La Selva Beach Holiday Fair

La Selva Public Library 316 Estrella Ave., Watsonville, CA, United States

This one promises to be their biggest ever. They will have a wide selection of artisans, Food trucks, and crafts. for your perusal and purchase. All to benefit the La Selva Public Library. http://scpl.org

Early Schools of Salinas

1st Mayor's House 20 Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

When Salinas was a small town with big plans for its future the founding families knew that education was going to play a big part. The folks at the First Mayor's House have gathered materials from those days. You may learn about the discipline methods, curricula, and daily life of teachers and students. An intriguing […]

Monster Jam Experience

Brown Ranch Marketplace 3555 Clares St., Capitola, CA, United States

There are many "monster" experiences around these days, mostly centered around Frankenstein's monster. However, if you aren't interested in literary monsters, how about some virtual monster trucks? These folks have a mock up of the Grave Digger and other fascinating things focused on those flying, jumping, and bouncing vehicles. http://brownranch.com

Dali’s Alley

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

This is a monthly(3rd Saturday) event intended to grow the reputation of Salvador Dali and Monterey as an artist's venue. They will have art, jewelry, soap, clothing, and books and so much more. Come and see what the Dali Expo has to share with you. More info at [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

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.

Culture on the Front Lines of 21st Century Diplomacy

World Theater CSUMB 5260 6th Ave., Seaside, CA, United States

Join Ambassador Cynthia Schneider as she speaks about her experiences in diplomacy and how to implement an understanding of culture into the process. She is a former ambassador and a professor at Georgetown University. http://cynthiapshneider.org

Harry Potter Trivia

Sovino's Wine bar and Merchant 241 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, United States

Surely you are more than the average muggle! Come test your knowledge about Harry's adventures and the beasts, ghouls, and miscellaneous students and teachers of Hogwart's. http://sovinowinebar.com

A Tuba to Cuba

Rio Theater 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band took a trip to Cuba exploring the musical heritage of the island and its links to New Orleans music. Here is their result. More than the documentary, the concert will include much music that didn't make it on film. besides, it's always great to see this band live. http://riotheatre.com

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Rio Theater 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

In support of their film and album "Tuba to Cuba" the PHJB is coming to Santa Cruz. Come see a real American institution working at what they do best. If you like roots music and/or jazz then you should be here for this performance. http://riotheatre.com