Covid-19

MY Museum Reopening Soon!

Monterey County Youth Museum, located at 425 Washington Street, is happy announce we'll be reopening to members on June 17 and to the general public on July 1. Online reservations are required - tickets will be available on our website for members on June 1 and for the general public on June 15. We have missed you sooooo much!

Did you have a MY Museum membership when the pandemic closed everything down in 2020? Your membership was frozen the day we closed and will be reactivated on June 16.

Golden State Theatre Reopens in August 2021

Golden State Theatre, located at 417 Alvarado Street, is reopening in August 2021 with a great line-up for the late summer and fall. View our schedule here! You can purchase tickets for all shows on our website beginning May 14 at 10am.

Please note: Any Golden State Theatre tickets that were purchased for postponed shows in 2020 will be honored for the new date - the Theatre will be sending out updated 2021 tickets prior to the show. If you do not see your 2020 entertainer listed, please be patient - we are still working on confirming reschedule dates for 2021.

Paris Bakery Now Hiring

Paris Bakery, a family owned business, is now hiring! We are looking for a full time Pastry Chef, full time Baker's Helper, part time Dishwasher, and part time Counter Help/Cashier/Deli Helper. Please come in person to Paris Bakery at 271 Bonifacio Place or e-mail your resume to us .

New Stickers at The Feral Market

Do you want to have a little fun? Spread some smiles? You're in luck because The Feral Market has new stickers in stock! We've got the ridiculous and the sublime. Your water bottle won't know what happened. The Feral Market is located at 261 Alvarado Street.

Supercuts May Special: Tea Tree Experience

Now through May 31, Supercuts at 488 Alvarado Street is offering 50% off our Tea Tree Experience (reg. $12), featuring a shampoo and conditioning treatment using Paul Mitchell tea tree products, a relaxing scalp massage, and a hot steam towel. You can also save 10% off all of our Paul Mitchell tea tree products with purchase of this Experience.

Flourless Chocolate Cake at Alta Bakery and Cafe

We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you a photo from Alta Bakery and Cafe of their flourless chocolate cake with rose petals and raspberries. We believe it may be perfect, but we need your help in testing our hypothesis. Alta Bakery and Cafe is located 502 Munras Avenue.

Rosine's Special for MPUSD Teachers, May 2-8

May 2-8, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Rosine's Restaurant is offering 10% off for teachers who work for Monterey Peninsula Unified School District with proof of employment. Just bring a pay stub, your badge, or e-mail signature with DL or other picture ID. Visit Rosine's at 434 Alvarado Street.

New Turbo Como SL at Workhorse Bicycles

The new Turbo Como Super Light from Specialized, now available at Workhorse Bicycles, will have you riding in style. It will also carry your goodies and leave you with enough energy to make dinner when you get home, thanks to an assist from the Super Light System motor. Visit Workhorse Bicycles at 486 Washington Street.

New Signature Flavor at Revival: Banana Caramel Ice Cream

Revival Ice Cream is happy to announce our newest signature flavor: banana caramel ice cream! Our house made ice cream is infused with sweet bananas and combined with thick, rich ribbons of chewy caramel. (It's soooo good!) Visit us at 463 Alvarado Street.

Mother's Day Special at Puma Road at Portola Plaza

In honor of Mother's Day, Puma Road at Portola Plaza is offering our 2019 Rose of Grenache for $10 per bottle, now through Monday, May 10. Our wine tasting room is open for indoor and outdoor wine tasting and retail sales, Mon & Thurs, 2pm-7pm, and Fri-Sun, 2pm-8pm, at 281 Alvarado Street.

Jamba Launches New Breakfast Items

Jamba, located at 398 Alvarado Street, has launched new fuel-good menu items including their take on the classic breakfast sandwich, the Handwich, designed to fit in one hand for easy eating on-the-go.

For a limited time only, order an Impossible™ Sausage Handwich; a Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Handwich; or a Spring Veggie Egg Bake and pair it with your favorite smoothie to save $1.

