Jazz @ The East Village Coffee Lounge

East Village Coffee Lounge 498 Washington St., Monterey, CA, United States

Wonderful example of the work and effort that go into the right atmosphere and practice, practice, practice. Come enjoy these talented musicians and their friends. [email protected]

Pixar Trivia

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

After you saw all those Pixar flicks did you think , "What will I do with all this info?".  Now you know. Come to Sovino's Wine Bar and test your knowledge against other Pixar fans. Or just crush those ignorant non-Pixar fans. Your choice.

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 […]

David Gray

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

With 12 million copies sold and multiple awards to his credit Mr. Gray has a most successful career. With his appearance in Monterey he can conclude that it has been all worthwhile, don't you think? Come on out and hear this marvelous musician. http://goldenstatetheater.com

Taste Morgan Summer Music

Taste Morgan 204 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel, CA, United States

Lots of talented local musicians come by to Morgan and do what they do best, make music and entertain. In the intimate surroundings of the tasting room at the Crossroads you will enjoy the music and the delightful wines that they create just for that purpose. [email protected]

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 […]

Disney’s “Newsies”

Golden Bough Theater Monte Verde St. &SW 8th Ave., Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States

It's the musical tale of a newsboys strike. While this may not seem to be the stuff of musicals, the acclaim for the production would seem to support the worth of the work. Let's see how it works out. Check the website for dates and times.  http://pacrep,org

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 […]

Hello Dolly!

Forest Theater Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States

The Forest Theater Guild is presenting the story of Dolly Levin the matchmaker extraordinaire. One of Broadway's most famous plays and featuring some beloved actors from Monterey County Hello Dolly will have you tapping your toes and singing along.  Check website for times on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.   http://foresttheaterguild.org

False Food

Pacific Grove Natural History Museum 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

What is this? Why False Food? Is that something that just looks like food? Yes, exactly. Not for us humans though. It's what sea animals think is their food but it's actually plastic and inedible. That doesn't stop many animals from eating it and dying a slow death.  Artist Jerry Takigawa has taken items removed […]