All Monterey voters are urged to attend the Monterey Mayor and City Council Candidates Forum at Irvine Auditorium at MIIS. Become an informed voter!
Candidates for Mayor are Clyde Roberson and Bill McCrone. City Council candidates are Timothy Barrett, Terrell Maddox, Ed Smith, and Tyller Williamson. The Mayor serves a 2-year term and City Council members serve 4-year terms. Two seats are open on City Council.
The Pebble Beach Company Foundation and Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation sponsor MY Museum ’s $2 Tuesdays! These reduced admission days are offered on the first Tuesday of every month to all Monterey County residents. Please bring current identification to verify your residence.
The Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmers' Market takes place rain or shine every Tuesday. Hours are 4pm-7pm, October through April, and 4pm-8pm, May through September. Strolling along the three and a half blocks of Alvarado Street, you can find organic...
Middlebury Institute of International Studies presents a free lecture by Clesi Bennett, Coastal Planner at the San Francisco Conservation and Development Commission, entitled Integrating Environmental Justice into Coastal Zone Management of the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday, October 2,...
Middlebury Institute of International Studies presents a free lecture by Lara Birkes entitled The Future of Sustainability in Business , on October 2, 6pm-7:30pm in the McGowan Building, Room 102, on the campus of MIIS.
Lopez Restaurante y Cantina presents an evening of live music featuring Jesus Mendoza, Banda Tierra Menguarense, and Grupo Kurioso Norteño on Friday, October 5. Doors open at 9:30pm. Ages 21 and over only. For more information, phone 831-869-2752. Purchase...
Come celebrate the weekend with Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street with extended hours every First Friday of the month, 5pm-7pm, for ages 21 and over. MMA serves up signature cocktails by local mixologist Bijan Emadi alongside an ever-changing lineup of live music!
Caffe Trieste and Kiki Wow present Trevor Lucier on Friday, October 5, 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Trevor Lucier is a Monterey native and band leader of the up-and-coming musical collective The Proudest Monkeys. His style ranges from singer-songwriter folk to...
Om Studios presents First Friday, a free class on the first Friday of each month! On Friday, October 5, 6:45pm-7:45pm, Paulina will be teaching a yoga flow class accompanied by sweet tunes and candlelight. Sign up on our website...
Monterey Museum of Art on Pacfic Street presents Everyone Is a Storyteller: Finding Your Tale Collage Workshop on October 6, 10am-1pm. Fee is $75 for museum members, $85 for all others.
As we transition from summer to fall, join Union Yoga and instructor Ana Poirier for an Ayurveda-inspired body-mind reset that includes nutrition, lifestyle, self-care, healing wisdom, yoga, self-reflection, stress reduction, and more.
Join Dali17 at the Museum of Monterey for a monthly painting workshop presented by local artists Darls and Darls Fabrications, 4-6pm. The price is $35 per person ($5 discount for Dali17 members). Supplies provided include a canvas, painting supplies, and museum admission.
Caffe Trieste and Kiki Wow present Harpin and Clark on Saturday, October 6, 6:30pm-9:30pm. After playing together in various bands along the central coast over the last 25 years, Harpin' Jonny and Peter Clark have joined together to form a...
Cibo Restaurant invites you to join us for a night of live music featuring the Santa Cruz based band, Matt Masih and The Messengers . A 6-piece jam band from Santa Cruz performing a mixture of funk, soul, groove, and reggae, they play with heart.
Golden State Theatre hosts Grammy Award winner Graham Nash , a legendary artist and an inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriter's Hall of Fame. He's performed as a solo artist, with Crosby, Stills & Nash, and with The Hollies. Tickets are $56-$100 general admission.
Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant presents a Paint and Sip Class ! Tonight, 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. All materials and a glass of wine are included in the $50 fee.
Middlebury Institute of International Studies presents a free lecture by Marce Gutierrez-Graudins entitled The Role of Latinx Communities in Coastal Protection on October 9, 6pm-7:30pm in the McGowan Building, Room 102, on the campus of MIIS.
SBL Entertainment presents Jesse Cook at Golden State Theatre on Tuesday, October 9 at 8pm. Tickets are $40-$65. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .
The Juno-Award-winning Canadian guitarist Jesse Cook, known...
Middlebury Institute of International Studies presents a free lecture by Michael Kimmage entitled The Russian Question: Studying for Policy on October 11, 4pm-5:50pm in the McGowan Building, Room 100, on the campus of MIIS.
