Upcoming Events

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.

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Friday Night Magic is back at Mythic Games Monterey! Come join us at the shop for Magic: The Gathering. Tonight at 6pm will be Dungeons and Dragons Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, $16 fee, 3 rounds. Proof of vaccination is mandatory.

Monterey Magic and Comedy Club's Magic Fusion show will feature the high-energy, original magic of Joel Ward, September 17-21, daily at 7pm and 9pm with matinees on Sat & Sun at 4:30pm. Purchase your tickets online today.

Save Our Shores and the Foolish Times invite you to help us clean up Downtown Old Monterey streets on Coastal Cleanup Day, 9am-12pm. That's right, in addition to cleaning up beaches, we're extending the effort to our beloved Downtown!

Check in at 9am at the parking garage at 468 Calle Principal. Please register online so we know to expect you. There's an after party for volunteers, 1pm-3pm - sign up for the after party here.

Dust off those paper Modern cards or break in the new Modern Horizons 2 powerhouses. At Mythic Games Monterey, we're celebrating Magic: The Gathering Modern Constructed every Saturday in August at 1pm. 3 rounds, $10 entry fee, 16 person limit. Proof of full vaccination mandatory. Register 30 minutes in advance with the official Companion app.

Peter B's Brewpub invites you to join us on Saturday, September 18, 2pm-10pm, to celebrate our 25th birthday and kickoff Oktoberfest.

We'll have: Happy Hour all day; a live broadcast with KRML, 2pm-4pm; special Oktoberfest brew; outdoor games in the beer garden; a brewery tour at 4pm with Natalie Mika, our head brewer; and hourly raffles, 3pm-9pm.

Peter B's Brewpub is celebrating Oktoberfest with specials September 18 - October 3. Get Peterhosen Oktoberfest Lager for $8 and grilled bratwurst with mashed potatoes, sour kraut, and grain mustard for $12. Wear your Lederhosen to Peter B's during our...

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents award-winning singer-songwriter Sej Miles, whose musical influences draw from gospel, blues, and folk. Join us for wine tasting and wines by the glass or bottle while you enjoy this up and coming talent.

Golden State Theatre hosts Y&T on Saturday, September 18 at 8pm. Tickets are $39-$99. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Before Mötley Crüe, before RATT, even before...

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.

In September, Franklin Street Collaborative is celebrating summer with special pop up events every Tuesday, 4pm-7pm, and Saturday, 11am-2pm. Today, we'll feature olive wood spoons and cutting boards, jams, spices, and more from Speckled Nose Farm .

Monterey Magic and Comedy Club is pleased to announce that our daily Magic Fusion show will feature comic magician Matt Marcy September 23-28 every night at 7pm and 9pm plus Saturday and Sunday 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.

The Theory and Philosophy Reading Group has returned to Old Capitol Books ! This month, we're going to discuss Kierkegaard's On the Concept of Anxiety . Come talk about theory, philosophy, and how it relates to current events with a friendly group of readers and thinkers.

In September, Franklin Street Collaborative is celebrating summer with special pop up events featuring small, independent bakers every Tuesday, 4pm-7pm, and Saturday, 11am-2pm. On September 25, we'll feature donuts by Vicious Goodies .

Calling all cyclists and mountain bikers! On Studios is partnering with Workhorse Bicycles to host a group bike ride followed by a specialized yoga workshop with Jacqueline Brenton that will focus on the needs of cyclists and mountain bikers....

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

John Vicino started his...

Jazz lovers are invited to enjoy the Monterey Jazz Festival After Hours Dinner and Music package at Esteban Restaurant on Saturday, September 25. The Next Generation Women in Jazz Combo will perform live on the outdoor patio! Ticket price is...

The Golden State Theatre hosts Judy Collins on Saturday, September 25 at 8pm. Tickets are $29-$59. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

The award-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins...

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...

Old Capitol Books is excited to be organizing the 2021 Monterey Poetry Festival, October 1-3. All weekend long, we'll present a collection of poets and poetry in diverse styles and subjects. Events will be held at Old Capitol Books. ...

The Golden State Theatre hosts The Wailin' Jennys on Friday, October 1 at 8pm. The group has grown over the years into one of today’s most beloved international folk acts - three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound.

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.

The Cooper Molera Adobe and the Historic Garden League invite you to attend a Garden Pop-up Sale on Saturday, October 2, 9:30am-12:30pm which will include a plant sale, garden tours, and a...

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents award-winning singer-songwriter Kris Angelis from L.A. Enjoy wine tastings and wines by the glass or bottle while listening to her great music.