Ongoing

Into the Light California Women Painters and Photographers

Monterey Museum of Art 559 Pacific St. , Monterey

This exhibition features, guess what, women artists from California. The many influences that they brought to their work and the personal inspirations caused by the natural beauty of the state […]

Into the Light California Women Painters and Photographers

Monterey Museum of Art 559 Pacific St. , Monterey

This exhibition features, guess what, women artists from California. The many influences that they brought to their work and the personal inspirations caused by the natural beauty of the state […]

Point Pinos Lighthouse Tours

Point Pinos Lighthouse Monterey

Self guided tours through the historic lighthouse at the tip of the Monterey Peninsula. Runs through the end of the year.

Point Pinos Lighthouse Tours

Point Pinos Lighthouse Monterey

Self guided tours through the historic lighthouse at the tip of the Monterey Peninsula. Runs through the end of the year.

Lick Observatory

Lick Observatory 7281 Mt. Hamilton Rd., Mt. Hamilton

You know that you have always wanted to look through one of those BIG telescopes. Here's a chance. Come look through their 35" or 40" scopes and see what has […]

Lick Observatory

Lick Observatory 7281 Mt. Hamilton Rd., Mt. Hamilton

You know that you have always wanted to look through one of those BIG telescopes. Here's a chance. Come look through their 35" or 40" scopes and see what has […]

Photo exhibit and Auction

san juan bautista mission 406 2nd St., San Juan Bautista Mission

For the benefit of San Juan Bautista Mission, local photos are available for viewing until September 30 and bidding will close on August 17. A lovely and helpful accompaniment to […]

Photo exhibit and Auction

san juan bautista mission 406 2nd St., San Juan Bautista Mission

For the benefit of San Juan Bautista Mission, local photos are available for viewing until September 30 and bidding will close on August 17. A lovely and helpful accompaniment to […]

Monterey Historical Tours (Walking)

Monterey State Historical Park Pacific House Museum, Monterey

Every day of the week , except Mondays, the Folks at the State Historical Park in Monterey send out one of their staff members to take history buffs and others […]

Monterey Historical Tours (Walking)

Monterey State Historical Park Pacific House Museum, Monterey

Every day of the week , except Mondays, the Folks at the State Historical Park in Monterey send out one of their staff members to take history buffs and others […]

Love’s Labors Lost (Wm. Shakespeare)

The Grove at DeLaveaga Park 501 Upper Park Rd., Santa Cruz

The accomplished players at Santa Cruz Shakespeare are presenting their new season and this is one of the plays. The tale of young men deciding to focus on their studies […]

Love’s Labors Lost (Wm. Shakespeare)

The Grove at DeLaveaga Park 501 Upper Park Rd., Santa Cruz

The accomplished players at Santa Cruz Shakespeare are presenting their new season and this is one of the plays. The tale of young men deciding to focus on their studies […]

Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

The Grove at DeLaveaga Park 501 Upper Park Rd., Santa Cruz

It's the sad story of those star-crossed lovers. Presented by the fine company of players known as Shakespeare Santa Cruz. Check the website for specific times and dates. http://santacruzshakespeare.org

Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

The Grove at DeLaveaga Park 501 Upper Park Rd., Santa Cruz

It's the sad story of those star-crossed lovers. Presented by the fine company of players known as Shakespeare Santa Cruz. Check the website for specific times and dates. http://santacruzshakespeare.org

The Fantasticks

MPC Theater Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey

A classic Broadway musical brought to life here in Monterey County. "Try to remember" what it's all about. Check the website for details about time and days.

The Fantasticks

MPC Theater Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey

A classic Broadway musical brought to life here in Monterey County. "Try to remember" what it's all about. Check the website for details about time and days.

