Due to the pandemic, appointment cancelations, and an aging donor population, among other reasons, there is a national blood shortage crisis. Cloud City Supply, in partnership with Bud For Blood and the Stanford Blood Center, is hosting the first “Bud for Blood” blood drive on Saturday, April 1 st .

Join Simply Smashing Boutique for an Artist Reception for Omar Barba. Come meet the artist and learn more about his pieces from his Connections collection that are currently featured at Simply Smashing

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents musician Kyle Kovalik . 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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Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Wiliam Eatmon in person on Sunday, April 2, 10am-2pm. Drop by the gallery, view his new exhibit entitled Angels , and speak with him about his work. William's paintings will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of April.

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.

Calling all Trivia Sharks. Sunday night at LvL Up is your night. Come compete in weekly team trivia for prizes!

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.

Fleet Feet Monterey hosts a Pub Run every Monday at 6:00pm. 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!

Be inspired to create your own “Bye Bye Birdie Pop Art Garden Picks” collage style mixed media style artwork for this wildly fun and creative class.

What do mission-driven start-ups and non-profits really need from investors and donors to achieve impact? How can we strengthen relationships based on trust and transparency?

The Pearl Works presents a workshop entitled "Optimizing Impact: Sharing Strategies for Investing and Donating with Trust and Transparency" led by Taeun Kwon , Christine Dawson , and Judy Mahan on Wednesday, April 5, 6pm-7:30pm. Fee is $15 - please register online .

Come on down to Nacho Bizness on Wednesdays, 7pm-9pm, for Kahoot! Trivia Night. Eat nachos, drink drinks, win prizes, and have fun.

Every Wednesday, there are 3 rounds of trivia followed by a speed round⁠. After each round, small prizes are awarded. At the end, all scores are added and the person with the most points wins the big prize⁠.

Every Wednesday, Pearl Hour cocktail bar presents an evening of live jazz music featuring the Ben Herod Trio beginning at 7pm. Ages 21 and over only.

Join Bulldog Sports Pub for karaoke every Wednesday night at 9pm. Come on down and sing your heart out.

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.

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

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.

YASSS Monterey presents I Love House Music at Pearl Hour on the first Friday of every month, 7pm 'til whenever. Join us for a musical journey through the history of disco and house music featuring DJ Kenny Summit. Cover charge is $10.

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.

Campbell Kiwanis Club presents the 41st Annual Campbell Eggstravaganza Easter Egg hunt for children ages 1-12! It's a morning of free festivities that morning will include face painting, jump houses, a petting zoo, kids games, pictures with Campbell Kiwanis's special Easter Bunny, and an egg hunt with 23,000 eggs.

Come join us for the 22nd Annual Bunnies & Bonnets Parade in Downtown Campbell! This annual Easter Parade tradition features marching bands, dancers, animals, community groups, local organizations, and more. It's a wonderful Campbell tradition the entire family can enjoy!

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.

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

Anthony McGill, one of classical music’s most recognizable and brilliantly multifaceted figures, performs Debussy’s Premiere Rhapsodie and Weber Clarinet Concerto No.1, on a program with Mahler’s monumental Fifth Symphony.

On the second Saturday of every month at 10pm, Pearl Hour hosts The Roulette Hour , a drag, burlesque, and variety show featuring a dazzling array of talent hosted by Rogue Roulette and Khloe Quarterpounder. $15 cover charge.

Monterey Marriott Hotel invites you to enjoy Easter Champagne Brunch in our iconic Ferrantes Bay View Room overlooking beautiful Monterey Bay on Sunday, April 9, 10am-3pm. View the menu here. Please phone 831-647-4018 for reservations.

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.

MidiCi Monterey invites you to join us for Jazz Night every Sunday, 5pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature musicians Jon Dryden and Tom Langan.

Fleet Feet Monterey presents an Information Night on Monday, April 10 at 6:30pm for our upcoming 5k training program , April 15 - June 7. Meet our coaches and learn more about the program.

Whether it’s your first ever 5K, or your first in a long time, Fleet Feet has a beginner-friendly training program that will get you to the finish line.

Golden State Theatre presents Colin Hay with special guest Lazlo Bane on Monday, March 10, at 8pm. Tickets are $34-$74; to purchase, please click here .

Colin Hay is a Scottish-Australian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actor who came to prominence as the lead vocalist of the band Men at Work, and later as a solo artist.

SOIL JAMS is early for April. Join us for this unique Sip & Shop Boutique experience with a live DJ by YouCantStopMike & JAZZ.FM. Listen to all those nostalgic slow jams from 50s to current while shopping & supporting your favorite plant store on the block.

