Featured Announcements
Featured Announcements

The Mystic Souls at Recycled Records

 
7/18/26
 
Free
 
Recycled Records

Recycled Records is excited to host a show by local band The Mystic Souls on Saturday, July 18 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:45pm. Free show - all ages welcome.

The Mystic Souls know how to put...

Christmas in July at Rosebuds

 
7/25/26
 
 
Rosebuds Kids Co.

It’s only July and Rosebuds Kids Co. already has 8 bins of Christmas stuff in the back room. So we're celebrating Christmas in July on Saturday, July 25, 10am-4pm!

We’ll have Live music by Tatt's Musical Tales ...

Introducing The Espresso Bar by O-town

Oystertown is proud to introduce The Espresso Bar by O-town at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Open Monday - Saturday, 8am-1pm. You don't have to leave your neighborhood for morning treats!

Proudly serving ACME Coffee, Red River teas, Red's...

Salsa and Bachata Classes at Vida Dance Co.

 
7/16/26
 
$15/$25
 
Vida Dance Co.

Every Thursday night, Vida Dance Co. offers Bachata and Salsa classes for all levels: Bachata class at 6:30pm, Salsa class at 7:30pm. Fee is $15 per class, or $25 for both.

Our studio is all about good vibes, good music, and community. Whether you’ve danced before or have no idea what you’re doing (yet), you’ll feel right at home here. No pressure, no competition - just dancing, laughter, and a whole lot of fun.

Lucky Star Dance Party with DJ Atmos at Pearl Hour

 
7/18/26
 
No cover
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Lucky Star, Monterey's premier LGBTQIA+ dance party, on the third Saturday of every month, 8pm until closing. Music by DJ Atmos. No cover charge. Ages 21+ only.

Blood Drive at Hilltop Park Center

 
7/31/26
 
Free
 
Hilltop Park Center

Hilltop Park Center is hosting a blood drives with nonprofit Vitalant on Thursday, July 31, 1pm-4:45pm. Register here. Vitalant is currently facing a critical shortage of type O blood.

When you donate blood with Vitalant July 9 - August 8, you'll be entered into a drawing to win up to $30,000 towards the purchase of a car.

Tattoo Artist Stefan Johnsson at Gold Coast Tattoo

Gold Coast Tattoo is excited to announce that Stefan Johnsson from Paradise Tattoo in Downtown Santa Cruz is now accepting appointments at Gold Coast, located at 639 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Stefan specializes in large-scale custom work, American Traditional, Japanese, fine line, black and grey, and portrait tattooing. Text Gold Coast at 831-226-6170 to book an appointment.

Hacky Sacks at On The Beach

You asked, and you shall receive! A variety of hacky sacks are now available at On The Beach Surf Shop. Come and get 'em at 693 Lighthouse Avenue.

Soul Night at Pearl Hour

 
7/30/26
 
No cover
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour and Encounters of the Funky Kind present Soul Dive: A Night of Soul Music on Thursday, July 30, 8pm-12am. No cover. Ages 21+ only.

Tonight we're diving into all things soul, Motown, Northern, sweet, and Chicano with vinyl DJ sets by Evo, Funky Jarocho, Kenji Red, and Oh-So-Ritmico.

New Merch at Hula's Island Grill

Hula's Island Grill has recently gotten in new merchandise! Come check out our hoodies and hats at 622 Lighthouse Avenue...and grab something to eat while you're here.