The Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmers Market is held on Alvarado Street every Tuesday, 4pm-8pm, featuring local produce, crafts, and food vendors. We're open rain or shine.

Attention artisans: we are accepting vendor applications! Find vendor information and forms here.

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature local musician Ryan Sesma. Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended. No cover.

The Golden State Theatre presents Chris Isaak on Tuesday, May 20 at 8pm. Tickets are $91-$182. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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Celebrate WineDown Wednesdays at Hula's Island Grill! Every Wednesday, 12pm-9:30pm, all bottles of wine and sake are offered at half off. You're welcome.

Every Wednesday, Pearl Hour cocktail bar presents an evening of live jazz music featuring the Ben Herod Trio beginning at 8pm. $10 cover. Ages 21 and over only.

Hear Ben Herod on saxophone and clarinet, Zach Westfall on bass,...

Om Studios presents a Restorative Yoga workshop led by Gennica Cochran. This gentle practice is designed to soothe the nervous system and release tension through a series of supported postures, calming breath work, and guided meditation. Fee is $30 - register here .

Come to Bon Ton L'Roy's every Thursday, 7pm-10pm, and share some music at our Open Mic Night. Join this friendly, supportive group of people for a fun, low-key evening of originals and covers and make some new friends.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Joyce Sampson . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Compact Disco presents DJ Colette on Friday, May 23. Ages 21+ only.

A founding member of the pioneering DJ collective Superjane, Colette is an international DJ, singer, songwriter, and a landmark figure of American dance music.

Monterey's District One Councilmember, Dr. Kim Barber , will hold a "Kim Talk" on Saturday, May 24, 10am-11am, at Peet's Coffee in Downtown Old Monterey. Come discuss any matters of concern with her and hear what's on her mind.

Explore your creative side at MMA's new event, Sketching in the Galleries! Immerse yourself in our current exhibitions and learn about the art on display. Materials provided.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Adam Behan . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents Americana/Blues/Rock/Regga — Roots musician Dan Cioper . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

The Golden State Theatre presents an amazing chance to hear two Blues Hall of Fame legends, Elvin Bishop and Charlie Musselwhite , on Saturday, May 24 at 8pm. Tickets are $55-$119 - purchase here . Don't miss seeing these two extraordinary artists perform live.

To celebrate the inaugural Monterey Biennial , the MMA is providing FREE museum admission every Sunday through the run of the Biennial. See you at the Museum!

Join us every Sunday at Monterey Museum of Art for a docent-guided tour of the museum's current exhibitions ! Tours are free with admission.

Join us at Pearl Hour for Summer Sessions, a day party on our back patio on Sunday, May 25, 2pm-7pm featuring soul and house music played by local DJs. Ages 21+ only.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents musician Glenn Bell . In recent years, he has performed as a member of the bands Sensory Tribe, The BASSment, and Yeobo.

Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Every Sunday, Pearl Hour cocktail bar presents an evening of live jazz music featuring the Zach Westfall Quartet beginning at 8pm. $10 cover. Ages 21 and over only.

The quartet features Zach Westfall (bass), Ben Herod (sax), Mike Lent...

Join Tai Chi for Beginners on Mondays, April 14 - August 4 at 10am with Liana Olson, Senior Trainer with the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Held at Cooper-Molera Adobe, either indoors or outdoor gardens, weather-permitting.

Join for one session or the entire series! Drop-in fee is $10. Details here.

Enjoy a free Memorial Day Concert for all ages on the lawn in front of Colton Hall and Monterey City Hall on Monday, May 26. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic snacks!

At 12:45pm, Heartstrings will start the show. At 1:15pm, the Soquel High School Jazz Singers will perform. At 2pm, the full 40-piece Monterey County Pops! orchestra , conducted and hosted by Dr. Carl Christensen, will play a selection of popular and patriotic music.

Fleet Feet Monterey hosts a Pub Run every Monday at 6:00pm. We'll begin and end at Fieldwork Brewing Company. All paces, levels, distances, and abilities are welcome. Post-run, we can grab a beer together!

The Pearl Works community coworking space hosts a Conversation Corner open to all on the last Tuesday of every month, 6pm-8pm. Meet some new people and bring a dish or treat to share potluck style. There's no charge, but please RSVP .

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature singer-songwriter Casey Frazier . Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended. No cover.

Golden State Theatre presents All-Star Vegas featuring comedian and magician Piff the Magic Dragon on Wednesday, May 28 at 8pm. Tickets are $42-$95. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here ...

Monterey Public Library Friends & Foundation hosts Alka Joshi , author of The Henna Artist , on Thursday, May 29, 6pm-8pm in the Community Room of Monterey Public Library.

Tonight, Joshi will discuss her much-anticipated new novel, Six Days in Bombay, and share insights into her writing process. Tickets are $25 - registration required .