Hooray for Hollywood
2017-08-03 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Golden Bough Theater, Monte Verde St. &SW 8th Ave., Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93922, United States
Celebrating the great music that often accompanies great cinema, and sometimes not so great cinema, the Golden Bough Theatre has gathered some of their talented folks to serenade us. Music from movies through the years is the content of the presentation and promises to be very entertaining. The show is available August 3 through September 3. Call for times and tickets.

National Steinbeck Center 19th Anniversary Celebration
2017-08-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Steinbeck Center, National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
19 is definitely the key element here. Admission is $0.19, there are 19 raffle prizes, and it starts at 12:19. The Director, Susan Shillinglaw will be giving lots of info about the namesake and inspiration for the Steinbeck Center.

Memorial Hospital Farmers' Market
2017-08-04 13:30 - 17:30 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States
Every week local farmers and small business people gather to offer a tasty and nutritious spread of foods, prepared or straight from the fields. Others offer a variety of goods for sale. Either way good bargains on great products are here for your perusal. Come down and get to know what’s happening, seasons change and merchants are always offering something new.

Toad the Wet Sprocket
2017-08-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Not just another weirdly named band, the name has a pedigree. They have had several songs on the Billboard charts and have maintained a presence since their appearance in 1986. Come see a fun concert at the beautifully restored theater.

Salinas Valley Half Marathon
2017-08-05 08:00 - 12:00 | Soledad Mission, Soledad, CA, United States
You already guessed from the title what this is. It starts at the Soledad Mission and ends at the Pessagno Winery. It is 13.1 miles through lovely farmland and up close and personal with vineyards. It benefits local charities and has runners from around the USA come to participate. So, if paying money to run is your idea of fun, come on down and join in!

Scottish Games and Celtic Fest
2017-08-05 08:00 - 2017-08-06 19:00 | Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
If you are Scottish or merely enjoy hanging around with Scotsmen, this is the place to be in Monterey County. All things associated with Scotland and the culture that developed around that country. Dancing, games, music, pipes, food, and, of course, Scotch are all available for your enjoyment. Two days of fun and culture in the lovely Monterey County Fairgrounds.

Watsonville Strawberry Festival
2017-08-05 09:00 - 2017-08-06 16:00 | 231 Union St. , Watsonville, CA, United States
Two days of fun built around enjoyment of that delicious red fruit. An amazing array of recipes and foods that include strawberries. But more than simply that, there are rides, booths, other foods and fun.

Old Town Farmers' Market
2017-08-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Old Town Farmers’ Market, Main and Gabilan Sts. , Salinas , CA, United States

Living History Day
2017-08-05 11:00 - 16:00 | San Juan Bautista State Park, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
See the history of San Juan Bautista come to life. People dressed in period garb and explaining the activities our ancestors did on a daily basis as well as the trials they endured to make California the great place it is. Great fun for the family and those interested in California history, or just talking to people about a fun activity.

International Day
2017-08-05 12:00 - 15:00 | Bear Flag Gallery, 207 Third St. , San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
At the Bear Flag Gallery on Third St. in downtown San Juan Bautista the world will be waiting to meet you. There will food of many countries, entertainment, cooking demos, and much more. If you wear a costume you will win a prize. Don’t wear your Darth Vader costume though, it has to be from another country or ethnic group.

Hollister Concerts
2017-08-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Guerra Cellars, 500 John Smith Rd. , Hollister, CA, United States
This concert series features bands in the pastoral setting of the Guerra Cellars on John Smith Road just outside Hollister. This week’s artists are tribute artists concentrating on the music of AC/DC, Van Halen, and Def Leppard. Their names are Bonfire, Fan Halen, and Payromania, respectively. No doubt some serious rockin’ will be going on in those grapevines. Come down and find out.

Steinbeck House
2017-08-06 11:00 | Steinbeck House, 132 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
A chance to visit John Steinbeck’s boyhood home, where he wrote some of his earliest works. Docent-led tours leaving the lobby on the hour starting at 11:00 and last one at 1:00. A rare opportunity to see this beautifully restored Victorian. Ask about group discounts.

Blues in the Park
2017-08-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States
Each week Seaside presents a wonderful band (or two) with a blues influence. Come enjoy a sunny (maybe) afternoon with a large group of like-minded music lovers. For the final week the city of Seaside brings us Lorelei & Ever’thang and Trudy Lynn. Ladies are going to close the series. Sure to be a fine sendoff.

Aloha Races & Polynesian Festival
2017-08-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Santa Cruz Wharf, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
This is the 25th annual celebration of all things Polynesian, food, music, culture, and of course boat racing. If you’ve ever wondered about those loooong beautiful boats with outriggers and lots of paddlers and wanted to ask someone, here’s your chance.

Scotts Valley Art Walk
2017-08-07 08:00 - 2017-10-21 18:00 | Skypark, 361 Kings Village Rd., Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Taking place in lovely Skypark, this is a self-guided tour through the art exhibited there. The exhibit will be in the park until October 21.
