Artist Victoria Stocker will be showing her work at Six Over Coffee and Company on Friday, May 29, 3:30pm-7pm. Come meet the artist and enjoy her metallic screen prints along with a few of her favorite...

Kin Haus Collective presents an elevated Moms Night at The Hot Spot Monterey featuring a guided ceramic plate painting experience, curated local vendors, raffle, and a mobile bar on Friday, May 29, 4pm-7pm. Tickets are $85 - purchase here .

Come celebrate love, inclusion, and community as the City of Monterey and Monterey Peninsula Pride raise the Pride flag at Monterey City Hall on Friday, May 29 at 4pm. All are welcome. It's a good opportunity to connect with local LGBTQIA2S+ folks and allies.

In this fun and relaxed 2-hour session, you'll learn the basics of throwing clay on the wheel, guided step-by-step by a professional ceramicist.

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.

Compact Disco presents a night of house music featuring the legendary Jayvi Velasco of San Francisco. Doors open at 5pm. Ages 21+ only.

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...

Awaken a lifelong love for creating with your hands. Our Pottery 1-Time Workshop is the perfect way to dip your fingers into the magic of wheel throwing—no experience required.

Wendi Kirby Music hosts She Writes Songs : a collaborative celebration of song, sound, and storytelling featuring singer-songwriter Sarah Gillespie, pianist Wendi Kirby, and special guests. Tickets are $55 - purchase tickets here .

Be transported to the roaring glamour of the 1920s as Carmel Delights Dance Company presents a burlesque production of Chicago in California's First Theatre. Tickets are $45 - purchase here.

This sultry reimagining of the iconic musical blends classic vaudeville flair with bold burlesque artistry, delivering an evening of seductive choreography, shimmering costumes, and high-voltage storytelling.

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 .

Have your neck, shoulders, and low back been trying to tell you something? Join Monterey Core Fitness for Resolve: Posture and Structure Workshop led by Michelle Polkabla. Fee is $75 for members, $100 for non-members. Register here.

This hands-on workshop is designed to help reduce pain, correct postural imbalances, improve movement and mobility, and enhance overall quality of life.

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.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist Adam Astrup and vocalist Miranda Perl Astrup . 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...

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Cheryl Kampe at the gallery on Tuesday June 2, 10am-2pm. This is a chance to speak with Cheryl about her work and see her new exhibit of paintings, Water Lilies and Paris Lights.

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.

This summer, experience live jazz on the patio of Esteban Restaurant Tuesday evenings, 5:30pm-7pm, June 2 - July 28, when the Monterey Jazz Regional All-Star ensembles take center stage. (No show on 6/23.)

Enjoy extraordinary performances by talented student musicians representing the best of Monterey County. Reservations required - call 831-375-0176.

In this two hour class, you'll get a relaxed introduction to handbuilding ceramics. With the help of the instructor you will learn how to make your very own cup or mug!

Pearl Hour cocktail bar invites you to the Dirty Martini Cabaret, a night of live jazz music and burlesque performances by members of Carmel Delights Dance Company .

Exit reality and slip into a world of sultry sounds, playful ambiance, connection, community, and fun. Ages 21+ only. $10 cover.

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 time. View details here.

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.

Golden State Theatre presents the Sam Grisman Project on Friday, June 5 at 8pm. Tickets are $49-$96. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Save the date for the 4th annual Historic Downtown Campbell Car Show! It's more than just an exhibition of dazzling cars. It'll be an entire day that the whole family can enjoy in Downtown Campbell.

Join the Museum for an afternoon of art and creativity for the whole family at our Family Fun Day on June 6, 11am-3pm. This is part of the Museum's weekend-long celebration of the Winter 2026 Exhibition Season! Free admission all weekend.

Led by a professional artist, this class breaks watercolor into approachable steps from brush handling and washes to techniques like wet-on-wet and dry brushing. You'll work on how to bring softness and clarity into your art.

On Studios presents a Prenatal Yoga Series led by Annika every Saturday in June, 1pm-2pm. Fee is $30 per class, or $85 for the full series - register here .

This series is designed to help you slow down and reconnect to your body. Each class will include gentle movement, breathwork, grounding practices, relaxation, and supportive modifications for pregnancy.

Ever dreamed of turning a blank wall into a show-stopping statement? This hands-on mural painting class is your chance to scale up your art.

Wendi Kirby Music presents mother-daughter duo Julie Capili and Jewel Arianna . Tickets are $50 - purchase here .

The show will weave together Julie and Jewel's journeys as songwriters, tracing parallel themes in their lives through their original music.

Golden State Theatre presents Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience along with special guests Temptation on Saturday, June 6 at 8pm. Tickets are $36-$65. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here ...

Join Om Studios for a rejuvenating 60-minute outdoor yoga flow class taught by Naomi Lear amidst the serene beauty of the Cooper-Molera Adobe Gardens, right behind Alta Bakery, on Sundays at 9am (weather permitting). Class suitable for all levels. Learn more here - registration required.

Join the Monterey Museum of Art for a weekend-long celebration of the Winter 2026 Exhibition Season! Free admission all weekend, beginning Friday at 5pm.

Enjoy The Art of Place Exhibition Season during exclusive member access hours....

Matcha-by-the-Sea presents Mat to Matcha at Om Studios, an afternoon of movement, matcha, and shopping on Sunday, June 7 at 12:45pm. Tickets are $35 - purchase here .