Events Calendar: 2018-10-01

Industry Night at Boiler Maker

 
10/1/18
 
 
Boiler Maker Pub

Work in the bar/restaurant industry? Stop by Boiler Maker Monday nights from 6pm-close for $3 off all Boiler Makers.

Pick from our list of shot & beer combos, or create your own with any can, bottle, 16oz or 20oz...

Monterey Mayor and City Council Candidates Forum

 
10/1/18
 
free
 
MIIS, Irvine Auditorium

All Monterey voters are urged to attend the Monterey Mayor and City Council Candidates Forum at Irvine Auditorium at MIIS. Become an informed voter!

Candidates for Mayor are Clyde Roberson and Bill McCrone. City Council candidates are Timothy Barrett, Terrell Maddox, Ed Smith, and Tyller Williamson. The Mayor serves a 2-year term and City Council members serve 4-year terms. Two seats are open on City Council.

Monterey County Youth Museum: $2 Tuesday!

 
10/2/18
 
$2
 
MY Museum (Monterey County Youth Museum)

The Pebble Beach Company Foundation and Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation sponsor MY Museum ’s $2 Tuesdays! These reduced admission days are offered on the first Tuesday of every month to all Monterey County residents. Please bring current identification to verify your residence.

All Day Happy Hour at Brown Chicken Brown Cow

 
10/2/18
 
 
Brown Chicken Brown Cow

Happy Hour All Day Tuesday! Come kick back with a burger and Benham's Lavender Bee's Knees!

$4 Draft Craft Beer $2 off House Cocktails $2 off Wine by-the-glass

Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmers' Market

 
10/2/18
 
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...

Pros & Cons of November 2018 Ballot Measures

 
10/2/18
 
Free
 
Campbell Library

Representatives from the League of Women Voters of Southwest Santa Clara Valley will provide nonpartisan, concise explanations of the November 2018 ballot measures.

Learn the Thriller Dance for the Campbell Zombie Crawl!

 
10/3/18
 
FREE
 
Adira Dance and Costume

Every Wednesday leading up to Friday, October 26th, there will be a free workshop at Adira Dance and Costume in San Jose to teach people the Michael Jackson Thriller dance routine. On the big night, there will be a Zombie Crawl in Downtown Campbell with multiple group performances of the Thriller dance.

Old Monterey Food Tour

 
10/4/18
 
$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....

MIIS Lecture: The Future of Sustainability in Business

 
10/4/18
 
free
 
MIIS, McGowan Building

Middlebury Institute of International Studies presents a free lecture by Lara Birkes entitled The Future of Sustainability in Business , on October 2, 6pm-7:30pm in the McGowan Building, Room 102, on the campus of MIIS.

Join Lara Birkes, Co-founder...

St Lucy School Fun Fest

 
10/5 - 10/7
 
see pricing
 
St. Lucy School
Friday, October 5, 4:30 pm – 10:30 pm (Alumni Reception @ 5 pm!) Saturday, October 6, 10:30 am – 10:30 pm Sunday, October 7, Noon – 6 pm Order Tickets Online Now to Save!
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Multi-day event ending on Sun Oct 07, 2018

First Friday at Monterey Museum of Art - October 2018

 
10/5/18
 
 
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!

First Friday in Downtown Campbell

 
10/5/18
 
Free
 
Downtown Campbell

First Fridays is Downtown Campbell's monthly street entertainment event. Each month on the first Friday of the month, we schedule four bands or musicians to play along the sidewalk from 5:30pm to 8:30pm .

Caffe Trieste Presents Trevor Lucier

 
10/5/18
 
donation
 
Caffe Trieste

Caffe Trieste and Kiki Wow present Trevor Lucier on Friday, October 5, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

Trevor Lucier is a Monterey native and band leader of the up-and-coming musical collective The Proudest Monkeys. His style ranges from singer-songwriter folk to...

Adult Potter's Wheel Night

 
10/5/18
 
$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...

Troy Oshann Duo at Bulldog British Pub

 
10/5/18
 
 
Bulldog Sports Pub - CLOSED

Bulldog British Pub presents the Troy Oshann Duo featuring Alan Reed on guitar. The lead singer for Blues at Eleven and Vybe, Troy makes you feel the music with his powerful voice.

12th Annual Civil War Camp at Lower Presidio Park

 
10/6 - 10/7
 
 
Lower Presidio Historic Park

As part of Monterey History Fest, Lower Presidio Park will be transformed into a living history civil war camp October 6 & 7. Visit 10am-4pm to see a tented civilian town. There will be cannon and musket firing demonstrations at 11:30am and 2:30pm both days.

Please note that the rest of Monterey History Fest is taking place October 13 and 14. Download the full Monterey History Fest brochure here.

