Events

Join Local Weatherman (retired) Jim Vanderzwaan and a rotating group of local talent as they share some great music and camaraderie each month's last Sunday. http://facebook.com/silvertideseaside

Featuring the dancers of the popular and innovative dance company, this presentation will have two  parts that coincide nicely with the two acts of the matinee. Cool Christmas and Classic Christmas are the titles and you can guess what those mean. In any case, you will have an enjoyable holiday interlude.http://sunsetcenter.org

It's time for the performers of the Pacific Repertory  to don their wigs and colorful costumes and pretend to be some of your favorite rock and rollers. It's a tribute not an imitation so enjoy the memories evoked by the performances. Check the website for dates and times. http://pacrep.org

You read that right. It is midday of New Year's Eve. Because it's at MY Museum and aimed at young children, and their weary parents. Celebrate early and get home while you still have some energy. Lots of activities and age appropriate celebrating. Epecially with the ball drop at noon. http://mymuseum.org

A gathering of organists and the Aeolian Skinner3 Manual Pipe Organ results in a kaleidophone. (Maybe.) In any case, you fans of organs and their musicians will get a kick out of this gathering. In addition there will be several other, more portable instruments, strings and reeds to play along and add some diversity of […]

Beginning earlier in the day with activities for the younger members of the family, this long-standing family gathering has something for everyone as the night progresses. Badges are available to allow attendees to get into many performances and activities through the night. Dress for the weather as First Night will happen, rain or shine, or […]

Looking for a unique experience for your younger family members? Here it is. Sleep with the fishes (and mollusks, crustaceans, arthropods, and lots more). There will be food, activities, and the aquarium at night, which is a cool experience by itself. http://montereybayaquarium.org

Looking for a different theme for your New Year's Celebration? Why not go back about 90 years? (The 20's didn't start roaring til later in the decade.) Dressing up in costume is always fun and suggested for the theme. Cannery Row will be hopping and you can be in the midst of it all. [email protected]

Sixty years after the tragic accident that took their lives the music of the Big Bopper, Richie Valens and Buddy Holly is presented by PacRep. Rock out to their music and that of their peers from the era. Be sure to check the website for times and details. http://pacrep.org

Te folks at Asilomar have just the thing to help you with your resolutions, get out and walk in a lovely, natural setting. What a great way to start the new year. Meet in the lodge at 10 and walk two miles and return to the roaring fire and cozy comfort of the lodge. Does […]