Events Calendar: 2018-08-01

Old Monterey Food Tour

 
8/2/18
 
$95
 
Monterey Bay Food Tours

This tour lasts approximately 3 hours and will take you to 4-6 restaurants and eateries on the side streets of Downtown Monterey and Fisherman’s Wharf. You will taste the different cultural influences that have made Monterey what it is today....

The Houserockers at 2018 Campbell Summer Concert Series

 
8/2/18
 
free
 
Orchard City Green

The City of Campbell's 2018 Summer Concert Series presents The Houserockers , a rock and roll band out of Los Gatos that plays the greatest rock and roll songs ever recorded. With a wailing 5 piece horn section and rock solid rhythm section, they bring the timeless rock and roll and rhythm and blues classics to life!

First Friday at Monterey Museum of Art

 
8/3/18
 
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Come celebrate the weekend with Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street with extended hours every First Friday of the month, 5pm-7pm, for ages 21 and over. MMA serves up signature cocktails by local mixologist Bijan Emadi alongside an ever-changing lineup of live music!

Julia Brandt at Caffe Trieste

 
8/3/18
 
donation
 
Caffe Trieste

Bakai Wine + Tapas presents Julia Brandt, a local musician whose repertoire encompasses jazz, originals, bossa nova, soul, and folk. With her smokey voice and bluesy, jazzy feel on the guitar, she plays popular songs in a light and mellow way.

Adult Potter's Wheel Night

 
8/3/18
 
$55 includes 3ib. clay
 
Art Beat Studio

Our staff will show you the basics of throwing and come back at your own convenience! Perfect for beginners! Great for a girls night out, couples evening, or just to gather with like minded people and get dirty on a...

Out of the Blue at Sovino Wine Bar

 
8/3/18
 
 
Sovino Wine and Beer Bar

Sovino Wine Bar presents Out of the Blue, featuring guitarist Greg Robbins and vocalist Maria Borrelli. Hear their fresh take on covers by Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, Steely Dan, Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, and more.

Paper Wing Theatre: The Velveteen Rabbit

 
8/3 - 8/4
 
 
Paper Wing Theatre Company

Paper Wing Theatre presents the classic children's tale The Velveteen Rabbit , adapted for the stage by Amanda Platsis. Performances are scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, July 13 - August 4, and Sunday at 2pm on July 22...

Multi-day event ending on Sat Aug 04, 2018

Tony Miles at Bulldog British Pub

 
8/3/18
 
 
Bulldog Sports Pub - CLOSED

Bulldog British Pub presents Feel the Frequency Fridays! Tonight we'll feature Tony Miles . After years of successful touring in much of the northeastern US, Tony Miles has chosen to take up residence in the Bay Area's fertile reggae medium.

Cibo Restaurant presents Blue Fire Band

 
8/3/18
 
 
Cibo Ristorante Italiano - CLOSED

Cibo Restaurant invites you to join us for a night of live classic rock music featuring the Blue Fire Band, 9pm-12:30am.

Blue Fire is a talented group of musicians who play fun top 40 dance music....

21st Annual Turkish Arts and Culture Festival 2018

 
8/4 - 8/5
 
free
 
Custom House Plaza

All are welcome to the 21st Annual Turkish Arts and Culture Festival for a weekend of free family fun, August 4 and 5 at Custom House Plaza. Hours are 11am-7pm on Saturday and 11am-6pm on Sunday. We'll have live music and folk dancing performances, Turkish food and drinks, and special activities for children.

Multi-day event ending on Sun Aug 05, 2018

New Monterey Block Party 2018

 
8/4/18
 
free
 
Trinity Christian High School

Join Trinity Christian High School and the New Monterey Neighborhood Association for a summer block party on Saturday, August 4, 1pm-4pm, on the lawn of Trinity Christian High School.

Bring the family and get to know your neighbors as well as folks from Monterey Police and Fire Departments and enjoy the bounce house, live music, food, and information booths. And everyone can join in the spike ball tournament! It's all free, just remember to bring your own blanket or chair.

Paint with Dali17

 
8/4/18
 
$35/$30
 
Dali17 at the Museum of Monterey - CLOSED

Join Dali17 at the Museum of Monterey for a monthly painting workshop presented by local artists Darls and Darls Fabrications, 4-6pm. The price is $35 per person ($5 discount for Dali17 members). Supplies provided include a canvas, painting supplies, and museum admission.

