Events Calendar: 2021-11-01

Monterey Magic and Comedy Club is pleased to announce that our daily Magic Fusion show will feature magician Jon Armstrong October 28 - November 2 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 on Tuesdays, 4pm-8pm, featuring local produce, crafts, and food vendors. Please note: we'll be closed on December 28 and January 4.

The market is offering free Covid vaccines and boosters (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.

Trivia Nights have returned to Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant. Every Wednesday, 7pm-9pm, trivia rock star Miguel Silva leads us in a match. As usual, there will be gift certificates for the victor.

Monterey Magic and Comedy Club is pleased to announce that our daily Magic Fusion show will feature comic magician Matt Marcy November 4-9 every night at 7pm and 9pm plus Saturday and Sunday at 4:30pm. Purchase your tickets online today.

Golden State Theatre presents Michael W. Smith on Thursday, November 4 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $40-$85. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Multi-Platinum Christian music artist, best-selling author, and acclaimed actor...

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.

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.

Montery Museum of Art on Pacific Street invites you to join artist Na Omi Judy Shintani on a one-hour tour through the exhibition "Shadows from the Past: Sansei Artists and the American Concentration Camps."

Learn how Shintani's family history and experiences as a sansei generation artist have shaped her life and work. Purchase tickets online here.

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

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 19, 2022. The Golden State Theatre hosts comedian Lewis Black on Saturday, November 6 at 8pm. Tickets are $39-$79. For more information and to purchase tickets, please...

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 and published poets.

Throughout November, Franklin Street Collaborative is hosting pop up events featuring local small businesses owned by women. Today, we'll feature baked goods from Dolce Vita Kitchen in Salinas, 4pm-7pm.

Slowfiber is joining forces with the new community coworking space The Pearl Works for a movie night at 5:30pm. We'll be watching the documentary The True Cost , a groundbreaking documentary about the textile industry and its global, social, and environmental impact.

Fee is $5-$10, which will be donated to the nonprofit Fashion Revolution. Please register online . Proof of Covid vaccination required at the door.

Old Capitol Books is kicking off their Anarchist Reading Group on Friday, November 12 at 7pm. View the reading list here.

The Anarchist Reading Group aims to introduce anarchist ideas and deepen our knowledge of...

Golden State Theatre hosts George Thorogood and The Destroyers on Friday, Nov. 12 at 8pm. Tickets are $49-$79. To purchase tickets, please click here .

One of the most passionate performers of blues-based rock and the authors of the definitive anthem “Bad To The Bone,” George Thorogood and the Destroyers have sold over 15 million albums, built a catalog of classic hits, and played more than 8,000 ferocious live shows.

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

Rosine's is serving our legendary Holiday Turkey Dinner on Mondays, which includes freshly roasted turkey, old-fashioned stuffing, homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, candied yams, and broccoli casserole. Served with your choice of homemade soup or green salad. Available for dine-in or take-out.

Throughout November, Franklin Street Collaborative is hosting pop up events featuring local small businesses owned by women. On Tuesday, November 16, 4pm-7pm, we'll feature cookies handmade by Sunshine Dee.signs in Salinas.

Golden State Theatre presents Charley Crockett on Thursday, November 18 at 8pm. Tickets are $25-$45. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Charley Crockett has been a fairly...

Youth Arts Collective's Virtual Holiday Art Show opens on Friday, November 19 and runs through January. We invite you to enjoy the work of these talented young art students! And it's a fantastic opportunity to purchase affordable art for holiday gifts.

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...

Friday night is Magic Night at Mythic Games Monterey! Come join us at 6pm for 3 rounds of Draft Limited. Crack some draft booster packs, pick the best, and pass the rest to build a deck and battle. $16 fee. Proof of vaccination is mandatory.

The Theory and Philosophy Reading Group has returned to Old Capitol Books ! This month, we're going to discuss the issue of war as a social pathology, with work by William Hartung and Robert Kuhry. Come talk about theory, philosophy, and how it relates to current events with a friendly group of readers and thinkers.

Om Studios presents a Full Moon Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Workshop with Paulina at 7pm. Fee is $25. Register in advance on our website .

Throughout November, Franklin Street Collaborative is hosting pop up events featuring local small businesses. Today, we'll feature CBD pain-relief products made by Human Minded in Monterey.

Shelley Bennett Skincare is holding a Holiday Sale and Donation Drive for Community Homeless Solutions, 1pm-3pm.

We're offering 15% off all retail skincare products from our shop and, for each grocery bag of donations you bring for Community Homeless Solutions, you'll receive 1 raffle ticket for a chance to win one of our products. View requested donations here.

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.

Golden State Theatre hosts the legendary American musical group The Temptations , known for hits such as "The Way You Do the Things You Do" and "My Girl." Tickets are $39-$79. 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.

Rosine's is serving our legendary Holiday Turkey Dinner tonight, which includes freshly roasted turkey, old-fashioned stuffing, homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, yams, broccoli casserole, and your choice of homemade soup or green salad. Available for dine-in or take-out.

Throughout November, Franklin Street Collaborative is hosting pop up events featuring local small businesses owned by women. On Tuesday, November 23, 4pm-7pm, we'll feature baked goods made by Michelle Kneads Dough in Salinas.

Monterey Marriott Hotel invites you to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in our iconic Ferrantes Bay View Room overlooking beautiful Monterey Bay on Thursday, November 25, 11am-4pm.

Chef Josh Silva-Arias and his team will prepare a feast of classic...

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Jacks Monterey on Thursday, November 25, 12pm-8pm. Gather with your family and friends under the tree-lined atrium, pair your meal with award-winning wines, and let our team make your Thanksgiving an evening to remember!

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Peter B’s Brewpub invites you to celebrate Thanksgiving with us on Thursday, November 25, 12pm-8pm. We'll have award-winning craft beer, football on 18 HDTVs, and a traditional Thanksgiving plate without all the hassle of cooking.

On Thanksgiving Day, we'll...

Esteban Restaurant offers dine-in and to-go dinners this Thanksgiving to express gratitude in a multitude of ways. Gather around the table and dine at Esteban Restaurant on Thursday, November 25, 3pm-8pm, or pick up our delicious 3-course turkey meal to-go,...

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.

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

Franklin Street Collaborative is celebrating small, women-owned businesses with three visiting vendors! Today, 11am-2pm, we'll feature baked goods from The Mad Batter , beautiful candles from Carmel Candle Lab , and self-care from Nourish 360.

Om Studios, home of yoga, barre, and Pilates classes, is currently offering a special for new students! Enjoy 21 days of unlimited yoga and barre for $59 and/or 3 Pilates Reformer classes for $59. Please visit our website...

The Feral Market has updated our plant section! We now carry even more houseplants and pots to brighten your living and work spaces. And, through the end of 2021, we are offering 20% off all plants and pots.

Join Cha-ya Japanese Tea and Things on Small Business Saturday - we're offering 15% off everything in the store! Open 11am-4pm.

On Small Business Saturday, Slowfiber is having a sale and welcoming Ambar of Geardahl , 12pm-5pm. Ambar creates custom chainstitch and chenille embroidery on cloth and wearables with her hand-operated 1939 "Bonnaz" Singer sewing machine and she's taking special orders.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents the musical duo Songbird Meadow . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Golden State Theatre hosts Tower of Power , the much-lauded creators of their own horn-based, hybrid brand of East Bay soul/funk/R&B/rock. Tickets are $39-$79. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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...

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.