July 1-4, Lighthouse Books is holding a sale in honor of Independence Day! Buy 2 books, get 1 book free. Buy 1 movie, get 1 movie free (DVD and Blu-Ray). We're open Sun-Thu, 11am-7pm, and Fri & Sat, 11am-8pm.

Experience the culture and flavors of Downtown Old Monterey at First Friday Monterey! Join us on the first Friday of every month, 5pm-8pm, on Alvarado Mall (Alvarado and Del Monte) and Custom House Plaza for a family-friendly event for all ages. Enjoy art, live music, food and drink specials, and outdoor games and activities. View a list of activities here.

Venture Gallery invites you to join us for a reception on Friday, July 1 beginning at 5pm. Venture Gallery's featured artist of the month, Carol Gray , will give a live painting demonstration, and jewelry artists ...

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

On Friday, 6pm-8pm, broadcasting on Zoom from the Slowfiber classroom, the shop owner will be hosting a free online Pro-Roe Stitch & Bitch. She'll give how-to demos and share applique patterns so everyone gathered online can make cloth patches featuring...

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents musician Sam Cauthorn. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Monterey Magic and Comedy Club is pleased to announce that our daily Magic Fusion show will feature comic magician Matt Marcy June 30 - July 5, with performances every night at 7pm and Saturday at 4:30pm. Purchase your tickets online today.

Pearl Hour welcomes DJ Gwynneth for an Italian style disco on the night of Friday, July 1. Please contact Pearl Hour to confirm start time.

We know that some of you have been fantasizing about gathering in dark parking lots. With strangers. To read poetry. Let Old Capitol Books help you with that.

We hold monthly Poetry Open Mic Nights on the first Friday of every month at 9pm in the parking lot behind our building (at 499 Calle Principal). Hosted by Brian Sheffield.

Montery Museum of Art on Pacific Street invites kids and their adults to join us for an afternoon of free art making with a museum educator on Saturday, July 2, 11am-1pm. No registration is required.

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Slowfiber presents a 4-hour workshop led by Lyn Sandberg entitled The Upcycled Quilt: A Hand Stitching Class Using the Siddhe People's Style of Construction Commonly Known as Kawandi . Held on Saturday, July 2, 12pm-4pm. Please register on the Slowfiber website .

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents award-winning singer-songwriter Sej Miles, whose musical influences draw from gospel, blues, and folk. Join us for wine tasting and wines by the glass or bottle while you enjoy this up and coming talent.

Pearl Hour presents DJ Sick James on Saturday, July 2 at 9pm. $5 cover charge.

Sick James has opened for such acts as Ice-T, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Sir Mix-A-Lot, KRS-One and many more at various venues such as the House of Blues, Viper Room, The Independent, The Roxy, Key Club and many more.

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.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist Peter Martin with jazz saxophonist Ben Herod. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

On the first Sunday of every month, 6pm-8pm, Old Capitol Books and Boukra Press host a poetry writing workshop. All levels are welcome. This is two hours of facilitated and structured poetry writing for only $10. Feedback given by trained and published poets.

Every Sunday, Pearl Hour cocktail bar presents an evening of live jazz music featuring the Zach Westfall Group beginning at 8pm. $10 cover. Ages 21 and over only.

Monterey's annual 4th of July Parade is returning to Downtown Old Monterey this year after a long pandemic haitus! A must-attend celebration that draws approximately 15,000 people to line the streets in and around Old Monterey, we invite you to join us and revel in the festive floats, patriotic displays, entertaining costumes, and musical bands. The parade begins at 10am sharp!

The City of Monterey's Big 4th of July Celebration and Backyard Food Fest will be held on the historic grounds of Colton Hall, 11am-5pm. Featuring live music and food for sale by non-profit vendors, this is free, all-ages fun!

Monterey State Historic Park Association presents July 4th Living History Day in the Memory Garden, located behind Pacific House Museum at Custom House Plaza. The whole family can enjoy historic demonstrations and participate in 19th century games, rope-making, leather craft, and cooking, 11am-3pm.

Fleet Feet Monterey hosts a Pub Run every Monday at 6:30pm. We'll begin and end at Fieldwork Brewing Company. All paces, levels, distances, and abilities are welcome. Post-run, we can grab a beer together!

