Medicine Buddha Festival and Cultural Fair

Land of Medicine Buddha 5800 Prescott Rd., Soquel, CA, United States

Lots and lots of info regarding alternative medicine and treatments. Lots of fun for the family combined with info for spiritual growth and mindfulness. A great day at the 100 acre facility in Soquel. Check out the website for info regarding the parking situation. http://medicinebuddha.org

Picnic in the Park

Lower Presidio Park 113 Corporal Ewing Rd. Building #113, Monterey, CA, United States

This isn't just any picnic in just any park. The Presidio of Monterey hosts a picnic, historic re-enactment, and lots of tasty food for sale. The landing of Hippolyte Bouchard ( he's an Argentinian privateer/ Pirate) will be the center piece of the celebrations.

Carmel Wine & Art Celebration

Carmel Valley Village Carmel Valley Village, CA, United States

In the sunny Carmel Valley they take eating and drinking most seriously. This is home to many artists as well. SO here's a chance to see all of these great aspects of life in one place. Take a leisurely drive down the valley and spend some time enjoying the good things in life.  http://carmelvalleychamber.com

Solstice Celebration

Earth Bound Farms 7250 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, United States

Earthbound Farms is getting into summer with a party ll about the sun. There will be plantings, music, food, yoga, even DIY sundials. (You don't need to bring your watch.) Come out and get your summer on in the perpetually sunny Carmel Valley.

House & Garden Show

First Murphy House between Lincoln and Sixth, Carmel B.T.S., CA, United States

The Carmel Heritage Society sponsors an opportunity to view several  elegant houses and gardens in the area. This year there are several houses to see starting with the First Murphy House. The tour lasts from 1 until 5 with a reception at Murphy from 3-6. Come wander about and get great ideas for your own […]

Asilomar Wild Flower Walk

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

Looking for a fun, educational way to spend some time in a beautiful setting? Here's your answer. Walk around Asilomar with a naturalist and learn about the efforts to restore the plant life around the beach and through the park. See the greenhouse, meet the people making Asilomar the gem that it is. Register for […]

Print with Dali

Dali Expo Museum Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

The innovative people at the Dali Expo have a new method to aid you get in touch with your inner artist. This time they are giving us a chance to make prints. They supply the materials and an all-day pass to the museum, you bring an open mind and your creativity.  Begins April 27 and […]

Little Women (The Musical)

Western Stage Hartnell College, Salinas, CA, United States

It's a singing and dancing version of Alcott's Well-loved story of four sisters and their growth together. http://westernstage.com Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:00.

John Mayall

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

Ask your grandparents why you should go see this guy and his band. Some original blues stylings from someone who helped bring great blues into the modern era. Yeah, he's an old white guy but don't let that stop you. You won't regret it. http://riotheatre.com

Old Mission San Juan Bautista Annual Fiesta

san juan bautista mission 406 2nd St., San Juan Bautista Mission, CA, United States

A celebration of the history of the mission and of course it includes the town. Come learn about the religious aspect of the history of the town. This mission's church has been an operating church since its founding all those years ago. http://oldmissionsjb.org