Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex (4-9)

Salinas Sports Complex N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Midsummer is here; have you been to the market?  There are still many booths with fresh produce and lots of herbs etc. for the creation of exciting meals. You can pop in, get what you need, see some friends, enjoy some prepared food and be home to do the cooking. You might even find some […]

Summer Live Music

Carmel Plaza Ocean & Mission, Carmel BTS, CA, United States

Now through the end of July the Carmel Plaza is sponsoring local bands and local restaurants for a series of performances with accompaniment of food specialties of the restaurants and wine from local wineries.  This week it is the popular group, Chicano All-Stars, and the restaurant is Links Club, and the winery is Hahn.  Check […]

English Beat

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

Hey fans of ska, they're here, the English Beat. If their music doesn't make you get up and shake it then go see your doctor, something's very  wrong. Come to the Rio Theatre on July 28th and move that tail feather. Details at http://www.riotheatre.com

Pancake Fundraiser

Applebee's N.Davis Rd., Salinas, CA, United States

The Active Seniors Center of Salinas is taking over Applebee's on N. Davis for a couple hours on July 29th. During that time you can buy a complete breakfast and support the work of the Senior Center. Another chance to get some good food in you and do some good at the same time. Need […]

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)

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

Midsummer is here; have you been to the market?  There are still many booths with fresh produce and lots of herbs etc. for the creation of exciting meals. You can pop in, get what you need, see some friends, enjoy some prepared food and be home to do the cooking. You might even find some […]

Tavares Family Car Show

Salinas Municipal Airport Airport Blvd. , Salinas, CA, United States

It's all here, trucks, semis, cars, strollers, anything that is motorized. Along with music, bounce houses and of course bouncing automobiles.  Come on out for a day of vehicular fascination. Details to be had at http://www.tavaresfamilycarclub.com

Get into Your Sanctuary

Santa Cruz Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

This is a celebration of the wonder of Monterey Bay. Its splendor is preserved by the Marine Sanctuary which allows for people to use the bay for a variety of purposes including fishing and recreation.  This particular event focuses on fishing. There will be knot tying and ideas for sustainable fishing. Lots of smart people […]

MBARI Open House

MBARI 7700 Sandholt Rd., Marina, CA, United States

That stands for the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, so you know that it will be educational and likely a lot of fun at the same time. It is near the working wharf part of Moss Landing so parking is a little tight. Car pooling is recommended. More info is available at http://www.mbari.org/openhouse

Tatum’s Garden BBQ Fundraiser

Notre Dame Salinas, CA, United States

That wonderful all-access playground next to Sherwood Hall is the reason for this. It is taking place at Notre Dame High School on Palma Dr. from 4-6. Come by, get a lot of good food, and eat your fill. And you get the good feeling of helping lots of kids who otherwise might not be […]

Souldies

This is a big production, several bands, DJ, emcee, and more. Headliners are Los Yesterdays, and Miriah Avila. Doors open at 6:00 and the fun starts at 7:00. More info for you at http://www.foxtheatersalinas.com