Pearl Hour cocktail bar offers a full cocktail, wine, and beer menu. Live events are held every week at Pearl Hour. Check back often for a complete listing of upcoming entertainment including bands, DJs, and special parties.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday Jazz Night at Pearl Hour 2025

 
2/12/25
 
$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.

Hear Ben Herod on saxophone and clarinet, Zach Westfall on bass,...

Pearl Hour: Pink Pearl LGBTQIA+ Social Mixer

 
2/13/25
 
no cover
 
Pearl Hour

On the second Thursday of every month, 7pm-10pm, Pearl Hour presents the Pink Pearl LGBTQIA+ Social Mixer. Happy hour is 6pm-8pm featuring $10 classics. No cover charge.

Everyone age 21 and over is welcome! Come meet new people and connect with friends.

Sunday Jazz Nights at Pearl Hour

 
2/16/25
 
$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...

The Bassment at Pearl Hour

 
2/20/25
 
$15
 
Pearl Hour

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.

Past Events

The Roulette Hour Emo Night: Drag & Burlesque Show at Pearl Hour

 
3/18/23
 
$15
 
Pearl Hour

Do you think an atmospheric river is going to stop us from enjoying an angsty show for all the inner Emo kids to unleash their queerness? No, no, no. Your friends at Roulette Hour have rescheduled last week's weather-postponed show at Pearl Hour for Saturday, March 18. Be there.

"Misty Pearl: Stripped Down" at Pearl Hour

 
1/31/25
 
$25
 
Pearl Hour

Carmel Delights presents a special evening of burlesque performances and live jazz music with "Misty Pearl: Stripped Down" at Pearl Hour on Friday, January 31, 9pm-11pm. Tickets are $25 - purchase here . Ages 21+ only.

Scrooglesque Holiday Burlesque Show at Pearl Hour

 
12/27/24
 
$20
 
Pearl Hour

On Friday, Dec. 27 at 8pm, the Carmel Delights Dance Company is bringing back our holiday burlesque show "Scrooglesque" featuring a star-studded cast.

Enjoy the speakeasy vibe at Pearl Hour with delicious craft cocktails and an all-inclusive environment for ages 21+. Tickets are $20 each.

Al James Trio at Pearl Hour

 
12/20/24
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents the Al James Trio on Friday, December 20, 9pm-12am. $5 cover charge. Ages 21+ only.

Al James's rootsy, soulful delivery is flavored by a variety of influences - everything from Jimi Hendrix to Stevie Wonder. His thoughtful, upbeat vocals and onstage charisma make for a great night of music.

The Bassment at Pearl Hour

 
12/19/24
 
$15
 
Pearl Hour

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.

Wrockinfoose at Pearl Hour

 
12/6/24
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Wrockinfoose for a night of live New Orleans funk music on Friday, December 6, 9pm-12am. Come on out and enjoy this local, 7-piece band. Ages 21 and over only.

Night Magick at Pearl Hour

 
11/2/24
 
$30
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Night Magick, a Masquerade Ball, on Saturday, November 2, 6pm-1am. Enjoy live music by Wrockinfoose, a special New Orleans style cocktail menu, an herbal potion bar, and a late night snack. Tickets are $30.

Tasting of Agave Spirits at Pearl Hour

 
10/31/24
 
 
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Pearl Hour cocktail bar is hosting a class featuring agave spirits. Join Pearl Hour's owner Katie Blandin on Thursday, October 31 at 6pm on the back patio for a tasting of five agave expressions.

Oystertown Pop-Up at Pearl Hour

 
10/18/24
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour is hosting a pop-up by Oystertown on Friday, October 18, from 6pm until the food runs out.

Enjoy premium Pacific oysters on the half-shell, fully dressed oysters, baked oysters, and more delights. View the menu.

Tasting of Agave Spirits at Pearl Hour

 
9/26/24
 
$25
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour cocktail bar is hosting a class featuring agave spirits. Join Pearl Hour's owner Katie Blandin on Thursday, September 26 at 6pm on the back patio for a tasting of five agave expressions. Fee is $25.

Pearl Hour 5th Anniversary Celebration

 
9/7/24
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour is celebrating its 5th anniversary on Saturday, September 7. Enjoy our legendary cocktails, live music with a 7-piece jazz band playing the music of Sade, and delicious food from Oystertown beginning at 6pm - view the menu...

Tasting of Mexican Rums & Liqueurs at Pearl Hour

 
8/29/24
 
$25
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour cocktail bar is hosting a class featuring spirits from Mexico that are NOT agave! Join Pearl Hour's owner Katie Blandin on Thursday, August 29 at 6pm on the back patio for a tasting of Mexican rums and liqueurs. Tickets are $25 each - purchase here .

Oysters and Pearls: Oystertown Pop-Up at Pearl Hour

 
8/2/24
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour is hosting a pop-up by Oystertown, Oysters and Pearls , on Friday, August 2, from 6pm until the food runs out. Live music starts at 9pm with the Al James Band.

Enjoy premium Pacific oysters on the half-shell, fully dressed oysters, salads, shrimp ceviche, and Ad Astra bread. View the menu here.

Herb Class at Pearl Hour

 
7/25/24
 
$20
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour cocktail bar presents an Herb Liqueur Tasting Class featuring bottles from Amara on Thursday, July 25 at 6pm in our patio bar. Tickets are $20 and include three tastings and light bar snacks.

In this class, we'll taste the special blood orange amaro and talk about ingredients, flavors, and health benefits of bitter herbs and citrus used in traditional bitter liqueurs.

Al James Trio at Pearl Hour

 
7/12/24
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents the Al James Trio on Friday, July 12, 9pm-12am. $5 cover charge. Ages 21+ only.

Al James's rootsy, soulful delivery is flavored by a variety of influences - everything from Jimi Hendrix to Stevie Wonder. His thoughtful, upbeat vocals and onstage charisma make for a great night of music.

Summer Fruits Patio Party at Pearl Hour

 
7/5/24
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Summer Fruits, a patio party on Friday, July 5 at 7pm with Chef Hollie Jackson. Enjoy Hollie's hot dogs, summer salads, honey cornbread, and stonefruit trifles plus cocktail specials and DJs playing funk, soul, and oldies.

Al James Trio at Pearl Hour

 
6/22/24
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents the Al James Trio on Saturday, June 22, 9pm-12am. $5 cover charge. Ages 21+ only.

Al James's rootsy, soulful delivery is flavored by a variety of influences - everything from Jimi Hendrix to Stevie Wonder. His thoughtful, upbeat vocals and onstage charisma make for a great night of music.

Poetry and Pole at Pearl Hour

 
4/27/24
 
$15
 
Pearl Hour

In honor of National Poetry Month, Monterey County Poet Laureate Rachelle Escamilla presents an evening of poetry and pole dancing at Pearl Hour on Saturday, April 27 at 7pm. Tickets are $15 at the door. Ages 21+ only.

Welcome Rachelle along with a group of local poets and dancers to the Pearl Hour stage for what is sure to be a special night!

Pearl Hour: My Favorite Things, Valentine's Edition

 
2/14/24
 
$10
 
Pearl Hour

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.

Sunday Jazz Nights at Pearl Hour

 
1/7/24
 
$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.