Taste of Carmel

Carmel Mission Carmel BTS, CA, United States

This is a great way to sample some of Carmel's lovely restaurants and bistros. In cooperation with the Art Walk so that you might have a full experience of Carmel By The Sea in a single day. In the beautiful courtyard at the Carmel Mission. The theme? "Long Time, No Sea" (Get it?)

Dollars and Sense

Monterey Conference Center 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

What could be more sensible than spending money on really good early childhood education? Apparently, you can win a Nobel Prize for proving it. This lecture is by Dr. James Heckman the person who created the Heckman Equation that proves the value of investment in our children's education and development. Anyone interested in the role […]

Maritime Mysteries & Monsters

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

There couldn't be a place as big and wonderful as the Monterey Bay without a few mysteries and a monster or two right? Here's your chance to find out about the myths and legends surrounding these possibilities.  Come out to the Santa Cruz Museum and hear some tales. More info at http://www.santacruzmuseum.org

Marc Maron

Carmel Sunset Center

The celebrated "comic's comic" is coming to Carmel. He has been in films and TV; his podcast is award-winning and he is a very funny and insightful person. You can see this all for yourself at the Sunset Center. More details at http://www.sunsetcenter.org

Silver Sun Pickups

Golden State Theater 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, United States

Appearing at Golden State Theatre in Downtown Monterey go to http://www.goldenstatetheatre.com  for details.

Cars in the Park

Vince Dimaggio Park 3200 Del Monte Blvd., Marina, CA, United States

If you are looking for a place to see some pre-1978 autos and trucks and/or more recent two-door muscle cars, come to Vince DiMaggio Park in Marina. You will have an eyeful of international design and  Detroit muscle. Come out, wander around and enjoy another day in paradise.

Color Me Lida Rose

Unitarian Universalist Church 490 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA, United States

Fans of Barbershop Quartet styling will recognize that title and the names of the groups scheduled to perform, the Cypressaires and BayBelles.  This is likely to be a hour filled with great singing and new arrangements of familiar tunes. Even those who haven't see "The Music Man" will enjoy the harmony and performances by these […]

Meet the Makers

Devendorf Park Carmel, CA, United States

No, it is not a series of near-death experiences. You come out to the park and lots of crafters and creators of interesting items will be on hand to sell and inform you of the process and materials that go into their work. Also in coordination with the Art Walk happening in Carmel.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Carmel Sunset Center

ALthough not household names this band probably has a tune or two rolling around in your brain. They have been recording for a long time and have an impressive list of appearances over the years.  Musicianship and stage presence are among their strengths. An evening of folky, country, and rockabilly music is promised. More info […]

Mivos Quartet

indexical 1050 River St. #119, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

One more intriguing and slightly obscure offering from the folks at Indexical. This quartet has an international reputation for innovative music and they offer music commissioned of non-mainstream composers. If you are interested in avant-garde music and supporting the people who create it, this is the place to be. Check out http://www.indexical.org for more info.