This Week's Highlights

Help Cooper-Molera Adobe Replace the Roof

Let's raise the roof! The National Trust for Historic Preservation is conducting a significant restoration project at Cooper-Molera Adobe, and it's now doing additional fundraising to replace the Cooper Adobe and Diaz Adobe roofs. We, the public, can help!

All donations of any amount are welcome. Simply visit the donation page , click the "Donate" button, enter a dollar amount, and be sure to specify "ROOF" at Checkout. Learn more here.

Ryan Sesma at Albatross Ridge

 
3/28/25
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents musician Ryan Sesma . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

DJ Geo Stasi and Friends at Compact Disco

 
3/28/25
 
 
Compact Disco

Compact Disco features DJ Geo Stasi and Friends on Friday, March 28. Ages 21+ only.

A member of Funk Lab Productions in the late 90s, Geo Stasi draws inspiration from such diverse genres as Funk, Disco, R&B, Soul, Freestyle, and Hip Hop.

Songbird Meadow at Puma Road

 
3/29/25
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents the musical duo Songbird Meadow . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Kids Hero Run 2025 at Custom House Plaza

 
3/30/25
 
Free
 
Custom House Plaza

Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation invites families to join local firefighters for a free Kids' Hero Run on Sunday March 30, 10am-2pm, at Custom House Plaza.

Kids ages 2-17 can come dressed as their favorite superhero and run through a series of inflatable obstacle courses. Come out and have a great time with the whole family!

Monterey Museum of Art's Block Party 2025

 
4/5/25
 
Free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Get ready for the Monterey Museum of Art's 3rd Annual Block Party! This vibrant arts festival, free and open to all , transforms downtown Monterey into a bustling hub of art and creativity.

Discover local artisans and makers showcasing their unique crafts alongside dazzling performances and a variety of delicious food and drink options. Participate in an interactive community art project for all ages with Resident Artist Hanif Panni and enjoy free admission to our latest exhibitions.

Color Analysis Workshop at Franklin Street Collaborative

 
4/7/25
 
$45
 
Franklin Street Collaborative

Join Timea Schafferova of Styled by TIMI for a special color analysis workshop on Monday, April 7, 11:30am-1:30pm at Franklin Street Collaborative. Fee is $45 - register here .

Why do some colors you wear make you glow while others don’t feel quite right? Timea will demystify color analysis and teach us how to find the perfect hues for every season.

All About Breakthrough Men's Community: A Free Workshop

 
4/1/25
 
free
 
Breakthrough Men's Community

Breakthrough Men's Community presents a free one-hour session designed to introduce men to the core principles and transformative impact of the organization's full workshops.

These welcoming, no-commitment introductory sessions take place on the first Tuesday of each month, 5pm-6pm, led by Executive Director Arnold Westphal.

Peter Barnes Martin at Albatross Ridge

 
4/5/25
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents guitarist and songwriter Peter Barnes Martin . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

Organic Skin Care Workshop at Alma del Mar

 
4/12/25
 
$35
 
Alma del Mar

Alma del Mar presents an Organic Skin Care Workshop taught by Dionne on Saturday, April 12, 1pm-3pm.Together, we'll be exploring the magic of essential oils to create our own organic skin care products such as lotion, gel serum, body spray,...

Special Pilates Intro Offer at Om Studios

Now's the time to start learning Pilates! Om Studios' Pilates Intro Offer is designed to help you build a strong foundation, gain confidence on the Pilates Reformer, and create momentum in your practice. We're offering 1 private Reformer Pilates session and 3 group classes for only $159. Learn more.

Artist Heidi McGurrin Featured at Webster Street Art Gallery

Webster Street Art Gallery presents an exhibit of the vibrant paintings of Heidi McGurrin , running through April 2025 at 188 Webster Street.

Monterey County resident Heidi McGurrin is a photographer, writer, and painter whose vibrant art has been exhibited widely. She is the great granddaughter of artist Jane Gallatin Powers.

Join Piano Freeology at Wendi Kirby Music

Have you stopped playing piano because of perfectionism, imposter syndrome, or performance anxiety? Or maybe you’ve never had the chance to create your own music?

Wendi Kirby, a pianist and educator, announces Piano Freeology, a membership-based online program designed to help pianists reconnect with your love for the piano. Membership special through March 22. Learn more here.

Meet Artist Gordon Mayfield at Venture Gallery

 
4/5/25
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Gordon Mayfield on Saturday, April 5, 3pm-5:30pm. Drop by the gallery, view Gordon's exhibit of his beautiful watercolor landscape paintings, and speak with him about his work. Gordon's art will be featured at the gallery through April.