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.

Rosebuds Kids Co. next Moms’ Night Out is Wednesday, May 20. Join us 4pm-7pm to shop sustainably, snack a little, and hang out with us. Everyone is welcome (not just moms). We'll have special sales you won't want to miss!

Slowfiber presents an open lab with garment guru Claire DeLucchi to help you with your sewing machine project. Fee is $25 per hour - book for as much time as you need in this drop-in class. Learn more and register.

Compact Disco presents DJ Traps , a DMC Champion and longtime Compact Disco resident, with Loloh and Ed.E. Doors open at 5pm. Ages 21+ only.

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

Slowfiber presents a workshop entitled Felting Favorite Environments: A Landscape, led by instructor Sahar Jabr. Register here.

You’re invited to bring a landscape photo that speaks to you - a place you love, remember, or dream of. We’ll use it as inspiration for a wet felting project. The process is gentle, tactile, and meditative.

Join Monterey Museum of Art in the galleries for an inspiring afternoon with guest curator Robert W. Edwards as he shares his insights into Mary DeNeale: Doyenne of the Carmel Art Colony . Advance tickets required - purchase tickets here.

Compact Disco presents DJ Seven Davis Jr . Doors open at 5pm. Ages 21+ only.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents the musical duo Songbird Meadow . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Pearl Hour presents Diamond Life , a band dedicated to performing the songs of Sade, on Saturday, May 23 at 8pm.

The 7-piece band, featuring Malinda DeRouen on vocals, beautifully captures the smooth sophistication of Sade's timeless music while infusing it with their unique, improvisational flair.

The Golden State Theatre presents Classic Albums Live : Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" on Saturday, May 23 at 8pm. Tickets are $42-$96. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here...

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents Smoky Vegas Project . 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...

Enjoy a free Memorial Day Concert for all ages on the lawn in front of Colton Hall and Monterey City Hall on Monday, May 25. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic snacks!

At 1pm, the Cypressaires Barbershop Chorus will start the show. 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!

Join us at the Cooper-Molera Adobe for Qigong in the Cooper Gardens every Tuesday at 11:00am with Michelle Polkabla. This hour-long class is by donation. Arrive 10 minutes early to check-in.

The Pearl Works coworking space invites you to join us for a mid-day deep dive Skill Share, 12:30pm-1:30pm. Fee is $10. Register here.

These sessions offer a casual, high-impact way to learn something new. For this session, we’ll explore topics from writing to practical workflows and much more, covering everything from the basics to pro-tips you can implement immediately.

Winner of Monterey County Weekly's awards for Best Farmers Market 2025 and Best Place to See and Be Seen !

The Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmers Market is held on Alvarado Street every Tuesday, 4pm-8pm (extended spring/summer hours), featuring local produce, crafts, and food vendors. Open rain or shine.

The Golden State Theatre presents Straight Tequila Night , a 90s country music tribute band from Texas, on Tuesday, May 26 at 8pm. Tickets are $26-$32. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click...

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 .

Compact Disco features DJ Geo Stasi. Doors open at 5pm. Ages 21+ only.

A member of Funk Lab Productions in the late 90s, Geo Stasi draws inspiration from such diverse genres as Funk, Disco, R&B, Soul, Freestyle, and Hip Hop.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents musician Nick DiSalvo . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

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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. Ages 21+ only.

Tonight's show, Misty Pearl: Stripped Down , will feature a live jazz band. the Carmel Delights Dancers, and special guests. Purchase tickets here.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist and singer Blaise DiGirolamo performing cover songs and originals. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite...

Wendi Kirby Music hosts She Writes Songs : a collaborative celebration of song, sound, and storytelling featuring Sarah Gillespie, Wendi Kirby, and special guests on Saturday, May 30 at 7pm. Tickets are $55 - purchase tickets here ...

Pearl Hour presents the Al James Band on the last Saturday of the month at 8pm. Ages 21+ only. $10 cover.

Al James's rootsy, soulful delivery is flavored by a variety of influences - everything from Jimi Hendrix to Stevie Wonder. His thoughtful, upbeat vocals and onstage charisma make for a great night of music.

Golden State Theatre presents Chiqis: The Alma de Luz Experience on Saturday, May 30 at 8pm. Tickets are $58-$157. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Step into California’s First Theater and be transported to the roaring glamour of the 1920s as Carmel Delights Dance Company presents a burlesque production of Chicago on Saturday, May 30 at 8pm in California's First Theatre. Tickets are $45-$55...

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey is holding a free, two-hour Women’s Self-Defense Seminar on Sunday, May 31, 1:30pm-3:30pm for women and girls age 12 and up (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). Register here.

This safe and fun workshop is the perfect introduction to jiu-jitsu for women with no previous experience.