• August 30 - September 1 -- 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

• September 5 - 6 -- The G.I. Comedy Tour
  Benefit: Benefit for the Wouded Warrior Project. Former Military Comedy group, Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine comedians. To be held at Monterey live
  Fee: $20pp or $15pp w/ military I.D.Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 816.8251

• September 5 - 7 -- Festa Italia
  Festival: For 75 years, the Sicilian fishermen who helped make Monterey's fortune venerated Santa Rosalia. Today they celebrate Festa Italia with a parade, blessing the fleet, and much more. Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for Information Phone Number: (831) 238.6740

• September 6 -- Lecture: Awaken & Create Life Miracles through Communication with Animals
  Lecture: Join Dr. Laurie Moore at this free introductory talk and demonstration and learn to talk with animals, angels, insects and Master Teachers. Marina Public Library, 190 Seaside Circle, Marina, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 3 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 642.2358

• September 6 - 7 -- Capitola Art & Wine Festival
  Festival: The Capitola Art & Wine Festival combines art, wine, music & food all in Capitola Village by the Sea. Over 185 artists and 16 wineries will participate in this year's Festival. Enjoy great entertainment both days on 2 stages.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (831)475.6522

• September 11 -- Lecture: Exploring the Chakras
  Lecture: Rabia Erduman CHT, RPP, CMP, was born in Turkey, raised there and in Germany. She has a BA in Psychology, is a Certified Hypnotherapist, a Registered Polarity Practitioner, and a Visionary Craniosacral Worker. She teaches Intuitive Touch, Polarity Therapy, Tantra, and Spiritual Awakening workshops. Marina Public Library, 190 Seaside Circle, Marina, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 642.2358

• September 14 -- Carmel-by-the Sea's Annual Great Sandcastle Contest
  Family Fun: Come down to Carmel Beach and join your friends, Family, and neighbors from near and far and build a wonderful sand castle, big or small! Registration takes place right on the beach the morning of the event and judging begins around Noon that afternoon.
  Fee: FreeTime: 8 a.m. Phone Number: (831) 620.2020

• September 14 -- NatureSweet Carmel TomatoFest
  Festivals: The 17th Annual NatureSweet Carmel TomatoFest, "America's Favorite Tomato Festival", will be held at the spectacular countryside setting of Quail Lodge Resort, 8205 Valley Greens Drive in Carmel. Featuring a tasting of more than 350 tomato varieties from around the world, outdoor BBQ, tomato dishes created by 60 of America's best chefs, a tasting of 100 of CA's finest wines, chef & gardening demonstrations, "Salsa Showcase," a tasting of 100 best tomato salsas from around the U.S., "The International Olive Oil Tasting" featuring extra virgin olive oils from 8 countries & the best of CA, live music & dancing. Net proceeds donated to several youth charities. Rain or Shine.
  Fee: $85 advance, $95 at the doorTime: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 965.4827

• September 17 -- 4th Annual Jazz with Steinbeck
  Benefit, Live Music: The 4th Annual Jazz with Steinbeck event will offer fans an exclusive supper club evening in support of Monterey Jazz Festival's Jazz Education Programs and the National Steinbeck Center's Youth Programs. This intimate, one-of-a-kind jazz experience promises to have a magical energy all its own, and is limited to 160 people. National Steinbeck Center, Salinas
  Fee: Call for information & ticketsTime: 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 775.4723

• September 19 - 21 -- Monterey Jazz Festival
  Festival, Live Music: The Monterey Jazz Festival is the longest running jazz festival in the world. It is held annually on the 20-acre, oak-studded Monterey Fairgrounds, located at 2000 Fairgrounds Road in Monterey, Ca. More than 500 top jazz artists perform throughout the weekend on 7 stages spread throughout the grounds.
  Fee: variesTime: Varies Phone Number: (925) 275.9255

• September 20 - 21 -- Carmel Valley Rancher's Days
  Celebration, Family Fun: Re-organized for 2008, Carmel Valley Ranchers Days is now a two-day format with more events for the whole family. From working ranch hands to recreational riders to shutterbug spectators, there's something for everyone at the 2008 Carmel Valley Ranchers Days! At the Trail and Saddle Club on East Garzas Road.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for information Phone Number: (831) 620.6771

