Soul of CA

Tribute to Johnny Cash "The Man in Black"
2024-09-20 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Cash’s musical legacy is amazing. Here is an opportunity to see talented people give recognition to his works. Come out and see what a good job they do. Details are at https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com

West (of Eden)
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-28 | Steinbeck Center, National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Texas artist, M. Walker Nelson, is the subject of a show at the Steinbeck Center in Salinas. Her realistic work features the Texas landscape and other natural features. It not there for long so hurry in and get a look at a marvelous body of work. The place for more info is https://www.mwalkernelson.com

Farmers Market Aptos (8-12)
2024-09-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
The crisp feeling in the air isn’t your imagination. Autumn is around the corner. It’s time for the fall fruits and vegetables and the waning of the summer fruits. Don’t get too depressed, they will be back. Meanwhile there are vendors with prepared foods and lovely craft items as well as the friendly and helpful farmers who are happy to tell you the best, interesting ways to prepare the produce they sell. More markets on different dates and sites are available at https://www.montereycfb.com

Oaxaca by the Sea
2024-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 | seaside City Hall, 400 Harcourt Ave., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
No, it’s not a mistake. The sister City of the city of Seaside is in Oaxaca and the celebration is about their shared interests. You can count on cultural activities, dance, music, and food. For more information call 831-899-6700. Maybe they will give the beginning time.

Artichoke Festival Golf Tournament
2024-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course, 1 McClure Way, Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
For those of us who want to enjoy the deliciousness of the state vegetable and play golf, we have an activity. Come to Bayonet/Black Horse Golf Course and help the charities which are aided by the Artichoke Festival and play a round of golf at a lovely facility. There will be awards, prizes, lots of food, and the beautiful views from the course. More info is at this email address, artifest@att.net. (The website wasn’t up when this was entered.)

Farmers Market West Santa Cruz (9-1)
2024-09-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)
2024-09-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Steinbeck Street Fair
2024-09-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Steinbeck Center, National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
It’s becoming an annual event. There will be lots to do, play. and learn in the museum and outside in the street. Hence the name. Booths, games, prizes, and more will help bring the work of the museum to the awareness of us local folk. Maybe even some out-of-towners.

Farmers Market Moss Landing (10-2)
2024-09-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Power Plant, Highway One, Moss Landing, CA, United States

Rancho Day
2024-09-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Boronda Adobe History Center, 333 Boronda Rd. , Salinas , CA, United States
The roots of the Salinas area go deep and started long ago. Here is a chance to get close and see some of the artifacts and other items from the lives of the people who were here at the very beginning. (Some might say before Salinas.) It is out at the Boronda Adobe, at the end of Calle Del Adobe and is the home of the Monterey County Historical Society. Find out more about this annual event at

Chili Cook Off
2024-09-21 10:00 - 18:00 | SJB VFW Post, 58 Monterey St., San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
The San Juan Bautista VFW is holding their cook off in concert with the Anzar HS Festival and also benefits the school’s programs.
Information is available at 408-603-9065

Anzar High School Fall Festival
2024-09-21 11:00 - 17:00 | CA
This festival has lots of activities and games for the family and benefits the local school. There will be firefighting equipment, and lots of fun stuff.

Casa Munras (200 Years of Hospitality)
2024-09-21 14:00 - 17:00 | casa munras hotel, 700 Munras, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
They have been at it for a long time. Now you can pop over and see what the secret is. There will be flamenco dancing, music, great foods (a four foot paella), and interesting stories and people. More information is available at https://www.hotelcasamunras.com

Artstravaganza
2024-09-21 17:00 - 22:00 | Sol’s Treasures, 519 Broadway, King City, CA, United States
Who says there is no culture in South County? The folks at Sol Treasures are holding a fundraiser and art show. They have been doing a great job of bringing art experiences, classes, and other events to King City. Go to https://www.soltreasures.com for more info and details about how to support their work.

Cold Case Live
2024-09-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Fans of the reality shows that feature this sort of thing will know what to expect. The rest of us wonder. But here is a chance to see what the hard-working police and others do behind the scenes to resolve the most challenging of criminal cases. Find out more about it at https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com

Farmers Market Del Monte (8-12)
2024-09-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Del Monte Shopping Center, Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

Farmers Market Live Oak (9-1)
2024-09-22 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)
2024-09-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)
2024-09-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

Monterey Jazz Festival (67th Annual)
2024-09-22 11:00 - 2024-09-29 20:00 | Monterey County Fair and Event Center, 2004 Fairground Rd,, Monterey Road, 93940, United States
Look for the best and brightest of new musicians and voices at this year’s Festival. This is the OG of west coast jazz festivals. Many of the greats and great up-and-comers have appeared here over the years. More info and details at http://www.montereyjazzfestival.org

Climate Fest 2024
2024-09-22 11:30 - 16:30 | Resurrection Church, 7600 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA, United States
Nineteen faith communities have banded together to present their concerns and answers about the climate here and around the globe. There will be lots of activities, booths, information, and expertise to help you adjust to the new normal and make a difference in our future. Got questions? Go to glandman2@aol.com for an answer.

Farmers Market Pacific Grove ( 3-6)
2024-09-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Markets are changing to the autumn mode. Different, but still fresh and tasty, produce is available. The other vendors are still well stocked and the craftspeople have lots of gift ideas for the upcoming season. The only thing missing is you. Come out and ask about the interesting ways to cook the available foods. There are also cooking demonstrations at several of the local markets. If you need a different Market, day or time go to https://www.montereycfb.com there are more possibilities.

Salinas Mayor Candidates Forum
2024-09-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Hartnell College, 411 Central Ave., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Three people are running for Mayor of Salinas. One of them will be the mayor. This is your chance to ask direct questions of the candidates and see for yourself who they are and which one you would like to see in the role of mayor. It’s democracy in action, sponsored by the League of Women Voters. Go to https://www.lwv.org/California/monterey-county/ and more details will be there.

Farmers Market Barnyard (9-1)
2024-09-24 09:00 - 13:00 | The Barnyard, Barnyard Shopping Center, Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States
Markets are changing to the autumn mode. Different, but still fresh and tasty, produce is available. The other vendors are still well stocked and the craftspeople have lots of gift ideas for the upcoming season. The only thing missing is you. Come out and ask about the interesting ways to cook the available foods. There are also cooking demonstrations at several of the local markets. If you need a different Market, day or time go to https://www.montereycfb.com there are more possibilities. This is the last date for this location.

Farmers Market E. Alisal (11-4)
2024-09-24 11:00 - 16:00 | WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA, United States

Farmers Market Monterey (4-7)
2024-09-24 16:00 - 19:00 | downtown Monterey, Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

Farmers Market Natividad Hospital (11-3:30)
2024-09-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz Downtown (1-5)
2024-09-25 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Elegant Tea Soiree
2024-09-25 15:00 - 17:00 | The Barnyard, Barnyard Shopping Center, Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States
Looking for a truly one-of-a-kind Peninsula experience? Come out to the Community Space (H 23) at the Barnyard and take part in this unique pop up tea shop. Lovely Brit-inspired baked goods and more as well as elegant service will take you to a small town, intimate, setting like one might find in the Cotswolds. More information is available at http://https//www.eventbrite.com

Farmers Market Hollister (3-7)
2024-09-25 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States
