Coastal Roots Hospitality

Picking up dinner this holiday season can help keep Central Coast children with family. Through Coastal Roots Hospitality's Pick It Up – Pay It Forward program, 10 percent of every to-go order from Montrio, Tarpy's and Rio Grill from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31 goes to Seneca Family of Agencies, which many still know as Kinship Center. Seneca stands beside foster and adoptive families and the grandparents, aunts and uncles who take in a relative's child, often with little notice. Since 2020, the program has donated more than $450,000 to local nonprofits, one takeout order at a time. Order by phone or online.
To order: Montrio: <a href="tel:+18316488880">(831) 648-8880</a> | montrio.com Tarpy's: <a href="tel:+18316471444">(831) 647-1444</a> | tarpys.com Rio Grill: <a href="tel:+18316255436">(831) 625-5436</a> | riogrill.com
Contact: Coastal Roots Hospitality, <a href="tel:+18316471085">(831) 647-1085</a>

Local Event: Pick It Up – Pay It Forward: Takeout That Gives Back to Seneca Family of Agencies

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Pick It Up – Pay It Forward: Takeout That Gives...

Picking up dinner this holiday season can help keep Central Coast children with family. Through Coastal Roots Hospitality's...

Pick It Up – Pay It Forward: Takeout That Gives Back to Seneca Family of Agencies

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Carmel by the Sea Veterans Day Celebration

Black Bear Diner

Club Meeting

Monterey United Methodist Church

California Bluegrass Reunion w/ Otter Opry

Natividad Medical Center

In honor of National Diabetes Month, Natividad invites the community to a free Diabetes Awareness Event on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Natividad Main Lobby, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Salinas. Stop by for free glucose testing and learn about diabetes, how to reduce your risk and the chronic conditions related to the disease. The afternoon features experts from the County of Monterey Health Department, the Natividad Diabetes Education Center, Natividad Bariatric Weight Loss and Natividad Medical Group. Free and open to the public.

Local Event: Diabetes Awareness Event, Hosted by Natividad

Diabetes Awareness Event, Hosted by Natividad

In honor of National Diabetes Month, Natividad invites the community to a free Diabetes Awareness Event on Thursday, Nov. 12,...

Monterey Hostel Mixer

Monterey Hostel Mixer Sponsored by Monterey Ski & Social Club

Tipsy Putt Monterey

Monterey Area Network: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | vs. Illinois

Wendi Kirby Music LLC

The Songbridge Concert

Sovino Wine & Beer Bar

Tales from the Tavern

Terry’s Restaurant + Lounge at Cypress Inn

Spend Thanksgiving at the table instead of in the kitchen. Terry's Restaurant + Lounge, inside historic Cypress Inn in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, is serving a three-course Thanksgiving menu from noon to 8 p.m. Start with roasted squash soup or an arugula and frisée salad with feta, pomegranate and ruby grapefruit vinaigrette. For the main course, choose roasted open range turkey with Gilroy garlic mashed potatoes, sourdough-apple sausage stuffing, cranberry compote and apple cider gravy; a 12-ounce Certified Black Angus prime rib; pan-seared macadamia nut halibut with wild mushroom risotto; or butternut squash ravioli in sage cream. Finish with Granny Smith apple pie or house-made pumpkin pie. $95 per person, $45 for children 12 and under, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations recommended on OpenTable or at 831-620-7454.

Local Event: Thanksgiving at Terry's Restaurant + Lounge

Thanksgiving at Terry's Restaurant + Lounge

Spend Thanksgiving at the table instead of in the kitchen. Terry's Restaurant + Lounge, inside historic Cypress Inn in the...

First Presbyterian Church of Monterey

The Monterey Peninsula College String Orchestra, directed by David Dally, will perform Brahms - Viola Quintet in F Major, Beliczay - Serenade in D Minor, Daugherty - Fallingwater, featuring David Dally, Violin Soloist and Alan Truong, Guest Conductor.Tickets at the door: &nbsp;$10 General Admission, $5 Students &amp; Military

Local Event: MPC String Orchestra Concert

Carmel-by-the-Sea

MPC String Orchestra Concert

The Monterey Peninsula College String Orchestra, directed by David Dally, will perform  Brahms - Viola Quintet in F Major,...

