Ghost Walk

san juan bautista mission 406 2nd St., San Juan Bautista Mission, CA, United States

When is a place like San Juan Bautista one is aware of the history of the place. Along with this feeling is a sense of  the people who went before.  Some of us consider this an invitation to attempt to communicate or otherwise encounter the spirits of our ancestors, even if they are not really […]

Museum of the Macabre

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

For one night the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History will become a creepy venue. They will focus on the stranger and weirder aspects of their collections and the ways in which exhibits are prepared. This will include a taxidermy presentation. This fills the macabre part of the title. Along the way there will be […]

Comedy Improv Night @ Dali Expo

Dali Expo Museum Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

If you enjoy "Whose Line is it Anyway" Then come over to the Dali Expo and participate, maybe, in the performance of improv comedy at their venue. The group's years of local experience will help you have a great time here in Monterey County. [email protected]

The Wailers

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

Without Bob Marley since 1981, The wailers have carried on his musical legacy with the guidance of "Familyman" Barrett and Donald Kinsey. Lots of good music and probably some fascinating stories. http://goldenstatetheater.com

Dia de Los Muertos Run and Festival

East Cliff Shopping Center 21513 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Just in case you were looking for a chance to run with elaborate face painting and not feel self-conscious, here it is. The running part starts at 9:00 so arrive early to get painted or come already decorated. The festival part starts at 11:00 for those who just want the paint part. (Or for those […]

Walking Tour Point Sur Naval Facility

Point Sur Naval Facility Highway One, CA, United States

Now that we have less and less use for facilities like this, they have become points of interest to the curious and researchers. Come and see how we kept watch for threats from the West. Weekends through November. Maybe you too can see Russia from this remote place. http://pointsur.org

Sweet Jazz @ Embassy Suites

Embassy Suites Monterey Bay 1441 Canyon Del Rey, Seaside, CA, United States

Join Local Weatherman (retired) Jim Vanderzwaan and a rotating group of local talent as they share some great music and camaraderie each month's last Sunday. http://facebook.com/silvertideseaside

Daimh

St. Mary's By The Sea Episcopal Church Central and Twelfth, Pacific Grove , CA, United States

No, it's not a misspelling. It's a Gaelic word for "kinship". This band displays a lot of musical kinship. In that they are all acknowledged as great musicians before they gathered together as Daimh. Continuing their series of wonderful Celtic musicians, the St. Mary's congregation presents this beautiful quintet. http://stmarysbythesea.org

Ukulele Jam

American Burger 738 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey, CA, United States

They're everywhere, but more fun than the mobile phones that also are everywhere. Now you can see some folks having real fun with ukuleles. Come to American Burgers and bask in some good food and some good music. Sundays through the month of November. Call 831-373-7573 for more info.

Vertigo Day

San Juan Bautista State Park San Juan Bautista, CA, United States

Starting at 3:00 with a tour of the mission areas used in the movie, "Vertigo" and continuing into the evening (8:00)with a viewing of the film Hitchcock fans will be able to gain new insights into this master's work. If you are not a Hitchcock fan come by and see why he has the reputation […]