Events Calendar

Venture Gallery is featuring the fine art paintings of Haruko Evans and Richard Tette, along with the exquisite stone sculptures of Stephen Tucker, through November and December. The work of these award-winning, local artists reflects their love for the natural world and evokes a feeling of respectful serenity. In celebration of its 20th Anniversary Holiday Season, the gallery will also be exhibiting miniatures ("Take a Little Monterey Home") and new paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and glasswork by local artists.

Come see Big Sur's favorite jazz and blues band, Paige Too, at the Big Sur River Inn! No cover! Drink specials all night, including half price on bottles of very special wines. One free appetizer with every two entrees ordered.

November 21, 2009 - Del Monte Shopping Center's 2nd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Extravaganza!! On Saturday, November 21st, Del Monte Shopping Center will hold a free, very special holiday tree lighting event from 5pm - 7pm. The community is invited to come out and enjoy live holiday entertainment, delicious cookies, hot cocoa and a visit from Santa as he magically lights the holiday tree!

Kreisler - Praeludium & Allegro; Gluck - Dance of the Blessed Spirits from "Orfeo ed Euridice"; Ginastera - Pampeana No. 1; Desmarais - Myth & Legend; Dompierre - Les Diableries; Glass - La belle et la béte; Bernstein - Serenade Socrates: Alcibiades; Pärt - Fratres; Dukas - Fantasie after "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"

Focus on some different birds this Thanksgiving. The Aquarium is home to a variety of birds, each with different habits and needs. Find out how our experts train and care for our feathered friends, and get an up close and personal look at some of them.

Singer-songwriter and guitarist, Keb' Mo’s music is a living link to the Delta blues that traveled up the Mississippi River and across America. This three-time Grammy®, winner’s distinctive sound embraces multiple eras and genres: blues, pop, rock, folk and jazz. His gritty country blues conveys the human experience. His last visit to Sunset Center generated a sold-out house.

Thursday, November 26th 12pm–3pm $72 per person, $32.00 per child 5-12 years old, children 5 years old and under are complimentary There is no better place to celebrate the exceptional local harvest than at Bernardus Lodge. Chef Cal Stamenov will feature local organic vegetables, naturally raised meats and the finest fresh ingredients in a special Thanksgiving buffet. The holiday meal will feature traditional Thanksgiving favorites accented with Chef Cal Stamenov’s signature cuisine. Before lunch, guests can enjoy the crisp weather with hot apple cider and Bernardus wine tasting by the open stone fireplace.

Friday, November 27th; Stop by Cannery Row's Steinbeck Plaza for musical and family entertainment between 12 pm - 9 pm, Live Festive Holiday Music from 11 am - 4 pm, A Brassworks Toy Soldier Quartet from 4 - 6 pm, Live Reindeer in Bubba Gump plaza from 3 - 7 pm, Santa Claus will be in his workshop from 6 - 9 pm & our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony begins the holiday season at 6 pm!

Butterfly-centric activities for the whole family, including presentations of live butterflies & caterpillars; milkweed plants & seeds; gifts, books & jewelry; videos; face painting; storytelling; California butterfly experts; sin-a-longs; tips on butterfly gardening; and more! In addition, the Museum Sanctuary Docents will be present at the Monarch Grove Sanctuary from 10:00 AM -5:00 PM to assist with Monarch viewing, (831) 648-5718.