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.

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,...

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Monterey presents a free Gracie Bulletproof 101 Seminar for kids ages 6-12 on Saturday, Feb. 10, 1pm-2pm. Please register online.

In this special free seminar, your child will receive an engaging introduction to the history of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and learn several techniques from Gracie Bullyproof, a program for kids’ self-defense and confidence building.

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse presents a Mardi Gras party featuring the great food of New Orleans, party favors, and live music by Alligator , the legendary Blues, Zydeco, and Cajun guitar and fiddle player. Dancing and costumes are encouraged. Advance reservations recommended, 831-375-6958.

On the second Saturday of every month at 10pm, Pearl Hour hosts The Roulette Hour , a drag, burlesque, and variety show featuring a dazzling array of talent hosted by Rogue Roulette and Khloe Quarterpounder. $15 cover charge.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Recycled Records! Shop $5 CDs storewide, discounted romance and comedy DVDs, our specially curated Valentine's Day record box, a fully stocked new arrivals section, and great new pressings. Want to add an element of intrigue? Find a new surprise in our "Blind Date with a Record" selections.

Wednesday, February 14 at Cypress Boutique, customers will receive a free gift with purchase (while supplies last). Shop your favorite lightweight sweaters, skirts and dresses at your friendly, neighborhood boutique.

Join the Dave Holodiloff Duo at Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse for an intimate Lover's Lunch program of romantic love songs to celebrate Valentine's Day! Feel all the love, dance to the music, and eat amazing food, 12pm-1:30pm. Reservations are recommended, 831-375-6958.

Gold Coast Tattoo announces our annual Valentine's Flash Day on Feb. 14, 12pm-10pm. We'll be offering love-themed tattoo flash for you and yours. Pricing is based on size, placement, and detail. $100 minimum. Walk-ins welcome.

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse presents a Valentine's Day Dinner on Wednesday, February 14, 6pm-8pm, featuring live music by singer-songwriter Frida Vossler . No cover.

Pearl Hour Cocktail Bar presents My Favorite Things: The Valentine's Edition on Wednesday, February 14, 8pm-11pm. Cover is $10.

Show up with only your beautiful self or bring a friend or lover for an evening filled with our favorite things: champagne and cocktail specials, live jazz by the Ben Herod Trio paired with a special burlesque solo by Belle Delight, and tarot readings by Nina Kahn.

Join Surfrider Foundation Monterey County for their February Blue Beers Mixer at Bulldog Sports Pub on Thursday, February 15, 8pm-10pm. All are welcome!

Shake It Up bartender Lindsey Grelbo will be serving the drinks and Karaoke Kyle will be queuing the tunes. In addition, 10% of all Alvarado Street Mai Tai purchases will be donated to our Surfrider chapter.

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.

Pearl Hour presents a night of music featuring singer-songwriter Gabi Bravo with opener DJ Ugly Eye on Friday, February 17 at 8pm. $10 cover charge.

Flex Party Pride presents Montergay Saturdays! Sashay your way to Bulldog Sports Pub on Saturday, February 24, 9pm-2am, for an unforgettable night full of energetic gogo dancing, show stopping drag performances, and electrifying beats by DJ Atmos that will keep the party going all night long!

Tickets are $20 at the door, $15 in advance - purchase here . Ages 21+ only tonight.