Ami Carmel

A child who walks into class in the right uniform walks in feeling like they belong. For more than 30 years, the volunteers of the Assistance League of San Jose have made that happen through Operation School Bell, which started with a $1,500 budget and now delivers tens of thousands of pieces of new clothing to students each year.
This Giving Tuesday, Ami Carmel is celebrating them. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 20% of every purchase in the shop, and online at amicarmel.com all day, goes to the Assistance League of San Jose. Guests who stop by between 10 and 11 a.m. can meet the League's volunteers over homemade cookies and hot chocolate.
The day is part of Ami Carmel's Sip, Shop, Savor &amp; Support series, which pairs the shop with a different nonprofit each month. Find scarves, serveware, home décor and gifts from local artists, and let your holiday shopping do some good.
Ami Carmel, Dolores Street, 5 SE of Fifth Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea. Free to attend. amicarmel.com, <a href="tel:+18316201600">(831) 620-1600</a>.

Local Event: Giving Tuesday at Ami Carmel: Shop to Support the Assistance League of San Jose

Giving Tuesday at Ami Carmel: Shop to Support...

A child who walks into class in the right uniform walks in feeling like they belong. For more than 30 years, the volunteers of...

Giving Tuesday at Ami Carmel: Shop to Support the Assistance League of San Jose

Tea by the Sea with Bubbles! 🫖🥂
Rosemary &amp; Thyme High Teas and A Taste of Monterey are delighted to come together on Saturday, December 5th, for a charming English afternoon tea overlooking beautiful Monterey Bay!
Hosted at A Taste of Monterey, a unique waterfront wine tasting destination on historic Cannery Row, renowned for showcasing the exceptional wines of Monterey County and its spectacular ocean views.
Enjoy delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, tempting sweet treats, and a glass of bubbly, all included!
A delightful collaboration bringing together the elegance of English afternoon tea and the flavours of Monterey wine country. The perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with friends and family!

A lovely way to celebrate the holiday season with friends and family. Reservations required!

Local Event: Tea at the Sea with Bubbles

Tea at the Sea with Bubbles

Tea by the Sea with Bubbles! 🫖🥂
Rosemary & Thyme High Teas and A Taste of Monterey are delighted to come together on Saturday,...

Sunset Center

The Miró Quartet is one of America's most celebrated string quartets, praised as "furiously committed" by The New Yorker and recognized for its "exceptional tonal focus and interpretive intensity" by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. A favorite of Chamber Music Monterey Bay audiences, the Miró returns to Carmel for its sixth performance, during CMMB's 60th anniversary season.
The program opens with a string quartet by Haydn, followed by HOME, a CMMB co-commission by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts that explores the many things "home" can mean. After intermission, the Miró performs a work by Puccini, followed by String Quartet No. 2 by Alberto Ginastera, one of the most important 20th-century composers of the Americas, whose music carries the spirit of Argentine folk traditions, bold modernist language and deep emotion.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Miró Quartet has won first prize at the Banff International String Quartet Competition and the Naumburg Chamber Music Competition, and in 2005 became the first ensemble ever awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant. Since 2003, it has been quartet-in-residence at the University of Texas at Austin Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music. The Quartet was nominated for a 2025 GRAMMY Award for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance for its album Home, on Pentatone. The ensemble takes its name and inspiration from the Spanish artist Joan Miró.
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, 7:30 p.m., Sunset Center Theater, Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Individual tickets are $30–$75. CMMB's "Kids Up Front &amp; Free" program offers free tickets for young music lovers (grades 3–12) and music teachers, with $15 tickets for chaperones. Active military and full-time students are eligible for discounts. Tickets are available at <a href="https://www.chambermusicmontereybay.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.chambermusicmontereybay.org</a> or by calling the CMMB office at <a href="tel:+18316252212">831-625-2212</a>, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Local Event: Miró Quartet Returns to Carmel for Chamber Music Monterey Bay's 60th Season

Miró Quartet Returns to Carmel for Chamber...

