Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker

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

After all, it is a Russian composition based on a Austrian story, so why not check out the Russian's version? Probably no covert operatives in the company right? Stunning production, sets, costumes, giant puppets and magnificent birds will make his into a presentation you won't soon forget. Two showings one at 3:00 and the second […]

Art Walk & Open Studios

The Barnyard Barnyard Shopping Center, Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States

In the Barnyard Shopping Center, like much of Carmel, there are artists' studios. This is your chance to see their work, talk to the artists, and buy some of their works. (Or just visit.) Mark Falina and six other artists are opening their shops for you enjoyment. Every second Saturday through December. http://thebarnyard.com

Monterey Comedy Improv

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

Monterey Comedy Improv will bring their insights into local politics and controversies as well as things more interesting to those who prefer their humor more global and national. http://daliexpo.com

Comedy Improv Night @ Dali Expo

Dali Expo Museum Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

If you enjoy "Whose Line is it Anyway" Then come over to the Dali Expo and participate, maybe, in the performance of improv comedy at their venue. The group's years of local experience will help you have a great time here in Monterey County. [email protected]

Walking Tour Point Sur Naval Facility

Point Sur Naval Facility Highway One, CA, United States

Now that we have less and less use for facilities like this, they have become points of interest to the curious and researchers. Come and see how we kept watch for threats from the West. Weekends through November. Maybe you too can see Russia from this remote place. http://pointsur.org

Younger Lagoon Reserve Tour

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

Come to the Seymour Marine Center and take a tour of the nearby lagoon. Birds, mammals, fish and many other fascinating things will be revealed to you as you walk in the company of a trained naturalist. Some of the subtle, hidden local beauty will enchant you and beckon you to return.

Ukulele Jam

American Burger 738 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey, CA, United States

They're everywhere, but more fun than the mobile phones that also are everywhere. Now you can see some folks having real fun with ukuleles. Come to American Burgers and bask in some good food and some good music. Sundays through the month of November. Call 831-373-7573 for more info.

Rebecca Solnit

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

Writer, activist and so much more Ms. Solnit will speaking at the Henry Miller Library about the environment and our role in its future. http://henrymiller.org

101 things to do in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Public Library 224 Church St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Don't wait, get out there and see Santa Cruz. These authors are making it easy. Everything is already listed. It's a book talk at the Santa Cruz library, so it's free. What more can you ask? http://scpl.org

American Indian 101

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

Rebecca Hernandez, UCSC lecturer and scholar will be presenting an informative talk on the differences and similarities of the varied groups of people that make up the indigenous inhabitants of the North American continent. http://santacruzmuseum.org