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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: 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...

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 !

Donate Items for MY Museum's Creation Station

Monterey, CA

MY Museum needs your help! We're seeking donations of specific items for our children's Creation Station. We need: construction paper, school and office supplies, ribbon and yarn, wine corks, stickers, faux flowers, the cardboard tubes inside toilet and paper towel...

Monterey's At Night Magazine Launch Party at Compact Disco

 
5/16/25
 
Free
 
Compact Disco

You’re invited to Compact Disco for an evening of conversation, connection, and celebration at the official launch of At Night Magazine on Friday, May 16, 5pm-9pm. Free admission - register here .

At Night is Monterey's newest community-driven zine that offers a curated look at the vibrant pulse of our city after dark.

Food for Fines at Monterey Public Library 2022

Monterey, CA

Monterey Public Library is accepting food for fines all month long! December 1-31, bring in any non-perishable food donation for the Food Bank for Monterey County and the library will waive all fines on your library account. (Please note: this...

Ballot Drop Box at Monterey Public Library 2026

Monterey, CA

The California primary election is June 2, and it's time to vote! A permanent Monterey County Elections ballot drop box for voters is installed at Monterey Public Library, available 24 hours a day until 8pm on June 2. The County will empty it on a regular basis. Just drop your ballot safely in the box at 625 Pacific Street.

Meet Artist Edi Matsumoto at Venture Gallery

 
11/1/25
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Edi Matsumoto on Saturday, Nov. 1, 3pm-5pm for a reception and book signing. In Otter Therapy , sea otters whimsically appear in reimagined classic masterpieces and transform into cultural icons, blending fine art with humor.

Christine Kerr of Bulldog Sports Pub

Monterey, CA

We are very sad to report that Christine Kerr, the beloved face and dynamic force behind Bulldog Sports Pub, has died.

As posted on Bulldog's Facebook page: "She leaves behind family, friends, and every person she has touched that walked through our doors. We ask that you keep her family and close friends in your thoughts."

Updates from Bulldog are forthcoming - please keep an eye on their Facebook and Instagram pages.

All of us in the Lighthouse District community will miss you, Christine.

Artist Victoria Stöcker at Six Over Coffee

 
5/29/26
 
Free
 
Six Over Coffee and Company

Artist Victoria Stocker will be showing her work at Six Over Coffee and Company on Friday, May 29, 3:30pm-7pm. Come meet the artist and enjoy her metallic screen prints along with a few of her favorite...

Meet Artist Cheryl Kampe at Venture Gallery

 
6/2/26
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Cheryl Kampe at the gallery on Tuesday June 2, 10am-2pm. This is a great chance to speak with Cheryl about her work and her new exhibit of paintings, Water Lilies and Paris Lights.

Monterey Trolley Returns May 23, 2026

Monterey, CA

The Monterey trolley has returned! This free service will operate May 23 - September 7, 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 Monterey, and Old Fisherman's Wharf.

Monterey Trolley Returns May 23, 2026

Monterey, CA

The Monterey trolley has returned! This free service will operate May 23 - September 7, 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 Monterey, and Old Fisherman's Wharf.

Volunteer with Monterey Pride 2026

Monterey, CA

Monterey Peninsula Pride is getting ready for the annual Pride Parade and Celebration in Monterey on Saturday, June 27. They rely heavily on community volunteers to pull off this joyful, family-friendly celebration.

Interested in volunteering on June 27? Sign up here. It's a lot of fun, and a great way to give back to the community and get to know local LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and allies.

Donate to Keep Monterey's 4th of July Parade Going Strong!

Monterey, CA

Monterey's annual 4th of July Parade is presented by the small but mighty staff of the nonprofit Old Monterey Business Association (OMBA). But we can't do it alone! Did you know it costs us $40,000 to put on the parade? And when it comes to paying the bills for this event, we can use all the help we can get.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation of any amount to keep this beloved event going strong, please visit this page to learn more.

Ballot Drop Box at Monterey Public Library for 2026 Elections

Monterey, CA

The California primary election is June 2, and it's time to vote! A permanent Monterey County Elections ballot drop box for voters is installed at Monterey Public Library, available 24 hours a day until 8pm on June 2. The County will empty it on a regular basis. Just drop your ballot safely in the box at 625 Pacific Street.

Donate to Keep the 4th of July Parade Going Strong!

Monterey, CA

Monterey's annual 4th of July Parade is presented by the small but mighty staff of the nonprofit Old Monterey Business Association (OMBA). But we can't do it alone! Did you know it costs us $40,000 to put on the parade? And when it comes to paying the bills for this event, we can use all the help we can get.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation of any amount to keep this beloved event going strong, please visit this page to learn more.

Fleet Feet Monterey: The Big Run 5k 2026

 
6/6/26
 
$54
 
Fleet Feet Monterey

Fleet Feet Monterey invites all runners and walkers to join us on June 6 for the Big Run 5k in celebration of Global Running Day! Register online. Fee is $54. Military and student-athlete discounts available.