Enjoy a festive afternoon at Casa Serrano on Saturday, December 7, 3pm-4:30pm, where holiday magic meets the charm of a traditional British tea.

Tickets are $75 per guest, gratuity not included - purchase tickets here . All proceeds will benefit MHAA's historic Casa Serrano Adobe.

The Transformative Justice Center invites you to join us in celebrating our first anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2pm-6pm.

Meet a former prisoner and listen to their story, experience 10-30 minute prison cell simulations, learn about our Empathy in Action program, and enjoy a raffle, silent auction, and refreshments.

Fleet Feet is hosting a free Pub Run Kick Off for Monterey Bay Half Marathon Weekend. Join us at 6pm at Fieldwork Brewing Company and enjoy giveaways, raffles, and more. Post-run, we can grab a beer together.

All paces, levels, distances, and abilities are welcome. Register here .

I Heart You Candles and Gifts is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 1, 10am-6pm. Enjoy live music by Dan Cioper, prizes, specials, raffles, refreshments, and fun!

I Heart You features handmade organic soy candles made locally by Sherry Devine. Come find a unique gift or create your own customized candle in-house.

Headdress Salon presents our annual collaborative art show and celebration, November Skulls , featuring shadow boxes by Heather Jorgensen (a.k.a. Lili Jorge), photography by Michelle Robertson, and art by Rory Glass.

Browse the artwork while enjoying delicious food from The Side Kitchen and mingling with the artists and fellow community members. All art work is for sale.

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Edi Matsumoto on Saturday, Nov. 1, 3pm-5pm for a reception and book signing. In Otter Therapy , sea otters whimsically appear in reimagined classic masterpieces and transform into cultural icons, blending fine art with humor.

Venture Gallery is participating in the Open Studios Art Tour of Monterey County October 18-19, 11am-5pm.

See our artists give live demos and speak with them about their work. You'll also find bargain prices on quality original art, reproductions, and gift items that we don't typically stock.

Join Omatochi and the Urban League for a free Aging Well Expo for seniors at Scholze Park Center, 1pm-3pm. Admission is free - register here.

At the expo, enjoy activities, fitness demonstrations, raffle prizes, lunch, and learn about local senior services including Medi-Cal benefits and community resources, This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and have fun.

Monterey Police invite you to join them for Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, October 1, 9am-11am at East Village Cafe to enjoy coffee and conversation.

We're celebrating Recycled Records' 50th anniversary with a costume party on Sat., Oct. 25, 6pm-10pm! Wear your Halloween best and get a 10% discount, enjoy late record shopping, and listen to vinyl spinning all night long.

Gather with current owners Kellen and Bree and honor the shop's colorful history and bright future.

Are you interested in volunteering for Monterey Public Library or the museums? Come learn more! We're holding an orientation / information session on Friday, October 3, 5pm-6pm in the Community Room of Monterey Public Library. No registration is required.

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Evelyn Klein on Saturday, October 4, 3pm-5pm. View her new exhibit, Breaking Boundaries: Explorations in Mixed Media, and speak with her about her work.