Volcano Theatre Company is pleased to present Marsha Norman’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning “Night Mother,” in the Cobblestone Theatre, through May 19. Performances are every Friday and Saturday night with doors opening at 7:30 p.m., and curtain at 8 p.m. This is a one-act play lasting roughly ninety minutes with no intermission. Refreshment and time for discussion will be after the show. Tickets cost $16 each — seniors 62 and over $14 each. The Cobblestone Theatre is located on Main Street in Volcano. To purchase tickets online, visit www.volcanotheatre.org or for more information, visit the Volcano Theatre Company Box Office, located at Hein & Co. Books, 204 Main Street, Jackson. Cobblestone Theatre seating is limited to fifty. Arrive early for best seating.

The Sutter Amador Hospital Auxiliary & the Amador County Concert Band present a musical program for Memorial Day at 3 p.m. at the Community Church of Pine Grove, 14045 Ponderosa Way, just off Ridge Road, in Pine Grove. Tickets are $10 per adult, children 12 and under are free, and are available for purchase at the Sutter Amador Hospital Auxiliary Information Desk, SAH Gift Shop, Sutter Amador Auxiliary Thrift Shop or at Mother Lode Music, in Jackson.

Wine lovers are invited to enjoy A Divine Affair, a wine-tasting event, from 6 to 9 p.m., in the Grand Oak Ballroom and on the Garden Terrace at the Jackson Rancheria Hotel. The event features dozens of Northern California wineries, plus food and entertainment. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door, and are available online at jacksoncasino.com or at the Dreamcatcher’s Club, in the casino. The day of the event tickets are $35 and must be purchased at the Dreamcatcher’s Club (no tickets available online or by phone on May 25). Must be 21 to attend. Tickets include a complimentary wine glass and tray, wine tasting, food and entertainment. Wine purchases may be ordered, but must be shipped by or picked up at the winery. Live entertainment will include a smooth, unplugged show by the Rhythm Vandals and acoustic melodies by Manny Sousa. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Amador County Recreation Agency and the Jackson Rancheria Parks and Fields Restoration Fund. Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort is located at 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. For more information, call 800-822-WINN (9466) or visit jacksoncasino.com.

Join Amador Spanish students and music lovers at an evening concert by Puerto Rican singer and guitarist Fernando Ferrer. A main influence in his music was the Nueva Trova (new ballad) Cuban music genre which has a great many fans. Carpool is available to the outdoor concert area at Miller Art Complex, 2700 Front Street, in Sacramento, the new home of La Raza Galeria Posada which is sponsoring this event. Cost is $15, which will cover the cost of the ticket and gas. Children are welcome to attend. To reserve a space, call Nora Coryell. 

Join military veterans and friends in the Mother Lode for a unique event honoring the memory of Marine Lance Corporal Gavin Brummund of Arnold, who was killed in action in 2010. Benefiting the Palo Alto Fisher House, the event will take place at Mark Twain Hall at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds at Frogtown. The 6 p.m. no-host bar and 7 p.m. dinner will be followed by raffle, auctions and a moving program. Tickets are available for $20 each and are pre-sale only. The price includes a pork loin dinner served by Mountain Ranch locals, Doug and Loree Joses, a raffle for a $500 cash door prize and a fun-filled evening. There will be additional raffle opportunities plus silent and live auctions. Tickets are available at several businesses or from individuals around Calaveras County. For more information, call 754-3088 or 754-4555.

Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort presents Herman’s Hermits, starring Peter Noone, in the Grand Oak Ballroom. The show starts at 7 p.m. in the Grand Oak Ballroom. Tickets are $40 general admission, available online at jacksoncasino.com or at the Main Street Cage in the casino. Dreamcatcher’s Club members can get $20 discounted tickets at the Cage. Must be 21 or older to purchase tickets and attend the show. Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort is located at 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. For more information, call 800-822-WINN (9466) or visit jacksoncasino.com.

The Mother Lode Rose Society presents a Wine Tasting Extraordinaire, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Amador Flower Farm, 22001 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth. Enjoy a variety of fine wines from more than 15 wineries in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, a chicken and tri-tip barbecue dinner catered by InCahoots, live music by singer Steve Johnson and a fabulous shopping spree at the silent auction display of wines, wood craft, art, irresistible baskets and much more. Tickets are $25 per person and available by calling (530) 620-2200, 296-8936, or 295-4680. Tickets are also being sold at the Amador Flower Farm, The Clothes Mine, 49er RV Park, Play it Again Sports and Ridge Road Garden Center.

The second annual Barbera Festival will host more than 80 wineries at Cooper Ranch, in Plymouth, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music will be provided by Bay Area band, Brothers Comatose, and 10 of the region’s top restaurants and chefs will offer a variety of gourmet dishes. Cooper Ranch is located at 21365 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth. Tickets are $40 per person in advance, and includes admittance, wine tasting, commemorative wine glass and free on-site parking. Food is sold separately. Attendees must be 21 years or older and show valid ID as proof of age upon entering the festival. This is a non-smoking event and can accommodate service pets only at this time. There is also a special Designated Drive ticket for $20 per person in advance, which includes event admittance and free non-alcoholic beverages. For more information about the event, a list of participating wineries, map and directions, along with local lodging and tasting tips, visit BarberaFestival.com.

Main Street Theatre Works presents “The Taming of the Shrew” — Jersey style. The show opens at the Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre June 22 and runs Friday and Saturday nights, thru July 21. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for picnics, and the show starts at 8 p.m. Patrons are encouraged to come early with their picnics, chairs and jackets. The Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre is located on North Main Street, in Jackson, next to the Country Squire Motel. Ticket prices are $17.50 for adults, $12 for students and children ages 18 and under, and $49 for a Family Pack (2 adults/2 students). Tickets are available at the gate, at Hein & Company, in downtown Jackson, or online, at www.mstw.org.