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Four Weddings and an Elvis
2022-08-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-08-13 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-08-12 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Kennedy Goldmine Amphitheatre, 1127 N. Main St., Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
Summer is in full swing with the Main Street Theatre Works. The second production of the Season will be Four Weddings and an Elvis a hilarious comedy by Nancy Frick. From the publisher:
Sandy, the four-times-married-three-times-divorced owner of a wedding chapel in Las Vegas, has certainly seen her fair share of matrimonies! In the hilarious Four Weddings and an Elvis, we witness four of her funniest: Bev and Stan, who are getting married–by the King himself–as revenge on their exes; Vanessa and Bryce, two arrogant aging stars who are tying the knot as a publicity ploy, and are vexed by an aging Elvis who doesn’t know who they are; and Martin and Fiona, a gentle postal-worker and a tough ex-con trying to get married before the police arrive! However, the final wedding is the funniest all: Sandy’s fifth and final wedding which reveals a hilarious twist! With simple scenic requirements and memorable characters, Four Weddings and an Elvis is a comedic treat certain to please audiences!
Four Weddings & an Elvis will run Fridays and Saturdays from August 12th through September 10th, 2022. Gates open at 6:30 pm and the show begins at 8:00 pm. Tickets for the show are $20, Seniors 65+ are $17.50, and youth, 18 & under, are $12.00. Four Weddings and an Elvis will be held at the Kennedy Gold Mine Amphitheatre located at 1127 North Main Street in Jackson, California. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.mstw.org.

Amador Arts T.G.I.F. Summer Music Series - Terra d'Oro Winery
2022-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Terra d’Oro Winery, 20680 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
Celebrate the beginning of the weekend this summer with free outdoor concerts for the whole family. The Amador County Arts Council celebrates their 25th year of the Thank God It’s Friday (T.G.I.F.) Summer Music Series. On August 19th, 2022 the concert series returns to Terra d’Oro Winery for a performance by Ideateam. No outside alcohol will be allowed at Terra d’Oro Winery. Food will be available for purchase. Terra d’Oro Winery is located at 20680 Shenandoah School Road in Plymouth, California.
Each Friday, starting May 27th, from 6pm until 8pm, Amador Arts will present a free concert and a variety of the magnificent venues around Amador County. Bring a picnic, law chairs, and your friends and enjoy some of the best local bands covering rock, country, folk, Americana, and more. Picnicking starts as early as 4 pm. The full schedule is below.
For more information, or if you are interested in becoming a TGIF volunteer, contact the Amador Arts Council at amadorarts@gmail.com or call 209-256-8166. You can also visit www.amadorarts.org/our-events/t-g-i-f/. For more information about Terra d’Oro Winery please visit terradorowinery.com. For more information about Ideateam, please visit their website at www.ideateamband.com.
The Schedule:
May
May 27, 2022 – Terry d’Oro Winery in Plymouth; Primitivo performs
June 3, 2022 – Laughton Ranch in Jackson; Stealing the Covers performs
June 10, 2022 – Howard Park Amphitheatre in Ione; Triple Threat performs
June 17, 2022 – Gardens at Sutter Creek in Sutter Creek; Amador Sons performs
June 24, 2022 – Main Street (McGee) Park in Plymouth; Grover Anderson & The Lampoliers performs
July 1, 2022 – Cribbs Field in Sutter Creek; The Blowbacks perform
July 8, 2022 – Pine Grove Park in Pine Grove; Teal Wheels performs
July 15, 2022 – Detert Park in Jackson; On Air performs
July 22, 2022 – Mollie Joyce Park in Pioneer; Beau Rumpus performs
August 5, 2022 – Kennedy Gold Mine in Jackson; The Golden Bees perform
August 12, 2022 – Volcano Ampitheatre in Volcano; Forever Goldrush performs
August 19, 2022 – Terra d’Oro Winery in Plymouth; Ideateam performs

Country Line Dance Lessons
2022-08-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-07-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Drytown Social Club, 15950 CA-49, Drytown, CA, 95699, United States
Do you know how to electric slide? Can you do the cowboy cha cha? How about that ol’ tush push? Well if you don’t and want to learn (or just want to freshen up your moves), put your boots on and head on down to the Drytown Social Club to learn some new dance moves for the country club. Amador County Recreation Agency (ACRA) presents Country Line Dance Lessons every third Thursday of the month starting April 21st. Lessons begin at 6 pm and are $5.