Multi-day event ending on Sun Oct 07, 2018

Body-Mind Fall Reset Program Begins at Union Yoga

 
10/6/18
 
$150/$175
 
Union Yoga

As we transition from summer to fall, join Union Yoga and instructor Ana Poirier for an Ayurveda-inspired body-mind reset that includes nutrition, lifestyle, self-care, healing wisdom, yoga, self-reflection, stress reduction, and more.

Paint with Dali17

 
10/6/18
 
$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.

Watch UFC 229 at Carbone's

 
10/6/18
 
 
Carbone's

Come on down to Carbone's on Saturday, October 6 and watch UFC 229, featuring the World Lightweight Championship match of Khabib vs. McGregor. Prelims begin at 5pm; the pay-per-view main event starts at 7pm.

UFC 229 - Khabib Vs. McGregor - at Bulldog British Pub

 
10/6/18
 
 
Bulldog Sports Pub - CLOSED

Bulldog British Pub will be showing UFC 229 on their big screen TVs! Prelims begin at 5pm, and the pay-per-view main event starts at 7pm. Watch Khabib Nurmagomedov take on Conor McGregor for the UFC's World Lightweight Championship.

Harpin and Clark at Caffe Trieste

 
10/6/18
 
donation
 
Caffe Trieste

Caffe Trieste and Kiki Wow present Harpin and Clark on Saturday, October 6, 6:30pm-9:30pm. After playing together in various bands along the central coast over the last 25 years, Harpin' Jonny and Peter Clark have joined together to form a...

Tom Lawson at Bakai Wine & Tapas

 
10/6/18
 
donation
 
Bakai Wine + Tapas

Bakai Wine + Tapas and Kiki Wow present keyboardist Tom Lawson on Saturday, October 6, 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...

Downtown Campbell Farmers' Market

 
10/7/18
 
 
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

Graham Nash at Golden State Theatre

 
10/7/18
 
$56-$100
 
Golden State Theatre

Golden State Theatre hosts Grammy Award winner Graham Nash , a legendary artist and an inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriter's Hall of Fame. He's performed as a solo artist, with Crosby, Stills & Nash, and with The Hollies. Tickets are $56-$100 general admission.

MIIS Lecture: The Role of Latinx Communities in Coastal Protection

 
10/9/18
 
free
 
MIIS, McGowan Building

Middlebury Institute of International Studies presents a free lecture by Marce Gutierrez-Graudins entitled The Role of Latinx Communities in Coastal Protection on October 9, 6pm-7:30pm in the McGowan Building, Room 102, on the campus of MIIS.

We know...

Paint and Sip at Sovino Wine Bar

 
10/9/18
 
$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.

Jesse Cook at Golden State Theatre

 
10/9/18
 
$40-$65
 
Golden State Theatre

SBL Entertainment presents Jesse Cook at Golden State Theatre on Tuesday, October 9 at 8pm. Tickets are $40-$65. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

The Juno-Award-winning Canadian guitarist Jesse Cook, known...

MIIS Lecture - The Russian Question: Studying for Policy

 
10/11/18
 
free
 
MIIS, McGowan Building

Middlebury Institute of International Studies presents a free lecture by Michael Kimmage entitled The Russian Question: Studying for Policy on October 11, 4pm-5:50pm in the McGowan Building, Room 100, on the campus of MIIS.

Dr. Michael Kimmage is...

Grapes of Laugh - Live Stand Up Comedy featuring Matt Gubser

 
10/11/18
 
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 October will be Matt Gubser. Also featured are Natasha Vink, Reggie Shorter, Kenny Chheng, Sue Alfieri, and host, Johnny Corn.

Paper Wing Theatre: The Rocky Horror Show

 
10/11 - 10/13
 
$30
 
Paper Wing Theatre Company

Paper Wing Theatre Company performs the fantastically fun The Rocky Horror Show on Thursday and Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 8pm and midnight, and on Halloween night at 8pm and midnight. Grab your squirt gun, rice, and fishnets and come sing along with all of your favorite songs!

Multi-day event ending on Sat Oct 13, 2018

Fire Safety Friday at MY Museum 2018

 
10/12/18
 
 
MY Museum (Monterey County Youth Museum)

Monterey County Youth Museum celebrates Fire Safety Friday, hosting our favorite firefighters from the Monterey Fire Department for an hour of fire safety demonstrations, activities, and a real fire engine.

Hilltown at Caffe Trieste

 
10/12/18
 
donation
 
Caffe Trieste

Caffe Trieste and Kiki Wow present Hilltown on Friday, October 12, 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

 
10/12/18
 
$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.

Cultural Customs Day: Mothers & Daughters

 
10/12/18
 
 
House of the Four Winds

International Market & Deli celebrates Mothers & Daughters Day at House of the Four Winds. This is a women-only gathering to build a community of diverse ladies to celebrate the relationship between mothers and daughters and the passing on of culture from one generation to the next.

