Soul of CA

Walking Tour of Lower Presidio
2018-07-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lower Presidio Park, 113 Corporal Ewing Rd. Building #113, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Sebastian Viscaino, a significant piece of local history, is the topic of this week’s tour. Maybe you need some information gaps filled in around Sr. Viscaino. Maybe you never heard of him. Come and learn a bit of important Monterey history.

Street festival and Car Show
2018-07-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States
Downtown Hollister will come alive with the sounds of music, laughter, and the smell of good food. Along with these will be the classic beauty of 20th Century automobiles. Come and see a lovely downtown while enjoying this fun event.

Evenings By The Bay (Monterey Bay Aquarium)
2018-07-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
On Saturday evenings the Aquarium is offering special opportunities to see their exhibits in a whole new “light”. Twilight. Come by in the evening, after 6:00, and see the aquarium while things are calmer and quieter. In addition, there will be food and drink offered for your enjoyment. You will be allowed to walk around while eating and drinking and listening to music provided by the best of local musicians. Jazz, blues, light rock, and soul will be offered. Perhaps the animals will exhibit some dancing skills. http://montereybayaquarium.org

Fortune's Way
2018-07-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Carmel Mission Basilica, 3080 Rio Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
This is a play performed by two people about the life of E. Charlston Fortune, a talented and prolific artist who focused much of her work on the Monterey Peninsula. The subtitle is Notes on Art fro Catholics and Others. Seems to cover just about everyone. Tis is sure to be an interesting evening for any art lovers and others. http://carmelmission.org

Stay Wild Moon Child
2018-07-21 19:00 - 2018-07-22 02:00 | planet gemini, 210 Fremont St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
So Burning Man is too weird and too far away, but you really want to have a taste of what it is about. Here is chance right here in Monterey. Artists performing unique acts, artists presenting their intriguing works in light and motion, and artists selling their unusual crafts will all be there to give you an experience you won’t forget. If you do forget that’s because you may have indulged yourself too enthusiastically. http://facebook.com/events/285538738656788

Exotic Bird and Pet Show
2018-07-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
People just love to have a unique pet. For the longest time this was restricted to the privileged and the wealthy. Now, the rest of us can find and own these interesting animals. (For better or worse.) Here they are for your viewing. Lots of expertise among the presenter/ owners will be available for the asking. If you are a viewer or potential owner come down and see all this. http://facebook.com/birdandpetexpo

Blues in the Park
2018-07-22 13:00 - 16:30 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States
Again this summer the city of Seaside is presenting fine music in Laguna Grande Park, absolutely free. Yes, there is food and drink along with lots of sun and friendly people. Bring a blanket or a chair, a mellow attitude and have a great afternoon. http://www.ci.seaside.ca.us This week the music is provided by Back Together Again and the warm up act is Beaufunk. Sounds like fun!

Watsonville Nature Walks
2018-07-22 13:30 - 14:30 | Watsonville Nature Center, 30 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville , CA, United States
In Watsonville they take their natural world very seriously. They also like to share their love of the land. Come over and have a look at some of the wonderful sights. Every Sunday til the end of the year. http://http.cityofwatsonville.org/

Live Jazz (East Village Coffehouse)
2018-07-22 16:00 - 18:30 | East Village Coffee Lounge, 498 Washington St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Every Sunday through the rest of the year this coffehouse will be presenting live jazz music. The best of local jazz performers will be doing what they do best. Come in for a lovely late afternoon espresso and music.

Silhouette Era and more
2018-07-23 08:00 | East Village Coffee Lounge, 498 Washington St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
An interesting evening of bands from our area and the Bay Area. They have received some wonderful reviews and their music reflects the many influences available in S.F. and its environs.

Jazz Bros 3 Harden Ranch Music Series
2018-07-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Harden Ranch, Food Village, Salinas, CA - California, 93907, United States
All summer the Harden Ranch Shopping Center will be hosting talented local musicians and groups. This is the entertainment for today’s enjoyment. Come by and see what they’re up to. It’s sure to interesting, at least. There’s lots of good food nearby, it is in the Food Village after all.

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
2018-07-24 19:00 - 2018-08-01 17:00 | The Grove at DeLaveaga Park, 501 Upper Park Rd., Santa Cruz, CA, 95056, United States
It’s the sad story of those star-crossed lovers. Presented by the fine company of players known as Shakespeare Santa Cruz. Check the website for specific times and dates. http://santacruzshakespeare.org

Brews for Books
2018-07-25 11:00 - 22:30 | Alvarado Street Brewing, 426 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Like so many great writers, you too can indulge in a little alcohol and still do something for literature. Well, for the local library anyway. The folks at Alvarado St. Brewing will donate a portion of their proceeds from this day’s profits to the Monterey Public Library (BTW this is the oldest library organization in California). So come down, help the library, and share in the legacy of so many writers.

Lavender Harvest Festival
2018-07-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Carmel Valley Ranch, 1 Old Ranch Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
If you like lavender, this is the place to be. Food, drink, and interesting products using the delightful plant will be available for tasting, drinking and appreciating. Then you might want to buy something. Lavender repels insects, helps some sleep, and just plain smells good. Come out to Carmel Valley and smell for yourself. kbensen@carmelvalleyranch.com

Border to Border VW Cruise and Show
2018-07-25 17:00 - 23:30 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Yes, it’s a group of about 100 cars, all VW’s, driving from Washington to Tijuana. Along the way the way they stop, rest and show off their vehicles. If you have a warm spot in your heart for all those unique and cool Bugs, Ghias, and minibuses in your past, come on down and see them. This is something you won’t see very often. call 831-650-2053 for more details.
