Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant presents a Paint and Sip Class ! This evening, 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.

It's the perfect time to refresh your summer wardrobe!

Cypress Boutique is offering specials on chic summer dresses and beachwear for ladies, trendy warm weather outfits for gents, and must-have accessories such as sunglasses, necklaces, bracelets, and hats for everyone.

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.

Every Wednesday evening, Melville Tavern hosts the Hump Day Pedal Push: a slow, social bike ride along the Coastal Trail to Lovers Point and back, with a stop along the way to enjoy some food and drink together. All ages and biking abilities are welcome. Meet at 5pm at the tavern, depart at 6pm.

Bon Ton L'Roys Lighthouse Smokehouse presents Dave Holodiloff , performing a solo acoustic set of originals, jazz, bluegrass, Latin, Celtic, pop, and more every Wednesday, 7pm-9pm. No cover. All ages.

Weekly live multi-media trivia at Flights Restaurant & Bar in Downtown Campbell.

Every Wednesday, Pearl Hour cocktail bar presents an evening of live jazz music featuring the Ben Herod Trio beginning at 8pm. $10 cover. Ages 21 and over only.

Hear Ben Herod on saxophone and clarinet, Zach Westfall on bass,...

Come to Downtown Old Monterey for the annual 4th of July Parade , beginning Thursday at 10am sharp, and cheer on members of the Lighthouse District!

Led by the On The Beach Surf Shop vehicle, expect to see the owners of Escape Room 831 , American Burger, and The Break Room marching together in the parade. All are members of the New Monterey Business Association which supports the many small, locally-owned businesses along Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

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, embroidery, and tortilla making, 11am-3pm.

Come celebrate the weekend with Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street with extended hours and free access to the galleries every First Friday of the month, 5pm-7pm. Enjoy an evening of art, music, refreshments, and community gathering.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Kito Rayburn . 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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Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents Lindsay Beery . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

Pearl Hour presents Summer Fruits, a patio party on Friday, July 5 at 7pm with Chef Hollie Jackson. Enjoy Hollie's hot dogs, summer salads, honey cornbread, and stonefruit trifles plus cocktail specials and DJs playing funk, soul, and oldies.

Recycled Records presents an in-store performance on Friday, July 5 by Townsend's Solitaire , an awesome chamber-folk band from Seattle. They're now on tour celebrating a limited vinyl release of their debut LP, Glad To Be Alive .

Doors open at 7pm, music begins at 7:30pm. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

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.

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter Kito Rayburn . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse presents an evening of live music with singer-songwriter Frida Vossler on Saturdays, 6pm-8pm. No cover.

Characters Bar at Monterey Marriott Hotel presents jazz guitarist Mike Lent on Saturday, July 6. Doors open at 8pm. Music starts at 8:30pm. Enjoy some excellent jazz music and good drinks.

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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.

Every Sunday, 2pm-4pm, 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. Free for everyone.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist and songwriter 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.

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.

Wendi Kirby Music presents Sacred Sounds Monterey on Wednesday, July 10, 7pm-8:30pm.

Experience the ethereal tones of sacred crystal singing bowls, masterfully played by ValiAnna, a magical alchemist and seasoned practitioner of Shamanic studies. $35 in advance , $40 at the door.

Join photographer Frans Lanting in conversation with Weston Gallery artist Kenneth Parker on Thursday, July 11, 3:30pm-5:30pm at Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street.

Lanting and Parker will discuss Frans's Bay of Life project which combines art with conservation through education and engagement for the purpose of contributing to a sustainable future for Monterey Bay as a whole.

It's never too late to celebrate! Alma del Mar has been open in Downtown Old Monterey for exactly one year, and now it's time for a Grand Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, July 11, 5pm-6:30pm.

Join us for drinks, light appetizers, a raffle, and socializing.

Begin at the beginning with the Slowfiber Book Club Sew Along, starting Thursday, July 11 at 6pm. If you can follow instructions, have some sewing experience, and are comfortable with your machine, join us on Zoom twice a month.

We'll study the "Elementary Sewing Skills" book by Carolyn Denham while working on a Merchant & Mills pattern of your choice. Fee is $40. Register on the Slowfiber website .

