Attention, local residents! Monterey's Downtown Neighborhood Association invites you to join us for a meet up on Saturday, September 21, 10am-12pm, in the plaza outside East Village Cafe. Meet fellow neighbors, discuss neighborhood issues and how to improve them, and enjoy free coffee and Red's donuts.

Before Movie in the Park: Jumanji at Scholze Park on Saturday, stop by Current Comics, located only a half block away, to celebrate Batman Day.

They'll have free activity sheets, 11am-7pm, while supplies last, and a great collection of Batman comics for sale for all ages, including a reprint of the story that started it all in 1939.

Slowfiber presents a workshop entitled Intuitive Pattern Play led by instructor Patti Wells. It offers a chance for you to spend an afternoon using your sewing machine to create your own color-and pattern-play scarf pieced together from knit fabrics. Fee is $95. Register on the Slowfiber website.

Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill invites you to celebrate Oktoberfest with us on September 21 & 22. All weekend we'll offer $5 pours of all Alvarado Street Brewery's lagerbiers, Bavarian food specials, and limited edition glassware for $15 with any Lagerbier pour.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey is hosting a free Gracie Bullyproof Seminar for kids age 5-12 on Saturday, September 21, 1pm-2:30pm. Register here.

This seminar is a fun, safe, and empowering way for your child to learn essential self-defense skills. No prior experience is needed - whether your child is just starting out or has some experience, they’ll fit right in!

Monterey Museum of Art invites you to discover the creative possibilities of cyanotypes with professional marine biologists and artists Jenny Grossman and Madi McKay! Participants will make their own cyanotype paper and learn about different seaweeds and algae in Monterey...

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa invites the public to its 200th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 21, 2pm-5pm. Tickets are $65 per person (children 12 years and younger can attend for free). Purchase your tickets here.

Enjoy live music, Flamenco dancing, food and drinks, and tours of the property.

This Saturday's Movie in the Park: Jumanji is the perfect chance to enjoy a picnic in Scholze Park with friends and family. Newly opened International Cafe will help you enjoy the experience with their $20 Meal Snack Packs.

Simply stop by and select your favorite items from International Cafe's Mediterranean-style deli station. The staff will assemble a delicious Meal Snack Pack for you to share with family and friends. Whether you're vegan or omnivore, gluten free or dairy free, they have options for everyone.

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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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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The Lighthouse District is hosting a free outdoor screening of the classic, all-ages adventure comedy Jumanji (1995), starring Robin Williams and Bonnie Hunt.

The film will be shown at 7:30pm in front of the Scholze Park Community Center. You're welcome to come early and bring a picnic! Remember to dress warmly and bring blankets and/or chairs. No pets or alcohol.

View photos from last year's Movie in the Park here.

The Golden State Theatre presents Cold Case Live , on Saturday, September 21 at 8pm. Tickets are $42-$193. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here . Appropriate for ages...

Characters Bar at Monterey Marriott Hotel presents vocalist Julie Capili on Saturday, September 21 at 8pm. Enjoy some excellent jazz music and good drinks.