Events Calendar: 2025-12-01

Tai Chi for Beginners at Cooper-Molera Adobe

 
12/1/25
 
$10
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Join Tai Chi for Beginners on Mondays at 10am with Liana Olson, Senior Trainer with the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Held at Cooper-Molera Adobe either indoors or outdoors in the garden, weather permitting.

Join for one session or the entire series! Drop-in fee is $10. Details here.

Pub Run with Fleet Feet and Fieldwork Brewing

 
12/1/25
 
 
Fieldwork Brewing Company

Fleet Feet Monterey hosts a Pub Run every Monday at 6:00pm. We'll begin and end at Fieldwork Brewing Company. All paces, levels, distances, and abilities are welcome. Post-run, we can grab a beer together!

"All About Breakthrough" - Your Opportunity to Learn More

 
12/2/25
 
free
 
Breakthrough Men's Community

Breakthrough Men's Community presents a free one-hour session designed to introduce the core principles and transformative impact of the Breakthrough Men's Workshops.

These welcoming, no-commitment introductory sessions take place on the first Tuesday of each month, 5pm-6pm, led by Executive Director Arnold Westphal.

Shilstone and Wilson at Melville Tavern

 
12/2/25
 
 
Melville Tavern

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature Mark Shilstone and Rod Wilson. Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm.

WineDown Wednesday at Hula's

 
12/3/25
 
 
Hula's Island Grill

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.

Wednesday Jazz Night at Pearl Hour

 
12/3/25
 
$10
 
Pearl Hour

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.

Go Hiking with Monterey Hostel

 
12/4/25
 
Free
 
Monterey Hostel

Monterey Hostel invites you to join us for our weekly hikes. We meet at the hostel every Thursday at 12pm (note the new time!) and head to area hikes depending on available transportation. All are welcome. No reservations necessary.

Hikes will last approximately 2 hours and be in different locations each week. We aim to keep hikes accessible for beginners and all ages. Questions? Text the hostel at 831-677-6060.

Open Mic Night at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
12/4/25
 
free
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

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.

831 INK: First Friday Tattoo Special

 
12/5/25
 
 
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 night.

Traditional Tree Lighting on Colton Hall Lawn 2025

 
12/5/25
 
Free
 
Colton Hall Lawn

All are cordially invited to the Historic Downtown Monterey Traditional Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, December 5, 5pm-6pm. Join us on the lawn in front of Colton Hall by candlelight to share in this much-loved holiday celebration.

Enjoy cookies, cider, live music and caroling, and the lighting of the tree to bring in the holiday season. KMBY 1240 AM / 95.9 FM will broadcast the event.

First Friday at Monterey Museum of Art

 
12/5/25
 
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.

Storytime with Santa

 
12/5/25
 
$30
 
Campbell Community Center

Santa Claus is making a special stop at the Campbell Community Center to share a holiday story and spread some cheer! Parents and children will enjoy this festive annual tradition together, which includes a heartwarming story read by Santa, followed...

Community Yoga Class at Monterey Hostel

 
12/6/25
 
free
 
Monterey Hostel

Join Doris at Monterey Hostel for a yoga class focusing on functional core stability on the first Saturday of every month, 9:30am-10:30am. Beginners are welcome!

Improve your balance, mobility, and strength. Learn how to breathe,align, renew, reset, and strengthen so we can live our best possible life.

Sketching in the Galleries

 
12/6/25
 
 
Monterey Museum of Art

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.

Carol of Lights Celebration in Campbell

 
12/6/25
 
FREE
 
Downtown Campbell

The Carol of Lights is Campbell's annual celebration to open the holiday season. It features Santa visits, a petting zoo, donkey rides, bounce houses, craft tables, face painting, musical entertainment, and a community stage with performances from local dance teams.

Downtown Campbell Weekly Farmers' Market

 
12/7/25
 
 
Downtown Campbell

The Campbell Farmers' Market held on Sundays in Downtown Campbell is consistently rated as one of the best if not the best year-round Farmers' Markets in the South Bay. Come and enjoy the festive and vibrant community oriented atmosphere that attracts fans of the Campbell Farmers' Market from all around.

Old Capitol Books Chess Club

 
12/7/25
 
free
 
Old Capitol Books

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.

Storytime with Santa

 
12/7/25
 
$30
 
Campbell Community Center

Santa Claus is making a special stop at the Campbell Community Center to share a holiday story and spread some cheer! Parents and children will enjoy this festive annual tradition together, which includes a heartwarming story read by Santa, followed...

Sunday Jazz Nights at Pearl Hour

 
12/7/25
 
$10
 
Pearl Hour

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...

Dr. T and the Remedy at Melville Tavern

 
12/9/25
 
no cover
 
Melville Tavern

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature Dr. T and the Remedy, with Greg Tapson and Steve Moseley. Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended. No cover charge.

Poetry Workshop at Old Capitol Books

 
12/12/25
 
 
Old Capitol Books

On the second Friday of every month at Old Capitol Books, join us at 7pm for a poetry writing workshop with Brian Sheffield. All levels welcome. Free and open to everyone.

Academy of Classical Ballet - CA presents A Winter Wonderland

 
12/13/25
 
$35.00
 
Campbell Heritage Theatre

Join our heroine Beatrice as she travels through the enchanted forest and celebrates the joys of Winter with the Peppermint Princess, the Winter Fairy, Jack Frost and all their magical friends from Winter Wonderland. A festive show for the whole...

Academy of Classical Ballet - CA presents A Winter Wonderland

 
12/14/25
 
$35.00
 
Campbell Heritage Theatre

Join our heroine Beatrice as she travels through the enchanted forest and celebrates the joys of Winter with the Peppermint Princess, the Winter Fairy, Jack Frost and all their magical friends from Winter Wonderland. A festive show for the whole...

Tower of Power Holidays and Hits Tour

 
12/18/25
 
$89/$189 + $6.50 Facility Fee
 
Campbell Heritage Theatre

For 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music and a limited number of premium VIP Soundcheck Experience passes are available for this show!

"Scrooglesque" - Burlesque Show at Pearl Hour

 
12/26/25
 
$20
 
Pearl Hour

The Carmel Delights and a star-studded cast bring burlesque and vaudeville to Pearl Hour, serving you a speakeasy vibe with delicious craft cocktails and an all-inclusive environment on the last Friday of every month at 9pm. Ages 21 and over only. $20 cover charge.