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01/23/2025

Peace United Church in Santa Cruz and First Presbyterian in Monterey are each hosting the Ensemble Monterey performance of their concert, "A Sweet Dream". It features the music of Brahms and Holst and other lyrical composers. First Presbyterian is on 1/25 at 7:00 and the Peace Church performance is on the 26th at 5:00. Details are at

A Dream of Flight Saturday, September 14, 2024, 7:00 pmFirst Presbyterian Church, MontereySunday, September 15, 2024, 5:00 pmPeace United Church of Christ, Santa Cruz A Dream Fondly Remembered Saturday, November 23, 2024, 7:00 pmFirst Presbyterian Church, MontereySunday, November 24, 2024, 5:00 pmPe...

01/21/2025

Wandering in the woods is the way to encounter lots of plants. Which ones are the edible ones? Which ones actually taste good? Find out by coming out to Big Sur on January 25th or 26th and joining the Big Sur Foragers in their fundraiser. You can accompany an experienced forager while finding edible items and later eat them in dishes prepared by professional chefs. Sound Good? Go to https://www.bigsurforagers.org and get all the dirt. (That's a joke.)

01/14/2025

Break out those dancing shoes! It's coming, the Monterey Swing Fest will be at the Hyatt in Monterey from January 15th through the 20th. There will be competitions, master classes, more all-level seminars, and more. Chances are you can find something for you. Got to https://www.montereyswing.com and find out.

Monterey Swing Fest is California's Longest-Running Improv West Coast Swing Dance Convention is back! Jan 10-15 2024!!!

01/12/2025

Heard of the Whiffenpoofs? If not you are in for a surprise, if so, you know they are back again for another wonderful performance at St. Dunstan's in Carmel Valley on January 15th at 7:00. They are the vocal group from Yale University and have been organized for over 100 years. Go to

Welcome to St. Dunstan’s! Come walk with us in faith and friendship. Share our desire to explore our relationship with God and support one another. Join us to make a …

01/10/2025

Madregalia is a funny word for a celebration of a marvelous form of music. The All Saints Episcopal Church in Carmel is sponsoring a concert of madrigals from the Baroque and Renaissance eras. January 11th from 2:30 til 4:30. Check out https://www.pastymemusic.com for details and tickets.

Madregalia!! ...and the Pastyme Consort

01/09/2025

New Year's resolutions include getting out in nature more often? You know science supports the idea of mental health benefits from outdoor activities. The most popular trail on the area, Garland Park, is the place where a guided trail walk is happening at 9:30 from the visitor's center. It's kind of hilly but the reward is the view, said to be one of the best in the county. Hard to believe, but why not? Check out

Let's Go Outdoors!Discover the wonders of nature by attending a free, quality program from our award-winning Let’s Go Outdoors! catalog. Programs are designed for the young and young-at-heart.Read more »

01/08/2025

STEAM Day Camp is a chance for your child to have some interesting activities geared to stimulating those brain cells and giving you a quiet time away from the challenges of parenting. Find out how by going to https://www.app.amilia.com

01/03/2025

Kick off the new year at Salinas City Heritage Park. Explore antique trains and hear the whistle blow and much more! All Heritage Park properties are open on the first Saturday of the month and are free to the public. We are located around the Amtrak station in Salinas, off Market Street and Lincoln Avenue.

12/24/2024

Do you like to hear different types of music? Or dance to different music? Here is a chance to do both in Monterey. The Contra Dance group is sponsoring a dance with a caller and a potluck afterward. It's Norwegian Fiddle music at the YMCA.
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Monterey Contra Dance is hosted by the Monterey Country Dance Community a non-profit organization to support traditional and folk dance on the Monterey Peninsula.

12/11/2024

We have a Pride Celebration here in the Salinas Valley and it takes money and time to organize. Odonata Winery at 645 River Rd. is hosting a fundraiser for this cause. You can help by coming by on December 15th at 1:00 until 4:00 and buy some wine. That' not too demanding is it?

12/11/2024

There are some amazing animals migrating through our area every year. The biggest and most spectacular are the whales. They come through going north and south looking for food and good place to give birth to their calves. This Whale Fest is a celebration of their temporary presence in the Bay and other places. Come find out LOTS about these magnificent creatures. More info at

Browse our upcoming events calendar to discover all food and wine festivals, Monterey nightlife events and live music festivals including Carmel.

12/11/2024

Part of the California Rodeo's year-round festivities is the Country Christmas celebration. They have hot chocolate, gifts, and letter-writing (to Santa) and more to delight and entertain younger family members. Of course, there will be the jolly old elf himsin a moreelf country-like costume. Come to the Salinas Sports Complex on Thursday December 12th and share the fun. There's also food available for purchase. Info is at https://www.carodeo.com

12/10/2024

John Denver's music was everywhere on the radio back when people used it much more than these days. As a result his music is indelibly etched into many brains. You can find out why he was so popular or just have a lot of memories jogged at the Golden State Theater in Monterey on Decmber 13th at 7:30. Details are at

12/10/2024

Brew for a Cause is your chance to support the Monterey Museum of Art . All you need to do is come to the museum on December 12th at 6:00, buy a few beers, and done! There will also be activities and other things of interest to everyone. Go to https://www.montereyart.org and get lots more info.

The Monterey Museum of Art cultivates curiosity in the visual arts and engages community with the diversity of California art - past, present, and future.

12/09/2024

There is a family fun run at Lovers Point on the 14th of December at 7:30. There will also be costume and animal friendly 1k and 5k races. Come on out and have some fun walking, trotting or running, your choice. Go to https://www.runsignup.com/Race/CA

12/05/2024

Monterey's Boat Parade has been floating along for 30 + years. If you haven't seen it then this is the time to get out there and see this splendid display of nautical holiday spirit. The place is the harbor and marina next to Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey. The day and time are December 8th from 5:00 until 7:00 . More information is available at https://www.montereywharf,com