Events Calendar: 2026-04-12

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

Whalefest Monterey 2026

4/12/26

free

Custom House Plaza

Whalefest is an educational and entertaining family-friendly event held at and around Custom House Plaza and Old Fisherman's Wharf on April 11 & 12, 10am-5pm, rain or shine.

It includes fun activities for all ages, live music, tours of research and rescue vessels, lots of interactive exhibits, and a symposium at Stanton Center .

Spring Art and Wearable Art Sale at Venture Gallery

4/12/26

free

Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to a two-day Spring Art and Wearable Art Sale featuring the work of Venture Gallery artists on Saturday and Sunday, April 11 & 12, 10am-6pm. We'll have racks of art and wearable pieces at "Spring Cleaning" prices, and artist demonstrations out on Alvarado Mall.

Maya and Keith at Puma Road

4/12/26

Puma Road at Portola Plaza

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.

Dan and Laurel Quartet at Wendi Kirby Music

4/12/26

$50

Wendi Kirby Music, LLC

Wendi Kirby Music presents the Dan and Laurel Quartet, featuring Dan Frechette, Laurel Thomsen, Dan Robbins, and Bruce Handloff. Tickets are $50 - purchase here .

Dan and Laurel are prodigious Roots-Folk musicians with songwriting that sets them apart. Expect soaring violin, diverse guitar styles, compelling storytelling, a dash of humor, and unique vocal rapport.