Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey is offering a free self-defense seminar on Saturday, May 3, 10am-12pm. No experience is necessary! Register here.

This seminar is suitable for both men and women ages 13 and up regardless of fitness level.

Visit the Mother's Day Fair at Reflections Elegante Fine Art Gallery on May 3, 11am-7pm. Gallery artists will offer modestly priced paintings, tote bags, greeting cards, jewelry, books, and more gifts for Mom. Be sure to register for our raffle.

Current Comics is celebrating Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 3 - the best day of the year!

Stop by and get some special, select, fantastic FREE comics (while supplies last) and shop some great graphic novels, spectacular stories, and fun back issues in our "Priced as Marked" boxes!

We’ll also have our friends, Monterey Toys & Collectibles back at the shop, selling vintage toys from various franchises.

Stokes Adobe presents a Spring Market on Saturday, May 3, 12pm-5pm. Enjoy a variety of locally handmade gifts and wares for sale. Our Happy Hour Menu will be available beginning at 12pm.

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Lilly Campos on Saturday, May 3, 3pm-5pm. Drop by the gallery, meet Lilly, and view her exhibit which captures, in glass, the essence of a perfect summer day along California’s coastline. Lilly's art will be featured at the gallery through May.

History enthusiasts and scholars are invited to attend the 2nd annual Central Coast Conference, May 2-4 at Stanton Center Theater. This year the theme will be Seldom Heard History of the Civil War Era . Fee is $285 for the weekend ($100 for students and teachers). Space is limited. Learn more and register here

Wendi Kirby Music and Just Jazz present She Writes Songs , a women's singer-songwriter showcase and networking event featuring performances by Anne Sibley, Julie Capili, Jeni Keszler, Wendi Kirby, and Sarah Gillespie.

Enjoy music, wine, canapes, and a Q&A session with music executive Stephen Budd. Tickets $55 - purchase here .

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.

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.

Golden State Theatre and Classical Arts Entertainment presents The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine on Friday, May 3 at 7pm for an all-ages performance of Swan Lake . Tickets are $44-$122. For more information and to purchase...

Compact Disco presents DJ Patrick Wilson , known around the globe as a legend in the Soulful House community. An unapologetic champion of the Soul Experience, his sets weave together music that spans over three generations.