Events Calendar: 2025-09-05

Festa Italia Monterey 2025

 
9/5/25
 
free
 
Custom House Plaza

Monterey's annual Festa Italia honors the local fishermen of Monterey, past and present. Enjoy three days of wonderful Italian food and drink and amazing entertainment , September 5-7 at Custom House Plaza.

Hours are Friday, 3pm-9pm; Saturday, 10am-9pm; and Sunday, 10am-6pm. Admission is free.

831 INK: First Friday Tattoo Special

 
9/5/25
 
 
831 INK

831 INK offers a tattoo special on the first Friday of every month, 12pm-8pm. Tattoos are first come, first served (no trading sign ins). No cap on number of tattoos per person, $50 each. We'll have a lot of designs to choose from.

With five artists on hand, you'll have minimal wait times. Bring a friend along and make it a memorable time. View details here.

First Friday at Monterey Museum of Art

 
9/5/25
 
free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Come celebrate the weekend with Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street with extended hours and free access to the galleries every First Friday of the month, 5pm-7pm. Enjoy an all-ages community gathering featuring art, music, refreshments, and a casual vibe.

Get creative with our turmeric sun print art activity tonight and explore the Museum's newly renovated Miller Adobe Garden with live music by Peter Barnes Martin .

Maya and Keith Rayburn at Albatross Ridge

 
9/5/25
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

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 selection of craft beer.

Matt Masih at Puma Road

 
9/5/25
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

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.