Seaside Craft Sunday

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Every Sunday from one until three the Seymour Center offers family fun. Lots of crafts and other fun stuff to engage the participants in the importance of our oceans and the variety of life in them. Looking for something to do with everyone in the family? http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/

Sweet Jazz

Embassy Suites Monterey Bay 1441 Canyon Del Rey, Seaside, CA, United States

Embassy Suites hosts local jazz musicians and they in turn host a rotating list of other musicians. The upshot for you is that you get to hear good music played well at the best possible cost. Sundays from 1 to 4 through the end of the year.

John Steinbeck, War Correspondent

Steinbeck Center National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, United States

Although we know Mr. Steinbeck primarily for his work as a novelist he also spent time on battlefields with the soldiers fighting in different theaters of war. Dr. David Wrobel, a historian of note, will present his work on this interesting area of Steinbeck's life. http://steinbeck.org

Star Wars Trivia

Sovino's Wine bar and Merchant 241 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, United States

While it isn't May 4th, there really isn't a wrong time to celebrate all things Star Wars. Come down armed with all those bits of insignificant knowledge about Luke, Darth and Obi-Wan. What is Luke's uncle's name anyway? Sovino Wine Bar is hosting  so you know there will be good wine to help lubricate those […]

East Coast Swing

Palomar Ballroom 1344 Pacific Ave., SAnta Cruz, CA, United States

Wednesdays at the Palomar Ballroom you can trip the light fantastic in the East Coast Swing style. Lessons for beginning and intermediate dancers are available and then it is dancing for everyone. There are two fees for participation, one for dancing and party and the other for just dancing. Check the website for details. http://palomarballroom.com  For […]

Across the Great Divide (Music of The Band)

Sunset Center San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, United States

If you have ever wondered, How many bands would it take to reproduce the music of The Band? Here's your answer, two. Dust Bowl Revival and Hot Club of Cowtown both work together and separately to create the wonderful, unique sound of the iconic group. If you haven't had the pleasure of hearing anything by […]

Salsa Dancing

Palomar Ballroom 1344 Pacific Ave., SAnta Cruz, CA, United States

Fridays at the Palomar Ballroom you can trip the light fantastic in the Salsa style. Lessons for beginning and intermediate dancers are available and then it is dancing for everyone. There are two fees for participation, one for dancing and party and the other for just dancing. Check the website for details. http://palomarballroom.com  For you […]

Rapture, Blister, Burn

Mountain Community Theater Park Hall 9400 Mill St., Ben Lomond, CA, United States

A presentation of the Pulitzer winning play about generations of women dealing with feminism, choices, and love. This vibrant play is presented for five weekends through June 9th. Fridays 8:00 Saturdays 8:00 and Sundays 2:00. http://mctshows.org

Spartan Race

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

In case you are one of those who doesn't feel sufficiently challenged by running, here's a chance to make it more "interesting". Crawling through mud, berated by screaming officials, and avoiding barbed wire all will make your run through this rce much more interesting. Two days of this. Go for it! Lots of details on […]

Pinnacles National Park National Trails Day

Pinnacles National Park Soledad, CA, United States

Join in meaningful service projects at Pinnacles NP to help conserve the natural and cultural resources of the park. Contact them at the website for details. [email protected]   or call 831-389-4486 x243