Old Monterey District Blog

Old Capitol Books is seeking poets! Heather Flescher, the poet and playwright who brought us the sold out show "Daughters of Nothing," is hosting Unassigned: A Night of Trans Poetry on Sunday, October 3 at 7pm as part of the 2021 Monterey Poetry Festival at Old Capitol Books.

If you're a transgender or non-binary poet and are interested in reading your work that night, please DM Old Capitol Books on Instagram for more details and to apply. Old Capitol Books is located on the 2nd floor of 482 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey (elevator is available).

Anybody for Yappy Hour? Peter B's Brewpub invites you and your dog to join us on our heated, pet friendly patio from 4pm-6pm, Wed-Sun, when our dog-friendly Bark Bowls are only $6 (normally $8). We love seeing your furry friends! Peter B's is located at 2 Portola Plaza in Downtown Old Monterey.

Join Jaki Canterbury, owner of Slowfiber, for a class entitled Knitting Saturdays: Socks That Don't Suck, held every other Saturday, August 28 - October 2, 10am-11am, at Slowfiber, 517B Hartnell Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Fee is $10 per class. Space is limited - online registration required in advance.

Have you always felt like sock making is for those "other" knitters? That maybe you will die of old age before you tackle this elephant? Let Jaki help you eat the elephant one bite at a time. We will break socks down into digestable sections and do the rough stuff together with enough room between sections to exhale and rest. You must be able to knit, purl, decrease, increase, and be willing to knit in the round.

You are welcome to stay on after class and knit with The Yarn Junkies group until 1pm - Jaki will still be available for questions.

Comanche Cellars is very excited to introduce our first white wine blend on our Dog and Pony label: Sable Blanc. The name ("white sand") is a nod to our beautiful beaches. Sable Blanc consists of 60% stainless steel Chardonnay & 40% Albariño. Only one barrel was produced, so grab a bottle quickly for your summer sipping!

Comanche Cellars Wine Room is located at 412 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Monterey Magic and Comedy Club is pleased to announce that our Magic Fusion show will feature award-winning magician David Goldrake July 15-27, with performances every night at 7pm plus Friday and Saturday at 9pm and Saturday and Sunday at 4:30pm. Purchase your tickets online today.

In 2010, Goldrake was awarded the coveted Mandrake d’Or and in 2015 he won a Merlin Award for "Best European Illusionist," ranking him alongside names such as David Copperfield and Siegfried & Roy. In 2017, Goldrake brought his show, Imaginarium, to the Tropicana Las Vegas. After having been open for only six months, the Las Vegas community voted him the Bronze winner of the Review Journal’s Best of Las Vegas Awards for Best Magic Show.

In addition to his regular performances at the renowned Magic Castle in Hollywood, David Goldrake has presented his full-evening shows to standing ovations in over 20 countries.

Monterey Magic Club is located inside the Stanton Center at 5 Custom House Plaza in Downtown Old Monterey.

Paris Bakery, a family owned business, is now hiring! We are looking for a cook (sandwich and salad making), a Counter Helper / Barista / Deli Helper, and a night shift baker's helper. Please come in person to Paris Bakery at 271 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey or e-mail your resume to us.

Alta Bakery and Cafe is happy to announce our July drink of the month, a watermelon mint matcha. Come and try it - we're located at 502 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey.

At Board and Brush Monterey, we want to celebrate summer with a cool savings offer. Get $10 off any Pick Your Project Workshop or Porch Planter Workshop in July or August by using the code SUMMER. Offer good only if you book your workshop by July 18, 2021.

Board and Brush, a DIY workshop space where you can build a wooden decor piece that's worthy of your walls, is located at 458 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Please book your workshop through our website.

Venture Gallery presents athe work of Susann Cate Lynn, our featured artist for July, with an exhibit entitled Isolation Inspiration: Paintings from My Imaginative World. Traveling through her memory during her time of isolation in the pandemic, Susann allowed her imagination to create scenes anew with a fresh sense of possibility.

Venture Gallery is now open daily, 10am-6pm. Susann Cate Lynn's artwork will be featured through July 2021. Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Visit our website to shop online for work by our local artists.

Perfectly Pressed Juice, located at 491 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is now hiring. Want to join an awesome group of people making delicious, healthy smoothies, juices, and bowls? Please email us a little about yourself and your availability and include your resume. Perfectly Pressed is a small, locally-owned business.

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant is hiring! Experience is optional, but willingness to learn is a must. We're looking for part-time help Thurs-Tues. Please DM Claire on Facebook or Instagram for more information. We're located at 241 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Alta Bakery and Cafe now has new 12 ounce tumblers in stock with our logo! Buy one and show your love for Alta while keeping your morning coffee hot. Our business is locally owned and operated at 502 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey.