July - September 29
Evening Breezes
Monterey
Tel: 831.647.6886
www.montereybayaquarium.org
Enjoy a relaxing Friday or Saturday evening aboard a beautiful, eco-friendly 65-foot sailboat Derek M Baylis as Monterey Bay Aquarium staff serves up Monterey County wines and light refreshments as well as fascinating stories about the natural and cultural history of the Monterey.

July 1 - July 14
Offense-Defense Full Contact Football Camp
Prunedale
Tel: 831-970-7921
www.salinaspopwarner.com
president@salinaspopwarner.com
Salinas Pop Warner in conjunction with Offense - Defense Football Camps is hosting a Full Contact Football Camp in Prunedale July 15th - 18th at Manzanita Park.Sunday - Wednesday 8:00AM - 5:00PM.O - D Camps has been putting on football camps from coast to coast for 38 years and are rated as one of the best camps to attend overall.The players will be coached by pro players , pro and college coaches at a 10 / 1 ratio.If your son or daughter is serious about learning the game of football,this is the place to be in July!!!!

July 1 - 26
Films in the Forest
Carmel
Tel: 831-626-1681
www.foresttheaterguild.org
Tuesday and Wednesday night screenings at the Outdoor Forest Theater of favorite films. Bring cushions, blankets and sit by the fire with your own picnic or popcorn! Individual tickets are $6.00 (Children Under 5 are free) Tickets may only be purchased at the door on the night of the performance.

July 1-8
Monterey County Celtic Week
Varius Venues County Wide
Tel: 831-372-2020
Tel: 831-633-4444
www.thepipingcentre.co.uk
www.montereyscotgames.com
This exciting week will kick off with a Caber Parade featuring Scottish dancers, bagpipers and drummers in Carmel along Ocean Avenue. Later that afternoon, the 3rd Annual Monterey Bay School of Piping and Drumming, will begin.Pub Night will be held with informal performances by the piping and drumming instructors.Celtic Concert at the Stevenson School Auditorium, featuring the world class bagpipe instructors from Scotland, Irish dancers, and other Celtic performers. 40th Annual Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festival at Monterey County Toro Park

July 4
Community Fourth of July Parade
Monterey
Tel: 831-646-3866
www.monterey.org
The day starts at 10a.m. with a gala parade down Alvarado Street, followed by a barbecue picnic and live music on the lawn before historic Colton Hall and fireworks over Monterey Bay at 9:15 p.m.

July 4
Living History Day in Old Monterey
Monterey
Tel: 831-657-6348
www.monterey.org
Travel back in time and find out what life was like in the 1840s. At the historic Cooper-Molera Adobe you will meet a gardener, cook, rancher, soldier and more. Or, try your hand at bowling. Activities and fun for all ages.

July 4
Spreckels 4th of July Celebration
Spreckels
Tel: 831-455-2211
An old-fashioned 4th of July celebration for the whole family starts off with a 10K run, a One-Mile Race for kids under 12, and a grand parade of children along 3rd Street. Live music, Fireman's Muster, craft fair, food booths, and more!

July 5
Monterey County Celtic Week Pub Night
Monterey
Tel: 831-633-4444
www.montereyscotgames.com
Enjoy outstanding performances by the award-winning, world-renowned bagpipe and drum instructors from Scotland's National Piping Centre at the Mucky Duck Pub located at 479 Alvarado in Downtown Monterey. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

July 6
Monterey County Celtic Week Celtic Concert
Monterey County
Tel: 831-633-4444
www.montereyscotgames.com
Treat yourself to outstanding performances by the award-winning, world-renowned bagpipe and drum instructors from Scotland's National Piping Centre, as well as the Allison Barnes Academy of Irish Dance and the White Spot Youth Pipe Band from Vancouver, Canada.

July 7
6th Annual Monterey Beer Festival
Monterey Fair Grounds
www.nightthatneverends.com
The greatest assortment of beer ever assembled on the Central Coast. Sample varied styles from over fifty breweries. There will be light beer, dark beer, all types of ales, bitters, cider, mead, Belgian beer, German beer; Japanese beer; every style of beer.

July 7-8
Old Monterey Plein Air Painting and Art Promenade
Monterey
Tel: 831-655-8070
www.oldmonterey.org
Watch painters busy at work in the lanes and byways all around Old Monterey during this week-long celebration. Sunday, the art is on display and for sale following a judged competition.

July 7-8
40th Annual Scottish Games and Celtic Festival
Toro Park, Monterey-Salinas Hwy
Tel: 831-647-6311
www.montereyscotgames.com
Festival celebrating Scottish and Irish traditions and culture, featuring bagpiping and drumming, clans, British food, special entertainment and exciting competitions in Highland and Irish dancing, pipe bands and athletics.

