Soul of CA

Daimh
2019-10-27 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | St. Mary’s By The Sea Episcopal Church, Central and Twelfth, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
No, it’s not a misspelling. It’s a Gaelic word for “kinship”. This band displays a lot of musical kinship. In that they are all acknowledged as great musicians before they gathered together as Daimh. Continuing their series of wonderful Celtic musicians, the St. Mary’s congregation presents this beautiful quintet. http://stmarysbythesea.org

Sweet Jazz @ Embassy Suites
2019-10-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Embassy Suites Monterey Bay, 1441 Canyon Del Rey, Seaside, CA, United States
Join Local Weatherman (retired) Jim Vanderzwaan and a rotating group of local talent as they share some great music and camaraderie each month’s last Sunday. http://facebook.com/silvertideseaside

Walking Tour Point Sur Naval Facility
2019-10-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Point Sur Naval Facility, Highway One, CA, United States
Now that we have less and less use for facilities like this, they have become points of interest to the curious and researchers. Come and see how we kept watch for threats from the West. Weekends through November. Maybe you too can see Russia from this remote place. http://pointsur.org

Dia de Los Muertos Run and Festival
2019-10-27 09:00 - 15:00 | East Cliff Shopping Center, 21513 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Just in case you were looking for a chance to run with elaborate face painting and not feel self-conscious, here it is. The running part starts at 9:00 so arrive early to get painted or come already decorated. The festival part starts at 11:00 for those who just want the paint part. (Or for those who neither run nor paint.) It’s a dia of celebration and remembrance benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz. Cliff Dr. Shopping Centerhttp://diasantacruz.com

The Wailers
2019-10-26 20:00 - 22:30 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Without Bob Marley since 1981, The wailers have carried on his musical legacy with the guidance of “Familyman” Barrett and Donald Kinsey. Lots of good music and probably some fascinating stories. http://goldenstatetheater.com

Men on Boats
2019-10-26 19:30 - 2019-11-10 22:00 | Western Stage, Hartnell College, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The story of John Wesley Powell and the group of men he recruited to explore the West and have adventures. The twist is that the cast is not male. Filled with sly appreciation of the roles men fill and the way we approach gender roles. http://westernstage.com
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:00.

Comedy Improv Night @ Dali Expo
2019-10-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Dali Expo Museum, Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
If you enjoy “Whose Line is it Anyway” Then come over to the Dali Expo and participate, maybe, in the performance of improv comedy at their venue. The group’s years of local experience will help you have a great time here in Monterey County. info@daliexpo.com

Museum of the Macabre
2019-10-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
For one night the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History will become a creepy venue. They will focus on the stranger and weirder aspects of their collections and the ways in which exhibits are prepared. This will include a taxidermy presentation. This fills the macabre part of the title. Along the way there will be lots of interesting, less creepy things to see and experience. Oh. and by the way wear a costume. http://santacruzmuseum.org

Ghost Walk
2019-10-26 18:30 - 20:00 | san juan bautista mission, 406 2nd St., San Juan Bautista Mission, CA, United States
When is a place like San Juan Bautista one is aware of the history of the place. Along with this feeling is a sense of the people who went before. Some of us consider this an invitation to attempt to communicate or otherwise encounter the spirits of our ancestors, even if they are not really ours. Here is the chance they have sought. Walk around San Juan and feel the ghostly presences, or just have fun. Meet at the mission at 6:30. http://rotarysanjuanbautista.com

Haunted Mirror Maze
2019-10-26 18:00 | Monterey Mirror Maze, 751 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
What we have here is a maze, filled with mirrors, and lots of scary characters focusing on clowns. If that is your cup of tea, go ahead and come right in. http://montereymirrormaze.com

Jardines (de San Juan) Dia de los Muertos Party
2019-10-26 17:00 - 22:00 | Jardines de San Juan, 115 Third St., San Juan Bautista, CA, 95045, United States
If you like costumes and mezcal this is the place to be. There is a costume party with the theme of Dia de los Muertos and mezcal tasting. Sounds like a lot of fun.

Print It With Dali
2019-10-26 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 until this class at the end of October. info@daliexpo.com

Print with Dali
2019-10-26 16:00 | 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

Quest for Flight
2019-10-26 15:00 - 16:30 | Aptos Library, 7695 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA, United States
Ever wonder why there is so much aeronautical industry on the West Coast? Craig Harwood is the grandson of one of the pioneers of west coast aviation and first flyers. About the same time as the legendary Wright Brothers, his grandfather was flying at Aptos. Bet you didn’t know that. Come hear the fascinating story. http://santacruzpl.org

Castle Rock Guided Walks
2019-10-26 11:00 - 2019-10-27 12:00 | Castle Rock State Park, 15000 Skyline Dr., Los Gatos, CA, 95033, United States
Every Saturday and Sunday through October 27th the staff at Castle Rock State Park will be taking folks like you on hikes through the impressive forest that is this park. They begin at 11:00 and last an hour, the hike is just over a mile and filled with lots of interesting things.

