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.

Looking for a fun and creative night out? Our pottery wheel classes are the perfect blend of hands-on learning and artistic play. Whether you’re a total beginner or just curious to try, our instructors will guide you step-by-step to help you shape, center, and create something amazing.

Pearl Hour cocktail bar invites you to the Dirty Martini Cabaret, a sensual combination of drink specials, live jazz, and burlesque performances by members of Carmel Delights Dance Company . Held the first Thursday of every month at 8:30pm. Ages 21+ only.

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.

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents the Landing Trio featuring Keith Rayburn, Eliza James, and Rick Chelew. Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Talmon Owens of Magenta Spreen. 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 selection of craft beer.

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.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist and songwriter Peter Barnes Martin . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

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...

Join Tribe in the Sky at Bulldog Sports Pub every Tuesday for our weekly jam session and community connection, 6:30pm-10pm. We feature a dynamic mix of music, comedy, and storytelling. All ages welcome. Pet-friendly.

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.

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter Kito Rayburn . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

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.

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.

Monterey Peninsula Pride hosts Mocktails and Mingles at Pearl Hour cocktail bar on Saturday, January 10, 6pm-9pm.

Join us for some simply sweet and seasonal mocktails (and option cocktails) plus the opportunity to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ folks and allies.

Compact Disco presents a great night of house music featuring DJ Rick Preston and DJ Ed Marco on Saturday, January 10. Ages 21+ only. Admission is free until 10pm, $10 after.

Join Rogue Roulette and her fabulous friends for The Roulette Hour , a drag, burlesque, and variety show featuring a dazzling array of talent at Pearl Hour. $20 cover charge.

Wendi Kirby Music presents Movement as Medicine: A Six-Week Trauma-Informed Yoga Series beginning on Sunday, January 11, 10am-11am. Fee is $125 for the series - l earn more .

This series offers a soft, steady space to build nervous system resilience through embodied practice. Each week, we’ll move through guided, invitational postures and shapes, breathwork, and reflection designed to create a sense of inner safety, agency, and connection.

Wendi Kirby Music presents an afternoon recital by classical pianist Frank Wiens. Tickets are $50 - purchase here .

The program will include Liszt's transcriptions of Schubert songs, Beethoven's Waldstein sonata, Rachmaninov's second sonata, and a selection of work by Russian composers.

A heart-centered gathering for female entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow together—rooted in sisterhood, inspired by Femmesgiving, and grounded in community healing.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents Smoky Vegas Project . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

The Golden State Theatre hosts comedian Steve-O on Wednesday, January 14 at 8pm. Tickets are $42-$95. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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Golden State Theatre presents Shaun Cassidy on Thursday, January 15 at 8pm. Tickets are $35-$80. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter RJ DeMarco . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Join us in this hands-on workshop where you will learn about these fascinating self contained ecosystems, with a brief introduction to the origins and science behind Terrariums.
Shop privately at the Lounge after workshop

Compact Disco features DJ Geo Stasi on Friday, January 16. Ages 21+ only. Admission is free before 10pm, $10 after.

A member of Funk Lab Productions in the late 90s, Geo Stasi draws inspiration from such diverse genres as Funk, Disco, R&B, Soul, Freestyle, and Hip Hop.

The Golden State Theatre hosts comedian Jamie Lissow on Friday, January 16 at 8pm. Tickets are $42-$83. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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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.

We are excited to bring back one of our most loved and honored soloists, the Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang, in a program balancing the masterful First Concerto of Beethoven with three orchestral visions of the story of Romeo and Juliet.

The Golden State Theatre hosts Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn on Saturday, January 17 at 8pm. Tickets are $37-$77. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here ....

Compact Disco presents a night of disco and house music featuring Oakland DJs Heather Besos and Mario Dubbz on Saturday, January 17. Ages 21+ only. Admission is free before 10pm, $10 after.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist and songwriter Peter Barnes Martin . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Learn or brush up on the basic skills on how to care for your indoor plants.
Learn about tropical plants, their native climate and needs, managing lighting conditions, the proper soil for each plant and correct watering techniques. After, you'll be guided through the process to pot a plant !!! Have the opportunity to shop privately inside the Lounge while you are there and receive 15% off purchase. Space is limited for this workshop.

