Georgia On My Mind (The music of Ray Charles)

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

Not only featuring the music of the incomparable Mr. Charles, this evening also includes more Grammy winners than you have ever seen live on stage. The group, Take 6, the female singer, the male lead all have received this award. http://sunsetcenter.org

Whale TV

Hopkins Marine Station 120 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

You won't find this on your HBO listings. Because it's a program designed to use TV cameras to help learn about whales. Dr. Jeremy Goldbogen has been using them for several years and is going to show what he and his team have learned about these magnificent animals. http://hopkinsmarinestation.stanford.edu

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

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

If you love the tunes of Ms. King, and so many do, get over to the Sunset Center and check this out. Her biggest tunes made into a musical and telling a story. Two nights, both shows start at 7:30.  http://sunsetcenter.org

Cars & Coffee

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

In each even-numbered month the Weather Tech folks at Laguna Seca host a meet up for car fans. Whether you bring a one-of-a-kind beauty or the car you drive to work each day you can come out and enjoy the conversation and stories that bubble up from a group of aficionados while they are at […]

B4Noon Organ Recital

Carmel Presbyterian Church Ocean & Junipero, Carmel, CA, United States

It's at 11:45, so that's the title and it is an organ recital on the church's new acoustic/digital organ. Drop in for a piece or two or for the whole half hour. Each Thursday through April 23rd. http://carmelpres.org

Wine & Dinner

Portola Hotel 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

Sounds simple doesn't it? After five courses and Flowers Vineyards wines chosen especially to complement the wonderful food it won't be quite as simple. Complex but delicious and filling. Come and enjoy. http://portolahotel.com

Travis Tritt

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

The multi award winner and member of The Grand Ole Opry is coming to Santa Cruz. Known for his resonant voice and guitar work, this concert features both. More at their website.http://riotheatre.com

Elephant Seal Weekend Celebration

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

The title says it all. Come and learn LOTS about those big pinnipeds along our coast. The Seymour Center's scientists will give you the skinny (pun intended) about their lives, eating habits and future. http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/

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

Valentine’s Dinner

casa munras hotel 700 Munras, Monterey, CA, United States

With its focus on Spanish foods this should be an interesting place to go for your Valentine's Day dinner. The chef has worked up a special menu and wine list. Should be a wonderful evening's repast. http://hotelcasamunras.com/dining