Bee Experience
2019-05-25 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Earth Bound Farms, 7250 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93923, United States
If you need more info about beekeeping, or if you want to see how it’s done, or just something fun to do with the kids, here it is. EarthBound Farms has over 35,000 bees in their hives. There are two tours an 11:00 tour aimed at adults and a second at 1:30 for kids. (I want badly to make a birds and bees joke here.)EBFevent@danone.com

Barbershop Extravaganza
2019-05-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church, 490 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
No, this is not an event featuring Ice Cube movies. Rather it is a celebration of the music style. Lots of harmony and interesting arrangements of songs from our modern era. A wonderful setting and good acoustics will make this a wonderful experience. http://uucmp.org

Print It With Dali
2019-05-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Dali Expo Museum, Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Joining up with the students from the print classes at Monterey Peninsula College, the folks at the Dali are giving you the chance to create your very own art print. We’ll call it art in spite of what the snobs in the art world might say. The last Saturday of each month through the end of October. info@daliexpo.com

Rapture,Blister, Burn
2019-05-25 20:00 - 2019-05-27 17:00 | Mountain Community Theater, Park Hall 9400 Mill St., Ben Lomond, CA, United States
A presentation of the Pulitzer winning play about generations of women dealing with feminism, choices, and love. This vibrant play is presented for five weekends through June 9th. Fridays 8:00 Saturdays 8:00 and Sundays 2:00. http://mctshows.org

Seaside Craft Sunday
2019-05-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Every Sunday from one until three the Seymour Center offers family fun. Lots of crafts and other fun stuff to engage the participants in the importance of our oceans and the variety of life in them. Looking for something to do with everyone in the family? http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/

Sweet Jazz
2019-05-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2019-06-02 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.

John Steinbeck, War Correspondent
2019-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Steinbeck Center, National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Although we know Mr. Steinbeck primarily for his work as a novelist he also spent time on battlefields with the soldiers fighting in different theaters of war. Dr. David Wrobel, a historian of note, will present his work on this interesting area of Steinbeck’s life. http://steinbeck.org

Star Wars Trivia
2019-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Sovino’s Wine bar and Merchant, 241 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
While it isn’t May 4th, there really isn’t a wrong time to celebrate all things Star Wars. Come down armed with all those bits of insignificant knowledge about Luke, Darth and Obi-Wan. What is Luke’s uncle’s name anyway? Sovino Wine Bar is hosting so you know there will be good wine to help lubricate those memory cells. http://sovinowinebar.com

East Coast Swing
2019-05-29 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.

Across the Great Divide (Music of The Band)
2019-05-31 19:30 - 22:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
If you have ever wondered, How many bands would it take to reproduce the music of The Band? Here’s your answer, two. Dust Bowl Revival and Hot Club of Cowtown both work together and separately to create the wonderful, unique sound of the iconic group. If you haven’t had the pleasure of hearing anything by the original group, come hear these folks, bring another newcomer. You’ll have a lot to talk about afterward. http://sunsetcenter.org

Salsa Dancing
2019-05-31 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.

Rapture, Blister, Burn
2019-05-31 20:00 - 2019-06-02 17:00 | Mountain Community Theater, Park Hall 9400 Mill St., Ben Lomond, CA, United States

Spartan Race
2019-06-01 06:30 - 2019-06-02 17:00 | Toro County Park, Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
In case you are one of those who doesn’t feel sufficiently challenged by running, here’s a chance to make it more “interesting”. Crawling through mud, berated by screaming officials, and avoiding barbed wire all will make your run through this rce much more interesting. Two days of this. Go for it! Lots of details on the website. http://spartan.com

Pinnacles National Park National Trails Day
2019-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Pinnacles National Park, Soledad, CA, United States
Join in meaningful service projects at Pinnacles NP to help conserve the natural and cultural resources of the park. Contact them at the website for details. pinn_volunteer@nps.gov or call 831-389-4486 x243

Salinas Historic Walk
2019-06-01 10:00 - 14:00 | John Steinbeck Library, Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The first Saturday of each summer month the Salinas Library is sponsoring a walk through the downtown area designed to expose the public to the history and different parts of the legacy of Salinas. Wear comfy shoes, bring a curious mind also. http://salinaspubliclibrary.org

Artichoke Festival
2019-06-01 10:00 - 2019-06-02 17:00 | Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Celebrating everything related to the edible thistle this long stnading festival presents lots of unique food centered on that same vegetable. No matter what your favorite method of cooking or eating ‘chokes you will find variations on it here. http://montereycoutyfair.com

