This Week's Highlights

Community Craft Day at Monterey State Historic Park 2026

 
6/13/26
 
free
 
Memory Garden at Pacific House

Monterey State Historic Park hosts a free community craft day for all ages on Saturday, June 13, 10am-2pm. Visit the Memory Garden for leather stamping, candle making, and more!

Free Art and Literature Tours in Monterey State Historic Park 2026

 
6/12/26
 
free
 
Custom House Store

Monterey State Historic Park is celebrating California State Parks Week , June 10-14! Join us for free special tours departing daily at 12:30pm from Custom House. Registration recommended (search by date).

On June 10, 12 & 14, catch the Arts and Literature Tour. Hear readings about Monterey Bay by some of the world's most important writers and view work by California’s preeminent painters.

Opening Reception for Exhibit on Local Shipwrecks at Casa Gutierrez

 
6/11/26
 
Free
 
Casa Gutierrez

Monterey State Historic Park is celebrating California State Parks Week , June 10-14!

Don't miss the opening reception for a new exhibit entitled Shipwrecks: Every Broken Piece Tells a Story, a t Casa Gutierrez. All are welcome to join us for sea shanties, light refreshments, and an exhibit preview. The exhibit will be open throughout the summer, Fri & Sat, 11am-4pm.

Sacred Sound Journey at Om Studios

 
6/12/26
 
$30
 
Om Studios

Om Studios presents a Sacred Sound Journey led by Jordan. Join us for a grounding journey designed to guide the body into deep relaxation and the mind into stillness. Fee is $30 - register here .

Used Book Sale at Monterey Public Library

 
6/13/26
 
 
Monterey Public Library

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is holding a Used Book Sale at the Library on Saturday, June 13, 10am-3pm. You'll find gently used books across all genres at great prices. Proceeds will benefit Monterey Public Library.

Acoustic Alchemy: Cella Summer Sessions

 
6/15/26
 
$195
 
Cella Restaurant and Bar

The Grammy nominated UK ensemble Acoustic Alchemy returns to Monterey Bay for an appearance at Cella Restaurant on Monday, June 15, 5:30pm-9pm. Tickets are $195 - purchase here.

Sit outdoors at long shared tables, savoring California countryside cuisine while listening to masterful songs and moving stories.

Soul Continuum: A Night of Samba & Bossa Nova at Wendi Kirby Music

 
6/20/26
 
$50
 
Wendi Kirby Music, LLC

Wendi Kirby Music and Monterey Symphony Orchestra present Soul Continuum featuring Tammy L. Hall, Leberta Loral, and Dandha Da Hora on Saturday, June 20 at 7pm. Tickets are $50 - purchase here .

Join us for a beautiful evening of Samba and Bossa Nova music as we share songs about, to, and for the water.

Janice Perl Jazz Quartet at Esteban Restaurant

 
6/22/26
 
 
Esteban Restaurant

This summer, experience a special evening of live jazz on the patio of Esteban Restaurant! On Monday, June 22, 5pm-6:30pm, we'll host a Monterey Summer Jazz Intensive Faculty Concert with the Janice Perl Quartet . Dinner reservations are required - call 831-375-0176.

Monterey Trolley Returns May 23, 2026

The Monterey trolley has returned! This free service operates May 23 - September 7, 10am-6pm daily. Trolleys run every 10-15 minutes. Look for the green MST Trolley signs to board along the route .

Park in the Downtown Monterey Garage (340 Tyler) or the Cannery Row Garage (601 Foam) and get a free ride to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Lighthouse District, Downtown Monterey, and Old Fisherman's Wharf.

Extended Summer Hours at High Scores Arcade 2026

Extended summer hours have begun at High Scores Arcade! We're now open Mon-Thu, 12:30pm-10pm; Fri & Sat, 12:30pm-12am; and Sun, 12:30pm-11pm. Visit us at 459 Alvarado Street for the quintessential summer arcade experience.

Pricing is $10 per hour of unlimited gaming, or $22 per day of unlimited gaming with in-and-out privileges. We welcome all ages.

Skylight Talks: Paintings of the Adobe

 
6/13/26
 
Free
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Step back into the vibrant art scene of 1870s and 1880s San Francisco, when new wealth fueled an unprecedented appetite for local art.

Join us at Cooper-Molera Adobe Museum for a free, intimate guided tour led by Nicholas Sanchez which explores the lives and works of six remarkable artists whose paintings grace the walls of the historic adobe.

OMBA Monthly Business Meetup

 
6/17/26
 
Free
 
Old Monterey Business Association

The Old Monterey Business Association welcomes OMBA members to the association's Monthly Business Meetup on the third Wednesday of every month, 9am-10am.

This is great chance for OMBA members to chat casually, learn more about the association, and ensure your voice is heard in the district. RSVP and learn the meeting location by calling the office at 831-655-8070.

Peter Barnes Martin at Puma Road

 
6/21/26
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist and songwriter Peter Barnes Martin . 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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