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

• 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 -- Community Fourth of July Parade
  Family Fun: The day starts at 10am with a gala parade down Alvarado Street, followed by a BBQ picnic and live music on the lawn before historic Colton Hall, and fireworks over Monterey Bay at 9:15pm.
  Fee: FreeTime: Parade 10 a.m., Fireworks 9:15 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 646.3866

• TBA -- Feast of Lanterns
  Celebration: A tradition as old as the city itself, Pacific Grove's Feast of Lanterns is a week-long community celebration culminating in a charming pageant and fireworks.
  Fee: VariesTime: Varies Phone Number: (800) 656.6650

• TBA -- Fourth of July and Monterey Birthday Celebration
  Celebration, Family Fun: Colton Hall is the center of the community celebration of Independence Day which includes a parade, food, music, face-painting and games for the kids.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for information Phone Number: (831) 646.5648

• TBA -- Summer Jamboree at Chateau Julien Winery
  Wine & Food Education: The winery's festive summer celebration continues with the 26th annual Jamboree. Stroll the Estate courtyards, picnic on the rolling lawn and relax to musical beats this fun-filled afternoon in the sun. A scrumptious summer-time BBQ will feature Chateau Julien new release wines. 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA
  Fee: $40.00Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 624.2600

• TBA -- Moss Landing Antique Street Faire
  Antiques: Stroll through this historic fishing village to browse through thousands of antiques and collectibles brought here by over 200 dealers from all over the West Coast.
  Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 633.4501

• TBA -- Emerging Choreographer's Showcase
  Performing Arts: SPECTORDANCE is proud to host the 6th annual Emerging Choreographers Showcase, offering two performance programs and post-show interviews featuring 14 artists from around the globe. The program will be stylistic and diverse, including works that range from tango to hip-hop, from modern to contemporary ballet. 3343 Paul Davis Drive in Marina
  Fee: $15 for one performance/$20 for both showsTime: Two shows, 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 384.1050

• TBA -- California Rodeo Salinas
  Family Fun, Celebration: Annual Rodeo includes, Special Buckaroos Rodeo, Kids Corral, Round Up Barbecue, and Horse Parade in Downtown Salinas in addition to the Grand Entry and Rodeo. Salinas Sports Complex, Salinas, CA
  Fee: VariesTime: Varies Phone Number: (800) 771.8800

• TBA -- 61st Annual Obon Festival
  Festival: Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple, 1155 Noche Buena St., Seaside, is hosting the 61st Annual Obon Festival. This annual event features Japanese food, cultural exhibits, and traditional dancing, honoring the spirits of the departed.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 372.818

• TBA -- Monterey Scottish Festival
  Festival: The 41st Annual Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festival will be held at Monterey County Toro Park on Saturday and Sunday, July 5 & 6. The Festival will feature a wide array of Scottish and Irish musicians, Scottish and Highland dancers, British food and crafts, thrilling athletic events and much, much more.
  Fee: Call for information.Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 647.6311

• TBA -- Pebble Beach Equine Festival
  Festival: The Pebble Beach Equine Festival precedes the Pebble Beach Equestrian Classics. The Equine Festival is a great setting for the next round of preparedness in the quest for equestrian excellence. Pebble Beach Equestrian Center, Portola Road & Alva Lane, Pebble Beach, CA
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for Information Phone Number: (831) 624.2756

• 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