Soul of CA

Cars & Coffee
2019-07-20 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States
Occasionally the folks at Weather Tech Raceway (Laguna Seca to locals) open the track and paddock to car lovers and their vehicles. They provide the coffee, from Castle Rock Coffee, and you supply the car. Or someone else does and you look at them. Today is one opportunity for you to come in (for free) and look around. http://weathertechraceway.com

The Wolves
2019-07-19 19:30 - 2019-07-20 22:00, 2019-07-12 19:30 - 2019-07-13 22:00 | Western Stage, Hartnell College, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Imagine the world of a girls’ soccer team, consider the challenges they have in their lives on and off the field. As they prepare for their competition and share their thoughts about each other, the world of ideas, and the game to come. This is Western Stage’s edgy series of plays called 2X4. Fridays and Saturdays for three weekends. Give it a try. http://westernstage.com

Salsa Dancing
2019-07-19 19:30 - 22:30, 2019-07-12 19:30 - 22:30 | Palomar Ballroom, 1344 Pacific Ave., SAnta Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Fridays at the Palomar Ballroom you can trip the light fantastic in the Salsa 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 you East Coast Swing aficionados, they have the same deal on Wednesdays for those who dance in the that style. Or for those who can’t get enough dancing in one week.

Santa Cruz Food Truck Party
2019-07-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Garfield Park, 634 Almar Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95026, United States
Lots of food trucks offering a wide variety of food and beverages. In addition, there will be games, and activities for the family. Come spend a lovely evening in one of Santa Cruz’s parks. follow@foodtrucksagogo.com

Next Generation Jazz Series
2019-07-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Esteban’s Restaurant, 700 Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, 93940, 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 scholarship winners and they practice, a lot. http://hotelcasamunras.com

MY TOWN (Pop-up Museum)
2019-07-18 10:00 - 2019-07-22 19:00 | Steinbeck Center, National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Thursday through Sunday the Steinbeck Center is giving your little ones a chance to become a citizen of a make-believe town. Come by and have your child play as a business owner, driver, pedestrian, or consumer. All these roles and more are there for the fun of it. http://steinbeck.org

California Rodeo
2019-07-18 10:00 - 2019-07-21 17:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main St., Salinas, 93901, United States
After all these years, this is still the best. Come see the West come alive. All the traditional events and lots of interesting and fun events as well. Parades, Queens, broncos, and cowboys galore. IN addition the Big Week festivities and the Tug McGraw concert. Something for just about everyone. http://carodeo.com

California Rodeo (Salinas)
2019-07-18 10:00 - 2019-07-21 17:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main St., Salinas, 93901, United States
This is the king of west coast rodeos. Some of the traditions have changed, been adapted, or no change happened at all. Some things can’t change, riding, catching, and meeting the challenges posed by the animals. Lots of events, and activities surround the Rodeo. Be sure to check the website to make sure you have all necessary info. http://carodeo.com

East Coast Swing
2019-07-17 19:30 - 22:30 | Palomar Ballroom, 1344 Pacific Ave., SAnta Cruz, CA, 95060, 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 you salsa aficionados, they have the same deal for those who dance in the salsa style. Or for those who can’t get enough dancing in one week.

Elkhorn Slough Weekday Tours
2019-07-17 11:00 - 2019-07-19 12:30 | Elkhorn Slough NERR, 1700 Elkhorn Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday the staff at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve host a tour of their facility. (But that sounds too imposing. Let’s just call it a walk in the park.) Here you can find out about the many bird species and marine animals that live in and around the water of this beautiful place. Come ready for a walk and a great learning opportunity. http://elkhornslough.org

Race Night on the Row
2019-07-16 16:00 - 22:00 | Cannery Row, Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The race is the FIM motorcycle race at Laguna Seca and the Row is Cannery Row in Monterey. Now that that is clear, there will be well over 100 motorcycles on display along the curbs of Cannery Row. for your viewing. Some from the races at the track and many others just really cool bikes. More info? 831-649-6690

Waking Up in the Wild
2019-07-15 17:30 - 21:30 | Monterey Bay Meditation Studio, 529 Central Ave. , Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
This is a half day (or evening) retreat intending for the participants to gain a better understanding of the moon’s role in our psyches. Not just a big satellite of our planet, it plays a role in our dreams, lives, and personal development. info? call 831-233-1411

