Events Calendar: 2025-08-09

For upcoming conferences happening in Old Monterey, please see the Conference Calendar.

It's Circle Time at MY Museum!

8/9/25

MY Museum (Monterey County Youth Museum)

It's Circle Time is coming to MY Museum! Don't miss out on this 10:15am performance by one of the hottest new children's entertainment groups on the Central Coast.

Sketching in the Galleries

8/9/25

Monterey Museum of Art

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.

DJ Marc Cotterell and Kenny Summit at Compact Disco

8/9/25

Compact Disco

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.

Natalie Gelman at Puma Road

8/9/25

Puma Road at Portola Plaza

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!

Dave Tate at Albatross Ridge

8/9/25

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

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.

Leo Kottke and Julian Lage at Golden State Theatre 2025

8/9/25

$55-$84

Golden State Theatre

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.