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.

If you've ever wanted to try throwing clay pottery on a potter's wheel, the Art Beat has a Potter's Wheel workshop every Friday that's perfect for novices and first timers.

Old Capitol Books presents a night of poetry to celebrate the publication of a new chapbook by local poet Heather Flescher on Friday, August 23 at 6pm.

Heather will be joined by poets Paul Corman-Roberts, Cassandra Dallett, Jeff Erwin, Kent Leatham, K.R. Morrison, Brian Sheffield, and Kim Shuck.

Golden State Theatre presents comedian Cristela Alonzo on Friday, August 23 at 8pm. Tickets are $30-$50 - purchase here .

Cristela Alonzo made history when she became the first Latina to create, produce, and star in her own network sitcom, Cristela , for ABC. Her stand-up comedy specials, Middle Classy and Lower Classy , are currently streaming on Netflix.

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.