Concerts at the Beach (Papa Doo Run Run)

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The Santa Cruz Boardwalk hosts many fun things in the summer. This year is no exception. Movies and bands are presented right there on the beach next to the boardwalk itself. Check the website for more details.  http://beachboardwalk.com This week's band is probably the most famous band you've never heard of, Papa Doo Run Run. They […]

Tohoku Benefit

Hidden Valley Inn 102 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, United States

In the aftermath of the earthquake/tsunami in Japan many organizations have reached out in their own way to offer aid. This is the work of a group of Japanese-American jazz musicians. Tucked away in the wonderful setting of Hidden Valley they will be using traditional Japanese instruments as well as the more typical jazz instruments. […]

Tohoku Benefit

Hidden Valley Inn 102 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, United States

In the aftermath of the earthquake/tsunami in Japan many organizations have reached out in their own way to offer aid. This is the work of a group of Japanese-American jazz musicians. Tucked away in the wonderful setting of Hidden Valley they will be using traditional Japanese instruments as well as the more typical jazz instruments. […]

West Coast Barrel Racing

Salinas Valley Fairgrounds 625 Division St., King City, CA, United States

With the biggest purse in any West Coast racing activity ($165K) this is an event that will get quite competitive. It's easy to guess that the best of the sport will be on hand, to say nothing of the hundreds of talented, dedicated others looking to become the best. It's three days of fun in […]

West Coast Barrel Racing

Salinas Valley Fairgrounds 625 Division St., King City, CA, United States

With the biggest purse in any West Coast racing activity ($165K) this is an event that will get quite competitive. It's easy to guess that the best of the sport will be on hand, to say nothing of the hundreds of talented, dedicated others looking to become the best. It's three days of fun in […]

Evenings By The Bay (Monterey Bay Aquarium)

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

On Saturday evenings the Aquarium is offering special opportunities to see their exhibits in a whole new "light". Twilight. Come by in the evening, after 6:00, and see the aquarium while things are calmer and quieter. In addition, there will be food and drink offered for your enjoyment. You will be allowed to walk around […]

Evenings By The Bay (Monterey Bay Aquarium)

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

On Saturday evenings the Aquarium is offering special opportunities to see their exhibits in a whole new "light". Twilight. Come by in the evening, after 6:00, and see the aquarium while things are calmer and quieter. In addition, there will be food and drink offered for your enjoyment. You will be allowed to walk around […]

Greek Festival

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

For many years the local Greek population have held this festival to familiarize the folks of the area with their language, customs, food, and dances. If you wonder about saganaki or even the right way to say Gyros, this is the place to find out. Starting Friday evening and winding up on Sunday afternoon it […]

Greek Festival

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

For many years the local Greek population have held this festival to familiarize the folks of the area with their language, customs, food, and dances. If you wonder about saganaki or even the right way to say Gyros, this is the place to find out. Starting Friday evening and winding up on Sunday afternoon it […]

Continental Gran Prix

Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States

Here we are after Car Week and everyone is looking for the next reason to go to the track. Here it is, the international circuit of high-end auto racing. As they work at accumulating points to win the overall championship these elite teams come to Monterey to meet the challenge of Laguna Seca.