Events Calendar: 2025-06-01

Join the award-winning multicultural artist and songwriter Lisara for Free to Be , a sound healing concert on Sunday, June 1, at 3pm at the Stanton Center. Enjoy a sensual, soul-nourishing afternoon in an immersive journey to your unique nature.

Tickets are by donation - all proceeds will benefit The Wahine Project. Purchase tickets.

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 Fire Department hosts a town hall event for residents of New Monterey and Old Monterey (Council District 1) on Monday, June 2, 6pm-7pm in the Monterey Council Chamber.

Fire Division Chief Justin Cooper and Fire Inspector Jen Valdez will discuss defensible space inspections and emergency evacuation routes.

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!

Winner of Monterey County Weekly's awards for Best Farmers Market 2025 and Best Place to See and Be Seen !

The Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmers Market is held on Alvarado Street every Tuesday, 4pm-8pm, featuring local produce, crafts, and food vendors. Open rain or shine.

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature local musician Ryan Sesma. Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended. No cover.

Golden State Theatre presents Three Dog Night on Thursday, June 5 at 8pm. Tickets are $58-$152. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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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.

The Golden State Theatre presents Rising Appalachia on Friday, June 6 at 8pm. Purchase tickets here .

Eschewing industry norms, Leah and Chloe Smith have followed their intuition to independently forge their own path with their iridescent elixir of global soul music.

Expecting soon? Filled with questions and concerns? The Pearl Works is hosting an Evidence Based Childbirth Class taught by Autumn Tottenham, a certified birth and postpartum doula, beginning Saturday, June 7, 10am-12pm.

In the class, you'll meet with an...

Bring the whole family to Monterey Museum of Art for a free, fun-filled day of creativity, community, and celebration for all ages on Saturday, June 7, 11am-3pm. Admission is free.

Create art inspired by the 2025 Monterey Biennial and engage with the exhibition in a brand-new creative setting.

The Transformative Justice Center presents a screening of the documentary, Going Inside, at Golden State Theater on Saturday, June 7, 11:30am-1pm. Admission is by donation. Purchase tickets here .

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Join us in the Cooper-Molera Adobe gardens for a day of creativity, community, and nature at our Garden Art Walk on Saturday, June 7, 12pm-2pm.

Stroll through our beautiful gardens and engage with free, hands-on art lessons for all...

Explore your creative side at MMA's new event, Sketching in the Galleries! Immerse yourself in our current exhibitions and learn about the art on display. Materials provided.

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local painter Sherree Anderson on Saturday, June 7, 3pm-5pm. View Sherree's new exhibit, Pacific Ocean Inspirations, and see her demonstrate her painting technique. Her art will be featured at the gallery through June.

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

Wendi Kirby Music hosts a Sound Bath Journey with Michael Martinez, Sherry Finzer, and ValiAnna Francis on Saturday, June 7, 7pm-8:30pm. Tickets are $40 - purchase here .

Prepare to be enveloped in the sounds of piano, flutes, crystal bowls, and ethereal vocals that will transport you into a state of deep relaxation and rejuvenation. Bring a mat, blanket, or cushion for your comfort.

The Golden State Theatre presents a night of yacht rock with Mustache Harbor on Saturday, June 7 at 8pm. Tickets are $31-$37. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here ....

Compact Disco features DJ Geo Stasi on Saturday, June 7. Ages 21+ only.

A member of Funk Lab Productions in the late 90s, Geo Stasi draws inspiration from such diverse genres as Funk, Disco, R&B, Soul, Freestyle, and Hip Hop.

Sovino Wine Bar presents a Suncatcher Workshop with Carrie of Nautilus and Sway , 1pm-5pm. Join us for an afternoon of crafts and wine as we make our own suncatchers. Fee is $60 for materials and instruction. Reserve your spot.

Om Studios presents a Franklin Method Mat Pilates Workshop on Sunday, June 8 at 1pm. Fee is $35. Register here.

This workshop focuses on creating better body awareness through specific exercises using props and mat Pilates techniques.

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.

Esteban Restaurant invites you to enjoy live jazz on our patio as the 2025 Monterey Jazz Regional All-Stars take center stage this summer. With a dinner reservation, you'll enjoy extraordinary performances by talented student musicians representing the best of Monterey County.

Performances Tuesdays, 5:30pm-7pm, on 6/17, 7/8, 7/15, and 8/5. To reserve your table, call 831-375-0176.

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature the Wild at Heart Duo with vocalist Lisa Kincaid and guitarist Sam Nilsson. Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended.

Monterey State Historic Park is celebrating California State Parks Week , June 11-15. Join us for free daily tours departing at 12:30pm daily from Custom House. Registration is recommended (search by date).

June 11, 13, & 15, take a free Garden Tour with stops at the Memory Garden and Casa Soberanes Garden, learning about the gardens' history and the flowers that bloom there.

Monterey State Historic Park is celebrating California State Parks Week , June 12-15! Join us for free special tours departing daily at 12:30pm from Custom House. Registration recommended (search by date).

On June 12 & 14, catch the Arts and Literature Tour. Hear readings about Monterey Bay by notable writers and view work by some of California’s preeminent painters.

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 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.

