MY Museum invites you and your children ages 3+ to join us on Saturday, July 1, 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.

Venture Gallery invites you to join us for an opening reception celebrating Venture Gallery's July exhibit, In Full Bloom by local artist Edi Matsumoto , on Saturday, July 1, 3pm-6pm. Drop by the gallery, view Edi's new paintings, and speak with her about her work.

Old Capitol Books is very pleased to report that Monterey is now part of the Pacific Northwest! Come celebrate with us and touring emo/indie bands Amazon Crimes , Callery Pear , and Noise of...

Bamboo Reef Dive Shop invites you to join us for a Monterey Bay Tritons meeting on Sunday, July 2 at 4pm.

The Monterey Bay Tritons is a local freediving and spearfishing group focused on underwater hunting, sustainable foraging, and community gatherings. The club will meet regularly at Bamboo Reef Monterey and will be a space where local divers can meet buddies, take courses, and plan trips.

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.

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!

Manasiri's Crepes and Sandwiches is offering free baklava and Arabic coffee to all who visit us on Tuesday, July 4. No purchase is necessary. Plus, families who spend $50 or more at our cafe will receive a free Nutella crepe.

Manasiri's is a family run cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. View our menu.

Monterey's annual 4th of July Parade is a must-attend celebration that draws approximately 15,000 people of all ages 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, 10:45am-5pm. Featuring live music and food for sale, this is a free event!

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 stamping, and cooking, 11am-3pm.

Namaste India Bistro is holding a 4th of July Lunch Buffet, 11:30am-2:30pm. Celebrate Independence Day and savor the essence of delicious Indian cuisine! Fee is $20.95 per adult, $15.95 per child.

Winner of Monterey County Weekly's awards for Best Farmers Market 2025 and Best Place to See and Be Seen !

The Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmers Market is held on Alvarado Street every Tuesday, 4pm-8pm, featuring local produce, crafts, and food vendors. Open rain or shine.

The Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmers' Market will be closed on July 4. But there are a lot of other things happening Downtown that day! Have a wonderful holiday celebration and join us at the next market on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 4pm-8pm.

Join Slowfiber owner Jaki Canterbury for a Slowfiber Book Club Sew Along featuring the book The Intentional Thread: A Guide to Drawing, Gesture, and Color in Stitch by Susan Brandeis. We will meet online on Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, 5:30pm-6:30pm, July 27 - Nov 9. Fee is $49.99 plus tax (and shipping if you aren't local); book is included, linen fabric add-ons are available for additional fee. Registration deadline is July 4.

The is not a class but a creative support and sharing book club. To participate, you need to be able to hand stitch. For more info and to register, visit the Slowfiber website .

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.

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.

Opening the 2023 Summer Concert Series season is the Rjae Haas Band, one of California's finest blues rock/classic rock/latin rock (Santana) cover bands!

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.

It's Trivia Night! Bulldog Sports Pub invites you to join us for a Pub Quiz with Nerdy Nick, held every Thursday at 8pm throughout the summer.

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.

Come join us for the Family Themed Recreation Swim Night! We have two fun nights planned for the month of July to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month. Pre-Registration is required.

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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.

Golden State Theatre presents The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour on Friday, July 7 at 7pm. Tickets are $30-$65. This event is for ages 18 and over. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here ....

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.

Car enthusiasts, come join us for our first formal car show in Downtown Campbell. We have a day full of fun for the entire family organized. It's going to be so much more than just a car show.

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 Adam Behan . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local 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. Tonight he'll be joined by Mario Valens of the popular Backyard Blues Band.

Advance reservations recommended, 831-375-6958.

Old Capitol Books presents singer-songwriter Jeremy Ferrara with Leche Malo on Saturday, July 1 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. $10 cover (but no one will be turned away for lack of...

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.

Nacho Bizness is turning seven years old! That’s like, 44 in cat years. Come celebrate with us on Sunday, July 9, 10am-2pm with food, drinks and fun at our Nacho Average Brunch.

Win fun prizes in our Brunch Bingo...

Watercolor workshop for beginners! Learn the basics of watercolor painting from artist Sonya Paz. She'll share tips on using her favorite brushes and teach you her techniques to make fabulously vibrant paintings!

