The Wolves

Western Stage Hartnell College, Salinas, CA, United States

Imagine the world of a girls' soccer team, consider the challenges they have in their lives on and off the field. As they prepare for their competition and share their thoughts about each other, the world of ideas, and the game to come. This is Western Stage's edgy series of plays called 2X4. Fridays and […]

Tea & Tarot

Pilgrim's Way Bookstore Dolores and Sixth, Carmel B.T.S., CA, United States

One of the longest-lasting spiritual bookstores in the area, Pilgrim's Way hosts a Tarot reading, every Saturday morning, for your enlightenment and peace of mind. While you are being read you may enjoy a cup of some delightful tea. They have a lot to offer, of tea and tarot both. [email protected]

Brusa’s BBQ Chicken Fundraiser

Church of The Good Shepherd 301 Corral de Tierra, Salinas, CA, United States

For years now the Church of the Good Shepherd has been selling this delicious BBQ chicken. Why not come out and find out why it sells so well and at the same time see some of the sights of this hidden jewel of Monterey County?

Lavender Harvest

Earth Bound Farms 7250 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, United States

The Earthbound Farm folks would like to help you appreciate the simple pleasures of lavender. You can sniff it, drink it, eat it, and use it to repel bugs. What a plant! Janna Jo, the expert there will take you through their garden and guide you in the pickng and use of this flexible plant. [email protected]

Dawn of the 17 Mile Drive

Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

This is a question locals often are asked, What is the story with the 17 Mile Drive? Here's the answer. John Sanders, a local historian and storyteller, (isn't that redundant?) will take his audience into the world of Victorian era California and the dream that Charles Crocker had for a remote getaway for the beleaguered […]

Bach Festival

For two weeks the different venues around Carmel and the Peninsula come alive with the sounds of classical and baroque music. All in celebration of the genius of J.S.Bach and his influence on music. So many venues, so many artists, so many pieces of music, far too many for us to do justice. See the […]

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

Kiddie Kapers Parade

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

A very popular event in the Big Week celebrations, Kiddie Kapers is a chance for kids and families to get in on the fun. Every year there is a theme and prizes are given to the young cowboy and cowgirl who best dress up reflecting that theme. http://carodeo.com

Celebration ’69

MPC Theater Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, CA, United States

Fifty years ago many events started ripples that still resonate in our culture. Woodstock, Nixon, Altamont, and the moon landing. Here is MPC Theatre's salute and remembrance of those events. It's a multi-media experience, music and images combined to give the audience a fuller experience than a simple lecture about the era. If you didn't […]

Pancake Breakast (All You Can Eat)

Market St. Theater 222 Market St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

To benefit the Santa Cruz Follies and various senior activities through the area this pancake breakfast is every other week in Santa Cruz. Of course, pancakes and sausage, bacon, coffee, juice etc. http://santacruzfollies.com