Monster Jam Experience

Brown Ranch Marketplace 3555 Clares St., Capitola, CA, United States

There are many "monster" experiences around these days, mostly centered around Frankenstein's monster. However, if you aren't interested in literary monsters, how about some virtual monster trucks? These folks have a mock up of the Grave Digger and other fascinating things focused on those flying, jumping, and bouncing vehicles. http://brownranch.com

Dali’s Alley

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

This is a monthly(3rd Saturday) event intended to grow the reputation of Salvador Dali and Monterey as an artist's venue. They will have art, jewelry, soap, clothing, and books and so much more. Come and see what the Dali Expo has to share with you. More info at [email protected]

Walking Tour Point Sur Naval Facility

Point Sur Naval Facility Highway One, CA, United States

Now that we have less and less use for facilities like this, they have become points of interest to the curious and researchers. Come and see how we kept watch for threats from the West. Weekends through November. Maybe you too can see Russia from this remote place. http://pointsur.org

Ukulele Jam

American Burger 738 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey, CA, United States

They're everywhere, but more fun than the mobile phones that also are everywhere. Now you can see some folks having real fun with ukuleles. Come to American Burgers and bask in some good food and some good music. Sundays through the month of November. Call 831-373-7573 for more info.

Culture on the Front Lines of 21st Century Diplomacy

World Theater CSUMB 5260 6th Ave., Seaside, CA, United States

Join Ambassador Cynthia Schneider as she speaks about her experiences in diplomacy and how to implement an understanding of culture into the process. She is a former ambassador and a professor at Georgetown University. http://cynthiapshneider.org

Harry Potter Trivia

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

Surely you are more than the average muggle! Come test your knowledge about Harry's adventures and the beasts, ghouls, and miscellaneous students and teachers of Hogwart's. http://sovinowinebar.com

A Tuba to Cuba

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

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band took a trip to Cuba exploring the musical heritage of the island and its links to New Orleans music. Here is their result. More than the documentary, the concert will include much music that didn't make it on film. besides, it's always great to see this band live. http://riotheatre.com

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

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

In support of their film and album "Tuba to Cuba" the PHJB is coming to Santa Cruz. Come see a real American institution working at what they do best. If you like roots music and/or jazz then you should be here for this performance. http://riotheatre.com

Superior Donuts

Monterey Peninsula College Morgan Stock Theatre 980 Fremont, Monterey, CA, United States

This play was recently made into a TV show and here it is in its original form. A 60's radical owns a donut shop and hires a young neighborhood resident who challenges his middle-aged thinking. Check the website for times and days http://mpctheatreco.com

FrankenCon

UCSC Mainstage 1156 High St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

All things Frankensteinian are featured here. Science, ethics, horror, culture, art, and historical will be addressed here. In cooperation with the production of Frankenstein Project this will address how the story by Mary Shelley has continued to play through each era in its own way. Pity it is so long after Halloween, think of the […]