• Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)

    Downtown Salinas 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

    Getting ready for the big meals and seasonal gatherings can be made so much easier by checking out what's available at the local farmers market. Lots of good looking and tasty produce can be found with little effort.  Plus you get the added bonus of speaking with the people who grew the food. While there […]

  • Jolabokafold (Book giving party)

    Downtown Book & Sound 213 Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

    Don't know the ethnic origin of this name but it sounds like fun. Come downtown in Salinas and head for the Book & Sound store. From 12:00 until 7:00 they will have authors signing books, people reading books and some refreshments to help you maintain your strength while shopping.  More at https://www.downtownbookandsound.com

  • It’s a Wonderful Life

    Western Stage Hartnell College, Salinas, CA, United States

    The Western Stage at Hartnell is presenting the stage version of the beloved movie. In order to realize his actual role in the health of his community, a depressed man is visited by a heavenly intermediary. By the end all's well and he and the angel both find happiness. More details at https://www.westernstage.com

  • Farmers Market Marina (10-2)

    Marina Village Shopping Center Marina

    Getting ready for the big meals and seasonal gatherings can be made so much easier by checking out what's available at the local farmers market. Lots of good looking and tasty produce can be found with little effort.  Plus you get the added bonus of speaking with the people who grew the food. While there […]

  • Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)

    Carmel Valley Community Center 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, United States

    Getting ready for the big meals and seasonal gatherings can be made so much easier by checking out what's available at the local farmers market. Lots of good looking and tasty produce can be found with little effort.  Plus you get the added bonus of speaking with the people who grew the food. While there […]

  • SantaCon

    Compact Disco 420 Tyler St., Monterey, CA, United States

    Yes, a gathering of Santa's helpers or just a bunch of partyers with bright red costumes. You pick. Most of Christmas Eve will be caught up in the revels, so it might be partyers. Bring a Christmas oriented outfit and you might just win the $500 prize for best costume. More details are at https://www.santaconmonterey.com

  • Karaoke Extravaganza

    Paper Wing Theater 320 Hoffman, Monterey, CA, United States

    PaperWing Theater is hosting a 2023 song fest. The difference is that the guests supply the songs and get to belt out their favorite song from the past year. Or maybe one you just hated and wished would just disappear.   A good way to work off some of the holiday anxiety.  Go to https://www.paperwing.com and get […]

  • Mannheim Steamroller

    Carmel Sunset Center

    The most popular seasonal group in music history is coming to town. A little late to get you in the holiday spirit, but that shouldn't stop your enjoyment of their music.  Because it's obvious that many people do enjoy them. There will be two shows first one at 2:00 and the second at 7:30. Details […]

  • First Night Monterey

    Custom House Plaza 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

    For over thirty years this event has been part of welcoming in the New Year in a family friendly way. Many artists, musicians , and performers of many types offer their skills for your entertainment. It runs most of the day from 3:00 until well after midnight. More questions? Contact them at [email protected]

  • LaBarra ProAm PickleBall Tournament

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

    Some of us still think of pickleball as some weird thing that senior citizens do that annoys the neighbors. Those in the know are aware of the huge following and structure that have made this the fastest growing sport in the US. Here is some evidence of that. Come out and see really good players […]