Come celebrate the weekend with Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street with extended hours and free access to the galleries every First Friday of the month, 5pm-7pm. Enjoy an all-ages community gathering featuring art, music, refreshments, and a casual vibe.

Join Doris at Monterey Hostel for a yoga class focusing on functional core stability on the first Saturday of every month, 9:30am-10:30am. Beginners are welcome!

Improve your balance, mobility, and strength. Learn how to breathe,align, renew, reset, and strengthen so we can live our best possible life.

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.

The City of Monterey presents the Dave Holodiloff Duo on Saturday, Dec. 6, 4pm-5:30pm, at Colton Hall. Admission is free - registration required .

Join Dave Holodiloff (vocals, mandolin, guitar) and Elijjah McCullar (violin) on a fun, all-ages journey through a variety of musical genres. They'll get your feet tapping!

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.

Join in the fun of a festive afternoon at Casa Serrano on Saturday, December 7, 3pm-4:30pm, where holiday magic meets the charm of a traditional British tea.

Tickets are $75 per guest, gratuity not included - purchase tickets here . All proceeds will benefit MHAA's historic Casa Serrano Adobe.

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 Dr. T and the Remedy, with Greg Tapson and Steve Moseley. Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended. No cover charge.

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.

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.

Christmas in the Adobes on December 12 & 13 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.

On the second Friday of every month at Old Capitol Books, join us at 7pm for a poetry writing workshop with Brian Sheffield. All levels welcome. Free and open to everyone.

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. $20 cover charge.