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Family Seashore Sleepover

 
8/4/18
 
$95/$125
 
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium invites you to join us for a Family Seashore Sleepover on August 4, 6pm-8:30am, for ages 5 and up. (All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.) Explore the Aquarium without daytime crowds and enjoy hands-on activities throughout the evening! Cost is $95 for Aquarium members and their guests, $125 for the general public.

Evenings by the Bay at Monterey Bay Aquarium

 
8/4/18
 
 
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium presents Evenings by the Bay , 6pm-8pm on Saturdays, June 30 - September 1. Stroll our galleries with fewer people as you listen to live musical performances. After 6pm, locals pay a special admission price.

Tom Faia at Caffe Trieste

 
8/4/18
 
donation
 
Caffe Trieste

Caffe Trieste presents singer-songwrtier Tom Faia, who's become known in Nashville and LA for his clever and infectious music. Tom's written songs recorded by such greats as Barbara Mandrell and Dobie Gray - don't miss this free show.

Tom Lawson at Bakai Wine & Tapas

 
8/4/18
 
donation
 
Bakai Wine + Tapas

Bakai Wine + Tapas and Kiki Wow present keyboardist Tom Lawson on Saturday, August 4, 8pm-10pm. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Tom Lawson, known primarily as keyboardist/vocalist with Monterey area bands such as Blues at Eleven, strips the music down...

Cibo Restaurant presents VYBE

 
8/4/18
 
 
Cibo Ristorante Italiano - CLOSED

Cibo Restaurant invites you to join us for a night of live rock music featuring VYBE , 9pm-12:30am.

VYBE is a collaboration of talented, seasoned musicians who came together in early 2010 and have become...

Downtown Campbell Farmers' Market

 
8/5/18
 
 
Downtown Campbell

The Campbell Farmers' Market held on Sundays in Downtown Campbell is consistently rated as one of the best if not the best year-round Farmers' Markets in the South Bay. Come and enjoy the festive and vibrant community oriented atmosphere that attracts fans of the Campbell Farmers' Market from all around

Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmers' Market

 
8/7/18
 
free
 
Old Monterey District

The Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmers' Market takes place rain or shine every Tuesday. Hours are 4pm-7pm, October through April, and 4pm-8pm, May through September. Strolling along the three and a half blocks of Alvarado Street, you can find organic...

Fort Point Beer Co Tap Takeover at LvL Up

 
8/7/18
 
 
Lvl Up

Join us for our first Tap Takeover Tuesday! 5-10PM

Fort Point Beer Co. out of San Francisco will be taking over two of our taps with their Mosaic Park beer, a single hop pale ale and their Westfalia beer,...

National Night Out in Monterey

 
8/7/18
 
free
 
Colton Hall Lawn

The Monterey Police Department is hosting a National Night Out. Everyone is invited to join community and public safety staff for an old fashioned BBQ with hot dogs, chips, and drinks.

Kids Paint with Dali17

 
8/7/18
 
$20
 
Dali17 at the Museum of Monterey - CLOSED

Dali17 at the Museum of Monterey invites kids to join us for our Kids Paint workshop held every Tuesday, 5-6pm, June 12 - September 25. Paint, canvas, and brushes are provided as experienced local artists lead you step by...

National Frozen Custard Day at Rita's

 
8/8/18
 
 
Rita's Italian Ice

Take one of our top treats and... turn it into a holiday? Oh yes we did! On August 8, we're celebrating National Frozen Custard Day! Stop in and celebrate with us with a $.99 Frozen Custard! Promotional size only.

Dog Collar and Leash Class at The Leather Company

 
8/9/18
 
$120
 
The Leather Company

Create your pet's own leather collar and leash in this class at The Leather Company. Bring your pet to class (if it's well behaved) and we'll measure it, then you'll learn how to cut and prepare leather for designing and stamping, braiding, sewing, edging, and finishing work.

Music Trivia Night at Sovino Wine Bar

 
8/9/18
 
 
Sovino Wine and Beer Bar

We at Sovino Wine Bar love trivia so much we're doing our very first themed trivia night, and what better way to kick it off than with music? Come with your best buddies and test your knowledge against other music aficionados. This event will be similar to our usual Monday Trivia nights at Sovino and just as awesome.

Grapes of Laugh featuring Eerie Diamond

 
8/9/18
 
No Cover
 
Tessora's Barra di Vino

Grapes Of Laugh is a monthly live comedy event with five stand up comics performing live for you with no cover charge. The headliner for August will be Eerie Diamond. Also featured are Helen Chu, David Stolowitz, Tiny Garcia, Nick Malizia, and host, Johnny Corn.

