Monterey Football Club v. San Antonio

The Union can use your support this year. They had a good one last year and this year's team also looks good. Come on out and wave your colors and do some serious yelling. Be sure to dress warmly, it is Marina after all. More details at https://www.montereybayfc.com/schedule/

Point Sur Lighthouse Tours

Point Sur Lighthouse Highway One , CA, United States

After much time the tours are back. On Wednesdays and Saturdays the docents will walk you through this historic site. Through wars and storms the lighthouse and its staff took care of the sailors and their crafts. It lasts about three hours and involves some serious walking. Don't let that put you off it is […]

Perils in Paradise

Loudon Nelson Center 301 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The same potent forces of nature that have been spending their energy on the Central Coast the last few months are the same forces that have brought us this extraordinary beauty. Scientist and teacher, Gary Grigg with 50 plus years of teaching at UCSC about geology and earth sciences will explain the ways in which […]

Jazz Bash By The Bay

Portola Hotel and Spa 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

There is so much musical creativity in this beautiful setting that music events keep us busy all year round. This is one of the more established ones. you would be pressed to find a type that isn't represented in this gathering, DixieLand, Blues, etc. They are all here. Come find out for yourself. Two days […]

History of the “Stuck Ups”

Asilomar Conference Center 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

Yes, an intriguing title. But you will have to attend in order to find out who these "stuck ups" actually were. That involves a day at one of the loveliest settings in the county, Asilomar State Park. All through the day there will be activities, lectures and food. Even an opportunity to ride in antique […]

Watsonville Film Festival (11th Annual)

Henry Mello Center 250 Beach St., Watsonville, CA, United States

This is a venue for the best of local filmmakers. All through the following week these talented, hardworking artists will put their efforts  out there for your enjoyment, or whatever emotions their work evokes in you. Need more info? Go to http://www.watsonvillefilmfestival.org

R.U.R (Rossum’s Universal Robots)

Merrill Hall UCSC campus Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Over 100 years ago the term "robot" was popularized by this play. It deals with many of the social and philosophical issues that are swirling about the topic of AI these days. Automated machines are doing much of human's work. What is it to be aware of one's existence? Who is in control? All this […]

Pickleball Tournament

Sorry there is very little actual information here. In San Juan Bautista this weekend a tournament for players of pickleball. You have to ask the sponsors for info because they aren't sharing much online. But if you are interested go here for more infohttps://www.pickleballtournaments.com/tournamentinfo.pl?tid=7550 or [email protected]

Early Bird Tour (Elkhorn Slough)

Elkhorn Slough NERR 1700 Elkhorn Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA, United States

It's early (not too) has birds (lots) and is a tour (Around Elkhorn Slough). Since the Slough is one of the best places in the world to view birds it only makes sense that there would be a tour with guides to help us see those birds. Here's your chance. The gates at the Slough […]

Harvey-Baker House

1st Mayor's House 20 Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

Salinas' first mayor's home has been preserved and is available to the public. Knowledgeable docents are on hand to help you rediscover many interesting aspects of local history. But only on the first Saturday of each month. More info at http://www.firstmayorshouse.org