This Week's Highlights

World Cup Watch Parties at Mansiri's Crepes 2026

Manasiri's Crepes is hosting World Cup watch parties throughout the summer! Stop by, grab a bite, and watch a game with us at 321 Alvarado Street. All ages are welcome. We love the Beautiful Game and want to share the fun with you.

Manasiri's Crepes is open Sun-Thu, 8am-8pm, and Fri & Sat 8am-10pm.

Celebrate MY Museum's 29th Birthday!

 
7/19/26
 
 
MY Museum (Monterey County Youth Museum)

MY Museum is turning 29, and we want to party like a rock star on Sunday, July 19, 10am-12pm. It's Circle Time will be back to help us celebrate with a live concert; we'll also have face-painting, crafts, and much more. Tickets included with daily admission. RSVP here .

BPM: Cella Summer Sessions

 
7/20/26
 
$195
 
Cella Restaurant and Bar

Supergroup BPM brings its smooth jazz to Cella's Summer Sessions on Monday, July 20, 5:30pm-9pm. Tickets are $195 and include concert, dinner, wine (for those 21 and over), fees, taxes, and gratuities. Purchase tickets here.

Sit at long shared tables, savoring California countryside cuisine while listening to masterful songs and moving stories on the beautifully restored grounds of Cooper-Molera Adobe.

DJ Blakkat at Compact Disco

 
7/17/26
 
 
Compact Disco

Compact Disco presents a night of house music featuring DJ Blakkat , an original member of multi-platinum selling Mercury Prize winners M People. Working solo as either a DJ or a live act, he’s headlined such legendary venues as PSI in New York and Fabric Room 1 in London. Ages 21+ only.

Hidden Stewards: Documentation Photography of the Cooper-Molera Restoration by Marcia F. DeVoe

Step behind the scenes of one of Monterey’s most significant preservation projects with Hidden Stewards: Documentation Photography of the Cooper-Molera Restoration by Marcia F. DeVoe at Cooper-Molera Adobe, July 9 - September 13.

Guest curated by Megan Goodwin, this exhibition showcases the photographs of the restoration of Cooper-Molera Adobe, 1976–1985. Discover the archaeology, architecture, and the often-overlooked people whose dedication helped preserve this site for future generations.

OMBA Monthly Business Meetup

 
7/15/26
 
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 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.

Affogato Lattes Now at Scoops

Scoops Ice Cream Parlor introduces our Affogato Latte! It's rich espresso, creamy milk, and any flavor of ice cream...and it's pure magic.

This isn't your average coffee run, this is coffee the Scoops way. Visit us at 595 Munras Ave across from Trader Joe's. Open Mon-Thu, 1pm-10pm; Fri, 1pm-11pm; and Sat & Sun, 12pm-11pm.

The Hot Spot: Now Open 7 Days a Week!

The Hot Spot Studios is now open seven days a week. Our new hours are Sun-Thu, 11am-8pm, and Fri & Sat, 11am-9pm.

Come paint pottery, paint a blank canvas, create a mosaic, make a candle, design a fairy garden, or mix some slime at 458 Alvarado Street.

Help Us Keep the Monterey 4th of July Parade Going with a Donation

Each year, the Monterey 4th of July Parade honors our nation and celebrates our community. Like so many worthwhile things, it's a labor of love that needs help with funding.

Sponsors and partner organizations help defray the costs, but organizing and financing the parade ultimately falls to the Old Monterey Business Association. This is where we invite our community to help. If the Monterey 4th of July Parade is one of your cherished traditions, help us keep it going with your donation of any amount.

2026 4th of July Photos Now Online

Photos from the 2026 4th of July festivities in Downtown Old Monterey are now online! View moments captured at the parade , the Colton Hall lawn party , the pancake breakfast , Cooper-Molera Adobe , and Monterey State Historic Park .

The Old Monterey Business Association, which produces the 4th of July Parade, thanks everyone who marched, sponsored, volunteered, and attended! It was a beautiful celebration of our community on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

Esteban Restaurant Agave Harvest Dinner

 
7/23/26
 
$155
 
Esteban Restaurant

Esteban Restaurant hosts an Agave Harvest Dinner on Thursday, July 23 at 6pm for ages 21+. Experience an unforgettable evening of spirits forged from the heritage agave plant and a four-course menu to perfectly complement each pour. Price is $155 all-inclusive - purchase here .

This celebration will include vibrant Mayahuel Aztec Dancer performances and a live blue agave harvesting demonstration by a master jimador.

New Artists and Hours at Reflections Elegante Gallery

Reflections Elegante announces three new artists at our fine art gallery: watercolor painter Lenn Goldman, oil painter Elizabeth May, and photographer Gustavo Alejandro.

Visit us at 271 Alvarado Street and see their work. Now open Mon & Wed-Sat 11am-6pm; & Sun, 12pm-4pm.

Summer Art Camp: A Tabletop LEGO Minecraft Adventure Game, Ages 5–7

 
7/27/26
 
$250
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art offers safe, creative experiences and tons of fun for children at our downtown Pacific Street location! Summer Camps are taught by professional educators, offering a wide range of skill-building and creative outlets for children ages five...

Ad Astra Bread: Summer Hours and Menu

This summer, Ad Astra Bread Co., located at 479 Alvarado Street, is open until 6pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Come by and enjoy our Summer Savory Menu featuring flatbreads and sandwiches those days, 12pm-6pm.

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