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May
24
2013

California Roots Music & Arts Festival

May. 24-May. 26
The 4th annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival is a three-day event packed…more
May
25
2013

2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival

May. 25-May. 27
This Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th, 26th and 27th, the Custom House Plaza at Old…more
Jun
2
2013

Cannery Row Block Party

Jun. 2
This annual event is a crowd-pleaser includes continuous live music, live animals,…more
Jun
7
2013

Monterey Wine Festival

Jun. 7-Jun. 8
With hundreds of wines offered for tasting, wine lovers will lfind an embarrassment…more
Jun
8
2013

Carmel Valley Art & Wine Celebration

Jun. 8
The Art & Wine Celebration will showcase over 60 artists, local wines and…more
Jun
15
2013

Monterey Beer Festival

Jun. 15
Come join us for the greatest assortment of beer ever assembled on the Central…more
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05-24-2013

Special Events

'Mr. Bruce, Do You Swear?'

May 17, 2013 to June 01, 2013
8:00 PM
320 Hoffman Ave
Type: Special Events
Location: The Paper Wing Theatre Company
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Paper Wing Theatre Presents: An original play by Rob Foster "Mr. Bruce, Do You Swear?" Synopsis: Lenny Bruce, the most important stand-up comedian of the 20th century, gets one more chance to defend his life on the witness stand. And you are the jury. Bruce's struggle for his right to speak his mind on stage br... more

California Roots Music & Arts Festival

May 24, 2013 to May 26, 2013
2004 Fairgrounds Road
Venue: Monterey County Fair and Event Center
Type: Special Events
Location: Monterey County Fairgrounds and Exposition Center
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The 4th annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival is a three-day event packed with live music, fantastic food, refreshing beverages, creative artwork and sustainable practices. Reggae acts from around the globe culminate at the Monterey County Fairgrounds for good vibes during the Memorial Day weekend.   more

05-25-2013

'Mr. Bruce, Do You Swear?'

May 17, 2013 to June 01, 2013
8:00 PM
320 Hoffman Ave
Type: Special Events
Location: The Paper Wing Theatre Company
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Paper Wing Theatre Presents: An original play by Rob Foster "Mr. Bruce, Do You Swear?" Synopsis: Lenny Bruce, the most important stand-up comedian of the 20th century, gets one more chance to defend his life on the witness stand. And you are the jury. Bruce's struggle for his right to speak his mind on stage br... more

2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival

May 25, 2013 to May 27, 2013
4 Custom House Plaza
Type: Special Events
Location: Custom House Plaza
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This Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th, 26th and 27th, the Custom House Plaza at Old Fisherman's Wharf will come alive during the 2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival. Each day, three popular bands will be performing at the Festival starting at 11:00 am and continuing to 7:00 pm (6:00 on Monday, th... more

California Roots Music & Arts Festival

May 24, 2013 to May 26, 2013
2004 Fairgrounds Road
Venue: Monterey County Fair and Event Center
Type: Special Events
Location: Monterey County Fairgrounds and Exposition Center
Visit Website

The 4th annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival is a three-day event packed with live music, fantastic food, refreshing beverages, creative artwork and sustainable practices. Reggae acts from around the globe culminate at the Monterey County Fairgrounds for good vibes during the Memorial Day weekend.   more

Rainbow Girls & Perpetual Drifters at Fernwood Tavern

May 25, 2013
9pm
47200 Highway 1
Venue: Fernwood Tavern
Type: Special Events
Location: Fernwood Tavern
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The Rainbow Girls & the Perpetual Drifters perform tonight at the Fernwood Tavern. Music begins at 9pm. more

05-26-2013

2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival

May 25, 2013 to May 27, 2013
4 Custom House Plaza
Type: Special Events
Location: Custom House Plaza
Visit Website

This Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th, 26th and 27th, the Custom House Plaza at Old Fisherman's Wharf will come alive during the 2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival. Each day, three popular bands will be performing at the Festival starting at 11:00 am and continuing to 7:00 pm (6:00 on Monday, th... more

California Roots Music & Arts Festival

May 24, 2013 to May 26, 2013
2004 Fairgrounds Road
Venue: Monterey County Fair and Event Center
Type: Special Events
Location: Monterey County Fairgrounds and Exposition Center
Visit Website

