Saturday, July 15, 2-4 pm – Old Town Neighborhood Association Annual Summer Social in the Veteran’s Park Group Site 1 (on the main lawn, close to the play structure). This is a free family event for all Old Town residents, and a great time to socialize with neighbors and enjoy food and perhaps a friendly game of bocce, Jumbo Jenga corn hole or Ladder Ball. OTNA will provide snacks and cold drinks (no alcohol allowed) but residents are encouraged, but not required, to bring a hand-held sweet or savory snack to share. Dogs on leash welcome too. Reservations not required. Please park along Veteran’s Drive or by basketball courts, but not in campsites. Questions? Email oldtownneighborhood@gmail.com. No RSVP required—Just come!
Saturday, July 15, 11:00 am – Gay Pride Parade downtown from Polk down Alvarado to the Custom House plaza, with more celebration and booths on the plaza.
Sunday, July 16, 1-4 pm “Sunday Blues in the Park” Enjoy music, food, and craft vendors at this free event, at Laguna Grande Park, Seaside.
Tuesday, July 18, 6:30 pm – $2 Tuesday Classic Movie Night at the Stanton Center, Custom House Plaza, sponsored by Monterey History and Art. See the classic King Vidor’s production of “Bird of Paradise” starring Dolores Del Rio and Joel McCrea.
Thursday, July 20, 5:30-6:30 “Blue Zones Project – Fresh is In Season” – Free 1 hour Cooking Demonstration by Chef Chris Vicioso in the Community Room of the Monterey Public Library. Includes sample tastings. Registration required through eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fresh-is-in-season-cooking-demolo-fresco-esta-en-temporada-tickets-651244779667?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Sunday, July 23, 10 am -4 pm – Stanton Art Market- Free celebration of local arts at the Stanton Center, 5 Custom House Plaza. Enjoy music while enjoying shoppable art.
Thursday, July 27, 4-5 pm – “Thar She Blows! Whaling on the Monterey Bay; It’s Not What You Think!” a Zoom presentation by Tim Thomas sponsored by the Monterey Public Library. Free, but registration required at: https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/10348769
Tuesday, August 1, 6:30 pm $2 Tuesday Classic Movie Night at the Stanton Center auditorium, Custom House Plaza, sponsored by Monterey History and Art. See the Alexander Korda’s classic movie, “Jungle Book” by Rudyard Kipling, from the 1930s (not the animated versions).
Saturday, August 5, 3-6 pm – Reception of new artists at Venture Gallery at the Portola Hotel. See the new exhibits and meet Craig Lauterbach (wood scuptures), Sarah Leonard (Coastal oil paintings), and Dee Steiner (romantic oil paintings of park, trails and sunsets in impressionistic style) at this artist reception. The show runs August 1-31.
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CAR WEEK
Our peninsula is in full swing during car week. Details of events can be found at: https://whatsupmonterey.com/article/activities/monterey-car-week-overview. Besides the elegant Concours d’Elegance on August 20 and the many private clubs, auctions, and events, there are also many free events, some within walking distance of Old Town:
Friday, August 11, 5-7 pm – Monterey Kick-Off Cruise in of Historic Racing Cars are on exhibit in the 300 block of Alvarado Street (Del Monte corner) in Monterey at this free event. There is also a Driver’s Reception at Cibo’s Restaurant open to the public from 5-7 pm with complimentary appetizers and live jazz starting at 5:30.
Wednesday, August 16, 12-5 pm – Little Car Show in downtown Pacific Grove on Lighthouse Avenue. View 100 miniature cars with parade and tour around the coastline starting at 5 pm. Free event.
Thursday, August 17, 7 am- 12 noon- Tours d’Elegance -Catch a glimpse of cars that will compete in the Concours d’Elegance as they tour from Pebble Beach around the peninsula and return to Pebble Beach.
Thursday, August 17, 11am-4 pm – Prancing Ponies- on Ocean Avenue in Carmel. See women-owned exotic, classic, muscle, sports, and electric cars at this free event. Fashion show featuring local models and designers. Awards for best presentation at 4 pm.
Friday, August 18, 12 noon – 6 pm- Pacific Grove Rotary Councours Auto Rally- View vintage cars on display at Lighthouse and Forest in downtown Pacific Grove. Best in class will be awarded at 4 pm. Parade of the cars and rally begin at 5 pm, with cars touring the shoreline from Lovers Point to Asilomar and returning at 6 pm.
Saturday, August 19, 1-6 pm – Exotics on Broadway (formerly at Cannery Row) – View super, hyper and exotic cars at this free event on General Jim Moore Boulevard between Broadway and San Pablo Ave in Seaside.
Saturday, August 19, 8 am -1:30 pm Concours d’Lemons – See the ugly rust buckets and misfits of the car world at this hilarious free event at Seaside City Hall, 440 Hartcourt Avenue in Seaside. Thrift store trophies will be awarded for worst in class, with judges openly available for bribes.
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Saturday, August 12, 9 am, and 10:30 am -Free Tour of “Doc” Ricketts Pacific Biological Lab, 800 Cannery Row, by reservation only and subject to availability. Sign up for this one-hour tour at https://montereypl.libcal.com/calendar/pbl?cid=15157&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=15157&inc=0. Lab Open hours 12-4 pm.
Tuesday, August 15, 6:30 pm $2 Classic Movie Night at the Stanton Center auditorium, Custom House Plaza, sponsored by Monterey History and Art. See Abbott and Costello in “Jack and the Beanstalk”.
Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27 Turkish Festival in Custom House Plaza. Enjoy Turkish music, food and craft vendors at this colorful festival.
Tuesday, August 29, 6:30 pm $2 Tuesday Classic Movie Night at the Stanton Center auditorium, Custom House Plaza, sponsored by Monterey History and Art. See Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant star in “Charade”.
Thursday, August 31, noon to 11 pm. Monterey County Fair Free Preview Day for Veterans and Seniors 62+.
Friday, September 1-Sunday, September 4, noon to 11 pm- Monterey County Fair. Tickets prepaid by August 30 are $12 for Adults, $10 for Seniors, $6 for Children 6-12. Rodeo Friday Adults $10, Children 6-12 $5. Under 6 are free. Purchase tickets and get more information at https://montereyfair.com.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Rose Books and Obscurities – Visit the newly opened antique book store (formerly Old Monterey Books) at 136 Bonifacio Place, open Tuesdays 1-6 pm and Thursday-Sunday from 12-5 pm. Help support the new business and see all they have to offer.
“A Tribute to Sloat’s Landing” in honor of its 177th anniversary. See this new exhibit through July 31 at the Stanton Center at Custom House Plaza including a video to view in the auditorium. Open Thursday to Saturday, 10-5 pm. The Sloat exhibit/video is free to visitors.
“Extraordinary Valor: The Lost History of the Buffalo Solders in Monterey” – new exhibit now open on Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm at the Lower Presidio Museum. Free.
Monterey’s Free Trolley Is in Service again! Daily 10-6pm until Labor Day.
UNDERGROUNDING SURVEY – If you haven’t yet, please go to montereyundergrounding.net and complete this important survey. Also, let them know if you want to be part of this committee.
Old Town Neighborhood Association’s website is now LIVE! Visit oldtownmonterey.org for the latest on events, issues, and to find the Historic Homes self-guided walk featuring historic homes in our Old Town neighborhood.
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