Soul of CA

Walk of Remembrance
2019-05-04 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Join with historians and descendants of the Chinese settlers of the Monterey area in a walk and talk about the history of the Chinese in the area. Beginning at the Pacific Grove Natural History Museum and continuing along the Recreational Trail the walk (featuring local Lion Dancers)will include sites important to this historical legacy.

May the 4th Be With You
2019-05-04 12:00 - 15:00 | BeerThirty, 2504 S. Main St., Soquel, CA, 95073, United States
Yes, it’s that day. This celebration, unlike many will be family friendly, involving costumes, face-painting, and other family oriented activities. Which is not to say that it won’t be fun. Contests, trivia etc. will be there to challenge your inner Jedi or Sith, you decide. All the proceeds go to support Soquel preschool programs. soquelpensevents@gmail.com

Quail Lodge Motorcycle Gathering
2019-05-04 10:00 - 2019-05-21 16:00 | Quail Lodge, 8205 Valley Greens Dr., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
No, Car Week isn’t yet. But this is an appetizer of sorts. 300 Motorcycles spanning the century plus of motorcycle manufacturing will be on display as well as a wide variety of categories. Price of admission includes lunch and things like a valet for your bike gear should you ride in. Take a spin down scenic Carmel Valley Road and check it out. http://quaillodgetickets.com

Indian Market and Cultural Festival
2019-05-04 10:00 - 2019-05-05 19:00 | Downtown San Juan Bautista, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
For over 20 years this festival has been celebrating all things Native American. Each year has a theme, usually centered on peace and unity. It is worth coming by and enjoying the quaint town of San Juan Bautista as well as the wonderful things available at the Indian Market. http://peacevision.net

Salinas Historic Walk
2019-05-04 10:00 - 14:00 | John Steinbeck Library, Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The first Saturday of each summer month the Salinas Library is sponsoring a walk through the downtown area designed to expose the public to the history and different parts of the legacy of Salinas. Wear comfy shoes, bring a curious mind also. http://salinaspubliclibrary.org

Carmel Valley Garden Show
2019-05-04 08:00 - 2019-05-05 17:00 | Hidden Valley Music Center, 104 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, 93924, United States
One might learn, while wandering about Carmel and Carmel Valley that gardens ae very important to the denizens of those areas. You’d be right. And here is some further proof of that. There will be vendors, food, drink, music and shared love of growing almost anything from food to topiary. (As long as they are deer-proof.) http://cvgardenclub.org

Monterey Symphony Gala by the Bay
2019-05-03 18:00 - 23:00 | Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This is one of the best ways to see the the Aquarium. While enjoying wonderful music you can stroll about, finding food at nearly every corner, and participating in auctions, live and silent. At the same time you are supporting one of the area’s premier music organizations and their outreach program which brings musical experiences to the schools in the area. http://montereysymphony.org

Illustrating Nature
2019-05-03 17:30 - 2019-06-16 19:00 | Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
The students in the prestigious scientific illustration program at CSUMB get this opportunity to show you what it is that they do. Graduates from this program work in many well-known settings. Before they leave and ply their trade with those companies, come and see their work up close. This is the reception honoring them but you can see the work through the 6th of June. http://pgmuseum.org

Casablanca on the Bay
2019-05-03 17:30 - 22:00 | Inn at Spanish Bay, 2700 Pebble Beach Drive, Pebble Beach, CA, 93953, United States
IN order to support their efforts at helping struggling people whose pets require expensive care the people at Max’s Helping Paws hold a fundraiser or two. This is their premier event. http://maxshelpingpaws.org

TransAm Speed Festival
2019-05-03 10:00 - 2019-05-05 17:00 | Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States
It’s all about speed, you may have guessed. There will be an interesting twist on that though. Modern street machines, like Vipers, Mustangs, Camaros, and Challengers, enhanced for maximum performance, will be racing. In addition, some racers from the past, fixed up to the regulations of their respective eras, will take to the course and determine who really deserves the title of fastest. Should be an exciting weekend at the track. Also, this is the TransAM Speed Festival’s first appearance at WeatherTech Raceway. http://weathertechraceway.com

Game of Thrones Trivia
2019-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Sovino’s Wine bar and Merchant, 241 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
In case you haven’t had enough of the TV show, here is an opportunity to show off the arcane knowledge you have stashed away in those nooks and crannies of your memory. If you win you’ll have something to show for all those hours spent watching the adventures of the characters. Good Luckhttp://sovinowinebar.com

Far East Culture Through American Eyes
2019-05-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Roux Restaurant, 6 Pilot Rd. , Carmel Valley , CA, 93924, United States
This presentation , based on her experience of living with her family in several different countries and cities, will give Jana McBirney-Lin’s point of view regarding the cultural differences between Americans and people of the countries in the “Far East”. http://rouxcarmel.com/home

Whale of an Auction
2019-05-01 09:00 - 2019-05-09 21:00 | Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Seymour Marine Center has its annual online auction featuring lots of fun items and interesting scientifically oriented things. If you are intrigued, give it a look and see what you might pick up as a souvenir of the Central Coast. http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

Dia Del Nino
2019-04-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Northridge Mall, N. Main St., Salinas, CA, 93906, United States
It’s the International Day of the Child and the Northridge Mall has generously decided to help this worthwhile event become a reality on the Central Coast. A day of activities and information designed to help families and parents learn about resources and alternatives for thema nd their children. Healthy children are essential to a healthy community. mmartinez@starwoodretail.com

Fabulai Pyramid
2019-04-29 11:00 - 17:00 | Monterey Peninsula College, Morgan Stock Theatre 980 Fremont, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This exhibit plays with our preconceived notions of reality and imagination. (The description online will be more informative than anything that we can describe here.) The idea is to expand your alternatives in imagination and reality. Based on the work of Wilhelm Reich, it invites your participation. http://mpc.edu

Seaside Craft Sundays
2019-04-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Every Sunday from one until three the Seymour Center offers family fun. Lots of crafts and other fun stuff to engage the participants in the importance of our oceans and the variety of life in them. Looking for something to do with everyone in the family? http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/

International Jazz Day Concert
2019-04-28 12:00 - 17:00 | Santa Cruz Wharf, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Look who’s appearing at this year’s celebration: The internationally known musician, Pete Escovedo! Along with three of his children, Michael, Juan, and Peter. (Unfortunately not his daughter, Sheila E.) Rest assured that these guys will be entertaining and get your feet tapping and those hips swaying.

