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 well at the best possible cost. Sundays from 1 to 4 through the end of the year.

Blues in the Park

Laguna Grande Park Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

For 32 years the city of Seaside has presented excellent local bands and nationally recognized names with their bands. Since the weather is usually as good as you might ask for, there is no reason to stay home and mow the lawn. Bring a comfy lawn chair, and a mellow vibe, however you do that, […]

Cabrillo College Contemporary Music Festival

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 High St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Some of the music presented here is a couple years old, others still a little damp from the final edits. In any case it is new and worth listening to. For two weeks each evening brings something a little different from your usual musical fare. Check the website for more details. Phone 831-426-6966 or  http://cabrillomusic.org

Winery Tour & Party (Salinas Valley Food & Wine Festival)

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

Cima Collina, which does so many good things in our area, is  letting the public come in and observe their winemaking process and tour their facility in Marina. Bet that you'll get to taste some good vino. http://cimacollina.com

Elkhorn Slough Weekday Tours

Elkhorn Slough NERR 1700 Elkhorn Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA, United States

Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday the staff at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve host a tour of their facility. (But that sounds too imposing. Let's just call it a walk in the park.) Here you can find out about the many bird species and marine animals that live in and around the water […]

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 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 […]

Time Flies Opening Reception

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

Artist Karen Warwick's display is opening and the Dali Expo is celebrating her art and inviting you to come and be intrigued by her imagery. http://thedaliexpo.com

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 […]

Joullian Vineyards BINGO

joullian winery 2 Village Dr., Carmel Village, CA, United States

Each first Thursday Joullian Vineyards is offering a chance to show your knowledge of wine terms. Along the way you can enjoy a great bargain on good wines. Get a BINGO card and a glass of wine for a single price and then keep testing their quality wines. http://joullian.com