Fungus Faire

https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/santa-cruz-fungus-fair-2022-mycoblitz This is the place to be is you want more or better information about our fungus friends. It is a little different than their usual (pre COVID) events so […]

Monterey SwingFest

Hyatt Regency Spa and Resort 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, CA, United States

time to bring out the dancing shoes and prepare to wear them out.  Four days of dance and lively entertainment are coming to town in the form of the Swing […]

MLK March for the dream

Santa Cruz Civic Center Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Gathering at the Santa Cruz Civic Center and returning there for the day's remaining events, this march reminds us of the legacy of Dr. King and the importance of his […]

Meg Howrey (Author Talk)

Bookworks 667 Lighthouse Ave., pacific grove, CA, United States

The author of the novel "They're Going to Love You", Meg Howrey is appearing at Bookworks in Pacific Grove. Sponsored by the literary group To the Lighthouse see their website […]

Michael Amster MD (Author Talk)

BookShop Santa Cruz 1520 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

If you are like most of us living in modern "civilization" there is a profound amount of stress in your life. Wouldn't you like a way to remove it? And […]

Jane Smiley (Book Talk & Signing)

BookShop Santa Cruz 1520 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The Pulitzer winning local author, Jane Smiley, is appearing at BookShop Santa Cruz to introduce and sign her latest book which takes place in Monterey in the 1850s. (Definitely worth […]

Free Movie

lighthouse cinema 525 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

That got your attention. Yes, at Lighthouse Cinema in Pacific Grove they will be showing "12 Years a Slave" without charge. Sponsored by BLAAC and part of an ongoing series […]

Lewis Black

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

The finger waving, angry contributor to The Daily Show and other comic efforts is in town. Come out for some of his interesting rants and insights. Info is available at https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com

Big Sur Foragers’ Festival

Big Sur Lodge 47225 CA-1, Big Sur, United States

It's here once again, your guide to eating what you can find in the forest. Thankfully you have experienced people showing you what is edible and what is to be […]

Big Sur Foragers Festival

Big Sur River Inn 46840 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, United States

After the rains and cooler weather the mushrooms make their appearance and very soon afterward the foragers appear. Now is your chance to seek, find, excavate, and eat these delightful […]