Explore your creative side at MMA's new event, Sketching in the Galleries! Immerse yourself in our current exhibitions and learn about the art on display. Materials provided.

Slowfiber presents a Tiny House Workshop taught by Carol Brower on Saturday, August 16, 12:30pm-4:30pm. Fee is $100 - register on Slowfiber's website .

Come spend the afternoon with Carole Brower building and...

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.

The Lighthouse District's own Monterey County Film Commission (MCFC) has 20 exclusive tickets to the Monterey Motorsports Festival on August 16. Each ticket is $85, and 100% of proceeds directly support the non-profit MCFC.

Tickets are first-come, first-served! To purchase, email Moira LaMountain .

Compact Disco presents DJs Gavin Hardkiss and Jay Aye on Saturday, August 16. Ages 21+ only. Happy hour 5pm-9pm. Free admission before 9pm.

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.

Summer Pottery Paint Nite – A Cloud City Supply x The Art Beat Collab

Join us for a starry summer evening in a galaxy not so far away as Cloud City Supply teams up...

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents talented singer-songwriter Gin Fragonard . 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 Americana/Blues/Rock/Reggae- Roots musician Dan Cioper . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Come down to Bulldog Sports Pub and watch UFC 319 on Saturday, August 16. The fights start at 7pm - come early for good seats and enjoy some food and drink.

Tonight's match features the World Middleweight Championship bout between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.

Pearl Hour presents Lucky Star, Monterey's premier LGBTQIA+ dance party, on Saturday, August 16, 8pm until closing. Music by the illustrious DJ Atmos. No cover charge.

The Golden State Theatre presents Fleetwood Macrame on Saturday, August 16 at 8pm. Tickets are $37. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Fleetwood Macrame...