Free admission to our National Parks

Pinnacles National Park Soledad, CA, United States

All day on Sunday the 25th you can enter any of the 400 National Parks free of charge.What better way to celebrate 103 years of outdoor wonder?  The contact info here is for Pinnacles, but you can go anywhere there is a park.

Rancho Cielo Family Fun Day

Rancho Cielo Youth Center 710 Old Stage Rd., Salinas, CA, United States

Just in case you thought this was just for teenagers, the Rancho Cielo folks want you to know that there is so much more available to you. This fest is devoted to everyone having a good time. Mechanical Bulls, bounce houses, music, food (especially BBQ) and much moe will be there to entertain you and […]

Jewish Food Festival

Carmel Beth Israel 5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, United States

Everything that one might think of as Jewish (deli) food will be here. In addition to delicious food there will be activities, art and crafts, music, tours of the temple, and a reenactment of a wedding. Anything one might want to know about the history of Judaism will be available. Lots of fun in sunny […]

West End Celebration

Sand City Sand City, CA, United States

Sand City's street fair is becoming quite the scene for the arts and music. Bringing in well known names like Michael Nesmith and local favs like The Medflys it has been getting a bigger and better reputation. For three days the mostly industrial and commercial city of Sand City is transformed into an artists' hangout. […]

Trivia Contest (“The Office” Theme)

Sovino's Wine bar and Merchant 241 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, United States

What do you know about everyone's favorite paper wholesaler? Come to Sovino's and prove that your confidence is not misplaced.http://sovinowinebar.com

East Coast Swing

Palomar Ballroom 1344 Pacific Ave., SAnta Cruz, CA, United States

Wednesdays at the Palomar Ballroom you can trip the light fantastic in the East Coast Swing style. Lessons for beginning and intermediate dancers are available and then it is dancing for everyone. There are two fees for participation, one for dancing and party and the other for just dancing. Check the website for details. http://palomarballroom.com  For […]

East Coast Swing

Palomar Ballroom 1344 Pacific Ave., SAnta Cruz, CA, United States

Wednesdays at the Palomar Ballroom you can trip the light fantastic in the East Coast Swing style. Lessons for beginning and intermediate dancers are available and then it is dancing for everyone. There are two fees for participation, one for dancing and party and the other for just dancing. Check the website for details. http://palomarballroom.com  For […]

Justin Hayward

Golden State Theater 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, United States

If you have heard of the Moody Blues then Justin Hayward needs no introduction. If not, then you are in for an evening of wonderful music and fine musicianship. He plays several diverse instruments and sings as well. Hayward has a large repertoire of songs to draw from and 50 years of entertaining people. Be […]

Monterey County Fair

Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, United States

High Tides & Carnival Rides is the theme for this year's fair. All the fun of county fairs combined with the unique aspect of Monterey County. From Pajaro to Bradley and from Parkfield to Big Sur there are so many different ways to enjoy life in our county. Visitors can have a chance to enjoy […]

Next Generation Jazz Series

Esteban's Restaurant 700 Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, United States

Each Thursday through September 12th, Esteban's Restaurant in the Casa Munras Hotel is sponsoring a series of performances by the most talented young musicians in the area at their venue. Your dinner includes the performance and you won't be dissatisfied. These aren't the kids who are still trying to work through the scales. These are […]