Veterans’ Day Parade

S. Main St. Salinas, CA, United States

It starts at 2:00, heads north up Main St. and has everything a good parade should,  bands, floats, marching groups, flags, and color guards. It also has a lot more, firetrucks, vintage cars, and lots of kids. Come down early, dress warmly, get a good seat and hope that the rain has passed.  Good All-American […]

Artichoke Festival Golf Tournament

Pajaro Valley Golf Club 967 Salinas Rd., Royal Oaks, CA, United States

Right now they are looking for golfer but soon it will be the day to come out and play a round or two and win something. At the Pajaro Valley Golf Club in Royal Oaks. Lots of details at http://www.artichokefestival.org So many new and interesting ways to be part of the heart of the 'choke.

Ukranian Festival

Church of The Good Shepherd 301 Corral de Tierra, Salinas, CA, United States

You may have been looking for a way to help the Ukranian people in a direct way, even have a chance to hear their stories. Here is that chance. The Church of the Good Shepherd is hosting a Ukranian Festival. It will include dances, songs, food, and games. All of these are intended to inform […]

Pacific Biological Laboratory

Pacific Biological Laboratories 800 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, United States

Also known as Doc Ricketts Lab. Visit the site that Steinbeck's best buddy created in order to support and house his business of collecting specimens. That in turn supported his research and writing about the marvelous diversity of the bay and environs. Here is the place where he and his helpers, often including John Steinbeck […]

Casa Serrano

casa serrano 412 Pacific St., Monterey, CA, United States

Not only is this a historic adobe from the earliest days of Monterey but it is an art gallery featuring some of the better known artists of the area. It's open on the weekends and features docents guiding visitors around the art and architecture.

Bay of Life (Wind to Whales)

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

Two National Geographic contributors are the creators and contributors to this book and media presentation focused on the Monterey Bay and its immediate surroundings.  From the magnificent whales to the small mammals and reptiles on the shores they show the complex web of life in our area. For more details try http://www.bayoflife.net

Blind & Visually Impaired Center Gala

Monterey Marriott 355 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA, United States

The is their first gala intended to raise funds for their programs raising awareness and accommodation for the visually challenged in our community. There will be music ,dancing, auctions, and food to get you in a giving mood. A worthy cause and set at a wonderful venue. Details can be found at http://www.blindandlowvision.org

Freestyle Mega Show

Fox Theater 239 Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

Featuring some of the best of the freestyle genre this show promises to be a real onslaught of music and dance. Names like Stevie B. and the Covergirls as headliners and several DJs to fill out the bill. More details at http://www.foxtheatersalinas.com

Taming of the Shrew

Other Brother Brewing Company 877 Broadway, Seaside, CA, United States

A performance of Shakespeare's tale of courtship and the complicated nature of human relations. The twist is that the performance will be at Other Brother Brewery in Seaside. The company, New Canon Theatre, is presenting works in different venues and meeting the challenges in a creative fashion. Check it out, chance are a brew or […]

Trevor Hall

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

Appearing at Golden State Theatre in Downtown Monterey go to http://www.goldenstatetheatre.com  for details.