Soul of CA

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)
2024-04-14 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States
Spring has definitely arrived, although April can be unpredictable it is when the fields start to yield lots of good produce and our local farmers are happy to bring it to us. You can find the freshest and most appealing fruit and vegetables nearby. There are lots of other vendors and opportunities to support local people and businesses. Come on out and see for yourself! More markets can be found at http://www.montereycfb.com if the nearest one is inconvenient.

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-6)
2024-04-15 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
More selection arrives every week as the weather improves and the days grow longer. Come out to your local market and see what’s new this week. There might even be a new vendor or two. It’s certain that the selection will be good and the freshness is unequaled. All that and the prepared food booths can get you some tasty lunch. Come out, perhaps you’ll see a neighbor or meet a new friend. More sites on different days are available here http://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Monterey (4-7)
2024-04-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market King City (4-7)
2024-04-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

The Last Stargazers
2024-04-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
While we all hope they are not the last of the stargazers, you will have to go to the event and find out the story behind the title . Dr. Emily Levesque is the presenter of this program and will entertain, educate, and amaze you with stories and images from the discoveries made in the past several years. Go to http://www.riotheatre.com or http://www.astro.ucsc.edufor more info.

Sea Otter Classic
2024-04-18 08:00 - 2024-04-21 17:00 | Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
It’s the biggest and best cycling event to take place at Laguna Seca, and the West Coast. So much bike stuff. So many cyclists. So many races for so many levels of cyclists. Everything from world-class extreme athletes to little kids with training wheels is there. So should you. Go to http://www.seaotterclassic.com

Farmers Market Carmel BTS (10-2)
2024-04-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market Seaside (3-7)
2024-04-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2024-04-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Our Water Future in the Salinas Valley
2024-04-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Sherwood Community Center, N. Main St. , Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Easily one of the most pressing issues in our area has been an issue since Europeans first decided to live and farm in California, Water. This series of meetings is intended to help all of us realize the importance of planning around this precious resource. Six meetings are planned in April and May. It is hoped that a maximum number of concerned people will contribute their thoughts, ideas, and opinions about this vital, renewable resource. More information is at http://www.eventbrite.com/o/salinas-valley-basin-gsa80379232423

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex (4-9)
2024-04-19 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Open Studios Tour (San Benito County)
2024-04-20 - 2024-04-21 | Aromas, Aromas, CA, United States
We often think that a beautiful place inspires creativity. If that is so then Central California is inspiring so much art it’s amazing! One example is the Studio Tour through the workplaces of artists in Aromas and San Juan Bautista. It’s sure to be interesting and eye-opening. More info is at http://www.aromashillsartisans.org

Farmers Market Aptos (8-12)
2024-04-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Farmers Market Moss Landing (10-2)
2024-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Power Plant, Highway One, Moss Landing, CA, United States

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)
2024-04-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Flora of Elkhorn Slough
2024-04-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Elkhorn Slough NERR, 1700 Elkhorn Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
The animals of the Slough are delightful and photogenic but if not for the plants they would be somewhere else. Here’s a chance for you to get to know all those interesting and unique flora of the Elkhorn Slough. You will be led through them by Andrea Woolfolk, one of the directors of the Reserve. More info at http://http;//www.elkhornslough.com

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)
2024-04-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)
2024-04-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-6)
2024-04-22 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
So much more produce available than even a couple weeks ago. As we reach the middle of Spring the hard working farmers and growers are providing us with more and more good food. Come on out and find something interesting and take it home to check it out. Lots of different fruits and new hybrids to taste and enjoy. These and the people make the market a fun place to check out regularly. There are so many other booths and activities to look into. More dates and times as well as locations are available at http://www.montereycfb.com

Rhiannon Giddens
2024-04-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
An accomplished musical historian and talented musician, Ms. Giddens is also a MacArthur (Genius) Fellow. She is coming to town with her stories, songs, and insights. Check out some of her work on YouTube and you’ll go straight to the website to buy tickets. Here is that website https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com

Farmers Market Monterey (4-7)
2024-04-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Douglas Brinkley & Dave Eggers
2024-04-23 20:00 - 21:30 | CA
These two popular writers, Brinkley, a historian, and Eggers, a memoirist and novelist, will be discussing the challenges facing humanity and our culture. No doubt, AI will figure in their talk. Along with the many other issues as we enter into a new set of issues this will change the nature of what these two do forever. It is a fundraiser for the Carmel Public Library at the Sunset Center, two Carmel landmarks.. More info is available athttp://www.sunsetcenter.com

Steel Pulse
2024-04-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Reggae hasn’t really gone away but with the new movie about Bob Marley there is renewed interest in the genre. Here’s a chance to see some musicians with deep roots in the sound. Check out https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com and get more info.

Steel Pulse
2024-04-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
If you know reggae you need no introduction, if not then here is one of the longest lasting reggae bands. They have been putting out their pro-people and environment message from over forty years. Come see some legends of the genre at the Golden State in Monterey. Details at http://www.goldenstatetheatre.com

Farmers Market King City (4-7)
2024-04-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS (10-2)
2024-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market Seaside (3-7)
2024-04-25 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2024-04-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

San Juan Bautista Rib Cook Off
2024-04-26 11:00 - 2024-04-28 17:00 | Downtown San Juan Bautista, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
For the whole weekend you can enjoy the wonderful smells and tastes created by talented cooks. But you have to come to San Juan Bautista in order to enjoy this. Luckily that is not a difficult trip. More details are at http://www.williamsltd.com

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex (4-9)
2024-04-26 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States
