Join Sovino Wine and Beer Bar for Trivia Night to square off with other trivia aficionados every Wednesday at 7pm! Categories include random knowledge, sports, name that tune, food and drink, and more.

Golden State Theatre presents The Ulitmate Doors: Tribute to The Doors on Thursday, July 2 at 8pm. Tickets are $37-$61. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Pearl Hour cocktail bar invites you to the Dirty Martini Cabaret, a night of live jazz music and burlesque performances by members of Carmel Delights Dance Company .

Exit reality and slip into a world of sultry sounds, playful ambiance, connection, community, and fun. Ages 21+ only. $10 cover.

Monterey Public Library presents a free chamber music concert by performers associated with Carmel Bach Festival on Friday, July 3, 3pm-4pm, on the main floor of the library. All ages are welcome!

Limited seating is available on a first-come,...

At Six Over Coffee and Company, Iris Brooke will fill the walls with her artwork and welcome the community on Friday, July 3, 4pm-7pm. Join us for an art opening and a community fashion exchange. Bring a few pieces from your closet that no longer feel like you and leave with something that does.

Come and celebrate the 4th of July weekend with Oystertown! We're offering three specials: Lobster French Toast for dinner, Pulled Pork Sliders (smoked 14 hours then braised in PBR), and grilled oysters (Saturday only).

We open at 4:30pm. Happy hour is 4:30pm-5:30pm. Closed Sunday.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Kito Rayburn . 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 Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks performing Yes epics, classics, and more on Friday, July 3 at 8pm. Tickets are $67-$126. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click...

Monterey's annual 4th of July Parade is a must-attend celebration that draws approximately 20,000 people of all ages to line the streets in and around Old Monterey. We invite you to join us and revel in the festive floats, patriotic displays, entertaining costumes, and musical bands, including the 130-member Impulse Drum & Bugle Corps. The parade begins at 10am sharp.

Members of the New Monterey Business Association and their families, led by the On The Beach Surf Shop vehicle, are excited to march together in Downtown Monterey's 4th of July Parade - showing our civic pride, promoting our district, and having fun as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

We hope you'll join us at the parade on Saturday at 10am. Get details here.

The City of Monterey's Big 4th of July Celebration and Backyard Food Fest will be held on the historic grounds of Colton Hall, 10:45am-4:30pm. Featuring live music and food for sale, this is a free event!

Colton Hall Museum presents Old Flags of Monterey, an exhibit featuring a variety of historic and replica flags. The Museum will be open on July 4, 10am-4pm. Free admission.

Included in this exhibit are several original flags, dating from the 19th century, that are seldom on public display.

Monterey State Historic Park Association presents a free July 4th Living History Day for all ages in the Memory Garden behind Pacific House, 11am-4pm.

Bring the whole family for 19th century games, rope making, leather stamping, candle making, and guided history tours.

Stars, Stripes & Stories: A Fourth of July Celebration at Cooper-Molera Adobe is a free, family-friendly community event celebrating Independence Day through live performances, crafts, storytelling, and more, 12pm-4pm. View the schedule.

Pearl Hour hosts an extended set by house music DJ David Harness on Saturday, July 4, 2pm-10pm, out on our back patio. Tickets are $23 - purchase here . This is an extraordinary chance to welcome a master DJ back to the place where his career began. At 7pm, enjoy a taco bar by La Bahia .

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

Join Om Studios for a rejuvenating 60-minute outdoor yoga flow class taught by Naomi Lear amidst the serene beauty of the Cooper-Molera Adobe Gardens, right behind Alta Bakery, on Sundays at 9am (weather permitting). Class suitable for all levels. Learn more here - registration required.

Venture Gallery invites you to art demonstrations by Sahar Jabr and Evelyn Klein on Sunday, July 5, 3pm-5pm. Meet the artists and see how Jabr's three-dimensional felt and embroidery work integrate with Evelyn Klein's two-dimensional cyanotypes, etchings, and prints in their new collaborative exhibit entitled Intertwined .

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...

Emerald Art Studio is offering summer camps. Each week features a unique theme, and campers will enjoy a variety of drawing, painting, and ceramics activities every day, keeping the experience engaging and inspiring throughout the summer.

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

The Pearl Works coworking space hosts a free workshop entitled The Sustainable Scale: Balancing Sales, Success, and Steady Growth presented by Richard Baek on Tuesday, July 7, 12:30pm-1:30pm. Register here.

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Winner of Monterey County Weekly's awards for Best Farmers Market 2025 and Best Place to See and Be Seen !

The Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmers Market is held on Alvarado Street every Tuesday, 4pm-8pm, featuring local produce, crafts, and food vendors. Open rain or shine.

This summer, experience live jazz on the patio of Esteban Restaurant Tuesday evenings, 5:30pm-7pm, June 2 - July 28, when the Monterey Jazz Regional All-Star ensembles take center stage.

Enjoy extraordinary performances by talented student musicians representing the best of Monterey County. Reservations required - call 831-375-0176.

Slowfiber presents an open lab with garment guru Claire DeLucchi to help you with your sewing machine project. Fee is $20 per hour - book for as much time as you need in this drop-in class. Learn more and register.

The Campbell Summer Concert series is back for a full eight concert season in 2026 with a blend of old favorites and some acts that are new to the Campbell Summer Concert Series.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music, delicious dining, and a welcoming patio atmosphere at our Summer Soirée Live Music.

Join the Monterey Public Library Bookmobile for a special children's storytime on Colton Hall Lawn followed by a magical bubble performance by Miss Molly Bubbles on Friday, July 10, 11am-12pm. Free!

Compact Disco presents a great night of house music featuring Rick Preston and DJ Traps . Ages 21+ only.

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.

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.

