Celtic WinterDance Celebration
2018-12-21 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | St. Mary’s By The Sea Episcopal Church, Central and Twelfth, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
On the day of the solstice what better way to bring in the coming year? Come see Celtic dancing and enjoy the furious fast-stepping skill of the dancers and the talented musicians who accompany them and perform in their own right. http://stmarysbythesea.org

Molly's Revenge
2018-12-21 19:30 - 22:30 | St. Mary’s By The Sea Episcopal Church, Central and Twelfth, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
In case you couldn’t get enough Celtic music this time of year, here’s another excellent choice. Songs, dancing, and stories all presented for those of us who aren’t lucky enough to have been born to a Gaelic family. Great way to bring in the solstice and the longer days. http://stmarysbythesea.org

Pathways through Our Parks
2018-12-24 08:00 - 2019-01-09 17:00 | Santa Cruz Natural History Museum, 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
This exhibit presents several local artists’ impressions of the various parks and the trails through them. Different media, differnet locales, and different artists make for an interesting exhibit. Especially good if you haven’t time do traverse all the parks. Showing through January 9th. http://santacruzmuseum.org

Cash & King
2018-12-28 20:00 - 22:30 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Steven Kent and his band of talented musicians present the music of Johnny Cash and Elvis (the King ) Presley. http://riotheatre.com

Legends of Rock and Roll
2018-12-29 19:30 | Golden Bough Theater, Monte Verde St. &SW 8th Ave., Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93922, United States
The talented folks of PacRep Theater are at it again. They had great success with Elvis and Johnny and Jerry, now they want to continue the energy with more rock and roll. http://pacrep.org

The English Beat
2018-12-30 20:00 - 23:00 | The Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
You remember 1979? If so, here’s a title from the hits list, “Mirror in the Bathroom”. Ring a bell? Coming out of England during the New Wave era, The English Beat combined reggae, ska and socially aware lyrics to create danceable songs with a message. http://theenglishbeat.net

New Year's Eve Organists' Kaleidophone
2018-12-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Peace United Church of Santa Cruz, 900 High St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
It’s back! If you love organ music and want to hear it to bring in the new year, this is the place to be. Not only organs, ut oboe, cello, and others will accompany the “Queen of the Orchestra”. http://peaceunited.org

First Night Monterey
2018-12-31 16:00 - 2019-01-01 01:00 | First Night Monterey, Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
A family oriented celebration of the New Year. Come see the 20 venues of entertainment. They go on from earlier in the day until just after the New Year is rung in . http://firstnightmonterey.org

Eagles of Death Metal New Year's Eve Concert
2018-12-31 20:00 - 2019-01-01 01:00 | The Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
If this well known and raucous band is your cup of tea you couldn’t find a better way to ring in the year. (That ringing might be your inner ear though.) http://catalystclub.com

New Year's Eve Masquerade
2018-12-31 20:00 - 2019-01-01 01:00 | Inn at Spanish Bay, 2700 Pebble Beach Drive, Pebble Beach, CA, 93953, United States
The Inn at Spanish Bay hosts this lavish and entertaining evening (and morning) celebration of the beginning of 2019. There will be so much to do, casino, raffles, psychics, prizes, buffets, bars, and all part of the price of admission. There will even be Venetian masks for those who feel naked without their mask.

Cafe Musique
2018-12-31 21:00 | Hidden Valley Music Center, 104 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, 93924, United States
After touring the world and presenting their music to crowds, Cafe Musique has come to see us. This group’s eclectic background brings a delightful mosaic to their presentations. Won’t that be a great way to bring in the new year! http://hiddenvalleymusic.org

Gilad Atzmon
2019-01-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd. , Seaside , CA, 93955, United States
Just as the world seems to be too much, someone comes along and tries to make sense of it. While it is not likely that everyone will agree with Mr. Atzmon, he will be enlightening and thought-provoking. Especially when he speaks of the possibilities for the future. http://peacecentral.com

Skepti-Camp 2019
2019-01-04 18:30 - 2019-01-05 16:00 | Seaside Community Center, 220 Coe Ave., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
This event has two parts, one at the London Bridge Pub at 6:30, and the other at the Seaside Community Center at 10:00. The first is a gathering and get-acquainted session. The second is the official Skepti-Camp and it lasts until 4:00. This is a gathering of skeptics, freethinkers and others. Come see some of the people that make Monterey County such an interesting place to live. susangerbic@yahoo.com

8 Tens @ 8 (Short Play Festival)
2019-01-04 20:00 - 2019-02-03 22:00 | Center Stage Theater, 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Each evening of the festival eight short plays are presented, hence the name. There are two sets of eight plays A and B. Each set is presented on a different evening. To see all sixteen, one needs to attend different evenings. Talented playwrights and actors create and present the works for your enjoyment. Check the website for further details http://sccat.org

Whaling History & Wharf Walk
2019-01-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Harbor House (Fisherman’s Wharf), Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Tim Thomas, one of the area’s premier historians and former director of the Maritime Museum, will be meeting with interested folks at the Harbor House at the beginning of Fisherman’s Wharf. From there he will take you on a trip through the fascinating history of the Monterey area. Bring comfy clothes (especially shoes) and an inquisitive nature.