Savvy Bar invites you to join us for our first Fun with Purpose Fundraiser on Monday, July 4, 8pm-1am. Tonight, our $15 cover charge will go to the Veterans Transition Center of Monterey County. There will be additional opportunities to donate during the evening.

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.

The Houserockers are a 10-piece rock band performing the greatest rock and roll songs ever recorded. Featuring a wailing 5 piece horn section and rock solid rhythm section, they bring the timeless classics and today's hits to life!

Play Bingo for Prizes Every Thursday at 7pm. Great Prizes Every Round! No Cost to Play.

Come to Bon Ton L'Roy's every Thursday, 7pm-10pm, and share some music at our Open Mic Night. Join this friendly, supportive group of people for a fun, low-key evening of originals and covers and make some new friends.

Monterey Magic and Comedy Club is pleased to announce that our daily Magic Fusion show will feature comic magician Matt Marcy July 7-12, with performances every night at 7pm and Saturday at 4:30pm. Purchase your tickets online today.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Linda Arceo . 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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Savvy Bar invites you to join us for a Fun with Purpose Fundraiser on Friday, July 8, 8pm-1am. Tonight, our $15 cover charge will go to the New Canon Theatre Company.

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Hey, it's our annual Summer Sidewalk Sale! Come check out what our merchants have pushed out to the curb for your bargain hunting pleasure on Saturday July 9th and Sunday, July 10th.

Become a better knitter! Join Slowfiber for Knitters' Tool Box, a 1-hour knitting lesson on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month at 12pm. In each lesson, you'll work on a single concept, creating a swatch you can finish in class. Register on the Slowfiber website. $10

Om Studios presents a Detox Breathwork Workshop with Justin on Saturday, July 9, 1pm-3pm. By using the breath we are able to travel deep into energies - each experience is unique yet profound. Advance registration required.

Every Second Saturday of the month, Downtown Campbell books street musicians to entertain you and many of our shops invite pop-up vendors to add some extra adventure to the shopping hunt.

We love making and wearing handknit socks! Slowfiber presents a class taught by Becky on how to knit socks from the toe up beginning on Saturday, July 9, 2pm-3:30pm and continuing on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of July & August. Fee is $70. Please register on Slowfiber's website .

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents vocalist Bronwyn Koryn. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite musical acts.

On the second Saturday of every month at 7pm, Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse presents Alligator , a legendary Blues, Zydeco, and Cajun guitar and fiddle player. Advance reservations recommended, 831-375-6958.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist Adam Astrup and vocalist Miranda Perl. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Please note: this event has been cancelled. Pearl Hour presents Back of House, a chef pop-up series featuring great food and drink. On Monday, July 11, 5pm-late, we're welcoming chef Ryan Balmain of Hindsight Seafood Cafe . Ages 21+ only. Walk-ins welcome.

Slowfiber hosts Stitching, the Histories, the Common Threads We Share , a free meet-up on the second Wednesday of every month, 11:30am-2:30pm. Please register on our website.

Join us while we stitch side-by-side and discuss our relationship to, our history with, and our practice in textiles. Whether you are a collector or just an appreciator, as long as you stitch you are welcome - slow stitch, cross stitch, embroider, quilt, whatever.

Arena performs Arena rock classics and and R&B dance music from the 70’s to today’s latest hits – older songs that are already classics and new ones that will be – all presented with extremely strong vocals, excellent instrumental skills, and dynamic stage presence.

MidiCi Monterey invites you to join us for Jazz Night every Thursday, 6pm-9pm. Tonight we'll feature vocalist Akina Miyata and keyboardist Bill Spencer.

Monterey Magic and Comedy Club is pleased to announce that our daily Magic Fusion show will feature magician Robert Hall July 14-19 every night at 7pm with additional shows Fri at 9pm and Sat at 4:30pm and 9pm. Purchase your tickets online today.

Savvy Bar is hosting a Fun with Purpose Fundraiser on Friday, July 15, 7pm-1am to raise money for New Canon's upcoming production of Macbeth . Tonight we'll have music, dancing, and a live auction. $20 cover charge will go to the theatre.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents award-winning singer-songwriter Kris Angelis. Enjoy wine tastings and wines by the glass or bottle while listening to her great music.

Relay for Life of Campbell returns to the Campbell Community Center track for its annual weekend festivities to celebrate the survivors, remember the loved ones we've lost, and raise money to end cancer.

