Ongoing Events

• Ongoing -- Carmel Walks
  Historic: Discover the special charms of Carmel on a 2-hour guided walking tour thru secret pathways, hidden courtyards, award-winning gardens, and by enchanting fairytale cottages...the homes, haunts, and history of famous artists, writers, and movie stars. Learn about the spirit, characters, and customs that make Carmel unique.(Private group tours available upon request.) Meet in the courtyard of "The Pine Inn" on Lincoln Street at Ocean Avenue, Carmel, CA
  Fee: $15.00Time: Sat. 10 a.m. & 2 p.m., Tue. - Fri. 10a.m. Phone Number: (831) 642.2700 Reservations

• Ongoing -- Steinbeck Film Festival
  Museums & Exhibitions: The Steinbeck Film Festival honoring the life of John Steinbeck is an ongoing event at the Maritime Museum in Monterey. There are monthly showings and quarterly walking tours. Contact the museum for specific information. Maritime Museum, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA
  Fee: Call for information.Time: Call for information. Phone Number: (831) 375.9180

• May 1 - September 1 -- Historic Garden Tours
  Receation: Take a fascinating tour of Monterey's best-kept secret. Learn about plant lore, identification, and uses. Tours begin in the Cooper-Molera Adobe courtyard and then proceed to the Stevenson House and (if time) Larkin House gardens. Please call for more information.
  Fee: Call for information.Time: Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 647.6204

• Mid-October through May -- Monterey Symphony Concert Series
  Live Music: The Monterey Symphony presents a 7 concert series from October to May at Sunset Center, Carmel and Sherwood Hall, Salinas. Please call us for additional details and ticket information.
  Fee: Varies by PerformanceTime: 3 p.m. Sundays; 8 p.m. Monday & Tuesday Phone Number: (800) 698.1138

• Sundays Year-round -- Everyone's Harvest Farmer's Market
  Family Fun: Fresh produce, baked and ethnic foods, cooking demonstrations, live music, and crafts. Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marina Transit Station, 280 Reservation Road.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 384.6961

• First Sunday of the Month -- First Sundays at La Mirada
  Museums & Exhibitions: "First Sunday" is an ongoing series which highlights classical music and art. While taking in La Mirada's lovely surroundings, visitors may also enjoy light refreshments. Museum docents are on hand to answer questions and interpret the exhibitions. Monterey Museum of Art at La Mirada.
  Fee: FreeTime: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 372.3689

• Each Tuesday -- Old Monterey Market Place
  Family Fun: Year 'Round, Rain or Shine (except holidays). Largest farmer's market in Central California. Fresh produce and flowers, baker's alley, arts/crafts, jewelry, clothing, and collectibles. In downtown Old Monterey.
  Fee: No Admission FeeTime: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. (ends @ 7 p.m. in Winter) Phone Number: (831) 655.8070

• Ongoing Tuesdays -- Farmer's Market at The Barnyard
  Family Fun: Seasonal organic fruit, vegetables and flowers grace this fantastic outdoor farmer's market. The Barnyard, Carmel, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 624.8886

• Ongoing Wednesdays -- Focus on local Monterey County Wines
  Wine or Food Education: Cepage Wine Bar carries the largest selection of local and international wines by the glass on the Central Coast. Your wine bar host is sommelier, winemaker, wine-educator Dylan Sheldon. Stop by for some fun, some education, and some great wines! Rancho Cellars, Carmel, CA
  Fee: Varies...by the glass, taste or flight.Time: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 625.5646

• Ongoing Wednesdays -- Jazz Fiesta
  Live Music: It's all about the chips, salsa and jazz every Wednesday after work at El Palomar Restaurant with Dennis Murphy and friends. Smooth jazz gives away CDs and concert tickets. A Sandy Shore Production.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 649.1223

• Every first Wednesday of the month -- World of Wine Series at Chateau Julien
  Wine Education: Join Chateau Julien Viticulturist & Winemaker Marta Kraftzeck as she explores the unique flavors of wine regions throughout the world during monthly wine tasting sessions at the Wine Estate. Call for information on a complete listing of the featured wine regions. 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA
  Fee: $30 per personTime: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 624.2600

• Ongoing Wednesday - Saturday -- Jazz Concert
  Live Music: Featuring The Martin Headman Trio. At the Terrace Lounge at The Lodge at Pebble Beach. *Gate fees waived when attending the jazz concerts.
  Fee: Free*Time: 7 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 624.3811

• Ongoing Thursdays -- Historic Garden League Tours
  Historic: Docent-led tours of historic gardens, including Doud House, as featured in House Beautiful. Reservations are encouraged. Tours begin at picket fence 210 Olivier Street, Monterey, CA
  Fee: $3.50 per personTime: 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 649.3364

