John Steinbeck, War Correspondent

Steinbeck Center National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, United States

Although we know Mr. Steinbeck primarily for his work as a novelist he also spent time on battlefields with the soldiers fighting in different theaters of war. Dr. David Wrobel, […]

Star Wars Trivia

Sovino's Wine bar and Merchant 241 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, United States

While it isn't May 4th, there really isn't a wrong time to celebrate all things Star Wars. Come down armed with all those bits of insignificant knowledge about Luke, Darth […]

East Coast Swing

Palomar Ballroom 1344 Pacific Ave., SAnta Cruz, CA, United States

Wednesdays at the Palomar Ballroom you can trip the light fantastic in the East Coast Swing style. Lessons for beginning and intermediate dancers are available and then it is dancing […]

Across the Great Divide (Music of The Band)

Sunset Center San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, United States

If you have ever wondered, How many bands would it take to reproduce the music of The Band? Here's your answer, two. Dust Bowl Revival and Hot Club of Cowtown […]

Salsa Dancing

Palomar Ballroom 1344 Pacific Ave., SAnta Cruz, CA, United States

Fridays at the Palomar Ballroom you can trip the light fantastic in the Salsa style. Lessons for beginning and intermediate dancers are available and then it is dancing for everyone. […]

Rapture, Blister, Burn

Mountain Community Theater Park Hall 9400 Mill St., Ben Lomond, CA, United States

A presentation of the Pulitzer winning play about generations of women dealing with feminism, choices, and love. This vibrant play is presented for five weekends through June 9th. Fridays 8:00 […]

Spartan Race

Toro County Park Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States

In case you are one of those who doesn't feel sufficiently challenged by running, here's a chance to make it more "interesting". Crawling through mud, berated by screaming officials, and […]

Pinnacles National Park National Trails Day

Pinnacles National Park Soledad, CA, United States

Join in meaningful service projects at Pinnacles NP to help conserve the natural and cultural resources of the park. Contact them at the website for details. [email protected]   or call 831-389-4486 x243

Salinas Historic Walk

John Steinbeck Library Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA, United States

The first Saturday of each summer month the Salinas Library is sponsoring a walk through the downtown area designed to expose the public to the history and different parts of […]

Artichoke Festival

Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, United States

Celebrating everything related to the edible thistle this long stnading festival presents lots of unique food centered on that same vegetable. No matter what your favorite method of cooking or […]