Residential Parking Program Update for New Monterey

 
4/1/26
 
Free
 
Hilltop Park Center

The City of Monterey is holding a Residential Parking Program Requalification Update for the New Monterey Neighborhood on Wednesday, April 1 at 6pm at Hilltop Park Center.

This meeting is an opportunity to ask questions, review next steps, and ensure you have the information necessary to make an informed decision about the residential parking program for New Monterey. As it stands now, the program will not be renewed unless it gets more community support by April 30. Learn more.

Wednesday Jazz Night at Pearl Hour

 
4/1/26
 
$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.

831 INK: First Friday Tattoo Special

 
4/3/26
 
 
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.

Sunday Jazz Nights at Pearl Hour

 
4/5/26
 
$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 Story Time at Rosebuds Kids Co.

 
4/7/26
 
Free
 
Rosebuds Kids Co.

Rosebuds Kids Co. invites you and your children to join us every Tuesday, 9am-10am, for our weekly story time at the shop. It's a cozy hour of books, connection, and getting out of the house with your littles. This is a free event. No RSVP required.

Tuesday Night Jam at Bulldog Sports Pub

 
4/7/26
 
 
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.

Earth Day Tide Pool Exploration: What the Heck Is That?

 
4/11/26
 
$50
 
The Great Tide Pool

Play Full Ground presents an Earth Day Ecology Exploration - What the Heck Is That? at the Great Tide Pool in Pacific Grove on Sat, 4/11, 12pm-2pm, and Wed, 4/22, 9am-11am. Middle and high school students and curious adults are welcome!

Guided by ecologist and artist Emily Gottlieb, participants will explore the tide pools using ecology, field observation, and creative documentation. Fee is $50 per person. Learn more and register.

Recycled Records Celebrates Record Store Day 2026

 
4/18/26
 
 
Recycled Records

Celebrate Record Store Day with Recycled Records on Saturday, April 18, 11am-6pm.

While we won't be participating in "RSD Exclusive Releases" this time around, we'll still be celebrating our love of music. We'll be extra stocked with new and used vinyl, cassette tapes, CDs, movies, and stereo equipment.

Lucky Star Dance Party with DJ Atmos at Pearl Hour

 
4/18/26
 
No cover
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Lucky Star, Monterey's premier LGBTQIA+ dance party, on the third Saturday of every month, 8pm until closing. Music by DJ Atmos. No cover charge. Ages 21+ only.

Recycled Records at S.A.G.E. Collective's Vintage & Record Expo 2026

 
4/19/26
 
Free
 
Moose Lodge

Recycled Records will participate in S.A.G.E. Collective's 2nd Annual Monterey Bay Vintage and Record Expo in Del Rey Oaks on Sunday, April 19, 11am-4pm.

Join Recycled Records and many other vinyl lovers for a day of shopping, collecting, live music, and community.

Earth Day Art and Ecology Exploration

 
4/22/26
 
$50
 
The Great Tide Pool

Play Full Ground presents an Earth Day Art and Ecology Exploration at the Great Tide Pool in Pacific Grove on Wednesday, April 22, 9am-11am. Middle and high school students and curious adults are welcome!

Guided by ecologist and artist Emily Gottlieb, participants will explore colors, textures, and sea creatures. Observe, sketch, and create! Learn more and register - flexible pricing is available.

Moms' Night Out at Rosebuds Kids Co.

 
4/22/26
 
Free
 
Rosebuds Kids Co.

Rosebuds Kids Co. next Moms’ Night Out is landing on Earth Day, and it honestly couldn’t be more perfect. Join us 4pm-7pm to shop sustainably, snack a little, and hang out with us. Everyone is welcome (not just moms). We'll have special sales you won't want to miss!

Community Town Hall: Measure D and Stormwater Fee

 
4/22/26
 
Free
 
Hilltop Park Center

The City of Monterey is hosting a Community Town Hall 6pm-7pm at Hilltop Park Center to discuss the 0.375 cent sales tax measure and the flood protection and clean stormwater initiative that will be voted on at a special election on June 2.

City of Monterey staff will provide a 10-15 minute presentation, then residents will have time to ask questions.

Sex Ed Workshop on Communication at Pearl Hour

 
4/30/26
 
Free
 
Pearl Hour

Adults age 21 and up: join pelvic floor physical therapist and sexual wellness coach Dr. Kyle Hartman in the Pearl Hour back garden for the second in our series of fun, candid conversations. Tonight we'll focus on one of the most overlooked aspects of good sex: communication. RSVP here.