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 […]

Justin Hayward

Golden State Theater 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, United States

If you have heard of the Moody Blues then Justin Hayward needs no introduction. If not, then you are in for an evening of wonderful music and fine musicianship. He plays several diverse instruments and sings as well. Hayward has a large repertoire of songs to draw from and 50 years of entertaining people. Be […]

Monterey County Fair

Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, United States

High Tides & Carnival Rides is the theme for this year's fair. All the fun of county fairs combined with the unique aspect of Monterey County. From Pajaro to Bradley and from Parkfield to Big Sur there are so many different ways to enjoy life in our county. Visitors can have a chance to enjoy […]

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 […]

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 […]

Castle Rock Guided Walks

Castle Rock State Park 15000 Skyline Dr., Los Gatos, CA, United States

Every Saturday and Sunday through October 31st the staff at Castle Rock State Park will be taking folks like you on hikes through the impressive forest that is this park. They begin at 11:00 and last an hour, the hike is just over a mile and filled with lots of interesting things.

Print It With Dali

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

Joining up with the students from the print classes at Monterey Peninsula College, the folks at the Dali are giving you the chance to create your very own art print. We'll call it art in spite of what the snobs in the art world might say. The last Saturday of each month through the end […]

Summer Tours @ Steinbeck House

Steinbeck House 132 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA, United States

The end of the season for the tours. There are three tours daily at 11:00, 12:00, and 1:00. Visit the house and see the place where our favorite son was born. They have done a lovely job of restoring the place. The personnel are knowledgeable and most friendly. they will even accommodate latecomers.  [email protected]

Summer Tours @ John Steinbeck House

Steinbeck House 132 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA, United States

Take a tour through the boyhood home of Mr. Steinbeck, our most famous son. Especially for this year the upstairs rooms will be available also. Come by and tour with a knowledgeable docent then stay for lunch and a visit to the gift shop. Tours begin at 11 and 12 and 1. Latecomers can be […]

UCSC Arboretum Community Day

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

On the first Tuesday of each month the University of California Santa Cruz opens their arboretum to the public for free. In addition, the will have several docents and naturalists on hand to handle your interesting questions. [email protected]