All this weekend Santa will be at the Wharf making a list and checking it over. Each day the vendors will be offering special bargains and holiday treats.

The folks at the Portola are celebrating the famed 12 Days of Christmas with twelve days of foods, festivities and joy in their lobby. Enjoy different treats each night with a separate theme, like five golden rings, etc. http://portolahotel.com

For many years the Historic Parks of Monterey has hosted visitors to the historic adobes during the holidays. Docents and musicians dress in period costumes and guide the visitors through the ways the Californios, the original adobe dwellers,  celebrated their holidays. http://mshpa.org

Local poets, musicians, performers Taelen Thomas and Bill Sparkman join up to present the life and music of Nobel Laureate Bob Dylan. Certainly this will be an enlightening and entertaining evening. How often can you really say that? So get your boots of Spanish Leather on and hop down to The Lab in Carmel. http://thelabarts.com

A local chorus is presenting its annual performance, oddly, it is not a holiday themed performance. So if you are looking for a respite from holiday festivities but you'd like some music, come see them. http://thebirdsings.com

The talented young dancers of Spector Dance are presenting their work with the music of The Beatles and the Four Seasons. These are wonderfully talented young folks and make the music come alive. http://spectordance.org

The Paraphrase Theater Company presents their version of the classic tale told from the point of view of a child. Bound to be a little different and insightful. Fridays 12/13, 12/20, 12/27,  7:00   Saturdays 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 2:00  Sundays 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 2:00 Check the website for more details. http://paperwing.com

Local musician , Bodkin has assembled a first rate group of musicians to entertain you and take your mind off the holiday intensity. In addition to their other features the band has Mr Bodkin who, in 2017, won the World Championship Master Whistler competition. In itself that mat be worth getting out to see them. […]

One of the longest-lasting spiritual bookstores in the area, Pilgrim's Way hosts a Tarot reading, every Saturday morning, for your enlightenment and peace of mind. While you are being read you may enjoy a cup of some delightful tea. They have a lot to offer, of tea and tarot both. [email protected]

Wondering what the future holds? Looking for insight to guide your decisions? Or just want to try something a little different? Come to Pilgrim's Way Community Bookstore on the second Saturday of each month and sip some tea while pursuing higher understanding. [email protected]