The Drytown Social Club is located at 15950 CA-49 in Drytown, California. For more information, please call ACRA at 209-223-6359 or email acra@amadorgov.org. If you’re interested but can’t make the third Thursday, starting June 2nd and occurring on the first Thursday of the month, ACRA will be offering lessons at the Castle Oaks Golf Club in Ione.

Dancin' In The Street
2022-08-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-08-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-07-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-07-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Amador City, Amador City, CA, 95601, United States
Visit Amador City welcomes you to another season of Dancin’ In The Street happening on the streets of historic Amador City, California. Dancin’ in the Street features the best bands of the region delivering an eclectic mix of tunes while sections of Main Street in Amador City are shut off so you can dance right on the street. Also enjoy great food, shopping, and activities throughout the city.
The 2022 dates are Saturdays, July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd, August 6th, and August 13th. Follow Visit Amador City on Facebook and Instagram for more information about performing bands and special appearances. Also check out visitamadorcity.com for information about Visit Amador City and all the wonderful events happening in Amador City throughout the year.

Amador Arts T.G.I.F. Summer Music Series - Volcano Ampitheatre
2022-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Volcano Ampitheatre, 16121 Main Street, Volcano, CA, 95689, United States
Celebrate the beginning of the weekend this summer with free outdoor concerts for the whole family. The Amador County Arts Council celebrates their 25th year of the Thank God It’s Friday (T.G.I.F.) Summer Music Series. On August 12th, 2022 the concert series visits the Volcano Ampitheatre in Volcano for a performance by Forever Goldrush. The Volcano Ampitheatre is located at 16121 Main St in Volcano, California.
Each Friday, starting May 27th, from 6pm until 8pm, Amador Arts will present a free concert and a variety of the magnificent venues around Amador County. Bring a picnic, law chairs, and your friends and enjoy some of the best local bands covering rock, country, folk, Americana, and more. Picnicking starts as early as 4 pm. The full schedule is below.
For more information, or if you are interested in becoming a TGIF volunteer, contact the Amador Arts Council at amadorarts@gmail.com or call 209-256-8166. You can also visit www.amadorarts.org/our-events/t-g-i-f/. For more information about the Volcano Amphitheatre, please visit the Volcano Theatre Company’s website at volcanotheatre.net. For more information about Forever Goldrush, please visit their Facebook page.
The Schedule:
May
May 27, 2022 – Terry d’Oro Winery in Plymouth; Primitivo performs
June 3, 2022 – Laughton Ranch in Jackson; Stealing the Covers performs
June 10, 2022 – Howard Park Amphitheatre in Ione; Triple Threat performs
June 17, 2022 – Gardens at Sutter Creek in Sutter Creek; Amador Sons performs
June 24, 2022 – Main Street (McGee) Park in Plymouth; Grover Anderson & The Lampoliers performs
July 1, 2022 – Cribbs Field in Sutter Creek; The Blowbacks perform
July 8, 2022 – Pine Grove Park in Pine Grove; Teal Wheels performs
July 15, 2022 – Detert Park in Jackson; On Air performs
July 22, 2022 – Mollie Joyce Park in Pioneer; Beau Rumpus performs
August 5, 2022 – Kennedy Gold Mine in Jackson; The Golden Bees perform
August 12, 2022 – Volcano Amphitheatre in Volcano; Forever Goldrush performs
August 19, 2022 – Terra d’Oro Winery in Plymouth; Ideateam performs

