If you are spending your weekend in Murphys, there are lots of options for things to do!

Saturday, May 28, 2022

Live Music at Jazz Cellars Tasting Room featuring Jill Warren from 3-6pm. Join us starting Memorial Day Weekend through the end of October for live music at the Jazz Cellars Tasting Room every Saturday from 3-6pm. Check the website at jazzcellars.com for more details.

Join the Murphys Irish Pub for live music every Thursday 6:30-9:30, Friday 6-9, Saturday 6-9 and Sunday 3-6pm.  Go to their Facebook Events page for information about the music each day – facebook.com/goirishinmurphys/events/ or visit the Events page at goirishinmurphys.com/events.

Milliaire Winery will be hosting the Bob Eisenman Jazz Band on their tasting room patio from 1-5 pm. Stop by for some lovely sounds and a glass!

See the Mario Flores Jazz Band live at Brice Station Vineyards at 7 pm.

FM on the Green at the Forest Meadows Golf Course will be featuring Accordion Soul with Andre Thierry from 6-8 pm.

There are lots of yard sales all up and down the Highway 4 corridor, of course, and the Annual Peddlers Market in Arnold at the Bristol’s Cafe parking lots will be happening on Saturday and Sunday.

Sunday, May 29, 2022

Join the Murphys Irish Pub for live music every Thursday 6:30-9:30, Friday 6-9, Saturday 6-9 and Sunday 3-6pm.  Go to their Facebook Events page for information about the music each day – facebook.com/goirishinmurphys/events/ or visit the Events page at goirishinmurphys.com/events.

Makers Market on Main – Come join Serendipity on May 29th in downtown Murphys. CalCo Giveback Pack will be fundraising for the Douglas Flat Historic Schoolhouse during the month of May. They will be hosting a Makers Market of local & semi-local vendors with their handmade items at 363 Main from 11am-4pm. The event is free to join! Find more event information here: https://fb.me/e/2lQMkGcpH

Monday, May 30, 2022

Visit the Ebbetts Pass Veterans Memorial in Murphys on Algiers just across from the Murphys Community Park.  If you are a veteran, thank you for your service!  If you’d like to honor a veteran with a brick on the memorial wall, contact the Veterans District here.

California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans, active, and reserve military members, by offering them free admission to participating parks on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th. A total of 133 parks will be honoring the free admission this year, including Calaveras Big Trees State Park. To get into participating state parks, military members must show a valid military ID, or proof of discharge other than dishonorable or bad conduct, in order to receive the free admission.

Park officials anticipate large crowds this holiday weekend—one of the busiest of the year. As reported here, an uptick in COVID cases in the state has them reminding visitors to recreate responsibly. Prior to leaving home, visitors are asked to check the status of the parks they want to visit to find out what restrictions and guidelines are in place. Also, having a backup plan in case their destination is crowded is recommended. For additional pandemic guidelines and safety information, click here. A key to an enjoyable holiday weekend is to recreate responsibly, and park officials provide these tips:

  • Know Before You Go – Prior to leaving home, check the status of the park unit you want to visit to find out what restrictions and guidelines are in place. Have a backup plan in case your destination is crowded.
  • Play It Safe – Find out what precautions you should take when exploring the outdoors, especially if this is your first time visiting the State Park System. parks.ca.gov/SafetyTips
  • Be Aware of Fire Dangers – Be aware of Red Flag Warnings and campfire restrictions.
  • Wear a Life Jacket – Everyone should wear a properly fitted US. Coast Guard-approved life jacket when in or near the water. You never know when an accident may happen, and a life jacket can help save you until search and rescue help can arrive. In swift water, even the strongest swimmers may be easily overwhelmed. By the time a person is struggling in the water, a rescue is extremely unlikely and places the rescuer at risk.
  • Leave No Trace– Leave areas as you found them by staying on designated trails and packing out all trash. Do not disturb wildlife or plants.

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Taco Tuesday at Bistro Espresso in Arnold with live music. Join them after hours for the Bistro 2022 Summer Concert series! Food will be served at 5:30 & music starts at 6:00. No entry fee is required. Outside food and beverage are prohibited. Please bring chairs or blankets, seating will be limited. The Bistro Creamery, located in the Cedar Center, will be open till 9:00 pm.

Friday, June 3, 2022

First Fridays will be back in the Murphys Community Park featuring live music by the StarDogs and food by Mary’s Taco Truck.  Event begins at 5:30 pm.  This month’s music is sponsored by the Murphys Business Association.  Murphys Insiders should stop by the MBA’s Insider table and pick up your drink ticket.  If you haven’t already picked up your identifying key ring, grab one while you are there and watch for special offers just for Insider members coming this summer.