Grab $2 and join us for a film screening of a classic movie in our intimate theatre!

Monterey History and Art at Santon Center is introducing $2 Tuesday Movie Night at Stanton. If you've got two dollars, we've got...

Tribe in the Sky presents a Community Jam every Tuesday night, 6:30pm-10:30pm, at Bulldog Sports Pub. All are welcome. Bring an instrument or just bring yourself - we want to make some music and have some fun! Enjoy drink specials and the full dinner menu.

The Joint Chiefs is one of the most versatile and exciting dance bands currently performing on the Northern California music scene. Their sound fuses elements of funk, acid jazz and classic R&B with their own signature groove.

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.

Om Studios presents a Sacred Sound Bath Workshop led by Emily Clark on Thursday, July 13 at 7pm. Fee is $30. Register in advance here. Our goal is for you to leave feeling renewed and rested....

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.

Learn to craft mocktails using natural ingredients such as rose flower, agave, raspberry vinegar, lemon balm, and a variety of fresh herbs, botanicals, and fruits with Dr. Therese Walsh and Dr. Darla Booth.

Old Capitol Books invites you to join us for our Philosophy Reading Group . This month, we're going to discuss women's role in philosophy - their contributions, criticisms, and the barriers they face. No prior reading required. Free and open to everyone.

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant invites you to join us for Karaoke Night on the second Friday of May, June, and July, 7pm-10pm. Our host will guide us through all sorts of musical fun!

Join the Monterey Pride Weekend Kick-Off Party at Bulldog Sports Pub hosted by Flex Party Pride on Friday, July 14, 9pm-2am. Cover is $15. Purchase tickets in advance here.

Come celebrate with the best music, drag performers, dancers, singers, and much more!

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

In honor of the Monterey LGBTQ+ Pride Parade, Sovino Wine Bar will be open at 11am on Saturday, July 15. Join us after the parade for drink specials and celebrations!

Monterey Peninsula Pride is thrilled our annual LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration and Parade will return to Downtown Old Monterey on Saturday, July 15.

The opening parade will begin at 11am, going down Alvarado Street from Pearl Street to Franklin Street. Then, at Custom House Plaza, 12pm-3pm, bring the whole family to shop and eat from a variety of local vendors and enjoy a lineup of queer entertainers including our endlessly talented emcees Rogue Roulette and Khloe QuarterPounder.

Performers and speakers Saturday afternoon will include: Diversity Celebration with Quazar, Grand Marshal Tyller Williamson, Golden & Olga, Xinistra, Paul Richmond, Helixir, WooWoo Monroe, Glodean Champion, and GoldenLuca Oake.

You're invited to Ladykind's Summer Pop-Up event with Cloud City Supply and Lotus Integrative Health & Nursing! Come join us for summer mocktails, food, games, prizes, and deals!

One of Old Capitol Books' favorite local musicians, Alex Ramirez, will be at the bookstore on Saturday, July 15 to celebrate release of his new album, Mint . Afterwards we'll dance to an all-vinyl set from Kenji Rei! Doors open...

Monterey Peninsula Pride presents our After Party for ages 21 and up at Pearl Hour cocktail bar on Saturday, July 15, 8pm-12am. $20 cover, proceeds support MPP.

Tonight, hosts Rogue Roulette and Khloe Quarterpounder will bring you a fantastic Studio 54 themed show. Expect to see all your favorite local performers and some added razzle-dazzle to celebrate Pride!

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!

Casey Starks Studio presents an Introduction to Handbuilding Pottery Workshop on Sunday, July 16, 10am-12:30pm. Fee is $130. Please register on our website.

In this workshop you'll learn general techniques including slab, pinch, and coil techniques. Come with your ideas and play with clay!

Bring out your inner artist and meet new friends at this social event. We will be providing a light snack or pastry and beverages. MUST BE 21+ yrs to register.

Casey Starks Studio presents a Make a Mug Workshop on Sunday, July 16, 2pm-4pm. Please register on our website.

In this workshop you'll learn how to make a mug using the slab-building technique. Emphasis will be placed on making a functional mug that feels nice in your hand and feels good to drink from. Some experience with clay would be helpful, but no experience is necessary.

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.

