Artist Mai Ryuno, owner of Play Full Ground studio at 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite E in Monterey, is offering introductory workshops for people to explore their creativity through drawing, photography, or video. Get more information and register here.

What's the Focus of the Workshops?

Mai has chosen drawing, photography, and video as mediums for you to experiment with ideas, create visual storytelling, and learn about yourself. She wants to empower you to embrace your uniqueness and express yourself with confidence. These introductory workshops allow you to explore different mediums, create quick and creative work, and learn about the endless possibilities of art and storytelling.

Who Are These Workshops For?

These workshops are for anyone and everyone! They will be especially beneficial if you are: living a routine life and wanting to spark joy in everyday life, are not knowing what you want to do, or are looking for a community that prioritizes freedom and kindness. No prior artistic experience is necessary.

Do I Need Any Special Equipment or Knowledge?

There is no need for fancy tools and techniques - what you have is enough for your journey of artistic discovery and exploration. To begin, just bring yourself and your unique perspective.

About Mai Ryuno

Mai Ryuno is an interdisciplinary, performance, and installation artist and educator whose work is inspired by everyday life activities. Since 2008, she's taught visual art and community development at institutions of higher education: being a professor at Hartnell College, Monterey Peninsula College, an assistant director and visiting faculty for youth and adult programs at San Francisco Art Institute, and a lead instructor at Center for Cities + Schools, UC Berkeley.

Did you know that Alma del Mar carries all-natural soap handmade at the shop? The most popular new scents include Coconilla (vanilla and coconut), Honey Almond, and Dude Soap (which does not smell of pizza, beer, and old socks, but rather patchouli, cedar wood, and tobacco).

All bar soaps are cold processed and contain essential oils. Visit Alma del Mar to see our selection, 269 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey.

About Alma del Mar

Alma del Mar is a retail shop featuring eco-friendly cleaning and body care products, surfing gear, and beach essentials. Proceeds from all sales benefit The Wahine Project, which seeks to give a diversity of youth access to ocean sports and develop in them a sense of social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

The Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmers' Market will be switching to our Fall/Winter hours soon. October 1 - April 30 each year, the market is open every Tuesday, 4pm-7pm. Join us rain or shine on Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey!

About the Farmers Market

The Old Monterey Farmers Market is 3 ½ city blocks long and runs year-round, rain or shine. You'll find arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, clothing, gifts, international food, organic produce, flowers, and baked goods. Get more information here.

This October marks Monterey Bay Aquarium’s 40th anniversary and we want to celebrate with our local community! We’re offering a limited number of free tickets to Monterey County residents to say thanks for your support throughout the years.

Get Your Tickets

Online ticket reservation is required. Please reserve your tickets here. Entry is valid 12pm-4pm on the day of your reservation. Ticket inventory is limited and subject to availability. Guests of ALL ages must have a ticket. There is a limit of 6 tickets per transaction.

Proof of Monterey County Residence

Photo identification and proof of residency is required at the door for all guests age 18 and over. What kind of ID do you need? Learn more here.

It's football season! Join Bulldog Sports Pub on the weekends to watch the games. Saturdays, we open at 9am for NCAA football. Sundays, we open at 9:30am to watch the NFL games. The kitchen is open and we serve bottomless mimosas until 12:30pm.

Bulldog Sports Pub is located at 611 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Indoor and outdoor seating is available year-round.

Hey everyone. Meet Lynna and her shop, Woofboard! It's a unique place for dog treats and dog related toys, treats, accessories, grooming supplies, supplements, and other items produced by artisan makers and independent producers.

Woofboard is first and foremost a dog charcuterie shop with natural dog treats that don't have a lot additives because Lynna's inspiration for the shop was her own dog who has allergies to many ingredients in commercial dog goodies. The other dog related products at the store are all sourced from independent producers. Many of the products are only sold online and aren't normally available in stores. Lynna's shop is your chance to get up close and personal with products you may have only seen in social media ads.

Besides, unique products, you'll also be finding events for dog lovers at Woofboard. It's a great event space and they'll be taking advantage of it to help you connect with other dog parents over fun activities. In fact, there's one coming up on Thursday, September 26th. It's a Paint Your Pet sip and paint night where you'll be guided through making a canvas painting of your fur baby by an instructor.

If you want to give the gift of delicious authentic Italian cuisine, La Pizzeria has gift cards you can purchase by going to their restaurant in Downtown Campbell (or Cupertino). The gift cards can be purchased in any amount in multiples of $25.

Give the gift of great Italian food!

The Pearl Works is looking for an Operations and Member Success Coordinator, a dynamic team member to work in-person to support the growth and success of The Pearl Works and TreeHouse Mortgage Group, located at 288 Pearl Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Who We Are

This is a shared workspace where you’ll work with multiple organizations. The two primary ones are:

The Pearl Works: A refreshingly human coworking and meeting space where people can connect and focus on what’s important to them.

TreeHouse Mortgage Group: A women-led mortgage company that prioritizes creating experiences that matter.

Who We're Looking For

This role is ideal for someone who loves creating positive customer experiences, has a knack for systems, and is excited about building connections. You’ll be working closely with our founders to ensure smooth business operations while keeping the community experience at the forefront.

No two days are the same at The Pearl Works, and you’ll play a vital role in making sure that members, clients, and guests have a refreshingly human experience. If you thrive on making systems more efficient, enjoy engaging with people, and can think on your feet, we’d love to hear from you!

For More Information and to Apply

Base pay range is $20-$22 per hour. For more information and to apply, please view the complete job listing here.