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 […]

Cars & Coffee

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

Occasionally the folks at Weather Tech Raceway (Laguna Seca to locals) open the track and paddock to car lovers and their vehicles. They provide the coffee, from Castle Rock Coffee, and you supply the car. Or someone else does and you look at them. Today is one opportunity for you to come in (for free) […]

Santa Cruz Wharf Experience

Santa Cruz Wharf Santa Cruz, CA, United States

It juts out a half mile into the bay. As a result the wharf is useful to scientists and others who want a good view out into the water. For a few hours on every Saturday through August there will be docents out on the wharf to offer insight into why the wharf is important […]

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]

Pink Flamingo Comedy Nite

Pink Flamingo Theater 2115 N. Fremont St. , Monterey , CA, United States

Featuring the Bay Area comic, Ryan Goodcase there will also be  couple other talented folks of the bill. This is an intimate venue and a good place to check out some new talent. http://pinkflamingotheater.org

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.

Watsonville Buddhist Temple Obon

Watsonville Buddhist Temple 423 Bridge St., Watsonville, CA, United States

It's that time of year again. The Buddhist Festival of Obon is upon us. The traditional dances, dress, and foods are available to enjoy. All are welcome and invited to participate in almost all the activities. Come ready to be a part of this this tradition of honoring those who preceded us into the next […]

Seaside Crafts @ Seymour Marine Center

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

What a chance to make cool stuff. Come and learn at the Seymour Center and when finished your little ones can make their own special souvenir.  Each Sunday through the summer. http://seymorcenter.ucsc.edu

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 […]

Treffen 21 VW Cruise

Lighthouse Avenue lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, United States

These folks are driving their VWs from Canada to Mexico, wish them luck. You will have your chance of doing this while they stop and display in downtown Pacific Grove. 130 cars will be participating in this year's trip. Just about every year of production will be represented, as well as many of the models […]