Please note that this event has been cancelled. The Whisky Club invites you to join us for Wednesdays at the Whisky Club , a live radio broadcast conducted right here in our front window by David Marzetti of...

Casa Isla Market is excited to host a Candle Making Workshop at the newly opened and gorgeous Florra in downtown Campbell. Be enlightened by our nontoxic coconut-soy candle-making process presented by our founder and chandler.

Old Capitol Books is hosting the 2023 Monterey Poetry Festival April 13-16. Featuring readings by Josiah Luis Alderete, Chris Carr, Angel Gonzalez, Heather Flescher, Susan Moon, and many more. Single event tickets are $10. See the schedule and buy tickets here.

On the second Thursday of every month, 7pm-10pm, Pearl Hour presents LGBTQIA+ Night featuring rotating DJs AyumiPlease and Luna.M. No cover charge. Ages 21+ only.

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen in Downtown Old Monterey invites you to make your own Pinot Noir blend with our winemaker, Garrett Bowlus, every 2nd Friday of the month, 5:30pm-8:30pm. Tickets available at the door; $35 for members, $50 for all others.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents Linda Arceo , an accomplished singer, songwriter, and acoustic rhythm guitarist. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Enjoy live taiko drumming performances at Stanton Cetner Theatre by Shinsho Mugen Daiko in celebration of the Cherry Blossom Festival on April 14 and 15 at 7:30pm. Click here for ticket links and information.

Tribute band, One of these Nights, brilliantly re-creates the harmonic sounds of the legendary Eagles. Blending five-part harmonies and 3 guitars, they so tightly execute the magical compositions of your favorite Eagles songs that you'll feel like you're at an actual Eagles concert!

Pearl Hour presents late night libations accompanied by jazz and funk music on the second Friday of every month at 10pm.

MY Museum invites you and your children ages 3+ to join us on Saturday, April 15, 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-11:30am. Advance reservations required.

The Old Monterey Foundation presents Plein Air in Old Monterey , featuring artists painting outdoors at historic adobes and gardens on Saturday, April 15, 10am-2:30pm. The public is welcome to stop by and watch the artists at work!

Afterwards, 3pm-4pm, an exhibit and sale of the art will be held on Calle Principal behind Monterey Museum of Art. Awards for the artwork will be announced at 3:30pm.

Monterey History and Art Association , along with The Arts Council for Monterey Country , David and Lucile Packard Foundation , and California...

Slowfiber invites you to join us for a workshop exploring sashiko stitching taught by textile artist Kris Nardello on Saturday, April 15, 10am-1pm. Fee is $70 - please register on our website .

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Enjoy an afternoon experiencing local wines, beers, cuisine, and live music at the 5th Annual Taste of Campbell Fundraiser. All wine will be sold below retail; snag some deals at the silent auction.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents musicians Tom Faia and Kate Miller . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street presents an outdoor dance party in our sculpture garden on Saturday, April 15, 7pm-9pm. It's a night of music, dance, art themed activities, museum tours, and local vendors of art, food, and beverages. $25 per person - please register online .

Great symphonic music brings us together, stirs the soul, and ignites the imagination. Join us in the transcendent experience of creating and hearing this extraordinary music live in concert, performed by talented musicians from within your community.

Flex Party presents Circus Carnival at Bulldogs Sports Pub on Saturday, April 15 at 9pm. Don't miss this amazing event featuring fire dancers, aerialists, acrobats, dance music with DJ Atmos, and more. Tickets are $20 per person - purchase online .

Buy, sell, trade video games, tabletop games, related gaming items at the AFKxp Game Swap. Vendors will have all kinds of games and other collectible items available for purchase. FREE, all ages welcome

Permanent jewelry is all the rage & Ever After Permanent Jewerly brings her own personal touch on getting you linked.

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

Join us for 23 beautiful wines and a very fine time. Come discover the latest crop of wines from California's fabled wine growing regions while exploring the cute and quirky shops of Downtown Campbell.

MidiCi Monterey invites you to join us for Jazz Night every Thursday, 6pm-9pm. Tonight we'll feature the Stu Reynolds Saxtet. No cover charge.

Esteban Restaurant presents a Winemaker Dinner featuring the Central Coast's Sabrine Rodems of Wrath Winery on Thursday, April 20. Reception is at 6pm. Dinner is 6:30pm-9:30pm. Fee is $165 per person plus tax and gratuity. To reserve your spot, phone 831-375-0176.

Bike enthusiasts, Workhorse Bicycles is having a little Sea Otter Classic kickback here at the shop on Thursday, April 20, 6:30pm-9ish. Expect a couple beverages, a couple of hangs, and all the good times. Feel free to come on by and say hello!

