Uptown Theatre at 8 p.m. Tony Ann is a virtuoso solo pianist who blends contemporary and classical styles. 1350 Third St., Napa, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com

Local historian Rebecca Yerger will discuss “The Early History and Settlers of Napa County” from noon to 1 p.m. in the Yountville Community Center Heritage Room. 6516 Washington St. yvilleparksandrec.com

Wednesday, Sept. 10

Locals Night at the Blue Note features Nate Lopez on his eight-string guitar at 7:30 p.m. 1030 Main St., Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa

Thursday, Sept. 11

Edgardo & Candela at Thursday Night Live at Priest Ranch from 6 to 9 p.m. Music is complimentary. Wine and food aren’t. 6488 Washington St., Yountville, thekitchenatpr.com

The Blue Note presents New Moon on Monday: Duran Duran Tribute at 8 p.m. 1030 Main St., Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa

Raíces Mexican Cuisine & Bar in American Canyon has special events on weekdays, except for Monday when it’s closed:

  • Taco Tuesday – $3 street tacos all day, steak, carnitas, chicken or pastor. 
  • Wednesdays, kids eat free. Kids 12 and under get one free kids meal with the purchase of one adult entree. A burger and brew are $12.
  • Thursday is Trivia Night starting Sept. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m.
  • Friday is Karaoke Night from 9 p.m. to midnight.

Raíces, 100 West American Canyon Road, American Canyon, www.raices-amcan.com

Event of note in American Canyon:

Online auction supports Napa River Ecology Center

American Canyon Community and Parks Foundation annual fundraiser, Evening at the Ruins tickets are sold out, but The Online Community Auction went live on Wednesday, Aug. 27 to support the Parks Foundation’s mission to develop the Napa River Ecology Center and expand environmental education in our community.

The auction runs through Wednesday, Sept. 10. It includes local adventures, delicious wines and experiences available for bidding from the comfort of your home. Every dollar raised supports the Napa River Ecology Center.

See www.acparks.orge.

Paul Franson is the editor and publisher of NapaLife, a county-wide newsletter listing events and news for food, wine, the arts and business in Napa County. Learn more and subscribe at napalife.org. To suggest news for inclusion, email paul@paulfranson.com


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Paul Franson is a veteran journalist who wrote about the tech industry before moving to Napa Valley 35 years ago and turning his focus on the wine industry. In 2005 he launched NapaLife, a weekly newsletter covering food, wine, the arts and business throughout the county.