Golden State Theatre presents Billy F. Gibbons and the BFG Band . Along with the late Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons is unquestionably one of the finest blues-rock guitarists to emerge from Texas. Expect this show to deliver the goods. Purchase tickets here .

The Pearl Works hosts a free workshop, Level Up Your Goals, facilitated by Allison Rowland . Join us for a transformative session where we move past traditional productivity hacks to generate actual momentum on one of your most stubborn goals. Register here.

Because we’re done playing small

No “new year, new me” over here
it’s next level, same me energy only

1/22/26 | 6–8 PM
Tessora's Wine Bar
Sip wine 🍷, set intentions,...

Om Studios presents a Restorative Yoga workshop led by Gennica Cochran. This gentle practice is designed to soothe the nervous system and release tension through a series of supported postures, calming breath work, and guided meditation. Fee is $30 - register here .

Golden State Theatre hosts the legendary vocal group The Temptations , known for hits such as "The Way You Do the Things You Do" and "My Girl." Tickets are $65-$124. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter Kito Rayburn . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Join Om Studios for Yin Yoga and a Sound Journey led by Jordan. Immerse yourself in a blissful fusion of gentle yoga postures and soothing vibrations with sounds of crystal bowls, gongs, and other healing instruments. Fee is $30 - register here .

Compact Disco features DJ Geo Stasi on Friday, January 23. Ages 21+ only. Admission is free before 10pm, $10 after.

A member of Funk Lab Productions in the late 90s, Geo Stasi draws inspiration from such diverse genres as Funk, Disco, R&B, Soul, Freestyle, and Hip Hop.

Cooper-Molera Adobe hosts poet Shymala Dason for a reading from her latest collection of work, Carrying the Ocean , on Sat, Jan 24, 2:30pm-4pm.

From the reviving joy of monsoon rains and the scorching smoke of Indian-Malaysian funeral rituals to the quiet solace of an evening garden, the poems of Carrying the Ocean invite us into the immigrant journey.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Sarah Canet . 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.

The Golden State Theatre hosts An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes , including a screening of the film The Princess Bride , a Q&A session, and behind the scenes stories on Saturday, January 24 at 8pm. Tickets are $40-$185. For...

Petty Party is L.A.’s premier tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, featuring six of the top tribute musicians in the industry.

MY Museum presents our annual Fun & Games Night for ages 21 and up only! Join us for tons of fun board games, music and entertainment, awesome food from local restaurants, and an amazing selection of beer and wine. Admission is $55 per person - register here .

The International Poetry Gathering of Monterey welcomes Monterey County's new Poet Laureate, Marie Boucher, to East Village Cafe on Sunday, Jan. 25, 3pm-5pm. Join us for a celebration of words from the wilds rooted in community, care, and resilience.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents musician Glenn Bell . In recent years, he has performed as a member of the bands Sensory Tribe, The BASSment, and Yeobo.

Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

The Golden State Theatre hosts Dirty Dancing in Concert on Wednesday, January 28 at 8pm. Tickets are $54-$83. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents Linda Arceo , an accomplished singer, songwriter, and acoustic rhythm guitarist. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Golden State Theatre presents comedian Frankie Quinones on Friday, January 30 at 8pm. Tickets are $30-$70. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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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. Ages 21+ only.

Tonight's show, Fan Faves , celebrates sports, halftime performances, and favorite routines! Purchase tickets here.

Compact Disco presents DJ Gavin Hardkiss on Friday, January 30. Ages 21+ only. Admission is free before 10pm, $10 after.

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.

Join us at Cooper-Molera Adobe for an introductory workshop focused on rose pruning on Sat, Jan. 31 at 11am.

Whether you're new to rose care, want to enhance your pruning skills, or learn how to make rose babies, this session is designed just for you. $25. Register here.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents vocalist bronnnwynn , who brings her jazz vocal training to the table and fuses it with pop, rock, folk, and country.

Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite musical acts.

We're celebrating ONE amazing year at Tessora's!

Join us on 1/31 for live music by Simon Santiago

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents musician Maya Rayburn. Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Golden State Theatre presents Sons of Cream on Saturday, January 31 at 8pm. Tickets are $43-$91. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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Compact Disco presents a night of house music featuring the legendary Jayvi Velasco of San Francisco on Saturday, January 31. Ages 21+ only. Admission is free before 10pm, $10 after.