entertainment

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature Mark Shilstone and Rod Wilson. Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm.

Monterey Public Library hosts Irish storyteller and singer Helena Byrne for a free children's storytime with Irish folk tales, music, and games on Friday, May 16, 10:15am-11am in the Community Room.

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Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents award-winning singer-songwriter Kris Angelis. Enjoy wine tastings and wines by the glass or bottle while listening to her great music.

Irish storyteller and singer Helena Byrne brings stories of Irish Fairies and ghosts, adored folk songs, and enchanting entertainment for an exhilarating evening performance for all ages at Monterey Public Library on Friday, May 16, 6:30pm-8pm...

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 selecting of craft beer.

Compact Disco presents a night of dance music featuring DJ Victor Simonelli on Saturday, May 17. Ages 21+ only.

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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.

The Golden State Theatre presents Chris Isaak on Tuesday, May 20 at 8pm. Tickets are $91-$182. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Joyce Sampson . 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 Dan Cioper . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

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The Golden State Theatre presents an amazing night of blues music featuring two legends, Elvin Bishop and Charlie Musselwhite , on Saturday, May 24 at 8pm. Tickets are $55-$119. For more information and...

Enjoy a free Memorial Day Concert for all ages on the lawn in front of Colton Hall and Monterey City Hall on Monday, May 26. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic snacks!

At 12:45pm, Heartstrings will start the show. At 1:15pm, the Soquel High School Jazz Singers will perform. 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.

Monterey Public Library Friends & Foundation is proud to present Alka Joshi , author of The Henna Artist , for an evening of discussion, book sales, book signing, and light bites on Thursday, May 29, 6pm-8pm in...

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.

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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 selecting of craft beer.

Golden State Theatre presents Choir! Choir! Choir! : An Epic Anthems Sing-Along on Saturday, May 31 at 8pm. Tickets are $37-$73. 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.

Golden State Theatre presents Three Dog Night on Thursday, June 5 at 8pm. Tickets are $58-$152. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents award-winning singer-songwriter Kris Angelis . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

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 selecting of craft beer.

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature the Wild at Heart Duo with vocalist Lisa Kincaid and guitarist Sam Nilsson. Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended.

On the second Friday of every month at Old Capitol Books, we dedicate a night to the creation and sharing of poetry. Join us for a poetry writing workshop at 7pm ($10) followed by an open mic poetry reading at 9pm (free).

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter Dan Cioper . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

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Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents the E&K Band - singer Eliza James and singer-guitarist Keith Rayburn. Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

The Golden State Theatre presents Wayne Newton : Up Close and Personal on Saturday, June 21 at 8pm. Tickets are $88-$159. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here ....

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents the musical duo Magenta Spreen , featuring singer-songwriters Kristen Gradwohl and Talmon Owens. Experience live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

The annual LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration and Parade will return to Downtown Old Monterey on Saturday, June 28. Parade begins at 11am, going down Alvarado Street from Pearl to Franklin.

After the parade, bring the whole family to Custom House Plaza, 12pm-3pm, to enjoy speakers and free entertainment for all ages, lunch from local food trucks, and info tables from over 65 groups and agencies.

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents the E&K Band - singer Eliza James and singer-guitarist Keith Rayburn. Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.