May the 4th Be With You

BeerThirty 2504 S. Main St., Soquel, CA, United States

Yes, it's that day. This celebration, unlike many will be family friendly, involving costumes, face-painting, and other family oriented activities. Which is not to say that it won't be fun. Contests, trivia etc. will be there to challenge your inner Jedi or Sith, you decide. All the proceeds go to support Soquel preschool programs. [email protected]

Walk of Remembrance

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

Join with historians and descendants of the Chinese settlers of the Monterey area in a walk and talk about the history of the Chinese in the area. Beginning at the Pacific Grove Natural History Museum and continuing along the Recreational Trail the walk (featuring local Lion Dancers)will include sites important to this historical legacy.

Jeffrey Halford and the Healers

Crossroads Shopping Village Rio Road and Highway 1, Carmel, CA, United States

After touring for 25 years Mr. Halford and the band have some serious chops. Not only that but they are recognized by many nationally recognized musicians and bands, as a result they have played with lots of well-known names. Here they are in the lovely setting of the Crossroads at the best possible price. Come […]

Art Battle Monterey

dali expo museum Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

The title may be confusing. Several artists,using only acrylic paints and some non-mechanical implements, paint for twenty minutes and then the audience votes on the best creation. After that the audience bids in a silent auction for the recently created (dry?) pieces of art. Sounds very interesting.  http://daliexpo.com

Younger Lagoon Reserve Tour

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

This informative walk through one of the local wetlands will give you insight into the local flora and fauna, both as it reflects on that lagoon as well as the greater area. Birds, mammals, and reptiles all fill their niches throughout the area. Walk through this wonderful reserve and take away a greater appreciation of […]

Seaside Craft Sunday

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Every Sunday from one until three the Seymour Center offers family fun. Lots of crafts and other fun stuff to engage the participants in the importance of our oceans and the variety of life in them. Looking for something to do with everyone in the family? http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/

Robinson Jeffers Tor House Spring Garden Party

Tor House 26304 Ocean View Ave., Carmel B.T.S., CA, United States

This is the big day for the Tor House folks. Not only is it the only day when one can take photos indoors but you will hear poetry read, see painters painting, and enjoy refreshments. One can climb the tower handbuilt by the poet himself and look out at the view of Point Lobos that […]

Manuel Barrueco (Classical Guitar)

Sunset Center San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, United States

Hailed as one of the leading virtuosi of the instrument, Mr Barrueco is coming to the Sunset Center to give us the pleasure of his music and its history. http://sunsetcenter.org

A Hymn to the Trinity (Organ Concert)

St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church 28005 Robinson Canyon Rd., Carmel, CA, United States

St. Dunstan's, with their fabulous organ is again sponsoring a concert of Organ music. John Ourensma will be performing the music and there will be a reception before the performance which will allow you a chance to talk to the organist. http://stdcv.org

Elderberries Yesterday & Today

Pacific House Memory Garden Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

This focuses on elderberries but is so much more. Baskets created by the Ohlone, the original residents of the area, and tours of the first store in Monterey are included. [email protected]