Mercado Popular (4-9)

Salinas Sports Complex N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Warmer, longer days and the markets have lots of good produce still as well as the promise of more to come. In addition, you can get out in the improving weather. Let’s get out, shake off those winter blues and meet up with friends and neighbors at the markets. Have lunch at a food vendor […]

44th Annual Jazz Bash By-The-Bay

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

They have been at this for a while, obviously, and there are many wonderful musicians who come to town and delight in entertaining you. Come on out and get ready for spring with some lively music. More information is at https://www.jazzbashmonterey.com

1864 to The War’s End

Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

A fascinating and unpredictably important year in our nation's history, the end of the Civil War and beginning of the repair of the damage done. Little did they know how long that repair might take. Here are four thoughtful historians presenting their ideas about that watershed year. At the Stanton Center in Monterey. More details […]

Mali Obomsawin

csumb Building 30, Seaside, United States

Ms Obomsawin is a bassist, called one of the best emerging jazz performers in 2023. She and her group will be appearing at CSUMB's Music Hall (building 30). The musicians include a korist, a player of the African 12 string harp. Should be an interesting performance. More info was not available but the performance is […]

Dungeons & Shakespeare

Paper Wing Theater 320 Hoffman, Monterey, CA, United States

The title only just begins to describe this event. Imagine the Bard's characters meeting the creatures from D & D meeting on stage. Hamlet meets a hostile dwarf or Juliet contends with a wizard's potions. All controlled by a throw of the dice by an audience member. Unique theater in so many ways. More details […]

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)

Downtown Salinas 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

Warmer, longer days and the markets have lots of good produce still as well as the promise of more to come. In addition, you can get out in the improving weather. Let’s get out, shake off those winter blues and meet up with friends and neighbors at the markets. Have lunch at a food vendor […]

Open House @ The First Mayor’s House

Harvey-Baker House Heritage Park, Salinas, CA, United States

On the first Saturday of each month the docents open up the First Mayor's House from 10-3. It features items from the daily life of the people who started civic life in Salinas City, as it was called. The docents are friendly and knowledgeable about the lives of the people who lived there. While there […]

Railroad Museum Open House

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

On the first weekend of each month the Monterey Salinas Valley Railroad Museum is open from 10 until 4. It features their diorama of the valley's railroad and has some wonderfully informative member/docents. It is located next to the Amtrak Station on Market St. Check out their website at http://www.msvrr.org

Living History Days

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

On the first Saturday of each month the plaza at the San Juan Bautista State Park livens up with costumed people recreating the look and activities of the people who came to this area from Europe and Mexico. Mountain men, pioneers, Californios, and Native Americans all contributed significantly to our local history.

Cuatro De Oro

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

Fox Theater continues to bring Norteno performers to Salinas and this is one more interesting band to enjoy.  More info about the performance at http://www.foxtheatersalinas.com