Farmers Market Santa Cruz (9-1)

15th & East Cliff Santa Cruz, United States

This is a great time to get to the farmers markets. Lots of folks are out of town, or shopping at the mall. The produce is still the freshest, the gifts are from small businesses, and the prepared food is still delicious and many interesting, international choices are available. Come out and go a little […]

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)

Downtown Salinas 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

This is a great time to get to the farmers markets. Lots of folks are out of town, or shopping at the mall. The produce is still the freshest, the gifts are from small businesses, and the prepared food is still delicious and many interesting, international choices are available. Come out and go a little […]

First Night Monterey

Custom House Plaza 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

A great way to welcome in the New Year with your family is to come out to First Night and enjoy the entertainment and wander about while in the company of lots of other families participating in a festive tradition. Music, activities, performances, food and other refreshments will be available through the evening. More info […]

Historic Fun

Harvey Baker House Station Plaza, Salinas, CA, United States

The Harvey-Baker House is part of the Heritage Plaza in downtown Salinas. The knowledgeable docents there are pleased to share the story of the families who lived in this building on the first Saturday of each month. It has been a part of Salinas' history and has many  interesting pieces in their collection. While visiting […]

Railroad Days

Amtrak Station Market St. and Salinas St. , Salinas, CA, United States

The first weekend of each month the members of the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad organization open their doors to the public. They have an extensive and detailed diorama display of the railway going through the Salinas Valley. Much more information about the local rail history than most of us have any idea about.  More […]

History Fun

Harvey Baker House Station Plaza, Salinas, CA, United States

The Harvey-Baker House is part of the Heritage Plaza in downtown Salinas. The knowledgeable docents there are pleased to share the story of the families who lived in this building on the first Saturday of each month. It has been a part of Salinas' history and has many  interesting pieces in their collection. While visiting […]

Railroad Days

Amtrak Station Market St. and Salinas St. , Salinas, CA, United States

The first weekend of each month the members of the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad organization open their doors to the public. They have an extensive and detailed diorama display of the railway going through the Salinas Valley. Much more information about the local rail history than most of us have any idea about.  More […]

Marc Maron

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

This comedian/podcaster is becoming a regular to our area. He is also said to be one of the favorites of professional comedians. You can find out the reason for this regularity and popularity at his show. Go to https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com and get the info you need.

California First Theater Tours

California First Theater Pacific St., Monterey, CA, United States

As of this date the State Park system is opening up the historic theater on Pacific St. for tours. It was originally a tavern which featured comic performances by English sailors then turned into a regular performance venue. Come check it out and see for yourself. Go to https://www.parks.ca.gov/page_id=575 and get more information.

Peking Acrobats

Carmel Sunset Center

Flying, tumbling, twisting, and generally defying gravity these folks do it all. They have impressed audiences world-wide and now they have returned to Carmel. http://www.sunsetcenter.com is where you can find out more and get tickets for this marvelous presentation. Maybe you can discover why they write Peking and not Bejing?