Dining

International Potluck Dinner at East Village Cafe

9/3/26

Free

East Village Cafe

Join the Global Villagers Community for Our Community Table, an international potluck celebrating food, culture, conversation, and connection at East Village Cafe. RSVP here. All are welcome.

Bring an autumnal dish that represents your cultural background - homemade or store-bought - and come ready to share traditions, meet new people, and reflect together on one simple question: "What are you harvesting in your life right now?"

CANCELLED: Alvarado Street Brewery Oktoberfest 2026

9/19/26

Colton Hall Lawn

UPDATE (AUGUST 20, 2026): We regret to report that this event has been cancelled. Visit Alvarado Street Bewery in Downtown Monterey this fall to enjoy a selection of delicious, locally-brewed lagers.

Join Alvarado Street Brewery Saturday, September...

New Monterey Neighborhood Park Feast 2026

9/12/26

Free / $22

Oak Newton Park

The New Monterey Neighborhood Association (NMNA) is hosting our annual Park Feast for New Monterey residents on Saturday, September 12, 4pm-7pm, at Oak Newton Park.

About the Event

Come meet your neighbors and enjoy an evening of good food,...

Catering from Ad Astra Bread Co.

Monterey, CA

Let’s say you've got a bunch of friends coming over for breakfast, or maybe just an early morning office meeting. Who has time to make food for everyone? Ad Astra Bread Co. does!

Ad Astra has a catering menu for breakfast and lunch and we make sandwiches. Send us an email and let's talk about it. We're open daily 7am-4pm, at 479 Alvarado Street.

Vote Downtown Monterey & OldMonterey.org for "Best of 2026"

Monterey, CA

Downtown Monterey has a number of spots that made it to the finals in Monterey County Weekly's Best of 2026 Reader's Poll , including our website, OldMonterey.org , which has been nominated for Best Local Website, and our Tuesday Farmers Market on Alvarado Street, nominated for Best Farmers Market and Best Place to See and Be Seen.

Now we need you to vote! The Old Monterey Business Association is a nonprofit organization with a tiny staff, a small budget, and big dreams, so your support means the world to us. Final voting is open until August 28.

Vote Lighthouse District Businesses for "Best of 2026"

Monterey, CA

Monterey's Lighthouse District has a bunch of businesses that made it to the finals in Monterey County Weekly's Best of 2026 Reader's Poll .

Now we need you to vote! The Lighthouse District mostly consists of small, owner-operated businesses, but we pack a great punch when it comes to quality food, goods, and services. Final voting is open until August 28 . Go ahead, make our day !

Agave Master Class at Cella Restaurant and Bar

8/6/26

$113

Cella Restaurant and Bar

Cella Restaurant's Master Class Series continues on Thursday, August 6, 6pm-8pm, as we explore agave spirits. Tickets are $113 each and available through OpenTable . Space is limited. Ages 21+ only.

About the Master Class

The...