Soul of CA

Vienna Boys Choir
2022-11-25 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Carmel Sunset Center
Is there a more famous or long standing touring choir? Maybe, but these kids are here now and are returning for the umpteenth time. They have appeared for royalty, movies, presidents, and just regular folks like you. There will be some amazing vocal work, you can be sure of that. Check out http://www.sunsetcenter.org for details.

Farmers Market (Salinas)
2022-11-26 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Chilly mornings make getting out and about a little more challenging but the fresh offerings at the local farmers market make for a good motivator. Yes, selections are limited but the values and the people make it a worthwhile use of your time. Come out and find that perfect item for dinner or find some lovely handmade item. You won’t regret the effort. If this particular market isn’t good for your time or place check out http://www.montereycfb.org for more possibilities.

Barrels of Fun
2022-11-26 10:00 - 17:00 | carmel valley art association, Del Fino Place # 9, Carmel Valley, CA, United States
This is the 15th annual fundraising event for the Carmel Valley Artists Association. The namesake idea is the nine former wine barrels that are up for auction. Each of these has been decorated by local artists, seven by local pros and two by local high school art students. Along with the barrels there will be an art market, food, wine, and holiday cheer. In addition, you are supporting the local art community. More info and details at http://www.cvartassoc.org

Nathan Owens' Tribute to Three Queens
2022-11-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Fox Theater, 239 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
No it is not a revised version of the Christmas story but it is a song fest featuring the music of three legendary singers; Diana Ross, Tina Turner, and Aretha Franklin. Interpreted by Stacy Gardner, Lea Sweet, and Samantha Alexes respectively. Sounds like an evening of soulful singing and entertainment. And, there is a James Brown tribute as well, something for the deeper voices. More details at http://www.foxtheatersalinas.com

Farmers Market Del Monte Mall (Sundays 8-12)
2022-11-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Del Monte Shopping Center, Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
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 Carmel Valley Community Center (Sundays 10-2)
2022-11-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

Farmers Market (Marina)
2022-11-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market (Pacific Grove)
2022-11-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States

Claudio Simonetti's Goblin (and Suspiria)
2022-11-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Simonetti is one of the more talented and prolific of composers specializing in horror films. In this vein, he and Goblin are performing the soundtrack of “Suspiria” while the film is shown. Afterwards they will be performing the the music from “Goblin”. If this is confusing to you please go to the website and check it out. http://www.riotheatre.com

Farmers Market (Monterey)
2022-11-29 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Patti Smith
2022-11-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
You know her as a rock and roller. Ms. Smith is also a poet, author, essayist and Commandeur de Atres in France. She is coming to town and will share her stories, songs and more. Not too often does a member of the Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame comes to the area, so check her out. Details at http://www.riotheatre.com

Duma/Masma Dream World/Only Now
2022-11-29 20:30 - 22:30 | indexical, 1050 River St. #119, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Indexical works to bring the most innovative and avante garde music to the area. This presentation is no different. These three African musical innovators bring their experiences with diverse groups and their own creative visions to bear. For a better description go to http://www.indexical.org

MB DART Symposium
2022-11-30 - 2022-12-01 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States
Drones, Automation, and Robot Technology are the concepts behind the name. This gathering promises to be a glimpse into the future of these technologies and especially how they work together to create interesting innovations that will have an effect on our lives. More details at http://www.mbdart.org

El Mercado (Salinas Sports Complex)
2022-11-30 16:00 - 20:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Christmas at the Inns
2022-11-30 18:00 - 2022-12-01 21:00 | CA
Pacific Grove has a marvelous collection of well preserved inns. The two days of this celebration let the public come in, listen to lovely singing groups, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and take in the ambiance of the restored inns themselves. This is a great way to get a start on your holiday spirit. For details call the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce at 831-373-3304 orhttp://www.pacificgrove.org

Farmers Market (Soledad)
2022-12-01 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Pacific Grove Parade of Lights
2022-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
As you might expect the Last Hometown has a parade for almost everything, especially the Christmas season. Proceeding down Lighthouse Avenue and including floats, bands, marching and dancing groups as well as local clubs it is definitely a real “hometown” experience. Details at http://www.business.pacificgrove.org

Streets of Bethlehem
2022-12-01 18:00 - 2022-12-04 20:00 | First Baptist Church, 130 San Vicente St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
For a long time now the folks at First Baptist Church in Salinas have presented this extravaganza. It includes animals, actors, scenery, and you. The idea is, that it is the evening of the birth of Christ in Bethlehem and you get to see the circumstances around this event. (Not the labor and delivery though.) For the whole family. http://www.streetsofbethlehem.org for more details.