• Ongoing Thursdays -- Farmer's Market
  Family Fun: Fresh produce and flowers every Thursday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Monterey Peninsula College's lower parking lot.
  Fee: FreeTime: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 728.5060

• Thursdays -- Monterey Salsa at Wave Street Studios
  Recreation: Dance Salsa at Wave Street Studios. Upscale atmosphere. Good dancers. Great music. Amazing dance floor! $10 cover, all ages welcome. Dress to impress. See you on the dance floor! 774 Wave Street (across from the Whaling Station in Cannery Row), Monterey, CA
  Fee: $10Time: 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Phone Number: (831) 224.2427

• Ongoing Fridays -- Jazz Raw Bar
  Live Music: Jazz & Blues in the Cypress Lounge of the Embassy Suites with Dennis Murphy and Friends. Raw Bar features peel & eat shrimp, oysters on the half shell and cracked crab. Full Bar with drink specials. A Sandy Shore Production at Embassy Suites Monterey Bay.
  Fee: No Admission FeeTime: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number:

• Ongoing Fridays & Saturdays -- Tor House and Hawk Tower Tours
  Historic: Now a National Historic Landmark, Tor House and Hawk Tower are open for tours throughout the year. A visit to Jeffers' extraordinary home is a special experience. Carmel, CA
  Fee: Call for information.Time: Call for information. Phone Number: (831) 624.1831

• Saturdays, August 2 - 30 -- 12th Annual Musical Marketplace
  Celebration: Don't miss a wonderful summertime afternoon series of music, giveaways, wine, food, and shopping. 1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA
  Fee: $10Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 373.2705

• Saturdays -- Historical Walking Tours in Monterey
  Historic: From abalone to whaling, sardines to squid... Learn about Monterey's fishing heritage during a free one hour guided walk, starting at the Monterey Maritime Museum at 1 p.m.
  Fee: FreeTime: 1 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 372.2608 x 11

• Ongoing Saturdays -- Jazz Series
  Live Music: There's nothing like an evening in the intimate surroundings of the Jazz and Blues Company venue. Several times each month you'll hear some of the nation's best jazz and blues talent, live. At 236 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel, CA
  Fee: Most Concerts $25.00Time: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 624.6432

• Every Third Tuesday -- Bagpipe Nights
  Performing Arts: The Monterey Celtic Arts Academy (MCAA) will hold its third monthly Bagpipe Nights at the Music Building at York School at 9501 York Road, the third Tuesday night of the month. Join award-winning bagpipe instructor Michel d'Avenas as he talks about the bagpipe and performs many tunes.
  Fee: No Admission FeeTime: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 633.4444

• First Friday of every month -- Frist Fridays Art Walk Oldtown Salinas
  Celebration: Experience the work of local artists, listen to live music, visit historic homes, and taste great food at over 40 venues during this family-friendly event. Kids create art at one of several art tables from 5-7pm in historic Oldtown Salinas.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 758.9126

• July 24 - December 31 -- Forge in the Forest-Wine Tasting
  Wine Education: Every Fourth Thursday of Every Month. Come and join the friends of The Forge for their upcoming wine tasting featuring wines from the locally California grown grapes of various California Vineyards. Light hors d'oeuvres and live music will enhance the beautiful ambiance as you learn about the various grapes and winemaker's history. The Forge in the Forest SW Corner of 5th & Junipero Carmel-by-the-Sea
  Fee: $20.00 Per PersonTime: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: Tamara Swanson (831) 624.RSVP (7787)

• Ongoing - Third Thursday -- Third Thursday at Monterey Museum of Art
  Museums & Exhibitions: The gallery invites the public to enjoy live local music, wine, and hors d'oeuvres.
  Fee: Call for information.Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 372.5477

• First Saturday of the Month -- Purrrfect Projects Tours at Wild Things
  Family Fun: On the First Saturday of Every Month, Wild Things invites kids and families to join us at 11:30am to participate in creating a fun arts and crafts project prior to our daily tour. Craft projects are typically aimed at age groups between 4 and 11 years. Fees include admission to the daily tour. 400 River Road, Salinas
  Fee: Kids $20(incl craft) - Adults $15Time: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (831) 455.1901 ext 3

• TBA -- Annual Steinbeck Festival
  Festival: Four days of films, speakers, panels, theater, and bus or walking tours, all celebrating Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck. National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA
  Fee: $65 four-day passport; $17 per eventTime: Varies by day and event. Phone Number: (831) 775.4737

• TBA -- Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction
  Auction: Offering over 200 of the world's finest motor cars, many at no reserve. This event is the world's largest sports and racing car auction, offering an unparalleled roster of significant, historic and exotic cars of exceptional quality.
  Fee: $40 AdmissionTime: 5 p.m. - 1 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 211.4371

