Monterey Bay Half Marathon
2022-11-11 06:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States
You can enjoy this bit of exercise at whatever level is your preference. Run, walk, stroll with the kids, or be a real competitor. Something for every runner. Just make sure that you are there early. http://www.montereybayhalfmarathon.org will get you all the details.

Farmers Market Del Monte Mall 8-12 Fridays
2022-11-11 08:00 - 12:30 | CA
The days are growing shorter and nights are colder. The summer fruits have begun to disappear but the bounty of the area is still available at the markets. Come on out and see the selection, maybe see some neighbors and pick up some gifts for the coming holiday season. If these dates and locations don’t work for you please check out other markets at http://www.montereycfb.com

Carmel Orchid Society
2022-11-11 09:00 - 2022-11-12 16:00 | Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula, 4560 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
All of you lovers and growers of orchids, and those who would love to know more, here’s your chance to learn about, buy, and maybe trade knowledge, plants and contact info. There will be other plants as well, like carnivores. More info and details at http://www.carmelorchidsociety.org

Veterans' Day Parade
2022-11-11 14:00 - 15:30 | S. Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
It starts at 2:00, heads north up Main St. and has everything a good parade should, bands, floats, marching groups, flags, and color guards. It also has a lot more, firetrucks, vintage cars, and lots of kids. Come down early, dress warmly, get a good seat and hope that the rain has passed. Good All-American fun.

Artichoke Festival Golf Tournament
2022-11-12 07:00 - 15:00 | Pajaro Valley Golf Club, 967 Salinas Rd., Royal Oaks, CA, 95067, United States
Right now they are looking for golfer but soon it will be the day to come out and play a round or two and win something. At the Pajaro Valley Golf Club in Royal Oaks. Lots of details at http://www.artichokefestival.org So many new and interesting ways to be part of the heart of the ‘choke.

Ukranian Festival
2022-11-12 11:00 - 17:00 | Church of The Good Shepherd, 301 Corral de Tierra, Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
You may have been looking for a way to help the Ukranian people in a direct way, even have a chance to hear their stories. Here is that chance. The Church of the Good Shepherd is hosting a Ukranian Festival. It will include dances, songs, food, and games. All of these are intended to inform and entertain you while developing an understanding of the people and their plight. More info athttp://www.goodshephercorral.org

Pacific Biological Laboratory
2022-11-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Pacific Biological Laboratories, 800 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Also known as Doc Ricketts Lab. Visit the site that Steinbeck’s best buddy created in order to support and house his business of collecting specimens. That in turn supported his research and writing about the marvelous diversity of the bay and environs. Here is the place where he and his helpers, often including John Steinbeck himself, worked preparing the specimens of local sea life.

Casa Serrano
2022-11-12 14:00 - 2022-11-13 16:00 | casa serrano, 412 Pacific St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Not only is this a historic adobe from the earliest days of Monterey but it is an art gallery featuring some of the better known artists of the area. It’s open on the weekends and features docents guiding visitors around the art and architecture.

Bay of Life (Wind to Whales)
2022-11-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Two National Geographic contributors are the creators and contributors to this book and media presentation focused on the Monterey Bay and its immediate surroundings. From the magnificent whales to the small mammals and reptiles on the shores they show the complex web of life in our area. For more details try http://www.bayoflife.net

Blind & Visually Impaired Center Gala
2022-11-12 16:30 - 20:00 | Monterey Marriott, 355 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The is their first gala intended to raise funds for their programs raising awareness and accommodation for the visually challenged in our community. There will be music ,dancing, auctions, and food to get you in a giving mood. A worthy cause and set at a wonderful venue. Details can be found at http://www.blindandlowvision.org

Freestyle Mega Show
2022-11-12 19:00 - 23:00 | Fox Theater, 239 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Featuring some of the best of the freestyle genre this show promises to be a real onslaught of music and dance. Names like Stevie B. and the Covergirls as headliners and several DJs to fill out the bill. More details at http://www.foxtheatersalinas.com

Taming of the Shrew
2022-11-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Other Brother Brewing Company, 877 Broadway, Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
A performance of Shakespeare’s tale of courtship and the complicated nature of human relations. The twist is that the performance will be at Other Brother Brewery in Seaside. The company, New Canon Theatre, is presenting works in different venues and meeting the challenges in a creative fashion. Check it out, chance are a brew or two will help with Shakespeare’s English. More info at http://www.newcanontheatre.org

Trevor Hall
2022-11-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Appearing at Golden State Theatre in Downtown Monterey go to http://www.goldenstatetheatre.com for details.