Circus Caballero Brothers (Circo Hermanos Caballero)

Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey

If you have a hankering to see an old-time circus with dangerous acts, flashy costumes, and animal acts, here is your answer. Former Ringling Circus performers and other pros who […]

Circus Caballero Brothers (Circo Hermanos Caballero)

Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey

If you have a hankering to see an old-time circus with dangerous acts, flashy costumes, and animal acts, here is your answer. Former Ringling Circus performers and other pros who […]

Gilroy Garlic Festival

gilroy garlic festival gilroy

This is the granddaddy of local festivals and the most pungent. They have everything you might imagine could include garlic. No need to list them here, go see for yourself. […]

Gilroy Garlic Festival

gilroy garlic festival gilroy

This is the granddaddy of local festivals and the most pungent. They have everything you might imagine could include garlic. No need to list them here, go see for yourself. […]

Antique Fair @ Moss Landing

Moss Landing Jetty Rd., Moss Landing

Just under the impressive smokestacks of the power plant is the charming little town of Moss Landing. The other thing that Moss Landing is known for is its antique fair. […]

Antique Fair @ Moss Landing

Moss Landing Jetty Rd., Moss Landing

Just under the impressive smokestacks of the power plant is the charming little town of Moss Landing. The other thing that Moss Landing is known for is its antique fair. […]

Guided Tour of Redwood Forest

Henry Cowell State Park 101 Big Trees Rd., Felton

Come to the Henry Cowell State Park and have those many questions answered by a real naturalist. Much better than the answers one gets from Dad. Every Saturday and Sunday […]

Guided Tour of Redwood Forest

Henry Cowell State Park 101 Big Trees Rd., Felton

Come to the Henry Cowell State Park and have those many questions answered by a real naturalist. Much better than the answers one gets from Dad. Every Saturday and Sunday […]

Walk in the Redwoods

Henry Cowell State Park 101 Big Trees Rd., Felton

At Henry Cowell Redwood State Park a naturalist will take you through the big trees and inform you about the many subtle aspects of these magnificent examples of adaptation. Questions […]

Walk in the Redwoods

Henry Cowell State Park 101 Big Trees Rd., Felton

At Henry Cowell Redwood State Park a naturalist will take you through the big trees and inform you about the many subtle aspects of these magnificent examples of adaptation. Questions […]

Blues in the Park

Laguna Grande Park Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside

Again this summer the city of Seaside is presenting fine music in Laguna Grande Park, absolutely free. Yes, there is food and drink along with lots of sun and friendly […]

Blues in the Park

Laguna Grande Park Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside

Again this summer the city of Seaside is presenting fine music in Laguna Grande Park, absolutely free. Yes, there is food and drink along with lots of sun and friendly […]

Watsonville Nature Walks

Watsonville Nature Center 30 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville

In Watsonville they take their natural world very seriously. They also like to share their love  of the land. Come over and have a look at some of the wonderful […]

Watsonville Nature Walks

Watsonville Nature Center 30 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville

In Watsonville they take their natural world very seriously. They also like to share their love  of the land. Come over and have a look at some of the wonderful […]

Sweeney Todd

Wharf Theater 95 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey

The demon barber has returned to the Central Coast. At the Wharf Theatre for two weekends and benefiting the American Cancer Society, Sweeney and Mrs Lovett will entertain us with […]

Sweeney Todd

Wharf Theater 95 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey

The demon barber has returned to the Central Coast. At the Wharf Theatre for two weekends and benefiting the American Cancer Society, Sweeney and Mrs Lovett will entertain us with […]

Live Jazz (East Village Coffee Lounge)

East Village Coffee Lounge 498 Washington St., Monterey

Every Sunday through the rest of the year this coffehouse will be presenting live jazz music. The best of local jazz performers will be doing what they do best. Come […]

Live Jazz (East Village Coffee Lounge)

East Village Coffee Lounge 498 Washington St., Monterey

Every Sunday through the rest of the year this coffehouse will be presenting live jazz music. The best of local jazz performers will be doing what they do best. Come […]