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Bishop Twin Theatre Summer Matinees
2026-07-07 11:00 - 2026-07-09 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bishop Twin Theatre, 237 N. Main Street, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
The Bishop Twin Theatre will have Summer Matinees for movie lovers of all ages. Beginning June 23rd and running through July 23rd. Tuesdays thru Thursdays at 11:00 am. All seats $3.00 each

Farm to Table Market
2026-07-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Bishop United Methodist Church, 205 N. Fowler Street, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Something fresh is taking root in Bishop!
Farm to Table Market will pop up at the United Methodist Church grounds—brought to you in partnership with Eastern Sierra Farm Fresh!
This isn’t just a market—it’s a celebration of local food, community care, and seasonal abundance. Expect fresh fruits and veggies, backyard garden goods, handmade treats, local makers, and live music to set the vibe.
Plus, don’t miss the Live Culinary Experience with chef Kristine Kidd—featuring demos, tastings, and recipes using what’s fresh and in season.
From gleaned apples to garden zucchini, this market is a place where food becomes nourishment, connection, and opportunity. Everyone is welcome—and everyone is fed.
Thursdays
4:00–7:00 PM
Bishop United Methodist Church
Come grow with us!
Visit esfarmfresh.org for more info or to sign up to volunteer.
Email: esffbishopinfo@gmail.com
Call or text: 760-383-0052
Want to get involved? We’re looking for volunteers to help with setup, market support, gleaning, outreach, and more.
Head to esfarmfresh.org to explore current opportunities and sign up!

Let’s Celebrate at the Bishop Community Garden!
2026-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Community Garden, Bishop, California, 93514
Dear Chamber Members and Community Supporters:
Everyone is invited to celebrate at the Bishop Community Garden this Thursday evening. Hope to see you there!

Ghost Walk Nights at Bodie State Historic Park
2026-07-11 18:00 - 22:00 | Bodie State Historic Park, CA-270, Bridgeport, California, 93517
Join Bodie Foundation for a ghostly night of fun after hours. Special tours of the cemetery, town and stamp mill.
https://www.bodiefoundation.org/bodie-ghost-walks/

Mammoth U.S. 395 Wildlife Crossing Update
2026-07-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Mammoth Brewing Company, 18 Lake Mary Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546, United States

Wilkerson Community Meeting
2026-07-15 18:30 | Sierra Grande Water Yard, 2417 Sierra Ladera, Bishop, California, 93514

Creative Portrait Workshop with Owens Valley Arts
2026-07-17 | Independence Legion Hall, 201 South Edwards Street, Independence, California, 93526

Eastern Sierra Book Festival
2026-07-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Hayden Cabin, 5489 Sherwin Creek Rd., Mammoth Lakes, California, 93546
The Eastern Sierra Book Festival will be held Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mammoth Museum at the Hayden Cabin. It’s free! Lots of new and used books for sale, meet the many authors who will be presenting their books, speakers all day under the big tent, all alongside the beautiful Mammoth Creek. A one-day celebration of reading, writing, and publishing. Join us! More information at easternsierrrabookfestival.com

Mammoth Lakes Open Air Arts and Crafts Fair
2026-07-24 10:00 - 2026-07-26 17:00 | Kittredge Sports, 3218 Main St, Mammoth Lakes, California, 93546
Mammoth Lakes Open Air Arts & Crafts Fair
Meet premier Western artisans against the majestic backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Mammoth Lakes, Calif. — The 52nd annual Mammoth Lakes Open Air Arts & Crafts Fair returns from July 24–26, 2026, transforming the Kittredge Sports grounds into a vibrant, free community showcase of artisan talent. The event features premier Western artists alongside Eastern Sierra creators, set against the Sierra Nevada, with live performances by local favorites Sandy and the High Country. This year’s featured artists include:
Ehi Obinyan (Painting) is an energetic and free-spirited artist who has developed mastery for the combined use of watercolor and gouache medium he calls “WaterCombo.” He is a product of the Art School of Painting & General Arts at the famous Federal Polytechnic college in Nigeria where he graduated with distinctions. Saddled with an infectious enthusiasm for life, Ehi is eclectic in his chosen theme and distinct in style. Passion and zeal rule his brushes as he works with gouache, acrylic and oil medium. Many of his works draw their inspiration from a reservoir of deep spiritual influences that stretch from the ancient Kingdom of Benin through to the modern tech world.
Nora Akino (printmaking) was born in Japan to a family of artists. “I have been creating art from a young age and studied drawing and painting in college,” she says. “My work arises from a feeling I often have when encountering a vista of exceptional beauty – a longing to touch what is far away and mysterious, that is perhaps universal.” Nora’s prints are almost always created in a single pass through the press, so the inks are all applied to the plate at once before transferring to paper. The images are created with brayers, palette knives, paintbrushes and rags using viscosity technique, in which inks of varying viscosities (thick and thin) resist each other on the plate.
Aston Myer Photography is the spousal duo of Tim Aston and Dori Myer. Their photography focuses on the endlessly diverse locales of California, tracking seasonal cycles and exploring backwoods gems. They have lived and traveled up and down the state, currently residing in Mammoth Lakes, a prime location for accessing some of the most celebrated views on the planet. The couple’s goal is to share a unique vision of their beloved home state and also remind locals of the grandeur that is so near at hand to promote conservation and appreciation. As a science educator and a local history preservationist, they seek to understand and share the intricate details of our country’s most prized landscapes and natural phenomena.
Cathy Enright’s (jewelry) passion for creating jewelry started with a love of semi precious gemstones, and evolved into a passion for creating contemporary style jewelry using sterling silver, copper, and gold. The abundant natural beauty of her surroundings in California’s Eastern Sierra inspires Cathy’s work. Short walks near her Mammoth Lakes’ home studio and long hikes in the mountains supply her with plentiful ideas for pieces that strive to reflect nature’s beauty and forms. “What surprised me about embarking on this venture is how much joy I get from people buying my jewelry,” says Cathy. “I feel so honored to be a part of the story of a piece of jewelry that is given as a gift, or bought as a gift to yourself…to make you feel good. Because jewelry and gemstones do just that…they make you feel good!”
Event at a Glance:
What: Mammoth Lakes Open Air Arts & Crafts Fair
When: Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
Where: Kittredge Sports grounds (Corner of Highway 203/Main Street & Forest Trail, Mammoth Lakes, CA)
Admission: Free
Highlights: Original photography, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, woodwork, and live music by Sandy and the High Country (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM daily)
More Info: contact Kittredge Sports at (760) 934-7566 or Pacific Fine Arts Festivals at (209) 267-4394 or visit https://www.pacificfinearts.com/. You can also see more information on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
