Soul of CA

Farmers Market Pacific Grove
2026-02-16 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
It’s hard to keep in mind that we are almost through with winter. The choices at the markets are limited but they are the freshest available produce. The friendly folks are always eager to help you get the most out of your purchases. Come out and see what’s available and while you are there you can find some delicious prepped food for your snack or a meal. There are more markets throughout the area. Go to https://www.montereycfb.com to find them.

Taste of Monterey/ High Tea (Bubbles by the Sea)
2026-02-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Taste of Montery, Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Cannery Row’s Taste of Monterey is the host for this afternoon of good food and beverages. Not only their menu but the Rosemary & Thyme folks are on board to make sure that you have some selections from the English High Tea tradition. Come on out and indulge yourself with a magnificent view of the Bay. Send your questions to hello@rosemaryandthymehighteas.com

Farmers Market Carmel Valley
2026-02-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States
The days are growing longer, the signs of spring are showing themselves, the fields are warming, and produce is beginning its long trip to your table. Although these plants are just getting started, we live on the Central Coast and our farmers have been keeping busy with their fields and are still bringing fresh vegetables to us. So you can take advantage of their hard work and buy their fresh and tasty produce. Come out and check what is available. More markets are listed at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Marina
2026-02-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Live Oak
2026-02-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Sheng Wang
2026-02-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Up and coming comic Wang has been featured on Netflix and other outlets and has been making us laugh with his interesting take on modern life. 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

Doc Ricketts Lab Tour
2026-02-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Pacific Biological Laboratories, 800 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
It’s also known as Pacific Biological Laboratories. It’s the space where Ed Ricketts, known as Doc, rn his business and entertained his friends. Among them was John Steinbeck who immortalized Doc in his books. YOU can come in and have a look around this interesting spot. Find out more info and ticket details at https://www.montereypl.libcal.com/event

Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating
2026-02-14 12:00 - 19:00 | Oscar’s Play Ground, 685 Cannery Row #3, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Oscar’s Playground is the place to check out for this interesting set of activities. First, (12:00-2:00)there is an all ages decorating party. They supply the cookies and decorating materials and you bring the creativity. The second part (5:00-7:00)is later and involves couples decorating separately then rejoining and sharing. Should be interesting. Got to https://www.oscarsplayground.com for info and prices.

Valentine's Day Hike at Eden Rift
2026-02-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Eden Rift Vineyard, 10034 Cienega Rd., Hollister, CA, 95023, United States
Eden Rift Vineyards is inviting you to have a leisurely walk in their vineyard. It can 1.5 or 2.5 miles with or without refreshment from their vines and can involve pizza, if you are hungry. At worst it will be a lovely walk in lovely San Benito County. Looks like a winning day for any loving couples. More info is at dre@edenrift.com

Pacific Biological Labs Tours
2026-02-14 10:00 - 13:30 | Pacific Biological Laboratories, 800 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
If this name isn’t familiar, this one may be, Ed (Doc) Ricketts. He was the scientific friend of John Steinbeck and the model for Doc in the Cannery Row novel. They had many adventures and were a rich source of stories. This lab is the meeting place and headquarters for Doc’s business which collected and shipped specimens of sea creatures. It is open for tours today at 10:00 and 11:30. Go to https://www.montereypl.libcal.com/event for details and tickets.

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

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2026-02-14 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Aptos
2026-02-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Poetry Workshop @ Old Capitol Books
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Capitol Books, 559 Tyler St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Brian Sheffield, a local writer and poet is the host and will help participants craft their best poetry and imagery. Bring your ideas and works in process and get lots of input. The gatherings will occur every second Friday at the bookstore in the future. If you want more information go to https://www.oldmonterey.org

Demetri Martin (Quick Draw)
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Martin’s comedy features a drawing pad and his interesting insights about life and language. You can enjoy his insights and observations at the Golden State. 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 Of Love (Gone Wrong)
2026-02-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Power Plant, Highway One, Moss Landing, CA, United States
It’s an hour of non-romantic songs of love and loss. And it only goes for an hour and is acoustic to boot. Probably because it is presented by Not Loud Concerts. More info is available at https://www.eventbrite.com/events/

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex
2026-02-13 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Watsonville
2026-02-13 14:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Watsonville, Downtown Plaza, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
2026-02-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay
2026-02-12 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS
2026-02-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market Seaside
2026-02-12 08:00 - 17:00 | CA

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am
2026-02-12 - 2026-02-15 | Lodge at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach, CA, 93953, United States
It’s a joyful gathering of golfers. If that’s not an oxymoron. The pros are of course quite serious and so are many of the amateurs but the whole vibe of the experience is light and highly dependent on the weather. It varies from fair and cool to tempestuous and cold. Let’s see what happens. Details are found at https://www.attpbgolf.com

Farmers Market King City
2026-02-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Hollister
2026-02-11 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Pacific Grove Museum Experience
2026-02-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Cesar Chavez Library, 615 Williams Rd., Salinas, CA, 93905, United States
The peninsula is coming to East Salinas! The award winning PG Museum of Natural History is bringing several exhibits to the Cesar Chavez Library in Salinas. You can check out the fossils, animals, and flowers that are part of the museum’s collection of of local flora and fauna. Go to https://www.library.salinas.gov for details. The exhibit will return on May 13th.

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (downtown)
2026-02-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Paint Your Partner Night
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Wine Experience, 381 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
You bring your creativity and willingness to try something new. They supply the materials and the wine and give you the time and support to unleash your muse. Oh, bring someone along so you can create an image of them. Or just paint frommemoy. Maybe you can get a break in the charge? More details are at https://www.eventbrite.com

American Agitators
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church, 490 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The recent events throughout the country are bringing more attention to the role of agitators/organizers in our political process. This is a film about some of them. Expect to have some ideas challenged through the course of this documentary. The hosts will be An McDowell and Bill Monning. More details are available from https://www.COPAiaf.org

Farmers Market Monterey
2026-02-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States
