Community

Downtown Campbell First Friday: Hot Night in the Old Town

 
8/1/14
 
free
 
Downtown Campbell

First Fridays are fun events held on the first Friday of the month in Downtown Campbell, 6pm-9pm, rain or shine, May through December. Bring the whole family for an evening of free entertainment, late-night shopping, and delicious food. Tonight's...

Fractured Fairy Tales at Psycho Donuts

 
8/24/14
 
free
 
Psycho Donuts

Hey Psycho Donut friends! August 24th is Tooth Fairy Day! Please come to a very special artist reception for "Fractured Fairy Tales and Other Psycho Donut Fables," 10am-3pm at Psycho Donuts in Campbell. We have a great group of very talented and twisted artists putting their CRAZY spin on fairy tales and fables.

Movies in the Park: Life of Pi

 
9/13/14
 
free
 
Scholze Park Community Center

The New Monterey Business Association and Monterey-Salinas Transit's JAZZ Line present Movies in the Park ! Bring the whole family and enjoy a cinematic evening under the stars at Scholze Park. Tonight we'll be watching the stunning Life of Pi (2012), adapted from the wildly popular novel by Yann Martel.

Movies in the Park: Chasing Mavericks

 
8/9/14
 
free
 
Scholze Park Community Center

It's time for Movies in the Park ! Bring the whole family and enjoy a cinematic evening under the stars at Scholze Park in New Monterey.

Tonight we'll be watching Chasing Mavericks (2012), rated PG. Directed by Curtis Hanson and Michael Apted, the film dramatizes the life of surfer Jay Moriarity. Pick up your free tickets from any participating shop on Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey (look for the Movies in the Park poster in the window).

Movies in the Park: Splash

 
7/19/14
 
free
 
Scholze Park Community Center

The New Monterey Business Association and Monterey-Salinas Transit's JAZZ Line present Movies in the Park ! Bring the whole family and enjoy a cinematic evening under the stars at Scholze Park in New Monterey.

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Campbell Summer Concert: The Joint Chiefs

 
7/31/14
 
free
 
Orchard City Green

The City of Campbell's 2014 Summer Concert Series rounds out the season with The Joint Chiefs !

Founded in 1990, The Joint Chiefs play everything from low volume instrumental jazz to full blown dance-crazed funk. Infused...

Campbell Summer Concert: Sage

 
8/7/14
 
free
 
Orchard City Green

The City of Campbell's 2014 Summer Concert Series is pleased to present Sage! Beginning their musical quest in 1969, Sage has stayed true to its mission of playing great R&B funk and soul.

Downtown Campbell First Friday: Cyclemania

 
9/5/14
 
free
 
Downtown Campbell

First Fridays are fun events held on the first Friday of the month in Downtown Campbell, 6pm-9pm, rain or shine, May through December. Bring the whole family for an evening of free entertainment, late-night shopping, and delicious food. Tonight's theme is Cyclemania !

Hot Summer Nights Bingo 2026

 
8/15/26
 
$25
 
Cloud City Supply

Get ready for a warm summer evening filled with laughter, prizes, and community spirit. Whether you’re a seasoned bingo pro or just coming for the good vibes, you’ll be supporting a wonderful cause while having a blast.

Monterey Trolley Returns May 24, 2025

Monterey, CA

The Monterey trolley is returning! This free service will operate May 24 - September 1, 10am-6pm daily. Trolleys run every 10-15 minutes. Look for the green MST Trolley signs to board along the route .

Park in the Downtown Monterey Garage (340 Tyler) or the Cannery Row Garage (601 Foam) and get a free ride to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Lighthouse District, Downtown Old Monterey, and Old Fisherman's Wharf.

Catholic Healthcare: Mandates & Morals in an Era of Change

 
10/17/12
 
FREE
 
Santa Clara University

Sister Carol Keehan, President of the Catholic Health Association, heads up the largest private health-care provider in the nation and her approval of federal health care reform was crucial in providing political support for the reform's passage in 2010. She...

Meet Jewelry Artist Ling-Yen Jones at Cha-ya

 
10/19/23
 
 
Cha-Ya Monterey Teahouse Boutique

Cha-ya Japanese Tea and Things hosts a meet-and-greet with talented jewelry artist Ling-Yen Jones of Mendocino County, 11am-4pm. You may have seen some of her beautiful work at our shop - now is your chance to speak with the artist!

