Tavares Family Car Show

Salinas Municipal Airport Airport Blvd. , Salinas, CA, United States

It's all here, trucks, semis, cars, strollers, anything that is motorized. Along with music, bounce houses and of course bouncing automobiles.  Come on out for a day of vehicular fascination. Details to be had at http://www.tavaresfamilycarclub.com

Get into Your Sanctuary

Santa Cruz Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

This is a celebration of the wonder of Monterey Bay. Its splendor is preserved by the Marine Sanctuary which allows for people to use the bay for a variety of purposes including fishing and recreation.  This particular event focuses on fishing. There will be knot tying and ideas for sustainable fishing. Lots of smart people […]

MBARI Open House

MBARI 7700 Sandholt Rd., Marina, CA, United States

That stands for the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, so you know that it will be educational and likely a lot of fun at the same time. It is near the working wharf part of Moss Landing so parking is a little tight. Car pooling is recommended. More info is available at http://www.mbari.org/openhouse

Tatum’s Garden BBQ Fundraiser

Notre Dame Salinas, CA, United States

That wonderful all-access playground next to Sherwood Hall is the reason for this. It is taking place at Notre Dame High School on Palma Dr. from 4-6. Come by, get a lot of good food, and eat your fill. And you get the good feeling of helping lots of kids who otherwise might not be […]

Souldies

This is a big production, several bands, DJ, emcee, and more. Headliners are Los Yesterdays, and Miriah Avila. Doors open at 6:00 and the fun starts at 7:00. More info for you at http://www.foxtheatersalinas.com

Sam Reider & Jorge Glem

Sandbox 440 Ortiz Ave., Sand City, CA, United States

This duo, one of them has won a Grammy, you have to guess which, is performing their folky-influenced music at the Sandbox. Come out to this relatively new venue for our area and see what they are up to.  Details at http://wwww.sandboxsandcity.com

Farmers Market Del Monte Mall

Del Monte Shopping Center Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, United States

Midsummer is here; have you been to the market?  There are still many booths with fresh produce and lots of herbs etc. for the creation of exciting meals. You can pop in, get what you need, see some friends, enjoy some prepared food and be home to do the cooking. You might even find some […]

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)

Marina Village Shopping Center Marina

Midsummer is here; have you been to the market?  There are still many booths with fresh produce and lots of herbs etc. for the creation of exciting meals. You can pop in, get what you need, see some friends, enjoy some prepared food and be home to do the cooking. You might even find some […]

60th Annual Obon Festival

Buddhist Temple of Salinas 14 California St., Salinas, CA, United States

The Salinas Buddhist Temple has bee doing this for awhile and they do it well. Check out the website http://www.BTSalinas.org for the schedule of events and more details. Be ready to dance, eat delicious food, and learn a whole bunch of interesting things.

Blues in the Park

Laguna Grande Park Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

City of Seaside is sponsoring its summer lineup of local musicians who can get a good boogie beat going and you get to come out and listen and shake it. Or not, it's your tail feather. The fun goes from 1:00 until 4:30 and there is also a food truck or two to help with […]