• TBA -- Musical Marketplace
  Live Music, Benefit: Del Monte Center is hosting the 12th Annual Musical Marketplace series to benefit our local non-profit organizations. Each Thursday in August from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., guests are invited to enjoy premium wines, live music and culinary delights from Del Monte Center restaurants for only a $10 donation ($5 for kids) to the week's featured charity.
  Fee: $10 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 474.6736

• TBA -- 16th Annual Winemakers' Celebration
  Wine Education, Auction: The Winemakers' Celebration incorporates wine tasting with education, food, music and fun! In addition to over 45 Monterey County wineries pouring special wines, wine displays and seminars will be offered. An extraordinary silent auction will accompany the day's festivities. All of this occurs to the beat of a local band. Custom House Plaza, Monterey California
  Fee: $35/advance $40door $50 Reserve ClubTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 375.9400

• TBA -- Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival
  Festival: Enjoy fine art, wine and beer tasting and entertainment in an open park setting. Over 90 artists from California will be featured . A fine assortment of food will also be served to complement the delicious local wines and beer.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 438-1010

• TBA -- Monterey Bay Reggae Fest
  Festival: The Monterey Bay Reggaefest has an outstanding lineup of internationally known Reggae artists from around the globe. Bring your entire family to explore, relax and enjoy the festival venue and its sites. Monterey County Fair Grounds, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey, CA
  Fee: Call for information.Time: Call for information. Phone Number: (831) 372.5863

• TBA -- Greek Festival by the Monterey Bay
  Festival: Labor Day Weekend at the Monterey Custom House Plaza by Fisherman's Wharf. Enjoy authentic Greek food and pastries, live Greek music, dancing and fun. Taverna night on Saturday and Sunday evenings 7 – 9:30 pm with music, dancing and Greek appetizers.
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 424-4434

• TBA -- Jewish Food Festival
  Festival, Beneift: The Annual Jewish Food Festival has been put on by our entire congregation, for the entire community, since 1988. The fair feaures tradional Jewish food, tours of the synagogue with explanations of Jewish traditions, the dramatization of a traditional Jewish marriage ceremony, entertainment and craft booths. 5716 Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley, CA
  Fee: Call for detailsTime: Call for Information Phone Number: (831) 624.2015

• TBA -- 58th Concours d'Elegance at Pebble Beach
  Exhibition: This spectacular event exhibits some of the most unique prewar and postwar cars, along with the latest in concept car designs.
  Fee: $150.00 in advance; $175.00 day of eventTime: Call for event times. Phone Number: (831) 622.1700

• TBA -- Sand City West End Celebration
  Celebration:Friday Night "Kick-off" Party, August 22, & Saturday "Main Event", August 23, 2008, from noon until 6pm, Sand City will be the host for the 7th Annual 'West End Celebration', an exciting blend of art and industry in the transformed area dubbed 'SoHo West'. An Artistic and Cultural Festival celebrating life in a mixed-use community of Sand City Ca.
  Fee: FreeTime: 22th 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., 23th 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 394.3054

• TBA -- Concorso Italiano
  Exhibition: Concorso Italiano's unique format features vehicles of Italian origin, and its atmosphere is one of festive, relaxed enjoyment. The emphasis is on the vehicles on display, conversations between people who love and appreciate them, and elements of Italian style such as fashion, food, music and travel. Marina Airport, Monterey
  Fee: $90.00 - $150.00Time: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (425) 742.0632

• TBA -- Russo and Steele Sports and Muscle
  Festival: Once again, Russo and Steele will present "Monterey Sports and Muscle at the Marriott" in downtown Monterey; concurrent with the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and Monterey Historic Race Weekend. The hottest ticket to the weekend festivities billed as the "Mecca of Collector Automobiles!" Make your plans to attend Now.
  Fee: $100.00 Bidder Registration FeeTime: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (602) 252.2697

• TBA -- 11th Annual Turkish Arts & Culture Festival
  Festival: Live Music Entertainment, Folk Dancing, Belly Dancing, Art Exhibits, Food and drinks. Many activities for Children. Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 655.7509 or (831)646.1916

• TBA -- Carmel Bach Festival
  Festival, Live Music: Celebrate a spectacular 71st season with the Carmel Bach Festival. The Festival has grown to a three-week event with more than 50 performances by leading Baroque interpreters from Europe and the Americas. An exciting program of oratorios, concerti, orchestral and choral masterworks, chamber music, recitals, and other musical delights. Festival attendees are also invited to enjoy a variety of free lectures, family concerts, and other complimentary events.
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: Call for schedule Phone Number: (831) 624.2046

• TBA -- Monterey County Fair
  Fair, Live Music: The Monterey County Fair pulls out the stops for a great line-up of live music, plus all the fun of the fair. This year's musical entertainment includes Jessica Simpson and Randy Travis. Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey.
  Fee: $8 Adults, $7 Seniors, $4 Child 6 - 12, 5 & under, Free. $18 Carnival WristbandTime: Varies Phone Number: (831) 372.5863