Although dinner and refreshment is provided by Intl. Market & Deli, feel free to bring your favorite ethnic food to share with others. Be prepared to share recipes!

Beagle at the Door at Tessora's

 
10/12/18
 
No Cover / 2 Item Minimum
 
Tessora's Barra di Vino

Join Beagle at the Door as they bring you a night filled with great wine, awesome food, and incredible music! Grab a friend and come on down to Tessora’s!

Zack Freitas at Bulldog British Pub

 
10/12/18
 
 
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!

Community Center Trip: Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival

 
10/13/18
 
$50
 
Scholze Park Community Center

Scholze Park Community Center is organizing a trip to the Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival. Spend the day enjoying autumn themed foods, viewing the work of American artists, and listening to live music. Fee is $50, which includes transportation. Registration deadline is September 12. To register, please phone the Center, 831-646-3878.

Monterey Peninsula Archives Crawl 2018

 
10/13/18
 
free
 
Colton Hall

The City of Monterey presents the Monterey Peninsula Archives Crawl on Saturday, October 13, 10am-4pm. This is a self-guided tour highlighting 16 regional institutions displaying treasures from their historic collections. Historians and archivists will be on hand to share the...

Monterey History Fest 2018

 
10/13 - 10/14
 
free
 
Custom House Plaza

All are invited to visit Old Monterey for History Fest 2018 on October 13 and 14, 10am-4pm. Locations throughout the historic downtown area will offer activities over the two days – most events are free! Download the History Fest brochure here.

Multi-day event ending on Sun Oct 14, 2018

Sale on Accessories at Plato's Closet

 
10/13/18
 
 
Plato's Closet

Plato's Closet is having a big sale on accessories! That's right - all women's and men's accessories will be 50% off today only, 10am-9pm.

Children's Costume Sale at Dance Effects

 
10/13/18
 
 
Dance Effects

Have a little ghoul in need of a new look? Need to spruce up your child’s dress up closet? Come to the Bootique Bootique at Dance Effects in Downtown Campbell on Saturday October 13th and Sunday, October 14th.

Celebrate Walking Dead Day at Current Comics

 
10/13/18
 
 
Current Comics

Current Comics is celebrating 15 years of The Walking Dead ! Besides an exclusive free comic book with brand new stories, we'll have 15 reprinted issues with new covers with 4 different versions of each cover.

Monthly Killer Queen Tournament at LvL Up

 
10/13/18
 
 
Lvl Up

Our monthly 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 cash and prizes or just come watch the fun.

Second Saturdays in Downtown Campbell

 
10/13/18
 
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. Featured performers for October are The King and Us (Elvis Tribute Band), Duke Mantee & The Gold Money Band (Rockabilly), Randy Sauro + Chris Bevridge Duo (Rock/Pop), Michael James System (Rock/Pop)

Family Canvas Night

 
10/13/18
 
$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!...

Venture Gallery Art Reception for Cheryl Kampe's "Red"

 
10/13/18
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery hosts an opening reception for local artist Cheryl Kampe's latest exhibition, Red . Using acrylics on canvas and board, these abstract works draw from her feelings of love and passion. Her work is on display throughout the month of October at the gallery.

Caffe Trieste Presents Mark Shilstone and Rod Wilson

 
10/13/18
 
donation
 
Caffe Trieste

Caffe Trieste and Kiki Wow present Mark Shilstone and Rod Wilson. Their sets include tunes by groups from the 60’s and early 70’s, but they also play originals and songs by a number of contemporary artists. The unique blend of guitar, voice and percussion make for some exciting and unique arrangements of a lot of your favorites.

CANCELLED: Tommy Faia at Bakai Wine & Tapas

 
10/13/18
 
donation
 
Bakai Wine + Tapas

We regret to announce that Bakai Wine + Tapas has closed. Therefore this event has been cancelled.

Bakai Wine + Tapas and Kiki Wow present Tommy Faia on Saturday, October 13, 8pm-10pm. Donations are gratefully...

Monterey Bay Aquarium Fiesta Del Mar 2018

 
10/14/18
 
 
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium invites you to celebrate ocean conservation and Hispanic cultural traditions at our annual Fiesta del Mar . The day will include live music, cooking demonstrations, cultural dance, crafts for kids, and more! Children 12 and under will be admitted free to the Aquarium today.

Industry Night at the Vesper

 
10/15/18
 
 
The Vesper

Every Monday night is Industry Night at the Vesper starting at 6pm and going till close! If you work in the restaurant industry, just show proof of current employment to get 15% off everything and $4 Rose shots.

New Monterey Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting

 
10/15/18
 
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. Tonight we're planning a presentation on Measure J (both for and against).

