The Golden State Theatre presents Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones performing some numbers from the Great American Songbook on Thursday, August 1 at 8pm. Tickets are $40-$90. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .
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, refreshments, and community gathering.
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents Lindsay Beery . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.
Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Kito Rayburn . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents guitarist and songwriter Peter Barnes Martin . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.
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 musical journey at the age of 16, busking on the busy streets of San Francisco. He's come a long way from the days of filling coffee cans with coins and currently has residencies at hot spots throughout the Bay Area.
Every Sunday, 2pm-4pm, chess matches are played between the tumbling piles of books at Old Capitol Books. Come join us for a relaxed game, a chat, or a wee peek at a nearby page. Beginners are more than welcome. Free for everyone.
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter RJ DeMarco . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.
Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist and songwriter 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.
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!
The Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmers Market is held on Alvarado Street every Tuesday, 4pm-7pm, featuring local produce, crafts, and food vendors. We're open rain or shine.
Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Tonight we'll feature Mark Shilstone and Rod Wilson. Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm.
Every Wednesday evening, Melville Tavern hosts the Hump Day Pedal Push: a slow, social bike ride along the Coastal Trail to Lovers Point and back, with a stop along the way to enjoy some food and drink together. All ages and biking abilities are welcome. Meet at 5pm at the tavern, depart at 6pm.
The Golden State Theatre presents The Gipsy Kings on Wednesday, August 7 at 8pm. Tickets are $59-$234. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .
Join artist Gary Lopez at Monterey Museum of Art for a presentation on astrophotography. Lopez's work features the clouds of faintly glowing space gas and dust that populate the night sky, bridging the worlds of nature photography and abstract art. Tickets are $20/$5 .
Om Studios presents Lion's Gate: Yin Yoga and Sound Healing led by Jordan and Austin on Thursday, August 8 at 7pm. Register on the Om Studios website .
Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop presents a cigar tasting event featuring Gurkha cigars on Thursday, August 8, 7pm-10pm. We'll have fine cigars, raffle prizes, and lots of fun! Fee is $40. Ages 21 and over only.
Arts Council for Monterey County presents our Champions of the Arts Annual Breakfast on Friday, August 9 at 9am in the Ferrante Room of Monterey Marriott Hotel. Single tickets are $65, a table for 10 is $600. Purchase your tickets here.
Join us for breakfast and help us honor the incredible individuals who have significantly contributed to the arts in Monterey County!
The Pearl Works is celebrating International Coworking Day on Friday, August 9 by offering $15 day passes (reg. $32) to our friendly coworking space. Book your spot today and come try it on August 9. We're open...
Monterey Car Week is beginning with a remarkable display of historic race cars on Alvarado Street on Friday, August 9, 5pm-7pm! Come on down, see the cars up close, and meet the drivers. This is a family-friendly event.
Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter RJ DeMarco , lead singer of the band Fernway . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents award-winning singer-songwriter Kris Angelis . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.
On the second Friday of every month at Old Capitol Books, we dedicate a night to the creation and sharing of poetry. Join us for a poetry writing workshop at 7pm ($10) followed by an open mic poetry reading at 9pm (free).
Om Studios presents an embodied channeling session and guided meditation led by Bree Melanson on Saturday, August 10 at 4:30pm. Register on the Om Studios website .
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter Dan Cioper . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.
Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Adam Behan . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.
Characters Bar at Monterey Marriott Hotel presents the Dick Whittington Trio on Saturday, August 10 at 8pm. Enjoy some excellent jazz music and good drinks.
Golden State Theatre presents Y&T on Saturday, August 10 at 8pm. Tickets are $35-$65. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter Kito Rayburn . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.
Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents Smoky Vegs Project . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.
Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Tonight we'll feature local musician Wade Egan . Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended. No cover.
RM Sotheby's 2024 Classic Car Auction at Monterey Conference Center is hosting public previews on August 14, 10am-7pm, and August 15-17, 10am-4pm.
With a focus on the top tier of the market, this auction will feature some truly amazing cars. Preview admission is $60 for the weekend. Passes can be purchased onsite at the entrance to the plaza.
Commanche Cellars is celebrating their 6th anniversary on Sunday, August 16, 12pm-4pm, at their winery in Marina. Enjoy wine tasting, live music, barrel samples, a food truck, and a library wine "Clear Out the Cellar" sale.
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter Kito Rayburn . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.
Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents Cement Ship . 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 a documentary film screening by Porsche entitled Edith: Volcano Ascent , at 6pm. Tickets are $32 - purchase here .
The film chronicles a small team's 4-year quest to set a world altitude record by conquering Chile’s Ojos del Salado (the highest active volcano on earth) in a mighty Porsche 911 named Edith.
Characters Bar at Monterey Marriott Hotel presents Red Beans and Rice on Friday, August 16. Doors open at 8pm. Music starts at 8:30pm. Enjoy some excellent jazz music and good drinks.
Monterey Museum of Art presents a workshop on crochet amigurumi on Saturday, August 17, 1:30pm-4:30pm, taught by Lauren Wall. Fee is $35 - register here .
