Soul of CA

Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2023-12-21 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States
Getting ready for the big meals and seasonal gatherings can be made so much easier by checking out what’s available at the local farmers market. Lots of good looking and tasty produce can be found with little effort. Plus you get the added bonus of speaking with the people who grew the food. While there you can check out the vendors of many lovely gifts. If this market doesn’t fit your schedule there are others at https://www.montereycfb.com

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex (4-9)
2023-12-22 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Winter Solstice Celebration
2023-12-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Monterey Museum of Art, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
As part of their Iluminado festivities the Monterey Museum of Art is presenting this celebration. The highlight of the evening is the raffle of the Miniature art pieces created by local artists. In addition there will be music, food, and refreshments. Don’t forget about the chance to wander around the museum also. More info can be had at https://www.montereyart.org

Parliament/Funkadelic
2023-12-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The walls will shake with the funk and explosive energy of George Clinton and company and you can be there to enjoy it. Serious dancing and moves will be on display on and off stage. Come on down. More info needed? Go to https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)
2023-12-23 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Jolabokafold (Book giving party)
2023-12-23 12:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Book & Sound, 213 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Don’t know the ethnic origin of this name but it sounds like fun. Come downtown in Salinas and head for the Book & Sound store. From 12:00 until 7:00 they will have authors signing books, people reading books and some refreshments to help you maintain your strength while shopping. More at https://www.downtownbookandsound.com

It's a Wonderful Life
2023-12-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Western Stage, Hartnell College, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The Western Stage at Hartnell is presenting the stage version of the beloved movie. In order to realize his actual role in the health of his community, a depressed man is visited by a heavenly intermediary. By the end all’s well and he and the angel both find happiness. More details at https://www.westernstage.com

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)
2023-12-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)
2023-12-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

SantaCon
2023-12-24 16:00 - 2023-12-25 02:00 | Compact Disco, 420 Tyler St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Yes, a gathering of Santa’s helpers or just a bunch of partyers with bright red costumes. You pick. Most of Christmas Eve will be caught up in the revels, so it might be partyers. Bring a Christmas oriented outfit and you might just win the $500 prize for best costume. More details are at https://www.santaconmonterey.com

Karaoke Extravaganza
2023-12-27 20:00 - 23:00 | Paper Wing Theater, 71 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
PaperWing Theater is hosting a 2023 song fest. The difference is that the guests supply the songs and get to belt out their favorite song from the past year. Or maybe one you just hated and wished would just disappear. A good way to work off some of the holiday anxiety. Go to https://www.paperwing.com and get more info.

Mannheim Steamroller
2023-12-30 14:00 - 21:30 | Carmel Sunset Center
The most popular seasonal group in music history is coming to town. A little late to get you in the holiday spirit, but that shouldn’t stop your enjoyment of their music. Because it’s obvious that many people do enjoy them. There will be two shows first one at 2:00 and the second at 7:30. Details at https://www.sunsetcenter.orgr

First Night Monterey
2023-12-31 15:00 - 2024-01-01 00:00 | Custom House Plaza, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
For over thirty years this event has been part of welcoming in the New Year in a family friendly way. Many artists, musicians , and performers of many types offer their skills for your entertainment. It runs most of the day from 3:00 until well after midnight. More questions? Contact them at info@firstnightmonterey.org

LaBarra ProAm PickleBall Tournament
2024-01-03 - 2024-01-07 | Hyatt Regency Spa and Resort, 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Some of us still think of pickleball as some weird thing that senior citizens do that annoys the neighbors. Those in the know are aware of the huge following and structure that have made this the fastest growing sport in the US. Here is some evidence of that. Come out and see really good players do their best to confound their opponents. More details at https://www.labarraventures.com

Point Sur Lighthouse Tours
2024-01-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Point Sur Lighthouse, Highway One , CA, United States
Each Wednesday and Saturday the docents at the Pt. Sur Light Station conduct tours of the historic , and still functioning, lighthouse. Wear comfy shoes and be prepared for a slightly demanding walk. It involves walking up the hill to the building. But it is a great piece of local history and you come away with great stories. More details can be found at https://www.pointsur.org

Asilomar Ramble
2024-01-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Asilomar Conference Center, 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
If the weather is pleasant this is great walk and informational at the same time. Come out to Asilomar on the Tuesday of each week and get a ranger led tour of the facility. Its historic buildings and the stories behind them, especially about Julia Morgan, will give you a new respect for the place. Info at https://www.parks.ca.gov

Monterey County Skepticamp 2024
2024-01-05 18:00 - 2024-01-07 17:00 | Seaside Community Center, 220 Coe Ave., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
The local band of skeptics gathers from time to time and enjoys some talk, truth, and camaraderie. They gather in Seaside at the Community Center and continue at the Winchester Mystery House. You can join them for free but first go to their website and get more details. https://www.abouttimeproject.org is the place.

Wharf Walks
2024-01-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Harbor House (Fisherman’s Wharf), Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Local historian, Tim Thomas, leads small groups through the Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood and tells the story of the many groups of people who have made their lives through the bounty of the bay. From the original Native Peoples to the tourist businesses of today, the wharf and environs have a rich story. This happens on the first Saturday of each month. More info at timsardine@yahoo.com

First Mayor's House
2024-01-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Harvey-Baker House, Heritage Park, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
On the first weekend of each month the Monterey Salinas Valley Railroad Museum is open from 10 until 4. It features their diorama of the valley’s railroad and has some wonderfully informative member/docents. It is located next to the Amtrak Station on Market St. Check out their website at http://www.msvrr.org

Open House @ First Mayor's House
2024-01-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Harvey-Baker House, Heritage Park, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
On the first Saturday of each month the docents open up the First Mayor’s House from 10-3. It features items from the daily life of the people who started civic life in Salinas City, as it was called. The docents are friendly and knowledgeable about the lives of the people who lived there. While there you might visit some of the nearby sites of interest, the Railroad Museum and the Regional Heritage Center. More information is at http://www.firstmayorshouse.org

Railroad Museum Open House
2024-01-06 10:00 - 2024-01-07 16:00 | Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum, Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Carmel Art Walk
2024-01-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel
On the second Saturday of each month the Carmel Art Society sponsors a tour of some of the artists’ galleries and studios in Carmel. So today is the day for you to come out and wander the streets of Carmel and pop in at the various locations. For a map and many more details go to https://www.CarmelArtWalk.com

Sundays at Stanton
2024-01-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Through the month of January the folks at Stanton History are presenting some classic, maybe overlooked, movies for your enjoyment. You can probably figure out which day these are presented. For instance the first one is “Three Guys Named Mike” Check out their website for more titles and details. https://www.stantoncenter.org

Choral Artists of Carmel Concert
2024-01-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Monterey First Presbyterian, 501 El Dorado, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
A relatively new singing group has a program for your enjoyment. The presentation is the music of Thomas La Voy. This is not enough information so go to https://www.choralartistsofcarmel.org

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-7)
2024-01-08 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Now that the holidays have passed and life is as normal as it gets, it’s time to get on with that resolution to eat better, fresher food. That’s exactly what you will find at the farmers markets in our area. There will also be some prepared food which is a great reward for your “cheat day”. So come down and check out what’s in the vendors’ displays and get on with that healthier eating. There are many other markets around on different days and times. Check out https://www.montereycfb.com for those details.

Farmers Market Monterey (4-7)
2024-01-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market King City (4-7)
2024-01-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS (10-2)
2024-01-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market Seaside (2-6)
2024-01-11 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2024-01-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States
