Love Letters
2019-02-12 20:00 - 2019-02-13 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pink Flamingo Theater, 2115 N. Fremont St. , Monterey , CA, 93940, United States
This simple play, two actors writing and reading, works on the premise of letters exchanged over a lifetime of love. Starting with children’s pen-pals and working through the later years, it tells the story of their ups and downs and vicissitudes of life. Check website for dates and times. http://pinkflamingotheater.org

Valentine's at the Old Whaling Station
2019-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Old Whaling Station Adobe, 391 Decataur St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Join the Junior League at the historic adobe and create that last minute valentine for your beloved. in addition, there will be tasty treats and the chance to make a bath bomb. http://jlmontereycounty.org

California Typewriter
2019-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
Consider the typewriter. It has a number of positive aspects, but is being replaced at a phenomenal rate. This documentary focuses on several well-known artists and their fascination with this rapidly disappearing writing implement. Among them, Tom Hanks and Sam Shepard. http://sunsetcenter.org

Second City (It's not you It's me)
2019-02-14 08:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
You know them from the groundbreaking theater in Chicago. Here is their travelling company filled with talented and inventive comic actors who really throw themselves into their improvisation material. http://sunsetcenter.org

Henhouse
2019-02-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
There are several artists appearing in this show. Henhouse of course, with Sherry Austin as well as Laura Love(it is Valentine’s Day)with Terry Hunt. All of them are interesting and thoughtful songwriters and performers. How the show is billed and other interesting features are unclear to this writer. Sure to be a big hit. Details? More Info? http://riotheatre.com

La Caravana Del Amor
2019-02-15 19:00 - 23:00 | Fox Theater, 239 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The day after Valentine’s Day you can miss the crowds and celebrate with a whole Caravan of entertainers. Leo Dan, King Clave, and Jeanette lead the program with several other bands also supplying lots of energy. Come visit the revitalized Salinas downtown City Center, catch a show and have a great dinner. http://foxtheatersalinas.com

Oliver Tree
2019-02-15 21:00 - 23:30 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
In order to get a full picture of Mr Tree it is suggested that you go to the Rio Theatre’s website. He is a unique artist and deserves a fuller description than is available here. Please, go see. http://riotheatre.com

Tempest Trio
2019-02-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High St. , Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
This may be the best trio you’ve never heard of. Or, if you have you probably already have tickets. Compared to thr greatest trios of the 20th Century these musicians will dazzle you with their finesse and sound. http://peaceunited.org

Paula Poundstone
2019-02-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
If you have not seen Ms. Poundstone live you have missed a lively and interesting comedian. She has a lot of fun with her audience and everyone leaves laughing. http://riotheatre.com

Sound Waves Concert III
2019-02-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
The Monterey County Symphony is presenting pieces inspired by our large natural resource to the west. Yes, the ocean. Debussy, Mendelssohn, and others have written beautiful music on the theme of water and oceans. Catch it. http://sunsetcenter.org

Sovino Wine Bingo
2019-02-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2019-02-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Sovino’s Wine bar and Merchant, 241 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Sovino’s Wine Bar holds a bingo game using wine knowledge. They also serve tasty wine. Why not combine your knowledge, such as it is, and their wine? Chances are you will have a good time. http://sovinowinebar.com

Twilight Cycling
2019-02-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States
The Weathertech Laguna Seca track is 2.5 miles long, filled with curves and interesting challenges for auto racers. It’s also a challenge for bicyclists. Just imagine riding your bike through the legendary Corkscrew. In the evening as it gets a little cooler and the light becomes more interesting, what an experience. Once a month on the third Thursday. http://weathertechraceway.com

Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
2019-02-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This is a lecture but with a delightful twist; there will also be tasting. Just in case you weren’t sure what dark chocolate is. Dr. Brian Ellinroy will be telling us why we should eat dark chocolate and what things to look (and taste) for when selecting this marvelous taste sensation. Do you really need convincing? http://monterey.org/library

Everything Turned to Color
2019-02-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Folktales Winery, 8940 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
This trio plays a lot of interesting and fun music. Primarily jazz, folk, and pop melodies and in a lively and interesting venue. Great way to begin an evening. http://folktaleswinery.com

