Upcoming Events

Puma Road at Portola Plaza is holding an extended Black Friday Sale, November 26-28. We're open 2pm-8pm on Friday and Saturday, 2pm-7pm on Sunday.

For the following wines:
2016 Vigna Monte Nero Chardonnay
2014 Cabernet...

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

Peter Martin is a...

Monterey Magic and Comedy Club is pleased to announce that our daily Magic Fusion show will feature magicians Kalin & Jinger November 25-30 every night at 7pm plus Fri and Sat at 9pm with additional matinees Sat and Sun at 4:30pm. Purchase your tickets online today.

The Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmer's Market is back! The market has returned to Alvarado Street every Tuesday, 4pm-8pm, featuring local produce, crafts, and food vendors. We'll be open rain or shine.

Update: Monterey firefighters have announced they will continue Covid vaccinations at the Farmers Market on Tuesdays, 4pm-6pm, for as long as demand continues! The market is offering free Covid vaccines (all three - Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J). Lightspeed Testing continues to offers free rapid antigen Covid testing (PCR tests also available) at the market, 4pm-6pm. No appointment necessary - just show up.

Throughout November, Franklin Street Collaborative is hosting pop up events featuring local small businesses owned by women. Today, we'll feature macarons and other delightful baked goods from The Mad Batter in Scotts Valley.

What’s better than drinking wine in your pajamas? Drinking wine in your pajamas at Sovino Wine Bar! Join us for our PJs and Pinot Party on Wednesday, December 2, 6pm-9pm. We'll have specials all night plus great tunes and good...

Golden State Theatre presents An Irish Christmas. Take a journey through Christmas in Ireland with superb dancing, singing, and Irish traditional music. It's a perfect family holiday event! Tickets are $35-$55. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

All are cordially invited to the Historic Downtown Monterey Traditional Tree Lighting Celebration, featuring carols, music by Mike Marotta Family & Friends, and good cheer on Friday, December 3, 4:30pm-5:30pm.

Join us on the lawn in front of Colton Hall to share in this much-loved holiday celebration. Face masks are encouraged.

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

Linda Arceo is an...

Join slowfiber at our MendBar Happy Hour taking place 2nd, 3rd and 4th Fridays, 5:30pm-8pm, at the shop. Fee is $5-$10, sliding scale. Please register in advance.

Mend Bar Happy Hour, is where we upcycle, recycle and repair garments. Each week covers a particular skill and offers a chance for a fresh look in your closet. Supplies are included in the price. You'll develop skills as you go free from judgement in a supportive and fun environment.

This holiday season, Old Capitol Books encourages you to buy local work by local authors at our Monterey Holiday Literary Expo on Friday, December 3 at 6pm. These folks have written a wide range of books...

The Golden State Theatre presents comedian Kathleen Madigan on Friday, December 3 at 8pm. Tickets are $34-$59. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

For years, comedian Kathleen...

We know that some of you have been fantasizing about gathering in dark parking lots. With strangers. To read poetry. Let Old Capitol Books help you with that.

We're now holding monthly Poetry Open Mic Nights on the first Friday of every month at 9pm in the parking lot behind our building (at 499 Calle Principal). Hosted by Brian Sheffield.

Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street invites you to visit the Museum on Saturday, December 4, 10am-11am, for a chance to speak with artist Reiko Fujii whose work appears in our exhibit entitled Shadows from...

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

Anthony Presti's style encompasses...

Golden State Theatre hosts musician Matisyahu , now on his 2021 Festival of Light Tour, on Saturday, December 4 at 8pm. Tickets are $25-$99. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here ...

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist Adam Astrup and vocalist Miranda Perl. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

On the first Sunday of every month, 6pm-8pm, Old Capitol Books and Boukra Press host a poetry writing workshop. All levels are welcome. This is two hours of facilitated and structured poetry writing for only $10. Feedback given by trained...

Do you love to sniff and discuss wines while you sip them? Comanche Cellars Wine Room has the perfect outlet: our Vertical Tasting Series, held the first Monday of every month at 5:30pm. Register in advance online. ...

Monterey Magic and Comedy Club is pleased to announce that our daily Magic Fusion show will feature magician Simone Turkington December 9-14 every night at 7pm plus Fri and Sat at 9pm with additional matinees Sat and Sun at 4:30pm. Purchase your tickets online today.

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

Christmas in the Adobes on December 10 & 11 is Monterey's signature holiday event! Stroll the streets of Monterey and stop in at any one of 15 decorated adobes with soft holiday lights and entertainment. The event supports Monterey State Historic Park children's educational programs.

Tickets are $25 per night for adults, $2 for children ages 6-17 when accompanied by a paying adult, and free for children age 5 and under.

Golden State Theatre presents Scarypoolparty on Friday, December 10 at 8pm. Tickets are $39-$69. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

For much of the past few years,...

Join Monterey Museum of Art on Saturday, December 11, 10am-11am, for a virtual panel discussion entitled The Resilience of Monterey's Japanese . Admission is free for students and educators, $15 for all others. Register online in advance. ...

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents Orchid Saloon, featuring musicians Chelsea Riddle and Glenn Bell. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Montuno Productions presents Spanish Harlem Orchestra in the Serra Ballroom at Monterey Conference Center on Saturday, December 11 at 8pm. Dancing is encouraged! There will be a large dance floor in the middle of the ballroom. Tickets are $25-$55. ...