Monterey Symphony Season Preview Event at Monterey Museum of Art

 
10/16/18
 
free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street invites you to join the Monterey Symphony and musicologist Dr. Todd Samra for an engaging lecture that highlights the Monterey Symphony’s exciting 2018-19 season, Sound Waves, on Tuesday, October 16, 1pm-2pm.

The...

MIIS Lecture: Opportunities in Polar Research

 
10/16/18
 
free
 
MIIS, McGowan Building

Middlebury Institute of International Studies presents a free lecture by Lawrence Hislop entitled Opportunities in Polar Research on October 16, 6pm-7:30pm in the McGowan Building, Room 102, on the campus of MIIS. The presentation will focus on contemporary Arctic...

Lecture: "The Restoration and History of Monterey's Old Whaling Station"

 
10/16/18
 
free
 
MIIS, Irvine Auditorium

The Old Monterey Foundation presents a free lecture by Jill Walker entitled The Restoration and History of the Old Whaling Station in Monterey. Discover how the neglected adobe home was lovingly restored over time and about its intriguing, sometimes mysterious history.

Sonoma and Napa Wine Tasting Event at Hellam's

 
10/16/18
 
$25
 
Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop

Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop presents a tasting of Sonoma and Napa wines. Come and enjoy a taste of these regions, which produce some of the world's best wines, as well as special pricing and raffles. Fee is $25 for non-members.

Play Wine Bingo at Sovino Wine Bar

 
10/16/18
 
 
Sovino Wine and Beer Bar

Come to Sovino to play Wine Bingo! Really, it's everything you like about Bingo, with wine and Sovino vocabulary ;associated with the numbers. Come and learn a little, play a little, drink a little. There shall be prizes!

18th Congressional District Candidates Forum

 
10/17/18
 
free
 
Campbell Community Center

The League of Women Voters of Southwest Santa Clara will hold a forum for the candidates running for the 18th Congressional District. Candidates participating in the forum are Anna Eshoo and Christine Russell. This forum will give voters the opportunity to meet the candidates as well as participate in a moderated Q&A conducted by the League.

"A Night with Janis Joplin" at Golden State Theatre

 
10/17/18
 
$45-$85
 
Golden State Theatre

Golden State Theatre presents the Tony-Award nominated musical A Night with Janis Joplin, a musical journey celebrating Joplin and the genesis of her musical genius. Tickets are $45-85.

MIIS Lecture: Four Future Scenarios for North Korea

 
10/18/18
 
free
 
MIIS, McGowan Building

Middlebury Institute of International Studies presents a free lecture by Narushige Michishita entitled Four Future Scenarios for North Korea: What Are the Implications for the US on October 18, 12:15pm-1:45pm in the McGowan Building, Room 102, on the campus...

Celebrate Peninsula Pilates Project's 5th Anniversary

 
10/18/18
 
$45/$75
 
Casa Serrano

Peninsula Pilates Project invites you to join us in celebrating our 5th anniversary. Enjoy wine, light appetizers, a silent auction, guest speaker Kate Callahan-Green, and a lot of fun! Tickets are $45 single, $75 couple. Please RSVP by October 12.

Paper Wing Theatre: The Rocky Horror Show

 
10/18 - 10/20
 
$30
 
Paper Wing Theatre Company

Paper Wing Theatre Company performs the fantastically fun The Rocky Horror Show on Thursday and Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 8pm and midnight, and on Halloween night at 8pm and midnight. Grab your squirt gun, rice, and fishnets and come sing along with all of your favorite songs!

Multi-day event ending on Sat Oct 20, 2018

Monterey Bay Tequila and Mezcal Tasting at Lopez

 
10/19/18
 
$10
 
Lopez Restaurante y Cantina

Lopez Restaurante y Cantina and the Monterey Bay Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Group invite you to our popular monthly tasting series, next held on Friday, October 19, 6pm-8pm. Enjoy high quality tequilas and mezcals with other agave enthusiasts, newcomers, and...

Tom Lawson at Caffe Trieste

 
10/19/18
 
donation
 
Caffe Trieste

Caffe Trieste and Kiki Wow present keyboardist Tom Lawson on Friday, October 19, 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...

Hootenanny! at Tessora's

 
10/19/18
 
 
Tessora's Barra di Vino

Hootenanny! will be back at Tessora's Barra di Vino for a good night of your covering your favorite acoustic rock hits. Come on down for the sound and some tasty wine, beer, and bites!

Sam Pace and The Gilded Grit at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
10/19/18
 
no cover charge
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Bon Ton L'Roy's presents Sam Pace and The Gilded Grit , on tour from Austin, Texas. Don't miss this up-and-coming band! Over the past 3 years, Sam Pace has placed in the Top 10 of the Austin Music Awards for Musician of the Year, Best Song, Best Album, Best Blues/Soul/Funk Band, and Best Guitar Player.