Vick Silva at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
8/10/18
 
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse presents an evening of great BBQ along with live blues, reggae, and rock featuring guitarist Vick Silva. Eat, relax, and let the good times roll!

Hilltown at Caffe Trieste

 
8/10/18
 
donation
 
Caffe Trieste

Caffe Trieste and Kiki Wow present Hilltown on Friday, August 10, 6:30pm-9:30pm. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Named after the little town that grew out of the well-traveled Salinas River fording site of the mid-1800s, the newly formed four-piece bluegrass...

Canvas Night

 
8/10/18
 
$30
 
Art Beat Studio

Our Canvas Nights are an actual learning experience at a real Art Studio.

Our instructor will guide you step by step to create an amazing masterpiece! Absolutely no experience is necessary.

Phil Chomiskey at Bulldog British Pub

 
8/10/18
 
 
Bulldog Sports Pub - CLOSED

Bulldog British Pub presents an evening of live music featuring singer-songwriter Phil Chomiskey, bandleader of Omani , on Friday, September 28, 9pm-12am.

Phil Cumiskey at Bulldog British Pub

 
8/10/18
 
 
Bulldog Sports Pub - CLOSED

Bulldog British Pub presents an evening of live music featuring singer-songwriter Phil Cumiskey, bandleader of Omani , on Friday, August 10, 9pm-12am.

Lopez: Tiranos del Norte, Banda Puro Ayotitlan, and Dueños de la Banda

 
8/10/18
 
 
Lopez Restaurante y Cantina

Lopez Restaurante y Cantina presents an evening of live music celebrating the 30th anniversary of the band Tiranos del Norte! On Friday, August 10, we'll feature Tiranos del Norte, Banda Puro Ayotitlan, and Dueños de la Banda. Ages 21 and...

Back to School Sale at Plato's Closet

 
8/11/18
 
 
Plato's Closet

Plato's Closet is holding a massive Back to School sale today, 10am-9pm. Everything in the store will be 25% off (please note: no holds). Come on down and get ready for fall to begin!

Monthly Killer Queen Tournament at LvL Up

 
8/11/18
 
 
Lvl Up

Our second Killer Queen Arcade Tournament in the South Bay is on at LvL Up in Campbell! Join us for a 5v5 Killer Queen extravaganza! Come compete for prizes or just come watch the fun.

Belt Making Class at The Leather Company

 
8/11/18
 
$125
 
The Leather Company

The Leather Company presents a Belt Making Class. We have over 30 years of experience creating leather belts - come and learn from a professional! You'll create a 1.25" or 1.5" belt, casual or dress style, including a heavy duty solid brass or nickel buckle. Fee is $125 per student; all materials and tools provided. Register online or at the shop.

Second Saturdays in Downtown Campbell - August 2018

 
8/11/18
 
Free
 
Downtown Campbell

2nd Saturdays in Downtown Campbell is our monthly artwalk & street entertainment event showcasing local artists, makers, and entertainers on the sidewalks of Downtown Campbell.

Opening Reception for Exhibition by Artist Susann E. Cate Lynn

 
8/11/18
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

It’s the Water... , a new exhibition of landscape paintings by Susann E. Cate Lynn , a local oil painter, is open at Venture Gallery August 1-31, featuring new paintings and those on loan from private collections. All are welcome to the opening reception on August 11. The artist will donate 10% of the profits from sales to the Monterey County Food Bank.

Family Canvas Night

 
8/11/18
 
$30/$25
 
Art Beat Studio

Our Canvas Nights are a fun learning experience where our instructor will guide you step by step to create an amazing masterpiece. No experience necessary; all levels welcome.

Bring over some food and beverages to make it a party!...

Wes Kelley and The Lazy Boyz at Caffe Trieste

 
8/11/18
 
donation
 
Caffe Trieste

Caffe Trieste and Kiki Wow present Wes Kelley and The Lazy Boyz on Saturday, August 11, 6:30pm-9:30pm. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Above all else, Wes Kelley is a storyteller. Over the course of his life, he has held dozens...

Cross Choke Mastery Workshop at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

 
8/11/18
 
$85
 
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey

It’s official: Ryron Gracie is coming to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to lead a Cross Choke Mastery Jiu-Jitsu Workshop. Fee is $85. All belt levels and affiliations are welcome. Space is limited - call soon and reserve your spot, 831-332-9876.

