88th Annual Merienda

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

What is this? It is the celebration of 249 years of Monterey's history. A sort of birthday party for the town, it includes mariachis, dancing, food, and costumes of the founding era. It is a colorful and interesting event, unique in its flavor and history. It all happens in the Memory Garden, a special part […]

Monterey Wine Festival

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

Rather than drive all around the area and taste the wonderful wine available through the county and risk trouble with local law enforcement and/or your designated driver, here's your opportunity to taste a lot with minimal hassle. Come to the Monterey Conference Center and wander around, glass in hand. http://montereywine.com

Monterey Wine Fest

Custom House Plaza Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

At the same time some folks are getting very dirty and tired, some folks will be relaxing with wonderful food and wine at this event. Who's smarter? I will let you decide. This is an opportunity for the winemakers of the area to display their goods for the visitors and locals to get a serious […]

Bonny Doon Art, Wine, and Brew Festival

Bonny Doon Equestrian Park 3675 Bonny Doon Rd., Bonny Doon, CA, United States

They call it "the best party in the Santa Cruz Mountains". Why don't you come out and see if that is the case? It is in a beautiful setting and the fun will benefit their local school. Probably the name says it all, but there will be activities, games and fun for the family. http://bonnydoonartandwinefestival.com

Pasta Mia Winemaker Dinner

Pasta Mia 1562 Constitution Blvd., Salinas, CA, United States

A bold step for a Salinas restaurant, Chef Arranda is creating a special menu and apired its elements wiht wines from respected winery, Morgan Vineyards. Check out the menu at their website, it looks delectable. http://pastamiasalinas.com

Sweet Jazz

Embassy Suites Monterey Bay 1441 Canyon Del Rey, Seaside, CA, United States

Embassy Suites hosts local jazz musicians and they in turn host a rotating list of other musicians. The upshot for you is that you get to hear good music played well at the best possible cost. Sundays from 1 to 4 through the end of the year.

Asilomar Wild Flower Walk

Asilomar Conference Center 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

Looking for a fun, educational way to spend some time in a beautiful setting? Here's your answer. Walk around Asilomar with a naturalist and learn about the efforts to restore the plant life around the beach and through the park. See the greenhouse, meet the people making Asilomar the gem that it is. Register for […]

Hartnell Community Chorus

Church of the Wayfarer 7th and Lincoln , Carmel , CA, United States

An inspiring program of religious and secular music presented by the magical voices of the Community Chorus. Taking place in the Church of the Wayfarer, well known to have wonderful acoustics, this will be an enjoyable way to take in some fine music in Carmel. http://churchofthewayfarer.com

Sofia Talvik

Barmel San Carlos between 7th and Ocean, Carmel , CA, United States

This is billed as American Folk with Swedish roots. Ms. Talvik is described as having a voice reminiscent of the Laurel Canyon sound of Joni Mitchell and other singers of that era. She has opened for many well-known acts and is touring in support of her eighth recording. Why not come out and see for […]

Joy of Censorship

Henry Miller Library 48603 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, United States

Comedian Joe Raiola presents his acclaimed work, The Joy of Censorship. It follows the efforts of the government to censor the work of Mad Magazine and William Gaines, its publisher. Sure to be an interesting evening especially for the magazine's fans. http://henrymiller.org