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.

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.

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.

Rosebuds Kids Co. hosts a Postpartum for Partners Workshop led by Sweet Peas Perinatal Support and Education on Sunday, August 2, 10am-11am. Fee is $35. Register here.

You'll learn what to expect during the postpartum and newborn phase, understand how birth and postpartum affect mom and baby, and discover how you can be a supportive presence for both of them.

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.

Fleet Feet Monterey hosts a Pub Run every Monday at 6pm. 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!

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.

Join Surfrider Foundation Monterey County for a Blue Beers Mixer at Out of the Barrel beer garden on Tuesday, August 4, 5pm-8pm. All are invited to hang out with the Surfrider's team and volunteers and connect...

Every Tuesday at Vida, we line dance! Join us 6:30pm-8:30pm in the studio. Fee is $15 per person for this mixed-level class.

From beginner to advanced, Jess and Josh have you covered, so if you've been curious about trying line dancing, you’ll be taken care of no matter what level you're at.

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 Australia's Thunder from Down Under male dance revue on Wednesday, August 5 at 8pm. Tickets are $36-$95. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here . Please note: adult themes.

Come get your global groove on at this International Potluck and Dance hosted by Global Villagers Community at East Village Cafe on Thursday, August 6, 5:30pm-7:30pm. We've got the live musicians ready and invite you to come dance with us, learning steps from around the world. Learn more.

Cella Restaurant's Master Class Series continues on Thursday, August 6, 6pm-8pm, as we explore agave spirits. Tickets are $113 each and available through OpenTable . Space is limited. Ages 21+ only.

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Patrón Latin Rhythms is a Bay Area based Latin band made up of nine musicians/friends who collaborate to play a diverse range of Latin music such as Latin Jazz, Latin Rock, Mambo, and even Ol' Skool R&B/Latin Funk! Native to the East Bay, our local Latin legends are the life of the party!

Every Thursday night, Vida Dance Co. offers Bachata and Salsa classes for all levels: Bachata class at 6:30pm, Salsa class at 7:30pm. Fee is $15 per class, or $25 for both.

Our studio is all about good vibes, good music, and community. Whether you've danced before or have no idea what you're doing (yet), you'll feel right at home here. It's just dancing, laughter, and a whole lot of fun.

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.

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, $60 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.

Monterey Car Week is beginning with a remarkable display of historic race cars on Alvarado Street on Friday, August 7, 5pm-7pm! Come on down, see the cars up close, and meet the drivers. This is a family-friendly event.

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.

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter HOLYSEA . 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 Sammy Johnson on Friday, August 7 at 8pm. Tickets are $42 each, general admission; buy a 4-pack of general admission tickets for $36 each. For more information and to purchase tickets, ...

Join us for the Friends of the Campbell Library's monthly book sale held on the second Saturday of each month! There will be gently-used board books, children's books, and adult books available for purchase. We will also have...

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.

Ever dreamed of turning a blank wall into a show-stopping statement? This hands-on mural painting class is your chance to scale up your art.

Compact Disco celebrates the beginning of Car Week with a great night of house music featuring DJs Kenny Summit and Joey Da Juice. Ages 21+ only.

Vida Dance Co. hosts a Line Dancing Night led by Dancing with Nanci on Saturday, August 8, 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.

Om Studios presents a Lion's Gate Portal Workshop: an invitation to pause, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and realign with what matters most as summer winds down. Experience an intention-setting session, slow flow yoga practice, the healing energy of reiki, and the soothing vibrations of sound bowls.

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.

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.

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.

Golden State Theatre presents Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys on Saturday, August 8 at 8pm. Tickets are $65-$153. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here ...

Join Roulette Productions at Pearl Hour for Super Queeros: Pow! Bam! Glam! on Saturday, August 8, at 10pm. Heroes will rise, villains will steal the spotlight, and absolutely no one will escape without a dramatic entrance. Ages 21+ only with ID.

Tickets are $20 general, $30 VIP - purchase tickets here .

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 Pearl Works coworking space hosts a meetup of the Monterey Bay AI Assocation on Thursday, August 13, 4pm-5pm. Register here.

The Monterey Bay AI Association is a community for leaders...

The City of Campbell's 2026 Summer Concert Series presents the return of local favorites, The Cocktail Monkeys ! No intro needed.

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 explorer and award-winning author, James Michael Dorsey, at Monterey Library for a free talk entitled “Libraries Beneath the Sand." Register here - seating is limited.

Today, James will discuss an extraordinary journey to Timbuktu which took place three decades ago, in which he worked with Tuareg nomads to save centuries of priceless African literature from advancing Al Qaeda forces.

Compact Disco presents a great night of house music featuring DJs Juan MacLean and Kenny Summit . 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.

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 celebrates the last days of Car Week with a great night of house music featuring DJs Marc Cotterell , LoLoh , and Ed.E . Ages 21+ only.

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.

Get ready for a warm summer evening filled with laughter, prizes, and community spirit. Whether you’re a seasoned bingo pro or just coming for the good vibes, you’ll be supporting a wonderful cause while having a blast.

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

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. $5 cover. Ages 21+ only.

Golden State Theatre presents comedian Maria Bamford on Saturday, August 15 at 8pm. Tickets are $43-$67. To purchase tickets, click here .

Maria Bamford is a stand-up comedian, actor, star of Netflix's "Lady Dynamite," and author of the New York Times Bestselling memoir "Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult." Stephen Colbert called her his "favorite comedian on earth."

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.

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 .

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.

