Santa Cruz Chef's Dinner
2018-08-26 18:00 - 2018-09-13 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Holy Cross Church, 126 High St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95026, United States
Benefiting the many organizations that do good and especially the Holy Cross Church these chefs from the area get together and prepare wonderful food for your enjoyment. You’e got to eat. Why wouldn’t you come out and enjoy a good meal that does so much good? http://holycrosssantacruz.com

Monday Night at the Museum
2018-08-27 15:00 - 19:00 | Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Each Monday, in conjunction with the Farmers Market in front, the Pacific grove Museum has special hours. You can bring a picnic and dine in the lovely garden behind the museum or buy something scrumptious at the market out front. A glass of wine is also available for a donation of $5. All the exhibits are also open and available for your enjoyment and education.

Jerry Seinfeld
2018-08-27 19:00 - 23:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Probably, you do not need any info about this man or his humor. he will be in Monterey at the Golden State Theater for one night and two shows, 7:00 and 9:30. http://goldenstatetheatre.com

Monterey County Fair
2018-08-30 12:00 - 2018-09-03 23:00 | Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Once again, it’s that time of year. Come to the fair and see the bounty of the county. Rides, animals, music, food, contests, and lots of fun for one and all. Check the website for specific details, too many to list here. http://montereycountyfair.com

Trivia Night
2018-08-31 18:00 - 19:00 | De Tierra Tasting Room, 5th and Mission, Carmel B.T.S., CA, 93921, United States
Not just any trivia night, this one involves flights of wine and hard questions. Buy a flight and you’re in. Last Friday of each month, early in the evening, so you have time to go out for dinner and a movie. After drinking some of their wonderful wine. http://detierra.com

Concerts at the Beach (Papa Doo Run Run)
2018-08-31 18:30 - 23:00 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
The Santa Cruz Boardwalk hosts many fun things in the summer. This year is no exception. Movies and bands are presented right there on the beach next to the boardwalk itself. Check the website for more details. http://beachboardwalk.com
This week’s band is probably the most famous band you’ve never heard of, Papa Doo Run Run. They have played with lots of famous bands and those bands opened for them. They also act as subs for the Beach Boys. Yeah, they are that good.

Tohoku Benefit
2018-08-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Hidden Valley Inn, 102 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, 93924, United States
In the aftermath of the earthquake/tsunami in Japan many organizations have reached out in their own way to offer aid. This is the work of a group of Japanese-American jazz musicians. Tucked away in the wonderful setting of Hidden Valley they will be using traditional Japanese instruments as well as the more typical jazz instruments. Should be an exciting evening. montereydec@gmail.com

West Coast Barrel Racing
2018-09-01 07:00 - 2018-09-03 17:00 | Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division St., King City, CA, 93930, United States
With the biggest purse in any West Coast racing activity ($165K) this is an event that will get quite competitive. It’s easy to guess that the best of the sport will be on hand, to say nothing of the hundreds of talented, dedicated others looking to become the best. It’s three days of fun in the sun of South Monterey County. It starts early, so don’t wait until later to show up. info@westcoastbarrelracing.com

Evenings By The Bay (Monterey Bay Aquarium)
2018-09-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
On Saturday evenings the Aquarium is offering special opportunities to see their exhibits in a whole new “light”. Twilight. Come by in the evening, after 6:00, and see the aquarium while things are calmer and quieter. In addition, there will be food and drink offered for your enjoyment. You will be allowed to walk around while eating and drinking and listening to music provided by the best of local musicians. Jazz, blues, light rock, and soul will be offered. Perhaps the animals will exhibit some dancing skills. http://montereybayaquarium.org

Greek Festival
2018-09-01 18:00 - 2018-09-03 17:00 | Custom House Plaza, Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
For many years the local Greek population have held this festival to familiarize the folks of the area with their language, customs, food, and dances. If you wonder about saganaki or even the right way to say Gyros, this is the place to find out. Starting Friday evening and winding up on Sunday afternoon it will give you a fun way to dance away a couple hours.

Continental Gran Prix
2018-09-06 09:00 - 2018-09-09 17:00 | Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
Here we are after Car Week and everyone is looking for the next reason to go to the track. Here it is, the international circuit of high-end auto racing. As they work at accumulating points to win the overall championship these elite teams come to Monterey to meet the challenge of Laguna Seca.

To Brahms with Love
2018-09-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Peace United Church of Santa Cruz, 900 High St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Have you ever wanted to hear the instrument of a deceased famous musician? Are you a fan of cello music? Here’s a great chance to do both. Pablo Casal’s cello is in the hands of another distinguished musician/teacher and available for your hearing. Right here on the Central Coast! Amit Peled will be using the cello that belonged to Maestro Casals to enchant his audience. http://peaceunited.org

Play Live Nation Grand Opening
2018-09-07 09:00 - 20:00 | Northridge Mall, N. Main St., Salinas, CA, 93906, United States
If you are over 40 you don’t know what this is. So you may want to ask a younger person, or read further. Play Live Nation is a storefront that offers multiple screens to allow their customers to play video games in a comfortable and technically advanced setting. Big chairs, big screens and side-by-side with one’s competitors or play as a team against someone on the other side of the world. Your choice. Now this fantasy has come to Salinas and they would like to introduce us to this concept. http://playlivenation.com

Festa Italia
2018-09-07 15:00 - 2018-09-09 18:00 | Custom House Plaza, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The presence of Italians here on the Central Coast is well documented and is a big part of local lore. This is a celebration of their culture in its several forms, dance, songs, stories, and of course, food. Lots of things to do and interesting things to eat. They have also selected the best time of year for their fest. So come out and… Mangia http://festaitalianamonterey.org

First Friday Art Walk
2018-09-07 17:00 - 20:00 | CSUMB City Center Salinas, One Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
On the first Friday of each month the downtown merchants and artists of Salinas dress up a bit and show off their work. At CSUMB’s City Center campus there is always a special exhibit. It starts at 5:00, just in time to wander about and pick up a delightful meal in one of the nearby restaurants.