The 4th annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival is a three-day event packed with live music, fantastic food, refreshing beverages, creative artwork and sustainable practices. Reggae acts from around the globe culminate at the Monterey County Fairgrounds for good vibes during the Memorial Day weekend.   more

Marina Farmers' Market

From: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
215 Reservation Rd.
Type: Special Events
Location: Marina
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Marina's Farmers' Market is every Sunday from 10am to 2pm at 215 Reservation Road in the Marina Village Shopping Center (near Grocery Outlet and in front of Lee's Garden. more

Sunday Afternoon at Big Sur River Inn

May 19, 2013 to September 29, 2013
46840 Highway One at Pheneger Creek
Venue: Big Sur River Inn
Type: Special Events
Location: Big Sur River Inn
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Sunday afternoons at the River Inn are long standing tradition in Big Sur. Live music on the Riverside Deck featuring the best in all kinds of jazz with some of our favorite folk, zydeco and world music mixed in. Plus a "Backyard BBQ" for those who want to sit on the vast lawns ... by the river and listen to th... more

05-27-2013

2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival

May 25, 2013 to May 27, 2013
4 Custom House Plaza
Type: Special Events
Location: Custom House Plaza
Visit Website

This Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th, 26th and 27th, the Custom House Plaza at Old Fisherman's Wharf will come alive during the 2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival. Each day, three popular bands will be performing at the Festival starting at 11:00 am and continuing to 7:00 pm (6:00 on Monday, th... more

Pacific Grove Farmers' Market

From: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central and Grand Ave.
Type: Special Events
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The Pacific Grove Certified Farmers' Markets' new location is Central and Grand Ave right in front of Jewell Park, the Natural History Museum, and the Pacific Grove Library. The Farmers' Market is open every Monday 4pm - 7pm all year round. (We will be closed December 24th and 31st. Open all other holidays.) more

05-28-2013

Alisal Farmers' Market

From: 9:00 AM to 4:00 AM
632 East Alisal Street
Type: Special Events
Location: Alisal
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Alisal Certified Farmers' Market is located in East Salinas at 632 East Alisal Street in the parking lot of the WIC Family and Community Nutrition Programs. Plenty of free parking is located next to the Alisal Market. Monterey Salinas Transit bus routes go directly to the Alisal Market. Open Tuesdays from 9am-4pm.... more

Old Monterey Farmers' Market

Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
Type: Special Events
Location: Old Monterey
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The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3 ½ city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding a... more

05-30-2013

Lecture: After the Grizzly

May 30, 2013
7:00 pm
165 Forest Ave.
Venue: Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Type: Special Events
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The landmark federal Endangered Species Act—the most powerful and comprehensive U.S. environmental law and most ambitious biodiversity conservation statute ever enacted by any country—turns forty in 2013. Is this anniversary a cause for celebration or despair? What have we learned during the past four decades... more

05-31-2013

'Mr. Bruce, Do You Swear?'

May 17, 2013 to June 01, 2013
8:00 PM
320 Hoffman Ave
Type: Special Events
Location: The Paper Wing Theatre Company
Visit Website  |  Send Email

Paper Wing Theatre Presents: An original play by Rob Foster "Mr. Bruce, Do You Swear?" Synopsis: Lenny Bruce, the most important stand-up comedian of the 20th century, gets one more chance to defend his life on the witness stand. And you are the jury. Bruce's struggle for his right to speak his mind on stage br... more

Clarissa Lyons at the Sunset Center

May 31, 2013
8pm
San Carlos at Ninth
Venue: Sunset Center
Type: Special Events
Location: Sunset Cultural Center, Inc.
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Clarissa Lyons performs works by Schubert, Debussy, Sibelius, Britten, Bolcom and more. Part of Carmel Music Society's Competition Weekend. All events free and open to the public. more

Wine, Art & Music Walk

May 31, 2013
6:00pm-9:00pm
Pacific Grove
Type: Special Events
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A walking tour of Pacific Grove's finest art venues. The event is complimentary and open to the public. Art Walk maps will be available at any of the participating locations and at the Chamber. The hours are from 6:00-9:00 pm. More info: 831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org. more