Soul of CA

Monterey Prereunion
2018-08-18 09:00 - 2018-08-19 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
Just before the Rolex Reunion these folks are having a little get-together to have even more time to race, talk, and admire. If you have always wanted just a little more time with car and their fans , this is the place to be.

Walk in the Redwoods
2018-08-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2018-08-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Henry Cowell State Park, 101 Big Trees Rd., Felton, CA, United States
At Henry Cowell Redwood State Park a naturalist will take you through the big trees and inform you about the many subtle aspects of these magnificent examples of adaptation. Questions will be answered and knowledge gained, if nothing else you will be awed. Really. http://parks.ca.gov

Evenings By The Bay (Monterey Bay Aquarium)
2018-08-18 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
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

Live Jazz (East Village Coffee Lounge)
2018-08-19 16:00 - 18:30 | East Village Coffee Lounge, 498 Washington St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Every Sunday through the rest of the year this coffehouse will be presenting live jazz music. The best of local jazz performers will be doing what they do best. Come in for a lovely late afternoon espresso and music.

Aloha, Hawai'i Live
2018-08-19 17:00 - 19:30 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
featuring the talents of award-winning Hawai’ian musicians and singers, this program will bring back all those memories of you trip to Hawai’i . Except of course, the soft breezes and salt water smell.

John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band
2018-08-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
You may not have heard of this musician but dozens of household names have had him in their bands and he has a reputation as one of the premier guitarists playing these days. You get to see this legend up close and personal right here on the Central Coast. http://Kuumbwajazzcenter.org

Monday Night at the Museum
2018-08-20 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.

Ry Cooder
2018-08-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Yes, it’s the subtle but insistent talent of Mr. Cooder. Through his many musical voyages, Ry Cooder has always been inventive and interesting. Here he is in our area. Come hear an evening of delightful music.

Asilomar Birds and Habitats
2018-08-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Asilomar Conference Center, 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
This area is one of the premier birding sites in North America and the world. We are on several flyways and right now is a good time to have a person who knows these lovely creatures accompany you on a walk around the picturesque Asilomar area. Yu are in luck, there is just such a program and you can enjoy it. http://parks.ca.gov/asilomar

Colin Jost
2018-08-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
It’s that handsome, funny guy from SNL’s Weekend Update. He’s been working at this for quite a while and won numerous awards for his work on SNL. Bound to be very funny and very topical. Not for the faint of political heart. http://goldenstatetheatre.com

Rolex MotorSports Reunion
2018-08-23 09:00 - 2018-08-26 17:00 | Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
Right in the midst of Car Week here in Monterey County is an event not to be missed. Maybe you would like to see some of those fabulous vehicles doing what they are designed to do, go fast around a track.

Testimonies and Memoirs of Augustias de la Guerra Ord
2018-08-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Middlebury Institute of International Studies, 442 1/2 Van Buren St. (Holland Courtyard), Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Wouldn’t you like to know more about the people who populated this area during the transition from Mexican government to American? Here’s a great opportunity. Taken from the writings of a well-connected and insightful woman’s writings of the period and giving much insight to the modern historian and or history buff, Augustias’ journals and letters will make for interesting listening and learning. http://OldMontereyFoundation.org

Mexico de Mis Amores
2018-08-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Jardines de San Juan, 115 Third St., San Juan Bautista, CA, 95045, United States
Set in one of the area’s prettiest restaurants, this benefit helps out the Voices of Monterey Bay, an independent journalism effort. While supporting this worthy cause, one can sample wonderful food, beverages and have a chance to bid on marvelous art objects, from paintings to pottery.

Arrangiarsi
2018-08-23 19:00 - 21:30 | Osio Theatre, 350 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This film gives the story of a man, disillusioned and without resources or emotional support, who decides to look for his roots in Naples, Italy. On the way he discovers meaning in the making of… Pizza. The writer, star, and director (all the same man) will be in attendance at this showing. matteotroncone@gmail.com
