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 at 10am with Liana Olson, Senior Trainer with the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Held at Cooper-Molera Adobe either indoors or outdoors in the garden, weather permitting.

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

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-7pm, featuring local produce, crafts, and food vendors. Open rain or shine.

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.

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.

On Thanksgiving Day, 12pm-9pm, Cibo Ristorante Italiano is offering a special 3-course Thanksgiving dinner. Join us for cozy vibes, seasonal dishes, and reasons to be thankful.

Reservations are strongly recommended - please book on Open Table ...

Slowfiber presents our annual Holiday Craft Bazaar opening Friday, November 28 and running through December 20 (open Wed-Fri, 11:30am-5pm, and Sat, 12:30pm-5pm). Featuring locally handmade fiber arts, accessories, and jewelry by 13 makers, it's perfect for holiday shopping.

This holiday season, Downtown Old Monterey invites you to Shop Small and support locally-owned businesses. Your gifts warm the hearts of loved ones near and far and those purchases help our community remain vibrant.

Throughout the district on Saturday, November 29, there will be special offers and fun things to do. See the list here and watch it grow over time.

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.

While shopping and dining in Downtown Old Monterey, stop by Youth Arts Collective to view their Winter Show, 12pm-4pm, featuring over 100 exceptional works from YAC artists and mentors. Many of the works are available for sale.

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.

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents Tim Brady, a.k.a Cement Ship . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Breakthrough Men's Community presents a free one-hour session designed to introduce the core principles and transformative impact of the Breakthrough Men's Workshops.

These welcoming, no-commitment introductory sessions take place on the first Tuesday of each month, 5pm-6pm, led by Executive Director Arnold Westphal.

Monterey Hostel invites you to join us for our weekly hikes. We meet at the hostel every Thursday at 12pm and head to area hikes depending on available transportation. All are welcome. No reservations necessary.

Hikes will last approximately 2 hours and be in different locations each week. We aim to keep hikes accessible for beginners and all ages. Questions? Text the hostel at 831-677-6060.

Pearl Hour cocktail bar invites you to the Dirty Martini Cabaret, a sensual combination of drink specials, live jazz, and burlesque performances by members of Carmel Delights Dance Company . Held the first Thursday of every month at 8:30pm. Ages 21+ only.

831 INK offers a tattoo special on the first Friday of every month, 12pm-8pm. Tattoos are first come, first served (no trading sign ins). No cap on number of tattoos per person, $50 each. We'll have a lot of designs to choose from.

With five artists on hand, you'll have minimal wait times. Bring a friend along and make it a memorable night.