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It's Circle Time is coming to MY Museum for a Summer Residency! Don't miss out on an evening kick-off concert for all ages by one of the hottest new children's entertainment groups on the Central Coast.

Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are free for MY Museum members, $15 for all others. Purchase tickets.

Old Capitol Books hosts a live reading of Daughters of Nothing, a transgender drama by Heather Flescher, on Friday, June 13 at 7pm. Produced by playwright Heather Fletcher and local director River Navaille. Suggested donation $13.

The Golden State Theatre presents An Intimate Evening with Walter Trout on Friday, June 13 at 8pm. Tickets are $37-$82. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here ....

Monterey State Historic Park hosts a free community craft day for all ages on Saturday, June 14, 11am-4pm. Visit the Memory Garden for leather stamping, candle making, and more!

Om Studios presents a Yoga Inversions Workshop taught by Lynn Cordell on Saturday, June 14, 1:30pm-4:30pm. Fee is $40 - register here .

In this yoga workshop, we'll immerse ourselves in the art of handstands, arm...

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 Dan Cioper . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

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Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist and singer Blaise DiGirolamo performing cover songs and originals. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite...

Compact Disco presents DJ Gavin Hardkiss on Saturday, June 14. Ages 21+ only.

Gavin Hardkiss helped pioneer the US electronic dance scene with the groundbreaking record label Hardkiss Music. He quickly joined the ranks of the International DJ elite, jetting to raves and clubs around the world to perform his eclectic sounds.

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.

Join Johnny Wicks for an afternoon of fire, flavor, and fragrance. Guests will blend their own signature whiskey-scented candle while enjoying a whiskey flight and a delicious spread of wings (from mild to wild) and pizza. $65 - register here .

At this summer camp at Monterey Museum of Art, design your custom LEGO® creation to take on any challenge. Mix and match chassis designs using wheels, treads, or walking legs and then combine these with tools like drills, hammers, and...

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature Dr. T and the Remedy, with Greg Tapson and Steve Moseley. Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended. No cover charge.

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 hosts a night of live music featuring Poppyfield , And Hod , E-Fem.URL, and Rip Florence on Friday, June 20 at 7pm. Admission $10, but no one...

Compact Disco presents a great night of house music featuring DJ Rick Preston on Friday, June 20. Ages 21+ only.

Join Monterey Museum of Art for an afternoon of conversation with Monterey Biennial Jurors Demetri Broxton, Ann Jastrab, and Hector Dionicio Mendoza. Dive into the Biennial's review process and learn about these distinguished members of California's art scene. Purchase tickets.

For National Smoothie Day on Saturday, June 21, Jamba in Old Monterey is offering one small (16 oz.) Strawberry Whirl or Mango-a-Go-Go for only $1. Offer good 3pm-6pm, in-store only.

Spend the longest day of the year at the Monterey Biennial at this unique event dedicated to California's creative community. Join other artists, gallerists, and prominent members of the region for an evening of...

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents father-daughter duo Keith and Maya 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 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.

Compact Disco presents a night of dance music featuring DJs Mr. V and Kenny Summit on Saturday, June 21. 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.

The Golden State Theatre presents Wayne Newton : Up Close and Personal on Saturday, June 21 at 8pm. Tickets are $88-$159. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here ....

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.

Alvarado Street Brewery is holding a Schitt's Creek Trivia Night in the beer garden, 7pm-9pm!

Put your Rose family knowledge to the test! We're fundraising for Monterey Peninsula Pride tonight - suggested donation is $5. Costumes encouraged.

Cella Restaurant hosts the second annual Coastal Cocktail Clash on Monday, June 23. Seven talented local bartenders are ready to shake things up and show off their mixology skills in competition. Don't miss out on this epic showdown! More info.

The Pearl Works community coworking space hosts a Conversation Corner open to all on the last Tuesday of every month, 6pm-8pm. Meet some new people and bring a dish or treat to share potluck style. Suggested donation is $5-$20.

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature local musician Chuck Brewer . Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended. No cover.

Om Studios presents a Restorative Yoga workshop led by Gennica Cochran. This gentle practice is designed to soothe the nervous system and release tension through a series of supported postures, calming breath work, and guided meditation. Fee is $30 - register here .

Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop presents a cigar tasting event featuring Endure cigars made by E.P. Carrillo on Thursday, June 26, 7pm-10pm. Fee is $40. Join us for some great cigars, raffle prizes, and lots of fun.

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents the musical duo Magenta Spreen , featuring singer-songwriters Kristen Gradwohl and Talmon Owens. Experience live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

The Golden State Theatre presents the award-winning group The Wailin' Jennys on Friday, June 27 at 8pm. Tickets are $53-$124. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant is hosting a Pride Party on Saturday, June 28 beginning around 12pm after the Monterey Peninsula Pride Parade ! Come on down and join us in supporting and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

In collaboration with Monterey Peninsula Pride, The Pearl Works will host a friendly Conversation Corner in a community tent during the Pride celebration on Saturday, June 28, 12pm-3pm.

Enter into a safe space that allows for meaningful connections and discussions, separate from the hustle and bustle of the festivities.

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 Linda Arceo , an accomplished singer, songwriter, and acoustic rhythm guitarist. 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 E&K Band - singer Eliza James and singer-guitarist Keith 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 Vegas Project . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.