The Mousetrap
2022-08-06 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-08-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-07-30 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-07-29 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-07-23 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-07-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Volcano Ampitheatre, 16121 Main Street, Volcano, CA, 95689, United States
Volcano Theatre Company presents Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. Here is the description of The Mousetrap as described by the Theatre Company. “After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them!” The Mousetrap is directed by Jim Estes and he is assisted by Margaret Lewis. The Mousetrap will run Fridays and Saturdays from June 24th through August 6th. The play will start at 8 pm, however, the amphitheater opens at 6:30 pm for picnicking.
The Mousetrap will be held at the Volcano Amphitheatre located at 16121 Main Street in Volcano, California. Tickets are $22 for general admission, $20 for seniors, and $16 for students under 18. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.volcanotheatre.net or call 209-419-0744. If you want to explore The Mousetrap before you go and also read some of Agatha Christie’s other plays, check out “The Mousetrap and Other Plays” on Amazon.
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Amador Football Kickoff & Fundraiser
2022-08-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Native Sons of the Golden West Amador 17 Parlor, 56 Main Street, Sutter Creek, CA, 95685, United States
Celebrate local youth athletics with the kickoff and fundraiser for the Amador High School Buffaloes Football. The Native Sons of the Golden West Amador 17 present a tri-tip BBQ and No-host bar on Saturday, August 6th, 2022 to raise funds for the Team. Tickets are $50 each and, to really support the Team, purchase a VIP Table for $1,000.
The BBQ will be held at the Native Sons parlor at 56 Main Street in Sutter Creek, California. The BBQ starts at 5 pm. For more information, please call 916-719-1282 or email amadorjrbuffalos@gmail.com. You can also check out their Facebook Events Page. Tickets can be picked up at Campbell Construction’s office at 175 Sutter Hill Road in Sutter Creek. Tickets will also be available at the door as long as it’s not sold out.

Makers Market Craft Fair
2022-08-06 08:00 - 14:00 | Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort, 12222 New York Ranch Rd, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
Over 30 California-based vendors will be offering Artisan-made goods on Saturday, August 6th, 2022 from 8 am to 2 pm at the Jackson Rancheria Casino. Exhibitors include The Ranking Home, Emma + Eloise, Made in Amador Floral, Emily Newton Creates, and Bath Magic. There will also be vendors offering tasty food and beverage options.

The Markers Market Craft Fair will be located in Lot 6, the lower parking lot of the Rancheria on Dalton Road. Follow the signs of Dalton Road for directions as you’re coming in. The Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort is located at 12222 New York Ranch Road in Jackson, California.

Amador Arts T.G.I.F. Summer Music Series - Kennedy Gold Mine
2022-08-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Kennedy Gold Mine, 12594 Kennedy Mine Road, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
Celebrate the beginning of the weekend this summer with free outdoor concerts for the whole family. The Amador County Arts Council celebrates their 25th year of the Thank God It’s Friday (T.G.I.F.) Summer Music Series. On August 5th, 2022 the concert series visits Kennedy Gold Mine for a performance by The Golden Bees. The Kennedy Gold Mine is located at 12594 Kennedy Mine Rd. in Jackson, California.
Each Friday, starting May 27th, from 6pm until 8pm, Amador Arts will present a free concert and a variety of the magnificent venues around Amador County. Bring a picnic, law chairs, and your friends and enjoy some of the best local bands covering rock, country, folk, Americana, and more. Picnicking starts as early as 4 pm. The full schedule is below.
For more information, or if you are interested in becoming a TGIF volunteer, contact the Amador Arts Council at amadorarts@gmail.com or call 209-256-8166. You can also visit www.amadorarts.org/our-events/t-g-i-f/. For more information about the Kennedy Gold Mine, please visit their website at www.kennedygoldmine.com.
The Schedule:
May 27, 2022 – Terry d’Oro Winery in Plymouth; Primitivo performs
June 3, 2022 – Laughton Ranch in Jackson; Stealing the Covers performs
June 10, 2022 – Howard Park Amphitheatre in Ione; Triple Threat performs
June 17, 2022 – Gardens at Sutter Creek in Sutter Creek; Amador Sons performs
June 24, 2022 – Main Street (McGee) Park in Plymouth; Grover Anderson & The Lampoliers performs
July 1, 2022 – Cribbs Field in Sutter Creek; The Blowbacks perform
July 8, 2022 – Pine Grove Park in Pine Grove; Teal Wheels performs
July 15, 2022 – Detert Park in Jackson; On Air performs
July 22, 2022 – Mollie Joyce Park in Pioneer; Beau Rumpus performs
August 5, 2022 – Kennedy Gold Mine in Jackson; The Golden Bees perform
August 12, 2022 – Volcano Amphitheatre in Volcano; Forever Goldrush performs
August 19, 2022 – Terra d’Oro Winery in Plymouth; Ideateam performs