Julia Brandt at Bakai Wine & Tapas

 
8/11/18
 
donation
 
Bakai Wine + Tapas

Bakai Wine + Tapas presents Julia Brandt, a local musician whose repertoire encompasses jazz, originals, bossa nova, soul, and folk. With her smokey voice and bluesy, jazzy feel on the guitar, she plays popular songs in a light and mellow way.

Clint Black at Golden State Theatre

 
8/11/18
 
$43-$76
 
Golden State Theatre

The Golden State Theatre presents award-winning country musician Clint Black , who's sold more than 20 million albums worldwide. He's known for his recordings of songs such as "A Better Man," "Killin’ Time," "Like the Rain", "When I Said I Do" and "Nothin’ But the Taillights."

Cibo Restaurant presents Sky Park

 
8/11/18
 
 
Cibo Ristorante Italiano - CLOSED

Cibo Restaurant invites you to join us for a night of live Rock and R&B music featuring Sky Park, 9pm-12:30am.

Skypark is a Santa Cruz band playing fun, danceable, top 100 hits past and present. Songs...

Leos Rule Party at Bulldog British Pub

 
8/11/18
 
 
Bulldog Sports Pub - CLOSED

It's August, and Bulldog British Pub will be celebrating August birthdays on Saturday, August 11 beginning at 10pm. Join Fawk DJ as we celebrate the best symbol of the horoscope ... LEO!

New Monterey Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting

 
8/13/18
 
free
 
Hilltop Park Center

The New Monterey Neighborhood Association invites everyone to join us for the NewM NA's Monthly Meeting held on the upper level of Hilltop Park Center. Our guest speakers will be the developers of the mixed use project at 300 Cannery Row and 258-270 Foam Street.

Beginning Leather Tooling Class at The Leather Company

 
8/14/18
 
$225
 
The Leather Company

The Leather Company presents a Beginning Leather Tooling Class which includes preparing the leather and cutting for tooling, creating and designing the pattern for projects, swivel knife cutting, decorative stamping, beveling, and background and shading techniques. Fee is $225 per student, all materials and tools provided. Register online or at the shop.

Kids Paint with Dali17

 
8/14/18
 
$20
 
Dali17 at the Museum of Monterey - CLOSED

Dali17 at the Museum of Monterey invites kids to join us for our Kids Paint workshop held every Tuesday, 5-6pm, June 12 - September 25. Paint, canvas, and brushes are provided as experienced local artists lead you step by...

Networking Aloud: A Writers' Open Mic

 
8/14/18
 
free
 
Old Capitol Books

Old Capitol Books presents Networking Aloud: A Writers Open Mic. We'll begin with 15-20 minutes from a featured reader, Pat Hanson, followed by a literary open mic. Come early and sign up for a 5-7 minute reading of your own writing from any genre: prose, screenplay, poetry, or essay.

Paint and Sip at Sovino Wine Bar

 
8/14/18
 
$50
 
Sovino Wine and Beer Bar

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant presents a Paint and Sip Class ! Tonight, local artist and retired art teacher Bunny Paivine will be teaching an easy-to-follow painting class. You’ll take home your own 11 x 14 canvas painting. All materials and a glass of wine are included in the $50 fee.

The Bob Workman Memorial Book Swap

 
8/15/18
 
N/A
 
Recycle Bookstore

Join us for the 1st annual Bob Workman Memorial Book Swap to be held at Recycle Book Store! We are asking everybody to bring 2 books–1 to swap and 1 to donate on behalf of Bob Workman, who epitomized what...

Kids' Leather Working Class at The Leather Company

 
8/16/18
 
$65
 
The Leather Company

The Leather Company presents a Kids' Class designed for kids age 8-12 years with parental supervision. In the class, kids will pick two projects to work on in order to learn basic leather skills such as how to prepare leather, stamp designs, and add finishing touches.

Town Hall Event with Congressman Jimmy Panetta at MIIS

 
8/16/18
 
 
MIIS, Irvine Auditorium

Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) is holding a town hall meeting for members of our community to share their ideas and concerns about issues affecting the central coast of California. Seating is first come, first served.

Monterey Car Week Kick-Off 2018

 
8/17/18
 
free
 
Old Monterey

Monterey Car Week kicks off on Friday, August 17, 5pm-7pm, with more than 30 historic race cars lining Alvarado Street before racing at next week's Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Come on down and meet the...

