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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...

Get a Free COVID Test, Support Flood Relief: Old Monterey Famers Market

 
5/23/23
 
free
 
Old Monterey

Need a COVID test? Ever since the Old Monterey Farmers Market reopened in the midst of the COVID pandemic, locally operated Lightspeed Testing has been administering free rapid COVID tests every Tuesday, 4pm-5:30pm, at the market.

As the nation moves away from the COVID emergency, Lightspeed Testing will be winding down operations, ending them by May 31. But, in this last month, Lightspeed wants to give back to our community!

In May, for every no-cost COVID test performed, Lightspeed will donate $100 to the Community Foundation of Monterey County’s flood relief fund (up to $25,000).

Testing is easy, and takes only a few seconds. View all Lightspeed's testing locations here.

Stanton Art Market

 
7/23/23
 
FREE
 
Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center

Celebrate the local arts and embrace the spirit of community at the Stanton Art Market on Saturday, July 23, 10am-4pm.

Immerse yourself in a captivating showcase of local talent and creativity, where artists come together to share their extraordinary work. Explore a diverse array of paintings, sculptures, crafts, and more, all crafted with passion and skill right here in our vibrant town.

Fleet Feet Monterey: The Big Run 5k

 
6/10/23
 
$45
 
Fleet Feet Monterey

Fleet Feet Monterey invites all runners and walkers to join us on June 10 for the Big Run 5k in celebration of Global Running Day! We're offering both an in-person and a virtual option for 2023. Register online. Fee is $45.

The Monterey course is stoller-friendly. All registered in-person participants will get a medal, technical t-shirt, and goodies from our sponsors.

Om Studios Reopens May 15

Monterey, CA

The renovations are done and Om Studios is back open again at 631 Cass Street, Suite B. We had to take a huge pause to repair winter storm damage, but the time away has allowed us to make some nice updates to our space.

We're now back to our regular schedule offering yoga, barre, and reformer classes. You can book your classes up to two weeks in advance on our website .

The Pearl Works: Desk Workspace Available

Monterey, CA

The Pearl Works, a locally operated co-working space at 288 Pearl Street, has openings in our Pod Desk Area. Now is the time to schedule a tour , meet some of the great people here, and see if having a dedicated desk would be helpful to you.

Our Pod Desk Area is an open office floor plan with a community vibe, open Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm.

Monterey Trolley Returns May 27, 2023

Monterey, CA

The Monterey trolley is returning! This free service will operate May 27 - September 4, 10am-6pm daily.

Park in the Downtown Monterey Garage (340 Tyler), Cannery Row Garage (601 Foam), or the Waterfront Lot (245 Washington) and get a free ride to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Lighthouse District, Downtown Old Monterey, and Old Fisherman's Wharf.

Monterey Trolley Returns on May 27, 2023

Monterey, CA

The Monterey trolley has returned! This free service will operate May 27 - September 4, 10am-6pm daily.

Park in the Downtown Monterey Garage (340 Tyler), Cannery Row Garage (601 Foam), or the Waterfront Lot (245 Washington) and get a free ride to Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Lighthouse District, Downtown Old Monterey, and Old Fisherman's Wharf.

2023 MY Museum Auction Live Until May 20

Monterey, CA

Only a few more days left to place your bids in MY Museum's online auction , which ends Saturday at 7pm. You'll find trips, spa services, gift cards to local restaurants, wine, new experiences, and fun family adventures.

The best part? Every penny goes directly to making this non-profit children's museum a better, safer place for the kids of Monterey County.

Monterey Peninsula LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration and Parade 2023

 
7/15/23
 
free
 
Custom House Plaza

Monterey Peninsula Pride is thrilled our annual LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration and Parade will return to Downtown Old Monterey on Saturday, July 15.

The opening parade will begin at 11am, going down Alvarado Street from Pearl Street to Franklin Street. Then, at Custom House Plaza, 12pm-3pm, bring the whole family to shop and eat from a variety of local vendors and enjoy a lineup of queer entertainers including our endlessly talented emcees Rogue Roulette and Khloe QuarterPounder.

Performers and speakers Saturday afternoon will include: Diversity Celebration with Quazar, Grand Marshal Tyller Williamson, Golden & Olga, Xinistra, Paul Richmond, Helixir, WooWoo Monroe, Glodean Champion, and GoldenLuca Oake.

Monterey History and Art Association's La Merienda 2023

 
6/3/23
 
$100/$125
 
Custom House Plaza

Celebrate the City of Monterey’s 253rd birthday with a very special barbecue buffet extravaganza, entertainment by Mike Marotta, Jr. and special guests, mariachi music, folklorico dancers, and a festive “Californio” party in the historic Memory Garden at Custom House Plaza. Tickets are $100 for MHAA member, $125 for all others. Ticket sales end on May 27.

Meet Artist Maria Poroy at Venture Gallery

 
5/20/23
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Maria Poroy in person on Saturday, May 20, 10am-2pm. Drop by the gallery, view her new exhibit entitled Art Squared , and speak with her about her work. Maria's paintings will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of May.

Meet Artist Maria Poroy at Venture Gallery

 
5/5/23
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Maria Poroy in person on Friday, May 5, 10am-2pm. Drop by the gallery, view her new exhibit entitled Art Squared , and speak with her about her work. Maria's paintings will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of May.

Monterey Garden Tour 2023 Includes New Monterey Homes

 
6/10/23
 
$25
 
Casa Del Oro Garden

Monterey State Historic Park Association and the Historic Garden League present the Monterey Garden Tour on Saturday, June 10, 11am- 4pm. Tickets are $25 per person. Please reserve your tickets online today.

The self-guided tour will feature Casa del Oro Garden at Monterey State Historic Park plus 11 private gardens in the New Monterey Area. Learn about rainwater catchment systems, water-wise plantings, and weed suppression methods.

Monterey Garden Tour 2023

 
6/10/23
 
$25
 
Casa Del Oro Garden

Monterey State Historic Park Association and the Historic Garden League present the Monterey Garden Tour on Saturday, June 10, 11am- 4pm. Tickets are $25 per person - reserve your tickets online .

This self-guided tour will feature Casa del Oro Garden in Old Monterey plus 11 private gardens in the New Monterey Area. View beautiful gardens and learn about rainwater catchment systems, water-wise plantings, and weed suppression methods.

Thanks to Old Monterey's 2023 Earth Day Cleanup Volunteers!

Monterey, CA

From the Old Monterey Business Association and The Foolish Times: a huge thank you to the folks who participated in the community clean-up to help tidy the Downtown and Wharf on April 22.

After separating the recyclables, batteries, and cigarette butts, there was much less trash that went in the dumpster than in prior years. Cigarette butts were still the number one thing we eliminated from the streets and, thanks to TerraCycle, they will be recycled.

Stay tuned: The Foolish Times will organize another clean-up event in July combined with a meet up at the Stanton Center!