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Old Monterey is the thriving downtown district of Monterey, CA. Home to nearly 400 shops, restaurants, and service providers and a bustling farmers' market, it's a hub of community life. Tourists from around the world come for its seaside charm and historical attractions. Old Monterey is a frequent host to conventions and meetings of all sizes. It's also a great place to locate a business.

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This Week's Highlights

Youth Arts Collective: LiveART 2018

 
4/21/18
 
 
Youth Arts Collective

Youth Arts Collective presents our 7th Annual LiveART, 5pm-10pm. Tonight, 30+ artists from the community sit side by side creating original art which goes up on the LiveART Laundry Line for sale that night. Simultaneously, a large sketch circle with 15+ artists surround and draw 5-minute portraits of people, all while listening to seven live bands playing back to back. Come join us!

Language Capital of the World Cultural Festival 2018

 
4/21/18
 
free
 
Custom House Plaza

Join us in celebrating the Language Capital of the World Cultural Festival in Custom House Plaza, where we'll celebrate the rich international culture of Monterey with music and dance performances, language mini-lessons, ethnic crafts, unique cultural activities, and international food.

Old Capitol Books: The History and Practice of Experimental Poetics

 
4/21/18
 
free
 
Old Capitol Books

Old Capitol Books presents The History and Practice of Experimental Poetics with Lucas Bailor in celebration of National Poetry Month. This free lecture will discuss experimental poetry’s history and the various ways it's interpreted in contemporary writing.

MIIS Panel Discussion: Bottom Up Research on Environmental Justice

 
4/23/18
 
free
 
MIIS, McGowan Building

MIIS presents a free panel discussion with Oakland and San Francisco Bay Area community activists entitled Bottom Up Research on Environmental Justice. Margaret Gordon and environmental justice advocates from the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area will discuss how they build community empowerment and help local residents achieve their own vision for healthy neighborhoods.

Brews for Books at Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill

 
4/25/18
 
 
Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

Come out and celebrate Brews for Books at Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill! On the last Wednesday of every month, show your server your Monterey library card or a Brews for Books bookmark (available at the library), and we'll donate 10% of your check to the Monterey Public Library.

Fleet Feet Pub Run with HOKA

 
4/26/18
 
free
 
Fleet Feet Sports Monterey

Fleet Feet Sports in Monterey is working with HOKA this month to host a fun run on Thursday, April 26, 6pm-9pm. Come by the shop in the evening to talk with us about shoes (including why HOKA has...