Community

Open House at Cha-ya in Honor of Temia

 
8/26/23
 
free
 
Cha-Ya Monterey Teahouse Boutique

Cha-ya Japanese Tea and Things invites you to join us on Saturday, August 26, 3pm-5pm, for an Open House to honor our dear friend and colleague Temia as she leaves Monterey and begins the next chapter of her life in Virginia.

Wendi Kirby Music Grand Opening Celebration

 
8/24/23
 
free
 
Wendi Kirby Music, LLC

Wendi Kirby Music invites you to join us for a Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, August 24, 5pm-7pm. Enjoy a ribbon cutting ceremony plus live music, wine, and small bites. All are welcome!

Wendi Kirby Music strives for excellence in creative music education for all ages, from little ones to seasoned adults.

Lighthouse Movie in the Park: "North Shore"

 
9/16/23
 
free
 
Scholze Park Community Center

The Lighthouse District is hosting a free outdoor screening of the surfing film North Shore (1987) , featuring some of the legends of pro surfing of that era and great surf cinematography.

The film will be shown at 7:30pm in front of the 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.

Event Sponsors : Escape Room 831 , Gianni's Pizza , GP Piping , Lilify , Namaste India Bistro , On The Beach , Sunrise Cafe

Chic Event Rentals' New Showroom

Monterey, CA

Did you know? A few months ago, locally owned Chic Event Rentals opened a beautiful, brightly-lit new showroom at 301 Lighthouse Avenue, directly above The Perfect Crumb Bakery. If you're planning a party, large gathering, or formal event - indoors or outdoors - we invite you to visit us and speak with our staff about the possibilities.

Chic specialize in high quality inventory at all price points and is a preferred vendor of almost every event venue, coordinator, and caterer in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties.

Coworking Day Open House at The Pearl Works

 
8/9/23
 
free
 
The Pearl Works

Join The Pearl Works as we celebrate the global movement of coworking with a free Coworking Day and Open House on Wednesday, August 9, 9am-6pm. In a culture that values the individual, The Pearl Works is unlocking the power of...

Celebrate PARK(ing) Day at Parklets in Old Monterey 2023

 
9/15/23
 
free
 
Old Monterey

The City of Monterey invites you to celebrate PARK(ing) Day, when we'll transform parking spaces into temporary parks on Alvarado Street between Pearl and Franklin. These parklets will feature green spaces, outdoor seating, and fun and educational booths.

Youth Arts Collective Needs Frames

Monterey, CA

Do you have extra frames at home? Here's your chance to clean out your closet and support Youth Arts Collective's art shows!

Every year, YAC gets more and more pieces with each show that we open. If you have...

Star Light at Pearl Hour: A Piece of New Monterey History

Monterey, CA

Have you seen the beautifully lit star in the patio garden at Pearl Hour? "Star Light" was built in 1984 by Kevin Hartley, the owner of Monterey’s legendary gay bar, After Dark, located here at 214 Lighthouse Avenue, from 1975 to 1999.

Back in the day, the star shone down on everyone from its place on the roof. But the star went dormant during the two ownership changes between After Dark and Pearl Hour. It returned in 2019, when Zeeek lovingly resurrected it and fastened it to the cement wall on the patio in preparation for Pearl Hour's first New Year’s Eve party. It has remained there to this day.

Read about a new wrinkle in the story here, added after publication of our newsletter.

Addressing Mental Health with Monterey County's Families

 
7/18/23
 
free
 
Monterey Public Library

Join the Ohana mental health team experts at Monterey Public Library as they share how Ohana, CHMP's innovative youth mental health program, is addressing the mental health crisis in Monterey County youth through treatment and prevention.

There will be...

Addressing Mental Health with Monterey County's Families

 
7/28/23
 
free
 
Monterey Public Library

Join the Ohana mental health team experts at Monterey Public Library as they share how Ohana, CHMP's innovative youth mental health program, is addressing the mental health crisis in Monterey County youth through treatment and prevention.

There will be...