Classic Car Week Driver Reception at Cibo

 
8/17/18
 
 
Cibo Ristorante Italiano - CLOSED

Cibo Ristorante Italiano is hosting a special Classic Car Week Driver Reception on Friday, August 17, 5pm-7pm. Come meet some of the drivers on our patio or inside Cibo's bar and enjoy complimentary appetizers. There will be live jazz music...

Monterey Bay Tequila and Mezcal Tasting at Lopez

 
8/17/18
 
$10
 
Lopez Restaurante y Cantina

Lopez Restaurant y Cantina and the Monterey Bay Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Group invite you to our popular monthly tasting series, next held on Friday, August 17, 6pm-8pm. Enjoy high quality tequilas and mezcals with other agave enthusiasts, newcomers, and...

Theory & Philosophy Reading Group: Heidegger and Taoism

 
8/17/18
 
free
 
Old Capitol Books

This month, at the Theory and Philosophy Reading Group at Old Capitol Books , we'll be reading a selection of Heidegger scholarship that looks at connections between Heidegger and Taoism. Come talk about theory, philosophy, and how it relates to current events with a friendly group of readers and thinkers.

Paper Wing Theatre: Triassic Parq - The Musical

 
8/17 - 8/19
 
$24/$22
 
Paper Wing Theatre Company

Paper Wing Theatre presents the musical comedy Triassic Parq, a raucous retelling of the famous dinosaur-themed film as seen from the dinosaurs' point of view. Performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm, August 17 - September 2. Tickets are $24 general admission, $22 for students, seniors, and military. Purchase advance tickets online.

Chaos is unleashed upon the not-so-prehistoric world when one dinosaur in a clan of females spontaneously turns male. The mutation spawns a chain reaction of identity crises, forcing the dinosaurs to question the very facts of life they've always held as truth.

Multi-day event ending on Sun Aug 19, 2018

Zack Freitas at Bulldog British Pub

 
8/17/18
 
 
Bulldog Sports Pub - CLOSED

Bulldog British Pub presents singer-songwriter Zack Freitas . Zack sings with all his heart and writes some great original songs. Come on down, enjoy a beer, and have a listen!

Lopez Presents Dareyes de la Sierra & Banda Tierra Menguarense

 
8/17/18
 
 
Lopez Restaurante y Cantina

Lopez Restaurante y Cantina presents an evening of live music featuring the popular norteño group Dareyes de la Sierra of Mexico and the locally-based group Banda Tierra Menguarense. Ages 21 and over only.

2018 Los Gatos Creek Cleanup

 
8/18/18
 
 
Campbell Park

The Los Gatos Creek Trail runs through Campbell and many residents walk, bike, and run along this wonderful trail. On August 18th, join in and help keep the creek clean. Arrive to Campbell Park at 8:45am for registration. Clean up...

Shoulder Molder Workshop at Prime

 
8/18/18
 
$65
 
Prime

Tired of having pain and discomfort in the shoulders, upper back, and rotator cuffs? Come to this 1.5 hour workshop at Prime where you'll learn techniques and exercises that will help you keep your shoulders healthy, pain free, mobile, and strong. Fee is $25.

Lower Presidio Historic Park Walking Tour: Focus on Saint Junipero Serra

 
8/18/18
 
$20/$15
 
Presidio of Monterey Museum

On the third Saturday of every month at 10am, Monterey Bay historian and author Tim Thomas offers a two-hour Lower Presidio Historic Park Walking Tour. Today's tour will focus on Saint Junipero Serra. Tours meet in front of the Presidio of Monterey Museum. Reservations required. $20 for adults, $15 for kids (age 10-15).

Guardianship Awareness and Asset Protection

 
8/18/18
 
Free
 
Tiny Tots Parent Resource Center

Guardianship Awareness and Asset Protection is all about getting your legal house in order. Lawyer and mother Khristine Serbin will discuss important issues that many parents overlook, but are important to consider to protect their children and their future....

Monterey Museum of Art Free Family Fun Day: Marine Madness

 
8/18/18
 
free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street welcomes all ages to join us for a Free Family Fun Day. Today our theme is M arine Madness! Join us for activities inspired by the seascapes of E. Charlton Fortune and explore marine conservation on the California coast.

Kids Canvas Night

 
8/18/18
 
$40
 
Art Beat Studio

Kid's Canvas Night the third Saturday of every month. This is a drop-off, fun night for kids only with pizza, beverages, and awesomeness provided! Our Canvas Nights are an actual learning experience at a real Art Studio.