MidiCi Monterey invites you to join us for Jazz Night every Sunday, 5pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature musicians Martan Mann and Paul Contos. No cover charge.

Cypress Boutique has great summer outfits for your next vacation or day out with friends. We have lots of versatile styles for all genders. This week, include any accessory with your purchase and take 20% off the total.

Need help with styling? We're more than happy to assist you in creating fabulous looks. Visit the shop at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C.

Grab $2 and join Stanton Center for a screening of a classic movie in our intimate theatre! This is a great chance for you to sit back and relax. Films subject to change - call for film title, 831-372-2608.

Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis. Cash at the door only; please have exact change. Refreshments available for purchase on site.

Join us for this unique Sip & Shop Boutique experience with a live DJ by DJandJelly & bbcarolz. Listen to all those nostalgic slow jams from 50s to current while shopping & supporting your favorite plant store on the block.

Casey Starks Studio presents a Ceramic Painting Night where we'll paint a trinket dish on Wednesday, July 19, 6pm-7:30pm. Fee is $47. Please register on our website.

Looking for an easy and fun project to do in an evening with your pals? Come paint a ceramic trinket dish! Follow one of Casey's hand-drawn floral templates or paint your own design. No experience required.

During a Sound Bath you lie your yoga mat as you're guided by the sounds of crystal & Tibetan bowls, and other healing instruments into a state of meditation, relaxation, and possibly heightened sensations.

Every Thursday at 6pm, chess matches are played between the tumbling piles of books at Old Capitol Books. Come join us for a relaxed game, a chat, or a wee peek at a nearby page. Beginners are more than welcome. All books are 25% off during events.

Hill Street has been playing classic rock favorites live in the North State for over 10 years. They're a dynamic four piece cover group that loves the live rock genre. Foreigner, Toto, Santana, Elle King, No Doubt are some of their favorites. Hill Street strives to play every cover song as close to the artist as possible.

The Grapes of Laugh is roars into July at Tessora's! Helen Chu headlines the evening with Johnny Corn hosting and Tina Allen Gallo, K Cheng, Lynn Chen, and Uriah Jacquez jokestering in support.

Golden State Theatre presents the Grammy Award winning band Asleep at the Wheel on Friday, July 21, at 7pm. Tickets are $30-$65, purchase here .

Inspired by Western Swing and Honky-Tonk Country, the band was founded in 1970 and has been part of the American Roots music landscape ever since.

Your kids will have a blast creating their painting and chowing down on pizza while you get a few hours free to enjoy an evening out in Downtown Campbell.

Come join us for the Family Themed Recreation Swim Night! We have two fun nights planned for the month of July to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month. Pre-Registration is required.

Om Studios presents a Cacao Ceremony on Saturday, July 22, 6pm-8:15pm. Fee is $55. Register on our website.

Join this intentional ceremony with cacao facilitator Clarice Rama, a Brazilian native who will guide you through breath, meditation, devotion, and dance.

Get ready for an uproarious evening of laughter and entertainment at the Comedy Variety Showcase ! Join us for an unforgettable night filled with side-splitting stand-up comedy, hilarious skits, and rib-tickling performances on Saturday, July 22 at 7pm. ...

Celebrate the local arts and embrace the spirit of community at the Stanton Art Market on Saturday, July 23, 10am-4pm.

Immerse yourself in a captivating showcase of local talent and creativity, where artists come together to share their extraordinary work. Explore a diverse array of paintings, sculptures, crafts, and more, all crafted with passion and skill right here in our vibrant town.

Pearl Hour welcomes Elisa Carta from Lake Garda, Italy on Sunday, July 23, 7pm-10pm. Elisa is an herbalist and producer of Liquore delle Sirene.

Meet her along with the Oliver McCrum Wine & Spirits team who will take you through a tasting tour of Elisa's amaro, liqueurs, aperitivos and bitters in our outdoor patio garden. Ages 21+ only.

Grab your friends, family, and neighbors and head to Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill for a great meal and to support a great cause on Wednesday, July 26, 3pm-closing.

Please mention Monterey Public Library Friends & Foundation when you place your order, and a portion of your check will be donated to the nonprofit.

Casey Starks Studio presents an Introduction to Handbuilding Pottery Workshop on Wednesday, July 26, 5pm-7:30pm. Fee is $130. Please register on our website.