Historic Garden League Pop-Up Plant Sale

 
5/22/22
 
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

The Historic Garden League presents a Pop-Up Plant Sale at Cooper Molera Adobe. Just in time for planting season, the Historic Garden League has propagated garden gems for you! All sales will benefit the nonprofit Historic Garden League which restores and maintains the gardens of historic Monterey.

The unique plants available for sale will include: white and pink flowering Francoa Ramosa, various Pelargoniums and Salvias, Bergenia, Scabiosa, Fuchsia, Plectranthus species for shade, perennial Heliotropium, and pink lupine. We will also have some specialty herbs including Epozote and several varieties of mint (orange, strawberry, ginger, and chocolate).

Community Center: Diabetes Support Group

 
7/14/11
 
free
 
Scholze Park Community Center

Scholze Park Community Center is pleased to present a diabetic support group for adults on the second Thursday of every month. The support group is organized and run by Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP) Nutrition Services Department and is...

Monterey Business Networking Mixer

 
9/12/25
 
Free
 
The Pearl Works

Join the next Monterey Business Networking Mixer on Friday, September 12, 6pm-9pm, at The Pearl Works. This event is free, but please register here . Enjoy 2 free drinks, business card raffles, and live music!

Whether you’re a longtime local or a new face in town, this is your chance to meet fellow business owners, creatives, and professionals across industries.

Art Exhibit: The Beauty and Wonder of Wabi-Sabi

 
8/28/26
 
Free
 
Japanese American Citizens League Hall

The Japanese American Citizens League Hall hosts a 3-day pop-up art exhibition entitled The Beauty and Wonder of Wabi-Sabi, August 28-30. Admission is free. Hours are: Friday, 5pm-7pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 1pm-4pm.

In this exhibit, artists Adam...

Art Exhibit: The Beauty and Wonder of Wabi-Sabi

 
8/29/26
 
Free
 
Japanese American Citizens League Hall

The Japanese American Citizens League Hall hosts a 3-day pop-up art exhibition entitled The Beauty and Wonder of Wabi-Sabi, August 28-30. Admission is free. Hours are: Friday, 5pm-7pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 1pm-4pm.

In this exhibit, artists Adam...

Creative Research Lab for Teens at Play Full Ground, Fall 2026

Monterey, CA

This fall, Dream Lab at Play Full Ground welcomes a new program for ages 13-19: the Creative Research Lab . This 8-week journey in creative inquiry, beginning Sept. 8, is an intensive studio residency for teens who are ready to develop original artwork and build their creative portfolios.

Through research, making, sharing, and reflection, participants will develop creative projects rooted in their own questions, interests, and observations. Learn more.

Play Full Ground: The Story of Mr. Stripes

Monterey, CA

Meet Mr. Stripes. One of Play Full Ground's students spent hours creating him as a birthday gift for another student and brought him to Play Full Ground's Co-Creation Studio, which meets Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

The birthday student named...

Reception for Youth Arts Collective's Summer Show 2026

 
7/24/26
 
Free
 
Youth Arts Collective

Youth Arts Collective invites you to the opening reception for our 2026 Summer Art Show on Friday, July 24, 6pm-9pm. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we showcase over 100 original works created by YAC's talented young artists and mentors. RSVP here.

Thanks to Montage Health!

Monterey, CA

The Old Monterey Business Association wants to thank Montage Health for stepping up to be our Presenting Independence Day Sponsor for the 2026 4th of July Parade.

If you were at the parade, you might remember the cheerful float commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Its presence in the parade and all the smiling people on board was thanks to Montage Health!

Bliss Boutique Closes in Downtown Monterey

Monterey, CA

Thanks to our customers, Bliss Boutique has celebrated 25 incredible years in business. With a full heart, we want to share that our brick-and-mortar location at 380 Alvarado Street is now closed.

We are planning a special event there on Saturday, August 1, selling all of our fixtures and displays - stop by and find a great deal.

Talk by Councilmember Dr. Kim Barber at East Village Cafe

 
7/18/26
 
Free
 
East Village Cafe

All members of the Monterey community are invited to Monterey Councilmember Dr. Kim Barber's next Kim Talk on Saturday, July 18, at 10am at East Village Cafe.

A topic for discussion today will be Measure S , which is a continuation of a one percent (1 cent per dollar) sales tax (Measure P) that was approved by 74% of voters in November 2014 for infrastructure rehabilitation.