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Family Seashore Sleepover

 
8/18/18
 
$95/$125
 
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium invites you to join us for a Family Seashore Sleepover on August 18, 6pm-8:30am, for ages 5 and up. (All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.) Explore the Aquarium without daytime crowds and enjoy hands-on activities throughout the evening! Cost is $95 for Aquarium members and their guests, $125 for the general public.

Grumbling Ginger at Caffe Trieste

 
8/18/18
 
donation
 
Caffe Trieste

Caffe Trieste and Kiki Wow present Grumbling Ginger on Saturday, August 18, 6:30pm-9:30pm. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Jana Heller and Andrew Gilhooley, also known as Grumbling Ginger, have been playing original, acoustic folk-rock in California since 2000....

David Larstein at Bakai Wine & Tapas

 
8/18/18
 
donation
 
Bakai Wine + Tapas

Bakai Wine + Tapas and Kiki Wow present David Larstein on Saturday, August 4, 8pm-10pm. Donations are gratefully accepted.

David Larstein is a singer-songwriter who has written hundreds of songs, produced over thirty albums, and been a...

Cibo Restaurant presents Strike Twice

 
8/18/18
 
 
Cibo Ristorante Italiano - CLOSED

Cibo Restaurant invites you to join us for a night of live music featuring Strike Twice, 9pm-12:30am. Strike Twice is six seasoned performers who love to groove with rock, funk, jazz, pop, reggae, and blues. Great vocals...

Ambelah Flower Co Pop-Up at Redemption

 
8/19/18
 
 
REDEMPTION

Athalia, the floral designer who owns Ambelah Flower Co in San Jose, will be making a special pop-up appearance at Redemption in Downtown Campbell during the Sunday Farmers' Market! Come meet Athalia and check out her amazing...

Book Club: A Mother's Heartbreak with author Lori Hodgson

 
8/22/18
 
Free
 
Orchard Valley Coffee

This will be a special session of the Recycle Book Club to be held at Orchard Valley Coffee. We'll be welcoming Lori Hodgson, the author of A Mother's Heartbreak: How Scientology Destroyed My Family. She'll be coming to discuss her...

Comedian Colin Jost at Golden State Theatre

 
8/22/18
 
$43-$76
 
Golden State Theatre

The Golden State Theatre presents comedian Colin Jost, who has won four Writers Guild Awards, a Peabody Award, and has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards for his writing on Saturday Night Live , where he's co-anchor of Weekend Update. Tickets are $43-$76.

Lecture: "The Testimonies and Memoirs of Augustias de la Guerra Ord"

 
8/23/18
 
free
 
MIIS, Irvine Auditorium

The Old Monterey Foundation presents a free lecture by Christine Fernandez entitled The Testimonies and Memoirs of Augustias de la Guerra Ord. Augustias, c onsidered the first woman historian of Hispanic California, was born as a subject of Spain and lived through California’s transition from Spanish-Mexican rule to statehood.

Tom Lawson at Caffe Trieste

 
8/24/18
 
donation
 
Caffe Trieste

Caffe Trieste and Kiki Wow present keyboardist Tom Lawson on Friday, August 24, 6:30pm-9:30pm. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Tom Lawson, known primarily as keyboardist/vocalist with Monterey area bands such as Blues at Eleven, strips the music down to the...

Vick Silva at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
8/24/18
 
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse presents an evening of great BBQ along with live blues, reggae, and rock featuring guitarist Vick Silva. Eat, relax, and let the good times roll!

Paper Wing Theatre: Triassic Parq - The Musical

 
8/24 - 8/26
 
$24/$22
 
Paper Wing Theatre Company

Paper Wing Theatrepresents the musical comedy Triassic Parq, a raucous retelling of the famous dinosaur-themed film as seen from the dinosaurs' point of view. Performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm, August 17 - September 2. Tickets are $24 general admission, $22 for students, seniors, and military. Purchase advance tickets online.

Chaos is unleashed upon the not-so-prehistoric world when one dinosaur in a clan of females spontaneously turns male. The mutation spawns a chain reaction of identity crises, forcing the dinosaurs to question the very facts of life they've always held as truth.

Multi-day event ending on Sun Aug 26, 2018

Dan Frechette at Bulldog British Pub

 
8/24/18
 
no cover charge
 
Bulldog Sports Pub - CLOSED

Bulldog British Pub presents the talented local musician Dan Frechette , an eclectic multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter inspired by jazz, blues, and folk music from the 30s to the 70s.

