OAKHURST—Spring has sprung. Or has it? A little more snowfall is always possible even into May. Let’s enjoy whatever we get because we need it all–sunshine, rain, snow, sunshine all over again. If you are a regular reader of this column, you will notice a little something different this week. One-off events and those happening on a limited basis are listed first, followed by a second list of events that occur regularly, either daily or weekly for a number of weeks. This week’s spring/summer season kicks off in a big way with the seasonal opening of both The Forks and Miller’s Landing. Not only that, but our own Golden Chain Theatre offers the world premiere of the award-winning Cafe Mocha Murders. And there’s even more! The Pines Resort and South Gate Brewery team up for the Brewmaster’s Dinner.
THURSDAY, MARCH 24
Yoga in the Vines
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Toca Madera Winery
36140 Avenue 9, Madera, CA 93636 – Phone: (559) 474-8286
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Brewmaster’s Dinner at Ducey’s on the Lake
6:30 pm – 9:00, doors open at 6pm
The Pines Resort
39255 Marina Drive, Bass Lake, CA 93604 – Phone: (559) 692-8857
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FRIDAY, MARCH 25
WORLD PREMIERE
GCT Presents The Café Mocha Murders
Friday & Saturday 7:00pm, Sunday 2:00 pm
Golden Chain Theatre
42130 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644 – Phone: (559) 683-7112
Occurs: Every day until March 27, 2022
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Night at the Theatre
Reception: 5:30 pm at MCAC, Performance: 7:00 pm at MSHS
Madera County Arts Council
424 N Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637 – Phone: (559) 661-7005
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Opening Season at Miller’s Landing, Bass Lake!
Friday, Mar 25, 2022
Miller’s Landing Resort
37976 Road 222, Bass Lake, CA 93669 – Phone: (559) 642-3633
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The Forks Resort Season Opening at Bass Lake!
Friday, Mar 25, 2022
The Forks Resort
39150 Road 222, Bass Lake, CA 93604 – Phone: (559) 642-3737
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Wine, Paella, & Jazz!
7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Toca Madera Winery
36140 Avenue 9, Madera, CA 93636 – Phone: (559) 474-8286
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SATURDAY, MARCH 26
March Madness Pop ‘N’ Shop
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Coarsegold Historic Village
35300 Highway 41, Coarsegold, CA 93614
Occurs: Every day until March 27, 2022
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Back Health Through Yoga
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Metta Yosemite – Gifts – Meditation – Yoga
40359 Highway 41, Suite 1, Oakhurst, CA 93644 – Phone: (559) 683-9200
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Central Valley Sip & Shop
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
San Joaquin Winery
21801 Avenue 16, Madera, CA 93637 – Phone: (559) 673-0066
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2022 Fossils & Fine Wine
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Fossil Discovery Center
19450 Avenue 21 1/2, Chowchilla, CA 93610 – (559) 665-7101
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Sushi & Sake Pairing
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Yosemite Wine Tails
40409 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644 – Phone: (559) 641-6400
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Live from the Meadows Concert Series featuring The Rough & Tumble
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm, doors open at 6:00 pm
Sierra Meadows
46513 Opah Drive, Ahwahnee, CA 93601 – Phone: (833) 966-1999
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Live Music Saturday Night with 82 Deluxe
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Snowline Saloon
42155 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644 – Phone: (559) 683-2364
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Soroptimist Online Easter Basket Auction
Online
49777 High School Road, Oakhurst, CA 93644 –
Occurs: Every day until April 09, 2022
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SUNDAY, MARCH 27
Tesoro Viejo Farmer’s Market
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Tesoro Viejo Welcome Center
4150 Town Center Blvd., Madera, CA 93636
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Live Music Sundays with Scott Patrick
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Toca Madera Winery
36140 Avenue 9, Madera, CA 93636 – Phone: (559) 474-8286
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RECURRING DAILY, WEEKLY OR ON A REGULAR BASIS
Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen presents Sunday Brunch
10:00 am – Noon & Noon – 2:00 pm
Idle Hour Winery
41139 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644 = Phone: (559) 760-9090
Occurs: Every week on Sunday until December 25, 2022
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Yosemite Renaissance 37 ~ Art Exhibit
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Yosemite Gateway Art Center
40982 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644 – Phone: (559) 683-5551
Occurs: Every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday until May 29, 2022
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Yosemite Sierra Artists presents “Visions Of Self” Juried Art Show
All day
On-line Event
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Occurs: Every day until March 31, 2022
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Meditation & Yoga Classes – Sunday through Friday
Vary – See Schedule
Metta Yosemite – Gifts – Meditation – Yoga
40359 Highway 41, Suite 1, Oakhurst, CA 93644 – Phone: (559) 683-9200
Occurs: Every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday until March 31, 2022
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Custom Art Classes with the Yosemite Conservancy
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Advanced Reservations Required
Yosemite Valley – Happy Isles Art & Nature Center
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389 – Phone: (415) 434-1782
Occurs: Every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until October 31, 2022
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In the Field – Creative Smartphone Photography
Monday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Thursday & Saturday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Ansel Adams Gallery – Yosemite National Park
9031 Village Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389 – Phone: (209) 372-4413
Occurs: Every week on Monday, Thursday, Saturday until May 30, 2022
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In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams
Monday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Wednesday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ansel Adams Gallery – Yosemite National Park
9031 Village Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389 – Phone: (209) 372-4413
Occurs: Every week on Monday, Wednesday until May 30, 2022
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Monday & Wednesday Morning Chair Yoga
10:30 am – 11:20 am
Sierra Senior Center
49111 Cinder Lane, Oakhurst, CA 93644 – Phone: (559) 642-4448
Occurs: Every week on Monday, Wednesday until August 31, 2022
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Kids Art Classes
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Oakhurst Community Center
39800 Road 425B, Oakhurst, CA 93644 – Phone: (559) 642-2030
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday until August 23, 2022
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My Culture | My Heritage ~ Art Exhibit
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Madera County Arts Council & Circle Gallery
424 N. Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637 – Phone: (559) 661-7005
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday until March 31, 2022
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Thursday Yoga at Noon with Lisa
Noon
Queen’s Inn by the River
41139 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644 – Phone: (858) 337-8353
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 29, 2022
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Cellar Bar Smashburger Thursdays
5:30 pm – Close
The Elderberry House Restaurant & Chateau du Sureau
48688 Victoria Lane, Oakhurst, CA 93644 – Phone: (559) 683-6800
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 29, 2022
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Friday Morning Yoga
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Oakhurst Community Center
39800 Road 425B, Oakhurst, CA 93644 – Phone: (559) 642-4448
Occurs: Every week on Friday until August 26, 2022
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Thanks to Visit Yosemite|Madera County for the event information and the photos. You’re the best.
See VYMC at 40343 Highway 41, Oakhurst, for the latest in Yosemite and local information. If they don’t know it, it isn’t happening. Phone 559/683-4636 or email info@yosemitethisyear.com.