The Pearl Works: Call for Art - Deadline August 5

Monterey, CA

The Pearl Works, located at 288 Pearl Street, is seeking art for their next show, Symbiosis , a juried exhibition of work by emerging artists from around Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties addressing the theme of symbiosis: mutually beneficial relationships between two groups or organisms.

Get more information and submit your art here by Saturday, August 5.

Order Takeout at Montrio & Support MY Museum

Monterey, CA

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal - has designated MY Museum as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for July and August 2023.

What does this mean? When you order takeout food from Montrio , 10% of your order will automatically be donated to this nonprofit children's museum in Downtown Old Monterey where curiosity and creativity flourish and both children and adults can discover the thrill of lifelong learning. (Please note: this offer does not apply to delivery orders.)

Opening Reception for "In Full Bloom" at Venture Gallery

 
7/1/23
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to join us for an opening reception celebrating Venture Gallery's July exhibit, In Full Bloom by local artist Edi Matsumoto , on Saturday, July 1, 3pm-6pm. Drop by the gallery, view Edi's new paintings, and speak with her about her work.

Meet Artist Edi Matsumoto at Venture Gallery

 
7/29/23
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Edi Matsumoto in person on Saturday, July 22 and 29, 10am-2pm. Drop by the gallery, view her new exhibit entitled In Full Bloom , and speak with her about her work. Edi's paintings will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of July.

Meet Artist Edi Matsumoto at Venture Gallery

 
7/22/23
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Edi Matsumoto in person on Saturday, July 22 and 29, 10am-2pm. Drop by the gallery, view her new exhibit entitled In Full Bloom , and speak with her about her work. Edi's paintings will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of July.

Congratulations to Mai Ryuno of Play Full Ground!

Monterey, CA

Congratulations to Mai Ryuno , artist and owner of Play Full Ground at 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite E, who recently received an Individual Artists Grant from the Arts Council for Monterey County!

For this grant application, Mai proposed a project to explore, experiment, and collaborate to make socially-engaged art by creating meaningful gatherings and a series of dialogues.

Please contact Mai Ryuno if you want help discovering your creativity and utilizing it to make everyday art!

Monterey Bay Tritons Freediving & Spearfishing Meet Up

 
7/2/23
 
 
Bamboo Reef Dive Shop

Bamboo Reef Dive Shop invites you to join us for a Monterey Bay Tritons meeting on Sunday, July 2 at 4pm.

The Monterey Bay Tritons is a local freediving and spearfishing group focused on underwater hunting, sustainable foraging, and community gatherings. The club will meet regularly at Bamboo Reef Monterey and will be a space where local divers can meet buddies, take courses, and plan trips.

Meet Artist Barbara Lee Furbush at Venture Gallery

 
6/24/23
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Barbara Lee Furbush in person on Saturday, June 24, 5pm-7pm. Drop by the gallery, view her new exhibit entitled Ephemeral Evolutions , and speak with her about her work. Barbara's prints will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of June.

Order Takeout at Montrio & Support Loaves, Fishes & Computers

Monterey, CA

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal - has designated Loaves, Fishes & Computers as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for the month of June 2023.

What does this mean? When you order takeout food from Montrio , 10% of your order will automatically be donated to this local nonprofit which provides low-cost computers and computer literacy classes to low-income families in Monterey County. (Please note: this offer does not apply to delivery orders.)

Youth Arts Collective: Pride Pop-Up Art Show 2023

 
6/1/23
 
 
Youth Arts Collective

June is Pride Month, and Youth Arts Collective is kicking it off with our upcoming Pride Pop-up Art Show opening on Thursday, June 1. It will be on exhibit at the studio and on our website . View it in person Mon-Fri, 3–7pm, and Sat, 12-4pm.

YAC is proud to be an LGBTQ+ affirming space, providing a space for young artists to find, express, and celebrate their identities.

Monterey Firefighters Beer Release Party at Alvarado Street Brewery

 
5/30/23
 
 
Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill introduces Rescue Hoperations, an exceptional beer meticulously brewed by us to honor our esteemed Monterey Firefighters. We're launching this great brew on Tuesday, May 30, 3pm-7pm. When you place your order that afternoon, it will...