World Goes 'Round (The music of Kander & Ebb)
2026-01-30 19:30 - 2026-02-01 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hidden Valley Music Seminars, 546 Hartnell St. Suite B, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
While they have written some award winning musicals they may not be the most known composing teams. But you have heard of Cabaret and Chicago, two of their most famous works. Come hear the music of these productions and many others, these nights presented by Oberlin College’s Music Department. Details are at https://www.hiddenvalleymusic.org

Mission 10 Race
2026-01-31 07:00 - 12:00 | San Juan Bautista State Park, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
It’s back! The annual Mission 10 is here. You can run in the half Marathon, 10K, 5K, or the Fun run for young and old. However you participate it will help local charities. Last year the race raised $30K for San Benito County. Go to amalia@digitalwavedesign.com for details and fees.

Farmers Market Aptos
2026-01-31 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
The longest and coldest nights are behind us and the signs of spring are starting to pop out. Just like the beginnings of the vegetables and fruits which will come to market soon. In the meantime there are still many vegetables available and the freshest choices are at the markets. Get a head start of spring and prepare the interesting recipes that the folks at the various booths will be happy to supply you with. More sites and times are available at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2026-01-31 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Mushroom Mania
2026-01-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Garland Park, Garland Park Visitors Center, 700 W. Carmel Valley Rd., CA, 93924, United States
Garland Park is the site and Phil Carpenter is the guide to discovering which are the good (edible) fungi and the ones to be avoided. It involves a hike of about 1.5 t0 2 miles and elevation gain of about 100′. More info and reservations are at https://www.secure.rec1.com/momterey-regional-park-district

Farmers Market Live Oak
2026-02-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Marina
2026-02-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley
2026-02-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

Farmers Market Pacific Grove
2026-02-02 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Since Groundhog Day has made its prediction about our winter we now know what to expect. Or do we? What we do know is that there are wonderfully fresh foods at the Markets and that the people there are friendly and knowledgeable. After all, they grew the stuff! Yes, we are in the waning days of winter and more selection is around the corner. While we wait, check out the farmers markets. They have the stuff you want and need. More sites and dates are at https://www.montereycfb.com

Magic Hunks @ Salty Seal
2026-02-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Salty Seal, 653 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
It looks like these dancers do some serious core workouts. So if you like brawny, muscular men dancing about, this is the place to be. Go to http://https//:www.magichunks.com

Farmers Market Monterey
2026-02-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Ten Tenors
2026-02-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
One of Australia’s most popular exports is coming to town. All ten of them! After appearing on television and stages around the world for 16 years. 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

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (downtown)
2026-02-04 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Hollister
2026-02-04 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Farmers Market King City
2026-02-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS
2026-02-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay
2026-02-05 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Seaside
2026-02-05 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
2026-02-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Watsonville
2026-02-06 14:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Watsonville, Downtown Plaza, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex
2026-02-06 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

16th Annual First Friday in Pacific Grove
2026-02-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
It’s back for 2026. The artists, restaurants, and shops are so glad to have this back and welcome you into the charming center of Pacific Grove. They would love to give you the chance to explore, entertain, and enjoy the Last Hometown as they like to be called. Questions? take them to artisangallery@gmail.com.

GZA
2026-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
He’s bringing his distinctive style and lyrics to the Central Coast and you can hear what he has been up to since his big breakthrough 20 years ago. 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

Farmers Market Aptos
2026-02-07 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2026-02-07 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Salinas
2026-02-07 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

North American Pastoralist Gathering
2026-02-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This is not an ecumenical gathering but for those women who manage pastures, animals, and the local environment. Big difference. Sponsored by the Society for Range Management and at Monterey Conference Center, Peter B’s.

First Mayor's House
2026-02-07 10:00 - 15:00 | First Mayor’s House, 3 Station Pl, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
A solid piece of Salinas history is available for visiting and enjoying on the first Saturday of each month. The knowledgeable docents are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to share the history and interesting stories about the development of Salinas and the Salinas Valley. Combine the visit with the other resources immediately available, the Railroad Museum and the Regional Heritage Center and make a day of it. Details are at their website https://www.firstmayorshouse.org

M&SV Railroad Museum
2026-02-07 10:00 - 2026-02-08 16:00 | Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum, Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
An interesting slice of Monterey County history that is fun to watch or even get to operate(sometimes) is the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum and its splendid diorama of the valley’s train routes. Come over on any first Saturday or Sunday of the month and enjoy the historic rail display and even get to blow the steam whistle. On the Saturdays you can also visit the First Mayor’s House and the Regional Heritage Center, both nearby, a short walk. More info and details are at https://www.msvrr.org

MEarth's Cooking for the Climate
2026-02-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Bialek Hilton Habitat, 4380 Carmel Valley Road (MEarth), Carmel, CA, 93921, United States
From what to grow to how to cook it this workshop with Emily Reistetter will give you a lot of good ideas about growing and preparing healthy food that is also helpful for the general state of the world. More details are available at chloe@mearthcarmel.org
