Are you ready for some football? Come on down to Bulldog Sports Pub on Thursday nights! All the screens will have your favorite game on, the kitchen will be whipping it up a storm, and the atmosphere will be on another level.

Every Thursday at 6pm, 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. All books are 25% off during events.

MidiCi Monterey invites you to join us for Jazz Night every Thursday, 6pm-9pm. Tonight we'll feature musicians John Dryden and Miranda Perl. No cover charge.

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.

Golden State Theatre presents comedian Brian Regan. Tickets are $52-$99 - purchase tickets here . The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Regan consistently fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents musician Blaise DiGirolamo . 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 a dnight of house music featuring DJ Ivan Ruiz on Friday, September 22, 7pm-2am. Admission is free until 9pm; $10 after 9pm. Ages 21+ only. Dress code enforced.

Enjoy Saturday Dessert Night at The Perfect Crumb Bakery! Every Saturday, we're open 4pm-9pm, serving ice cream sandwiches, brownies a la mode, ice cream sundaes, cookies, cupcakes, and a special baked good just for the night. Bring the family, celebrate a birthday, or take a study break with us.

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.

Compact Disco presents a dance party featuring DJs Mario Dubbz , Scott Walker, Heather Besos , and Drew Paris - all hailing from San Francisco and Oakland - on Saturday, September 23. Admission is free until 9pm; $10 after 9pm. Ages 21+ only. Dress code enforced.

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

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.

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!

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.

Every other Tuesday is $2 Tuesdays at the Stanton Center Theatre where you can gather with other art minded people and share in the experience of early cinema together. To view films in September, click here or call 831-372-2608.

Tribe in the Sky presents a Community Jam every Tuesday night, 6:30pm-10:30pm, at Bulldog Sports Pub. All are welcome. Bring an instrument or just bring yourself - we want to make some music and have some fun! Enjoy drink specials and the full dinner menu.

Come on down to Nacho Bizness on Wednesdays, 7pm-9pm, for Kahoot! Trivia Night. Eat nachos, drink drinks, win prizes, and have fun.

Every Wednesday, there are 3 rounds of trivia followed by a speed round⁠. After each round, small prizes are awarded. At the end, all scores are added and the person with the most points wins the big prize⁠.

Compact Disco presents a night of house music featuring DJ Edison Tesla of Las Vegas with a musical journey exploring French Touch, New York House, Chicago anthems, funk, and more on Wednesdays beginning at 7pm. No cover. Ages 21+ only....

Join Sovino Wine Bar for Trivia Night every Wednesday, 7pm-9pm, hosted by Miguel Silva. Prizes are awarded for first and second place. Team size is limited to 6 people or less. No reservations are required, but space is limited. Test your knowledge against other trivia geeks!

On the fourth Thursday of every month, Pearl Hour presents The Bassment, a Monterey based, ever-changing improvisational jam band fusing hip hop, neo-soul, and funk...with an emphasis on funk. $15 cover charge. Ages 21+ only.

MIIS presents a free talk by Neal Hotelling entitled Monterey Peninsula: Hollywood's Playground at Irvine Auditorium.

The Monterey Peninsula has long been an attraction to motion picture artists, its diverse settings ideal for depicting locations around the world. And when stars came to film, they quickly realized it was also an idyllic getaway.

The Carmel Delights and a star-studded cast bring burlesque and vaudeville to Pearl Hour, serving you a speakeasy vibe with delicious craft cocktails and an all-inclusive environment on the last Friday of every month at 9pm. Ages 21 and over only. $15 cover charge.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents award-winning singer-songwriter Kris Angelis, whose newest album will be released in September. Enjoy wine tastings and wines by the glass or bottle while listening to her great music.