Monterey History and Art Museum at Santon Center hosts Soapbox Stageworks ' Summer Comedy Kickoff on Friday and Saturday, 8/21 & 8/22 at 7pm and Sunday, 8/23 at 2pm. Three hilarious short plays, one hour of nonstop laughs.

Tickets are $35 general admission, $25 for students and active military. Purchase tickets here.

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.

Join MMA in the galleries for an inspiring afternoon with guest curators Cynthia Wagner Weick and Joaquin Turner as they share their insights into A Visual History of Art and Architecture in Monterey .

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Om Studios presents an Extended Vinyasa Yoga Workshop led by Jordan on Saturday, August 22, 5pm-6:45pm. Fee is $30 - register here .

Join Jordan for a 105-minute traditional vinyasa practice designed to...

Compact Disco presents a great night of house music featuring DJ Ben Annand with Ivan Ruiz . Ages 21+ only.

Monterey History and Art Association presents a Mexican Fiesta Dinner Fundraiser for Casa Serrano on Saturday, August 22, 5:30pm-9pm. Tickets are $100 each. RSVP by August 16 here .

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Maya Rayburn . 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 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.

Golden State Theatre presents Sun Kil Moon on Saturday, August 22 at 8pm. Tickets are $43-$79. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Come celebrate Rosebuds Kids Co.'s first birthday on Sunday, August 23, 11am-4pm! We’ll have sales, a raffle, giveaways, treats, and plenty of fun for the whole family.

It's been one year of secondhand finds, tiny shoppers, new friends, and community, and we're so grateful for every single person who has been a part of it.

Monterey History and Art Museum at Santon Center hosts Soapbox Stageworks ' Summer Comedy Kickoff on Friday and Saturday, August 21 & 22 at 7pm and Sunday, August 23 at 2pm. Three hilarious short plays, one hour...

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist Adam Astrup and vocalist Miranda Perl Astrup . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Be inspired to create your own whimsical “Succulent Painted Planter” . This is a beautiful spring inspired metal planter to bring out your inner artist! Join us to paint this fun masterpiece, all you need to bring is yourself. No experience necessary!

In this free, multimedia presentation at First Theater, music writer and historian John Brackett, author of Touch of Grey, or How the Grateful Dead Became Pop Stars , will detail the creation of The Grateful Dead's 1987 hit song, "Touch of Grey," and the official music video ’s connection to Monterey County. Learn more and register.

Big in sound and big in presence, the Houserockers have long been a favorite act for the City of Campbell's Summer Concert Series. They return for the finale in the City of Campbell's 2026 Summer Concert Series.

Wendi Kirby Music presents an Immersive Sound Bath Workshop by Hannah of Holistic Han Sound Healing on Thursday, August 27, 6:30pm-8pm. Fee is $40 - purchase tickets.

This is an evening designed to help you return to the present moment through reflection, gentle breath awareness, and calming sound.

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 .

Pearl Hour and Encounters of the Funky Kind present Soul Dive: A Night of Soul Music on Thursday, August 27, 8pm-12am. No cover. Ages 21+ only.

Tonight, we're diving into all things soul, Motown, Northern, sweet, and Chicano with vinyl DJ sets by Ruca Records, Funky Jarocho, Kenji Rei, and Oh-So-Ritmico.

Think the history of rock and roll happened somewhere else? Think again. The Santa Clara Valley has been home to some of the nation's most influential musicians and bands, including the Grateful Dead, the Doobie Brothers, and many others who got their start right here in the South Bay.

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.

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

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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, Pearlesque Premieres , will feature seasoned stars of burlesque, brand new acts, first-timers to the Pearl Hour stage, and first-ever on-stage performances. Purchase tickets here.

Red Rabbit Tattoo is marking our 1 Year Anniversary with a one-day flash event on Saturday, August 29, 12pm until closing. Come get tattooed and celebrate with us!

Flash will be posted on the day of the event . Tattoos are $100 per person, cash only. Designs will be apx. 2"-3" - black and gray or color. Arms and legs only. First come, first served.

The Japanese American Citizens League Hall hosts a 3-day pop-up art exhibition entitled The Beauty and Wonder of Wabi-Sabi, August 28-30. Admission is free. Hours are: Friday, 5pm-7pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 1pm-4pm.

In this exhibit, artists Adam...

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 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 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...

Recycled Records is excited to host a performance by Terceira on Saturday, August 29 at 7pm.

Come enjoy this free show of locally-grown alternative electronic music. Doors open at 6:45pm. All are welcome.

Pearl Hour presents the Al James Band on the last Saturday of the month 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.

Rosebuds Kids Co. hosts a Siblings Transitions Circle led by Sweet Peas Perinatal Support and Education on Sunday, August 30, 2pm-3pm. Fee is $35. Register here.

Dream Lab at Play Full Ground presents a free event entitled Coastal Conversations: Between Tide and Paper on Sunday, August 30, 2pm-4pm. Join Mai Ryuno and Emily Gottlieb for an afternoon of conversation, seaweed pressing, and creative exploration inspired by the Monterey Bay coast. RSVP here.

Whether you're an artist, educator, scientist, student, nature lover, or simply curious, you're warmly invited to join us. No previous art or science experience is necessary. Learn more.

California State Historic Parks and the Monterey State Historic Park Association present a free event for all ages at Stevenson House entitled "Robert Louis Stevenson in the South Seas," 2pm-4pm.

Hear stories of Stevenson’s life in Samoa and discover objects, photographs, and artwork from his life and family. Afterward, mingle in the Stevenson House garden and enjoy light refreshments courtesy of the Robert Louis Stevenson Club of Monterey.

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.