The Miró Quartet is one of America's most celebrated string quartets, praised as "furiously committed" by The New Yorker and...

Miró Quartet Returns to Carmel for Chamber Music Monterey Bay's 60th Season

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

The Life Time Sea Otter Classic is one of the world's premier cycling festivals, bringing the global cycling and outdoor communities together each spring at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, California. Founded in 1991, the event began with 350 athletes and 150 spectators and has grown into a four-day celebration welcoming nearly 9,000 professional and amateur athletes and approximately 75,000 fans.
The festival spans professional and amateur competition across mountain biking, gravel, road cycling and more, alongside recreational rides, product demonstrations and trail runs. At its center is the Sea Otter Expo, where more than 1,000 brands showcase products, innovations and the latest gear to consumers and industry professionals. Family-friendly programming, athlete appearances and opportunities to test new equipment make the event accessible to everyone from dedicated racers to casual outdoor enthusiasts.

Local Event: Life Time Sea Otter Classic: Cycling, Adventure & Family Fun

Life Time Sea Otter Classic: Cycling, Adventure...

The Life Time Sea Otter Classic is one of the world's premier cycling festivals, bringing the global cycling and outdoor...

Life Time Sea Otter Classic: Cycling, Adventure & Family Fun

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Soapbox Stageworks

Soapbox Stageworks — New Voices. Untold Stories. Theatre That Gives Back. Soapbox Stageworks is a women-led, 501(c)(3) nonprofit theatre company based in Monterey County, dedicated to bringing compelling new stories to life through innovative, thought-provoking, and entertaining live theatre. Founded by playwright, performer, and artistic director Karen Devaney, Soapbox Stageworks provides a creative home for playwrights, actors, directors, and theatre artists to develop and showcase original works. Through an open submission process, the company welcomes diverse voices and fresh perspectives, transforming stories from page to stage while fostering meaningful connections between artists and audiences. Its 2026 season at the Stanton Center for the Arts featured original one-act plays, a women's theatre series, the inaugural Central Coast Solo Festival, and immersive theatrical experiences celebrating the power of storytelling. As Soapbox Stageworks looks toward 2027, the company is embarking on an exciting new chapter: finding a permanent theatrical home on the Monterey Peninsula. With a vision of revitalizing an existing theatre space or transforming an underutilized venue into an intimate, vibrant performing arts destination, Soapbox hopes to create a welcoming home for original productions, emerging playwrights, educational programs, and community collaboration. The company is also developing the Soapbox Theatre Academy, including a summer Kids Kamp and Youth Playwrights Program designed to inspire creativity, build confidence, and introduce young people to the magic of live theatre. Through collaborations with Monterey Peninsula College, local artists, and community organizations, Soapbox Stageworks strives to make theatre accessible, inclusive, and relevant while creating opportunities for emerging talent. Soapbox welcomes conversations with property owners, arts advocates, businesses, and community partners interested in helping establish a lasting home for original theatre on the Monterey Peninsula. More than a theatre company, Soapbox Stageworks is a place where new voices are heard, untold stories find an audience, and the performing arts bring people together. New Voices. Untold Stories. Theatre That Gives Back.

Soapbox Stageworks — New Voices. Untold Stories. Theatre That Gives Back. Soapbox Stageworks is a women-led, 501(c)(3) nonprofit theatre company...

Soapbox Stageworks 

We are a 501c3 Theatre Company that produces new works from playwrights throughout the world. Soapbox Stageworks is a women-led nonprofit theatre company dedicated to transforming stories into shared experiences that inspire, connect, and strengthen communities. Through the development of new works and our open submission process, we empower playwrights, artists, and community members to bring diverse voices and perspectives from page to stage.

We are a 501c3 Theatre Company that produces new works from playwrights throughout the world. Soapbox Stageworks is a women-led nonprofit theatre...

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