Nutcracker Ballet

Carmel Sunset Center

It must be the Christmas Season! You know it because there is a production of the Nutcracker Ballet. Dancers of all ages will be spinning and leaping while telling the story of Clara and her beloved Nutcracker. Come see this version at the Sunset Center. More info is available at https://www.cart.sunsetcenter.org

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex (4-9)

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

While the weather is changing and days are shorter and shorter, the markets still have the goods. Be cause of our abundant crops and (relatively) mild climate things are still growing and available. Come on out and see what fresh wonders are being offered. As always there are vendors of prepared food and the local […]

Christmas in the Adobes

Custom House Plaza 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

For 39 years the State Historical Park has been sponsoring this interesting and informative fundraiser. The Adobe Buildings that are the historic center of Monterey open their beautifully decorated interiors to the public, their staff and volunteers dress in period costumes, and singers and musicians sing/play the local hits from the mid to late 19th […]

Streets of Bethlehem

First Baptist Church 130 San Vicente St., Salinas, CA, United States

The congregation of First Baptist Church in Salinas has been putting on the presentation for 32 years. What is it? They make a good effort at bringing the day of Jesus Christ's birth to the viewer. There are animals, vendors, Roman soldiers, and much more wandering about and creating an atmosphere of anticipation. All this […]

Feed the Soul

The Pocket Carmel LIncoln & 6th, Carmel By The Sea, CA, United States

The work of the Monterey County Food Bank never ends. So many pressures on modern families create so much stress on finance and stability. Here's a group reaching out to help and letting you be part of the process in the most enjoyable ways, eating and drinking. The good people at Pocket Carmel are sponsoring […]

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)

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

While the weather is changing and days are shorter and shorter, the markets still have the goods. Be cause of our abundant crops and (relatively) mild climate things are still growing and available. Come on out and see what fresh wonders are being offered. As always there are vendors of prepared food and the local […]

Dads Read @ Marina Library

Marina Public Library 190 Seaside Circle, Marina , CA, United States

Sure, dads read all the time, but not often at the library, right?  Whether this is a celebration of the out of the ordinary or just one more story read by a guy, that's for you to decide. (It happens every second Saturday.) While you do that there will be some activities for the little […]

Pink Martini

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

This band has made several appearances in the area in recent years and puts on a great show. If you like a swing/big band sound you'll love Pink Martini and featured vocalist, China Forbes. More details are available at https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com

Pete Escovedo

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

The well known percussionist and bandleader is coming to the Fox in Salinas. One more great musician in the new series of shows bringing music lovers into Salinas City Center. He has played with Mongo Santamaria, Carlos Santana, and numerous others. His daughter Sheila E. has been on her own after being a featured musician […]

Yoga in the Galleries

Monterey Museum of Art 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, United States

Part of their Illuminado program invites members of the community into the museum to do different activities in the galleries. This is your chance to practice yoga in an unusual setting. Megan Cassamos from MOJA Yoga will be leading this session. Check their website https://www.montereyart.org for this and other events coming up this holiday season.