Events Calendar: 2026-01-01

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 Talmon Owens of Magenta Spreen. 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 selection of craft beer.

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.

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.

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.

On the second Friday of every month at Old Capitol Books, join us at 7pm for a poetry writing workshop with Brian Sheffield. All levels welcome. Free and open to everyone.

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.

Compact Disco presents a great night of house music featuring DJ Rick Preston and DJ Ed Marco on Saturday, January 10. Ages 21+ only. Admission is free until 10pm, $10 after.

Wendi Kirby Music presents an afternoon recital by classical pianist Frank Wiens. Tickets are $50 - purchase here .

The program will include Liszt's transcriptions of Schubert songs, Beethoven's Waldstein sonata, Rachmaninov's second sonata, and a selection of work by Russian composers.

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.

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.

Compact Disco features DJ Geo Stasi on Friday, January 16. Ages 21+ only. Admission is free before 10pm, $10 after.

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.

The Golden State Theatre hosts comedian Jamie Lissow on Friday, January 16 at 8pm. Tickets are $42-$83. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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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.

The Golden State Theatre hosts Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn on Saturday, January 17 at 8pm. Tickets are $37-$77. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here ....

Compact Disco presents a night of disco and house music featuring Oakland DJs Heather Besos , Mario Dubbz , and Joey da Juice. Doors open at 5pm. Ages 21+ only.

Compact Disco presents a night of disco and house music featuring Oakland DJs Heather Besos and Mario Dubbz on Saturday, January 17. Ages 21+ only. Admission is free before 10pm, $10 after.

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 hosts a free workshop, Level Up Your Goals, facilitated by Allison Rowland . Join us for a transformative session where we move past traditional productivity hacks to generate actual momentum on one of your most stubborn goals. Register here.

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 .

Golden State Theatre hosts the legendary vocal group The Temptations , known for hits such as "The Way You Do the Things You Do" and "My Girl." Tickets are $65-$124. 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 selection of craft beer.

Join Om Studios for Yin Yoga and a Sound Journey led by Jordan. Immerse yourself in a blissful fusion of gentle yoga postures and soothing vibrations with sounds of crystal bowls, gongs, and other healing instruments. Fee is $30 - register here .

Compact Disco features DJ Geo Stasi on Friday, January 23. Ages 21+ only. Admission is free before 10pm, $10 after.

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.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Sarah Canet . 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 hosts An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes , including a screening of the film The Princess Bride , a Q&A session, and behind the scenes stories on Saturday, January 24 at 8pm. Tickets are $40-$185. For...

MY Museum presents our annual Fun & Games Night for ages 21 and up only! Join us for tons of fun board games, music and entertainment, awesome food from local restaurants, and an amazing selection of beer and wine. Admission is $55 per person - register here .

The International Poetry Gathering of Monterey welcomes Monterey County's new Poet Laureate, Marie Boucher, to East Village Cafe on Sunday, Jan. 25, 3pm-5pm. Join us for a celebration of words from the wilds rooted in community, care, and resilience.

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 hosts Dirty Dancing in Concert on Wednesday, January 28 at 8pm. Tickets are $54-$83. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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.

Golden State Theatre presents comedian Frankie Quinones on Friday, January 30 at 8pm. Tickets are $30-$70. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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Compact Disco presents DJ Gavin Hardkiss on Friday, January 30. Ages 21+ only. Admission is free before 10pm, $10 after.

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.

Join us at Cooper-Molera Adobe for an introductory workshop focused on rose pruning on Sat, Jan. 31 at 11am.

Whether you're new to rose care, want to enhance your pruning skills, or learn how to make rose babies, this session is designed just for you. $25. Register here.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents vocalist bronnnwynn , who brings her jazz vocal training to the table and fuses it with pop, rock, folk, and country.

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

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents musician Maya Rayburn. Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Golden State Theatre presents Sons of Cream on Saturday, January 31 at 8pm. Tickets are $43-$91. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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Compact Disco presents a night of house music featuring the legendary Jayvi Velasco of San Francisco on Saturday, January 31. Ages 21+ only. Admission is free before 10pm, $10 after.