Fall Fun Days
2019-10-26 11:00 - 15:30 | Earth Bound Farms, 7250 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93923, United States
What is the best time to enjoy a farm? the Fall. When the harvest in coming in and the hard work is yielding its bounty. So to celebrate this the Earthbound Farm staff is sharing their delight with you. Games, rides, food, and fun await you in beautiful Carmel Valley. And you can meet a master pumpkin carver and receive advice on how to create really cool jack-o-lanterns. EBFevent@danone.com

Early Schools of Salinas
2019-10-26 11:00 - 15:00 | 1st Mayor’s House, 20 Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93940, United States
When Salinas was a small town with big plans for its future the founding families knew that education was going to play a big part. The folks at the First Mayor’s House have gathered materials from those days. You may learn about the discipline methods, curricula, and daily life of teachers and students. An intriguing glimpse into the past. http://firstmayorhouse.org

Batman & Batmobile
2019-10-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Ocean Ave., Between Sta Rita and Junipero, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, United States
As part of the annual Halloween Parade the City of Carmel is bringing in the Batman and his vehicle. In addition, there will be potential criminal activity by his nemesis, The Joker. Along with himself the Joker brings many other arch-villains, Harley Quinn and many others. Lots of fun and frolic to happen on Ocean Ave. http://BatMo.org

Chinese Cultural Festival
2019-10-26 10:30 - 16:30 | Custom House Plaza, Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
It’s the 3rd annual celebration of the thousands of years of Chinese culture and traditions. Now that things are entering a new era of Sino-American relations, it seems more important than ever to understand and reach out to people around the world. Lots of things to enjoy, dance, music, food, and artifacts. Have someone write your name in Chinese characters. mbcamonterey@gmail.com

Glass Pumpkin Patch
2019-10-26 10:00 - 16:00 | The Grange @ Live Oak, 1900 17th Ave., Live Oak, CA, 95062, United States
Want to have a different sort of pumpkin this year? One that will become an heirloom? Come to the Glass Pumpkin Patch and be amazed at the selection and variety. Colors, sizes, and price points for all. http://chrisjohnsonglass.com

Harvest Festival @ Back Stretch Horse Ranch
2019-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Backstretch Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation, 18500 Rea Ave., Aromas, CA, 95004, United States
That’s exactly what it is. Come and celebrate the fall season with autumnal activities all designed to have fun and get you more aware of the work that these folks do with horses who have encountered many obstacles in their lives. It is called the Equine Rescue, Rehab, and Retirement Ranch. That’s what they do. http://backstretchrescue.org

Point Sur Naval Station Walking Tour
2019-10-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Point Sur Naval Facility, Highway One, CA, United States

Luck Museum Open House
2019-10-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Luck Museum, San Juan Bautista, CA, 95045, United States
Before you guess wrong; no, this has nothing to do with studies of fortune and its role in human society. It’s the name of the original owner of the of San Juan Bautista’s History Museum’s building. This little town is full of history and here’s a chance to get some of it inside your head. Come by and chat with a knowledgeable person.sjbhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

11th Annual Ghost Walk
2019-10-25 18:30 - 2019-10-26 21:00 | Downtown San Juan Bautista, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
Just what it says in the title. The town of San Juan Bautista is filled with great stories and mysterious goings-on. COme out and see or hear some interesting things and maybe you’ll get to actually experience a ghostly apparition. There are two tours, the first at 6:30. http://rotarysanjuanbautista.com

Clear Blue Clay
2019-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Zeph’s, 1366 S. Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Strange Name but quality music from all around the U.S. and other parts of the world. Most notably Buenos Aires and Chicago. At Zeph’s in South Salinas.

Happy Hour @ Citricada Cantina
2019-10-25 13:00 - 2019-10-26 16:00 | 201 Main St., 201 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Salinas’ downtown is undergoing a renaissance of a sort. This enterprise is a part of it. They have a looong Happy Hour (three hours) on Fridays and Saturdays and offer some yummy appetizers etc. for the hungry ones in your group. http://201maincomplex.com

Lewis Black
2019-10-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The angry ranting comic comes to town. You may have seen Mr. Black on the Daily Show or one of his televised specials. Be warned, he is angry and vulgar. He is also very funny. http://goldenstatetheater.com

20th Annual International Documentary Film Festival
2019-10-24 19:00 - 2019-10-26 22:30 | Osio Theatre, 350 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Once again, the Local United Nations Association is sponsoring several thoughtful and compelling films about people and the environment around the world. From Madagascar to California’s Napa Valley these shorts will bring alternative views to provide you with food for thought. Times of showings and titles are at http://unausamonterey.wordpress.com

Our Inevitable Place: Robinson & Una Jeffers
2019-10-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Sunset Center Carpenter Hall, Mission and 9th, Carmel, CA, 93921, United States
The lives of these two famous Carmel residents are the topic of an enlightening lecture by Eugene Raschowitz Roberts, a local historian and Robinson maven. http://carmelpubliclibraryfoundation.org

Tui Sutherland
2019-10-23 19:00 - 20:00 | BookShop Santa Cruz, 1520 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
If this name is not familiar to you it’s because you are not a fan of her different series of novels. Among them are, Menagerie, Pet Trouble, and Wings of Fire. She will be in town at Bookshop Santa Cruz signing copies of her latest work and talking to her readers and giving insight to the process of writing. http://bookshopsantacruz.com
