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.

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.

CarmelBarre in Monterey presents a Cabaret Workshop by Carmel Delights Dance Company on Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August 5, 1:30pm-2:30pm. Fee is $25 for each day or $45 for the weekend. Sign up in advance on our website....

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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...