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Napa Valley MLK Weekend Guide: Jan. 17-21, 2013

What's happening in the Napa Valley this long weekend? Our Events tab is the place to look for things to do any day of the week. Here are some best bets for the weekend ahead.

Ongoing

Restaurant Month is under way with more than 40 dining establishments offering specials as low as a few dollars a course for a two-course meal, (alcohol, tax and tip not included). Here's a list with links to the participating restaurants.

The weekly Open Mic Night at Molinari Caffé happens Thursdays with registration from 6 to 6:30 p.m., followed by performances: Molinari Caffé, 815 Main St, Napa, free. See Downtown Napa Café Adds Entertainment.

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The weekly Napa Hoopers Free Family-friendly Saturday hoop jam happens at noon Saturdays in Veterans Memorial Park, 3rd St & Main St, Napa: free.

Fighter Practice - Medieval Combat is scheduled weekly for Sundays at 3:30 pm in Fuller Park, 560 Jefferson St, Napa: free.

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Weekly Live Music and Wine Thursday Evenings at Harvest Inn start at 5:30 pm, 1 Main St, Saint Helena.

Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013

Reception with the Artists, 4 pm, Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Cir, Yountville: Enjoy this opportunity to view A Quilt for All Seasons with the artists and curators before it closes on January 20. A Quilt for All Seasons features the craft of the Napa Valley Quilters and other bay area quilters.

Keola Beamer & Jeff Peterson: The Beauty of Hawaiian Guitar, 8 pm,Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa$22

Friday, Jan. 18, 2013

Napa Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Gala & Awards, 6:30 pm The Meritage Resort, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa$125

Live at Silo's - Sing a Song, 7:00 pm Silo's, 530 Main St, Napa$3

Gregg Allman, 8 pm, Uptown Theatre, 1350 3rd St, Napa$55

The Great American Trailer Park Musical, 8 pm, Napa Valley Playhouse, 1637 W Imola Ave, Napa$25

Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013

TERRY BRADFORD'S BACKSTAGE PASS with Tim Hockenberry, 2 pm Terry Bradford's Voice Studio, 2209 Jefferson St, Napa$10

Vintage High School Crab Feed with Live Music From WonderBread 5, 5 pm, Napa Valley Expo, 575 3rd St, Napa: $65

St. John the Baptist Catholic School Crab and Tri-Tip Feed, 6 pm, St John The Baptist Catholic Church, 960 Caymus St, Napa$50

Proof of Some Existence opening reception with live music, 7-9 pm, ECHO gallery, 1348 Lincoln Ave # A, Calistoga: FREE

Chris Botti, 8 pm, Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa$80

Merle Haggard, 8 pm, Uptown Theatre, 1350 3rd St, Napa$80

The Great American Trailer Park Musical, 8 pm, Napa Valley Playhouse, 1637 W Imola Ave, Napa$25

Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013

The Great American Trailer Park Musical, 2 pm, Napa Valley Playhouse, 1637 W Imola Ave, Napa$25

Chris Botti, 7 pm, Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa$80

Monday, Jan. 21, 2013

This federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. is also Inauguration Day. If you're planning to watch the ceremonies as President Barack Obama takes the oath of office for his second term, keep in mind that Washington, D.C. is three hours ahead of our time zone so the event scheduled for noon there will take place at 9 a.m. here.

For more things happening around the Napa Valley every day of the week, check our Events Calendar. You can also add your own events at napavalley.patch.com/events/new.

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