Soul of CA

Farmers Market E. Alisal
2026-04-14 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA, United States
The various Spring holidays are passed and we are left with the good weather and lengthening days. That tells us that the selection at the markets is getting better and better. Soon we will be looking at those stone fruits but for now there is a great selection of vegetables and often strawberries. Come out and find them and much more. Booths with locally made items beckon to you and there are many prepped foods that will appeal to you. you’ll have to come out to find them. More markets are listed at this sitehttps://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Monterey (downtown)
2026-04-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market Natividad Hospital
2026-04-15 11:00 - 15:30 | Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (downtown)
2026-04-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Hollister
2026-04-15 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Farmers Market King City
2026-04-15 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Monterey Motorsports Festival
2026-04-15 17:00 - 23:00
If you are really impatient for the arrival of Car Week, this might help. Lots of cars of a wide variety of types, Everything from racing to prototypes and much more. Go to https://www.montereymotorsportsfestival.com for tickets and details.

Anzar Expedition Talk
2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:00 | California First Theater, Pacific St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
As you know this is the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence. But it is also the anniversary of the trip that Juan Bautista De Anza made through this area on his way to San Francisco with 240 people and their hopes and dreams for their future. Come hear their stories and learn about the difficulties they endured on the way. Details are at

Sea Otter Classic
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-19 | Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States
For years this has been the premier bicycle event on the West Coast, maybe in the country. For three days the races, fun runs, and other activities will keep everyone occupied and engaged. From the youngest to most seasoned bike enthusiast will find something to participate in. There are also an incredible array of products, devices, and bikes for viewing and purchase. Come see for yourself what the future of biking looks like. More info is at https://www.seaotter.com

Farmers Market Carmel BTS
2026-04-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay
2026-04-16 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Seaside
2026-04-16 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Soledad
2026-04-16 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Author Talk by Enid B. Ryce
2026-04-16 17:00 - 18:00 | El Gabilan Library, N. Main St., Salinas, CA, United States
Dr. Royce has been a Professor at CSU Monterey Bay in the Media Dept. She has translated and collected a wide variety of interesting texts from ancient days which concern the world of magic and spirituality. She will be reading from her work and sharing her insights about this work.

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
2026-04-17 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Watsonville
2026-04-17 14:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Watsonville, Downtown Plaza, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex
2026-04-17 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Emerson, Lake & Palmer
2026-04-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Think back to the early seventies and you’ll remember the chart topping tunes of this group. They were the darlings of AOR at the time. Should be a wonderful time for all. The Golden State Theatre is one of the best venues for entertainment in the Monterey Bay area. Go to their website for more information and tickets. It’s at https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com

Songs in the Night
2026-04-17 19:30 - 2026-04-19 16:30
One of the premier, longtime choral groups in the area is presenting their spring selection of beautiful choral music. There are three concerts over the weekend. On the 17th in Salinas (7:30) @St. Paul’s on Pajaro St., on the 18th at First Presbyterian in Monterey (7:30)on El Dorado and on Sunday the 19th at First Presbyterian (2:30). More details and ticket information at https://www.camerata-singers.org

National Record Store Day
2026-04-18
If you love LPs and want to check out some likely music stores try some of these local venues for your vinyl fix.
Goodwill on N. Davis is holding a special sale.
Downtown Book & Sound in Salinas on Main
Recycled Records in New Monterey

Ocean-Front-Porch w/ Marianne
2026-04-18 06:00 - 07:00 | Asilomar Conference Center, 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
What is it? It’s watching the world wake up on the deck of the Lodge at Asilomar. Since prehistoric times humans have awakened with the sun’s rise. Why not now? Details at https://www.montereybaymeditationcenter.com

Farmers Market Aptos
2026-04-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2026-04-18 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

San Antonio Discovery Hike
2026-04-18 09:00 - 13:00 | san antonio ranch, Alameda & Pine St., San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the beauty of the area and we forget that there is a LOT of history in those hills. Here’s a chance to catch up on the beauty and history at the same time. About four hours of hiking over easy rolling hills and scenery with knowledgeable guides. The San Benito Land Trust is sponsoring the event. So you know it will be worthwhile. More details and info is at https://www.sanbenitolandtrust.org

Farmers Market Salinas
2026-04-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Earth/Arbor Day in Carmel BTS
2026-04-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Devendorf Park, Carmel, CA, United States
Why not combine them? They are just the same at heart, no? Come to Carmel’s Devendorf Park and join in the celebrations and activities. There will be games, a program, and demos of lots of interesting ways to live lightly on the Earth.

Third Annual Moonflower Festival
2026-04-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Seaside High School, 2200 Noche Buena, Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
For three years the local Asian community (AAPI) has sponsored this festival of dance and music featuring many groups from the area. Lots of hard work and hours of costume making have gone into the effort. You can see the results of all this work at Seaside High. More info is at

Native American Art Exhibit
2026-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church, 490 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The Native artist, Becky Olvera-Schultz, will be opening an exhibit of her art at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula. The exhibit, featuring her many works in a variety of media, will be running through the 4th of June. The reception will be from 1:00 until 3:00 at the church. Details and examples are available at https://www.native-expressions.com

California's Poet Laureate Lee Herrick
2026-04-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Pacific Grove Library, Central Ave. , Pacific Grove , CA, United States
For the poetic among us and the ones looking for insight and empathy into the human condition. Mr. Herrick is the first person to serve in this role for two tenures. Come to the PG Library to find out why. https://www.pacificgrovelibrary.org is the place for more info.

Wearables on Whales
2026-04-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Hopkins Marine Station, 120 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, 93953, United States
More information is being gathered about the lives of the largest animals on Earth by placing monitors on them and hoping that they stick. To make this practice more effective new and interesting technologies are being used. Find out more at this presentation it’s free but you must register. Go to https://www.hopkinsmarinestation.stanford.edu