88th Annual Merienda
2019-06-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Pacific House Memory Garden, Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
What is this? It is the celebration of 249 years of Monterey’s history. A sort of birthday party for the town, it includes mariachis, dancing, food, and costumes of the founding era. It is a colorful and interesting event, unique in its flavor and history. It all happens in the Memory Garden, a special part of the State Historical Park. Too many details to include here, please check the website, http://MontereyHistory.org

Monterey Wine Festival
2019-06-01 11:00 - 2019-06-02 16:00 | Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Rather than drive all around the area and taste the wonderful wine available through the county and risk trouble with local law enforcement and/or your designated driver, here’s your opportunity to taste a lot with minimal hassle. Come to the Monterey Conference Center and wander around, glass in hand. http://montereywine.com

Monterey Wine Fest
2019-06-01 11:00 - 2019-06-02 17:00 | Custom House Plaza, Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
At the same time some folks are getting very dirty and tired, some folks will be relaxing with wonderful food and wine at this event. Who’s smarter? I will let you decide. This is an opportunity for the winemakers of the area to display their goods for the visitors and locals to get a serious look at without a long car ride. Come taste what all the excitement is about. http://montereywine.com

Bonny Doon Art, Wine, and Brew Festival
2019-06-01 13:00 - 19:00 | Bonny Doon Equestrian Park, 3675 Bonny Doon Rd., Bonny Doon, CA, 95060, United States
They call it “the best party in the Santa Cruz Mountains”. Why don’t you come out and see if that is the case? It is in a beautiful setting and the fun will benefit their local school. Probably the name says it all, but there will be activities, games and fun for the family. http://bonnydoonartandwinefestival.com

Pasta Mia Winemaker Dinner
2019-06-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Pasta Mia, 1562 Constitution Blvd., Salinas, CA, 93907, United States
A bold step for a Salinas restaurant, Chef Arranda is creating a special menu and apired its elements wiht wines from respected winery, Morgan Vineyards. Check out the menu at their website, it looks delectable. http://pastamiasalinas.com

Miracle Worker
2019-06-01 19:30 - 2019-06-22 22:00 | Western Stage, Hartnell College, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The story of Helen Keller and her teacher, Anne Sullivan and their work to overcome Helen’s behavior and help her learn to communicate with the rest of the world. A truly inspirational story. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:00. http://westernstage.com

Asilomar Wild Flower Walk
2019-06-02 13:30 - 14:30 | Asilomar Conference Center, 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Looking for a fun, educational way to spend some time in a beautiful setting? Here’s your answer. Walk around Asilomar with a naturalist and learn about the efforts to restore the plant life around the beach and through the park. See the greenhouse, meet the people making Asilomar the gem that it is. Register for the trip in the Social Hall at Asilomar. size of the groups are limits to 15 people. http://parks.ca.gov/asilomar

Hartnell Community Chorus
2019-06-02 15:00 - 16:30 | Church of the Wayfarer, 7th and Lincoln , Carmel , CA, 93921, United States
An inspiring program of religious and secular music presented by the magical voices of the Community Chorus. Taking place in the Church of the Wayfarer, well known to have wonderful acoustics, this will be an enjoyable way to take in some fine music in Carmel. http://churchofthewayfarer.com

Sofia Talvik
2019-06-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Barmel, San Carlos between 7th and Ocean, Carmel , CA, United States
This is billed as American Folk with Swedish roots. Ms. Talvik is described as having a voice reminiscent of the Laurel Canyon sound of Joni Mitchell and other singers of that era. She has opened for many well-known acts and is touring in support of her eighth recording. Why not come out and see for yourself? info@makakimusic.se

Joy of Censorship
2019-06-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Henry Miller Library, 48603 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, 93920, United States
Comedian Joe Raiola presents his acclaimed work, The Joy of Censorship. It follows the efforts of the government to censor the work of Mad Magazine and William Gaines, its publisher. Sure to be an interesting evening especially for the magazine’s fans. http://henrymiller.org

Brewery Tours
2019-06-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Peter B’s Brew Pub, Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Every second Tuesday Peter B’s Pub and restaurant treats it customers to a tour of the works that make their wonderful elixirs. Come by and see how it’s done. http://portolahotel.com

Summer Tours @ John Steinbeck House
2019-06-05 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Take a tour through the boyhood home of Mr. Steinbeck, our most famous son. Especially for this year the upstairs rooms will be available also. Come by and tour with a knowledgeable docent then stay for lunch and a visit to the gift shop. Tours begin at 11 and 12 and 1. Latecomers can be accommodated. nancysidney60@aol.com

Nigel Armstrong and Friends
2019-06-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Mr. Armstrong is the Concertmaster of the Santa Cruz Symphony. Don’t let that lead you to hasty conclusion about his music. He also enjoys other forms of music. This is an evening of fiddle music with Mr. Armstrong and many of his friends. Talent will abound. http://snazzyproductions.com
