Youth Arts Collective has been publishing some great videos, walking through art projects suitable for all ages. In the latest video , join YAC artists Marcia Perry and Raven Cook as they teach you how to make your very own spiral mobile! These are beautiful, decorative pieces where you can let your creativity run wild.

Joy and jubilation! Nacho Bizness has new menu items including waffle fries, burritos, mac’n’cheese bowls, and enchoritos plus liquid delights such as beers on tap, beers in cool cans, and local Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot noir wines on tap. (And that's in addition to the awesome nachos.) Visit us at 470 Alvarado St.

Franklin Street Collaborative is thrilled to host KoahWare Mochi Donuts and Nitro-Cycle Coffee in the shop this Saturday, May 1, 11am-2pm. Hot tip: preorder your mochi donuts from KoahWare to guarantee your box of these legendary treats. Franklin Street Collaborative is located at 201 West Franklin St.

The City of Monterey's Parking Division will reinstate 72 hour parking enforcement in neighborhoods starting Monday, May 3. Enforcement was suspended due to the Covid-19 shelter in place order.

City Code MCC 20-72 states: "No person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any vehicle shall park such vehicle upon any street or alley for more than a consecutive period of 72 hours."

For more information, please contact the City of Monterey's Parking Division, 831-646-3953.

As the weather warms and we head out into the world, a super cute take on a crossbody bag is ever more essential. Lilify's leather, unlined, half moon bag is handmade in Georgia by Neva Opet and is available in black and brown at our shop at 281 Lighthouse Avenue and at our online store .

Bamboo Reef Dive Shop's freediving gear gets better and better! We're stocking new pieces like this Aqualung Sphera X freediving mask and the Beuchat Mundial One fins. We're also restocking store favorites like the Riffe Descender fins and spearfishing accessories. Stop by the shop at 614 Lighthouse Avenue and check it out.

Venture Gallery presents a show by Nicholas Montgomery, our featured artist for May. Nicholas's beautiful portraits are created using handwritten words that are relevant to the subject.

Come and support this young, up-and-coming artist and purchase a print of one of his distinctive works in May, Thu-Sun, 10am-6pm. Nicholas will appear at Venture Gallery at 260 Alvarado Street on May 15, 12pm-2pm - all are welcome to stop by and speak with him.

Comanche Cellars is hosting a dumpling and wine party on Zoom on Tuesday, May 4 at 6pm. While you sip our wines from the comfort of your own home, the talented Emily Lippe will teach you how to fold and cook dumplings using her DIY dumpling kit. Fee is $80 - purchase tickets online .

Each year, the Monterey Museum of Art partners with the Weston Scholarship Competition to celebrate the best of traditional black and white photography by high school and college students in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties. This year, the competition will be held online. The application deadline is April 30. Please click here for more information.

The staff of Om Studios is excited to be back with our students at 631 Cass Street, Suite B. In addition to the indoor Pilates classes we're already offering, we're opening a limited schedule of indoor yoga and barre classes beginning April 26.

Pre-registration is required for all classes - please sign up on our website . And don't worry - we're continuing our outdoor and livestream classes!

The Monterey County Office of Education and CHOMP invite families to join a discussion on the importance of testing school-aged children for Covid-19. This free online presentation will be held Tuesday, April 27, 4pm-5pm. If you wish to participate online in real time, please register in advance . There will be a recording available for those who are unable to attend.

Featured speakers: Dr. Deneen Guss (Monterey County Superintendent of Schools) and Dr. Martha Blum (Medical Director, Infection Prevention, CHOMP).

Hula's Island Grill is dog friendly...if your dog is friendly! Your well-behaved pup is welcome on our outdoor patio. Just call us and make a reservation so we're sure to have a table ready for you, 831-655-4852.

Hula's is open at 622 Lighthouse Avenue for outdoor dining, limited indoor dining, take-out, and curbside pick-up.

On Wednesday, April 21, 7pm-10pm, Pearl Hour presents Black Pearls, a pop-up engagement with Jasmine Senaveratna centering on Jamaica, Martinique, and Haiti through food, drink (particularly rum), and island culture. It's like a house party with music and food for thought. Reserve your spot online .

This Mother’s Day, show Mom how much she means to you with a delicious meal at Esteban Restaurant, 700 Munras Avenue. Choose from either a delectable Brunch Menu served 10am-2pm or our Tapas & Dinner Menu served 4:30pm-8:30pm. We're now offering outdoor and limited indoor seating. Reservations are highly recommended, call 831-375-0176.