Celebrate the holidays at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink, open daily November 22 - January 5 . At Custom House Plaza, located behind Portola Hotel & Spa in Old Monterey, skaters can spend the day in a winter wonderland by the Bay.

Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for children 12 & under. Skate rental fee is $5.

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,...

Wendi Kirby Music presents a holiday party featuring a yoga and barre class by Megan Cassamas and Stacey Scherling accompanied by live piano music by Wendi Kirby along with refreshments on Thursday, December 12, 6:30pm-8pm. Fee is $34 - ...

Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop presents a cigar tasting event featuring Oliva cigars on Thursday, December 12, 7pm-10pm. Fee is $40. Join us for some great cigars, raffle prizes, and lots of fun.

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.

Gold Coast Tattoo is having a Friday the 13th Tattoo Special, 12pm-12am. Designs starting at $100. First come, first served. Ages 18+.

Wholehearted Tattoo presents a tattoo flash event fundraiser on Friday, December 13 12pm-8pm. Proceeds will benefit Monterey Peninsula Pride's Monterey County Gives campaign.

We'll have pre-drawn designs celebrating LGBTQ+ culture. Black and gray tattoos, $60; rainbow tattoos, $80. Please DM the shop on Instagram or phone 831-800-6433 for more info and to book a spot.

The Lighthouse District's own Recycled Records is hosting a Holiday Vinyl & Vintage Night at Bargetto Winery Tasting Room on Cannery Row, Friday, December 13, 4pm-8pm. Enter by purchasing a glass of wine.

Sip some wine and shop new...

Christmas in the Adobes on December 13 & 14 is Monterey's signature holiday event! Stroll the streets of Monterey and stop in at any one of the many decorated adobes with soft holiday lights and entertainment. The event supports Monterey State Historic Park's K-12 educational history program.

Tickets are $30 per night for adults and free for children and youth age 17 and under. A 2-night Gold Pass is $45. Reserve tickets online.

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

In celebration of the holidays, Rosine's is serving a special Prime Rib Dinner on Friday nights, December 13, 20, and 27. Enjoy 12oz prime rib with au jus, baked potato, carrots, special broccoli casserole and creamy horseradish sauce for $39.

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents musician Ryan Sesma . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

The Pearl Works, a community coworking space, is holding a Holiday Crafts and Cards Workshop on Friday, December 13, 6pm-8pm. We will be using block printing methods to make our own holiday cards. All are welcome! Fee is $45. Please register here .

The Golden State Theatre presents Rocky Mountain High Experience , a John Denver Christmas starring Rick Schuler , on Friday, December 13 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $40-$102. For more information and to purchase tickets, ...

Enjoy free admission to the Museum and join us for a creative and cozy shopping experience at our Winter Art Market! Held inside the wondrous Iluminado exhibition, visitors are invited to participate in our interactive art installation,...

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Gin Fragonard . 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 singer-songwriter Kito Rayburn . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

Recycled Records hosts a free performance by Turista , led by guitarist Alex Ramirez , on Saturday, December 14 at 6pm. Join us for instrumental alternative rock with a touch of psychedelic and shoegaze.

In addition, enjoy extended hours at the record shop and check out our new pressings, new arrivals, and Christmas records just in time for the holidays.

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse is having a holiday party featuring live music with Alligator on Saturday, December 14 at 7pm. Call 831-375-6958 for reservations.

Tonight, enjoy special additions to our regular menu, seasonal decor, and listening to holiday songs performed by everyone's favorite local Blues, Zydeco, and Cajun musician, Alligator.

The Golden State Theatre presents blues singer-songwriter Samantha Fish on Saturday, December 14 at 8pm. Tickets are $54-$83. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

On the second Saturday of every month at 10pm, Pearl Hour hosts The Roulette Hour , a drag, burlesque, and variety show featuring a dazzling array of talent hosted by Rogue Roulette and Khloe Quarterpounder. $15 cover charge.

Monterey Core Fitness presents a pop-up Barre Class for women taught by Allix Valentine on Sundays, December 1-22, at 9:30am. Fee is $30. Register on the Core Fitness calendar .

Barre fitness is a low-impact...

Join instructor Megan Cassamas for yoga in the galleries and breathe in the inspiration of the beautiful Iluminado exhibition at Monterey Museum of Art.

Bring your own mat and dress in layers. Advance...

Monterey Core Fitness presents Performance Twist for women, a full-body workout focused on trunk and spinal rotations with integral core work on Sunday, Dec. 8 & 15 at 10:30am. $30. Register on the Core Fitness calendar .

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is excited to welcome 4th degree black belt Guido Jenniges from Gracie University for a Gracie Jiu-JItsu Principles Seminar on Sunday, Dec. 15, 1pm-3pm. Email us to register.

The seminar is free for current students of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, $60 for all others. All belt levels are welcome.

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.

Every Sunday, 2pm-4pm, chess matches are played between the tumbling piles of books at Old Capitol Books. Come join us for a relaxed game, a chat, or a wee peek at a nearby page. Beginners are more than welcome. Free for everyone.

Wendi Kirby Music presents The Most Wonderful Time , a concert of Christmas favorites performed by Jon-Mark Hurley , on Sunday, December 15, 4pm-5:30pm. Tickets are $39 - purchase here .

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist and songwriter Peter Martin and saxophonist Arman Sangalang . 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 Group beginning at 8pm. $10 cover. Ages 21 and over only.