Sunday Jazz Nights at Pearl Hour

 
11/2/25
 
$10
 
Pearl Hour

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

The quartet features Zach Westfall (bass), Ben Herod (sax), Mike Lent...

Tuesday Night Jam at Bulldog Sports Pub

 
11/4/25
 
 
Bulldog Sports Pub - CLOSED

Join Tribe in the Sky at Bulldog Sports Pub every Tuesday for our weekly jam session and community connection, 6:30pm-10pm. We feature a dynamic mix of music, comedy, and storytelling. All ages welcome. Pet-friendly.

WineDown Wednesday at Hula's

 
11/5/25
 
 
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

 
11/5/25
 
$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.

Go Hiking with Monterey Hostel

 
11/6/25
 
Free
 
Monterey Hostel

Monterey Hostel invites you to join us for our weekly hikes. We meet at the hostel every Thursday at 12pm and head to area hikes depending on available transportation. All are welcome. No reservations necessary.

Hikes will last approximately 2 hours and be in different locations each week. We aim to keep hikes accessible for beginners and all ages. Questions? Text the hostel at 831-677-6060.

Open Mic Night at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
11/6/25
 
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.

Dirty Martini Cabaret at Pearl Hour

 
11/6/25
 
$10
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour cocktail bar invites you to the Dirty Martini Cabaret, a night of live jazz music and burlesque performances by members of Carmel Delights Dance Company .

Exit reality and slip into a world of sultry sounds, playful ambiance, connection, community, and fun. Ages 21+ only. $10 cover.

831 INK: First Friday Tattoo Special

 
11/7/25
 
 
831 INK

831 INK offers a tattoo special on the first Friday of every month, 12pm-8pm. Tattoos are first come, first served (no trading sign ins). No cap on number of tattoos per person, $50 each. We'll have a lot of designs to choose from.

With five artists on hand, you'll have minimal wait times. Bring a friend along and make it a memorable time. View details here.

Alligator at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
11/8/25
 
 
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. Enjoy good food and good times! Reservations recommended, 831-375-6958.

Annual November Skulls Art Show at Headdress 2025

 
11/16/25
 
free
 
Headdress

Headdress Salon presents our annual collaborative art show and celebration, November Skulls , featuring shadow boxes by Heather Jorgensen (a.k.a. Lili Jorge), photography by Michelle Robertson, and art by Rory Glass.

Browse the artwork while enjoying delicious food from The Side Kitchen and mingling with the artists and fellow community members. All art work is for sale.

Casey Starks Studio Pop-Up at Cooper-Molera Adobe

 
11/25/25
 
Free
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe

The Lighthouse District's own Casey Starks, the talented artist behind Casey Starks Studio, will hold a pop-up shop at Cooper-Molera Adobe during the 2nd Monterey Bohemian, a family-friendly celebration of local artisans, cuisine, live music, and museum tours on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 3pm-6pm. Free and open to all. Learn more here.

Record Store Day at Recycled Records 2025

 
11/28/25
 
 
Recycled Records

Recycled Records is celebrating Record Store Day on Black Friday, 10am-6pm. We'll have Record Store Day exclusive releases, a ton of new and used vinyl, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, VHS tapes, and more.

Thanksgiving Weekend Sale at On The Beach

 
11/28/25
 
 
On the Beach Surf Shop

On The Beach Surf Shop will hold our annual holiday sale Nov. 28-30. All clothing now marked on sale in the store will be reduced to 50% off the original retail price. Come catch a great deal! We're open Fri & Sat 10am-7pm, and Su, 10am-6pm.

Holiday Sale at Lighthouse Books 2025

 
11/28/25
 
 
Lighthouse Books

Lighthouse Books is holding our annual holiday sale over Thanksgiving weekend. Buy 2 books, get 1 book free. Movies and TV series (DVD or Blu-Ray) will be 50% off.

Join us on Black Friday (11/28), Small Business Saturday (11/29), or Some Other Excuse Sunday (11/30). We're open 11am-6pm daily.

Delicious Baklava at Lighthouse Bistro

 
11/29/25
 
 
Lighthouse Bistro Global Cuisine

While you're out shopping today, stop by Lighthouse Bistro Global Cuisine and pick up some delicious baklava. We welcome dine-in and takeout orders.

Lighthouse Bistro's baklava, handmade with love by restaurant co-owner Hiba, uses homemade syrup and the best-quality cashews. It's fluffy, crunchy, not too sweet, and sure to delight your taste buds.

Small Business Saturday on Lighthouse 2025

 
11/29/25
 
 
Lighthouse District

New Monterey's Lighthouse District invites you to join us on November 29 for our annual celebration of Small Business Saturday. We'll have wonderful holiday shopping, great deals, and fun activities all along the avenue and, as always, some of the best eats in town.

The Lighthouse District is primarily made up of local, owner-operated businesses. Your spending here directly supports your community.

Get Gift Cards for Escape Room 831

 
11/29/25
 
 
Escape Room 831

This holiday season, give the gift of fun times. Escape Room 831 offers gift cards good for any of our locations in Monterey so you can let your friends, family, or coworkers choose their own adventure. Visit us today to pick up a physical card, or order one online .

Sewing Demo and Open House at Play Full Ground

 
11/29/25
 
 
Play Full Ground

Play Full Ground is hosting a Sewing Demo and Open House to celebrate Small Business Saturday on November 29, 1pm-3pm. All are welcome!

Join artist and Play Full Ground owner Mai Ryuno for a live demonstration of how to sew her signature Happy Monterey Sardine Pillows ( sewing patterns available online ) and learn more about Play Full Ground's creative education programs.

Oystertown Sunday Munch with Silverstein's Bagel Delights

 
11/30/25
 
 
Oystertown

Enjoy a special Sunday munch at Oystertown featuring Silverstein's Bagel Delights on Sunday, Nov. 30, 11:30am-4:30pm.

Today only, Chefs Philip Wojtowicz (Oystertown) and Adam Silverstein (Silverstein's Deli Delights) will work together to create delicious eats featuring the absolute best East Coast bagels on the West Coast.