This Week's Highlights

Graduation Cakes and Cookies from Freedom Bakery

Are you gearing up for 2025 graduations? Freedom Bakery offers beautifully decorated cakes and cookies perfect for your celebrations.

We make everything in our Watsonville bakery and you can pick up your order at our Monterey Boutique at 305 Webster Street open 6 days a week, Tue-Sun, 10am-1pm. Learn more.

Sketching in the Galleries

 
5/24/25
 
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Explore your creative side at MMA's new event, Sketching in the Galleries! Immerse yourself in our current exhibitions and learn about the art on display. Materials provided.

DJ Colette at Compact Disco

 
5/23/25
 
 
Compact Disco

Compact Disco presents DJ Colette on Friday, May 23. Ages 21+ only.

A founding member of the pioneering DJ collective Superjane, Colette is an international DJ, singer, songwriter, and a landmark figure of American dance music.

Author Alka Joshi Speaks at Monterey Public Library

 
5/29/25
 
$25
 
Monterey Public Library

Monterey Public Library Friends & Foundation hosts Alka Joshi , author of The Henna Artist , on Thursday, May 29, 6pm-8pm in the Community Room of Monterey Public Library.

Tonight, Joshi will discuss her much-anticipated new novel, Six Days in Bombay, and share insights into her writing process. Tickets are $25 - registration required .

Casey Frazier at Melville Tavern

 
5/27/25
 
 
Melville Tavern

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature singer-songwriter Casey Frazier . Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended. No cover.

Monterey County Pops! Free Memorial Day Concert 2025

 
5/26/25
 
free
 
Colton Hall Lawn

Enjoy a free Memorial Day Concert for all ages on the lawn in front of Colton Hall and Monterey City Hall on Monday, May 26. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic snacks!

At 12:45pm, Heartstrings will start the show. At 1:15pm, the Soquel High School Jazz Singers will perform. At 2pm, the full 40-piece Monterey County Pops! orchestra , conducted and hosted by Dr. Carl Christensen, will play a selection of popular and patriotic music.

Order Takeout at Montrio & Support Monterey Firefighters Foundation, May & June 2025

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal - has designated the Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for May and June 2025.

When you order takeout food from Montrio , 10% of your order will automatically be donated to support MFCF's community events and public education efforts. (Offer doesn't apply to delivery orders.)

May 2025 Specials at Spa on the Plaza

Spa on the Plaza, located at 201 Alvarado Street, is offering Mother's Day specials, May 1-31, including a Tropical Bliss Massage (80 min., $185) and a Mom's Tropical Escape (2 hours, $320). To learn more and make an appointment, phone 831-647-9000.

RJ DeMarco at Albatross Ridge

 
5/30/25
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter RJ DeMarco . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Intermediate Free Motion Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber

 
5/31/25
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents an Intermediate Free Motion Stitching Workshop taught by Lyn Sandberg on Saturday, May 31, 12:30pm-5pm. Fee is $85 - register on Slowfiber's website .

Free Motion Collage using a sewing machine combines raw edge applique, design, and free motion quilting. By layering backing, batting and applique-able shapes and sewing it together all at the same time, you achieve "quilt status."

Glenn Bell at Puma Road

 
5/25/25
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents musician Glenn Bell . In recent years, he has performed as a member of the bands Sensory Tribe, The BASSment, and Yeobo.

Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

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