Celebrate the holidays at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink, open daily November 21 - January 4 . At Custom House Plaza, located behind Portola Hotel & Spa in Old Monterey, skaters can spend the day in a winter wonderland by the Bay.

Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for children 12 & under. Skate rental fee is $5.

Join us for a fun hands-on Mini Christmas Trees Workshop and craft your own festive holiday décor! Participants receive a live 3” mini tree to decorate and take home. No experience required.

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.

Join us for a fun workshop where you'll learn how to create your own holiday succulent tree to decorate your home!

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents the musical duo Songbird Meadow . 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 musician Ryan Sesma . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

The sweetest Johnny Wicks tradition is back - our Hot Chocolate Candle Making Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 6pm.

Get cozy, pour a hot-chocolate-themed candle, enjoy drinking hot chocolate with all the goodies, and decorate your own gingerbread house. Register here .

Celebrate the season of light at Monterey Museum of Art's Winter Solstice Party on Saturday, Dec.20, 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Enjoy this year's Iluminado art exhibition, beats by DJ Atmos, delicious food from Ad Astra, wine from Scheid Vineyards, and craft beer from Other Brother Beer Co.

Om Studios presents a primal activation dance party led by Josselyn on Saturday, Nov. 29, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Fee is $35 - register here . Drop into the body, awaken primal wisdom, and explore the liberation of tribal ecstatic dance.

Pearl Hour presents the Al James Trio on Saturday, December 20 at 8pm. Ages 21+ only. $10 cover.

Al James's rootsy, soulful delivery is flavored by a variety of influences - everything from Jimi Hendrix to Stevie Wonder. His thoughtful, upbeat vocals and onstage charisma make for a great night of music.

Compact Disco presents a night of dance music featuring DJs Mr. V and Rated R on Saturday, December 20. Ages 21+ only.

Mr. V's wildly eclectic sound brings spontaneity back to the art of DJing. Experiencing one of his sets is like taking a trip back in time to dance music's golden age.