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

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.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist and singer Blaise DiGirolamo performing cover songs and originals. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite...

On the second Friday of every month at Old Capitol Books, we dedicate a night to the creation and sharing of poetry. Join us for a poetry writing workshop at 7pm ($10) followed by an open mic poetry reading at 9pm (free).

Pearl Hour presents the Al James Trio on Friday, July 12, 9pm-12am. $5 cover charge. Ages 21+ only.

Al James's rootsy, soulful delivery is flavored by a variety of influences - everything from Jimi Hendrix to Stevie Wonder. His thoughtful, upbeat vocals and onstage charisma make for a great night of music.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents Cement Ship . 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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Join us for an evening filled with fun, laughter, and the joy of transforming...

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.

Characters Bar at Monterey Marriott Hotel presents jazz vocalist Scotty Wright on Saturday, July 13. Doors open at 8pm. Music starts at 8:30pm. Enjoy some excellent jazz music and good drinks.

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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.

The Portuguese Hall of Monterey presents the Festa do Divino Espirito Santo , July 13 & 14 at the Portuguese Hall of Monterey, located at 950 Casanova Avenue.

The Festa's traditional parade through Downtown Old Monterey...

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Gin Fragonard with Caden Crawford. 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 Janice's Jazz Jam, featuring vocalist Janice Perl.

Join us for the Back to School Drive hosted by Vibes & Smiles and Momstera Lounge . Come drop off school supplies for our dedicated educators. Ever After Jewelry & Kupwa Coffee will be popping up along with live DJs

Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop presents a cigar tasting event featuring Foundation cigars on Thursday, July 18, 7pm-10pm. We'll have fine cigars, raffle prizes, and lots of fun! Fee is $40. Ages 21 and over only.

The Golden State Theatre presents Toad the Wet Sprocket with opener JR Richards on Thursday, July 18 at 8pm. Tickets are $45-$100. For more information and to purchase tickets, please...

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.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents musician Kristen Gradwohl. 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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Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents award-winning singer-songwriter Kris Angelis . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

Compact Disco celebrates its First Anniversary on Friday, July 19 with a special show featuring DJs Doc Martin and Kenny Summit . Tickets are $40 in advance , $50 at the door.

A product of the 80s San Francisco dance music boom, Doc has performed everywhere from Ibiza to Tokyo.

Board and Brush presents a Mats and Mimosas Workshop on Saturday, July 20, 11am-1:30pm.

We all walk over doormats daily at home, and making personalized or seasonal ones is such fun! Fee is $45. Register here. For ages 21+.

Monterey Museum of Art presents a class on how to paint portraits from life on Saturday, July 20, 1:30pm-4:30pm, taught by McKenzie Floyd. Fee is $75 - register here .

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Venture Gallery is celebrating our 35th anniversary with a spectacular evening of art, wine, and chocolates on Saturday, July 20, 4pm-7pm.

Mingle with our artists, discover their inspirations, and engage in lively conversations. Tyller Williamson, Mayor of Monterey, will join us in commemorating this milestone.

A name known around the world that's synonymous with house music, DJ Gavin Hardkiss, will make his debut at Compact Disco on Saturday, July 20 playing alongside DJ Kenny Summit. DJs Loloh, Ed E and Brewbone will set the mood as doors open at 5pm for this special evening. Ages 21+ only.

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.

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter Kris Angelis . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

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The Golden State Theatre presents Micky Dolenz of The Monkees in an evening of songs and stories on Saturday July 20 at 8pm. Tickets are $44-$99. For more information and to purchase tickets, please...

Characters Bar at Monterey Marriott Hotel presents percussionist Marcie Chapa on Saturday, July 20. Doors open at 8pm. Music starts at 8:30pm.

Marcie has performed with Beyonce, Jay Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Jill Scott, Al Jarreau, and Mary J Blige.

Om Studios presents a Franklin Method Mat Pilates Workshop on Sunday, June 23, 1pm-3pm. Fee is $35. Register on the Om Studios website .

This workshop focuses on creating better body awareness through specific exercises using props and mat Pilates techniques.

