This Week's Highlights

Rice and Roots Opens in Downtown Old Monterey

Downtown Old Monterey's newest restaurant, Rice and Roots, has opened at 422 Tyler Street serving fresh, authentic Vietnamese cuisine with modern touches.

From savory pho to flavorful rice dishes and delicious bahn mi sandwiches, every dish is made with love. You'll also find a variety of hot and iced tea, coffee, and boba drinks. Open daily, 11am-8pm.

Planet Earth Trivia Night at Alvarado Street Brewery

 
4/21/25
 
 
Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

Alvarado Street Brewery is holding a Planet Earth Trivia Night in the beer garden, 7pm-9pm! We'll have a special cocktail to benefit Ventana Wilderness Alliance and our resident reptile wrangler, Kyle, will be bringing some of his favorite friends for a live demo.

Tai Chi for Beginners at Cooper-Molera Adobe

 
4/21/25
 
$10
 
Cooper Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Join Tai Chi for Beginners on Mondays, April 14 - August 4 at 10am with Liana Olson, Senior Trainer with the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Held at Cooper-Molera Adobe, either indoors or outdoor gardens, weather-permitting.

Join for one session or the entire series! Drop-in fee is $10. Details here.

LiveART 2025 at Youth Arts Collective

 
4/26/25
 
$10-$25
 
Youth Arts Collective

Youth Arts Collective invites you to our annual LiveART event on Saturday, April 26, 5pm-10pm at our studio.

Join artists, musicians, and community members for a fun evening of live art-making, music, and camaraderie as we celebrate YAC's 25th anniversary. Tickets are $10-$25 - purchase here .

Official Big Sur Marathon Shakeout Run 2025

 
4/26/25
 
free
 
Portola Hotel & Spa

Hoka and Fleet Feet Monterey present the official shakeout run of Big Sur Marathon weekend - an easy 5K out and back on the beautiful Monterey rec trail. We'll meet in front of the Portola Hotel & Spa at 8am. This event is free, but register online as space is limited.

Zum Zum Tea at Manasiri's

Manasiri's Crepes and Sandwiches now proudly serves Zum Zum Tea at 321 Alvarado Street. Zum Zum is a local, family-run tea company offering a wide array of farm-to-cup teas from around the world.

Stop by and try Lavender Earl Gray black tea, Citrus De-Stress green tea, or herbal tea blends like Carrot Ginger Curcuma, Fruit Medley, or Risky 'Biscus.

Iris Dement at Golden State Theatre 2025

 
4/25/25
 
$41-$102
 
Golden State Theatre

The Golden State Theatre presents Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Iris Dement on Friday, April 25 at 8pm. Tickets are $41-$102 - purchase here .

With an inimitable voice and unforgettable melodies rooted in hymns, gospel, and old country music, Iris Dement is one of the finest singer-songwriters in America as well as one of our fiercest advocates for human rights.

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.

Wild at Heart Duo at Melville Tavern

 
4/22/25
 
no cover
 
Melville Tavern

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature the Wild at Heart Duo with vocalist Lisa Kincaid and guitarist Sam Nilsson. Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended.

Symphony Saturday at MY Museum

 
4/26/25
 
 
Monterey County Youth Museum

MY Museum, in conjunction with Monterey Symphony, presents Symphony Saturday! On April 26, 10:30am-11:30am, children can explore the world of sound with an interactive performance by members of Monterey Symphony at the museum.

This program is recommended for children...

Kristen Gradwohl at Puma Road

 
4/25/25
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents talented local musician Kristen Gradwohl. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Beginning Free Motion Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber

 
4/26/25
 
$80
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Beginning Free Motion Machine Stitching Workshop taught by Lyn Sandberg. Fee is $80 - register here .

Tired of straight lines and "in the ditch" quilting? Free motion quilting will set you free! In this class we will practice the most common motifs such as pebbles, flowers, and cursive writing.

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