Convergence (Carr Lake Ecology Community)

CSUMB City Center Salinas One Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

The Big Sur Land Trust has purchased 78 acres in the middle of Salinas with the intention of creating a park that will restore some of the natural beauty and use of this wetland. Come and learn more about the history and future of this big idea. http://csumb.edu/salinascitycenter

Climate Crisis & Action

MIIS Irvine Auditorium 499 Pierce St., Monterey, CA, United States

It's obvious to most that something BIG is going on in our world. Here are some people to talk to us about what we can do. Representative Panetta will be on hand to give the keynote. He will be followed by a number of local experts helping us decide what action bests suits us. http://citizensclimatelobby.org

Banff Mountain Film Festival

Rio Theater 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Billed as the "World's Best Mountain Films" it lives up to the reputation. For four days the films will be playing. Check the website for titles, times and dates. http://riotheatre.com

Hotel (Cirque Heloize)

Sunset Center San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, United States

An imaginary hotel, filled with interesting and magical clients sets the stage for the amazing Cirque Heloize. You have to come by to see how it all works out. http://sunsetcenter.org

Everything Artichoke

Joseph Boston Store 210 Olivier St., Monterey, CA, United States

Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday in February the Jos. Boston Store in Monterey is featuring the tastiest of the thistle family. Its history, good recipes, and beauty as a flower are all featured.http://historicgardenleague.org

Murder at the Mardi Gras Ball (Mystery dinner)

Church of The Good Shepherd 301 Corral de Tierra, Salinas, CA, United States

Yes it happened. But it's all in good fun, a performance at Good Shepherd Church. Come out to Corral De Tierra and see the performance, eat a grand dinner, and help their good works. http://goodshepherdcorral.org

MAH Music

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History 705 Front St. , Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Santa Cruz's Museum of Art & History is offering a regular musical entertainment. This week's group is Sea Reina. They purport ot supply dance-able "Mermaid" music and do it in five languages. It must be that merpeople speak at least one of them. Come see what this is and enjoy a lovely evening in downtown […]

Barrel of Laughs

Folktales Winery 8940 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, United States

It's at a winery so that the title is a pun, get it? Several outstanding comics fresh from their competition in San Francisco will be presenting their shows and they promise to get you laughing. So why not? The wine is good also. http://folktalewinery.com

Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

American Tin Cannery 125 Oceanview Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

Not only is it abridged but it is digested and spat out. 30 minutes is the length of time they intend to use. Don't be late, you may miss all the tragedies. Or worse, all the comedies. Maybe they will do it twice?http://paraphrase-productions.com

El Gabilan Library Grand Opening

Many months in the planning and realization, the library is set to open. Come ot to see the totally new building , two stories, with space for children, families and quiet reading. One of Salinas' new constructions, redefining our city.http://salinaspubliclibrary.org