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.

Pearl Hour cocktail bar invites you to the Dirty Martini Cabaret, a sensual combination of drink specials, live jazz, and burlesque performances by members of Carmel Delights Dance Company . Held the first Thursday of every month at 8:30pm. Ages 21+ only.

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents father-daughter duo Keith and Maya Rayburn. Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

Come sing your heart (or your guts) out every Friday night at Sovino Wine Bar's Friday Night Karaoke, 7pm-10pm! It's a fun time.

Venture Gallery invites you a reception to meet our three local jewelry artists - Liliy Campos, Vanessa Martin, and Sandra Saldivar - on Saturday, January 4, 3pm-5pm. Drop by the gallery, view their join exhibit, and learn about their work.

The jewelry created by Campos, Martin, and Saldivar will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of January.

Reflections Elegante Fine Art Gallery invites you to meet our artists on the first Saturday of every month, 4pm-6pm. The gallery currently features the work of 27 visual artists - painters, photographers, and sculptors - from around California. This is...

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

Every Sunday, Pearl Hour cocktail bar presents an evening of live jazz music featuring the Zach Westfall Quartet beginning at 8pm. $10 cover. Ages 21 and over only.

The quartet features Zach Westfall (bass), Ben Herod (sax), Mike Lent...

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, 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.

The Golden State Theatre presents the very talented guitarist Dweezil Zappa. In addition to writing and recording his own music, Dweezil has carried on the legacy of his father, Frank Zappa. Monterey is one of the first stops on his upcoming 4-month tour! To purchase tickets, please click here .

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.

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).

The Golden State Theatre presents Lee Fields and the Monophonics along with opener Benny Trokan on Friday, January 10 at 8pm. Tickets are $43-$84. For more information and to purchase tickets, ...

Compact Disco presents DJ Gavin Hardkiss along with Kenny Summit on Friday, Jnuary 10. Admission is free until 9pm. Ages 21+ only.

Gavin Hardkiss helped pioneer the US electronic dance scene with the groundbreaking record label Hardkiss Music. He quickly joined the ranks of the International DJ elite, jetting to raves and clubs around the world to perform his eclectic sounds.

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents the musical duo Magenta Spreen , featuring singer-songwriters Kristen Gradwohl and Talmon Owens. Experience live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

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. Enjoy good food and good times! Reservations recommended, 831-375-6958.

Compact Disco presents a night of disco and house music featuring Oakland DJs Heather Besos and Mario Dubbz on Saturday, January 11. Ages 21+ only.

The Pearl Works offers Sunday Sessions, 10am-2pm, when students and working professionals can find a warm, supportive space to focus and get work done in our friendly, comfortable coworking space.

Enjoy a quiet atmosphere, nice desks and chairs, and fast, reliable wi-fi for only $20 per session. Register online here.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents Smoky Vegas Project . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Welcome to our exciting Watercolor Card Workshop to celebrate the New Year and learn the amazing techniques of "Shadow Hearts" with vibrant color mixing and detailed fine brush techniques to achieve a amazing stunning painted cards in this wildly...

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 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.

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter Zack Freitas . 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 Kristen Gradwohl. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Puma Road is a small,...

Experience the magic and adventure of Williams' timeless compositions performed live!

Compact Disco features DJ Geo Stasi with Brewbone on Saturday, January 18. Ages 21+ only.

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse hosts a Django Reinhardt Tribute Concert, 2pm-4pm. Cover is $30 in advance (call 831-375-6958), or $40 at the door.

Enjoy a delicious lunch and live Gypsy Jazz and Hot Club Swing with Dave Holodiloff (vocals, mandolin), Nelson Hutchison (guitar), Elijjah McCullar (violin), and Dan Robbins (bass).

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.

Om Studios presents a Restorative Yoga workshop led by Gennica Cochran. This gentle practice is designed to soothe the nervous system and release tension through a series of supported postures, calming breath work, and guided meditation.

Golden State Theatre presents The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour on Thursday, January 23 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $48-$99. This event is for ages 18 and over. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here ....

Old Capitol Books presents a night of live music featuring Richard Tripps , Kenji Rei , and Star Nut on Friday, January 24 at 7pm. Hear Richard's music ...

Ronstadt Revival featuring Shannon Rae is the premier tribute to Linda Ronstadt. The show features a full 7-piece band, including fiddle and pedal steel, to bring you the true authentic sound of the Ronstadt catalog.

Compact Disco presents legendary Dirtybird artist Mz Worthy and special guests on Friday, January 24. Ages 21+ only.

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

MY Museum present our annual Fun & Games Night for ages 21 and up only! Join us for tons of fun board games (both oldies but goodies and hot new ones), music and entertainment, awesome food from local restaurants, and an amazing selection of beer and wines. Admission is $55 per person - register here .

Golden State Theatre presents The English Beat . Tickets are $43-$67 - to purchase, please click here .

Dave Wakeling and The English Beat entered the music scene in the troubled times of 1979, bringing a message of love, unity, and a steady, rhythmic groove of danceable songs and helping to build the sound known as Ska.

Compact Disco presents a night of house music featuring the legendary Jayvi Velasco of San Francisco and Monterey's own Kenny Summit on Saturday, January 25. Ages 21+ only.

Language Studies at MIIS and Global Villagers invite you to join us for our monthly International Poetry Gathering at East Village Cafe on Jan. 26, 3pm-5pm.

Bring a poem to share in any language (your own original poem or that of a poet whom you admire), or listen and enjoy the sharing. No cover charge.

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.

The Pearl Works community coworking space hosts a Conversation Corner open to all on the last Tuesday of every month, 6pm-8pm. Meet some new people and bring a dish or treat to share potluck style. Suggested donation is $5-$20.

Please note: due to unpredictable weather, this class has been postponed. It will resume May 7 - July 23, 2025.

Join Om Studios for a rejuvenating 45-minute outdoor yoga flow class taught by Lindsay Wetterau amidst the serene beauty of the Cooper-Molera Gardens, right behind Alta Bakery every Wednesday at 12pm (weather permitting). Cclass is suitable for all levels. Learn more here - registration required.

The New Monterey Neighborhood Association (NMNA) Annual Meeting and Election is the association's most important event of the year, and all New Monterey residents are welcome!

On Jan. 29, 6:30pm-9pm, at Hilltop Park Center we'll elect NMNA officers and discuss plans for 2025. Mary Ann Leffel, District 3 Airport Commissioner, will also speak about the Monterey Airport.

The Golden State Theatre presents Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners on Wednesday, January 29 at 8pm. Tickets are $65-$417. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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

Bulldog Sports Pub invites you to join us for Country Line Dancing Night on Friday, Jan. 31, 6:30pm-10pm. We'll begin the evening with line dancing lessons with Nanci . Yee-haw!

Old Capitol Books invites you to join us for our Philosophy Reading Group . This month, we're going to discuss Susan Sontag's Against Interpretation . No prior reading required. Free and open to everyone.

The Golden State Theatre presents Take It to the Limit : A Tribute to the Eagles on Friday, January 31 at 8pm. Tickets are $61-$84. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here...

Carmel Delights presents a special evening of burlesque performances and live jazz music with "Misty Pearl: Stripped Down" at Pearl Hour on Friday, January 31, 9pm-11pm. Tickets are $25 - purchase here . Ages 21+ only.