Big Read (Justice for communities of color)
2017-09-13 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Steinbeck Center, National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
This is one of a series of activities and art exhibits, showings, and activities around the reading of a single book by the people of Monterey County. This year’s selection is “Citizen” a collection of poetry presented in an innovative way. It deals with the realities of being a member of a community of color in modern America. This presentation is by two local women who have been working on similar issues for many years and have built careers in response to their experiences.

Martial Artists and Acrobats
2017-09-13 20:00 - 22:00 | World Theater CSUMB, 5260 6th Ave., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Straight from Tianjin in the People’s Republic of China this troupe is more than 100 dancers, acrobats, and martial artists. They are going to put on a fabulous performance, incorporating all those physical skills. Prepare to be amazed.

Music in the Plaza
2017-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Watsonville town square, Watsonville, CA, United States
Downtown Watsonville hosts musical evenings on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays through September 14. Each night features a different genre of music. This week’s genre is jazz and the featured band will be the 7th Street Band.

Big Read (Crash)
2017-09-15 13:00 - 15:00 | King City Library, King City, CA, United States
This is a series of activities and art exhibits, showings, and activities around the reading of a single book by the people of Monterey County. This year’s selection is “Citizen” a collection of poetry presented in an innovative way. It deals with the realities of being a member of a community of color in modern America. This presentation of the award winning movie “Crash” that dealt with racial tensions in Los Angeles.

Memorial Hospital Farmers'Market
2017-09-15 13:30 - 17:30 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States
A weekly gathering of local farmers and merchants selling fresh produce, freshly prepared foods, and local businesses offering interesting items for sale. As the seasons change so so does the selection of food as well as the merchandise for sale. Come down and see what’s new.

Monterey Jazz Festival
2017-09-15 17:00 - 2017-09-17 22:00 | Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This is the grandaddy of West Coast Jazz. If one wants to know what’s going on in the jazz and jazz influenced music worlds then this is the place to visit for the duration of the festival. Too many big names will be in attendance and LOTS of lesser-known but very talented people will be featured on the many stages throughout the fairgrounds. If you attend you will be entertained and hear great music. Day pass or the whole festival, either way is the key to enjoyment.

Family Movie Series
2017-09-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Esplanade Park, 100 Monterey Ave. , Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
For the last several weeks, as summer faded away, the city of Capitola presented movies in the park. This is the last one this year. They start at 7:30 (or dusk). Bring a lowbacked chair and something to nibble on, or eat beforehand. This week’s selection is “Moana”. Set in the South Sea islands it is a young woman’s search for help for her people.

Leann Rimes
2017-09-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The noted and popular country singer is in town to share some of her popular tunes and introduce some news ones. If you enjoy the entertaining and insightful aspects of country western music this one’s for you.

Sandcastle Building Day
2017-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Carmel Beach, 10th St., Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States
This is it. The day when very talented and artistic folk descend on the beach at the foot of Ocean Avenue and build the most extravagant and amazing things out of sand. Prepare to be astounded.

Old Town Farmers' Market
2017-09-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Old Town Farmers’ Market, Main and Gabilan Sts. , Salinas , CA, United States

El Grito
2017-09-16 10:00 - 17:00 | E. Alisal St., Many Blocks, Salinas, CA, 93905, United States
This is the celebration of the beginning of the revolution in Mexico that began with Padre Hidalgo calling for the members of his community to defy the government and eventually brought it down. It is a street fair in East Salinas that brings thousands of people out to enjoy music, dancing, food and myriad other activities in the middle of East Alisal St. It’s fun, come on down!

Renaissance Faire
2017-09-16 10:00 - 2017-09-17 18:00 | Casa de Fruta, 10011 Pacheco Pass Road, Hollister, CA, United States
Huzzah! That’s what you say when you are happy or surprised at the Renaissance Fair(e). So many things to see and do and eat that one can’t list them all here. Every weekend from September 16th through October 15 brings lively entertainment, colorful costumes,and old time fun. You can join the fun by wearing a costume of your favorite type of Renaissance character. In the evenings there will be a concert featuring a Celtic rock band.

Pajaro Valley in the Mexican Era
2017-09-16 11:00 - 15:00 | 184 Old Adobe Rd., Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Learn about a fascinating piece of California and local history. Los Californios and their culture, unique in many ways, were not really Spanish and not really Mexican but an interesting derivative, created from their local needs and the incredible distances from other European influences.

Oktoberfest
2017-09-16 12:00 - 2017-09-17 20:00 | The Barnyard, Barnyard Shopping Center, Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States
At The Barnyard, at the mouth of the Carmel Valley, where Monterey County looks most Bavarian, Nargis Lengacher began celebrating the festival of Oktoberfest seven years ago. Now they have a well established festival and lots of entertainment, food, and fun Bavarian-style. The proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society so that any overindulgence is for a very good cause. You should know that German Oktoberfest rules may not be in effect here.

Big Read (Fences)
2017-09-16 14:00 | Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This is a series of activities and art exhibits, showings, and activities around the reading of a single book by the people of Monterey County. This year’s selection is “Citizen” a collection of poetry presented in an innovative way. It deals with the realities of being a member of a community of color in modern America.
This movie, starring Denzel Washington, is a reflection of life lived in urban America by a struggling black man. Filled with his attempts at and frustrations with coping with his role in post World War II society. One of August Wilson’s best.