In this workshop you'll learn general techniques including slab, pinch, and coil techniques. Come with your ideas and play with clay!

Casey Starks Studio presents a Make a Mug Workshop on Wednesday, July 26, 5pm-7:30pm. Please register on our website.

In this workshop you'll learn how to make a mug using the slab-building technique. Emphasis will be placed on making a functional mug that feels nice in your hand and feels good to drink from. Some experience with clay would be helpful, but no experience is necessary.

Explore using branches, foliage, and flowers to create a beautiful floral crown to honor a Midsummer tradition. No experience necessary, just a desire to have fun and make something beautiful!

Daze on the Green is a fun and professional high energy party cover band from the San Francisco Bay Area that plays dance, classic rock, Top 40, 80’s rock, funk, country and anything else that gets a crowd going.

Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop presents a cigar tasting event featuring Oliva cigars, in celebration of the 135th anniversary of Oliva's Serie V. Participation fee is $40 for non-members.

Golden State Theatre presents legendary singer-songwriter Steve Earle on his Alone Again Tour: Solo and Acoustic on Thursday, July 27, at 8pm. Tickets are $30-$75 - to purchase, please click here .

Steve Earl's songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others. In 2020, he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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.

The Whisky Club invites you to learn more about M&H, an exceptional whisky distillery in Israel, on Friday, 3pm-5pm. Tal Chotiner of M&H will join us to taste and discuss the distillation process, nuances of expressions, and sample some classics already available at the Club. All M&H whiskies with be offered at 20% off in the tasting room and 10% off in the bottle shop.

Join the Ohana mental health team experts at Monterey Public Library as they share how Ohana, CHMP's innovative youth mental health program, is addressing the mental health crisis in Monterey County youth through treatment and prevention.

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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.

Compact Disco presents a night of house music featuring DJ Zoologic of Chicago and San Francisco and DJ Kenny Summit of Monterey on Friday, July 28, 7pm-2am. $10 cover. Ages 21+ only.

Golden State Theatre presents comedian Tim Heidecker on his The Two Tims Tour on Friday, July 28 at 8pm. Tickets are $30-$60. This event is for ages 18 and over. For more information and to purchase...

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.

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.

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Edi Matsumoto in person on Saturday, July 22 and 29, 10am-2pm. Drop by the gallery, view her new exhibit entitled In Full Bloom , and speak with her about her work. Edi's paintings will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of July.

Fieldwork Brewing Monterey invites you to join us and our friends at Animal Friends Rescue Project for a Barks and Brews Adoption Event on Saturday, July 29, 12pm-3pm. Grab a beer, chat with volunteers, and take home a pup! It'll be totally paw-some.

Youth Arts Collective invites you to a Summer Art Show Open House in our studio on Saturday, July 29 & August 5 & 12, 12pm-4pm. View and purchase work by young local artists!

YAC's Summer Art Show will open online on July 29 and run through September. Visit the online show here.

Om Studios presents an Inversion Workshop taught by Lynn Cordell on Saturday, July 29, 1pm-3pm. Fee is $35. Please register on our website.

Learn to move upside down with Lynn! This workshop will help you...

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents award-winning singer-songwriter Kris Angelis, whose newest album will be released in September. Enjoy wine tastings and wines by the glass or bottle while listening to her great music.

Compact Disco presents a night of tasteful, underground house music featuring DJ Jayvi Velasco of San Francisco and DJ Kenny Summit of Monterey on Saturday, July 29, 7pm-2am. $10 cover. Ages 21+ only.

Golden State Theatre presents Rush tribute band YYNOT on Saturday, July 29, at 8pm. Tickets are $25-$45. This show is for ages 18 and older. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click...

Bamboo Reef Dive Shop is now offering NAUI Kayak Diver courses on a monthly basis! Please register on our website.

Developed by Bamboo Reef and NAUI, this course is designed to provide you with the training and experience necessary to plan and execute dives from a kayak in the Monterey Bay Area and beyond.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Anthony Presti . 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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Big in sound and big in presence, the Houserockers have long been a favorite act for the City of Campbell's Summer Concert Series. They return for a special bonus concert on Monday, July 31st! Got it? It's the only concert of the 2023 series not happening on a Thursday.