First Night Monterey

downtown Monterey Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

Beginning earlier in the day with activities for the younger members of the family, this long-standing family gathering has something for everyone as the night progresses. Badges are available to allow attendees to get into many performances and activities through the night. Dress for the weather as First Night will happen, rain or shine, or […]

New Year’s Eve Sleepover (Monterey Bay Aquarium)

Monterey Bay Aquarium 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, United States

Looking for a unique experience for your younger family members? Here it is. Sleep with the fishes (and mollusks, crustaceans, arthropods, and lots more). There will be food, activities, and the aquarium at night, which is a cool experience by itself. http://montereybayaquarium.org

Roaring 20’s Night to Remember

Sly McFly's 700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, United States

Looking for a different theme for your New Year's Celebration? Why not go back about 90 years? (The 20's didn't start roaring til later in the decade.) Dressing up in costume is always fun and suggested for the theme. Cannery Row will be hopping and you can be in the midst of it all. [email protected]

Rock Legends Tribute

Golden Bough Theater Monte Verde St. &SW 8th Ave., Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States

Sixty years after the tragic accident that took their lives the music of the Big Bopper, Richie Valens and Buddy Holly is presented by PacRep. Rock out to their music and that of their peers from the era. Be sure to check the website for times and details. http://pacrep.org

Asilomar First Day Hike

Asilomar Conference Center 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

Te folks at Asilomar have just the thing to help you with your resolutions, get out and walk in a lovely, natural setting. What a great way to start the new year. Meet in the lodge at 10 and walk two miles and return to the roaring fire and cozy comfort of the lodge. Does […]

Sunday Seaside Crafts

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The Seymour Marine Discovery Center, part of UCSC, hosts a weekly gathering for children and their families. The point is educating them about the fabulous and abundant life of the Monterey Bay and its environs. The means they use to do this is art and hands-on activities. You and your child can learn lots about […]

Songs from Laurel Canyon

The Lab 3728 Barnyard Suite G-23, Carmel, CA, United States

After their presentation on Bob Dylan, these artists decided to continue with that theme and are bringing us the music of Mitchell, The Birds, Browne and so many others. Come hear the music and some stories sung and told by Taelen Thomas and Bill Sparkman. http://thelabarts.com

Pink Flamingo Comedy Night

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

Featuring Dr. Scott and other local comics the Flamingo promises a night filled with laughs and insights. Come on in and see if that's true. You'll be glad you did. http://pinkflamingotheater.com

8 Tens @ 8 (Short Plays Festival)

Center Stage Theater 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

One of the country's foremost programs for the creation and presentation of short theater works this has two separate evenings of theater. You pick from evening A or evening B. Obviously you may select both nights but you'll have to wait to see all of them. That's easy because there is a whole month of […]

Walking Moai

Northridge Mall N. Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

That word, moai, probably got your attention. It's Japanese for a group that gets together regularly for a social activity. This one focus is walking(you probably guessed that) and they meet at Northridge Mall. Walk, talk, socialize and meet new people all presented by the Blue Zones effort in Monterey County. The website will do […]