Soul of CA

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex
2026-03-13 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States
The rains have (probably) finished for this year and the fields are yielding up their bounty and all that is represented at the Farmers Markets around the area. The longer days and milder weather are encouraging lots of growth and yard work for many. So take a break from that drudgery and head out to the market and see the bright side of all this growth. There are several other markets available throughout the area. Check out the Farm Bureau’s website at https://www.montereycfb.com

Avenue Q
2026-03-13 20:00 - 2026-03-14 22:00 | Paper Wing Theater, 71 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The spunky, progressive theater group, Paperwing, is presenting the offbeat, award winning play featuring puppets as major characters. Think of it as Sesame St. for adults. More info at their website https://www.paperwing.com

Farmers Market Aptos
2026-03-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2026-03-14 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Salinas (downtown)
2026-03-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

The Ship's Store (Grand Opening)
2026-03-14 12:00 - 16:00 | The Yard, 7501 Sandholt Rd., Moss Landing, CA, United States
Featuring just about anything you might need to enjoy some time in the water, this Store is just about to open and they would like you and the family to come by and join in the fun of the experience. It’s at The Yard in Moss Landing at 7501 Sandholt Rd.

Pigs, Pinot, and More
2026-03-14 17:00 - 22:00 | Fox Theater, 239 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
It’s the annual fundraiser and party sponsored by the Salinas Rotary. It’s the means by which they fund their many good works for the people of the area and more. The Fox Theater in Salinas is the spot to be this evening. The first party is just the beginning. The after party is quite special also. Come on out and find out what the fuss is about. More info is at the website https://www.eventbrite.com

King John (by Wm. Shakespeare)
2026-03-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Western Stage, Hartnell College, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
One of the least performed of the Bard’s plays, this deals with government during a time of rampant influencing peddling and corruption. Come and see if the Western Stage folks are commenting on any recent developments in international politics. Tickets and info are at https://www.westernstage.com/kingjohn

Farmers Market Live Oak
2026-03-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Marina
2026-03-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley
2026-03-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

Solar System Stroll
2026-03-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Palo Corona Park, Entrance south of Crossroads, Carmel, CA, United States
The astronomers at MIRA have a great way to show us Earth-bound folks just how big our Solar System actually is. Find a large space and pace out the spaces between the planets and the Sun. Since it is at a large park, Palo Corona, in Carmel Valley, this is easy. Come and have a day in the Park and a learning opportunity. The parks’ website and MIRA have info. Go to https://www.mira.org

National Agricultural Day Luncheon
2026-03-16 11:30 - 13:30 | Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville, United States
Come to the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and join with other people involved in the production of our food. Learn what’s happening with others and see what the future holds. More details, tickets etc. are at https://www.sccfb.com

Farmers Market Pacific Grove
2026-03-16 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
The beginning of Spring is upon us. That means that the bounty of the Central Coast is ramping up and headed to the markets all around us. Those lovely veggies and fruits are starting to fill the bins at the vendors displays and the selection is improving. Come on out and see what’s new for this year. There will be a surprise or two , for sure. At http://https://www.montereycfb.com there will be many more markets listed.

Farmers Market Pacific Grove
2026-03-16 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
It is just days until the beginning of spring, officially. So the markets’ presentations are becoming more expansive and the freshness is without compare. This is the time to get started on that healthy eating you’ve been promising yourself. Come out to the market and find wonderful things to eat. Sometimes the food is already prepared, some of it is even healthy. More markets’ locations and times are listed at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market E. Alisal (WIC)
2026-03-17 11:00 - 16:00 | WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA, United States

Teen Taste Off
2026-03-17 16:00 - 17:00 | watsonville lbrary, 275 Main St., watsonville, 95076, United States
No, the event is not eating teenagers’ cooking. Instead it is a chance for teenagers to use their discerning tastes to check out different snack food varieties. The Watsonville Library folks are sponsoring this event each month allowing the participants to compare the versions of snack food created by the food chemists of our world. Right after school so they can revitalize their depleted snack food tastes.

Farmers Market Monterey
2026-03-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market Natividad Hospital
2026-03-18 11:00 - 15:30 | Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, United States

STEM Talent Expo Monterey County
2026-03-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Hartnell College, 411 Central Ave., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Here’s the place to get info about any career in the so called STEM world. There will be discussions, practice interviews, head shot opportunities, and more. All this focused on getting you ready for the process of searching for and getting a career begun in Tech.

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (downtown)
2026-03-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
As the locals know, when the hills start to turn brown is when the fields really start to take off and produce that produce in amazing amounts. A quick look around the local fields and hills will verify this. That means that the markets are really making the best of our local production available to their customers. That’s You! Come out and see what’s new and flavorful. You won’t regret it. More markets on different days are listed at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Hollister
2026-03-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Farmers Market Hollister
2026-03-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Farmers Market King City
2026-03-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS
2026-03-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Red, White, & Reuse
2026-03-19 11:00 - 14:30 | Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division St., King City, CA, 93930, United States
Allinace on Aging is at it again. They are sponsoring their big fundraiser, the Trashion Show. As always it features clothing related from discarded materials and lots of imagination and skill. You can help their work and have a good time at the actual show presenting the work of their designers. Go to npasculli@allianceonaging. for more information.

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay
2026-03-19 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Seaside
2026-03-19 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Seca Raceway, Highway 68 , Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market Soledad
2026-03-19 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Cast Your Longest Shadow
2026-03-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Henry Miller Library, 48603 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, 93920, United States
Poet, Jad Josey is presenting his book of poetry titled Cast your Longest Shadow. It is a collection of works on themes of loss and love and many other preoccupations of life. Come hear his free reading. More details can be found at https://www.henrymiller.org