Farmers Market (Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital)
2022-12-02 13:30 - 17:30 | CA

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Open House
2022-12-03 08:00 - 2022-12-04 17:00 | Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum, Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
If you love trains or know someone who loves trains, this is the place for you (or that person). The first weekend of each month the dedicated volunteers at the museum open the doors of their exceptional diorama/ train exhibit and answer questions about it and the local railroad history. These are some knowledgeable folks and can probably answer those pesky questions. Listen for the Train whistle in downtown Salinas and then you’ll know it’s open. http://www.msvrr.org for more options.

Farmers Market (Moss Landing)
2022-12-03 09:00 - 15:00 | Power Plant Foods, CA 1, Moss Landing, CA, United States

50 K for 50 Years
2022-12-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Palo Corona Park, Entrance south of Crossroads, Carmel, CA, United States
Celebrating 50 years of our regional park system, they are rewarding dedicated hikers and selfie buffs with limited edition stickers and t-shirts commemorating the founding of our Monterey Peninsula Parks. If you hike 50 kilometers and/or take a selfie of yourself at all of the local parks you can be eligible for these cool prizes. They will be awarded on December 3rd between 10-2 at Palo Corona Park in Carmel Valley. But you have to do it in November. At this point it made be more of a challenge. More details available at http://www.mprpd.org

Harvey-Baker House
2022-12-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Harvey-Baker House, Heritage Park, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Part of the new Heritage Park in Salinas is the Harvey-Baker House. It is the home of the first mayor of Salinas and one of the first residences built in the city proper. Friendly and knowledgeable docents will guide you through a trip into the early days of Salinas and California’s transition into the United States.

Railroad Museum Open House
2022-12-03 10:00 - 2022-12-04 17:00 | Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum, Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The first weekend of each month the Monterey and Salinas Valley Railroad Museum opens to the public. Check out their elaborate setup of the historic rail lines through our valley and the actual “rolling stock” on display. The folks there are knowledgeable and friendly and love sharing their passion.

Gingerbread House Creation
2022-12-03 10:30 - 13:30 | Hofsas House, San Carlos & Fourth, Carmel B.T.S., CA, 93923, United States
Carmel’s beautiful Harrison Library has a unique fund-raising idea. Let the kids build gingerbread houses and have a contest. So bring a child, not your inner one, pick up your kit, and build away. You can do it at the site or take it home, either way it will be eligible for entry into the contest. The creation/construction will be at the Hofsas House Restaurant, or your home, and the entry fee includes some goodies for the builders. In addition, there are some goodies available for the adults in the room. More details at http://www.eventbrite.com

Mini Masterpieces
2022-12-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
A free day at the museum and lots of neat activities for children. Chalk drawing, creation of their own “Mini-Masterpiece”, and a scavenger hunt through the museum itself. While at the same time the exhibit of mini-masterpieces created by local artists and the sale of the works benefits the museum. More details available athttp://www.montereyart.org

Winter Dance/Celtic Christmas
2022-12-03 15:00 - 21:30 | St. Mary’s By The Sea Episcopal Church, Central and Twelfth, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Part of their long running music series, St. Mary’s Church presents four talented and experienced musicians in the Celtic traditions. You can check out their backgrounds at the website as well as get lots more info. Here it ishttp://www.stmarysbythesea.org

Farmers Market (Carmel Valley)
2022-12-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

Wharf Walks
2022-12-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Local historian, Tim Thomas takes you on a trip through the history of Monterey by way of the wharf and the shoreline, from the Native peoples to the current post cannery era. On the first Sunday of each month he meets with folks like you and takes them into the area’s past for two hours 10-12. More info from timsardine@yahoo.com

Christmas with the Camerata Singers
2022-12-04 14:30 - 16:00 | Monterey First Presbyterian, 501 El Dorado, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
With their usual flair and preparation the Camerata will be presenting a Holiday Concert. This is a wonderful and inspiring way to start your holiday season. At Monterey’s First Presbyterian Church so get your tickets early or at the door. More info at http://www.fpc.org
