Events Calendar: 2026-03-01

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.

Golden State Theatre presents comedian Tig Notaro for a second show on Monday, March 2 at 7pm. Tickets are $58-$88 - purchase here .

Tig Notaro is an Emmy, Grammy, WGA, and SAG Award-nominated comedian, actor, writer, director, producer and podcast host named by Rolling Stone one of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time.

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 (extended spring/summer hours), featuring local produce, crafts, and food vendors. Open rain or shine.

Golden State Theatre presents Neko Case on Thursday, March 5 at 8pm. Tickets are $82-$110. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents father-daughter musical duo Keith and Maya Rayburn. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Compact Disco features DJ Geo Stasi. 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.

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 singer-songwriter Talmon Owens . 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 Rodney Crowell with Sarah Henderson on Friday, March 6 at 8pm. Tickets are $49-$88. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here ....

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Al Shamble on Saturday, March 7, 3pm-5pm, at a reception celebrating a new exhibit of his plein air and studio paintings, Peaks and Crests: Adventures in the High Sierras and Along the Coast .

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.

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.

Golden State Theatre presents a night of mariachi music featuring Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez on Saturday, March 7 at 8pm. Tickets are $48-$72. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here ....

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.

Golden State Theatre presents Silversun Pickups with Pure Hex on Monday, March 9 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $88-$204. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here ....

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

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 .

Golden State Theatre presents comedian Ralph Barbosa with two shows on Thursday, March 12: one at 7pm, and one at 9:45pm. Tickets are $54-$77. 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.

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.

Join Om Studios for Beneath the Waves: A Whalesong Yoga Flow class led by Andy Smith on Friday, March 13 at 7pm. Fee is $30 - register here .

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Golden State Theatre presents Liverpool Legends , a Beatles experience, on Friday, March 13 at 8pm. Tickets are $61-$96. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Join Om Studios for Heated Yoga Flow Class: Rap Edition led by Hannah on Saturday, March 14 at 5pm. Fee is $30 - register here .

This strength-driven heated vinyasa yoga class is designed to build...

Compact Disco presents DJs Victoria Rawlins . 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.

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 Sarah Canet . 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 a screening of the new documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead on Saturday, March 14 at 8pm. Tickets are $15 - purchase here .

This film traces the life and career of punk rock pioneer turned rock 'n' roll icon Billy Idol through never-before-seen archival footage and personal interviews with Idol, his family, peers, and collaborators.

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.

Hudson James Boutique is hosting a Sip Shop Sell inside Franklin Street Collaborative on Monday, March 16, 11am-2pm. We’ll bring the muffins, fruit, and beverages.

Here’s how it works: bring your gently loved pieces, set up your own space, price your items, then sell, swap, sip, and shop. Cash is queen. Know your Venmo. Swapping is encouraged. If you find something “new-to-you” and want to style it with something new from the boutique? Even better. DM on Instagram to RSVP and send a rough estimate of how many pieces you plan to bring so we can map out space accordingly.

This St Patrick’s Day, Compact Disco is celebrating with an open to close set by DJ Traps , a DMC Champion and longtime Compact Disco resident. We'll have drink specials all night! Ages 21+ only.

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature Mark Shilstone and Rod Wilson. Between them, they have more than a century's worth of experience as musicians, and they know how to have a good time with the audience! Arrive early and enjoy Melville's Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm.

The Pearl Works coworking space hosts a free workshop focused on practical, foundational financial health and led by Kenneth Cranstone of Three Sheep Wealth Management on Wednesday, March 18, 12pm-1:30pm. Register here.

Join us to master the core principles of building a financial plan, gain tips for making healthy, confident financial decisions, and discover how to support your future without the stress.

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 .

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

Slowfiber presents a class taught by textile artist Kris Nardello. Hitomezashi stitching is a beautiful way to mend and build strength in cloth. We can use the technique on jeans, skirts, tops, and jackets for the design factor, but when it's used over a patch on a pair of worn-down jeans it's magic. Learn more.

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.

Om Studios presents a Spring Equinox Ecstatic Dance Workshop led by Josselyn on Saturday, March 21, 7pm-9pm. Fee is $35. Register here.

We'll begin the workshop by gently arriving in the body through guided somatic...

Golden State Theatre presents comedian Jiaoyang Summers on Saturday, March 21 at 8pm. Tickets are $42-$95. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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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.

Attention, trained barbers and stylists! Shear Addiction Barbershop and Hair Studio is hosting a free, advanced hair cutting class by Fern the Barber . Please DM Shear Addiction if you would like to attend.

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

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.

Golden State Theatre presents comedian Harland Williams on Thursday, March 26 at 8pm. Tickets are $39. 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.

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.

Golden State Theatre presents Fleetwood Macrame, one of the Bay Area's most exciting tribute bands. What began as a simple exercise in fun has turned into an awe-inspiring live experience complete with show stopping renditions of Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits. Tickets are $37-$49 - purchase here .

Cooper-Molera Adobe hosts award-winning author Mary Smathers for a reading and discussion of her latest novels, Unfamiliar Territor y and In This Land of Plenty , on Sat., March 28, at 2:30pm. Come hear her reflections on powerful women's stories that shaped California and the American West. Free.

Slowfiber presents an open lab with tutor Claire DeLucchi to help you with your sewing machine project. Bring your machine and what you're working on and get coaching while learning a new technique. Claire is a long-time garment guru with lots of sewing tips and tricks up her sleeve. $25 per hour. Learn more.

Compact Disco presents a night of house music featuring the legendary Jayvi Velasco of San Francisco. Ages 21+ only.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents musician Nick DiSalvo . 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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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.

Melville Tavern hosts a night of live music with tHE nEW wAVE bAND , 9pm-12am. Come enjoy this lively, rockin' tribute to the New Wave Era of music, 1977-1985. No cover.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist Adam Astrup and vocalist Miranda Perl Astrup . 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-8pm. Tonight we'll feature local musician Ryan Sesma. Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended. No cover.