Monterey County Youth Museum celebrates Fire Safety Friday, hosting our favorite firefighters from the Monterey Fire Department for an hour of fire safety demonstrations, activities, and a real fire engine.
Lopez Restaurante y Cantina presents an evening of live music featuring Banda Rancho Viejo, Banda Perla del Sol, and Grupo Los Nuevos Genios on Friday, October 12. Doors open at 9:30pm. Ages 21 and over only. Purchase tickets in...
The City of Monterey presents the Monterey Peninsula Archives Crawl on Saturday, October 13, 10am-4pm. This is a self-guided tour highlighting 16 regional institutions displaying treasures from their historic collections. Historians and archivists will be on hand to share the...
All are invited to visit Old Monterey for History Fest 2018 on October 13 and 14, 10am-4pm. Locations throughout the historic downtown area will offer activities over the two days – most events are free! Download the History Fest brochure here.
Venture Gallery hosts an opening reception for local artist Cheryl Kampe's latest exhibition, Red . Using acrylics on canvas and board, these abstract works draw from her feelings of love and passion. Her work is on display throughout the month of October at the gallery.
Caffe Trieste and Kiki Wow present Mark Shilstone and Rod Wilson. Their sets include tunes by groups from the 60’s and early 70’s, but they also play originals and songs by a number of contemporary artists. The unique blend of guitar, voice and percussion make for some exciting and unique arrangements of a lot of your favorites.
Cibo Restaurant invites you to join us for a night of live music featuring the Santa Cruz based band, Matt Masih and The Messengers . A 6-piece jam band from Santa Cruz performing a mixture of funk, soul, groove, and reggae, they play with heart.
As a part of Monterey History Fest 2018 , Colton Hall will hold a unique performance on Sunday, October 14, 2pm-3:30pm, re-enacting the signing of California's first constitution. Local actors will perform as California delegates debating during the bilingual...
Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street invites you to join the Monterey Symphony and musicologist Dr. Todd Samra for an engaging lecture that highlights the Monterey Symphony’s exciting 2018-19 season, Sound Waves, on Tuesday, October 16, 1pm-2pm.
The Old Monterey Foundation presents a free lecture by Jill Walker entitled The Restoration and History of the Old Whaling Station in Monterey. Discover how the neglected adobe home was lovingly restored over time and about its intriguing, sometimes mysterious history.
Middlebury Institute of International Studies presents a free lecture by Lawrence Hislop entitled Opportunities in Polar Research on October 16, 6pm-7:30pm in the McGowan Building, Room 102, on the campus of MIIS. The presentation will focus on contemporary Arctic...
Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop presents a tasting of Sonoma and Napa wines. Come and enjoy a taste of these regions, which produce some of the world's best wines, as well as special pricing and raffles. Fee is $25 for non-members.
Come to Sovino to play Wine Bingo! Really, it's everything you like about Bingo, with wine and Sovino vocabulary ;associated with the numbers. Come and learn a little, play a little, drink a little. There shall be prizes!
Golden State Theatre presents the Tony-Award nominated musical A Night with Janis Joplin, a musical journey celebrating Joplin and the genesis of her musical genius. Tickets are $45-85.
Middlebury Institute of International Studies presents a free lecture by Narushige Michishita entitled Four Future Scenarios for North Korea: What Are the Implications for the US on October 18, 12:15pm-1:45pm in the McGowan Building, Room 102, on the campus...
Peninsula Pilates Project invites you to join us in celebrating our 5th anniversary. Enjoy wine, light appetizers, a silent auction, guest speaker Kate Callahan-Green, and a lot of fun! Tickets are $45 single, $75 couple. Please RSVP by October 12.
Citizens' Climate Lobby Monterey presents a free screening of The Age of Consequences on October 18, 6:30pm-8:30pm, at Irvine Auditorium in the McCone Building on the campus of MIIS. Doors open at 6:15pm. Please register online in advance....
This month, at the Theory and Philosophy Reading Group at Old Capitol Books , we’re going to read Simone de Beauvoir's The Second Sex . Come talk about theory, philosophy, and how it relates to current events with a friendly group of readers and thinkers.