Banff Film Festival
2019-02-21 19:00 - 2019-02-24 22:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
It’s a celebration of films that in turn celebrate the great outdoors. Banff is definitely a great place to focus one’s outdoor film festival. Almost as wonderful as Monterey County. The films shown will show the grandeur and fragility of our world’s physical marvels. Check the website for titles and times. http://recreation.ucsc.edu

Romeo and Juliet
2019-02-21 19:30 - 2019-03-10 22:00 | Monterey Peninsula College, Morgan Stock Theatre 980 Fremont, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Shakespeare’s famous tragedy presented by the fine folks at MPC. It runs Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for three weeks from February 21 until march 10. Check the website for details. http://mpctheatre.com

5th Annual Concerts for Charity
2019-02-22 18:00 - 2019-02-24 21:00 | Contact the website, CA, United States
Local attorney and philanthropist, Thomas Worthington and his wife, Karen have hosted international musicians in their home with the intent of benefiting local charities for five years. This is no exception. For three evenings they will give the community a chance to hear great music and support most worthy organizations. Call or see the website for details such as address. http://give.classy.org/attesti

Chocolate and Wine Tasting
2019-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
If you attended the lecture on the benefits of dark chocolate, then you are well prepared for this experience. If you haven’t, well then, just enjoy the chocolate and wine while benefiting the public library of Monterey. It is the oldest public library in California. http://mplfriends.com/event

Nathan Williams & Zydeco Cha Cha
2019-02-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
Ready for a night of lively music? Want to shake many body parts? Here’s the band and the place. This is the place to see a band like this one. http://sunsettheater.org

John Steinbeck's Birthday
2019-02-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Steinbeck Center, National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
It’s the annual event that we share with famous authors. Of course there is cake and festivities. http://steinbeck.org

Meet the O'Sullivans
2019-02-23 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Mary’s By The Sea Episcopal Church, Central and Twelfth, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Wouldn’t you like to be able to sit in an Irish pub and listen to the stories and songs that just seem to be a part of the air in that place? No you can’t do that exactly. (It is Pacific Grove after all, and they didn’t have pubs for a very long time.) But the O’Sullivans are pub owners, they sing and tell stories. This is also much closer than Dingle, where they live. So come by and have a near-Irish experience. http://stmarysbythesea.org

Catalyst Quartet
2019-02-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
They have lots of youthful energy and lend that spirit to their playing. Their selections for this evening include pieces by Piazzolla and Villalobos. http://sunsetcenter.org

Choreographer's Showcase (Spector Dance)
2019-02-23 19:30 - 2019-02-24 21:30 | Spector Dance Studio, 3343 Paul Davis Dr., Marina, CA, 93933, United States
Every year the folks at Spector round up some marvelously talented dancer/choreographers and give them an opportunity to work with the talented dancers from their studio. The result continues to delight audiences. http://spectordance.org

Annual Ballroom Showcase
2019-02-24 13:00 - 16:00 | palomar, 1344 Santa Cruz Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Want to see lots of great dancing? Competitors at all levels and types of dance will be at the Palomar to demonstrate their skill. Lots of stuff will be strutted. http://palomarballroom.com

Sunday Happy Hour
2019-02-24 15:00 - 19:00 | Sovino’s Wine bar and Merchant, 241 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Sovino Winery is offering their tasty selections for half price during this expanded Happy Hour. In addition, their beer selections are reduced also. http://sovinowinebar.com

Panetta Lecture Series
2019-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
At the newly renovated Monterey Conference Center this talk will feature some names from the news, James Clapper and Mara Liasson, as well as Chuck Rosenberg. Lively discussion will be the attraction and the audience will come away with some new insights.http://panettainstitute.org

Paint & Sip
2019-02-26 18:00 - 20:30 | Sovino’s Wine bar and Merchant, 241 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Have you ever thought that your creativity is just a glass of wine away? Here’s a chance to check that idea. Sovino’s Wine and Bar is hosting a Paint and Sip evening. Materials, guidance and wine will bring out your inner Picasso. You know it’s in there somewhere. http://sovinowinebar.com
