Events

Go Hiking with Monterey Hostel

 
10/23/24
 
Free
 
Monterey Hostel

Monterey Hostel invites you to join us for our weekly hikes, Hiking with the Gabis , meeting at the hostel every Wednesday at 9am. All are welcome! No reservations necessary.

Hikes will last approximately 2 hours and be in different locations each week in a variety of environments. We aim to keep hikes accessible for beginners and all ages. In case of rain, please text the hostel at 831-677-6060.

WineDown Wednesday at Hula's

 
10/23/24
 
 
Hula's Island Grill

Celebrate WineDown Wednesdays at Hula's Island Grill! Every Wednesday, 12pm-9:30pm, all bottles of wine and sake are offered at half off. You're welcome.

Wednesday Jazz Night at Pearl Hour

 
10/23/24
 
$10
 
Pearl Hour

Every Wednesday, Pearl Hour cocktail bar presents an evening of live jazz music featuring the Ben Herod Trio beginning at 8pm. $10 cover. Ages 21 and over only.

Hear Ben Herod on saxophone and clarinet, Zach Westfall on bass,...

Open Mic Night at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
10/24/24
 
free
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Come to Bon Ton L'Roy's every Thursday, 7pm-10pm, and share some music at our Open Mic Night. Join this friendly, supportive group of people for a fun, low-key evening of originals and covers and make some new friends.

Pearlesque Burlesque Show at Pearl Hour

 
10/25/24
 
$20
 
Pearl Hour

The Carmel Delights and a star-studded cast bring burlesque and vaudeville to Pearl Hour, serving you a speakeasy vibe with delicious craft cocktails and an all-inclusive environment on the last Friday of every month at 9pm. Ages 21 and over only. $20 cover charge.

Halloween ComicFest 2024 at Current Comics

 
10/26/24
 
free
 
Current Comics

Current Comics is hosting a Halloween ComicFest on Saturday, October 26, 11am-7pm, featuring a big bowl of candy and several free comics to give to kids and parents! (While supplies last...)

Recycled Records: Spooky Saturday Sidewalk Sale!

 
10/26/24
 
 
Recycled Records

Recycled Records is holding a Spooky Saturday Sidewalk Sale on October 26, 11am-5pm. Stop by for great deals on used vinyl, cassettes, movies, merchandise, and music accessories!

Halloween Trick-or-Treat on Lighthouse 2024

 
10/26/24
 
free
 
Lighthouse District

Join us for a spooky good time! On Saturday, October 26, Lighthouse District shops, restaurants, and boutiques will be open and welcoming little goblins with special treats, 2pm-5pm, rain or shine. So dress up the kids, get in the spirit, and come on down with your family to enjoy a fun and safe time in the community.

All businesses handing out candy will be located on Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey between Reeside and David and will have a Lighthouse Halloween poster displayed in the window.

Halloween Costume Contest at Second Chance Thrift Store

 
10/26/24
 
 
Second Chance Thrift Store

Second Chance Thrift Store is holding a Halloween Costume Contest for all ages on Saturday, October 26 at 3:30pm. This is the perfect chance to show off your most unique Halloween costume while enjoying our haystack photo area and having...

Sunday Jazz Nights at Pearl Hour

 
10/27/24
 
$10
 
Pearl Hour

Every Sunday, Pearl Hour cocktail bar presents an evening of live jazz music featuring the Zach Westfall Group beginning at 8pm. $10 cover. Ages 21 and over only.

Haunted Halloween Luncheon at Scholze Park Center

 
10/30/24
 
Free
 
Scholze Park Community Center

Scholze Park Community Center announces the return of our luncheon series for adults with a Haunted Halloween Luncheon! Costumes are encouraged. The costume contest will begin at 11am, then you'll enjoy a free catered luncheon and live music by Mike Noonan.

Tickets available in-person at Scholze Park Center beginning Oct. 15.

Halloween Party at Bulldog Sports Pub

 
10/31/24
 
$5
 
Bulldog Sports Pub

Flex Party presents a Halloween Party with DJ Atmos on Thursday, October 31 at 9pm at Bulldog Sports Pub. Admission is $5 at the door. Ages 21 and over only. Prepare for a spooktacular night of dancing, music, and costume madness.

Community Yoga Class at Monterey Hostel

 
11/1/24
 
free
 
Monterey Hostel

Join Doris at Monterey Hostel for a yoga class focusing on functional core stability on the first Friday of every month, 9:30am-10:30am. Beginners are welcome!

Improve your balance, mobility, and strength. Learn how to breathe,align, renew, reset, and strengthen into summer so we can live our best possible life.

831 INK: First Friday Tattoo Special

 
11/1/24
 
 
831 INK

831 INK is having a First Friday Tattoo Special on November 1, 3pm-9pm. Tattoos are first come, first served (no trading sign ins). Maximum of two designs per person, $50 each. Artists' chosen designs only.

Free Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 101 Seminar

 
11/2/24
 
Free
 
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is hosting a free introductory seminar for all genders ages 13 and up on Saturday, November 2, 10am-12pm. If you've thought about learning self-defense but haven’t taken the first step, this seminar is for you. Come try it...

Night Magick at Pearl Hour

 
11/2/24
 
$30
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Night Magick, a Green Fairy Masquerade Ball, on Saturday, November 2, 6pm-1am. Enjoy live music by Wrockinfoose, a special New Orleans style cocktail menu, an herbal potion bar, and a late night snack. Tickets are $30.

Annual November Skulls Art Show at Headdress 2024

 
11/3/24
 
free
 
Headdress

Headdress Salon presents our annual collaborative art show, November Skulls , featuring shadow boxes by Heather Jorgensen (a.k.a. Lili Jorge), photography by Michelle Robertson, and art by Rory Glass. We'll also have a live mural painting by Avelino Sanher during the show, 3pm-7pm!

Enjoy Uncle Nearest whiskey drinks and quesabirria tacos from The Side Kitchen while we celebrate life, art, and community. All art work is for sale.

Alligator at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
11/9/24
 
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

On the second Saturday of every month at 7pm, Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse presents Alligator , a legendary Blues, Zydeco, and Cajun guitar and fiddle player. Advance reservations recommended, 831-375-6958.

The Bassment at Pearl Hour

 
11/21/24
 
$15
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents The Bassment , a Monterey based, ever-changing improvisational jam band fusing hip hop, neo-soul, and funk...with an emphasis on funk. $15 cover charge. Ages 21+ only.

Small Business Saturday on Lighthouse 2024

 
11/30/24
 
 
Lighthouse District

New Monterey's Lighthouse District invites you to join us on November 30 for our celebration of Small Business Saturday! We'll have great deals and fun activities all along the avenue and, as always, some of the best eats in town. Don't miss out.