Country Line Dance Lessons
2022-08-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Castle Oaks Golf Course, 1000 Castle Oaks Drive, Ione, CA, 95640, United States
The Amador County Recreation Agency (ACRA) offers a second opportunity for you to learn the moves that make everyone take notice at every country club, concert, and hoe down this summer. Starting June 2nd and continuing every first Thursday of the month, ACRA presents Country Line Dance Lessons at the Castle Oaks Golf Club in Ione. Lessons begin at 6 pm and are $5.
The Castle Oaks Golf Club is located at 1000 Castle Oaks Drive in Ione, California. For more information, please call ACRA at 209-223-6359 or email acra@amadorgov.org. If you’re interested but can’t make the first Thursday, ACRA is offering additional lessons every third Thursday of the month, ACRA will be offering lessons at the Drytown Social Club in Drytown. For that event page, click here.

Trivia Night at Hotel Sutter
2022-08-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Hotel Sutter, 53 Main Street, Sutter Creek, CA, 95685, United States
The Amador County Recreation Agency (ACRA) presents one of its two, fun and competitive trivia nights at Hotel Sutter in Sutter Creek every first Monday of the month. Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test? Gather up your team of 2-8 people and get ready to answer some trivia! The questions will cover four different categories, so everyone on your team should be able to contribute. At the end of the night, you’ll get to see how your team stacks up against the others. Who will be crowned the smartest in Amador? There is an $20 entry fee per team. Come join the community fun for the trivia, raffles, and great prizes. Appetizers and drink specials are also available.
ACRA Trivia Night will be on the first Monday of every month and begin April 4th, 2022. Future dates include May 5th, June 2nd, July 7th, and August 4th. Sign-ups for Trivia Night start at 5:30 pm and the trivia begins at 6. Hotel Sutter is located at 53 Main Street in Sutter Creek, California.
For more information, please contact Justin at 209-223-6349 or by email at jhoward@amadorgov.org. You can check out ACRA’s website at www.goacra.org.
If you cannot make Monday evenings, ACRA offers another trivia night at BG’s Lounge in Jackson. Check out our listing for that by clicking here.

Amador County Fair
2022-07-31 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-07-30 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-07-29 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-07-28 00:00 - 23:59 | Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood Street, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
Get ready for another wonderful year of entertainment, exhibits, animals, and great food at the Amador County Fair. The 2022 fair, aptly titled “Around the World in Four Days,” will happen between Thursday, July 28th and Sunday, July 31st. Tickets for the fair are $12 for adults ages 13 and older, $7 for juniors ages 7 to 12, and $9 for seniors (60 & Over). Tickets can be purchased at the fairs ticket website or at the gate.
The fair will feature a number of ticketed entertainment and cultural events including the 2022 Hot Rod Truck Pulls on July 29th, a CCPRA Rodeo on July 30th, and the always popular Destruction Derby on July, 31st. Also at the fair will be a wine tasting event and the kid favorite carnival wrist band. For more information about each and to purchase tickets, click here.
Of course, the fair will also have all the competitions you’ve come to love including creative arts, fine arts, photography, and horticulture. There will also be animal displays from 4-H, FFA, and open divisions. Amador County Fair also features both a Miss Amador competition and a rodeo queen competition. And if you have any little wranglers in the family, you’ll want to make sure they enter the Mutton Bustin’ Competition. For more information and entry forms, please visit the Fair’s exhibitor info page at https://amadorcountyfair.com/2022-exhibitor-entry-info.
The fair will happen at the Amador County Fairgrounds at 18621 Sherwood Street in Plymouth, California. You can learn more about all the happenings for the Fairgrounds by visiting the Fair’s website. You can also reach the Fair by calling 209-245-6921 or by emailing havefun@amadorcountyfair.com.

Trivia Night at BG's Louge
2022-07-28 17:30 - 19:30 | BG’s Lounge, 31 CA-88, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
The Amador County Recreation Agency (ACRA) presents one of its two, fun and competitive trivia nights at BG’s Lounge in Jackson every fourth Thursday of the month. ACRA Trivia Night asks a series of 20 questions in four different categories. Your team of 2 to 8 people discuss and write down your answer. After, score sheets are exchanged with other teams and you get to see which team is the smartest in Amador. $20 entry fee per team. Come for the trivia, raffles, and great prizes. Appetizers and drink specials are also available.
ACRA Trivia Night will be on the fourth Thursday of every month and begin April 28th, 2022. Future dates include May 26th, June 23rd, July 28th, and August 25th. Sign-ups for Trivia Night start at 5:30 pm and the trivia begins at 6. BG’s Lounge is located at 31 North State Highway 49-88 in Jackson, California. Located right next to Mel’s Diner.
For more information, please contact Michelle at 209-223-6349 or by email at mdondero@amadorgov.org. You can check out ACRA’s website at www.goacra.org.
If you cannot make Thursday nights, ACRA offers another trivia night at Hotel Sutter in Sutter Creek. Check out our listing for that by clicking here.

