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.

Everybody get ready for Saturday night at Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse! At 7pm, Watsonville's Mario Valens and local favorite Alligator will perform a tribute show featuring the music of Mario's late older brother, rock-n-roll legend Ritchie Valens. No cover charge.

On Monday, May 8 at Cella Restaurant, Chef Danny Leach will bless the Monterey Peninsula with his famous fried chicken one last time before joining the San Francisco Bay Area’s culinary scene this summer. View the menu here. Pre-purchase tickets through Cella's reservation portal . Limited tickets will be available on the day.

MidiCi Monterey invites you to join us for Jazz Night every Sunday, 5pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature musicians Gary Meek, Bruce Forman, and Janice Perl.

MidiCi Monterey invites you to join us for Jazz Night every Thursday, 6pm-9pm. Tonight we'll feature vocalist Julie Capili and keyboardist Bill Spencer. No cover charge.

Peter B's Brewpub is having a mixer for the Surfrider Foundation on Thursday, May 18, 4pm-8pm. Enjoy live music by Coastal Commission in the beer garden, food and drink specials, and two raffles to benefit the Foundation.

This is a free event open to all ages. Connect with fellow ocean-lovers and learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities with the Surfrider Foundation .

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Peter B’s Brewpub! Enjoy drink specials including Casa Dragones Blanco House Margaritas for only $8 and pitchers of Mexican lager, La Catrina Dorada, for just $25. And don't miss out on delicious food specials including...

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant is celebrating our 9th anniversary on Tuesday, May 9, 2pm-6pm! We're going to whoop it up like end-of-season sports parties of yesteryear and have a pizza party. The pizza's on us, the happy hour drinks are on you, and there'll be good times all around.

Head to Stokes Adobe for a great meal and support a great cause on Monday, May 8, 4pm-9pm. A portion of your check that night will be donated to Monterey Public Library Friends & Foundation .

Reservations are available through the Stokes Adobe website . Please mention MPL Friends & Foundation when you place your order.

Monterey Marriott Hotel invites you to enjoy a Mother's Day Champagne Brunch in our iconic Ferrantes Bay View Room overlooking beautiful Monterey Bay on Sunday, May 14, 10am-2pm. View the menu here. Please phone 831-647-4018 for reservations.

This Mother’s Day, show Mom how much she means to you with a delicious brunch on Sunday, May 14 at Esteban Restaurant. We'll serve our regular breakfast menu 7am-10am and our special brunch menu 10am-2pm. Reservations are recommended - please phone 831-375-0176.

MidiCi Monterey invites you to join us for Jazz Night every Sunday, 5pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature musicians Jon Dryden, Janice Perl, and Joe Dolister.

MidiCi Monterey invites you to join us for Jazz Night every Thursday, 6pm-9pm. Tonight we'll feature vocalist Miranda Perl and guitarist Adam Astrup. No cover charge.

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mission 19 Taqueria and enjoy all day specials and savings with our famous taco fiesta platter and $5 mimosas and micheladas. This Cinco will be better with authentic Baja style tacos from your friends at Mission 19. Come hungry!