Banff Mountain Film Festival

Golden State Theater 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, United States

An annual event has returned! This film festival centers on the beauty and challenges of the outdoor world.  Innovative filmmakers bring us the world through their lenses. All we need do is attend with a sense of awe. Check it out you will come away inspired. http://www.goldenstatetheatre.com will get you more info.

Cuarteto Casals

Carmel Sunset Center

Twenty five years ago this world renowned quartet was formed and has been receiving awards and acclaimed ever since. They are here at the Sunset Center and you can come to see them. More info at  http:/www.sunsetcenter.org

Surfer’s Path 10 K Run/Walk

Pleasure Point Capitola, CA, United States

It starts/finishes in Capitola at Pleasure Point and travels past some truly beautiful scenery as it weaves along the Monterey Bay. (That 10 K translates to 6.2 miles for us metric-impaired.)For lots more info go to http://www.runsurferspath.com

Conjunto Primera

Fox Theater 239 Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

The lively sounds of this band and the openers Banda Zeta will get you moving and onto the dance floor.

Monterey Football Club v. Louisville

The Union had a good year last year and this year's team also promises to be good. They need a lot of support and enthusiasm from you. Come out wave your colors and do some serious yelling. Make sure to dress warmly, it is Marina. Details at https://www.montereybayfc.com/schedule/

Monterey Football Club v. San Antonio

The Union can use your support this year. They had a good one last year and this year's team also looks good. Come on out and wave your colors and do some serious yelling. Be sure to dress warmly, it is Marina after all. More details at https://www.montereybayfc.com/schedule/

Point Sur Lighthouse Tours

Point Sur Lighthouse Highway One , CA, United States

After much time the tours are back. On Wednesdays and Saturdays the docents will walk you through this historic site. Through wars and storms the lighthouse and its staff took care of the sailors and their crafts. It lasts about three hours and involves some serious walking. Don't let that put you off it is […]

Perils in Paradise

Loudon Nelson Center 301 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The same potent forces of nature that have been spending their energy on the Central Coast the last few months are the same forces that have brought us this extraordinary beauty. Scientist and teacher, Gary Grigg with 50 plus years of teaching at UCSC about geology and earth sciences will explain the ways in which […]

Jazz Bash By The Bay

Portola Hotel and Spa 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

There is so much musical creativity in this beautiful setting that music events keep us busy all year round. This is one of the more established ones. you would be pressed to find a type that isn't represented in this gathering, DixieLand, Blues, etc. They are all here. Come find out for yourself. Two days […]

History of the “Stuck Ups”

Asilomar Conference Center 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

Yes, an intriguing title. But you will have to attend in order to find out who these "stuck ups" actually were. That involves a day at one of the loveliest settings in the county, Asilomar State Park. All through the day there will be activities, lectures and food. Even an opportunity to ride in antique […]