Dawn of the 17 Mile Drive

Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

This is a question locals often are asked, What is the story with the 17 Mile Drive? Here's the answer. John Sanders, a local historian and storyteller, (isn't that redundant?) […]

Bach Festival

For two weeks the different venues around Carmel and the Peninsula come alive with the sounds of classical and baroque music. All in celebration of the genius of J.S.Bach and […]

Art Walk & Open Studios

The Barnyard Barnyard Shopping Center, Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States

In the Barnyard Shopping Center, like much of Carmel, there are artists' studios. This is your chance to see their work, talk to the artists, and buy some of their […]

Kiddie Kapers Parade

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

A very popular event in the Big Week celebrations, Kiddie Kapers is a chance for kids and families to get in on the fun. Every year there is a theme […]

Celebration ’69

MPC Theater Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, CA, United States

Fifty years ago many events started ripples that still resonate in our culture. Woodstock, Nixon, Altamont, and the moon landing. Here is MPC Theatre's salute and remembrance of those events. […]

Pancake Breakast (All You Can Eat)

Market St. Theater 222 Market St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

To benefit the Santa Cruz Follies and various senior activities through the area this pancake breakfast is every other week in Santa Cruz. Of course, pancakes and sausage, bacon, coffee, […]

Monterey Peninsula Obon Festival

Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple 1155 Noche Buena Ave., Seaside, CA, United States

It's that time of year again. The Buddhist Festival of Obon is upon us. The traditional dances, dress, and foods are available to enjoy. All are welcome and invited to […]

Sweet Jazz

Embassy Suites Monterey Bay 1441 Canyon Del Rey, Seaside, CA, United States

Embassy Suites hosts local jazz musicians and they in turn host a rotating list of other musicians. The upshot for you is that you get to hear good music played […]

Celebration ’69

MPC Theater Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, CA, United States

Fifty years ago many events started ripples that still resonate in our culture. Woodstock, Nixon, Altamont, and the moon landing. Here is MPC Theatre's salute and remembrance of those events. […]

Toots & The Maytals

The Catalyst 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

When you think reggae, you think of this band. After you think of Bob Marley, probably. They have been on that scene and are credited with naming the genre from […]