Jazz Friday

Wild Fish 545 Lighthouse Dr., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

The folks at Wild Fish Restaurant are making their early evening diners a little happier. They are featuring local jazz talent, and there is a lot of that, at their site and inviting you to come in taste, enjoy, and listen. Only on Fridays though. Check the website for more info. http://wild-fish.com

Open Mic Comedy

Pink Flamingo Theater 2115 N. Fremont St. , Monterey , CA, United States

The Pink Flamingo Theater invites wanna-be comedians and experienced ones to come by and give it a go. Audiences are invited to be, well in attendance. The price couldn't be better. http://pinkflamingotheater.org

Salsa Dancing

Palomar Ballroom 1344 Pacific Ave., SAnta Cruz, CA, 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 […]

John Hiatt

Rio Theater 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

If you haven't heard of him then he is the best singer songwriter you've never heard of. If you have, you already have tickets. Since this is an acoustic evening it reflects a shift in Mr. Hiatt's presentation. Maybe the beginning of a new chapter in his career. http://riotheatre.com

Monterey International Blues Festival

Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, United States

So many great musicians, such good music all guaranteed to help shake off the blues. Come and find out. One day in the presence of all this wonderful music and food will get you shed of those blues. Some of the dancing helps too. http://montereyinternationalbluesfestival.com

Monterey International Blues Festival

Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, United States

Lots of Blues, lots of good food, and the setting of the County Fairgrounds. How can you resist? Come have a great day filled with music and good times.

Print It With Dali

Dali Expo Museum Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 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 […]

Brian Regan

Golden State Theater 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, United States

Here we have a comic who is acclaimed by his fellow comics. His long career has given him much to talk about an he does it in a highly entertaining manner. http://goldenstatetheater.com

Seacliff Historic Walk

Seacliff State Beach State Park Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

Seacliff State Beach has a surprising amount of history associated with it. Especially when you are accompanied by a knowledgeable person like Pete Wang. He will tell you of the cement boat, Claus Spreckels, Ohlone, and maybe about those fabulous fossils. You won't know unless you go.

Sweet Jazz

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.