Celebrate Mardi Gras with the food and music of New Orleans at Bon Ton L'Roy's on Saturday, March 1, beginning at 7pm. No cover. Don't miss the party!

Tonight, we're serving the great food of New Orleans: gumbo, jambalaya, etoufee, po'boys, and red beans and rice. Enjoy bananas foster and pecan pie for dessert. All with live music by Alligator .

The Lighthouse District's own Monterey County Film Commission is hosting a watch party for the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday at 3:30pm at Monterey Marriott. Tickets are $103 - purchase here.

Walk the red carpet and enjoy the awards telecast, light bites and discounted bar drinks, a silent auction, and a chance to mingle with local film industry professionals.

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.

Monterey Hostel invites you to join us for our weekly hikes. We meet at the hostel every Thursday at 9am for coffee and coordination, then head out by 9:30am. 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.

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 so we can live our best possible life.

Come down to Bulldog Sports Pub and watch UFC 313 on Saturday, March 8. The fights start at 7pm - come early for good seats and enjoy some food and drink.

Tonight's match will feature the men's UFC World Light Heavyweight Championship bout, Pereira vs. Ankalaev.

Casey Starks Studio presents a Make a Mug Workshop on Sunday, March 9, 10am-12:30pm. Fee is $150. Register online.

In this workshop you'll learn how to make a mug using the slab-building technique. Emphasis will be placed on making a functional mug that feels nice in your hand and feels good to drink from. This class is perfect for beginners - no experience necessary.

Learn about Play Full Ground's new micro high school (opening Fall 2025) and share your hopes for your child's high school education with school founder Mai Ryuno. Register for a session on March 15 or March 29 , 3pm-4:30pm.

Students and parents are invited to share their experiences and challenges to help Mai create detailed educational plans to meet local needs. More info here.

Join Bamboo Reef Dive Shop for a boat dive in Monterey Bay aboard the Beachhopper II . Fee is $150. 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.

Monterey Core Fitness is beginning a new yoga class on March 21, 7am-7:50am. Build strength, improve flexibility, and reset from a hectic week. Come for one class or commit to the full 6-week series. Learn more and register.

Bulldog Sports Pub invites you to join us for Country Line Dancing Night on Friday, March 28, 6:30pm-10pm. We'll have line dancing lessons with Nanci at 7pm. Yee-haw!

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.

Casey Starks Studio presents a Make a Mug Workshop on Sunday, March 30, 10am-12:30pm. Fee is $150. Register online.

In this workshop you'll learn how to make a mug using the slab-building technique. Emphasis will be placed on making a functional mug that feels nice in your hand and feels good to drink from. This class is perfect for beginners - no experience necessary.