David Gray
2019-06-26 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
With 12 million copies sold and multiple awards to his credit Mr. Gray has a most successful career. With his appearance in Monterey he can conclude that it has been all worthwhile, don’t you think? Come on out and hear this marvelous musician. http://goldenstatetheater.com

Taste Morgan Summer Music
2019-06-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Taste Morgan, 204 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel, CA, 93933, United States
Lots of talented local musicians come by to Morgan and do what they do best, make music and entertain. In the intimate surroundings of the tasting room at the Crossroads you will enjoy the music and the delightful wines that they create just for that purpose. deborah@morganwinery.com

Next Generation Jazz Series
2019-06-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Esteban’s Restaurant, 700 Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Each Thursday through September 12th, Esteban’s Restaurant in the Casa Munras Hotel is sponsoring a series of performances by the most talented young musicians in the area at their venue. Your dinner includes the performance and you won’t be dissatisfied. These aren’t the kids who are still trying to work through the scales. These are scholarship winners and they practice, a lot. http://hotelcasamunras.com

Disney's "Newsies"
2019-06-27 19:00 - 2019-07-28 22:00 | Golden Bough Theater, Monte Verde St. &SW 8th Ave., Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93922, United States
It’s the musical tale of a newsboys strike. While this may not seem to be the stuff of musicals, the acclaim for the production would seem to support the worth of the work. Let’s see how it works out. Check the website for dates and times. http://pacrep,org

East Coast Swing
2019-06-27 19:30 - 22:30, 2019-07-03 19:30 - 22:30 | Palomar Ballroom, 1344 Pacific Ave., SAnta Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Wednesdays at the Palomar Ballroom you can trip the light fantastic in the East Coast Swing style. Lessons for beginning and intermediate dancers are available and then it is dancing for everyone. There are two fees for participation, one for dancing and party and the other for just dancing. Check the website for details. http://palomarballroom.com For you salsa aficionados, they have the same deal for those who dance in the salsa style. Or for those who can’t get enough dancing in one week.

Hello Dolly!
2019-06-27 19:30 - 2019-06-30 22:00, 2019-07-04 08:00 - 2019-07-07 17:00 | Forest Theater, Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93923, United States
The Forest Theater Guild is presenting the story of Dolly Levin the matchmaker extraordinaire. One of Broadway’s most famous plays and featuring some beloved actors from Monterey County Hello Dolly will have you tapping your toes and singing along. Check website for times on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. http://foresttheaterguild.org

False Food
2019-06-28 10:00 - 2019-09-15 17:00 | Pacific Grove Natural History Museum, 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
What is this? Why False Food? Is that something that just looks like food? Yes, exactly. Not for us humans though. It’s what sea animals think is their food but it’s actually plastic and inedible. That doesn’t stop many animals from eating it and dying a slow death. Artist Jerry Takigawa has taken items removed from the gut of different animals and created an art exhibit from them. Painful and thoughtful. http://pgmuseum.org

Jazz Friday
2019-06-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Wild Fish, 545 Lighthouse Dr., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
The folks at Wild Fish Restaurant are making their early evening diners a little happier. They are featuring local jazz talent, and there is a lot of that, at their site and inviting you to come in taste, enjoy, and listen. Only on Fridays though. Check the website for more info. http://wild-fish.com

Open Mic Comedy
2019-06-28 19:30 - 20:30 | Pink Flamingo Theater, 2115 N. Fremont St. , Monterey , CA, 93940, United States
The Pink Flamingo Theater invites wanna-be comedians and experienced ones to come by and give it a go. Audiences are invited to be, well in attendance. The price couldn’t be better. http://pinkflamingotheater.org

Salsa Dancing
2019-06-28 19:30 - 22:30 | Palomar Ballroom, 1344 Pacific Ave., SAnta Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Fridays at the Palomar Ballroom you can trip the light fantastic in the Salsa style. Lessons for beginning and intermediate dancers are available and then it is dancing for everyone. There are two fees for participation, one for dancing and party and the other for just dancing. Check the website for details. http://palomarballroom.com For you East Coast Swing aficionados, they have the same deal on Wednesdays for those who dance in the that style. Or for those who can’t get enough dancing in one week.

John Hiatt
2019-06-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
If you haven’t heard of him then he is the best singer songwriter you’ve never heard of. If you have, you already have tickets. Since this is an acoustic evening it reflects a shift in Mr. Hiatt’s presentation. Maybe the beginning of a new chapter in his career. http://riotheatre.com

Monterey International Blues Festival
2019-06-29 11:00 - 19:30 | Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
So many great musicians, such good music all guaranteed to help shake off the blues. Come and find out. One day in the presence of all this wonderful music and food will get you shed of those blues. Some of the dancing helps too. http://montereyinternationalbluesfestival.com

Monterey International Blues Festival
2019-06-29 11:00 - 19:30 | Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Lots of Blues, lots of good food, and the setting of the County Fairgrounds. How can you resist? Come have a great day filled with music and good times.

Print It With Dali
2019-06-29 16:00 - 18:30 | Dali Expo Museum, Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Joining up with the students from the print classes at Monterey Peninsula College, the folks at the Dali are giving you the chance to create your very own art print. We’ll call it art in spite of what the snobs in the art world might say. The last Saturday of each month through the end of October. info@daliexpo.com

Brian Regan
2019-06-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Here we have a comic who is acclaimed by his fellow comics. His long career has given him much to talk about an he does it in a highly entertaining manner. http://goldenstatetheater.com

Seacliff Historic Walk
2019-06-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Seacliff State Beach, State Park Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Seacliff State Beach has a surprising amount of history associated with it. Especially when you are accompanied by a knowledgeable person like Pete Wang. He will tell you of the cement boat, Claus Spreckels, Ohlone, and maybe about those fabulous fossils. You won’t know unless you go.

Sweet Jazz
2019-06-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Embassy Suites Monterey Bay, 1441 Canyon Del Rey, Seaside, CA, United States
Embassy Suites hosts local jazz musicians and they in turn host a rotating list of other musicians. The upshot for you is that you get to hear good music played well at the best possible cost. Sundays from 1 to 4 through the end of the year.

Asilomar Wild Flower Walk
2019-06-30 13:30 - 14:30 | Asilomar Conference Center, 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Looking for a fun, educational way to spend some time in a beautiful setting? Here’s your answer. Walk around Asilomar with a naturalist and learn about the efforts to restore the plant life around the beach and through the park. See the greenhouse, meet the people making Asilomar the gem that it is. Register for the trip in the Social Hall at Asilomar. size of the groups are limits to 15 people. http://parks.ca.gov/asilomar

Restorative Yoga
2019-06-30 16:00 - 18:00 | NOURISH, 130 Walnut Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Looking for a way to relax even further while here on the Central Coast? NOURISH is just the kind of place you’re looking for and Restorative Yoga is the right way to totally relax. http://nourishsantacruz.com

Rose Day Summer Soiree
2019-06-30 16:00 - 20:00 | Folktales Winery, 8940 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
That’s the wine not the flower. (Rosay) Folktale Winery is celebrating its release of this season’s wine with a fun summer evening party. There will be games, dancing, good food from their wonderful kitchen and of course, very good wine. http://foktaleswinery.com

Jazz @ Eat Village Coffee Lounge
2019-06-30 17:00 - 19:30 | Taste Morgan, 204 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel, CA, 93933, United States
Wonderful example of the work and effort that go into the right atmosphere and practice, practice, practice. Come enjoy these talented musicians and their friends. This week is their special Big Bash, lots of music and musicians.

Selfieville
2019-07-03 11:00 - 2019-07-08 18:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The magic continues. Come to the Golden State Theater and find a surreal world of images with the intention of improving your social media presence. Fascinating backgrounds lend themselves to fun photos for the whole family. http://goldenstatetheater.com

Holiday Celebrations
2019-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Downtown San Juan Bautista, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
Summer Equinox And Indigenous Peoples Cultural Event means lots of chances to see Native Peoples dances, artifacts, art, food, and many chances to learn about the first human residents of our area.

Wildhorse's 4th of July Car & Motorcycle Show
2019-07-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Wild Horse Cafe, Hwy 101 & Wild Horse Rd., King City, CA, United States
Come down to the warm, friendly Wild Horse Cafe, Just off 101 in South Monterey County and check out the wonderful exhibit of cars and bikes. Lots of other historic and interesting sites in the area will let you make a full day of it.

Fireworks in Seaside
2019-07-04 09:30 - 22:00 | seaside City Hall, 400 Harcourt Ave., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
No it’s not the latest dust-up at City Council. It’s he Fourth and the fireworks are in the sky. From 4:30 until 10:00 the city will be host to people enjoying the many diversions available to keep the children happy. Jump houses, face painting, food, and music will be on hand to help make this a special Fourth of July. Fireworks start at 9:30 but you will want to be nearby sooner than that.

150 Years of San Juan Bautista History
2019-07-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown San Juan Bautista, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
Join the Native Daughters of the Golden West as they celebrate the history of San Juan Bautista. This is the first of many events reflecting on the significant role this small town has played in local history.

4th of July BBQ
2019-07-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Caledonia Park, Pacific Grove, CA, United States
Pacific Grove, America’s Last Hometown, is offering a BBQ meal to help you get in the mood for the Fourth. Caledonia Park, behind the Post Office is the spot and the Chamber of Commerce is doing the cooking, so you don’t have to.
