Events Calendar: 2026-07-01

Golden State Theatre presents The Ulitmate Doors: Tribute to The Doors on Thursday, July 2 at 8pm. Tickets are $37-$61. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

At Six Over Coffee and Company, Iris Brooke will fill the walls with her artwork and welcome the community on Friday, July 3, 4pm-7pm. Join us for an art opening and a community fashion exchange. Bring a few pieces from your closet that no longer feel like you and leave with something that does.

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.

Golden State Theatre presents Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks performing Yes epics, classics, and more on Friday, July 3 at 8pm. Tickets are $67-$126. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click...

Monterey's annual 4th of July Parade is a must-attend celebration that draws approximately 20,000 people of all ages to line the streets in and around Old Monterey. We invite you to join us and revel in the festive floats, patriotic displays, entertaining costumes, and musical bands, including the 130-member Impulse Drum & Bugle Corps. The parade begins at 10am sharp.

The City of Monterey's Big 4th of July Celebration and Backyard Food Fest will be held on the historic grounds of Colton Hall, 10:45am-4:30pm. Featuring live music and food for sale, this is a free event!

Monterey State Historic Park Association presents a free July 4th Living History Day for all ages in the Memory Garden behind Pacific House, 11am-4pm.

Bring the whole family for 19th century games, rope making, leather stamping, candle making, and guided history tours.

Colton Hall Museum presents Old Flags of Monterey, an exhibit featuring a variety of historic and replica flags. The Museum will be open on July 4, 10am-4pm. Free admission.

Included in this exhibit are several original flags, dating from the 19th century, that are seldom on public display.

Stars, Stripes & Stories: A Fourth of July Celebration at Cooper-Molera Adobe is a free, family-friendly community event celebrating Independence Day through live performances, crafts, storytelling, and more, 12pm-4pm. View the schedule.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents Ryan Sesma . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Venture Gallery invites you to art demonstrations by Sahar Jabr and Evelyn Klein on Sunday, July 5, 3pm-5pm. Meet the artists and see how Jabr's three-dimensional felt and embroidery work integrate with Evelyn Klein's two-dimensional cyanotypes, etchings, and prints in their new collaborative exhibit entitled Intertwined .

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.

Fleet Feet Monterey hosts a Pub Run every Monday at 6:00pm. We'll begin and end at Out of the Barrel's beer garden (formerly Fieldwork Brewing). 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.

This summer, experience live jazz on the patio of Esteban Restaurant Tuesday evenings, 5:30pm-7pm, June 2 - July 28, when the Monterey Jazz Regional All-Star ensembles take center stage.

Enjoy extraordinary performances by talented student musicians representing the best of Monterey County. Reservations required - call 831-375-0176.

Join the Monterey Public Library Bookmobile for a special children's storytime on Colton Hall Lawn followed by a magical bubble performance by Miss Molly Bubbles on Friday, July 10, 11am-12pm. Free!

Compact Disco presents a great night of house music featuring Rick Preston and DJ Traps . Ages 21+ only.

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 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.

Join Monterey Museum of Art in the galleries for an inspiring afternoon with guest curator Cydney Payton and artist Jane Olin as they share their insights into Jane Olin: Some Trees .

Advance purchase is required....

Compact Disco presents a night of house music featuring DJ Mark Farina with Ivan Ruiz and Kenny Summit . Ages 21+ only. Tickets are $30 at the door.

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 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.

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

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 Native Daughters of the Golden West presents a talk by Jean Anton entitled "The History of the Chautauqua Movement and its Connection to Pacific Grove” on Monday, July 13, 7pm-8pm, at historic Casa Serrano. A $10 donation is suggested....

Tattoo artist Tiny Ghost of Portland Oregon, will be visiting Red Rabbit Tattoo, July 17 & 18. Book your appointment by contacting her via Instagram .

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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 selection of craft beer.

Compact Disco presents a night of house music featuring DJ Blakkat , an original member of multi-platinum selling Mercury Prize winners M People. Working solo as either a DJ or a live act, he’s headlined such legendary venues as PSI in New York and Fabric Room 1 in London. Ages 21+ only.

Golden State Theatre presents comedian Jimmy Failla , host of FOX News Saturday Night with Jimmy Failla, on Friday, July 17 at 8pm. Tickets are $32-$84. For more information and to purchase tickets, please...

Step back into the vibrant art scene of 1870s and 1880s San Francisco, when new wealth fueled an unprecedented appetite for local art.

Join us at Cooper-Molera Adobe Museum for a free, intimate guided tour led by Nicholas Sanchez which explores the lives and works of six remarkable artists whose paintings grace the walls of the historic adobe.

Compact Disco presents DJ Seven Davis Jr and Joey Da Juice. Ages 21+ only.

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.

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.

Golden State Theatre presents comedian George Lopez on Saturday, July 18 at 8pm. Tickets are $77-$136. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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MY Museum is turning 29! We are so honored to have served our community for nearly 30 years, and hope to keep doing so for another 30.

What do we do when we turn 29? We PARTY like a...

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.

Supergroup BPM brings its smooth jazz to Cella's Summer Sessions on Monday, July 20, 5:30pm-9pm. Tickets are $195 and include concert, dinner, wine (for those 21 and over), fees, taxes, and gratuities. Purchase tickets 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 .

Compact Disco presents legendary Baltimore DJ Charles Feelgood along with local favorite Monkeyman . 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.

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

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...

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 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.

Monterey Museum of Art offers safe, creative experiences and tons of fun for children at our downtown Pacific Street location! Summer Camps are taught by professional educators, offering a wide range of skill-building and creative outlets for children ages five...

Compact Disco presents Los Angeles DJ Wally Callerio along with local favorites Loloh and Ed.E. Ages 21+ only.

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

Om Studios presents a Sacred Sound Journey led by Jordan. Join us for a grounding journey designed to guide the body into deep relaxation and the mind into stillness. Fee is $30 - register here .