Next Generation Jazz Series

Esteban's Restaurant 700 Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, United States

Each Thursday through September 12th, Esteban's Restaurant in the Casa Munras Hotel is sponsoring a series of performances by the most talented young musicians in the area at their venue. Your dinner includes the performance and you won't be dissatisfied. These aren't the kids who are still trying to work through the scales. These are […]

Empanada Cooking Class

Cima Collina #2 3344 Paul Davis Dr., Marina, CA, United States

You love those delicious "turnovers" from the latino bakeries, right?  Why not learn to make some different ones? This is your chance. Chefs from Colectivo Felix will be there teaching the methods to make empanadas from Bolivia, Argentina, and the Caribbean.  What variety! AND...there will be wine from Cima Collina to help make it even […]

Monterey Car Week

numerous venues Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Seaside, CA, United States

What was once just a couple of very high end car shows and sales has turned into a major celebration of all things automotive (or driveable). Lots of events, from the rarest cars in the world to the funkiest and cheapest available. Should you want to buy, look, or talk to the owner this is […]

Tribes on the Edge (Film and Q&A)

Hidden Valley Music Center 104 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, United States

Filmakers, Celine Cousteau and Matt Ferraro, have created a visual plea for sensible use of the rain forests and, on a bigger scale,  our planet.  Aren't we really just one very large tribe? Both are accomplished filmmakers and share a deep concern about the welfare of us and our planet. Yes, she is a member […]

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. There are two fees for participation, one for dancing and party and the other for just dancing. Check the website for details. http://palomarballroom.com  For you […]

The Wolves

Western Stage Hartnell College, Salinas, CA, United States

Imagine the world of a girls' soccer team, consider the challenges they have in their lives on and off the field. As they prepare for their competition and share their thoughts about each other, the world of ideas, and the game to come. This is Western Stage's edgy series of plays called 2X4. Fridays and […]

Tea & Tarot

Pilgrim's Way Bookstore Dolores and Sixth, Carmel B.T.S., CA, United States

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]

Herb Walk & Demo

Earth Bound Farms 7250 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, United States

What to do with the plants you bought and now they are prospering after all that wonderful care you gave them.   Learn lots of herb lore, including the uses and techniques for all kinds of herbs. You'll be drying, cooking, and finding new uses for all those healthy plants. [email protected]

Monterey Pre-Reunion

Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States

As the excitement builds around Car Week this is one of the kick-off events. 300 cars of a wide variety of types and eras come to test themselves against one another and answer the question, "Who would win if...?" http://weathertechraceway.com

Morgan Winery Open Vineyard

Double L Vineyard 1520 River Rd., Salinas, CA, United States

As you drive by the rows and rows of vines in Monterey County you may wonder, How can I learn more? Here the answer to that. Come to Morgan Winery's tours and learn the processes and sciences involved in producing the "fruit of the vine". Take a break from all that auto-related activity and relax […]