Morticai's Murder Mystery Concert at Old Capitol Books

 
10/19/18
 
$10/$15
 
Old Capitol Books

Don't miss Morticai’s Murder Mystery Concert at Old Capitol Books, an immersive night of musical mystery! We'll showcase three different musical stages, tied together with a choose-your-own-adventure style murder mystery.

Tony Miles at Bulldog British Pub

 
10/19/18
 
 
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 the Blue Fire Band

 
10/19/18
 
 
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....

Lopez Presents Grupo Escolta and Banda Los Nuevos Sauceda

 
10/19/18
 
 
Lopez Restaurante y Cantina

Lopez Restaurante y Cantina presents an evening of live music featuring Grupo Escolta and Banda Los Nuevos Sauceda on Friday, October 19. Doors open at 9:30pm. Ages 21 and over only.

2018 Oktoberfest 10K, 5K, & Kids' Dash Fun Run/Walk

 
10/20/18
 
$45 Adult, $25 under 21, $10 Kids' Dash
 
Campbell Park

Lace up your lederhosen and start your Oktoberfest weekend in Campbell with the 11th annual Oktoberfest 10K, 5K, and Kids' Dash Fun Run/Walk. Register by October 12 to receive your free race gift.

Oktoberfest in Downtown Campbell 2018

 
10/20/18
 
FREE
 
Downtown Campbell

Saturday and Sunday (rain or shine): Join us as we welcome fall and celebrate the harvest season with Campbell Oktoberfest, hosted by the Campbell Chamber of Commerce. It's an entire weekend of live music, tasty food, arts & crafts galore, a kids zone and, of course, it wouldn't be Oktoberfest without beer.

Lower Presidio Historic Park Walking Tour: Focus on Indigenous Tribes

 
10/20/18
 
$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 indigenous tribes. Tours meet in front of the Presidio of Monterey Museum. Reservations required. $20 for adults, $15 for kids (age 10-15).

Zoom Presents "Live Your Bliss" at Golden State Theatre

 
10/20 - 10/21
 
$99
 
Golden State Theatre

Zoom presents Live Your Bliss , a 2-day event at Golden State Theatre on Saturday, October 20 and Sunday, October 21. Tickets are $99. For more information and to purchase advance tickets online, please click here.

Live...

Multi-day event ending on Sun Oct 21, 2018

Dunk a Cop Fundraiser for Campbell Police Foundation

 
10/20/18
 
$5
 
Downtown Campbell

Come down to Oktoberfest in downtown Campbell, bring your family and friends. Campbell Police Officers will be in the dunk tank. $5 gets you three attempts to Dunk a Cop and sometimes local dignitaries will take a turn in the...

Puzzling the Ethereal Zone: Mixed Media Workshop at Monterey Museum of Art

 
10/20/18
 
$25/$30
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art presents Puzzling the Ethereal Zone Mixed Media Workshop with instructor Susan Hyde Greene on Saturday, October 20, 1:30pm-3:30pm. Fee is $25 for museum members, $30 for all others.

The Ethereal Zone represents those moments of...

Union Yoga Anatomy and Kinesiology Workshop: Knees, Ankles, Feet

 
10/20/18
 
 
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...

Kids Canvas Night

 
10/20/18
 
$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.

Intuition Workshop at Om Studios

 
10/20/18
 
$45
 
Om Studios

Om Studios in Monterey presents an Intuition Workshop led by international spirit medium and channel Bree Melanson on Saturday, October 20, 5pm-7pm. Expect guided meditation, lecturing, intuitive practices, writing exercises, a question and answer session, group healing, and fun! For...

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Spooky Seashore Sleepover

 
10/20/18
 
$95/$125
 
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium invites you to join us for a Spooky Seashore Sleepover on October 20, 6pm-8:30am, for ages 5 and up. (All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.) Hang out with bat rays, enjoy ocean ghost stories, and learn about mysterious deep sea creatures like the vampire squid. Cost is $95 for Aquarium members and their guests, $125 for the general public.

Six String Pharmacy at Caffe Trieste

 
10/20/18
 
donation
 
Caffe Trieste

Caffe Trieste presents Six String Pharmacy , a Monterey County acoustic-style power duo composed of long-time music veterans and collaborators El Cajon and Mr. X. With influences that span across genres, it's the prescription for what ails you.

Cibo Restaurant presents VYBE

 
10/20/18
 
 
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...

Bamboo Reef Fun Dive: Boat Dive in Monterey Bay

 
10/21/18
 
$85
 
Bamboo Reef Dive Shop

Join Bamboo Reef Dive Shop for a boat dive in Monterey Bay aboard the Beachhopper II . Fee is $85. All fun dives are two tank dives. Divers must provide their own equipment (available for rent), c-card, and a sense of adventure. Space is limited so give us a call to reserve your spot, 415-362-6694.