The Pearl Works presents a movie and discussion night on Friday, April 21, 6pm-8pm, featuring the documentary The True Cost , a groundbreaking documentary filmed all over the world the examines the textile industry and its global, social, and environmental impact. Please register here.

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

The Foolish Times invites you to help us clean up Downtown Old Monterey streets - let's beautify our beloved Downtown in honor of Earth Day!

Check in at 9am at the office of The Foolish Times next to the Hartness Gulch Walking Bridge. Bags, buckets, gloves, and pickers will be provided. All volunteers will receive a Foolish Times backpack with goodies!

Recycled Records will be celebrating Record Store Day on Saturday, April 22 with exclusive album releases plus freshly restocked new arrivals and recent releases. One day only.

Please check our Instagram page closer to the date to see a list of records we expect to have in stock.

Come join us for a fun booty workout followed by wellness shots & complementary stretching from StretchLab! Then enjoy a glass of champagne & cookie protein balls while you shop the latest trends at Bombshell Boutique!

Sakhi Sangam is a showcase of traditional folk dances from Gujarat, India. It's a community event, with a purpose of educating the community through song and dance on the Gujarati culture.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Joyce Sampson . 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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Golden State Theatre presents Christian recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman on Saturday, April 22 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $23-$88. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Wiliam Eatmon in person on Sunday, April 23, 10am-2pm. Drop by the gallery, view his new exhibit entitled Angels , and speak with him about his work. William's paintings will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of April.

The Ainsley House Spring Garden Concert Series welcomes back blues musician, Chris Cain for an ourdoor show in the Garden area! Gates open at 1:30pm. Show begins at 2pm.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents musician Glenn Bell . In recent years, he has performed as a member of the bands Sensory Tribe and The BASSment.

Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

MidiCi Monterey invites you to join us for Jazz Night every Sunday, 5pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature vocalist Lauri Hofer Romero and guitarist Bruce Forman. No cover charge.

Come celebrate Earth Month by learning to paint plants with artist Chelsey Magaoay at Botanics, Bubbles, & Beats at Momstera Lounge! All skill levels welcome. The owner of Momstera will be DJing the event and bubbly will be served at this fun evening.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey welcomes Gracie University 2nd degree blackbelt Sam Fernandez on Wednesday, April 26 (please note the date change) , for a Side Mount Master Class. Fee is $85 in advance, $95 on the day.

All belt levels are welcome. All affiliations are welcome. But space is very limited, so please register now to save your spot by calling us at 831-332-9876.

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.

Play Bingo for prizes at monthly Bingo Nights at LvL Up! Great Prizes Every Round! No Cost to Play.

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On the fourth Thursday of every month, Pearl Hour presents The Bassment, a Monterey based, ever-changing improvisational jam band fusing hip hop, neo-soul, and funk...with an emphasis on funk. $15 cover charge. Ages 21+ only.

Old Capitol Books invites you to join us for our Theory and Philosophy Reading Group. This month, we're going to discuss the work of U.G. Krishnamurti. Come talk about theory, philosophy, and how it relates to current events with a friendly group of readers and thinkers.

Golden State Theatre presents a local music showcase featuring The Dead Cassettes, Flaco el Jandro, Sensory Tribe, and The Scalps on Friday, April 28, at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $12.50. All ages welcome. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

The Carmel Delights and a star-studded cast bring burlesque and vaudeville to Pearl Hour, serving you a speakeasy vibe with delicious craft cocktails and an all-inclusive environment on the last Friday of every month at 9pm. Ages 21 and over only. $20 cover charge.

Slowfiber presents workshops on applique and embroidery on wool taught by Lisa Ruminski on Saturday, April 29, 12:30pm-4:30pm. Fee is $50. Please register on the Slowfiber website .

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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.

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse presents an evening of live music featuring T he Knotty G's on Saturday, April 29 at 7pm. No cover charge. Come enjoy great music, food, and drinks!

Established in Asheville, North Carolina, this fun-loving duo travels the country sharing their soul-soaked Americana music.

Join Monterey History and Art for our very first Open Mic Night at the Stanton Center . This variety open mic will showcase the talents and skills of our incredible community.

This event is free to perform in and free to attend. If you would like to perform, please click here to register. Donations will be accepted at the event on behalf of Gathering for Women.

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant presents a Paint and Sip Class ! This afternoon, 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. Fee is $40, advance registration required. All materials and instruction are included. Wine is extra.

Fleet Feet Monterey invites you to join us for our Big Sur Marathon After Party on Sunday, April 30, 4pm-7pm. Tickets are $20. Please register online.

Whether you plan on walking, running, or spectating at the Big Sur Marathon, join us on Sunday evening to enjoy exchanging race and training stories and socialize with the community at Fieldwork Brewing Company. The first round's on us!

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