Learn how to whip up your own customized salt and dive into the world of aromatherapy and Ayurveda!

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist and songwriter 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 cocktail bar presents an Herb Liqueur Tasting Class featuring bottles from Amara on Thursday, July 25 at 6pm in our patio bar. Tickets are $20 and include three tastings and light bar snacks.

In this class, we'll taste the special blood orange amaro and talk about ingredients, flavors, and health benefits of bitter herbs and citrus used in traditional bitter liqueurs.

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

The Creative Voice hosts a Pop-Up Choir Night - a one-night-only choir for local music lovers and the terminally shy where everyone gets to sing - at Wendi Kirby Music on Thursday, July 25, at 7pm. General admission is $25. If you purchase by July 24, you can buy one ticket and get one free!

Om Studios presents a meditative Sound Journey led by Jordan and Austin on Thursday, July 25 at 7:15pm. Leave this workshop feeling renewed and rested from just a short time of work. Fee is $25. Register on the Om Studios website .

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents the very talented singer-songwriter Johan Sotelo . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

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.

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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.

Old Capitol Books presents a Songwriter Showcase on Friday, July 26, 9pm-11pm. Tonight, local favorite Alex Ramirez will be joined by former bookstore boo Nostalgferatu and local musician Sej Miles . It's going to be a night of great music! $5-$10 cover.

Join Monterey Core Fitness in celebrating its 1-year anniversary with a Beach Party! This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Sign up here .

We'll kick things off on Saturday, July 27 at 9am with an energizing outdoor workout at San Carlos Beach. After the workout, we'll head back to the gym for small bites, refreshing drinks, and a photo booth.

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is holding a Used Book Sale on July 27, 10am-2pm, in the foyer of the Library. You'll find gently used books across all genres. Proceeds will benefit Monterey Public Library.

Current Comics, in conjunction with Monterey Toys and Collectibles, is hosting a huge trading card and vintage toy sale on Saturday, July 27, 11am-5pm.

We'll have some great vintage toys for sale plus a huge selection of Pokemon , Magic: The Gathering , and Yu-Gi-Oh cards.

Join us this Saturday, July 27th, from 2-4:30 pm for a splashing good time at our Under the CCC Rec Swim! Get ready for some "reel" excitement at the "fishing" station where you can win prizes! 🎣💦 Don’t miss out...

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen invites you to join us for a Sparkling Wine Release Party on Saturday, July 27, 5pm-8pm. We'll toast to summer with delicious food and wine plus live music. Tickets are $100 each - purchase here .

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter Dan Cioper . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

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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 eclectic disco music featuring DJ Julius Papp of San Francisco and DJ Traps on Saturday, July 27. $10 cover. Ages 21+ only.

Julius Papp's dance music roots lie in Disco of the 70s and New Wave of the 80s, but he's known for blending Soul, Latin, Afro, Disco, Jazz, and Electronic sounds with such fluidity that it can be difficult to identify his style.

Characters Bar at Monterey Marriott Hotel presents the Latin Jazz Collective with John Nava on Saturday, July 27 at 8pm.

This 7-piece ensemble creates a rich and eclectic blend of original compositions and highly acclaimed standard jazz arrangements steeped in authentic Latin rhythms.

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

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's trio. No cover charge.

Tessora's ever popular Paella on the Patio is back! The experience starts with seatings at 5pm and you can choose between the la carte options or a full meal experience with wine pairings.

The Pearl Works community coworking space is hosting a Conversation Corner open to all on Tuesday, July 30, 6pm-8pm. Meet some new people! This evening will be potluck style, so bring something to share. There's no charge, but please RSVP .

As a creative and entrepreneur, this workshop is designed to have an open discussion & provide a high level overview of setting yourself & business up, gain some financial literacy & discuss health care options as a self-employed entity.

This workshop is open to all

Reflections Elegante Fine Art Gallery is celebrating our opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony by Mayor Tyler Williamson on Wednesday, July 31 at 3pm. All are welcome!

Reflections Elegante will feature original painting, photography, and sculpture by 32 talented artists. We aim to be a sanctuary where creativity meets community and every visit enriches one's understanding of the world through the lens of art.