Join Slowfiber at our Mend Bar on the third Saturday of the month, 10am-12pm. Fee is $10. Please register in advance.

We all have a mending pile. Maybe we either don't have the right colored thread or we lost the button or needles, or maybe our skills are rusty or non-existent. Hope is here! Slowfiber has it all and it's included in the price. We'll talk and work together - doing a chore has never been sew fun.

Join Monterey Museum of Art on Saturday, July 16, 5:30pm-7:30pm, to celebrate poetry. Poets Juan Felipe Herrera, Daniel B. Summerhill, Anthony Cody, and Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts will engage in shared dialogue about the creative process and deliver individual readings.

Tickets are $10 for students and MMA members, $20 for all others. Please purchase your tickets here.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents a performance by local favorite Vincent Randazzo, known as Leche Malo . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to this fantastic musician.

Pearl Hour presents a night of infectious grooves with The Joint Chiefs on Saturday, July 16 at 9pm. $10 cover. Ages 21 and over only.

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MidiCi Monterey invites you to join us for Jazz Night every Sunday, 5pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature Heartstrings Celtic Band.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents jazz guitarist Peter Martin and bassist Zach Westfall. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Pearl Hour presents singer-songwriter Leche Malo on Monday, July 18, at 8pm. $10 cover. Ages 21 and over only.

You will receive all of the supplies necessary to create your own glass painted masterpiece, one 16″ long authentic barrel stave, assorted color paints, paper template, paint brushes for the fine details and everything to make your own personal masterpiece!

Slowfiber invites all of you yarn junkies to join us on the third Wednesday of each month at 5pm for this free get-together. Register on our website as space is limited.

Let's eat, crochet, knit and spin together! We can enjoy a snack potluck while we work - bring something to share. Ages 16 and older only.

A sip & shop hearing experience with all those nostalgic slow jams from 50s to current while plant & boutique shopping. Complimentary adult beverage is served (to those of legal age).

Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop presents a cigar tasting event featuring AJ Fernandez's Bellas Artes, New World, and San Lotano cigars on Thursday, July 21, 7pm-10pm. Participation fee is $40 for non-members.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents local musician Zhjon . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant presents a Friends Trivia Night on July 22 at 8pm. Test your knowledge against other fans of the long-running TV show Friends and enjoy wine and beer.

Fee is $5 per team. Team size is limited to 6 people or fewer. Space is limited and reservations are required - please call 831-641-9463 or e-mail Sovino .

Savvy Bar presents the eclectic dance sounds of the Dave Holodiloff Band featuring Eric Rowe on keyboards and Elijjah McCullar on violin, 10pm-1am. Enjoy oak barrel-aged cocktails and small plates while you listen. Visit our website to obtain the prohibition password for entry.

Bamboo Reef Dive Shop presents a NAUI Freediver Certification Course, July 23-24. Spend Saturday learning theory in the classroom and practicing in the pool, then spend Sunday in the ocean testing out your new-found skills.

We'll equip you with valuable foundational knowledge on equalization, finning techniques, safety procedures, and more. Register online.

Join Petite Petal for a hands on workshop where we make a forever arrangement with dried flowers.

Monterey Peninsula Pride is thrilled that our annual LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration and Parade will return in-person on Saturday, July 23, 11am-3pm. This year's theme is Out and Proud .

The opening parade will begin at 11am on Polk Street and will move down Alvarado Street, culminating at Custom House Plaza. There, 12pm-3pm, enjoy a lineup of performers including DJ AyumiPlease, drag entertainers Rogue Roulette and Kloe Quarterpounder, and our distinguished and multi-talented Grand Marshal Ricardo Burney. Bring friends and family to explore local businesses, food trucks, and participating community organizations.

Youth Arts Collective is holding an open house in our studio on Saturday, July 23 and Saturday, July 30, 12pm-4pm. View our Summer Art Show and purchase works by young local artists.

YAC's Summer Art Show will open online on July 22 and run through September. Visit the online show here.

Become a better knitter! Join Slowfiber for Knitters' Tool Box, a 1-hour knitting lesson on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month at 12pm. In each lesson, you'll work on a single concept, creating a swatch you can finish in class. Register on the Slowfiber website. $10

Monterey Peninsula Pride presents an Out and Proud After Party for ages 21 and up at Pearl Hour cocktail bar on Saturday, July 23, 7pm-2am. $20 cover charge (cash only).

