Events Calendar: 2023-03-01

What does your family do if something happens to you? Who can make decisions on your behalf and what happens to your assets when you pass?

On March 1, 6pm-7:30pm at The Pearl Works, Ashley L. Thompson, a personal family lawyer, will present Estate Planning for Busy Professionals , walking you through the things to consider to ensure your loved ones are supported no matter what happens. Fee is $15. Please register online.

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 Golden State Theatre presents Our Planet Live in Concert on Wednesday, March 1 at 8pm. Tickets are $49-59. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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MidiCi Monterey invites you to join us for Jazz Night every Thursday, 6pm-9pm. Tonight we'll feature vocalist Miranda Perl and guitarist Adam Astrup. No cover charge.

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.

The Pearl Works and Emerging Artists Alliance of Monterey present an opening reception for our newest art exhibition, Pathways , on Friday, March 3, 6pm-8pm. This event is free, but please register online .

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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.

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Gordon Mayfield in person on Saturday, March 4, 3:30pm-6:30pm. Drop by the gallery, view his new exhibit, Into the Heart of Big Sur , and speak with him about his work.

The paintings in Mayfield's show are inspired by his hikes in Big Sur below rock faces, in redwood canyons, and on cliffs edging the sea. His work will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of March.

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.

Golden State Theatre presents John Craigie with The Ballroom Thieves on Saturday, March 4, at 8pm. Tickets are $25-$45. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here ...

MidiCi Monterey invites you to join us for Jazz Night every Sunday, 5pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature Kenny Stahl and Bob Burnett.

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.

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!

Slowfiber presents Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Sewing Machine on Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm, March 8-22. Space is limited - please register online . Fee is $95.

This class is designed for beginners or those who haven't sewn in a long time and want to relearn. You'll choose your project with the help of instructor Jaki Canterbury.

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

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen in Downtown Old Monterey invites you to make your own Pinot Noir blend with our winemaker, Garrett Bowlus, every 2nd Friday of the month, 5:30pm-8:30pm. Tickets available at the door; $35 for members, $50 for all others.

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.

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MidiCi Monterey invites you to join us for Jazz Night every Sunday, 5pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature Janice's Jazz Jam, featuring vocalist Janice Perl.

The Native Daughters of the Golden West invites the community to enjoy a presentation by Sherry Flumerfelt entitled, "The Western Flyer, the Vessel John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts Made Famous, Returns Home!" $10 suggested donation. Please RSVP to Wendy Brickman at 831-633-4444.

Slowfiber invites you to join us for a workshop exploring sashiko stitching taught by textile artist Kris Nardello on Wednesday, March 15, 12pm-3pm. Fee is $70 - please register on our website .

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Eat, drink, and wear green at Peter B's Brewpub on Friday, March 17, 4pm-10pm in honor of St. Patrick’s Day! We'll be serving holiday favorites like Reuben on Rye, Green Beer, Paddy's Irish Whiskey Shots, and Irish Car Bombs all night long.

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

Monterey Public Library presents a free, monthly series of travelogues entitled "Before They Vanish" given by explorer and award-winning author James Michael Dorsey .

Join us in our Community Room on the 3rd Friday of the month, January - June, 5pm-6pm. Advance registration is required .

The Golden State Theatre presents Yachtley Crew on Friday, March 17 at 8pm. General admission tickets are $20-$35. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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Whalefest is an educational and entertaining family-friendly event held at and around Custom House Plaza and Old Fisherman's Wharf on March 18 and 19, 11am-5pm, rain or shine. It includes fun activities for all ages, live music, boat displays, and dozens of fascinating marine-related interactive exhibits by numerous local organizations.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents live music by Sedona. 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 presents comedian Whitney Cummings on Saturday, March 18 at 8pm. Tickets are $30-$75, available on the theatre's website.

Whitney Cummings has appeared in numerous television shows, films, and stand-up specials. Her fifth special, Whitney Cummings: JOKES , was released on Netflix in July 2022.

Join the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters for a free, family-friendly concert on Sunday, March 19 at 3:30pm in the Serra Ballroom of Monterey Conference Center. Space is limited to the first 1,000 guests - please reserve your tickets online .

The Navy Band Sea Chanters are the U.S. Navy's official chorus. The ensemble performs traditional choral music, sea chanteys, patriotic fare, opera, Broadway tunes, and contemporary music. They regularly perform for the president, vice president, and foreign dignitaries.

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant presents a Paint and Sip Class ! This afternoon, 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.

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

Attention: the Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmers Market has been canceled today, March 21, for weather and safety reasons.

The National Weather Service is forecasting severe thunderstorms and strong winds for the Monterey Bay Area.

Stay warm and dry, everyone! We look forward to seeing you at the market next week on March 28.

MidiCi Monterey invites you to join us for Jazz Night every Thursday, 6pm-9pm. Tonight we'll feature vocalist Miranda Perl and guitarist Adam Astrup. No cover charge.

Om Studios presents a Cacao Ceremony and Dance on Saturday, March 25, 6pm-8:15pm. Fee is $55. Please register on our website.

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Golden State Theatre presents Oingo Boingo Former Members with special guest The Untouchables on Saturday, March 25, at 8pm. Tickets are available on the theatre's website .

The headlining band features former members of the legendary New Wave group Oingo Boingo performing hits like Dead Man's Party , Weird Science , We Close Our Eyes , Just Another Day , and many more. If you want some high-energy music that will keep your feet moving, come to the show!

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents musician Glenn Bell . In recent years, he has performed as a member of the bands Sensory Tribe and The BASSment.

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

MidiCi Monterey invites you to join us for Jazz Night every Sunday, 5pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature saxophonist Paul Contos and guitarist Bob Basa.

Have you ever wished you could make use of all of your leftover fabric pieces that are too small for standard garments? Slowfiber presents a six-week class where you'll learn how to make a Stash-Buster Dress or Tunic out of those scraps combining textures and colors.

Class runs Tuesdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm, March 28-May 2. Fee is $150. Register on the Slowfiber website. Students should be able to operate their sewing machine very well and follow a simple pattern.