Toots & The Maytals
2019-07-14 20:00 - 22:30 | The Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
When you think reggae, you think of this band. After you think of Bob Marley, probably. They have been on that scene and are credited with naming the genre from their song “Do the Reegay”. I you want to see the OG’s of reggae, here they are. http://catalystclub.com

Celebration '69
2019-07-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-07-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-07-12 19:30 - 21:30 | MPC Theater, Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Fifty years ago many events started ripples that still resonate in our culture. Woodstock, Nixon, Altamont, and the moon landing. Here is MPC Theatre’s salute and remembrance of those events. It’s a multi-media experience, music and images combined to give the audience a fuller experience than a simple lecture about the era. If you didn’t live it you might find it enlightening; if you did, then it will awaken some of those dusty memories. mpcboxoffice@mpc.edu

Sweet Jazz
2019-07-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Embassy Suites Monterey Bay, 1441 Canyon Del Rey, Seaside, CA, United States
Embassy Suites hosts local jazz musicians and they in turn host a rotating list of other musicians. The upshot for you is that you get to hear good music played well at the best possible cost. Sundays from 1 to 4 through the end of the year.

Monterey Peninsula Obon Festival
2019-07-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple, 1155 Noche Buena Ave., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
It’s that time of year again. The Buddhist Festival of Obon is upon us. The traditional dances, dress, and foods are available to enjoy. All are welcome and invited to participate in almost all the activities. Come ready to be a part of this this tradition of honoring those who preceded us into the next life. http://montereybt.org

Pancake Breakast (All You Can Eat)
2019-07-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Market St. Theater, 222 Market St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
To benefit the Santa Cruz Follies and various senior activities through the area this pancake breakfast is every other week in Santa Cruz. Of course, pancakes and sausage, bacon, coffee, juice etc. http://santacruzfollies.com

Kiddie Kapers Parade
2019-07-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
A very popular event in the Big Week celebrations, Kiddie Kapers is a chance for kids and families to get in on the fun. Every year there is a theme and prizes are given to the young cowboy and cowgirl who best dress up reflecting that theme. http://carodeo.com

Art Walk & Open Studios
2019-07-13 16:00 - 19:00 | The Barnyard, Barnyard Shopping Center, Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States
In the Barnyard Shopping Center, like much of Carmel, there are artists’ studios. This is your chance to see their work, talk to the artists, and buy some of their works. (Or just visit.) Mark Falina and six other artists are opening their shops for you enjoyment. Every second Saturday through December. http://thebarnyard.com

Bach Festival
2019-07-13 15:00 - 2019-07-27 17:00 | CA
For two weeks the different venues around Carmel and the Peninsula come alive with the sounds of classical and baroque music. All in celebration of the genius of J.S.Bach and his influence on music. So many venues, so many artists, so many pieces of music, far too many for us to do justice. See the website for specific details. http://bachfestival.org

Dawn of the 17 Mile Drive
2019-07-13 14:00 | Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This is a question locals often are asked, What is the story with the 17 Mile Drive? Here’s the answer. John Sanders, a local historian and storyteller, (isn’t that redundant?) will take his audience into the world of Victorian era California and the dream that Charles Crocker had for a remote getaway for the beleaguered wealthy of the Gilded Age. refdesk@monterey.org

Lavender Harvest
2019-07-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Earth Bound Farms, 7250 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93923, United States
The Earthbound Farm folks would like to help you appreciate the simple pleasures of lavender. You can sniff it, drink it, eat it, and use it to repel bugs. What a plant! Janna Jo, the expert there will take you through their garden and guide you in the pickng and use of this flexible plant. ebfevent@danone.com

Brusa's BBQ Chicken Fundraiser
2019-07-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Church of The Good Shepherd, 301 Corral de Tierra, Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
For years now the Church of the Good Shepherd has been selling this delicious BBQ chicken. Why not come out and find out why it sells so well and at the same time see some of the sights of this hidden jewel of Monterey County?

Tea & Tarot
2019-07-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Pilgrim’s Way Bookstore, Dolores and Sixth, Carmel B.T.S., CA, 93921, United States
One of the longest-lasting spiritual bookstores in the area, Pilgrim’s Way hosts a Tarot reading, every Saturday morning, for your enlightenment and peace of mind. While you are being read you may enjoy a cup of some delightful tea. They have a lot to offer, of tea and tarot both. cynthia@pilgrimsway.com