Tonight, we'll feature entertainment by multi-talented Pride Celebration Grand Marshall Ricardo Burney , drag performers Rogue Roulette and Chloe Quarterpounder, the Carmel Delights dance company, and DJ Luna M .

Earlier in the day, be sure to attend the Pride Parade in Downtown Old Monterey at 11am and the family-friendly Pride Celebration at Custom House Plaza 12pm-3pm!

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter John Vicino . 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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Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents musician Glenn Bell . 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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Pearl Hour presents Back of House, a chef pop-up series featuring great food and drink. On Monday, July 25, 5pm-late, we're welcoming chef Stephen Pacania . Ages 21+ only. Walk-ins welcome.

Experience Magic Hour sound bowl meditation and healing led by crystal healer, The Aura Stream, inside Momstera Lounge.

Grab your friends, family, and neighbors and head to Melville Tavern for a great meal and to support a great cause on Wednesday, July 27, 4pm-9pm. A portion of your check will be donated to Monterey Public Library Friends & Foundation .

The Whisky Club hosts Glendalough's regional manger Heidi Hannah for a discussion about this great Irish distillery. We'll have specials on Glendalough's whiskies and gins for one night only.

Fleet Feet Monterey is offering appointments on Thursday, July 28, 3pm-7pm, to talk with Dr. Travis Jurgens and Dr. Sarah Nelson of Bay Physical Therapy about your foot pain. They will be able to help you find solutions to your pain, as well as determine if physical therapy is needed. Schedule your one-on-one appointment here.

MidiCi Monterey invites you to join us for Jazz Night every Thursday, 6pm-9pm. Tonight we'll feature vocalist Miranda Perl and guitarist Adam Astrup. No cover charge.

Monterey Magic and Comedy Club is pleased to announce that our daily Magic Fusion show will feature magician David Goldrake July 28 - August 2 every night at 7pm plus Sat at 4:30pm. Purchase your tickets online today.

Locally Lit Candle Bar presents a Paint and Create Party for Adults. Fee is $55, which includes all supplies. Please register on our website.

In this workshop, we'll each create a custom candle with Johnny Wicks Candle Company and then Jess from Progress Not Perfection Paint Parties will walk us through making an acrylic painting on canvas.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Linda Arceo . 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 Golden State Theatre is hosting a screening of the documentary film Mister Candid Camera on Friday, July 29 at 7:30pm. The film explores the remarkable life and career of Allen Funt, the man who invented reality TV.

Tickets are $10-$20 - to purchase, please click here . An in-person Q&A with director Peter Funt (Allen Funt's son) will follow the screening.

MY Museum invites you and your children ages 3+ to join us on Saturday, July 30, as we partner with Red Engine Rides for a cruise around town. We're offering 15 minute rides in an open-air fire engine for $25 per person. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Rides depart every half hour, 10am-11am. Advance reservations required.

Taste of Campbell is a once a year opportunity to sample food from a bunch of Campbell restaurants that you've been wanting to try while also getting in an afternoon of wine and beer tasting. This annual jam packed event is held as a fundraiser for Campbell CERT.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents award-winning singer-songwriter Sej Miles, whose musical influences draw from gospel, blues, and folk. Join us for wine tasting and wines by the glass or bottle while you enjoy this up and coming talent.

Pearl Hour presents DJ Sick James on Saturday, July 30 at 9pm. $5 cover charge.

Sick James has opened for such acts as Ice-T, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Sir Mix-A-Lot, KRS-One and many more at various venues such as the House of Blues, Viper Room, The Independent, The Roxy, Key Club and many more.

Join the Dave Holodiloff Band at Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse on Sunday, July 31 at 3:30pm for the 13th Annual Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash Tribute Concert. $20 cover charge. Doors open at 3pm.

Today, the Dave Holodiloff Band will perform a broad and danceable selection of songs and jams spanning Jerry Garcia's career with The Grateful Dead, Old and In The Way, and more.

MidiCi Monterey invites you to join us for Jazz Night every Sunday, 5pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature saxophonist Gary Meek and pianist Martan Mann.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents jazz singer Akina Miyata . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.