The Wine Train has always inspired a bit of local drama, but as it celebrates its 20th year in the valley, its winemaker lunches and dinners, Murder Mystery nights and annual Santa Claus runs have melded into the local scene.

Cabaret artist Jason Emanuel Britton will debut his new show, “Listen to Your Heart,” at Silo’s Jazz Club in Napa on Saturday, July 18.

There is still availablity in the Napa Valley College’s two-week Summer Theater Performance Intensive for 11- to 14-year-olds, which starts July 6. The program is being taught by the theater department’s artistic director, Jennifer King, and Aimee Guillot from Blue Oak School.  For more information, call 253-3209.

Summer heat got you down? How about a sizzling weekend of painting with Helen Wilson and Nancy Willis up in the cool studios at Nimbus Arts?

After shakin’ and shimmyin’ to the infectious rhythms of a whacked-out song called “Rock Lobster,” Americans were certainly curious 30 years ago about what the fun-loving B-52s would do for an encore.

Fourth of July Celebration at the Jarvis Conservatory offers an evening of spontaneity and fun — and the fireworks of great singers. At this special Saturday Night Opera, during the intermission they’ll offer complimentary champagne and tapas.

Friday, July 3