Tango Buenos Aires
2017-11-17 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Carmel Sunset Center
This evening you will have the chance to see Argentina’s premier cultural export. A multi-piece band and several couples of dancers will engage your senses in the beauty of the tango. You’ll be dancing your way home afterwards.

Marina Farmers' Market
2017-11-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2017-11-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-11-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2017-12-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina
A gathering of local farmers offering a wide variety of produce.

Bubbles and Bags
2017-11-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Links at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach, CA, United States
It’s your chance to get a great handbag at a great price. Girls Inc. is giving you a chance to bid on new and gently used handbags donated in order to raise funds for their program. This is the one that gives local girls a chance at new and different experiences with the intention of empowering them and expanding their horizons. Simply a great idea!

Monterey Farmers Market
2017-11-20 16:00 - 18:00, 2017-11-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2017-12-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3 ½ city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it’s the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
Our produce vendors come from all over California, from Salinas and Watsonville, to Fresno and Sacramento, selling Certified and Organic Certified produce.
Arts and crafts vendors come from around the world, selling treasures from Africa, Colombia, Mexico, Russia, Japan, China, and Yugoslavia, just to name a few.
Our food vendors also serve up delicacies that are as international as our products serving up Indian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Mediterranean, and BBQ delicacies. In our Baker’s Alley you can find fresh pastries like baklava, European breads, cookies, muffins, pies, and cakes.
In addition to the products and food we offer, the Old Monterey Farmers Market also includes a variety of community events. You can donate blood through C.H.O.M.P., adopt a dog from the SPCA,register to vote, and enjoy live music from local musicians.

Salinas Parade of Lights
2017-11-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Main Street, Salinas, CA, United States
Our annual kickoff to the Christmas season. The parade features many local organizations like high school bands, kids’ groups, car clubs, and lots of fun. Thousands of locals turn out to watch and participate. Come early to get a good seat. The route starts on South Main and finishes at the Steinbeck Center.

An Irish Christmas
2017-11-29 20:00 - 22:00 | CA
Of course it’s about Irish culture and how they celebrate Christmas. With dancing, and singing, and stories, and a joke or two. They will charm you with their artistry and their accents. What a great way to start the Christmas season.

Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival
2017-12-02 19:30 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Yes, it’s the 11th annual celebration of the spoken word in cowboy culture. Featured artists include, Ned Ledoux, Mike Beck, Paul Zazyski and New West. Sure to be a fun evening. Wore your Stetson and your Tony Llamas and come on down.

Christmas in the Adobes
2017-12-08 17:00 - 2017-12-09 21:00 | Monterey Historic State Park, Monterey , CA, 93940, United States
You’re right! It happens during the Christmas holidays and it’s in the Adobes. But what it really is is two evenings celebrating the history and culture of the early settlers who brought their traditions with them when beginning their lives in Monterey. People from around the world arrived here and the celebrations focus mainly on the American and Spanish/Mexican influences of the area. Period clothing, songs, games, food, and decorations are demonstrated by knowledgeable volunteers. These are often local professionals who don their gay apparel to entertain and educate us.

Camerata Singers
2017-12-08 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1071 Pajaro St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
This is the Christmas series for this talented and hardworking group of local singers. Their repertoire usually consists of interesting, challenging music from the past and many modern compositions to delight the ear and stimulate the mind. The holiday performances will include Leo Nestor’s “Magnificat” and “Christmas Joy” by Stephen Chapman.
