Soul of CA

Comedy Improv Night @ Dali Expo
2019-11-09 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Dali Expo Museum, Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
If you enjoy “Whose Line is it Anyway” Then come over to the Dali Expo and participate, maybe, in the performance of improv comedy at their venue. The group’s years of local experience will help you have a great time here in Monterey County. info@daliexpo.com

Monterey Comedy Improv
2019-11-09 19:30 - 20:30 | dali expo museum, Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Monterey Comedy Improv will bring their insights into local politics and controversies as well as things more interesting to those who prefer their humor more global and national. http://daliexpo.com

Art Walk & Open Studios
2019-11-09 16:00 - 19:00 | The Barnyard, Barnyard Shopping Center, Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States
In the Barnyard Shopping Center, like much of Carmel, there are artists’ studios. This is your chance to see their work, talk to the artists, and buy some of their works. (Or just visit.) Mark Falina and six other artists are opening their shops for you enjoyment. Every second Saturday through December. http://thebarnyard.com

Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
2019-11-09 15:00 - 21:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
After all, it is a Russian composition based on a Austrian story, so why not check out the Russian’s version? Probably no covert operatives in the company right? Stunning production, sets, costumes, giant puppets and magnificent birds will make his into a presentation you won’t soon forget. Two showings one at 3:00 and the second at 7:00. http://goldenstatetheater.com

Early Schools of Salinas
2019-11-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2019-11-02 11:00 - 15:00 | 1st Mayor’s House, 20 Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93940, United States
When Salinas was a small town with big plans for its future the founding families knew that education was going to play a big part. The folks at the First Mayor’s House have gathered materials from those days. You may learn about the discipline methods, curricula, and daily life of teachers and students. An intriguing glimpse into the past. http://firstmayorhouse.org

Walking Tour Point Sur Naval Facility
2019-11-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-11-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-11-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Point Sur Naval Facility, Highway One, CA, United States
Now that we have less and less use for facilities like this, they have become points of interest to the curious and researchers. Come and see how we kept watch for threats from the West. Weekends through November. Maybe you too can see Russia from this remote place. http://pointsur.org

Tea & Tarot
2019-11-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Pilgrim’s Way Bookstore, Dolores and Sixth, Carmel B.T.S., CA, 93921, United States
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. cynthia@pilgrimsway.com

Tea & Tarot
2019-11-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Pilgrim’s Way Bookstore, Dolores and Sixth, Carmel B.T.S., CA, 93921, 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. cynthia@pilgrimsway.com

Cars & Coffee
2019-11-09 08:00 - 10:00 | 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) and look around. http://weathertechraceway.com

Boomer Humor
2019-11-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Carmel Foundation, Lincoln & 8th, Carmel By The Sea, CA, 93921, United States
two comics, one Johnny Steele is a fixture on the San Francisco scene and the other, Richard Stockton, is a well known local funny man. They will entertain us with topical humor aimed at the folks from the “early bird dinner and show “stage of life. http://richardstockton.com

Happy Hour @ Citricada Cantina
2019-11-08 13:00 - 16:00 | 201 Main St., 201 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Salinas’ downtown is undergoing a renaissance of a sort. This enterprise is a part of it. They have a looong Happy Hour (three hours) on Fridays and Saturdays and offer some yummy appetizers etc. for the hungry ones in your group. http://201maincomplex.com

Nella
2019-11-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
If this name isn’t familiar, you need to check the list of recent nominees for the Latin Grammies. This young woman has sprung onto the scene after her audition tapes for Berklee Music went public. Add to that the intimate venue at Sunset Center and this should prove to be a marvelous evening of music.

Naming Mt. Thoreau
2019-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 | BookShop Santa Cruz, 1520 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Several years ago a group of Henry Thoreau scholars and enthusiasts decided to climb a previously unnamed mountain in the eastern Sierra Nevada as one step in renaming it for Thoreau. Here is their story. http://bookshopsantacruz.com

Patience Munjeri
2019-11-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Scotts Valley Public Library, 251 Kings Rd., Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
A virtuosa at the Zimbabwean instrument, the mbira, Ms. Munjeri will speak on the topic of the role of elders in perpetuating the music and the traditions around the music of Zimbabwe. This sounds like a delightful, unusual evening’s entertainment and enlightenment. Go to the website for a picture of Ms. Munjeri and her instrument. http://santacruzpl.org