Mother's Day Brunch & Wine Tasting at Monterey Marriott Hotel

Monterey Marriott Hotel invites you to join us for Mother's Day Brunch at Fin & Field Restaurant and a complimentary wine tasting by Daou Vineyards in Ferrantes Bayview Room on Sunday, May 9, 10am-2pm.

Price for brunch is $60 per adult, $30 per child ages 5-12 (prices do not include gratuity or tax). Please phone for reservations, 831-647-4048. View the menu here.

Macaron Gift Boxes at Parker-Lusseau Pastries

Parker-Lusseau Pastries invites you to give the gift of colorful macarons! We have gift boxes available in chartreuse or pink which each hold 9 macarons. Assorted flavors vary weekly - please ask about our selection at our cafe at 539 Hartnell Street.

Youth Arts Collective Online Workshop: Spiral Mobile

Youth Arts Collective has been publishing some great videos, walking through art projects suitable for all ages. In the latest video , join YAC artists Marcia Perry and Raven Cook as they teach you how to make your very own spiral mobile! These are beautiful, decorative pieces where you can let your creativity run wild.

New Menu Items at Nacho Bizness

Joy and jubilation! Nacho Bizness has new menu items including waffle fries, burritos, mac’n’cheese bowls, and enchoritos plus liquid delights such as beers on tap, beers in cool cans, and local Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot noir wines on tap. (And that's in addition to the awesome nachos.) Visit us at 470 Alvarado St.

Goat Milk Lotion at Grace Lifestyle Boutique

We at Grace Lifestyle Boutique absolutely love this beautifully rich, moisturizing goat milk lotion from Simplified Soap, now available in the shop. It's exactly what we all need to restore softness after constantly using hand sanitizer. Come try it, you’ll love it too! We're located at 459 Alvarado Street and offer curbside pickup and shipping on request.

Nicholas Montgomery: Venture Gallery's Featured May Artist

Venture Gallery presents a show by Nicholas Montgomery, our featured artist for May. Nicholas's beautiful portraits are created using handwritten words that are relevant to the subject.

Come and support this young, up-and-coming artist and purchase a print of one of his distinctive works in May, Thu-Sun, 10am-6pm. Nicholas will appear at Venture Gallery at 260 Alvarado Street on May 15, 12pm-2pm - all are welcome to stop by and speak with him.

Used Book Grab Bag Sale at Monterey Public Library, April 24

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is holding a Used Book Grab Bag Sale on Saturday, April 24, 11am-2pm, on the back patio of Monterey Public Library, located at 625 Pacific Street. All funds raised will be used to purchase and catalog new library materials.

Happy Hour Returns to Sushi Fly

Happy Hour is back at Sushi Fly! Tuesdays - Thursdays, 5pm-6pm and Sundays, 3pm-5pm, we're offering hand rolls for $5 and sake bombs or champagne bombs for $5. Sushi Fly is open for outdoor dining, limited indoor dining, and take-out at 413 Alvarado Street.

Indoor Yoga and Barre Classes Return to Om Studios

The staff of Om Studios is excited to be back with our students at 631 Cass Street, Suite B. In addition to the indoor Pilates classes we're already offering, we're opening a limited schedule of indoor yoga and barre classes beginning April 26.

Pre-registration is required for all classes - please sign up on our website . And don't worry - we're continuing our outdoor and livestream classes!

Get a Fresh Cut and Color at Sunshine Salon Monterey

Do you still have Pandemic Hair? Make an appointment at Sunshine Salon for a fresh cut and color! Salon owner and stylist Jay will help you find the look that's right for you and your lifestyle. You'll walk out feeling great.

Sunshine Salon is located at 147 Webster Street. Please phone 831-915-0197 for an appointment.

Enjoy Sparkling Botanicals at East Village Cafe

East Village Cafe now carries Sparkling Botanicals by Rishi! Come get yours. All six flavors are made with fruits, spices, or herbs and sparkling water with no added sugars and nothing artificial. They're refreshing by themselves or you can use them to mix great mocktails and cocktails. Visit East Village Cafe at 498 Washington Street.