This Week's Highlights

Afternoon with the Curator: Lydia Nakashima Degarrod

 
11/16/24
 
$25 General Admission
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Join curator Lydia Nakashima Degarrod, Ph.D., for an exclusive afternoon in the gallery of Under the Guard Tower: The Watercolors of Chikaji Kawakami now showing at Monterey Museum of Art. Delve into Kawakami's story as Degarrod highlights select paintings, provides...

Cookbook Author Caroline Chambers for Monterey Public Library

 
11/16/24
 
$50
 
MIIS, Irvine Auditorium

Join Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation for light bites and a conversation with local cookbook author, recipe developer, and food writer Caroline Chambers at Irvine Auditorium. Tickets are $50.

Chambers develops recipes that dirty minimal dishes, use fewer ingredients, and require less time but still taste fantastic.

Traditional Tree Lighting on Colton Hall Lawn 2024

 
12/6/24
 
Free
 
Colton Hall Lawn

All are cordially invited to the Historic Downtown Monterey Traditional Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, December 6, 5pm-6pm. Join us on the lawn in front of Colton Hall by candlelight to share in this much-loved holiday event.

Enjoy cookies, cider, live music and caroling, and the lighting of the tree to bring in the holiday season. KMBY 1240 AM / 95.9 FM will broadcast the event live.

Donate Gently Used Halloween Costumes to MY Museum

MY Museum is accepting gently used Halloween costumes in good condition for use in our theatre by little performers. Costumes can be dropped off at the museum during regular business hours, Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm. We're located at 425 Washington Street.

November Specials at Spa on the Plaza 2024

Spa on the Plaza, located at 201 Alvarado Street, is offering specials in November including a Warming Vanilla Chai Massage & Gift (60 min., $185) and a Pumpkin Radiance Facial (60 min., $160). To learn more and make an appointment, please phone us at 831-647-9000.

New Class at Om Studios: Pilates Reformer for Active Aging

Om Studios is offering a new class, Pilates Reformer for Active Aging, designed for ages 50 and up, beginning Pilates students, and anyone recovering from injury or seeking a gentler approach to fitness. We'll focus on mindful movement emphasizing core strength, flexibility, and overall body awareness. More info here.

High Tea Fundraiser for Casa Serrano Adobe

 
11/22/24
 
$82
 
Casa Serrano

All ages are welcome to join an English high tea with petit sandwiches, scones with Devonshire cream, and hot tea prepared in the English style at Casa Serrano. All proceeds will benefit Monterey History and Art Association and this historic adobe building. Tickets are $82 - purchase here .

Zack Freitas at Albatross Ridge

 
11/23/24
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

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

Small Business Saturday in Downtown Old Monterey 2024

 
11/30/24
 
 
Old Monterey

This holiday season, Downtown Old Monterey invites you to Shop Small and support locally-owned businesses. Your gifts warm the hearts of loved ones near and far and those purchases help our community remain vibrant.

Throughout the district on Saturday, November 30, there will be special offers and fun things to do. Stay tuned for all the latest!

Artist Workshop: Vision Board Collage

 
11/16/24
 
$50
 
Monterey Museum of Art

As we come to the end of 2024, join local artist Edi Matsumoto at Monterey Museum of Art to create a visual representation of your dreams, goals, and motivations for 2025. Build your own collage using magazines, word cutouts, and other visual materials, and create a vision board that inspires you. Register here.

Champagne Tasting at Hellam's

 
11/21/24
 
$40
 
Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop

In advance of the holidays, Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop presents a special champagne tasting on Thu., Nov. 21, 7pm-9pm. Tonight we'll focus on Canard-Duchene, which has produced champagne for over 150 years. Participation fee is $40.

Reception for Youth Arts Collective's Winter Show 2024

 
11/22/24
 
Free
 
Youth Arts Collective

Celebrate the season at a reception for Youth Arts Collective's 2024 Winter Show on November 22, 6pm-9pm. Warm up in our cozy studio, where you can enjoy hors d’oeuvres while browsing over 100 exceptional works from YAC artists and mentors. It's a perfect opportunity to find unique holiday gifts!

Meet Artist Carole Klein at Venture Gallery

 
11/25/24
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Carole Klein on November 25, 2pm-6pm. Drop by the gallery, view the joint exhibit of paintings by Carole and Maria Poroy entitled Double Vision , and speak with Carole about her work.

Maria and Carole's art will be featured at the gallery through November.