This Week's Highlights

Movie in the Park: "Shrek"

 
9/14/24
 
Free
 
Colton Hall Lawn

Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation presents a free screening of the film Shrek on the lawn of Colton Hall at 5:30pm. See fire engines up close, meet your local Monterey firefighters, and enjoy complimentary popcorn and cotton candy. Don't forget to bring chairs or a blanket to sit on!

Monterey Jazz Regional All Star Combo Performs at Farmers Market

 
9/10/24
 
 
Old Monterey

The Farmers Market at Old Monterey Marketplace presents the Monterey Jazz Regional All Star Combo, featuring Sienna Grant (voice) and Jacob Custodio (keyboard), on Tuesday, September 10, beginning at 4pm. Don't miss a chance to hear some rising talent!...

Poetry Workshop and Poetry Open Mic at Old Capitol Books

 
9/13/24
 
 
Old Capitol Books

On the second Friday of every month at Old Capitol Books, we dedicate a night to the creation and sharing of poetry. Join us for a poetry writing workshop at 7pm ($10) followed by an open mic poetry reading at 9pm (free).

Leon Joyce Jr. at Characters Bar, Marriott Hotel

 
9/14/24
 
no cover
 
Monterey Marriott Hotel

Characters Bar at Monterey Marriott Hotel presents the extraordinary jazz drummer Leon Joyce Jr . on Saturday, September 7 at 8pm. Enjoy excellent music and drinks.

Over the course of his long career, Leon Joyce has worked with the likes of Smokey Robinson, Teena Marie, Ellis Marsalis, Patti LaBelle, and Mary Wilson and appeared at many of the top international jazz festivals.

Free Cake Sampling at Freedom Bakery Boutique, Friday-Sunday

Freedom Bakery, offering delicious cakes and desserts in Watsonville since 1975, has just opened a new boutique in Old Monterey for picking up pre-orders. You can order or request a quote online.

Are you curious what Freedom Bakery's cakes taste like? Come in and try a sample Friday - Sunday, 10am-1pm at the boutique, located at 305 Webster Street. Different flavors are available each weekend.

Gary Meek Band at Wendi Kirby Music

 
9/13/24
 
$55
 
Wendi Kirby Music, LLC

Wendi Kirby Music presents the Gary Meek Band on Friday, September 13 at 4pm. Don't miss this chance to hear a group of some of the best jazz musicians on California's Central Coast, gathered together to perform Gary's original music.

YAC Exhibit at Casa Gutierrez: Animated Antics

Artists from Youth Arts Collective take center stage in Animated Antics , an exhibit of their lively animated and illustrated work at Casa Gutierrez, 590 Calle Principal. The gallery is free and open to the public Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-4pm, through October 20.

Dive into worlds where anthropomorphic animals sport braces with style, H.G. Wells-inspired extraterrestrials crash land, love blossoms between a wolf and a deer, and more.

The Pearl Works: Call for Art - Deadline September 19

The Pearl Works, located at 288 Pearl Street, is seeking art for their next show, Resonance , a juried exhibition of two-dimensional work by emerging artists from around Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties addressing the theme of resonance.

Get more information and submit your art here by Thursday, September 19.

Celebrate PARK(ing) Day at Parklets in Old Monterey 2024

 
9/20/24
 
free
 
Old Monterey

The City of Monterey invites you to celebrate PARK(ing) Day, when we'll transform parking spaces into temporary parks on Alvarado Street. These parklets will feature green spaces, outdoor seating, and fun and educational booths from various City departments.

Artist Workshop: Algae Cyanotypes and Mixed Media

 
9/21/24
 
$60
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art invites you to discover the creative possibilities of cyanotypes with professional marine biologists and artists Jenny Grossman and Madi McKay! Participants will make their own cyanotype paper and learn about different seaweeds and algae in Monterey...

Paint and Sip at Sovino Wine Bar

 
9/19/24
 
$40
 
Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant presents a Paint and Sip Class ! This evening, local artist and retired art teacher Bunny Paivine will be teaching an easy-to-follow painting class. You’ll take home your own 11 x 14 canvas painting. Fee is $40, advance registration required . All materials and instruction are included. Wine is extra.

Kito Rayburn at Puma Road

 
9/20/24
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Kito Rayburn . 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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