Soul of CA

Monterey Bay Half Marathon
2024-11-08 08:00 - 2024-11-10 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Custom House Plaza, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Although the event is scheduled for three days it doesn’t seem likely that you will be participating in a run that lasts three days. So there are more events. Check out https://www.montereybayhalfmarathon.org and get the necessary info, rules, and registration info. There is a combination 5K and half marathon package that sounds interesting. But only to true enthusiasts.

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial (12-5)
2024-11-08 12:00 - 17:00 | Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial (12-5)
The days have shrunken, the nights have lengthened and our farmers are still producing the freshest fruits and vegetables to be found. You can get some of this bounty at the local farmers market. In addition there will be prepared foods and vendors of interesting items that might be gifts for the people on your holiday shopping list. If the weather is pleasant wouldn’t it be a very nice stroll through the market and see what’s new and who’s out and about. More info about other markets and their place and dates is available at https://www.montereycfb.com

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex
2024-11-08 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Aptos (8-12)
2024-11-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Brown Pelican "Deep Dive"
2024-11-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Elkhorn Slough Safari, 7981 Moss Landing Rd., Moss Landing, CA, United States
Often overlooked and taken for granted, this formerly endangered species is making a big comeback. Come and find out why this unusual animal is so important to our local ecosystem. With its long bill and six foot wingspan it really grabs one’s attention. Check out their website and get the specific information for the trip. It’s a boat trip up through the Slough on one of their very quiet electric boats. Go to https://www.elkhornslough.com

Farmers Market Santa Cruz West (9-1)
2024-11-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)
2024-11-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Carmel Art Association Reception
2024-11-09 16:00 - 19:00 | carmel valley art association, Del Fino Place # 9, Carmel Valley, CA, United States
This particular opening features the work of Jennifer Anderson and will do so for the next month. The works are from her recent 100 day effort and the creative works that emerged from that. The gallery is on Dolores between 5th & 6th. Go to https://www.carmelart.org and get more questions answered.

Farmers Market Live Oak (9-1)
2024-11-10 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)
2024-11-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)
2024-11-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

Salute to Vets Jamboree
2024-11-10 12:00 - 16:00 | Martinez Hall, 220 12th St., Marina, CA, United States
Out at the Martinez Hall in Marina they will be celebrating the work, effort, and sacrifice made by our military vets. There will be food & drink, vendors, activities, raffle, auction and maybe even more. Check out https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/veteransday

Chris Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience
2024-11-10 15:00 - 21:00 | Carmel Sunset Center
What a perfect act to show at the Carmel Sunset Center. The unbounded appreciation of the canine in this community is the perfect catalyst to get lots of people to watch dogs do amazing feats. Inspiring to the owners if not the dogs themselves. Even the non-dog households will enjoy the tricks and treats from the performers. Two shows, one at 3:00 and the second at 7:30. Check out https://www.sunset.com for details.

Veterans' Parade (Salinas City Center)
2024-11-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
It’s the Ninth Annual Parade through downtown Salinas. It features local vets, bands, cars, and civic groups showing pride and respect for the veterans and their families. The gathering place is Salinas High but mostly it goes north on Main St., so get there early and pick a good spot, they get claimed early on. More details are available at https://www.salinascitycenter.com

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-6)
2024-11-11 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
As the holiday season approaches we start to think of interesting things to give to our loved ones (and others). Sometimes the internet and big box stores just don’t have the unique qualities of more personal creations. The farmers markets have interesting crafts people making one-of-a-kind goods. While you are there you can get the freshest seasonal produce and maybe do your very own gift making. But you won’t know what’s there if you don’t check it out. Lots of other locations and times are available at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Monterey (4-7)
2024-11-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (1-5)
2024-11-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market King City (4-7)
2024-11-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Nutcracker Ballet
2024-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
As the holidays approach we can count on several things, one of them is definitely the appearance of the Nutcracker Ballet. This year promises some new takes on the traditional presentation and some high-flying acrobatics. You have to attend to truly appreciate the effects. So go to https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com and get details and tickets and more.

Nutcracker Christmas Ballet
2024-11-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
If we call this a classic, does that even do it justice? We all have a good idea of what the presentation will look like but it’s always good to see what new choreographers have to contribute to the presentation. So come out and see what this version has to reveal to the audience.
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Farmers Market Carmel BTS (10-2)
2024-11-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Maket CSUMB (2-6)
2024-11-14 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Seaside (3-7)
2024-11-14 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2024-11-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Paul Stamets
2024-11-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
You may read this and say, “Who?” He’s the mushroom specialist (mycologist) who has appeared in documentaries about fungus and books about psychedelics, or both. He is coming to town to enlighten and inform the public about the benefits of mushrooms and other fungi for us and our modern lives. Go to https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com and get more info about his appearance, not mushrooms.

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital (12-5)
2024-11-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Tidepools during King Tides
2024-11-15 15:00 - 2024-11-16 17:00 | Asilomar Conference Center, 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
During King Tides the difference in the height of the tides is most dramatic. Low tide especially so. That’s when you can see so many more of the creatures which make tidepools so fascinating. Asilomar’s naturalists will lead you through the mysteries of these wonderful little worlds of life under extreme conditions. https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id566 will get you the necessary information to learn about this marvel of nature.

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex (4-9)
2024-11-15 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Aptos (8-12)
2024-11-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Bird Watching in Seaside
2024-11-16 08:30 - 11:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States
At Laguna Grande in Seaside there is a wonderful opportunity to learn about some of the animals we share this area with. Some of them only as they pass through our environment. Some say that our Central Coast is one of the best places in the world to view our bird companions. You can see is it’s true. They will be a naturalist to help you with where to find them and identify the different species. More info is at https://www.mprpd.org