Led by a professional artist, this class breaks watercolor into approachable steps from brush handling and washes to techniques like wet-on-wet and dry brushing. You'll work on how to bring softness and clarity into your art.

Wholehearted Tattoo is celebrating our 6th anniversary with a local flora and fauna flash event on Saturday, July 11.

Each artist will showcase their styles in unique flash pages of our local wildlife. Proceeds will be donated to our...

Join Monterey Museum of Art in the galleries for an inspiring afternoon with guest curator Cydney Payton and artist Jane Olin as they share their insights into Jane Olin: Some Trees .

Advance purchase is required....

Compact Disco presents a night of house music featuring DJ Mark Farina with Ivan Ruiz and Kenny Summit . Ages 21+ only. Tickets are $30 at the door.

Vida Dance Co. hosts a Line Dancing Night led by Dancing with Nanci on Saturday, July 11, 5:45pm-9:30ish. $20 at the door.

Grab your boots, bring your people, and get ready for a night of dancing, sweat, laughter, and good times! All skill levels are welcome - we'll start the party with a line dance lesson. Boots are encouraged.

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.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter RJ DeMarco , lead singer of the band Fernway . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

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

Rosebuds Kids Co. hosts a First-Time Grandparents Crash Course led by Sweet Peas Perinatal Support and Education on Sunday, July 12, 10am-11am. Fee is $25. Register here.

Autumn and Ella , a mother-daughter duo, will walk you through everything you need to feel confident, prepared, and helpful when that little one arrives. From current baby safety and sleep guidelines to understanding today’s parenting styles and knowing how to support (without overstepping), this workshop covers it all with warmth, humor, and zero judgment.

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 Native Daughters of the Golden West presents a talk by Jean Anton entitled "The History of the Chautauqua Movement and its Connection to Pacific Grove” on Monday, July 13, 7pm-8pm, at historic Casa Serrano. A $10 donation is suggested....

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 .

Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music, delicious dining, and a welcoming patio atmosphere at our Summer Soirée Live Music.

Bring the kids and get creative at Family Fun Friday! Join us at the Campbell Historical Museum for a day of free, hands-on crafts.

Tattoo artist Tiny Ghost of Portland Oregon, will be visiting Red Rabbit Tattoo, July 17 & 18. Book your appointment by contacting her via Instagram .

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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.

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.

Compact Disco presents a night of house music featuring DJ Blakkat , an original member of multi-platinum selling Mercury Prize winners M People. Working solo as either a DJ or a live act, he’s headlined such legendary venues as PSI in New York and Fabric Room 1 in London. Ages 21+ only.

Golden State Theatre presents comedian Jimmy Failla , host of FOX News Saturday Night with Jimmy Failla, on Friday, July 17 at 8pm. Tickets are $32-$84. For more information and to purchase tickets, please...

Step back into the vibrant art scene of 1870s and 1880s San Francisco, when new wealth fueled an unprecedented appetite for local art.

Join us at Cooper-Molera Adobe Museum for a free, intimate guided tour led by Nicholas Sanchez which explores the lives and works of six remarkable artists whose paintings grace the walls of the historic adobe.

Compact Disco presents DJ Seven Davis Jr and Joey Da Juice. Ages 21+ only.

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.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Adam Behan . 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 George Lopez on Saturday, July 18 at 8pm. Tickets are $77-$136. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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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.

MY Museum is turning 29! We are so honored to have served our community for nearly 30 years, and hope to keep doing so for another 30.

What do we do when we turn 29? We PARTY like a...

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.

Take a journey through Monterey's storied past with a historic walking tour of Colton Hall, the Old Monterey Jail, and the surrounding area. Free tours are scheduled the third Monday of each month at 10am and 2pm. Register...

Supergroup BPM brings its smooth jazz to Cella's Summer Sessions on Monday, July 20, 5:30pm-9pm. Tickets are $195 and include concert, dinner, wine (for those 21 and over), fees, taxes, and gratuities. Purchase tickets here....

The Pearl Works coworking space hosts a free workshop entitled Sacred Small Things: A Creative Reset for Busy Humans presented by registered art therapist Camille Henson on Wednesday, July 22, 12:30pm-1:30pm. Register here.

Visit the Heritage Theatre for a FREE Pop-Up Art Gallery in the lobby featuring original artwork by theatre volunteers, staff, and Campbell members.

Esteban Restaurant hosts an Agave Harvest Dinner on Thursday, July 23, 6pm-8:30pm for ages 21 and over. Experience an unforgettable evening of spirits forged from the heritage agave plant and a four-course menu to perfectly complement each pour. Price is...

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 .

Compact Disco presents legendary Baltimore DJ Charles Feelgood along with local favorite Monkeyman . Ages 21+ only.

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.

Step inside the Campbell Historical Museum for an adults-only social night featuring wine, mocktails, and a rare look at artifacts usually kept behind the scenes.

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.

Compact Disco presents a night of house music featuring the legendary Jayvi Velasco of San Francisco. Ages 21+ only.

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.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist and singer Blaise DiGirolamo performing cover songs and originals. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite...

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.

Monterey Museum of Art offers safe, creative experiences and tons of fun for children at our downtown Pacific Street location! Summer Camps are taught by professional educators, offering a wide range of skill-building and creative outlets for children ages five...

Compact Disco presents Los Angeles DJ Wally Callerio along with local favorites Loloh and Ed.E. Ages 21+ only.

Historian Dr. Lindsay Bell explores how a simple game grew into a powerful symbol of American identity, reflecting the nation's values, challenges, and aspirations.

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

Om Studios presents a Sacred Sound Journey led by Jordan. Join us for a grounding journey designed to guide the body into deep relaxation and the mind into stillness. Fee is $30 - register here .