Events Calendar: 2025-09-01

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.

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-8:30pm. 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.

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 all-ages community gathering featuring art, music, refreshments, and a casual vibe.

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 selection of craft beer.

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.

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.

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 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.

Wendi Kirby Music presents singer-songwriters Anne and Pete Sibley on Saturday, September 6 at 7pm. Known for their beautiful vocal harmonies, this duo has been touring the US with just two voices, a guitar, and a banjo for decades. Tickets are $60 - 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.

Join us at Casa Serrano for a discussion of the rich and colorful history of Stokes Adobe on Sept. 8 at 7pm, when Amelia Ward will give a lecture entitled "Stokes Adobe: A Monterey Landmark's Storied Past."

$10 suggested donation. Please RSVP to Wendy Brickman at 831-633-4444.

The Pearl Works coworking space hosts a Financial Planning Workshop by Kenneth Cranstone of Three Sheep Wealth Management on Tuesday, September 9, 12pm-1:30pm. Register here.

Today we'll cover the basic principles of how finances work, learn what questions to ask, and gain the tips to make your own healthy financial decisions moving forward. Let's set ourselves up for financial success.

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6pm-8:30pm. Tonight we'll feature Memory Lane, playing music from the 60s and 70s. Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended. No cover.

The Golden State Theatre presents musician Mat Kearney with opener Steinza on Tuesday, September 9 at 8pm. Tickets are $55-$208. For more information and to purchase tickets, please 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 selection of craft beer.

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.

The Golden State Theatre presents Queen Nation , a tribute to the music of Queen, on Friday, September 12 at 8pm. Tickets are $35-$76. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here ...

Compact Disco presents DJ Colette on Friday, September 12. Ages 21+ only.

A founding member of the pioneering DJ collective Superjane, Colette is an international DJ, singer, songwriter, and a landmark figure of American dance music.

Slowfiber presents an Embroidery for Everybody workshop taught by Angela on Saturday, September 13, 12:30pm-4:30pm. Fee is $75 - register on Slowfiber's website .

If you see fun embroidery everywhere you look...

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.

Join Golden State Theatre for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 50 years of the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail with the one and only John Cleese! Enjoy a special screening of the beloved film followed by an uproarious conversation and audience Q&A with Cleese himself. Purchase tickets here.

The Pearl Works coworking space hosts a free workshop on Building Your Personal Brand by Jared Dickinson on Tuesday, September 16, 12:15pm-1:30pm. Register here.

Differentiate yourself as a leader by developing a...

The Golden State Theatre presents guitarist Al Di Meola on Friday, September 12 at 8pm. Tickets are $39-$99. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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...

A British Experience: Beatles Night is bringing an evening of live music, English ales and fine wine, sweet and savory nibbles, prize drawings, and a silent auction to benefit Monterey History and Art Association. Tickets start at $95 - learn more and purchase tickets 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.

The Golden State Theatre presents Straight Tequila Night , a 90s country music tribute band from Texas, on Friday, September 19 at 8pm. Tickets are $32-$50. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click...

Miss Fortune (a.k.a. Skylar Walters) is throwing an intimate music show featuring songs from her newest project on Friday, September 19 at 9:30pm at Old Capitol Books. Tickets are $23 - space is limited.

ATTENTION: Tickets are now SOLD OUT. Join the Alvarado Street Brewery Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 20, 1pm-5pm on the lawn of Colton Hall. Enjoy German-style lagers from ASB and 20+ guest breweries , plus food, fun games, and music by DJBadDJ.

Advance tickets are $50 general admission. Includes four 8.5 oz. pours , commemorative tankard, and access to food, games, and entertainment. ($15 for non-drinkers.) Event benefits Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation.

Om Studios presents a workshop entitled Ayurveda for Stress and Nervous System Reset led by Hannah Lonergan on Saturday, September 20, 2pm-3:30pm. Fee is $35 - register here .

In this workshop, Hannah will teach ancient...

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents the Landing Trio featuring Keith Rayburn, Eliza James, and 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 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.

The Golden State Theatre welcomes Fred Armisen to Monterey on his Comedy for Musicians but Everyone Is Welcome tour on Saturday, September 20 at 7pm. Tickets are $57-$138. For more information and to purchase tickets,...

Compact Disco presents legendary Dirtybird artist Mz Worthy on Saturday, September 20. Ages 21+ only.

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.

The Golden State Theatre presents Noah Reid with opener Zachy on Thursday, September 25 at 8pm. Tickets are $42-$83. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here ...

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.

Om Studios presents a Breathwork Journey led by Lindsay at 7pm. Fee is $30 - register here . The workshop will include a gentle yoga flow session, a discussion of breathwork, and a 30-minute breathwork journey.

The Golden State Theatre presents Trevor Hall with opener Will Evans on Friday September 26 at 8pm. Tickets are $54-$123. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here...

In this hands-on ekphrastic poetry workshop at Monterey Museum of Art, 12pm-3pm, participants will explore the art of writing poetry inspired by visual works of art and create a poem of their own. Open to all experience levels. $25. Register here.

Downtown Old Monterey's own Transformative Justice Center is holding a screening of the powerful documentary film Going Inside: Empathy in Action on Saturday, September 27 at Lighthouse Cinema and Event Center in Pacific Grove, 12:30pm-1:30pm....

The City of Monterey presents a performance by guitarist Terrance Farrell on Saturday, September 27, 4pm-5:30pm, at Colton Hall. Admission is free - registration required .

Terrance Farrell is a world-class concert guitarist...

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.

The Golden State Theatre presents comedian Leslie Jones on Saturday, September 27 at 8pm. Tickets are $48-$83. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

For her work on Saturday...

Compact Disco presents DJs Victoria Rawlins and Joey the Juice on Saturday, September 27. Ages 21+ only.

Victoria Rawlins is a multi-faceted artist, DJ, and producer who emphasizes the intersection between underground dance music, post-punk subculture, and deep psychedelia.

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.

The Golden State Theatre presents English rock guitarist and vocalist Robin Trower on Monday, September 29 at 8pm. Tickets are $55-$99 - purchase here . Trower first achieved success in the 1960s with the band Procol Harum.

The Golden State Theatre presents Michael Richards - An Evening of Conversations, Questions and Answers on Tuesday, September 30 at 8pm. Tickets are $42-$77. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .