Events Calendar: 2026-05-01

Slowfiber presents Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Sewing Machine taught by Dawn on Fridays, 11:30am-1:30pm, May 1-22. Space is limited - register online . Fee is $150.

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.

Compact Disco presents DJ Traps , a DMC Champion and longtime Compact Disco resident, on Friday, May 1. Doors open at 5pm. Ages 21+ only.

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.

Golden State Theatre presents Jonathan Van Ness, stopping by Monterey on his Hot and Healed comedy tour, on Friday, May 1 at 8pm. Tickets are $51-$81. For more information and to purchase tickets, ...

Join us in the Cooper-Molera Adobe gardens, 1pm-3pm, for our Garden Art Walk - an afternoon of creativity, community, and nature. Suggested donation is $8.

Stroll through our beautiful gardens and engage with hands-on art lessons for all ages by artist Kristen Burroughs, including color swatches of the garden, flower coloring pages, and drawing and painting of flowers.

The City of Monterey presents a free concert by classical viola player Kim Uwate on Saturday, April 4, 4pm-5:30pm, at Colton Hall. Admission is free - registration required .

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Compact Disco presents DJ Colette with Joey da Juice. Doors open at 5pm. 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.

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 Molly Tuttle and Ketch Secor on Saturday, May 2 at 8pm. Tickets are $45-$219. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click 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 for A Taste of Brittany. Crepes of Brittany owners Daniel Peron and Thierry Crocquet will hold a free crepe-making demonstration and tasting as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the rich culinary and cultural history of Brittany, France. Space is limited - please RSVP via email .

Fleet Feet Monterey hosts a Pub Run every Monday at 6:00pm. We'll begin and end at Fieldwork Brewing Company. All paces, levels, distances, and abilities are welcome. Post-run, we can grab a beer together!

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.

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.

Stokes Adobe presents a Spring Market on Saturday, May 9, 12pm-5pm. Enjoy an afternoon of shopping from local women-owned businesses, tasting delicious bites from our kitchen, and sipping curated drinks from the bar. It's the perfect spot to pick up something special for Mother's Day!

Slowfiber presents Unlock Your Creativity with Nuno Felt Scarf Making, a workshop led by instructor Sahar Jabr. Register here.

Join Slowfiber for this workshop perfect for beginners and intermediate participants. The goal? To unleash your inner artist and take home a one-of-a-kind scarf.

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Gordon Mayfield on Saturday, May 9, 3pm-5pm, at a reception celebrating the new exhibit of his watercolor paintings, Alive . This is a great chance to speak with Gordon about his work.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents the musical duo Songbird Meadow . 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 Eric Johnson on Saturday, May 9 at 8pm. Tickets are $52-$76. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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Nami Restaurant invites you to join us on Mother's Day for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, 8:30am-9pm. Reservations are recommended. View our special menu.

For parties of 12 or more, please phone 831-649-8151.

This Mother's Day, treat your mom to a delightful brunch at Esteban Restaurant. With a delicious seasonal menu crafted by Executive Chef Steven Patlan, you'll be able to savor the vibrant flavors of Monterey Bay and local farms. Reservations are recommended - please phone 831-375-0176.

Monterey Marriott Hotel invites you to enjoy a Mother's Day Champagne Brunch in our iconic Ferrantes Bay View Room overlooking beautiful Monterey Bay on Sunday, May 10, 10am-2pm. View the menu here. Please phone 831-647-4018 for reservations.

Celebrate Mother's Day at Cooper-Molera Adobe, 10am-2pm on Sunday, May 10, with a beautiful Sunday focused on flowers, plants and handmade treasures.

Back by popular demand, our Flower Bouquet Bar invites you to create and wrap...

May is Historic Preservation Month, and Monterey State Historic Park Association (MSHPA) and Monterey History and Art Association (MHAA) are teaming up to provide two historic preservation lectures in the Stanton Center Theater on Sunday, May 10, 1pm-3pm. This event...

Celebrate Mother’s Day with timeless elegance as Rosemary & Thyme High Teas invites guests to a beautifully curated Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea on Sunday, May 10, 3pm-4:30pm.

This special event offers a refined escape filled with delicate flavors, thoughtful presentation, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Tickets are $90 - purchase here .

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 Transformative Justice Center invites business and community leaders to join us for wine, small bites, and a guided walk through our center - a space dedicated to bridging the divide between incarceration and community - on Tuesday, May 12, 5:30pm-7pm. RSVP via email.

Experience our reconstructed prison cell, a short introduction to our program, and a firsthand story from someone who has returned home.

Om Studios presents a Couples Yoga Ceremony, 7:15pm-8:30pm. Fee is $65 per couple - register here . Through guided breathwork, synchronized movement, and supportive partner poses, you'll deepen your bond while releasing tension in the body.

