Upcoming Events

For upcoming conferences happening in Old Monterey, please see the Conference Calendar.

Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Scarf at Slowfiber

 
9/20/24
 
$145
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a workshop entitled Unlock Your Creativity with Nuno Felt, Scarf Making led by instructor Sahar Jabr on Friday, September 20, 10am-4pm. Fee is $145. Register on the Slowfiber website.

Join Slowfiber for an all-day nuno felting workshop perfect for beginners and intermediate participants. The goal? To unleash your inner artist and take home a one-of-a-kind scarf.

Kito Rayburn at Puma Road

 
9/20/24
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Kito Rayburn . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

About Puma Road

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Ryan Sesma at Albatross Ridge

 
9/20/24
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

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

Downtown Neighborhood Meet Up for Downtown Monterey Residents

 
9/21/24
 
free
 
East Village Cafe

Attention, local residents! Monterey's Downtown Neighborhood Association invites you to join us for a meet up on Saturday, September 21, 10am-12pm, in the plaza outside East Village Cafe. Meet fellow neighbors, discuss neighborhood issues and how to improve them, and enjoy free coffee and Red's donuts.

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Alvarado Street Brewery!

 
9/21/24
 
 
Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill invites you to celebrate Oktoberfest with us on September 21 & 22. All weekend we'll offer $5 pours of all Alvarado Street Brewery's lagerbiers, Bavarian food specials, and limited edition glassware for $15 with any Lagerbier pour.

Artist Workshop: Algae Cyanotypes and Mixed Media

 
9/21/24
 
$60
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art invites you to discover the creative possibilities of cyanotypes with professional marine biologists and artists Jenny Grossman and Madi McKay! Participants will make their own cyanotype paper and learn about different seaweeds and algae in Monterey...

Dan Cioper at Albatross Ridge

 
9/21/24
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

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

About Albatross Ridge

Albatross Ridge...

Matt Masih at Puma Road

 
9/21/24
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

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

About Puma Road

Puma Road is a small,...

Old Capitol Books Chess Club

 
9/22/24
 
free
 
Old Capitol Books

Every Sunday, 2pm-4pm, chess matches are played between the tumbling piles of books at Old Capitol Books. Come join us for a relaxed game, a chat, or a wee peek at a nearby page. Beginners are more than welcome. Free for everyone.

Cement Ship at Albatross Ridge

 
9/22/24
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents Tim Brady, a.k.a Cement Ship . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

About Cement Ship...

Glenn Bell at Puma Road

 
9/22/24
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents musician Glenn Bell . In recent years, he has performed as a member of the bands Sensory Tribe, The BASSment, and Yeobo.

Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Pub Run with Fleet Feet and Fieldwork Brewing

 
9/23/24
 
 
Fieldwork Brewing Company

Fleet Feet Monterey hosts a Pub Run every Monday at 6:00pm. We'll begin and end at Fieldwork Brewing Company. All paces, levels, distances, and abilities are welcome. Post-run, we can grab a beer together!

Conversation Corner at The Pearl Works

 
9/24/24
 
free
 
The Pearl Works

The Pearl Works community coworking space is hosting a Conversation Corner open to all on Tuesday, September 24, 6pm-8pm. Meet some new people! This evening will be potluck style, so bring something to share. There's no charge, but please RSVP .

Wild at Heart Duo at Melville Tavern

 
9/24/24
 
no cover
 
Melville Tavern

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6:30pm-8:30pm. 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.

Restorative Yoga Ceremony at Om Studios

 
9/26/24
 
$25
 
Om Studios

Om Studios presents a Restorative Yoga Ceremony led by Gennica Cochran. Fee is $25. Register on the Om Studios website .

This gentle practice is designed to soothe the nervous system and release tension. Through a series of supported postures, calming breath work, and guided meditation, you’ll be invited to surrender and unwind.

Dan Cioper at Albatross Ridge

 
9/27/24
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

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

About Albatross Ridge

Albatross Ridge...

Jacob Chase at Puma Road

 
9/27/24
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents a solo set by Jacob Chase , lead singer of the band The Dead Cassettes . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Philosophy Reading Group: Sartre on Marxism

 
9/27/24
 
free
 
Old Capitol Books

Old Capitol Books invites you to join us for our Philosophy Reading Group . This month, we're going to discuss the writings of Jean-Paul Sartre on Marxism. No prior reading required. Free and open to everyone.

Used Book Sale at Monterey Public Library

 
9/28/24
 
 
Monterey Public Library

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is holding a Used Book Sale on Saturday, September 28, 10am-2pm, in the foyer of the Library. You'll find gently used books across all genres. Proceeds will benefit Monterey Public Library.

InHer Beauty Expo Monterey

 
9/28/24
 
$55/$267
 
Monterey Conference Center

Remedy Spa presents InHer Beauty: a beauty, health, and wellness expo at Monterey Conference Center on Saturday, September 28, 11am-6pm. General admission is $55 - register here .

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Beginner Sashiko Stitching at Slowfiber

 
9/28/24
 
$75
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Beginner Sashiko Stitching Class taught by textile artist Kris Nardello on Saturday, MSeptember 28, 12pm-4pm. Fee is $75 - register here .

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Afternoon with the Artist: Belle Yang

 
9/28/24
 
$25 General Admission
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Join artist Belle Yang at Monterey Museum of Art for an exclusive afternoon in the gallery of Imagining China: The Art of Belle Yang and Joseph Yang . Immerse yourself in the exhibition as Belle highlights select paintings, provides insight into her art and writing, and explores her creative relationship with her father, Joseph.

Kito Rayburn at Albatross Ridge

 
9/28/24
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

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

Adam Behan at Puma Road

 
9/28/24
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Adam Behan . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Dan Cioper at Albatross Ridge

 
9/29/24
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

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

About Albatross Ridge

Albatross Ridge...

Linda Arceo at Puma Road

 
9/29/24
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents Linda Arceo , an accomplished singer, songwriter, and acoustic rhythm guitarist. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Ryan Sesma at Melville Tavern

 
10/1/24
 
 
Melville Tavern

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Tonight we'll feature local musician Ryan Sesma. Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended. No cover.