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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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 .