• 3rd Central Coast Conference – Seldom Heard History of the Civil War Era

    Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, California

    Enjoy a full weekend of intriguing presentations by a stellar lineup of historians, exploring fresh perspectives on the American Civil War. The Stanton Center is situated on historic Custom House Plaza, near Old Fisherman’s Wharf. The full schedule and titles of talks is available on the conference website.  Featured Speakers:  Conference Website $295(Theater limited to 100 seats) What’s included: […]

  • Historic Preservation Lectures

    Stanton Theater 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

    Sorry, the event is full. Scott Gale • Los Perdidos y Los Salvados (The Lost and The Saved)Mimi Sheridan • MSHP: 120 Years of Preservation May is Historic Preservation Month. On Sunday May 10 from 1-3PM, Monterey State Historic Park and Monterey History and Art Association are teaming up to provide two historic preservation lectures […]

  • Mother’s Day Tea

    Casa Serrano 412 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

    Rosemary & Thyme Afternoon Tea Celebrate Mother’s Day with an elegant afternoon tea experience designed to delight and indulge. Enjoy a beautifully curated selection of delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and an assortment of handcrafted sweet treats, all served on vintage china. Paired with a selection of fine teas, […]

  • Soapbox Stageworks Women’s Series

    Stanton Theater 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

    Soap Box Stageworks presents… 3 PLAYS. 1 POWERFUL NIGHTStories that inspire. Women that changed the world. General Admission $35 20% off for groups of 5 or more! Buy Tickets Here May 22nd & 23rd – 7pm Flyer

  • 2026 La Merienda

    Memory Garden 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

    Buy tickets now! 2026 Annual La Merienda Celebration – the City of Monterey’s 256th birthday party features music, dance, costume, and a barbecue buffet extravaganza by Portola Hotel & Spa and the VIP Merienda Barbecue Committee who will create a five-star culinary experience! Entertainment by:Jonathan Valverde & Mike MarottaMariachis & Folkorico Dancers Dress: Early California […]

  • Summerfest 26 • Into the Heart of Art I: A Cellist’s Calling

    Mayo Hayes O’Donnell Library 155 Van Buren Street, Monterey, CA, United States

    Tanya Tomkins and Felix Fan Mayo Hayes O’Donnell Library155 Van Buren StreetMonterey Who could forget Tanya Tomkins’ electrifying performance in the 2025 “Breakfast of Champions” concert featuring Beethoven’s fiery “Razumovsky” Quartet? This work featured modern cello, but Tanya is equally at home on the Baroque cello — quite a different instrument that features gut strings, a slightly lower […]