In this class, you'll learn how to crochet little plush...
Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Deborah Russell at an artist's reception on August 17, 2pm-4pm. Drop by the gallery, view the exhibit of Deborah's vibrant paintings of the natural world, Tangled Treasures , and speak with her about her work. Deborah's art will be featured at the gallery through September.
Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Gin Fragonard . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter RJ DeMarco . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.
The Golden State Theatre presents The White Album Ensemble on Wednesday, August 7 at 8pm. Tickets are $30-$70. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter Dead Nettle . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.
Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist and songwriter 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.
Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Tonight we'll feature local musical duo Chuck & Buck , featuring Chuck Brewer (vocals) and Ernie Buck (vocals, guitar). Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended. No cover.
Slowfiber presents Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Sewing Machine on Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm, August 21 - September 11. Space is limited - please register online . Fee is $120.
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.
The Golden State Theatre presents Citizen Cope on Wednesday, August 21 at 8pm. Tickets are $40-$100. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .
MidiCi Monterey invites you to join us for Jazz Night every Thursday, 6pm-9pm. Tonight we'll feature singer Miranda Perl and guitarist Adam Astrup. No cover charge.
Wendi Kirby Music presents A Journey of Sufi Music and Poetry on Thursday, August 22, 7pm-8pm, hosted by writer and MIIS professor Nukhet Kardam and Middle Eastern musician Amir Etemadzadeh. Advance tickets are $35 general, $25 students. $40 at the door.
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents musician Ryan Sesma. Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.
Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Joyce Sampson . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.
Old Capitol Books presents a night of poetry to celebrate the publication of a new chapbook by local poet Heather Flescher on Friday, August 23 at 6pm.
Heather will be joined by poets Paul Corman-Roberts, Cassandra Dallett, Jeff Erwin, Kent Leatham, K.R. Morrison, Brian Sheffield, and Kim Shuck.
Golden State Theatre presents comedian Cristela Alonzo on Friday, August 23 at 8pm. Tickets are $30-$50 - purchase here .
Cristela Alonzo made history when she became the first Latina to create, produce, and star in her own network sitcom, Cristela , for ABC. Her stand-up comedy specials, Middle Classy and Lower Classy , are currently streaming on Netflix.
Slowfiber presents a Beginner Hand Stitching Class starting August 24. We'll meet 3 Saturdays in a row, 10am-11:30am. Fee is $65, register here . Space is limited.
All are welcome to the Annual Turkish Arts and Culture Festival for a weekend of free family fun, August 24 and 25, 11am-7pm, at Custom House Plaza. We'll have live music and folk dancing performances, Turkish food and drinks, and special activities for children.
Slowfiber presents a workshop led by Lyn Sandberg entitled The Upcycled Quilt: A Hand Stitching Class Using the Siddhe People's Style of Construction Commonly Known as Kawandi . Held on Saturday, August 24, 912pm-4pm. Please register on the Slowfiber website .
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter RJ DeMarco . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.
Characters Bar at Monterey Marriott Hotel presents Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Marilyn Scott with the Bill Spencer Trio on Saturday, August 24 at 8pm. Enjoy some excellent jazz music and good drinks.
Compact Disco presents a night of dance music featuring DJ Mr. V on Saturday August 24. Ages 21+ only.
Mr. V's wildly eclectic sound brings spontaneity back to the art of DJing. Experiencing one of his sets is like taking a trip back in time to dance music's golden age.
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter Kito Rayburn . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.
Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents musician Glenn Bell . In recent years, he has performed as a member of the bands Sensory Tribe, The BASSment, and Yeobo.
Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.
Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Tonight we'll feature local musician Ryan Sesma. Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended. No cover.
Join the City of Monterey in celebrating the opening of the Pat Hathaway Memorial Exhibition on Thursday, August 29, 5pm-7pm at Colton Hall Museum. Free and open to the public.
This exhibit celebrates the life and photo collection of the late Pat Hathaway, featuring historical images of Monterey, c.1870-1950, collected and preserved by Pat over the course of 50 years. The exhibit will run through Sept 29.
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents award-winning singer-songwriter Kris Angelis . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.
Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist and songwriter Peter Barnes Martin . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.
Monterey State Historic Park Association presents the inaugural First Theatre Fest on Saturday, August 31, 11am-4pm.
This free event celebrates the summer with a full day of family-friendly festivities in California's First Theatre, the adjoining historic saloon, and gardens. Enjoy a day of music, poetry, family activities, locally made crafts, and refreshments.
Slowfiber presents a class teaching you the next steps of knitting as you make a hat! You'll learn how to use a circular needle, DPNs, and work decreases from instructor Karin Forno. Class runs for four Saturdays, 4pm-5:30pm, 8/31 - 9/21. Fee is $80 - register here .
Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist and songwriter 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.
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents the very talented singer-songwriter Johan Sotelo . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.
Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents a solo set by Jacob Chase , lead singer of the band The Dead Cassettes . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle...
Characters Bar at Monterey Marriott Hotel presents vocalist Julie Capili on Saturday, August 31 at 8pm. Enjoy some excellent jazz music and good drinks.