5th Annual Kidrageous Golden Gallop 5k and Celebration

 
10/21/18
 
 
Custom House Plaza

Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services presents the 5th Annual Kidrageous Golden Gallop 5K and Celebration. It's an amazing day of fun for the entire family! All proceeds will support local children with cancer and their families.

Welcome Sessions for Youth Boxing Classes at Prime

 
10/21/18
 
 
Prime

Prime presents Youth Boxing Classes with Masha for boys and girls ages 6-13 beginning October 28. Classes will be held on Sundays, 2-3pm, and Fridays, 4pm-5pm. You can registers for Sunday classes, Friday classes, or both.

On October 21 and 24 we'll hold welcome sessions. Masha will introduce herself and go over class structure, goals and expectations, gear, and safety policies.

Los Gatos and Monte Sereno CERT Training Begins - October 2018

 
10/22/18
 
$35
 
Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Operations Building

The Community Emergency Response Team Program (CERT) educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact the area and trains them in basic disaster response skills. Taking CERT training is easy and fun and is accomplished in about 21 hours, culminating with a final disaster simulation exercise applying the skills you've learned.

Kick-Off Meeting for Downtown Neighborhood Association

 
10/22/18
 
free
 
Monterey Public Library

Are you a local resident and Interested in having more say about what happens in the Downtown Monterey neighborhood? A kick-off meeting to establish a Downtown Neighborhood Association will be held on Monday October 22, in the Community Room at...

MIIS Film Screening: Irreparable Harm

 
10/23/18
 
free
 
MIIS, Irvine Auditorium

MIIS presents a free screening of the documentary Irreparable Harm , which gives voice to Alaska Native communities and conservation groups who seek to protect the vibrant coastline of Southeast Alaska from contamination from industrial mining and mitigate past damage before it's too late.

Paint and Sip at Sovino Wine Bar

 
10/23/18
 
$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.

Free Writing Workshop at Old Capitol Books

 
10/23/18
 
free
 
Old Capitol Books

Old Capitol Books hosts a free writing workshop given by authors Dietrich Kalteis and Patrick Whitehurst on Tuesday, October 23 at 6:30pm. Kalteis and Whitehurst will talk about their approach to writing fiction and non-fiction.

Dietrich Kalteis...

Fundraiser for the Carmel Valley Women's Club at Cibo

 
10/24/18
 
 
Cibo Ristorante Italiano - CLOSED

Get social and make some new friends! Come join members of the Carmel Valley Women’s Club at a fun fundraiser dinner on Wednesday, October 24 at Cibo Ristorante Italiano. When you make your dinner reservation, mention the Carmel Valley Women’s...

Author Event: The Last Watchman of Old Cairo

 
10/24/18
 
Free
 
Recycle Bookstore

Michael David Lukas will be coming to Recycle Bookstore to present his second book, The Last Watchman of Old Cairo. He has already been to the RBC for his first book, The Oracle of Stamboul.

Rocky Patel Cigars Tasting Event at Hellam's

 
10/25/18
 
$25
 
Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop

Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop presents a Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Tasting Event including special pricing and raffles. Participation fee is $25 for non-members.

Paper Wing Theatre: The Rocky Horror Show

 
10/25 - 10/27
 
$30
 
Paper Wing Theatre Company

Paper Wing Theatre Company performs the fantastically fun The Rocky Horror Show on Thursday and Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 8pm and midnight, and on Halloween night at 8pm and midnight. Grab your squirt gun, rice, and fishnets and come sing along with all of your favorite songs!

Need an American Sign Language interpreter? On October 26, we will offer a full ASL interpreted performance of the show! Follow these instructions to reserve a seat.

Multi-day event ending on Sat Oct 27, 2018

Vick Silva at Caffe Trieste

 
10/26/18
 
donation
 
Caffe Trieste

Caffe Trieste and Kiki Wow present Vick Silva on Friday, October 26, 6:30pm-9:30pm. Donations are gratefully accepted.

To attend a Vick Silva performance is to feel the blues, celebrate reggae, and breathe the timeless energy of rock and roll....

Zombie Crawl in Downtown Campbell

 
10/26/18
 
Free
 
Downtown Campbell

Adira Dance and Costume in San Jose will be organizing a Zombie Crawl in Downtown Campbell that will feature multiple performances of the "Thriller" dance from Michael Jackson's Thriller video.

Nomad at Bulldog British Pub

 
10/26/18
 
 
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

 
10/26/18
 
 
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 Anniversary Party

 
10/26/18
 
 
Lopez Restaurante y Cantina

In honor of Lopez Restaurante y Cantina's anniversary, we're presenting four live bands tonight including Banda Tierra Menguarense, Banda Perla del Sol, Banda San Nicolas de Ameca, and Banda S7. Ages 21 and over only.