Lopez Restaurante y Cantina and the Monterey Bay Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Group invite you to our popular monthly tasting series, next held on Friday, October 19, 6pm-8pm. Enjoy high quality tequilas and mezcals with other agave enthusiasts, newcomers, and...
Don't miss Morticai’s Murder Mystery Concert at Old Capitol Books, an immersive night of musical mystery! We'll showcase three different musical stages, tied together with a choose-your-own-adventure style murder mystery.
Luminata Books and Gifts presents For Love and Money: The Astrology of Love and Relationship , a lecture by internationally-known astrologer Dan Furst. He'll discuss how planet transits this year and in 2019 will affect our finances and love lives.
The Golden State Theatre presents comedian Steven Wright on Friday, October 19 at 8pm. Tickets are $39-$64. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .
An accomplished stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and film...
Lopez Restaurante y Cantina presents an evening of live music featuring Grupo Escolta and Banda Los Nuevos Sauceda on Friday, October 19. Doors open at 9:30pm. Ages 21 and over only.
Zoom presents Live Your Bliss , a 2-day event at Golden State Theatre on Saturday, October 20 and Sunday, October 21. Tickets are $99. For more information and to purchase advance tickets online, please click here.
Monterey Museum of Art presents Puzzling the Ethereal Zone Mixed Media Workshop with instructor Susan Hyde Greene on Saturday, October 20, 1:30pm-3:30pm. Fee is $25 for museum members, $30 for all others.
Union Yoga presents a Yoga Anatomy and Kinesiology Series with Rob Wilks on 8/25, 9/22, 10/20, 11/10, and 12/8. Over the course of these five Saturdays, Rob will cover anatomy, the movement of a particular part of the body, and...
Om Studios in Monterey presents an Intuition Workshop led by international spirit medium and channel Bree Melanson on Saturday, October 20, 5pm-7pm. Expect guided meditation, lecturing, intuitive practices, writing exercises, a question and answer session, group healing, and fun! For...
Caffe Trieste presents Six String Pharmacy , a Monterey County acoustic-style power duo composed of long-time music veterans and collaborators El Cajon and Mr. X. With influences that span across genres, it's the prescription for what ails you.
The Golden State Theatre presents comedic storyteller Patrick Combs, performing his solo play, Man 1, Bank 0 , on Saturday, October 20 at 8pm. Tickets are $30. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click...
Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services presents the 5th Annual Kidrageous Golden Gallop 5K and Celebration. It's an amazing day of fun for the entire family! All proceeds will support local children with cancer and their families.
Are you a local resident and Interested in having more say about what happens in the Downtown Monterey neighborhood? A kick-off meeting to establish a Downtown Neighborhood Association will be held on Monday October 22, in the Community Room at...
Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant presents a Paint and Sip Class ! Tonight, 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. All materials and a glass of wine are included in the $50 fee.
MIIS presents a free screening of the documentary Irreparable Harm , which gives voice to Alaska Native communities and conservation groups who seek to protect the vibrant coastline of Southeast Alaska from contamination from industrial mining and mitigate past damage before it's too late.
Old Capitol Books hosts a free writing workshop given by authors Dietrich Kalteis and Patrick Whitehurst on Tuesday, October 23 at 6:30pm. Kalteis and Whitehurst will talk about their approach to writing fiction and non-fiction.
Get social and make some new friends! Come join members of the Carmel Valley Women’s Club at a fun fundraiser dinner on Wednesday, October 24 at Cibo Ristorante Italiano. When you make your dinner reservation, mention the Carmel Valley Women’s...
Monterey Museum of Art presents a screening of the documentary film Headhunt Revisited: With Brush, Canvas and Camera on October 24, 6:30pm-8:30pm, at Irvine Auditorium in the McCone Building on the MIIS campus. Admission is $5...
Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop presents a Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Tasting Event including special pricing and raffles. Participation fee is $25 for non-members.
Cibo Restaurant invites you to join us for a night of live classic rock music featuring Silverback , 9pm-12:30am, featuring a group of five talented musicians from as many different backgrounds, including pop, jazz, rock, and...
In honor of Lopez Restaurante y Cantina's anniversary, we're presenting four live bands tonight including Banda Tierra Menguarense, Banda Perla del Sol, Banda San Nicolas de Ameca, and Banda S7. Ages 21 and over only.
Om Studios in Monterey presents a Maiden to Mother Ceremony with yoga, meditation, and reiki, on Saturday, October 27, 11am-2pm. Transform your pregnancy and birth experience with a celebration of your right of passage from maiden to mother. Fee is...
Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street welcomes all ages to join us for a Free Family Fun Day. Today our theme is Spooktacular ! Grab your costume (no masks, please) and join us at the museum for fun and art.
Artist Mark Baer and Friends will be screening the first 75 minutes of his film The Dance of the Little Bells , a live interactive art installation immersive environment at Dali17 at the Museum of Monterey. It will be running...
Caffe Trieste and Kiki Wow present jazz flutist Kenny Stahl who's worked with Stevie Wonder, Jaco Pastorius, Ira Sullivan, Herb Jeffries, and many others. Raised in Chicago, he studied and performed many forms of jazz, from the mysteries of Monk to the preludes of Bach, with stops along the way for Latin, be-bop, Brazilian and Contemporary.
Come to Monterey County Weekly's 30th Anniversary Party and Halloween Ball, a fundraiser for Monterey County Gives featuring multiple no-host bars, squid bites, a costume contest, party favors, and apx. 500 pound of pumpkins. This is no ordinary party! Tickets are $30 in advance , $50 at the door.
Sovino Wine Bar presents an evening of live music featuring vocalist, guitarist, improv pianist, and songwriter Ace de la Vergne . Her music has Southern roots with a soulful, emotionally charged sound.
Cibo Restaurant invites you to join us for a night of live music featuring Strike Twice, 9pm-12:30am. Strike Twice is six seasoned performers who love to groove with rock, funk, jazz, pop, reggae, and blues. Great vocals...
Lallapalooza invites you to Fright Night on Saturday, October 27 beginning at 9:30pm. Cover charge is $5. DJ Mario will be our host, and we'll be having a costume contest! Halloween drinks tonight will include a peach ring martini, a...
CarmelBarre in Monterey is doing Halloween right this year! Join us on Saturday, October 27 at 9:30am as we rock out to '80s tunes with instructor Christi Kearns. '80s attire is strongly encouraged. Prizes will be given to best dressed,...
Beetlejuice is back on the big screen for its 30th anniversary! Enjoy this classic Tim Burton film starring Michael Keaton at Osio Theater on Saturday, October 27 at 9:45pm or Tuesday, October 30 at 7:15pm. Purchase advance...
Revival Ice Cream invites you to help us celebrate our second anniversary! We'll have free ice cream plus face painting 12pm-2pm and music by Ken Constable , 1pm-3pm.
Old Capitol Books announces Fishbowl Poetry, a new open mic event which opens with a featured poet (or two). Today we'll feature Joanna Burrows and Cassandra Davies. Readings begin at 2pm, open mic signups begin at 1:30pm.
Pumpkin Carving & Pinot at Sovino Wine Bar is back! Join us for some Halloween fun on October 28 or 30 at 6pm or 8pm or on Halloween at 6pm. Sovino will provide the pumpkins, carving tools, stencils, aprons and a glass of wine. Call for reservations.
MY Museum presents a Grandparenting 101 Class. What can you expect grandparenting a child ages birth to preschool? We'll discuss current topics about raising infants and toddlers. Fee is $25.
Pumpkin Carving & Pinot at Sovino Wine Bar is back! Join us for some Halloween fun on October 28 or 30 at 6pm or 8pm or on Halloween at 6pm. Sovino will provide the pumpkins, carving tools, stencils, aprons and a glass of wine. Call for reservations.
Middlebury Institute of International Studies presents a free lecture by Meaghan Brosnan entitled A BLUEprint for Marine Resource Protection on October 30, 6pm-7:30pm in the McGowan Building, Room 102, on the campus of MIIS.
Beetlejuice is back on the big screen for its 30th anniversary! Enjoy this classic Tim Burton film starring Michael Keaton at Osio Theater on October 27 at 9:45pm or October 30 at 7:15pm.
Come out and celebrate Brews for Books at Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill! On the last Wednesday of every month, show your server your Monterey library card or a Brews for Books bookmark (available at the library), and we'll donate 10% of your check to the Monterey Public Library.
Pumpkin Carving & Pinot at Sovino Wine Bar is back! Join us for some Halloween fun on October 28 or 30 at 6pm or 8pm or on Halloween at 6pm. Sovino will provide the pumpkins, carving tools, stencils, aprons and a glass of wine. Call for reservations.