Soul of CA

Watsonville Nature Center
2017-09-23 11:00 - 2017-09-24 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Watsonville Nature Center, 30 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville , CA, United States
Monterey Bay Birding Festival: Come out and enjoy the viewing in one of the world’s best places to view a multitude of birds and a wide variety of species. Experienced and knowledgeable people will be on hand to help identify them and direct you to the best sites for viewing. Bring out the “twitter” in you and your family. It’s fun, inexpensive and good exercise.

Renaissance Faire
2017-09-23 10:00 - 2017-09-24 18:00 | Casa de Fruta, 10011 Pacheco Pass Road, Hollister, CA, United States
Huzzah! That’s what you say when you are happy or surprised at the Renaissance Fair(e). So many things to see and do and eat that one can’t list them all here. Every weekend from September 16th through October 15 brings lively entertainment, colorful costumes,and old time fun. You can join the fun by wearing a costume of your favorite type of Renaissance character. In the evenings there will be a concert featuring a Celtic rock band.

Taste of Morgan Hill
2017-09-23 10:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Morgan Hill, Monterey St. , Morgan Hill, CA, United States
Saturday and Sunday will be filled with food and fun in downtown Morgan Hill. Not only that but there will be music, cars, vendors, exhibits and rides. The Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center will bring interesting wild animals for the education of us general public folks.

Old Town Farmers Market
2017-09-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Old Town Farmers’ Market, Main and Gabilan Sts. , Salinas , CA, United States
A weekly gathering of local farmers and merchants selling fresh produce, freshly prepared foods, and local businesses offering interesting items for sale. As the seasons change so so does the selection of food as well as the merchandise for sale. Come down and see what’s new.

Beach SportFest
2017-09-23 08:00 - 2017-09-24 18:00 | Del Monte Beach, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The theme here is “Healthy People Healthy Oceans” and there is a multitude of activities for all levels of fitness and interests. Everything from races through the water and on the beach to tire flipping and for the less motivated, movies. But you can also try yoga, beach volleyball and other in-between fun activities. On beautiful Del Monte Beach throughout each day.

Memorial Hospital Farmers Market
2017-09-22 13:30 - 17:30 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Big Read (A Better Life)
2017-09-22 13:00 - 15:00 | King City Library, King City , CA, United States
This is a series of activities and art exhibits, showings, and activities around the reading of a single book by the people of Monterey County. This year’s selection is “Citizen” a collection of poetry presented in an innovative way. It deals with the realities of being a member of a community of color in modern America.
The movie “A Beter Life ” is part of the series dealing with communities and their racial relationships. This movie is an attempt to get all of us in Monterey County talking.

Continental Tire Monterey Grand Prix
2017-09-22 10:00 - 2017-09-24 17:00 | Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
In the lovely month of September the raceway hosts prototype and GT racing teams and their cars. See these splendid examples of automobile technology exhibit their stuff on one of the premier tracks in North America.

Ocean Trilogy Spector Dance
2017-09-22 07:30 - 2017-09-24 22:00 | Spector Dance Studio, 3343 Paul Davis Dr., Marina, CA, 93933, United States
Combining dance with multi-media support the Spector Dance School is presenting their piece about the endangered oceans and the work that many are doing to intervene. Scientific support comes in the form of the scientists at MBARI who give the pieces some gravitas. The three days of dance will cover different aspects of the danger and the work.

Big Read ("Citizen" book discussion)
2017-09-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church, 490 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This is a series of activities and art exhibits, showings, and activities around the reading of a single book by the people of Monterey County. This year’s selection is “Citizen” a collection of poetry presented in an innovative way. It deals with the realities of being a member of a community of color in modern America.
A local group working for racial justice is hosting a discussion for those who have read the book, “Citizen”. It is likely to be eye-opening and interesting, at least.

Continental Tire Monterey Gran Prix
2017-09-21 08:00 - 2017-09-24 17:00 | Laguna Seca, monterey salinas Highway (route 68), Salinas, CA, United States
As always Laguna Seca is the place to be for the race fan. This time the prototypes and GT cars will be racing and finishing off this year’s championship races. All the warmups, pit visits and races themselves add to the charm and challenge of viewing these cars and drivers doing what they do best. Best to look at the website for the details, there are many, to help you best enjoy this event.

Aaron Lewis
2017-09-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
More innovative and interesting modern takes on country western music. Mr Lewis prides himself on the interesting crowds that populate his concerts. Come on down and be one of these interesting people, or just listen and look.

Big Read (Combined Destinies)
2017-09-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Steinbeck Center, National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
This is a series of activities and art exhibits, showings, and activities around the reading of a single book by the people of Monterey County. This year’s selection is “Citizen” a collection of poetry presented in an innovative way. It deals with the realities of being a member of a community of color in modern America.
This talk is by two women who have worked in Monterey County on issues of justice and racial identity for many years. Their book is an examination of the effects of racism on a surprising group, white people. As the title says we have “combined destinies”. Come hear a talk that will definitely get you thinking about this always fascinating, yet difficult, topic.

Leadership Luncheon
2017-09-20 11:30 - 13:30 | Embassy Suites Monterey Bay, 1441 Canyon Del Rey, Seaside, CA, United States
Local leaders, including our new Representative to Congress, Jimmy Panetta, will be speaking on recent developments, both national and local, and their effect upon us and our area. Likely to be a very enlightening event.

Fleet Foxes
2017-09-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
In concert The Fleet Foxes with Natalie Prass. Come to the historic Golden State Theater and check out the unique sounds of this intriguing band.
