Events Calendar: 2025-08-01

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents Americana/Blues/Rock/Reggae- Roots musician Dan Cioper . 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 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...

The Golden State Theatre hosts talented comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes , a native of the San Jose Bay Area, for two shows on Friday, August 1, 7pm and 9:45pm. Tickets are $54-$213 - purchase here .

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.

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.

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist France Ruhnke on Saturday, August 2, 3pm-5pm. View her new exhibit, Creative Flow, and speak with her about her work. France's art will be featured at the gallery through September.

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.

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.

Golden State Theatre presents legendary singer-songwriter Steve Earle , performing solo and acoustic, and opener Joelton Mayfield on Saturday, August 2, at 8pm. Tickets are $49-$112 - to purchase, click here .

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.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Rosemary & Thyme High Teas hosts a garden tea at historic Casa Serrano on Sunday, August 3, 3pm-4:30pm. Step into a serene garden setting and enjoy an afternoon steeped in tradition, charm, and connection. Tickets are $75 per person - purchase here .

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.

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.

Breakthrough Men's Community presents a free one-hour session designed to introduce the core principles and transformative impact of the Breakthrough Men's Workshops.

These welcoming, no-commitment introductory sessions take place on the first Tuesday of each month, 5pm-6pm, led by Executive Director Arnold Westphal.

This summer, experience a special evening of live jazz on the patio of Esteban Restaurant! Join us on select Tuesday evenings as the 2025 Monterey Jazz Regional All-Star performers take center stage. With a dinner reservation, you'll enjoy extraordinary performances...

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6pm-8:30pm. Tonight we'll feature local musician Ryan Sesma. Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended. No cover.

Monterey Car Week is beginning with a remarkable display of historic race cars on Alvarado Street on Friday, August 8, 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 musician Matt Masih. 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 Kito Rayburn . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Slowfiber presents a Beginner Hand Stitching Class starting August 8. We'll meet for three consecutive Fridays, 6pm-7:30pm. Fee is $75, register here .

Did you know that sewing is not just for sewing...

The Golden State Theatre hosts an evening with Phil Rosenthal , the creator and star of Somebody Feed Phil, on Friday, August 8 at 7pm. Tickets are $40-$60. For more information and to purchase tickets,...

Compact Disco celebrates the beginning of Car Week with a great night of house music featuring DJs Marc Cotterell and Kenny Summit on Saturday, August 9. Ages 21+ only. Happy Hour 5pm-9pm. Free admission before 9pm.

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents musician Dave Tate . 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 Ojai-based singer-songwriter Natalie Gelman , here in Monterey as part of her summer tour. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you catch a rising star!

The Golden State Theatre presents guitarists Leo Kottke and Julian Lage on Saturday, August 9 at 8pm. Tickets are $55-$84 - purchase here .

The legendary acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke is known for his fingerpicking style which draws on blues, jazz, and folk music, and for his syncopated, polyphonic melodies. If you're a fan of Americana music, you won't want to miss this show.

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents guitarist and singer Rick Chelew . 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 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.

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6pm-8:30pm. Tonight we'll feature local musician Chuck Brewer . Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended. No cover.

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.

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.

Franklin Street Collaborative hosts an evening of Brims and Bubbles. Make your dream custom hat at our Hudson James Hat Bar with all the best accoutrements to adorn our boutique's stylish chapeaus. We'll provide the beverages and small bites. It's gonna be fun! Reserve your spot here .

Slowfiber presents a Tiny House Workshop taught by Carol Brower on Saturday, August 16, 12:30pm-4:30pm. Fee is $100 - register on Slowfiber's website .

Come spend the afternoon with Carole Brower building and...

Compact Disco presents DJs Gavin Hardkiss and Jay Aye on Saturday, August 16. Ages 21+ only. Happy hour 5pm-9pm. Free admission before 9pm.

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 talented 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 Americana/Blues/Rock/Reggae- Roots musician Dan Cioper . 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 Fleetwood Macrame on Saturday, August 16 at 8pm. Tickets are $37. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Fleetwood Macrame...

It's out with the old, in with the new at Mythic Games Monterey's Gaming Flea Market on Sunday, August 17, 12pm-4pm. Use this chance to find some new projects from other gamers in the community.

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 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.

The Pearl Works coworking space announces a Garage Band and Music Production Workshop with George Woods , founder of the Monterey Song School .

George will discuss how to record, mix, and produce your own tracks using Apple's powerful (and free!) music software. Reserve your spot.

Every Tuesday in August, 3pm-8pm, Bobalicious and Bites is offering all students boba drinks for only $5. Come and enjoy!

We think studying definitely tastes better with boba. But don't trust our word - stop by and try it. The owner of the shop makes every cup to order at our counter.

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6pm-8:30pm. 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.

The Golden State Theatre presents Jason Bonham 's Led Zeppelin Evening on Tuesday, August 19 at 8pm. Tickets are $65-$148. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Monterey Museum of Art invites Monterey County educators to a special evening celebrating your creativity, dedication, and the impact of arts education.

Wander the galleries, experiment with hands-on art activities, enjoy light refreshments, and connect with fellow teachers in a relaxed, artful setting. Free to all educators - RSVPs are appreciated .

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 selection 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 while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

The Golden State Theatre presents Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horns on Friday, August 22 at 8pm. Tickets are $50-$125. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Slowfiber presents a Hitomezashi Sashiko Stitching Class taught by textile artist Kris Nardello on Saturday, August 23, 12:30pm-4:30pm. Fee is $85 - register here .

Japanese in origin, Hitomezashi stitching is a beautiful...

Join us at the Museum for a special series of Biennial Artist Mixers, made for Monterey Biennial artists and the artists of our community. Grouped by medium, this series of informal gatherings provides a unique opportunity to connect with fellow...

Compact Disco presents a night of dance music featuring DJs Mr. V and Kenny Summit. Ages 21+ only. Happy hour 5pm-9pm. Free admission before 9pm.

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 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 live music tonight by Asher . 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 Tim Brady, a.k.a Cement Ship . 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, 6pm-8:30pm. Tonight we'll feature Mark Shilstone and Rod Wilson. Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm.

The Golden State Theatre presents the English band 10cc on Thursday, August 28 at 8pm. Tickets are $48-$207. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

10cc...

Learn the basics of ceramic sculpting and glazing at Pulls, Beads, and Buttons: The Necessary Fun Bits , a workshop at Slowfiber. We'll use porcelain clay to make our buttons and then glaze them. Perfect for beginners or those with a bit of practice. Fee is $80 - register here .

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 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 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 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.