Solitary Garden
2019-11-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Baskin Art Studio, 1156 High St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
An art installation focusing the viewer’s attention of the gradual absorption of the incarcerated individual into the space that is doing the confining. As the plant growth covers the 6×9 space, the artist asks us to consider the end of incarceration. Food for thought, don’t you think? jackie sumell, the artist worked with actual prisoners in creating this artwork. As a result it carries a particular resonance. http://ias.ucsc.edu

UCSC Arboretum Community Day
2019-11-05 09:00 - 17:00 | UCSC Arboretum, 1156 High St. , Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, 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. arboretum@UCSC.org

Ukulele Jam
2019-11-03 16:00 - 18:00 | American Burger, 738 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
They’re everywhere, but more fun than the mobile phones that also are everywhere. Now you can see some folks having real fun with ukuleles. Come to American Burgers and bask in some good food and some good music. Sundays through the month of November. Call 831-373-7573 for more info.

Jack Callahan & Jeff Witscher
2019-11-02 20:00 - 23:00 | Wind River, 421 Wild Way, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
This performance is entitled, “What happens on Earth, Stays on Earth”. It is filled with experimental music and innovative intentions in the performances. Please check the website for a more insightful description. http://indexical.org

Shelea Natural Woman: A Night of Soul
2019-11-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
This one named singer has performed in concert in many well-known venues, and worked with Stevie Wonder. She has a remarkably supple and tuneful voice and this promises to be a wonderful evening of song. http://sunsetcenter.com

Kristian Bush & Rita Wilson
2019-11-02 19:00 - 21:30 | Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Lots of us know Mr. Bush from his award winning career, but fewer are aware of Ms. Wilson. Her music and production careers are substantial, but the gossip columns will tell us that she is the wife of Tom Hanks. Now you remember her, right? So they are coming to town and will put on a show kicking off the Monterey Cowboy Festival. Come and see what they can do. http://montereycountyfair.com or http://montereycowboy.org

Life in 1850's Monterey
2019-11-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This is when Monterey was the capital of the state, when being a part of the U.S. was just beginning to sink in to some of the long term inhabitants of the area. The times of sailors and bandidos, and fortunes being made and lost throughout the state. The story is told through the eyes of a small business owner, Joseph Boston. Quite a slice of history. http://monterey.org/library

Life in Monterey (1850's)
2019-11-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
While this is not the earliest of history in Monterey, this is the beginning of Monterey as part of the United States. Much was happening in this era that still influences the atmosphere of the city and area. The clash of cultures between the Americans and the Californios is a microcosm of the changes throughout California and much of the West. info@historicgardenleague.org

Forest Bathing
2019-11-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Rip Van Winkle Open Space, 1072 Congress Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
It may sound odd, but it certainly sounds relaxing. Walking in the forest, stopping finding a comfy spot and sitting and relaxing into the sounds and sensations of the woods. Take a walk with a practiced guide and get even more out of the experiences. http://montereybaymeditation.com

San Lorenzo Valley Chili Cookoff
2019-11-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Felton Covered Bridge Park, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
This is the sixth annual cook off. There will be eleven chefs competing and you get to be the judge. At least for one part, the people’s choice. There will be much more there than just some chili. Music, booths, and fun to benefit the public libraries. So grab your antacids and get over there. http://santacruzpl.org

Rubber Jellyfish
2019-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Carmel High School, Highway One, Carmel By the Sea, CA, 93922, United States
An intriguing title isn’t it? It’s a film about a difficult reality, the problems with helium balloons and the damage they can cause by interrupting the feeding cycle of some already endangered animals in our oceans. The hosts are the student from Carmel High, they are presenting the film and a discussion afterward regarding the film’s topics and what we can do about it. seaberry.nachbar@noaa.gov

First Friday (Pacific Grove )
2019-11-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
In the tradition of bringing folks to the center of town, Pacific Grove is rolling out the carpet for everyone. Come out and see the artists, musicians and interesting folks that make up America’s Last Hometown. Info at 831-655-9775

Pacific Grove First Friday
2019-11-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Lighthouse Avenue, lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Like the name says, it is every First Friday. What changes is the nature of the activities and their focus. You get to come and see what is going on in the music and art scene in the area. All along Lighthouse and the adjacent streets. pacific Grove is filled with charming shops and businesses. Check them out. http://firstfridaypacificgrove.org
