The Pearl Works community coworking space hosts a Conversation Corner open to all on the last Tuesday of every month, 6pm-8pm. Meet some new people and bring a dish or treat to share potluck style. Suggested donation is $5-$20.

The Pearl Works offers Sunday Sessions, 10am-2pm, when students and working professionals can find a warm, supportive space to focus and get work done in our friendly, comfortable coworking space.

Enjoy a quiet atmosphere, nice desks and chairs, and fast, reliable wi-fi for only $20 per session. Register online here.

It's Christmas Day at the bookstore! Come celebrate this special and magical day with us. We'll be open at 2pm and have hot chocolate, games, sweet treats, and free gifts for everyone.

Join Monterey Police for Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, December 18, 9am-11am at Plumes Coffee House. Bring your ideas, your questions, and your favorite mug to fill.

Venture Gallery invites you a reception to meet our three local jewelry artists - Liliy Campos, Vanessa Martin, and Sandra Saldivar - on Saturday, January 4, 3pm-5pm. Drop by the gallery, view their join exhibit, and learn about their work.

The jewelry created by Campos, Martin, and Saldivar will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of January.

Wholehearted Tattoo presents a tattoo flash event fundraiser on Friday, December 13 12pm-8pm. Proceeds will benefit Monterey Peninsula Pride's Monterey County Gives campaign. We'll have pre-drawn designs celebrating LGBTQ+ culture. Details here.

Venture Gallery invites you to meet the local artists behind our December group show, A Few of My Favorite Things . Drop by the gallery for our holiday reception, view these small, favorite works of art, and speak with the creators. Attendees may enter their names in a drawing to win a $200 gallery gift certificate.

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is hosting a Preview Party for our Holiday Book Sale on Thursday, December 5, 5pm-7pm. Come to the party to get first pick of the books at our Friday-Saturday Holiday Book Sale...

Celebrate the season at a reception for Youth Arts Collective's 2024 Winter Show on November 22, 6pm-9pm. Warm up in our cozy studio, where you can enjoy hors d’oeuvres while browsing over 100 exceptional works from YAC artists and mentors. It's a perfect opportunity to find unique holiday gifts!

All ages are welcome to join an English high tea with petit sandwiches, scones with Devonshire cream, and hot tea prepared in the English style at Casa Serrano. All proceeds will benefit Monterey History and Art Association and this historic adobe building. Tickets are $82 - purchase here .