Rob Schneider

Fox Theater 239 Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

Yes, the star of many movies and featured player on Saturday Night Live, Rob Schneider is coming to Salinas. His standup career has been rejuvenated. Come and hear his perspective on many of his life's experiences at the Fox in  Salinas City Center. Many more details at http://www.foxtheatresalinas.com

Rhiannon Giddens

Golden State Theater 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, United States

Where to start with Ms. Giddens? Singer, songwriter, historian, and MacArthur "Genius" award winner are among some of her achievements. She will be bringing all this to the stage in Monterey and you can come to see her. Go to the website and check out the special packages the GST has created for this special […]

Guided Hike w/ Big Sur Land Trust

Palo Corona Park Entrance south of Crossroads, Carmel, CA, United States

This looks like a good time for the right person, ten and a half miles of pristine forest with substantial climbs and the views that accompany the altitude, the Valley, Salinas, and even the Bay. It is a fund-raising opportunity for the Trust. More info can be had at http://www.bigsurlandtrust.org

12th Annual Seaside Earth Day and Electric Vehicle Fair

Seaside City Hall 440 Harcourt Ave, Seaside, CA, United States

Over 50 years of Earth Day and now electric vehicles celebrated in Seaside. There will the cars, local vendors, food, and a celebratory atmosphere. Come and share in the good, hopeful vibes about what we can do to create a healthy, verdant planet. More details at http://Community, All Ages 12th Annual Seaside Earth Day Celebration and […]

Physics Book Club

Santa Cruz Public Library 224 Church St. , Santa Cruz , CA, United States

How about meeting with some other people who share your interest in science and physics in particular. The group meets bi-weekly until May 9th and will be discussing the book, "The Way to the Universe". It is said that a strong background in physics is not required to be part of the conversation. More info […]

Water and Social Justice

HIlton Hotel Big Sur Room 1000 Aguajito Rd. , Monterey , CA, United States

Water is a basic human need. How we get water, the cost of this water, and the quality of the water have been important issues through human history. This talk, sponsored by the Democratic Women of Monterey County, will lay out the ways in which we currently deal with these issues. The speaker, Dr. Chelsea […]

Something Rotten

Forest Theater Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States

Imagine that two contemporaries of William Shakespeare, but much less well-known are attempting to create the very first musical theater offering. And of course this is presented to the audience as a musical.  So there is your premise. The score and book are written by award-winning people, so we can say, with some confidence, that […]

Big Sur Land Trust Hike

Toro County Park Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States

This promises to be an easy, relatively short hike through a scenic piece of Monterey County. (As if there aren't lots of them.) The fact that you have a guide and it is aimed at being informative makes it more than just a walk in the park. There are more details at http://www.bigsurlandtrust.org

David Sedaris

Carmel Sunset Center

Accomplished author, storyteller, and general observer of the human condition, Mr. Sedaris has been entertaining us for many years. Part of the year he leaves his home in France and comes back to the US to regale us with his observations and humor. Info at http://www.sunsetcenter.org

By the Bay 3k for Kids

Lover's Point 630 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

Starting and ending at Lover's Point in Pacific Grove this run follows the scenic Ocean View Blvd both ways. Can't miss with those views. more info can be had at http://www.racethread.com