Whalefest is an educational and entertaining family-friendly event held at and around Custom House Plaza and Old Fisherman's Wharf on April 12 & 13, 10am-5pm, rain or shine.

It includes fun activities for all ages, live music, research and rescue vessels, lots of interactive exhibits, and a symposium at Stanton Center .

Recycled Records is celebrating Record Store Day on Saturday, April 12, 10am-6pm!

We'll have a limited number of Record Store Day exclusive releases, a full selection of new pressings and used vinyl, plus cassettes, CDs, movies, merch, and awesome stereo equipment.

Bulldog Sports Pub welcomes UFC referee Herb Dean! Join us at 11:30am to spend the day with Herb ($50), or arrive at 7pm to see UFC 314 ($20), grab some dinner, and soak up the atmosphere. We'll have a special BBQ menu in honor of our guest.

Slowfiber presents a workshop entitled Unlock Your Creativity with Nuno Felt, Scarf Making led by instructor Sahar Jabr on Saturday, April 12, 12pm-5pm. Fee is $145. Register on the Slowfiber website.

Join Slowfiber for a 5-hour nuno felting workshop perfect for beginners and intermediate participants. The goal? To unleash your inner artist and take home a one-of-a-kind scarf.

Alma del Mar presents an Organic Skin Care Workshop on Sat., April 12, 1pm-3pm.Together, we'll explore the magic of essential oils to create our own organic skin care products such as lotion, gel serum, body spray, and perfume. Fee is $35 - register here .

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter RJ DeMarco . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Old Capitol Books is back at it again with the 2025 Monterey Poetry Festival April 11 & 12 - two days jam-packed with poetry readings, signings, zines, open mics, bonfires, and live music.

Buy your tickets early - these events will sell out.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents talented singer-songwriter Gin Fragonard . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Om Studios presents a Pink Moon Activation Workshop led by Destynee on Saturday, April 12, at 6pm. Fee is $30. Register here.

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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. Advance reservations recommended, 831-375-6958.

Please note: this event has been canceled.

Golden State Theatre presents The Psychology of Dogs: A Live Event featuring animal behaviorist Alexander Lopez on Saturday, April 12 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $43-$91....