Winter Solstice Celebration

Monterey Museum of Art 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, United States

As part of their Iluminado festivities the Monterey Museum of Art is presenting this celebration. The highlight of the evening is the raffle of the Miniature art pieces created by local artists.  In addition there will be music, food, and refreshments. Don't forget about the chance to wander around the museum also. More info can […]

Parliament/Funkadelic

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

The walls will shake with the funk and explosive energy of George Clinton and company and you can be there to enjoy it. Serious dancing and moves will be on display on and off stage. Come on down. More info needed? Go to https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)

Downtown Salinas 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

Getting ready for the big meals and seasonal gatherings can be made so much easier by checking out what's available at the local farmers market. Lots of good looking and tasty produce can be found with little effort.  Plus you get the added bonus of speaking with the people who grew the food. While there […]

Jolabokafold (Book giving party)

Downtown Book & Sound 213 Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

Don't know the ethnic origin of this name but it sounds like fun. Come downtown in Salinas and head for the Book & Sound store. From 12:00 until 7:00 they will have authors signing books, people reading books and some refreshments to help you maintain your strength while shopping.  More at https://www.downtownbookandsound.com

It’s a Wonderful Life

Western Stage Hartnell College, Salinas, CA, United States

The Western Stage at Hartnell is presenting the stage version of the beloved movie. In order to realize his actual role in the health of his community, a depressed man is visited by a heavenly intermediary. By the end all's well and he and the angel both find happiness. More details at https://www.westernstage.com

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)

Marina Village Shopping Center Marina

Getting ready for the big meals and seasonal gatherings can be made so much easier by checking out what's available at the local farmers market. Lots of good looking and tasty produce can be found with little effort.  Plus you get the added bonus of speaking with the people who grew the food. While there […]

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)

Carmel Valley Community Center 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, United States

Getting ready for the big meals and seasonal gatherings can be made so much easier by checking out what's available at the local farmers market. Lots of good looking and tasty produce can be found with little effort.  Plus you get the added bonus of speaking with the people who grew the food. While there […]

SantaCon

Compact Disco 420 Tyler St., Monterey, CA, United States

Yes, a gathering of Santa's helpers or just a bunch of partyers with bright red costumes. You pick. Most of Christmas Eve will be caught up in the revels, so it might be partyers. Bring a Christmas oriented outfit and you might just win the $500 prize for best costume. More details are at https://www.santaconmonterey.com

Karaoke Extravaganza

Paper Wing Theater 320 Hoffman, Monterey, CA, United States

PaperWing Theater is hosting a 2023 song fest. The difference is that the guests supply the songs and get to belt out their favorite song from the past year. Or maybe one you just hated and wished would just disappear.   A good way to work off some of the holiday anxiety.  Go to https://www.paperwing.com and get […]

Mannheim Steamroller

Carmel Sunset Center

The most popular seasonal group in music history is coming to town. A little late to get you in the holiday spirit, but that shouldn't stop your enjoyment of their music.  Because it's obvious that many people do enjoy them. There will be two shows first one at 2:00 and the second at 7:30. Details […]