Community Center Trip: Alcatraz Evening Tour

 
10/27/18
 
$108
 
Scholze Park Community Center

Lots of people wanted to escape from Alcatraz, but Scholze Park Community Center wants to send you there (for an evening tour). One of the world's most legendary prisons 1934-1963, Alcatraz was home to some of America’s most notorious criminals. Fee is $108, including transportation. Registration deadline is September 25. To register, phone the Center, 831-646-3878.

Monterey Museum of Art Free Family Fun Day: Spooktacular!

 
10/27/18
 
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 Spooktacular ! Grab your costume (no masks, please) and join us at the museum for fun and art.

Maiden to Mother Ceremony at Om Studios

 
10/27/18
 
$40
 
Om Studios

Om Studios in Monterey presents a Maiden to Mother Ceremony with yoga, meditation, and reiki, on Saturday, October 27, 11am-2pm. Transform your pregnancy and birth experience with a celebration of your right of passage from maiden to mother. Fee is...

Halloween ComicFest 2018 at Current Comics

 
10/27/18
 
free
 
Current Comics

Current Comics is hosting a Halloween ComicFest again! We'll be giving out a great selection of free, Halloween themed comics as well as Halloween candy while supplies last.

Tenth Annual Children's Trick-or-Treat on Lighthouse

 
10/27/18
 
free
 
Lighthouse District

On Saturday, October 27, Lighthouse District shops, restaurants, and boutiques will be open and welcoming little goblins with special treats, 2pm-5pm, rain or shine! So dress up the kids, get in the spirit, and come on down with your family to enjoy a fun and safe time in the community.

All businesses handing out candy will be located on Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey between Reeside and David and will have a Lighthouse Halloween poster displayed in the window.

Halloween Game for Kids at Escape Room 831

 
10/27/18
 
free
 
Escape Room 831

During the Children's Trick-or-Treat on Lighthouse, Escape Room 831 presents a free, family-friendly game, The Mysterious Campfire , for ages 5 and up! There's no gore and no jump-scares, just good fun and group puzzle-solving. The game lasts around 15 minutes.

"The Dance of the Little Bells" at Dali17

 
10/27/18
 
 
Dali17 at the Museum of Monterey - CLOSED

Artist Mark Baer and Friends will be screening the first 75 minutes of his film The Dance of the Little Bells , a live interactive art installation immersive environment at Dali17 at the Museum of Monterey. It will be running...

Aquarium Member Event: Halloween Dinner & Dance Party 2018

 
10/27/18
 
 
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Members of Monterey Bay Aquarium are invited to the Aquarium's annual Halloween Dance Party. Put on your costume and join the skeletons and sea stars, black cats and bat rays for an evening of haunted activities and ghostly good times for all ages.

Kenny Stahl at Caffe Trieste

 
10/27/18
 
donation
 
Caffe Trieste

Caffe Trieste and Kiki Wow present jazz flutist Kenny Stahl who's worked with Stevie Wonder, Jaco Pastorius, Ira Sullivan, Herb Jeffries, and many others. Raised in Chicago, he studied and performed many forms of jazz, from the mysteries of Monk to the preludes of Bach, with stops along the way for Latin, be-bop, Brazilian and Contemporary.

Halloween Bash with Given to Fly

 
10/27/18
 
No Cover / 2 Item Minimum
 
Tessora's Barra di Vino

Tessora's Barra di Vino presents: Halloween Bash with Given to Fly . Join us with halloween costumes, for spooky treats, blood thirsty wines and the best pop, rock, and soul music to hit this ghost haunted town.

Always free...

Halloween Bash at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
10/27/18
 
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Bon Ton L'Roy's presents the 3rd Annual Halloween Bash and Costume Party featuring live music by Kings of the Valley . Dress in your Halloween finest! We'll offer drink specials all night. All ages are welcome.

Monterey County Weekly's 30th Anniversary Party and Halloween Ball

 
10/27/18
 
$30/$50
 
Portola Hotel & Spa

Come to Monterey County Weekly's 30th Anniversary Party and Halloween Ball, a fundraiser for Monterey County Gives featuring multiple no-host bars, squid bites, a costume contest, party favors, and apx. 500 pound of pumpkins. This is no ordinary party! Tickets are $30 in advance , $50 at the door.

Ace de la Vergne at Sovino Wine Bar

 
10/27/18
 
 
Sovino Wine and Beer Bar

Sovino Wine Bar presents an evening of live music featuring vocalist, guitarist, improv pianist, and songwriter Ace de la Vergne . Her music has Southern roots with a soulful, emotionally charged sound.

Cibo Restaurant presents Strike Twice

 
10/27/18
 
 
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...

Fright Night with DJ Mario at Lallapalooza

 
10/27/18
 
$5
 
Lallapalooza

Lallapalooza invites you to Fright Night on Saturday, October 27 beginning at 9:30pm. Cover charge is $5. DJ Mario will be our host, and we'll be having a costume contest! Halloween drinks tonight will include a peach ring martini, a...