Whether you're new to yoga or experienced practitioners, this class offers a beautiful way to share presence and mindfulness with someone special.

Compact Disco presents legendary Dirtybird artist Mz Worthy with Loloh and Ed.E. Doors open at 5pm. Ages 21+ only.

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.

Wendi Kirby presents a free music workshop via Zoom: From Reading to Creating: A New Way to Play Piano on Saturday, May 16 at 11am. This is a live, guided experience at the keyboard designed to move you from reading the music to creating your own. Register here.

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.

Golden State Theatre presents comedian Chelsea Handler on Saturday, May 16 at 8pm. Tickets are $119-$239. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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Slowfiber presents an open lab with garment guru Claire DeLucchi to help you with your sewing machine project. Fee is $25 per hour - book for as much time as you need in this drop-in class. Learn more and register.

Compact Disco presents DJ Traps , a DMC Champion and longtime Compact Disco resident, with Loloh and Ed.E. Doors open at 5pm. Ages 21+ only.

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.

Slowfiber presents a workshop entitled Felting Favorite Environments: A Landscape, led by instructor Sahar Jabr. Register here.

You’re invited to bring a landscape photo that speaks to you - a place you love, remember, or dream of. We’ll use it as inspiration for a wet felting project. The process is gentle, tactile, and meditative.

Join Monterey Museum of Art in the galleries for an inspiring afternoon with guest curator Robert W. Edwards as he shares his insights into Mary DeNeale: Doyenne of the Carmel Art Colony . Advance tickets required - purchase tickets here.

Compact Disco presents DJ Seven Davis Jr . Doors open at 5pm. Ages 21+ only.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents the musical duo Songbird Meadow . 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 Classic Albums Live : Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" on Saturday, May 23 at 8pm. Tickets are $42-$96. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here...

On Memorial Day, May 25, Monterey State Historic Park will open the Stevenson House (530 Houston St.) and Larkin House (464 Calle Principal) for the holiday. The Stevenson House will be open 10am-1pm , while Larkin House will be open 1:30pm-4:30pm . (Note the staggered times!)

Admission to both houses will be free and staff will be on-site to answer questions and provide information about the buildings to visitors.

Enjoy a free Memorial Day Concert for all ages on the lawn in front of Colton Hall and Monterey City Hall on Monday, May 25. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic snacks!

At 1pm, the Cypressaires Barbershop Chorus will start the show. At 2pm, the full 40-piece Monterey County Pops! orchestra , conducted and hosted by Dr. Carl Christensen, will play a selection of popular and patriotic music.

The Pearl Works coworking space invites you to join us for a mid-day deep dive Skill Share, 12:30pm-1:30pm. Fee is $10. Register here.

These sessions offer a casual, high-impact way to learn something new. For this session, we’ll explore topics from writing to practical workflows and much more, covering everything from the basics to pro-tips you can implement immediately.

The Golden State Theatre presents Straight Tequila Night , a 90s country music tribute band from Texas, on Tuesday, May 26 at 8pm. Tickets are $26-$32. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click...

Old Capitol Books presents How to Become a Philosopher, a discussion with philosopher-in-residence Robert Kuhry on Thursday, May 28. Doors open at 6pm. Discussion to follow. This event is free and open to everyone.

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 .

Artist Victoria Stocker will be showing her work at Six Over Coffee and Company on Friday, May 29, 3:30pm-7pm. Come meet the artist and enjoy her metallic screen prints along with a few of her favorite...

Kin Haus Collective presents an elevated Moms Night at The Hot Spot Monterey featuring a guided ceramic plate painting experience, curated local vendors, raffle, and a mobile bar on Friday, May 29, 4pm-7pm. Tickets are $85 - purchase here .

Come celebrate love, inclusion, and community as the City of Monterey and Monterey Peninsula Pride raise the Pride flag at Monterey City Hall on Friday, May 29 at 4pm. All are welcome. It's a good opportunity to connect with local LGBTQIA2S+ folks and allies.

Compact Disco features DJ Geo Stasi. Doors open at 5pm. 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.

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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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...

Wendi Kirby Music hosts She Writes Songs : a collaborative celebration of song, sound, and storytelling featuring singer-songwriter Sarah Gillespie, pianist Wendi Kirby, and special guests. Tickets are $55 - purchase tickets here .

Golden State Theatre presents Chiqis: The Alma de Luz Experience on Saturday, May 30 at 8pm. Tickets are $58-$157. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Be transported to the roaring glamour of the 1920s as Carmel Delights Dance Company presents a burlesque production of Chicago in California's First Theatre. Tickets are $45 - purchase here.

This sultry reimagining of the iconic musical blends classic vaudeville flair with bold burlesque artistry, delivering an evening of seductive choreography, shimmering costumes, and high-voltage storytelling.