Lopez Presents La Poderosa Banda San Juan and Banda Perla del Sol

 
8/24/18
 
 
Lopez Restaurante y Cantina

Lopez Restaurante y Cantina presents an evening of live music featuring one of the best bands in all of Mexico, hailing from Mazatlan, La Poerosa Banda San Juan, as well as Seaside favorites Banda Perla del Sol. Ages 21 and...

Community Center Trip: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

 
8/25/18
 
$76
 
Scholze Park Community Center

Scholze Park Community Center is coordinating a trip to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. SFMOMA’s world renowned collection features 30,000 pieces of artwork, providing fresh perspectives to visitors of all ages. Trip fee is $76. Registration deadline is July 24. To register, please phone the Center, 831-646-3878.

First Round Auditions for "Rent"

 
8/25/18
 
 

Paper Wing Theatre Company and Paraphrase Productions are holding the first round of auditions for principal roles in their co-produced production of “Rent”, scheduled to play in August and September of 2019. All actors must be age 18 or over. To schedule an audition time and for more information, please click here .

Itty Bitty Imprints Special Event: Custom Ceramic Memories

 
8/25/18
 
 
Tiny Tots Parent Resource Center

Itty Bitty Imprints, which crafts custom ceramic tiles imprinted with your baby's handprint and/or footprint, is coming to Tiny Tots! The $20 registration fee applies in full towards your purchase. Glazed and fired, these are unique ceramic keepsakes are great for the nursery, home, or office.

Babywearing 101

 
8/25/18
 
$25.00/per person
 
Tiny Tots Parent Resource Center

Join this small class for new or expectant parents or those new to baby carriers. This class covers all the babywearing basics. We will discuss different carrier types, demonstrate proper use and positioning, and break down the advantages for each...

Union Yoga Anatomy and Kinesiology Workshop: Shoulders

 
8/25/18
 
 
Union Yoga

Union Yoga presents a Yoga Anatomy and Kinesiology Series with Rob Wilks on 8/25, 9/22, 10/20, 11/10, and 12/8. Over the course of these five Saturdays, Rob will cover anatomy, the movement of a particular part of the body, and...

Wet Felting Workshop at Play Full Ground

 
8/25/18
 
$30
 
Play Full Ground

Play Full Ground presents a Wet Felting Workshop led by Melinda Nakagawa on Saturday, August 25, 1:30pm-4pm. Come join us to play with colorful wool and learn to make felted soap bars for yourself or to give as gifts. Fee...

Art of the Salinas Valley with Janet Whitchurch at Old Capitol Books

 
8/25/18
 
free
 
Old Capitol Books

Old Capitol Books hosts Art of the Salinas Valley , an afternoon with artist Janet Whitchurch, author of The Salinas River: Running North and Underground . In her book, Whitchurch combines original text, nature photography, and watercolor painting in her exploration of John Steinbeck’s valley and river.

Rupert Wates at Caffe Trieste

 
8/25/18
 
donation
 
Caffe Trieste

Caffe Trieste presents the talented singer-songwriter Rupert Wates , whose eloquently written songs of joy and sorrow are an eclectic mix of acoustic folk with flavors of jazz, vaudeville, and cabaret. His songwriting resembles that of Gordon Lightfoot, Leonard Cohen, and Bob Dylan.

Vick Silva at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
8/25/18
 
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse presents an evening of great BBQ along with live blues, reggae, and rock featuring guitarist Vick Silva. Eat, relax, and let the good times roll!

Cibo Restaurant presents The Cover Brothers

 
8/25/18
 
 
Cibo Ristorante Italiano - CLOSED

Cibo Restaurant invites you to join us for a night of live soul and R&B music featuring The Cover Brothers, 9pm-12:30am.

A Northern California group of seasoned professionals, The Cover Brothers bring a great mix of...

Bamboo Reef Fun Dive: Coral Street in Pacific Grove

 
8/26/18
 
 
Bamboo Reef Dive Shop

Join Bamboo Reef Dive Shop each month as we explore scuba dive sites around Monterey Bay and Carmel. Today we’ll be doing a two-tank dive at Coral Street in Pacific Grove. Divers must provide their own equipment (available for rent), c-card, and a sense of adventure. Fee is $20. We'll enjoy a BBQ and drinks together afterwards.

Freshly Worn Furniture Store Closing Sale

 
8/26/18
 
 
Freshly Worn Furniture

Are you ready for the weekend!? We are open from 11am-5pm. Hope to see you! All holiday stuff is 50% off and everything else is 30% off. We also have some colors from the Debi’s DIY Chalk + Clay Paint...