The Outsider
2022-07-23 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-07-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Kennedy Goldmine Amphitheatre, 1127 N. Main St., Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
Come celebrate summer with the Main Street Theatre Works Summer Season. The first production of the Season will be The Outsider by Paul Slade Smith and directed by Julie Anchor. From the website:
The Outsider, about the wacky side of politics, which is pretty much every side, especially if you’re an “outsider.” Ned Newley is an extremely competent behind-the-scenes Lieutenant Governor, who is suddenly thrust into the national spotlight when the Governor and his staff are ousted for “bad behavior.” Now Ned and his Chief of Staff, Dave, who has no staff at all, have to figure out how to keep Ned from having a panic attack every time he’s in public. So Dave has swung into action and recruited a skilled pollster and a savvy “fix it man.” He’s also hired a temporary secretary, Louise Peakes, who is cheerful and confident, but can’t get names straight or know how to operate a telephone system, which is why she’s more temp than most temps. And when Louise photo-bombs Ned’s television interview, introducing herself as Assistant Governor, the race is on, and politics was never so funny.
The Outsider will run Fridays and Saturdays from June 24th through July 23rd, 2022. Gates open at 6:30 pm and the show begins at 8:00 pm. Tickets for the show are $20, Seniors 65+ are $17.50, and youth, 18 & under, are $12.00. The Outsiders will be held at the Kennedy Gold Mine Amphitheatre located at 1127 North Main Street in Jackson, California. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.mstw.org.

Amador Arts T.G.I.F. Summer Music Series - Mollie Joyce Park
2022-07-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Mollie Joyce Park, 23922 Woodfern Drive, Pioneer, CA, 95666, United States
Celebrate the beginning of the weekend this summer with free outdoor concerts for the whole family. The Amador County Arts Council celebrates their 25th year of the Thank God It’s Friday (T.G.I.F.) Summer Music Series. On July 22nd, 2022 the concert series visits Mollie Joyce Park for a performance by Beau Rumpus. Mollie Joyce Park is located at 23922 Woodfern Drive in Pioneer, California.

Each Friday, starting May 27th, from 6pm until 8pm, Amador Arts will present a free concert and a variety of the magnificent venues around Amador County. Bring a picnic, law chairs, and your friends and enjoy some of the best local bands covering rock, country, folk, Americana, and more. Picnicking starts as early as 4 pm. The full schedule is below.

For more information, or if you are interested in becoming a TGIF volunteer, contact the Amador Arts Council at amadorarts@gmail.com or call 209-256-8166. You can also visit www.amadorarts.org/our-events/t-g-i-f/. For more information about Beau Rumpus, please visit his Facebook page.

The Schedule:

May 27, 2022 – Terry d’Oro Winery in Plymouth; Primitivo performs

June 3, 2022 – Laughton Ranch in Jackson; Stealing the Covers performs

June 10, 2022 – Howard Park Amphitheatre in Ione; Triple Threat performs

June 17, 2022 – Gardens at Sutter Creek in Sutter Creek; Amador Sons performs

June 24, 2022 – Main Street (McGee) Park in Plymouth; Grover Anderson & The Lampoliers performs

July 1, 2022 – Cribbs Field in Sutter Creek; The Blowbacks perform

July 8, 2022 – Pine Grove Park in Pine Grove; Teal Wheels performs

July 15, 2022 – Detert Park in Jackson; On Air performs

July 22, 2022 – Mollie Joyce Park in Pioneer; Beau Rumpus performs

August 5, 2022 – Kennedy Gold Mine in Jackson; The Golden Bees perform

August 12, 2022 – Volcano Amphitheatre in Volcano; Forever Goldrush performs

August 19, 2022 – Terra d’Oro Winery in Plymouth; Ideateam performs