• September 21 -- Fiesta de San Carlos Borremeo
  Festival: Annual festival with a Mexican-Spanish flair at the Carmel Mission. Food, wine, vendor booths and entertainment. Rio Road & Lasuen Drive, Carmel, CA
  Fee: Call for information.Time: Call for information. Phone Number: (831) 624.3600

• September 24 -- 15th Annual Chili Cook-off
  Celebration, Benefit: Professional and amateur Chili maker's competing for the awards of Best Amateur Cook, Best Professional Cook and the People's Choice Award. Raffle, music, wine and other bites will also be a part of the festivities. Held at Holman Ranch. Fundraiser for the Carmel Valley Chamber of Commerce.
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 659.4000

• September 26 -- Harvest Wine Seminar at Chateau Julien
  Wine & Food Education: Harvest season is the most magical time of year at the winery. Join us to embrace the new vintage of Chateau Julien wine! Guests will witness over ten tons of grapes crushed, de-stemmed and prepared for aging prior to joining the Winemakers for a family-style dinner in the winery's cellar. 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA
  Fee: $100.00Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 624.2600

• September 27 - 28 -- Monterey County Artists' Studio Tour
  Exhbition, Reception: Monterey County Artists' Studio Tour is a self guided tour with a grand opening on Sept. 26 at the Pacific Grove Art Center from 7-9PM. Artists will have their studios open from 10AM-5PM on Sept. 27 - 28.
  Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 659.5003

• September 27 - 28 -- California International Airshow
  Exhibition: Top air performers and ground exhibitions. Salinas Municipal Airport, Salinas, CA
  Fee: $16 in advance, $19 at the gateTime: Call for schedule Phone Number: (888) 845.SHOW

Ongoing Events

• 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

• 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

• 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

• June 16 - September 3 -- Underwater Explorers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
  Family Fun: Kids can get a fish-eye view of marine life as they don mask, regulator and dry suit and take the plunge in our Great Tide Pool for a surface SCUBA experience. Our certified dive staff will assist participants in the water and introduce them to the critters that live along the rocky shore. The small group size ensures a safe and educational adventure for everyone. No previous SCUBA experience is required, though you must have basic swimming skills. 886 Cannery Row, Monterey
  Fee: $79, plus admissionTime: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m Phone Number: (831) 648.4800

• 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

• 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

• 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 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

• 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

• 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

• September 7 - 28 -- Thursday Night Music Series at Bargetto
  Live Music: Unwind from the work week and enjoy live music in our beautiful, creekside courtyard. Wine and appetizers available for purchase. 9/7 - "Connected", 9/14 - "Double Shot", 9/21 - "Ben & Drew", 9/28 - "Talking Trees". 3535 N. Main Street, Soquel, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 475.2258

• 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 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

• July 6 - September 21 -- Jazz at the Plaza Summer Series
  Live Music: Carmel Plaza presents the 2nd annual Jazz at the Plaza! This year, Carmel Plaza has partnered with The Monterey Vintners & Growers Association and will be showcasing a different local winery every Friday, in addition to a very talented local jazz band line-up.
  Fee: Music free; wine & cheese tasting $15Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 624.0138

• 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

• June 3, June 3; Saturday and Sunday: June 16 through September 2 -- Fishing for History: A Cannery Row Walking Tour
  Historic, Recreation: Past and present meet as we journey from the days of Monterey's native Rumsien/Ohlone people through the boom times that made Monterey the "Sardine Capital of the World". Along the way we'll share stories of the diverse communities and early marine scientists who contributed to the rich culture of Cannery Row. Monterey Bay Aquarium , 886 Cannery Row, Monterey
  Fee: $20 plus aquarium admissionTime: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 648.4800

• 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 -- 2nd Annual Harvest Bash
  Celebration: Come celebrate the end of Crush with us! Barrel taste new vintages, sample our award winning wines, and snack on hor d'oeurves while enjoying the fall season. All ten of the Monterey's River Road Wine Trail tasting rooms are participating in this event.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 478.4946

• TBA -- Old Monterey Seafood & Music Festival
  Festival, Live Music: Live bands from Rock, Reggae, Latin to Jazz all weekend at the Custom House Stage. Fresh local seafood, live music, local artisans, arts & crafts, and over 90 vendors will fill the Custom House Plaza!
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 655.8070