RAD & Company Grand Opening Party

 
8/26/18
 
Free
 
RAD & Company

Come check out the newest salon in Downtown Campbell today from 3pm to 6pm. There will food, drinks, and raffle prizes. Please give RAD & Company a big welcome to Downtown Campbell!

Gentle Flow Yoga at Campbell Library

 
8/27/18
 
Free
 
Campbell Library

Join us for free Gentle Flow Yoga at the Campbell Library. All classes are beginner friendly. Come wearing comfortable clothing and bring your own mat and water. No registration required, but space is limited in the Campbell Community room in...

Paint and Sip at Sovino Wine Bar

 
8/28/18
 
$50
 
Sovino Wine and Beer Bar

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant presents a Paint and Sip Class ! Tonight, local artist and retired art teacher Bunny Paivine will be teaching an easy-to-follow painting class. You’ll take home your own 11 x 14 canvas painting. All materials and a glass of wine are included in the $50 fee.

Brews for Books at Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill

 
8/29/18
 
 
Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

Come out and celebrate Brews for Books at Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill! On the last Wednesday of every month, show your server your Monterey library card or a Brews for Books bookmark (available at the library), and we'll donate 10% of your check to the Monterey Public Library.

Open House at Pacific Valley Bank

 
8/29/18
 
free
 
Pacific Valley Bank

All are welcome to Pacific Valley Bank's open house, 1pm-4pm! Meet our branch manager and the rest of our friendly staff and enjoy some coffee and cookies. And while you're here, you can check out our fun collection of historical photos (dating as far back as 1880).

Bombshell Boutique 12 Year Anniversary Sale

 
8/30 - 9/3
 
 
Bombshell Boutique

In celebration of Bombshell’s 12 year anniversary in Downtown Campbell, we have decided to have a store-wide sale from August 30th through Labor Day. During our sale, take 20% off your entire purchase!

Bombshell Boutique, relocated to Downtown Campbell...

Multi-day event ending on Mon Sep 03, 2018

Annual End of Summer Sale 2018 at On The Beach

 
8/31 - 9/3
 
 
On the Beach Surf Shop

On The Beach Surf Shop is holding our Annual End of Summer Sale August 31 - September 3. Come on down and save up to 50% off. We're open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10am-7pm, and Sunday, 10am-6pm.

30%...

Multi-day event ending on Mon Sep 03, 2018

Cat's Meow: Customer Appreciation Day!

 
8/31/18
 
 
Cat's Meow

The last Friday of the month is Customer Appreciation Day at Cat's Meow ! Come in between 1pm and 6pm, "Meow!", and we will offer 50% off our one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories (some restrictions may apply). Please be prepared to show your ID, as this special is only for Monterey County residents, local students, and members of the military.

Fields of Eden at Caffe Trieste

 
8/31/18
 
donation
 
Caffe Trieste

Caffe Trieste and Kiki Wow present Fields of Eden on Friday, August 31, 6:30pm-9:30pm. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Singer/songwriter Kiki Wow plays regularly throughout the Monterey Peninsula both classic favorites and original songs. Her engaging vocals and rhythm guitar...

Paper Wing Theatre: Triassic Parq - The Musical

 
8/31 - 9/2
 
$24/$22
 
Paper Wing Theatre Company

Paper Wing Theatre presents the musical comedy Triassic Parq . Performances are scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm, August 17 - September 2. Tickets are $24 general admission, $22 for students, seniors, and military. ...

Multi-day event ending on Sun Sep 02, 2018

Nomad at Bulldog British Pub

 
8/31/18
 
 
Bulldog Sports Pub - CLOSED

Bulldog British Pub presents guitarist and singer-songwriter Nomad . Come listen to songs that inspire, enlighten, and get your booty groovin'!

Cibo Restaurant presents Silverback

 
8/31/18
 
 
Cibo Ristorante Italiano - CLOSED

Cibo Restaurant invites you to join us for a night of live classic rock music featuring Silverback , 9pm-12:30am, featuring a group of five talented musicians from as many different backgrounds, including pop, jazz, rock, and...

Lopez: Banda La Pekadora, Los Nuevos Sauceda, Los de la Bahia

 
8/31/18
 
 
Lopez Restaurante y Cantina

Lopez Restaurante y Cantina presents an evening of live music featuring Banda La Pekadora from Guamuchil, Sinaloa, along with Banda Los Nuevos Sauceda and Grupo Los de la Bahia on Friday, August 31. Doors open at 9:30pm. Ages 21 and...