Taming of the Shrew
2022-11-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Other Brother Brewing Company, 877 Broadway, Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
A pair ( 1:00 & 5:00) of performances of Shakespeare’s tale of courtship and the complicated nature of human relations. The twist is that the performance will be at Other Brother Brewery in Seaside. The company, New Canon Theatre, is presenting works in different venues and meeting the challenges in a creative fashion. Check it out, chance are a brew or two will help with Shakespeare’s English. More info at http://www.newcanontheatre.org

Farmers Market Marina (Sundays 10-2)
2022-11-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina
The holiday seasons are approaching and it’s a little harder finding those fruits we enjoyed in the summer. But the vegetables are still widely available and as fresh as ever. In addition there are some retail booths out there and you can likely find a present for that hard-to-shop-for person on your holiday list. Beside that there is still the opportunity to see your neighbors and check out the irresistible prepared food offerings. If this listing isn’t meeting your need for time and place check out http://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Pacific Grove Mondays 3-7
2022-11-14 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Days are shortening, nights are cooler, fall is coming and we start thinking about where did I put those sweaters? But the Farmers markets are still going strong. The ones that continue through September anyway. Time to buy the last offerings of those summer fruits, maybe this is the year to start canning? Find those treasures, see some friends, both while shopping at the farmers markets. If this one isn’t convenient check out http://www.montereycfb.com for more possibilities.

Farmers Market Carmel Valley Community Center
2022-11-15 10:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

International Education Week
2022-11-15 16:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States
To help enlighten our local community about the plight of women protesting in Iran during this week of focus on education CSUMB is presenting two speakers, Andrew Loomis a State Dept official and Ava Homa a writer and educator who has written of the recent unrest in Iran. Should be an enlightening presentation. More details at http://www.csumb.edu/events

Otter Opry (California Bluegrass Reunion)
2022-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Monterey United Methodist Church, 1 Soledad Place, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
No it’s not the sound that otters make, their squeaks aren’t musical. It’s the bluegrass music series that the United Methodists conduct at their church. This time it features the talents of the California Bluegrass Reunion. There isn’t space for the accomplishments of this band’s members so go to the website if you need convincing. There will also be a public jam at 4:00 Here it is http://www.otteropry.org

IYA the ex'celen remember
2022-11-16 19:00 - 21:00 | World Theater CSUMB, 5260 6th Ave., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
A compelling presentation of the conflicts within a Native Californian family after being the recipients of a substantial grant of ancestral land. At the CSUMB World Theater, a lovely intimate venue.

The Cult
2022-11-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

Farmers Market Carmel 6th & Mission (Thursdays 10-2)
2022-11-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Carmel, Carmel By the Sea, CA, 93923, United States

Animated Shorts
2022-11-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Carl Cherry Center, 4th and Guadalupe, Carmel , CA, 93921, United States
No these are not clothing items that jump about. Short films ranging in length from 5-15 minutes yet they delight, amuse, and bring out strong feelings, even tears. Nine movies which have won awards in the US and Canada will be featured. Titles and more info available at http://www.carlcherrycenter.org

Agri+Culture Series (Part 1)
2022-11-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, 705 Front St. , Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, United States
This series of presentations is to deal with new perspectives on the complicated, often troubling history of agriculture in our area. Local artists will present their works describing events which are overlooked from alternative views. Details at http://www.santacruzMAH.org

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital (Fridays 12:30- 5:30)
2022-11-18 12:30 - 17:30 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Big Bad Voodoo Daddies
2022-11-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This band, with the great name, has reformed and is out with a new recording. Their brand of unique revival swing will have you up and dancing from the start. More details at http://www.goldenstatetheater.com

Cars & Coffee
2022-11-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States
Are you a fan of automobiles regardless of their age, brand, or style? Like to talk to the owners and get tips, stories etc? Here’s a great idea. Wake up early on Saturday and come out to Laguna Seca Raceway between 8:00 and 10:00 and join the others (like-minded of course) and their vehicles. No guarantees about who shows up except they will also like cars. http://www.co.monterey.ca.us is the place for more info.

Del Monte Mall Sunday 8-12
2022-11-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Del Monte Shopping Center, Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

Gymkhana Show
2022-11-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Monterey County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds, Old Natividad Rd., Salinas, CA, 93902, United States
The Monterey County Posse Grounds is the place to be for horse loving folks this weekend. Lots of eager young riders will be showing their skill and well trained mounts. A wide variety of events will take place through the day and it will be exciting and inspiring. Starts early so don’t sleep in!

Farmers Market Salinas City Center (Saturdays 9-2)
2022-11-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
