Soul of CA

Wine Dinner
2018-10-18 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Portola Hotel and Spa, 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Think about it, a lovely five course dinner featuring the best of Le P’tit Paysan’s wines. In downtown Monterey at the Portola Hotel and Spa. Then a stroll along the the stunning Recreational Trail. That’s about as good as it gets.

Key Issues in Washington D.C.
2018-10-18 11:30 - 13:30 | HIlton Hotel Big Sur Room, 1000 Aguajito Rd. , Monterey , CA, 93940, United States
The local Democratic Women’s Club is hosting a talk by our Representative, Jimmy Panetta. He will be talking about the current situation in the Capitol and what he and others are doing to work on the high-profile issues. http://www.dc-mc.org

Evening with Janis Joplin
2018-10-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The Tony award nominated play with the Tony nominated actor playing Ms. Joplin. How can you do better then this in Monterey? The drama shows her growth and influences as worked in her craft to become an “overnight ” sensation. To use her words, “super-hypermost” living. http://goldenstatetheater.com

Vicente Amigo
2018-10-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
In the tradition of great Spanish guitarists we have Sr. Amigo. He has performed with many of the greats and developed his own style and sound. Now is your chance to hear what he has been working on for all these years. To him it is all about the music.

Wine Bingo
2018-10-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Sovino’s Wine Bar and Merchant, 214 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
At Sovino Wine Bar & Merchant they will entertain and educate you about the lovely beverages they sell. You can test your ability to focus, it’s just bingo, and learn about wine. No down side!

Tom Jones (PacRep Theater)
2018-10-15 19:30 - 22:00, 2018-10-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Forest Theater, Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93923, United States
A rollicking farce about the thwarted love of two young people. Adapted from the novel by Henry Fielding and presented in a family friendly manner, fun for everyone. http://pacrep.org

Take My Eyes
2018-10-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Maya Cinema, City Center 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
As part of the Big Read program residents of the Salinas area are reading Tobias Wolf’s book “A Boy’s Life”. Supplementing this effort the Steinbeck Center is also presenting different films which will also portray a view of childhood and the traumas sometimes associated with growing up. http://steinbeck.org This week is “Take My Eyes”.

Brewing for Love
2018-10-15 11:30 - 21:00 | Discretion Brewery, 2703 41st Ave., Soquel, CA, 95073, United States
Discretion Brewing of Soquel is sponsoring a fundraiser for the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. For each beer of theirs that you buy they will donate $1.00 to the Marine Center. Not only do you get to drink great beer but you can feel good about it. Unless you drink too much and don’t feel well the next day ; ). http://discretionbrewing.com

Orchestra Gold
2018-10-14 20:00 - 23:00 | Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
They describe themselves as analog Afrorock. The pleasant tunes and instruments from West Africa will be featured in this concert. Under the leadership of Mariam Diakite this diverse, talented band of musicians will provide an enchanting evening of music.

Science Saturday @The Lab
2018-10-14 19:00 - 20:30 | The Lab, 3728 Barnyard Suite G-23, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
Actually it is on a Sunday. Let’s not dwell on that. These are a series of lectures on science topics geared at the interested everyperson. This one has to do with the recent interst in gravitational waves and their effect on our planet. Will the Earth be pulled into a Black Hole? UCSC professor, J. Xavier Proschaska, will give us the recent developments and explanations. info@thelabarts.com

Jazz at East Village Coffee Lounge
2018-10-14 16:00 - 18:30 | East Village Coffee Lounge, 498 Washington St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Another venue, where the locals go, to find good music and good conversation. A revolving roster of local talent and often some brought in from the eager travelling troubadours. Come have some good java, tasty goodies and let the world wander by. http://facebook.com/eastvillagemonterey

Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre
2018-10-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
If you’ve been looking for a delightful show that features household pets and familiar animals, here you are. Mr. Popovich will bring a smile to the faces of your family and friends. http://riotheatre.com

Suffragette (The Film)
2018-10-14 14:00 - 16:30 | Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
A special showing of the recent movie, “Suffragette”. it details the story of a young woman, inspired by the leaders of the movement, who endeavors to make a difference. After the showing there will be opportunities to register to vote. Not only for women, they likely will register men also.

Fish, Fins, and Flukes Festival
2018-10-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Nice title, very alliterative, don’t you think? This is a wonderful chance to learn and ask questions about the abundance of animal and plant life of the bay and its environs. http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/

Get the Led Out
2018-10-13 20:00 - 22:30 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Billed as the “American Led Zeppelin Tribute Band” these folks don’t bother with mock English accents and frivolity. They love the music and that’s what they emphasize in their performances. MUlti instrumental performers and as many musicians as necessary to re-create the sound you have always loved from the band’s recordings, Get the Led Out brings a show that really impresses the Led Zeppelin fan in us all.
