Events Calendar: 2026-05-01

831 INK: First Friday Tattoo Special

 
5/1/26
 
 
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.

Mother's Day Tea & Tour at the Ainsley House

 
5/1/26
 
$70
 
Ainsley House

We have a special series of Mother's Day themed Ainsley House Teas and Tour events that's perfect for mothers, friends, or anyone who enjoys dressing up and sipping tea.

First Friday at Monterey Museum of Art

 
5/1/26
 
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.

Violist Kim Uwate at Colton Hall

 
5/2/26
 
Free
 
Colton Hall

The City of Monterey presents a free concert by classical viola player Kim Uwate on Saturday, April 4, 4pm-5:30pm, at Colton Hall. Admission is free - registration required .

About Kim Uwate

Giving “performances from the...

Derby, Roses & Rosè

 
5/2/26
 
FREE
 
Tessora's Wine Bar

Get ready for an unforgettable in-person experience celebrating all things Derby, Roses & Rosè! Join

Downtown Campbell Weekly Farmers' Market

 
5/3/26
 
 
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.

Sunday Jazz Nights at Pearl Hour

 
5/3/26
 
$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...

Tai Chi for Beginners at Cooper-Molera Adobe

 
5/4/26
 
$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

 
5/4/26
 
 
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!

Tuesday Story Time at Rosebuds Kids Co.

 
5/5/26
 
Free
 
Rosebuds Kids Co.

Rosebuds Kids Co. invites you and your children to join us every Tuesday, 9am-10am, for our weekly story time at the shop. It's a cozy hour of books, connection, and getting out of the house with your littles. This is a free event. No RSVP required.

Qigong Class at Cooper-Molera Adobe

 
5/5/26
 
$15
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Join us at the Cooper-Molera Adobe for Qigong in the Cooper Gardens every Tuesday at 11:00am with Michelle Polkabla. This hour-long class is by donation. Arrive 10 minutes early to check-in.

Tuesday Night Jam at Bulldog Sports Pub

 
5/5/26
 
 
Bulldog Sports Pub

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.

WineDown Wednesday at Hula's

 
5/6/26
 
 
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

 
5/6/26
 
$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.

Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Scarf at Slowfiber

 
5/9/26
 
$145
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Unlock Your Creativity with Nuno Felt Scarf Making, a workshop led by instructor Sahar Jabr. Register here.

Join Slowfiber for this workshop perfect for beginners and intermediate participants. The goal? To unleash your inner artist and take home a one-of-a-kind scarf.

47th Annual Boogie: Campbell's Music Festival

 
5/16/26
 
free
 
Downtown Campbell

Rain or Shine! The 47th annual Boogie: Campbell's Music Festival is a free two day entertainment festival held annually in Downtown Campbell. It features five entertainment stages, continuous live musical entertainment, delicious festival food vendors, beer & wine, over 100 artisan booths, and a kid's zone with rides and amusements.

Lucky Star Dance Party with DJ Atmos at Pearl Hour

 
5/16/26
 
No cover
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Lucky Star, Monterey's premier LGBTQIA+ dance party, on the third Saturday of every month, 8pm until closing. Music by DJ Atmos. No cover charge. Ages 21+ only.

OMBA Monthly Business Meetup

 
5/20/26
 
Free
 
Old Monterey Business Association

The Old Monterey Business Association welcomes OMBA members to the association's Monthly Business Meetup on the third Wednesday of every month, 9am-10am.

This is great chance for OMBA members to chat casually, learn more about the association, and ensure your voice is heard in the district. RSVP and learn the meeting location by calling the office at 831-655-8070.

Sewing Machine Project Help Session at Slowfiber

 
5/22/26
 
$25 per hour
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents an open lab with tutor Claire DeLucchi to help you with your sewing machine project on Friday, May 22, 2:30pm-5:30pm. Fee is $25 per hour - book for as much time as you need in this drop-in class,...

Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Landscape at Slowfiber

 
5/23/26
 
$145
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a workshop entitled Felting Favorite Environments: A Landscape, led by instructor Sahar Jabr. Register here.

You’re invited to bring a landscape photo that speaks to you - a place you love, remember, or dream of. We’ll use it as inspiration for a wet felting project. The process is gentle, tactile, and meditative.