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Ink at the Bay (11th Annual Tattoo & Music Fest)

Salinas Sports Complex N. Main Street, Salinas

Not only will there be tattoo and pinup contests but there will be lots of food, music, and a car show. Over the three days there will be lots of […]

Ink at the Bay

Salinas Sports Complex N. Main Street, Salinas

It's a celebration of all things related to tattoos. There will be artists from around North and South America, bands, dancers, a pin-up contest, and car show. Some of these […]

Ongoing

You’ve Got to be Kidding

Monterey Museum of Art 720 Via Mirada, Monterey

A little known type of art called "funk art" is being exhibited at the Monterey Museum of Art. It began in the 6o's like so many other offbeat schools of […]

Carmel’s Culinary Week

Carmel Plaza Ocean & Mission, Carmel BTS

Yes, a whole week of the delightful and diverse restaurants in Carmel By-The-Sea. Over thirty of them and evenings of discussions and presentations by well-known foodies. It lasts the whole […]

Farmers Market Power Plant (Moss Landing (10-2)

Power Plant Highway One, Moss Landing

Summer is just around the corner and those lovely summer fruits are showing up in the market stalls. Come out and see what the freshest produce looks like. In addition, […]

Point Sur Tours

Point Sur Lighthouse Highway One , CA

Through May and June the docents at the Point Sur Lighthouse conduct tours through the historic, 128 yo, lighthouse and its grounds. This is a slightly demanding tour , in […]

Spartan Race

Toro County Park Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas

This event has a lot of appeal to a certain group of people. Maybe you are one of them. Run, jump, climb, and generally go to extremes in the lovely […]

Early Bird Tour (Elkhorn Slough)

Elkhorn Slough NERR 1700 Elkhorn Slough Rd., Watsonville

It's early (not too) has birds (lots) and is a tour (Around Elkhorn Slough). Since the Slough is one of the best places in the world to view birds it […]

Farmers Market Salinas City Center (9-2)

Downtown Salinas 1 Main St., Salinas

Summer is just around the corner and those lovely summer fruits are showing up in the market stalls. Come out and see what the freshest produce looks like. In addition, […]

Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour

Harbor House (Fisherman's Wharf) Monterey

As you wander about Monterey you can't help but realize there is a LOT of history all around you. But how to get some perspective on it? Who can you […]

Harvey-Baker House

1st Mayor's House 20 Station Place, Salinas

Salinas' first mayor's home has been preserved and is available to the public. Knowledgeable docents are on hand to help you rediscover many interesting aspects of local history. But only […]

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)

Carmel Valley Community Center 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley

Summer is just around the corner and those lovely summer fruits are showing up in the market stalls. Come out and see what the freshest produce looks like. In addition, […]

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum Station Place, Salinas

The first weekend of each month these dedicated members of the museum open the door of their museum and share their collections and passion with the rest of us. Listen […]

La Merienda (92nd Celebration)

Memory Garden Monterey Historical State Park, Monterey

Although the city of Monterey is 253 years old its birthday has only been celebrated this way for 92 years. It is a big deal, with local officials and other […]

Living History Days San Juan Bautista

Looking for a low cost, entertaining, and maybe educational afternoon? Come to San Juan Bautista for a Saturday. It's close and a step back in time, especially during the Living […]

Redwood Mountain Fair

Roaring Camp Railroad 5401 Graham Hill Rd., Felton

In the beautiful setting of Roaring Camp up in the Santa Cruz Mountains they will be giving you a chance to support the local charities. Because it is a fair […]

44th Monterey Wine Festival

Monterey Conference Center 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey

There are so many wonderful things to celebrate about Monterey County and our wines are one of the best. So here's your chance. There will be numerous choices and it's […]

Rufus Wainwright (Folkocracy)

Golden State Theater 417 Alvarado St., Monterey

Although he has a real pedigree in music and could sit back and enjoy the fruits of his folks work, Mr. Wainwright has worked and established himself as an innovative […]