Jazz Bash By The Bay

Portola Hotel and Spa 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

There is so much musical creativity in this beautiful setting that music events keep us busy all year round. This is one of the more established ones. you would be pressed to find a type that isn't represented in this gathering, DixieLand, Blues, etc. They are all here. Come find out for yourself. Two days […]

History of the “Stuck Ups”

Asilomar Conference Center 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

Yes, an intriguing title. But you will have to attend in order to find out who these "stuck ups" actually were. That involves a day at one of the loveliest settings in the county, Asilomar State Park. All through the day there will be activities, lectures and food. Even an opportunity to ride in antique […]

Watsonville Film Festival (11th Annual)

Henry Mello Center 250 Beach St., Watsonville, CA, United States

This is a venue for the best of local filmmakers. All through the following week these talented, hardworking artists will put their efforts  out there for your enjoyment, or whatever emotions their work evokes in you. Need more info? Go to http://www.watsonvillefilmfestival.org

R.U.R (Rossum’s Universal Robots)

Merrill Hall UCSC campus Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Over 100 years ago the term "robot" was popularized by this play. It deals with many of the social and philosophical issues that are swirling about the topic of AI these days. Automated machines are doing much of human's work. What is it to be aware of one's existence? Who is in control? All this […]

Pickleball Tournament

Sorry there is very little actual information here. In San Juan Bautista this weekend a tournament for players of pickleball. You have to ask the sponsors for info because they aren't sharing much online. But if you are interested go here for more infohttps://www.pickleballtournaments.com/tournamentinfo.pl?tid=7550 or [email protected]

Early Bird Tour (Elkhorn Slough)

Elkhorn Slough NERR 1700 Elkhorn Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA, United States

It's early (not too) has birds (lots) and is a tour (Around Elkhorn Slough). Since the Slough is one of the best places in the world to view birds it only makes sense that there would be a tour with guides to help us see those birds. Here's your chance. The gates at the Slough […]

Harvey-Baker House

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

Salinas' first mayor's home has been preserved and is available to the public. Knowledgeable docents are on hand to help you rediscover many interesting aspects of local history. But only on the first Saturday of each month. More info at http://www.firstmayorshouse.org

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

The first weekend of each month these dedicated members of the museum open the door of their museum and share their collections and passion with the rest of us. Listen for the train whistle blown by their enthusiastic visitors through each day. Then you will know they are open. More info at http://www.msvrr.org

Living History Days San Juan Bautista

san juan bautista mission 406 2nd St., San Juan Bautista Mission, CA, United States

Looking for a low cost, entertaining, and maybe educational afternoon? Come to San Juan Bautista for a Saturday. It's close and a step back in time, especially during the Living History Days. The first Saturday of each month the town is host to miners, smiths, coopers, and mountain men to name a few. You can […]

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

The first weekend of each month these dedicated members of the museum open the door of their museum and share their collections and passion with the rest of us. Listen for the train whistle blown by their enthusiastic visitors through each day. Then you will know they are open. More info at http://www.msvrr.org