Local pregames, AfterDark shows, escape routes

BottleRock takes over downtown this weekend, but there are still ways to orbit it, dodge it, or leave the chaos behind entirely.

Bottle Shock, comic-con, R&B brunch, and one last pre-BottleRock weekend.

A pre-BottleRock weekend with Napa history at Copia, comic-con at the library, R&B brunch downtown, and line dancing at Napa Yard.

A very biased Mother’s Day weekend game plan.

A biased Mother’s Day edition with brunch ideas, simple ways to make the day intentional, and a permission slip for moms to want what they actually want.

Bikefest, Kids Day, Walk-A-Mile, and a very busy Oxbow weekend

Oxbow Commons is carrying the weekend with a free family day Saturday, Bikefest on Sunday, and NEWS’ Walk-A-Mile nearby at Napa Yard

StreamFest, Bookmine + a cause-driven Sunday in Napa

Earth Day Napa secrets + a few very good local add-ons

Earth Day tips from a more local angle, plus a couple quick hitters worth knowing about.

Pet buttons, George + Kin’s + a very good farm Sunday

Pet buttons at the library, a new one from the Heritage Eats people, yoga, farm time, and more quick local picks.

Wilfred’s, Tonewood + two easy Easter kid plans

This weekend in Napa: Wilfred’s on the river, Tonewood & Courage, Bunny Hop at Bel Aire Plaza, and a spring event at Kennedy Park.

Avocado toast jokes, bunny hop + Sunday doughnuts

This weekend in Napa: a very Napa avocado toast moment, a Bel Aire Plaza bunny hop, free library music for kids, and Johnny Doughnuts at Oxbow.

Student artists, karaoke chaos + an easy Saturday art stop

A sweet student arts fest, live band karaoke at The Garden, and a free local artist showcase at Open Studios

Oscars in Yountville, Nimbus weekend + a grand opening party in Napa

This weekend in Napa: an Oscars Viewing Party in Yountville, another great Nimbus weekend, and a grand opening party for Blue Tin Fabrics and Jeffries General.

Artesa 5K, Nimbus Arts weekend, Tabletop Games Comeback

A little run energy, a very artsy weekend menu, and a library event that proves the nerds are thriving.

Napa Lowdown history, marathon road closures, mustard season, open mic intel

I missed Monday (AM vs PM). Marathon closures Sunday. Mustard season is back. And I’m crowdsourcing the best open mics.

Uptown’s 8-of-9 run, Downtown Joe’s new patio, a free Napa “Costco aisle”

Uptown is booked almost every night. Joe’s patio is finally done. And Napa Library’s “Library of Things” is the free hack nobody talks about.

Valentine’s Steps, Galentine’s Art, and Family-Friendly Finds

Scavenger hunt date night, a cozy Vintage Sweet demo, plus Girl Scouts and a rare “Zen with kids” reset.

Super Bowl spots, Tonewood blues, anti-dinner Valentine’s

5 places Napa watches the game, a legit blues show Saturday, and a date night idea that isn’t another prix fixe.

Flood warning, Napa Bowl tourney, unicorn party

Coastal flood advisory through Sunday, plus a few easy weekend plans.

Nextdoor drama, downtown lights, CIA movie day

A fence-line thriller, a free light walk, and a surprisingly wholesome Sunday at Copia.