Soul of CA

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Center (4-9)
2025-04-11 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States
Spring is here. The longer warmer days allow our farmers to grow and harvest more of the delicious foods that you count on. As a result you can come out and find some deals on the best produce available. In addition there are recipes and food preparation tips from different organizations looking to help you live a healthier life. There are always vendors with interesting locally made goods that make great gifts. Can’t think of any reason why you wouldn’t benefit from a trip to the farmers market. Go to https://www.montereycfb.com for more sites and times.

Arab Music Ensemble
2025-04-11 16:00 - 17:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States
Their home is Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo but they have made the trip north to delight us with some interesting music. The Music Hall at CSU Monterey Bay is the venue. They suggest parking in Lot 30.

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital (12-5)
2025-04-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Big Sur : The Way It Was
2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:30 | MIIS Irvine Auditorium, 499 Pierce St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This film, resurrected from years ago, features interviews and footage of the way the people and environment interacted during the truly bohemian days that made the reputation that the area has now. It will be shown for free at the MIIS Irvine Hall. More details are at https://www.oldmontereyfoundation.org

Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2025-04-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Farmers Market Seaside (3-7)
2025-04-10 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay (2-6)
2025-04-10 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS (10-2)
2025-04-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Pebble Beach Food & Wine Fest
2025-04-10 - 2025-04-13 | Lodge at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach, CA, 93953, United States
For three days the lovely setting of Pebble Beach will be hosting a non-golf event. You can probably squeeze in a round, if you have a set tee time. Over 250 types of wine will be presented for enjoyment as well as the culinary efforts of almost 100 of the best of local chefs and kitchens. All day for three days. Better loosen those pants. More delightful information is at https://www.pebblebeachfoodandwine.com

Sea Otter Classic
2025-04-10 - 2025-04-13 | Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States
It may be that this is the premier bicycle event in North America, even the world. After all, 71,000 people participated in it last year. You can be part of the fun , come to Laguna Seca and bring a bike to help get around or even participate in an event. Find out how or just more info at https://www.seaotterclassic.com

Farmers Market King City (4-7)
2025-04-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Hollister (3-7)
2025-04-09 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (1-5)
2025-04-09 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Point Sur Lighthouse Tours
2025-04-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Point Sur Lighthouse, Highway One , CA, United States
Some say it’s haunted but even if it isn’t the lighthouse is a very interesting place to visit. Be ready to climb stairs and bring a jacket, the wind can be strong. Find out much more by visiting their website at https://www.pointsur.org

Farmers Market Monterey (4-7)
2025-04-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-6)
2025-04-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States

Aria Women's Choir
2025-04-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Monterey United Methodist Church, 1 Soledad Place, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Although one of the newer groups in the area it is rapidly gaining a following. Come out and find out why. More information is at https://www.ariamonterey.org

California Wildlife Day
2025-04-06 11:30 - 13:00 | Palo Corona Park, Entrance south of Crossroads, Carmel, CA, United States
Palo Coronado Regional Park is the place where this is being celebrated locally. Here we will have a renowned National Geographic correspondent and writer addressing the importance of water and its management. All this and so much more to enjoy in the Central coast’s natural abundance. Go to https://www.cawildlifeday.net for many more details.

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)
2025-04-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States
Now that the days are officially longer and getting warmer, the produce farmers are bringing more and more lovely examples of their hard work. The booths will have more selections and more possibilities for your meals. The other booths are offering prepared foods and there are some more selling their crafts and other interesting objects. Come out and check the selection, maybe you’ll see some neighbors and friends. More sites and days are available at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)
2025-04-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Live Oak (9-1)
2025-04-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Monterey Museum of Art Block Party
2025-04-05 11:00 - 16:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Exactly which block is unclear but there will be a party followed by dancing (for the over 21 crowd). The museum is celebrating another successful year. You can share this with them. Come out and enjoy the activities, foods, refreshments and more outside the museum. More details and information is available at https://www.montereyart.org

Railroad Days
2025-04-05 10:00 - 2025-04-06 16:00 | Amtrak Station, Market St. and Salinas St. , Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The first weekend of each month the members of the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad organization open their doors to the public. They have an extensive and detailed diorama display of the railway going through the Salinas Valley. Much more information about the local rail history than most of us have any idea about. More information is available at their website https://www.msvrr.org

History Fun
2025-04-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Harvey Baker House, Station Plaza, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The Harvey-Baker House is part of the Heritage Plaza in downtown Salinas. The knowledgeable docents there are pleased to share the story of the families who lived in this building on the first Saturday of each month. It has been a part of Salinas’ history and has many interesting pieces in their collection. While visiting there you can also check out the other historical buildings nearby. More details are to be found at https://www.firstmayorshouse.org

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)
2025-04-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Farmers Market Aptos (8-12)
2025-04-05 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex (4-9)
2025-04-04 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital (12-5)
2025-04-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Silk Road Ensemble (Uplifted Voices)
2025-04-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Carmel Sunset Center
SInce its founding the Silk Road Ensemble has featured the music and traditions of the historic route from which it gets its name. This time it is the singing traditions of the cultures along the famous road. Primarily women’s voices are the focus of this presentation which includes songs from the Americas, Europe, and Asia. More information at http://www.sunsetcenter.com

Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2025-04-03 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States
