Casey Starks Studio: Open Studio and Ceramics Exhibit

 
10/1/23
 
free
 
Casey Starks Studio

Casey Starks is opening up her ceramics studio to visitors as part of the free Monterey County Artists Studio Tour taking place over two weekends, 9/30-10/1 and 10/7-10/8, 11am-5pm. Casey's beautiful new sculpture exhibit, Tide Patterns , will be on display.

Tour the studio, speak with Casey, learn about her latest work, enter the raffle, make a purchase from the gallery, and/or sign up for a specially discounted ceramics workshop!

Sunday Jazz Nights at Pearl Hour

 
10/1/23
 
$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.

Connecting People Through Food at International Market and Deli

 
10/2/23
 
free
 
International Market & Deli

On Monday, October 2, International Market & Deli will celebrate the U.N.'s International Day of Nonviolence. In front of the market, enjoy samples of delicious food from around the world, 2pm-3pm, and a demonstration of Iraqi cooking, 3pm-4pm.

A local, family-run business, International Market and Deli is known for being a warm and welcoming space for people from all around the world, young and old. Full of good cheer, this little market wants to share a message of peace and tolerance on this special day. Food is the thing that brings us all together!

Tuesday Night Community Jam at Bulldog Sports Pub

 
10/3/23
 
no cover
 
Bulldog Sports Pub

Tribe in the Sky presents a Community Jam every Tuesday night, 6:30pm-10:30pm, at Bulldog Sports Pub. All are welcome. Bring an instrument or just bring yourself - we want to make some music and have some fun! Enjoy drink specials and the full dinner menu.

WineDown Wednesday at Hula's

 
10/4/23
 
 
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.

Thursday Night Football at Bulldog Sports Pub

 
10/5/23
 
 
Bulldog Sports Pub

Are you ready for some football? Come on down to Bulldog Sports Pub on Thursday nights! All the screens will have your favorite game on, the kitchen will be whipping it up a storm, and the atmosphere will be on another level.

Open Mic Night at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
10/5/23
 
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.

Speak Not So Easy: Youth Art Project Info Session by Mai Ryuno

 
10/6/23
 
free
 
Youth Arts Collective

Speak Not So Easy , a new project by artist and educator Mai Ryuno of Play Full Ground , offers youth (age 14 to early 20s) the opportunity to learn/experience the power of art practice outside of the studio, gain a better understanding of themselves and the world around them, and take action in their neighborhood.

Youth are invited to attend the first orientation session on Friday, October 6, 4:30pm-6pm at Youth Arts Collective.

Bamboo Reef Swap Meet - Used Scuba and Freedive Gear

 
10/7/23
 
 
Bamboo Reef Dive Shop

Bamboo Reef is hosting a swap meet fundraiser on Saturday, October 7, 12pm-6pm, featuring used scuba and freediving gear. All proceeds will be donated to Maui United Way for Maui fire disaster relief. Payments will be accepted via Venmo or cash (exact change only).

Celebration of Life for Christine Kerr at Bulldog

 
10/7/23
 
 
Bulldog Sports Pub

Bulldog Sports Pub invites you to join us in a celebration of life for our wonderful friend Christine Kerr, who died in late August. She was a beloved person and dynamic force behind Bulldog, and will be greatly missed. Taking place at Bulldog on Saturday, October 7, 4pm-8pm. All are welcome.

Saturday Dessert Night at The Perfect Crumb Bakery

 
10/7/23
 
 
The Perfect Crumb Bakery

Enjoy Saturday Dessert Night at The Perfect Crumb Bakery! Every Saturday, we're open 4pm-9pm, serving ice cream sandwiches, brownies a la mode, ice cream sundaes, cookies, cupcakes, and a special baked good just for the night. Bring the family, celebrate a birthday, or take a study break with us.

831 INK: Friday the 13th Tattooo Special

 
10/12/23
 
 
831 INK

831 INK is having a Friday the 13th Tattoo Special on October 12 and 13, 3pm-9pm. Designs are available for $50 and $100 - artists' chosen designs only ( see designs here ), three colors maximum.

Tattoos are first come, first served (no trading sign ins). Maximum of two designs per person.

Pearl Hour: Pink Pearl LGBTQIA+ Night

 
10/12/23
 
no cover
 
Pearl Hour

On the second Thursday of every month, 7pm-10pm, Pearl Hour presents LGBTQIA+ Night featuring rotating DJs AyumiPlease and Luna.M. No cover charge. Ages 21+ only.

NAUI Rescue Scuba Diver Class from Bamboo Reef

 
10/14/23
 
$545
 
Bamboo Reef Dive Shop

Bamboo Reef Dive Shop invites you to join our NAUI Rescue Scuba Diver Class for ages 18 and up. Classes are begin in the classroom and the pool on Saturday and in the ocean on Sunday. The next classes will...

Alligator at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
10/14/23
 
 
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.

Dave Holodiloff Trio's Django Reinhardt Tribute Concert at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
10/20/23
 
$20
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Join the Dave Holodiloff Trio for a tribute concert to Django Reinhardt at Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse at 7pm. $20 cover charge. Reservations recommended, 831-375-6958.

Tonight, the Dave Holodiloff Trio, featuring Dave Holodiloff (mandolin, vocals), Lex Olsen (guitar), and Steve Uccello (bass) will perform an intimate Gypsy Jazz dinner program of classic standards and originals.

Mike Ehlers and Friends at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
10/21/23
 
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse presents Mike Ehlers and Friends for a night of acoustic originals and covers on Saturday, October 21, 7pm-10pm. Join us for good music, good food, and good times.

Award-winning songwriter and guitarist...

Bamboo Reef Fun Dive: Beach Dive

 
10/22/23
 
$35
 
Bamboo Reef Dive Shop

Join Bamboo Reef Dive Shop for a beach dive in Monterey Bay or Carmel. Fee is $35. All fun dives are two tank dives. Divers must provide their own equipment (available for rent), c-card, and a sense of adventure. Space is limited so register online to reserve your spot.

The Bassment at Pearl Hour

 
10/26/23
 
$15
 
Pearl Hour

On the fourth Thursday of every month, 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.

Halloween ComicFest 2023 at Current Comics

 
10/28/23
 
free
 
Current Comics

Current Comics is hosting a Halloween ComicFest on Saturday, October 28, featuring candy and free Halloween-themed comics (11am-7pm), a vintage toy sale (11am-5pm), and a book signing by local horror author Francesca Maria (1pm-4pm).

Horror Author Francesca Maria at Current Comics

 
10/28/23
 
 
Current Comics

Current Comics presents a book signing by author Francesca Maria on Saturday, October 28, 1pm-4pm. Francesca Maria is the creator of The Black Cat Chronicles , a true horror comic book series, as well as a short story collection, They Hide: Short Stories to Tell in the Dark.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat on Lighthouse 2023

 
10/28/23
 
free
 
Lighthouse District

Join us for a spooky good time! On Saturday, October 28, 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.

Night Magic at Pearl Hour

 
10/28/23
 
$22
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Night Magic on Saturday, October 28, 7pm-2am, a party featuring cocktails with Mexican spirits, music, tattoo art, and tarot readings. Tickets are $22 - purchase here .

Halloween Dinner Party at Namaste India Bistro

 
10/31/23
 
 
Namaste India Bistro

Join us for a hauntingly good time at Namaste India Bistro's Halloween Diner Party featuring a special spooky menu, costume contest, and fun surprises, 5:30pm-8pm.

Dress in your spookiest, silliest, or most creative costumes tonight and get 15% discount off your entire ticket.