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.

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.

Golden State Theatre presents Molchat Doma on Tuesday, September 1 at 8pm. Tickets are $54-$100 For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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The City of Monterey is holding a meeting for members of the Old Monterey Business Association (OMBA) on Wednesday, September 2, 3pm-5pm, at the OMBA Office. This will be a stakeholder engagement meeting regarding the City's Economic Development Strategy (EDS)....

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.

The Golden State Theatre presents blues guitarist Tab Benoit with opener The Zac Schulze Gang on Wednesday, September 2 at 8pm. Tickets are $48-$65. For more information and to purchase tickets, ...

Golden State Theatre presents Katchafire on Thursday, September 3 at 8pm. Tickets are $50, general admission. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Hailing from New Zealand, Katchafire have become a global roots reggae phenomenon. This all-Maori band is bringing their pure classic sound to music lovers worldwide, delivering one of the most authentic reggae shows around.

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.

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

Old Capitol Books welcomes anarchist and former political prisoner Eric King on Friday, September 4, at 7pm for a discussion about political repression and the radical struggle against prisons and his recent book, A Clean Hell: Anarchy...

Authentic. Captivating. Unforgettable. The two-hour concert includes fan-favorites like Sweet Caroline, Cherry Cherry, Cracklin’ Rosie, Forever in Blue Jeans, September Morn, Coming to America, Hello Again, Play Me, I Am I Said, and more.

Venture Gallery invites you to a painting demonstration by Susann E. Cate Lynn on Saturday, September 5, 1pm-3pm. Meet the artist and discover her approach to her work, especially as it relates to her new exhibit at the gallery, Hometown and Around.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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...

Experience the Kindergarten classroom with DaVinci Academy teachers on a Saturday morning. For one hour, children participate in short lessons in reading, math, and handwriting, providing a gentle introduction to the DaVinci Program.

The Hot Spot Studios Monterey is teaming up with Monterey Dog Moms for craft days with a big heart to raise funds for Peace of Mind Dog Rescue on September 12 &...

Do you have holes in the knees of your favorite jeans? Stains on the sleeves of that comfy shirt? If you want to learn fast, instinctual, and decorative hand stitching and patching, join this 4-hour Boro Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber. Fee is $85 - register here .

The New Monterey Neighborhood Association (NMNA) is hosting our annual Park Feast for New Monterey residents on Saturday, September 12, 4pm-7pm, at Oak Newton Park.

Come meet your neighbors and enjoy an evening of good food,...

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.

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 the Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Peter Rowan on Saturday, September 12 at 8pm. Tickets are $43-$67 For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Wendi Kirby Music presents Grammy Award winning violinist Mads Tolling in a solo show at 4pm. Tickets are $50 - purchase here .

Seamlessly blending classical virtuosity with the world of jazz, pop, and folk music, Mads Tolling creates mesmerizing layers of sound using recording technology in real time.

Golden State Theatre presents The New Pornographers with openers The Bug Club on Tuesday, September 15 at 8pm. Tickets are $46-$70. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click...

Monterey State Historic Park presents a free talk by archeologist Dr. Ruben Mendoza titled “On the Edge of Empire: Archaeology of the Spanish Royal Presidio and Missions of the Monterey Bay, 1995-2025.”

Join us on Wednesday, September 16, at 6pm in California’s First Theater to hear from a scholar who has been instrumental in uncovering Monterey County’s early history and its Spanish and Mexican heritage.

Golden State Theatre presents Protoje on Wednesday, September 16 at 8pm. Tickets are $32-$60. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Protoje is the name that reverberates...

Golden State Theatre presents Demola on Thursday, September 17 at 8pm. Tickets are $37-$84. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Demola is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist,...

Join Alvarado Street Brewery Saturday, September 19, 1pm-5pm, on the historic Colton Hall Lawn for Oktoberfest 2026! After an incredible first year in 2025, we’re bringing it back for another afternoon of great lager, food, music, games and a whole lot of fun in the heart of Downtown Monterey.

Tickets go on sale on Saturday, August 22 at 11am.

This event is in partnership with and benefits the Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation .

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.

The Lighthouse District is hosting a free outdoor screening of the fun, all-ages comedy School of Rock (2003) starring Jack Black.

The film will be shown at 7:30pm in front of Scholze Park Community Center. You're welcome to come early and bring a picnic. Remember to dress warmly and bring blankets and/or chairs. No pets or alcohol.

What's the event like? View photos from Movie in the Park 2023.

Monteery History and Art Museum at Stanton Center presents Crooner Ed on Saturday, September 19, 7:30pm-9:30pm. Tickets are $25 for MHAA members, $30 for all others - purchase tickets 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. $5 cover. Ages 21+ only.

Golden State Theatre presents Samantha Fish with openers The Zac Schulze Gang on Wednesday, September 23 at 8pm. Tickets are $48-$84. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click...

Golden State Theatre presents Dogstar on Thursday, September 24 at 8pm. Tickets are $54-$477. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

What goes into a Dogstar...

Celebrate the groovy decade with live entertainment, a DJ spinning your favorite 70s hits, retro-inspired appetizers, themed photo opportunities, trivia, dancing under the stars, raffle baskets, and live entertainment.

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.

Golden State Theatre presents Linea Personal of Stockton, California on Saturday, September 26 at 8pm. Tickets are $36-$112. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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 City of Monterey is holding a free Winter Storm Ready Town Hall on Wednesday, September 30, 6pm-7:30pm, at Monterey Conference Center. All are welcome!

This informational event will feature a panel discussion with storm preparedness...

The City of Monterey is holding a free Winter Storm Ready Town Hall on Wednesday, September 30, 6pm-7:30pm, at Monterey Conference Center. All are welcome!

This informational event will feature a panel discussion with...

Golden State Theatre presents Geoff Tate on Wednesday, September 30 at 8pm. Tickets are $48-$100. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Multi-platinum selling, Grammy...