Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

The first weekend of each month these dedicated members of the museum open the door of their museum and share their collections and passion with the rest of us. Listen for the train whistle blown by their enthusiastic visitors through each day. Then you will know they are open. More info at http://www.msvrr.org

La Merienda (92nd Celebration)

Memory Garden Monterey Historical State Park, Monterey , CA, United States

Although the city of Monterey is 253 years old its birthday has only been celebrated this way for 92 years. It is a big deal, with local officials and other important people playing important roles in the celebration. There will be lots of food, music, dancing, a multi-layer birthday cake, and speeches. Costumed performers and […]

Living History Days San Juan Bautista

Looking for a low cost, entertaining, and maybe educational afternoon? Come to San Juan Bautista for a Saturday. It's close and a step back in time, especially during the Living History Days. The first Saturday of each month the town is host to miners, smiths, coopers, and mountain men to name a few. You can […]

Redwood Mountain Fair

Roaring Camp Railroad 5401 Graham Hill Rd., Felton, CA, United States

In the beautiful setting of Roaring Camp up in the Santa Cruz Mountains they will be giving you a chance to support the local charities. Because it is a fair there will be music, dancing, crafts, food, and lots to see. Because it's Santa Cruz there will be many unique and wonderful things among all […]

44th Monterey Wine Festival

Monterey Conference Center 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

There are so many wonderful things to celebrate about Monterey County and our wines are one of the best. So here's your chance. There will be numerous choices and it's easy to guess that they will all be very good. You can be assured that there will be marvelous food offerings as well. More info […]

Rufus Wainwright (Folkocracy)

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

Although he has a real pedigree in music and could sit back and enjoy the fruits of his folks work, Mr. Wainwright has worked and established himself as an innovative artist and musician. He is bringing his band and talent for our enjoyment and will impress the audience with some marvelous music. Details at http://www.goldenstatetheatre.com

Farmers Market Del Monte Mall (8-12)

Del Monte Shopping Center Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, United States

Summer is just around the corner and those lovely summer fruits are showing up in the market stalls. Come out and see what the freshest produce looks like. In addition, there are the prepared food stalls and trucks, in case you just can't wait to get home to eat something scrumptious.  There is still time […]

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)

Marina Village Shopping Center Marina

Summer is just around the corner and those lovely summer fruits are showing up in the market stalls. Come out and see what the freshest produce looks like. In addition, there are the prepared food stalls and trucks, in case you just can't wait to get home to eat something scrumptious.  There is still time […]

Monterey Salinas Valley Railroad Museum

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

The first weekend of each month these dedicated members of the museum open the door of their museum and share their collections and passion with the rest of us. Listen for the train whistle blown by their enthusiastic visitors through each day. Then you will know they are open. More info at http://www.msvrr.org

Evening with Stacy Abrams

Rio Theater 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Not only the first Black woman to be a major party candidate for governor in US history, but Ms. Abrams is also a prolific writer. Her latest work is a suspense tale involving Washington VIPs. Certainly she will discuss her book but most of her audience will also want to hear political anecdotes and info […]