Upcoming Events

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Trivia Night at Sovino Wine Bar

 
10/4/23
 
 
Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant

Join Sovino Wine Bar for Trivia Night every Wednesday, 7pm-9pm, hosted by Miguel Silva. Prizes are awarded for first and second place. Team size is limited to 6 people or less. No reservations are required, but space is limited. Test your knowledge against other trivia geeks!

Play Kahoot! Trivia at Nacho Bizness

 
10/4/23
 
 
Nacho Bizness

Come on down to Nacho Bizness on Wednesdays, 7pm-9pm, for Kahoot! Trivia Night. Eat nachos, drink drinks, win prizes, and have fun.

Every Wednesday, there are 3 rounds of trivia followed by a speed round⁠. After each round, small prizes are awarded. At the end, all scores are added and the person with the most points wins the big prize⁠.

"The Sunset Limited" at Stanton Center Theatre

 
10/5/23
 
$20
 
Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center

Experience the riveting clash of belief and doubt in "The Sunset Limited." Join us for an unforgettable evening of existential theater probing life's mysteries, October 5-8 and 13-15. Shows are Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. ...

First Friday at Monterey Museum of Art

 
10/6/23
 
free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Come celebrate the weekend with Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street with extended hours and free access to the galleries every First Friday of the month, 5pm-7pm. Enjoy an evening of art, music, and community gathering.

Back Lot Poetry: A Monthly Open Mic at Old Capitol Books

 
10/6/23
 
 
Old Capitol Books

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 hold 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 Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk by Fleet Feet

 
10/7/23
 
free
 
Fleet Feet Monterey

Fleet Feet Monterey, American Cancer Society, and Mizuno are teaming up for our 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Walk and Run on Saturday, October 7 at 8am. Please register here.

Lace up those shoes and show up with like-hearted people who care! This 5K will be an untimed community walk and run for solidarity and support, beginning and ending at Fleet Feet Monterey - we'll go out along the Monterey Bay Recreation Trail to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and back.

Different Worlds: Free Family Fun Day at Monterey Museum of Art

 
10/7/23
 
free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art presents a Free Family Fun Day on Saturday, October 7, 11am-3pm. Drop by the Museum for a fun-filled afternoon art-making inspired by our fall exhibitions.

Featured art activities will include: nightscapes using oil pastels, light exploration in photography, and thangka mandalas using gold and colored paper.

Meet Artist Nancy Olaeta at Venture Gallery

 
10/7/23
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Nancy Olaeta in person on Saturday, October 7, 3pm-6pm. Drop by the gallery, view her new exhibit of scenes inspired by the Monterey Peninsula and Big Sur Coast, and speak with her about her work. Nancy's paintings will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of October.

Pub Run with Fleet Feet and Fieldwork Brewing

 
10/9/23
 
 
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!

Paint and Sip at Sovino Wine Bar

 
10/10/23
 
$40
 
Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant presents a Paint and Sip Class ! This evening, local artist and retired art teacher Bunny Paivine will be teaching an easy-to-follow painting class. You’ll take home your own 11 x 14 canvas painting. Fee is $40, advance registration required. All materials and instruction are included. Wine is extra.

Make a Hand Stitched Organic Cotton Breton T-Shirt at Slowfiber

 
10/10/23
 
$175
 
Slowfiber

Did you know you don't need a sewing machine to make clothes? With a simple pattern and a few tricks, you could make this cute, organic jersey cotton Breton t-shirt (sizes XS-4X) in your lap while sitting in front of...

Beginner Hand-Stitching Class at Slowfiber

 
10/14/23
 
$60
 
Slowfiber

Did you know that sewing is not just for sewing machines? Hand-stitching is so cathartic and soothing that many if us can't imagine a life without it. It doesn't need to be complicated or fancy to be good.

In...

Comedy Variety Showcase: a Controlled Chaos Performance

 
10/21/23
 
$20 General Admission // $30 VIP
 
Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center

Introducing something new! Launched earlier this year, Comedy Variety Showcase presents "Controlled Chaos". Putting a twist on traditional improv, quick wit and spontaneous energy is combined with truth in comedy to bring something fresh and fun to the stage....