Mai Ryuno, artist and owner of Play Full Ground , was recently featured along with local artist Linda Lay in a virtual fashion show, now available for viewing on YouTube !

This fun, 27 minute show , organized by Monterey retail shop Slowfiber, features the creativity and skill of Monterey County residents who sewed, knitted, upcycled, and mended their own clothing and accessories to create some wonderfully artistic pieces in the past year. You can view more of Mai's recent work on Play Full Ground's YouTube Channel .

The Perfect Crumb Bakery is now offering fresh sourdough bread made in-house! We have a variety of flavors available including mocha, jalapeño cheddar, garlic rosemary, and plain.

Stop by the shop, try our new sourdoughs, and enjoy our usual sweet treats. We're located at 301 Lighthouse Avenue and open Thu-Sun, 8am-2pm.

There is nothing more iconic than a beautiful silk scarf on a breezy, balmy day. Lilify's silk square scarves, designed in California by Manner Market, are a fresh take on a classic accessory. They're available in store at 281 Lighthouse Avenue and online .

Recycled Records is proud to carry recordings by local musicians! Come and check out our hometown selection, including work by El Kallpa and Sensory Sound System . Visit us at 604 Lighthouse Avenue.

In celebration of international Fashion Revolution Week in April, Slowfiber organized a virtual fashion show featuring the creativity and skill of Monterey County residents and Slowfiber customers who sewed, knitted, upcycled, and mended their own clothing and accessories in this past year. And now you can watch the entire 27 min. show on YouTube! It's really fun and a great look at homegrown creativity.

Sunny days are on the way, and Fleet Feet Monterey has goodr sunglasses in the shop. The new Cosmic Crystal line from goodr is perfect for manifesting good times and blocking the sun. They are no-slip, no-bounce, and polarized - perfect for running. Find them at 472 Alvarado Street.

YAC is coming back! Youth Arts Collective, located at 472 Calle Principal, will resume in-person mentoring and art making on June 7. During this transition period we will need to limit the number of students attending at any one time until we return to more open studios at some later date.

For those young artists who want to apply to YAC, please email Marcia Perry to begin the process. And remember: Do art. Be kind.

Supercuts Monterey, located at 488 Alvarado Street, is offering 20% off all gift card purchases in the month of June. Gift cards make great gifts, never expire, and are good at most Supercuts locations (including Supercuts Monterey). You can even stock up on gift cards for yourself and save!

The Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmer's Market is returning to Alvarado Street on Tuesday, May 25 at 4pm! We're beginning with a limited farmer's market for the first couple of weeks, featuring local produce and some crafts, as we work our way towards a full reopening on June 15.

The market will take place rain or shine every Tuesday, 4pm-8pm. For the safety of vendors and at-risk individuals, all shoppers must continue to wear a mask over their nose and mouth and maintain social distance. At this time, no sales are allowed to individuals not wearing a face covering. There will be hand sanitizer stations placed throughout the market.

On May 25, 4pm-6pm, Monterey Fire Department will offer the Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine at the market. No appointment necessary - just show up.

Wherever you're headed, the Verve+ 3 Lowstep, now at Epicenter Cycling, is the best way to get there. This electric hybrid bike from Trek is ultra-comfortable, super intuitive to use, and a ton of fun to ride. Visit Epicenter at 230 Lighthouse Avenue to give it a test ride!

Jupiter's Legacy, Season 1 is now on Netflix. Want to dig deeper? At Current Comics, we have in stock all four volumes of Mark Millar's superhero series with a twist.

Current Comics offers in-store shopping at 400 Lighthouse Avenue as well as curbside pickup and shipping through our website .

Bamboo Reef Dive Shop's Freediving Line Sessions are the perfect place to practice your breath-hold and diving skills under the direct supervision of a freedive professional.

If you're a certified freediver or have taken our Safe Buddy Course, join us - we offer sessions several times a month on Thursdays and Sundays at 10am. Fee is $25. Register on our website.

Comanche Cellars Wine Room is pleased to announce our new tasting menu ! Our five-flight tasting is $20 per person - if you make a two bottle purchase, we'll waive one tasting fee. Located at 412 Alvarado Street, we're open for outdoor wine tasting and retail wine sales. Curbside pick-up is available.

Portola Hotel & Spa is excited to share that Jacks Monterey is reopening on May 19. Jacks will be open Wed-Sun for breakfast , 6:30am-10:30am, and dinner , 4pm-10pm. In addition to indoor dining, enjoy outdoor dining on Jacks Terrace, featuring pet-friendly seating, fire pits, and bistro lighting. Reservations are available through OpenTable or by phoning 831-649-7830.