Salinas Asian Festival
2019-04-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Chinatown, California St., Salinas, CA, United States
For eleven years the members of the Asian community in the Salinas area have been celebrating their contribution to the area as well as their own individual cultures. Japanese, Chinese, and Filipino foods, games, and cultural demonstrations as well as tours, virtual and real of the area. Fun for everyone. More info at the website. http://salinasasianfestival.com

Seacliff History Tour
2019-04-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Seacliff State Beach, State Park Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
One of the more intriguing places on the Central Coast is Seacliff Beach. This tour will help yu learn so much about the rich history of the area. From the fossils in the cliff’s face to the more recent native people’s interactions with their world, this will be an interesting way to spend time. Meet at the Visitors Center.

Big Sur Marathon
2019-04-28 06:30 - 14:00 | Crossroads Shopping Village, Rio Road and Highway 1, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
After all these years the appeal of this race has only increased. The beauty and the challenge of the race make a splendid contrast that seems to inspire runners of all levels. http://bigsurmarathon.org

Fiesta: Love, Community, Home
2019-04-27 20:00 - 23:30 | Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, 705 Front St. , Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, United States
Come and dance the evening away Lots of salsa music, food and drink all to support local children’s charitable organizations. The setting is the Santa Cruz Museum of History. http://santacruzmah.org

Diva Power (Ann Hampton Callaway)
2019-04-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
After her acclaim on stage and recording, Ms. Callaway has returned to performing in more intimate settings. Studio 105 is one of those. This tour is a salute to the many female singers that have had profound influences on her and society as a whole. Names like Fitzgerald, Mitchell, Holliday, Vaughn, and James and the music these women wrote and performed will be performed. http://sunsetcenter.org

Noche Bohemia
2019-04-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Sherwood Community Center, N. Main St. , Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
It’s an evening of song, story, dance, music, and art of all kinds. Intended to show the vibrant arts community of the Salinas Valley, this does much more by way of allowing the public to really get to know what’s going on here. Come out and be surprised.
831-204-0617 nochebohemiadesalinas@gmail.com

Photography Exhibit
2019-04-27 17:00 - 2019-06-02 19:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
The Center for Photographic Art presents their juried contest and exhibit of local artists. With $2,000 in awards and exhibition of the winners for the next two months, the competition is likely to be intense. Lots of good artists will be presenting their work. The initial award presentation will take place on the 27th but the works will be exhibited until June 2nd in the lobby of the Sunset Center. http://sunsetcenter.org

Santa Cruz Chorale
2019-04-27 16:00 - 2019-04-28 18:00 | Holy Cross Church, 126 High St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95026, United States
Songs of Haydn and Mendelssohn performed in the lovely, acoustically agreeable venue of the Holy Cross Church. Come and get inspired by beautiful music performed by a talented group of singers. http://holycrosssantacruz.com

Print with Dali
2019-04-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Dali Expo Museum, Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The innovative people at the Dali Expo have a new method to aid you get in touch with your inner artist. This time they are giving us a chance to make prints. They supply the materials and an all-day pass to the museum, you bring an open mind and your creativity. Begins April 27 and every fourth Saturday through October. Probably you shouldn’t wear your best clothing.info@daliexpo.com

Asilomar Wildflower Walk
2019-04-27 13:30 - 2019-04-28 14:30 | Asilomar Conference Center, 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
This is the best time of year to find the variety and beauty of the local wildflowers. The rangers and docents of Asilomar State Park know this and want to share their knowledge with the public, namely you. come on out and learn more about this marvelous place. Each weekend through the month of April.

Arroyo Seco Duck Race Fest
2019-04-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Coelho Ranch, 47201 Arroyo Seco Rd., Greenfield, CA, 93927, United States
Lots of fun in the form of food, music, games, competitions, and camaraderie set in the picturesque Arroyo Seco area. All of your time will be spent having fun. Bring some sunblock, buy a duck and have a chance at winning $1500. Now are you interested? http://arroyosecocitizensassociation-ca.org

Moss Landing Marine Lab Open House
2019-04-27 09:00 - 2019-04-28 17:00 | Moss Landing Marine Laboratory, 8272 Moss Landing Rd. , Moss Landing , CA, 95039, United States
Every year the folks at MLML renovate their laboratories in order to facilitate the public, especially youthful members of the public. As A result there is ample opportunity for you and yours to see what they do the rest of the year. Included in the tours etc. is the chance to see wonderful exhibits about the plants and animals that make Monterey Bay the unique place that we love so much. http://mlml.calstate.edu

Pinnacles National Park Days of Service (Earth Day)
2019-04-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Pinnacles National Park, Soledad, CA, United States
Join in meaningful service projects at Pinnacles NP to help conserve the natural and cultural resources of the park. Contact them at the website for details. pinn_volunteer@nps.gov or call 831-389-4486 x243
