Ongoing

False Food

Pacific Grove Natural History Museum 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove

What is this? Why False Food? Is that something that just looks like food? Yes, exactly. Not for us humans though. It's what sea animals think is their food but […]

Of Mice and Men (The Musical)

Western Stage Hartnell College, Salinas

The story of George and Lenny brought to life by John Steinbeck, in case you didn't know he's a local boy. Their reams and the reality of their transient life […]

Moon for the Misbegotten

Colligan Theatre at Tannery Arts Center 1010 River St., Santa Cruz

Eugene O'Neill's work touches the heart of its audiences. For good reason he is one of the most awarded American Playwrights. The Jewel Theatre in Santa Cruz is presenting one […]

Pericles, Prince of Tyre

Circle Theater San Carlos and 9th, Carmel BTS

One of Shakespeare's more feel-good plays, Pericles is filled with humor, confrontations, and romance. All one up as only "The Bard" can do. Check the website for details about dates […]

Cars & Coffee

Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas

Occasionally the folks at Weather Tech Raceway (Laguna Seca to locals) open the track and paddock to car lovers and their vehicles. They provide the coffee, from Castle Rock Coffee, […]

150th Celebration Weekend

Downtown San Juan Bautista San Juan Bautista

It's a whole weekend devoted to the history of San Juan Bautista. Parades, parties, Pancake Breakfast and so much more.  (Some don't even start with "P".)How often do you get […]

Civil War Days

San Benito Historical Park 8300 Airline Highway Rd. (Hwy 25), Tres Pinos

Think back to a time when our nation was truly ripped apart by the violent confrontations between armies of men. The folks at the San Benito Historical Society are making […]

Castle Rock Guided Walks

Castle Rock State Park 15000 Skyline Dr., Los Gatos

Every Saturday and Sunday through October 31st the staff at Castle Rock State Park will be taking folks like you on hikes through the impressive forest that is this park. […]

John Steinbeck War Correspondent

Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey

For those of us who only read Steinbeck as required this part of his life is non-existent. But he went to WWII and Vietnam to write about the lives of […]

Treasure Island (San Francisco Mime Troupe)

San Lorenzo Park 137 Dakota Ave., Santa Cruz

Right, you're thinking "mime". Wait, this is SF's award winning group. And this is Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson. So try it, it's free! It's also an updated adaptation […]

Time Untethered

Cabrillo College Aptos Campus Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos

After their retirement several of the faculty at Cabrillo College realized that their creativity had more time to flourish. This exhibit focuses on their works since retirement. Works in diverse […]

Free First Friday @ Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art 559 Pacific St. , Monterey

Come on over to the Museum of Art. It's across the street from Colton Hall. You can meet the artists and the curators from the museum. Ask how decisions are […]

Ocean Film Tour (vol. 6)

Rio Theater 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz

Five films featuring different aspects of humans and the oceans around them. Lisa Anderson, surfing icon, is featured in the first film and the organization, Sea Shepherd is another topic […]