Halloween 1980s Workout and Party at CarmelBarre

 
10/27/18
 
$15
 
CarmelBarre

CarmelBarre in Monterey is doing Halloween right this year! Join us on Saturday, October 27 at 9:30am as we rock out to '80s tunes with instructor Christi Kearns. '80s attire is strongly encouraged. Prizes will be given to best dressed,...

Watch "Beetlejuice" at Osio Theater

 
10/27/18
 
 
Osio Theater

Beetlejuice is back on the big screen for its 30th anniversary! Enjoy this classic Tim Burton film starring Michael Keaton at Osio Theater on Saturday, October 27 at 9:45pm or Tuesday, October 30 at 7:15pm. Purchase advance...

Rocky Horror Surprise Party with Fawk DJ at Bulldog British Pub

 
10/27/18
 
 
Bulldog Sports Pub - CLOSED

Guess who's back in your haunted house? It's Fawk DJ! Tonight he'll be joined at Bulldog British Pub by the cast of Paper Wing Theatre's Rocky Horror Show for a surprise performance of The Time Warp . Let's do it again! The party starts at 10pm. Come dressed for Halloween...or not...

Retro Video Game Sale at LvL Up!

 
10/28/18
 
 
Lvl Up

We will be having a big video game sale in Downtown Campbell on Sunday October 28th! We'll have tons of retro video games, accessories, and consoles for sale! Trade-ins are always welcome!

Get 10% off our inventory with any...

Halloween Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Campbell 2018

 
10/28/18
 
free
 
Downtown Campbell

Our annual Creepy Crawly Halloween event is bigger and better than ever! We've expanded our costume contest and added photo booths and activity tables to scare up a good time for all of your little ghouls and goblins. Trick or Treating from 4pm-6pm with the costume contest following at 6pm.

Pumpkin Carving and Pinot at Sovino Wine Bar

 
10/28/18
 
 
Sovino Wine and Beer Bar

Pumpkin Carving & Pinot at Sovino Wine Bar is back! Join us for some Halloween fun on October 28 or 30 at 6pm or 8pm or on Halloween at 6pm. Sovino will provide the pumpkins, carving tools, stencils, aprons and a glass of wine. Call for reservations.

Grandparenting 101 Class at MY Museum

 
10/29/18
 
$25
 
MY Museum (Monterey County Youth Museum)

MY Museum presents a Grandparenting 101 Class. What can you expect grandparenting a child ages birth to preschool? We'll discuss current topics about raising infants and toddlers. Fee is $25.

MIIS Lecture: A BLUEprint for Marine Resource Protection

 
10/30/18
 
free
 
MIIS, McGowan Building

Middlebury Institute of International Studies presents a free lecture by Meaghan Brosnan entitled A BLUEprint for Marine Resource Protection on October 30, 6pm-7:30pm in the McGowan Building, Room 102, on the campus of MIIS.

Over the last 40...

Pumpkin Carving and Pinot at Sovino Wine Bar

 
10/30/18
 
 
Sovino Wine and Beer Bar

Pumpkin Carving & Pinot at Sovino Wine Bar is back! Join us for some Halloween fun on October 28 or 30 at 6pm or 8pm or on Halloween at 6pm. Sovino will provide the pumpkins, carving tools, stencils, aprons and a glass of wine. Call for reservations.

Watch "Beetlejuice" at Osio Theater

 
10/30/18
 
 
Osio Theater

Beetlejuice is back on the big screen for its 30th anniversary! Enjoy this classic Tim Burton film starring Michael Keaton at Osio Theater on October 27 at 9:45pm or October 30 at 7:15pm.

Brews for Books at Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill

 
10/31/18
 
 
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.

Pumpkin Carving and Pinot at Sovino Wine Bar

 
10/31/18
 
 
Sovino Wine and Beer Bar

Pumpkin Carving & Pinot at Sovino Wine Bar is back! Join us for some Halloween fun on October 28 or 30 at 6pm or 8pm or on Halloween at 6pm. Sovino will provide the pumpkins, carving tools, stencils, aprons and a glass of wine. Call for reservations.

Paper Wing Theatre: The Rocky Horror Show

 
10/31 - 11/3
 
$30
 
Paper Wing Theatre Company

Paper Wing Theatre Company performs the fantastically fun The Rocky Horror Show on Thursday and Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 8pm and midnight, and on Halloween night at 8pm and midnight. Grab your squirt gun, rice, and fishnets and come sing along with all of your favorite songs!

Multi-day event ending on Sat Nov 03, 2018

Halloween Party at Bulldog British Pub

 
10/31/18
 
 
Bulldog Sports Pub - CLOSED

On Halloween night, Bulldog British Pub is throwing a party! The festivities start at 10pm. Get here early so you don't miss Fawk DJ with all his spooky tracks.