July 8
Sunday Blues in the Park
Laguna Grande Park - Seaside
Tel: 831-899-6805
www.ci.seaside.ca.us
Free, afternoon concert series celebrating 20 years of tradition. This Sunday it's Sunday Blues All Star Band “Featuring Lee Durley“ Barbara Morrison. Free to the public!

July 8
Carmel Heritage Society Annual House Tour
Carmel
Tel: 831-624-4447
www.carmelheritage.org
Each year, the Carmel Heritage Society makes it possible for the public to visit a small selection of homes representative of Carmel's heritage. This year’s tour includes the remarkable Frank Lloyd Wright house, the new, spacious "Carefree Sur Mer", and the the redwood studio-home built in 1905 by distinguished photographer Arnold Genthe. The 2007 tour also includes one of the oldest homes in Carmel, built in 1888 for Davenport Bromfield, Carmel's first land surveyor.

July 8
61st Annual Obon Festival
Seaside
Tel: 831-372-8181
www.seaside-sandcity.com
This annual event at the Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple features Japanese food, cultural exhibits, and traditional dancing, honoring the spirits of the departed.

July 8
Summer Jamboree at Chateau Julien
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-624 2600
http://www.chateaujulien.com
Join the winery family for an annual summer celebration featuring Private Reserve, Estate Vineyard and Barrel Selected New Release wines. A festive day of lively ambiance, fabulous fare and the newest Chateau Julien wines. In celebration of twenty-three years of wine production and hospitality, special offers will be extended on all featured wines the day of the event. $25 per person/ $15 club members.

July 9 – 13
Kaleidoscope Kids Summer Camp
Tel: 831-372-5477
www.montereyart.org
Using the two major exhibitions on view, Seeing Ourselves: Masterpieces of American Photography from the George Eastman House Collection, and Henri Matisse: Jazz, children ages 6-9 will participate in an arts activates program that balances visual inquiry and instruction of techniques and skills with encouragement and inspiration for self-expression.

June 9 - 10
24 Hours of Adrenalin Cycle Race
Monterey
Tel: 416-391-2651
www.24hoursofadrenalin.com
24 Hours of Adrenalin is the fastest-growing mountain bike event series in North America. Solo riders and teams compete to ride as many laps as possible in a 24-hour time frame. Also includes race festival.

July 12
MCVGA Golf Tournament
Blackhorse Golf Course
Tel: 831-375-9400
www.montereywines.org
Join the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association (MCVGA) with a day of competition, fun and fine wines. Experience fore like never before at Bayonet Golf Course. Enjoy the afternoon of spectacular prizes, good company and fine wines. You could win a new Land Rover or Jaguar at the hole-in-one contest, sponsored by Sam Linder Auto Group, and we will have other amazing tee prizes and contests. The golf tournament will conclude with a wine reception hosted by local winemakers.Tickets are $160 per player - call for information and reservations.

July 13
Messages from the Dolphins & Whales
Pacific Grove
Tel: 800-838-3006
www.brownpapertickets.com
info@AwakeningInParadise.com
Captivating Underwater Films from Hawaii and the Caribbean With Inspiring Music, Poetry, Stories & Art. Benefits the International Marine Mammal Protection Project. Advance tickets recommended.

July 13 - 15
49th Antiques Show & Sale
Tel: 831-649-8737.
St. Mary’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church’s 49th Annual Antiques Show & Sale featuring 28 dealers. 10a-5p Fri & Sat; Noon-5p Sunday. $5 donation for admission.

July 13 - 14
Almost Obscene
Big Sur - Henry Miller Library
Tel: 831-667-2574
www.henrymiller.org
Theatre Within presents Joe Raiola in two performances to benefit the Henry Miller Library of his acclaimed solo show, Almost Obscene, directed by Barbara Pitcher. The performances, which are being sponsored by the Northern California branch of the ACLU, will be staged on the Library outdoor stage under the stars and the giant redwoods. We will serve good snacks and bevarages, other program content TBA. This is the event of 2007 you don't want to miss! Tickets are $ 25.00/person. Get yours early! Limited amount of tickets sold!

July 14 - August 4
Kiss Me Kate
Salinas - The Western Stage
Tel: 831-375-2111
www.westernstage.org
A Musical Battle Royale of the Sexes
It’s a knock-down, drag-‘em-out, battle royale of the sexes—all to the music of Cole Porter. Earning five Tony Awards in 1949, this musical tour-de-force features eighteen Porter classics including “Wunderbar”, “Brush-Up Your Shakespeare”, and the bawdy “Tom, Dick, and Harry.”

July 14-August 4
70th Annual Carmel Bach Festival
Carmel
Tel: 831-624-2046
www.bachfestival.org
America’s preeminent festival of Baroque music will celebrate its 68th season with 100 musicians from around the world, performing in venues including Sunset Center, Carmel Mission Basilica, Church in the Forest, Pebble Beach, and All Saints Church, Carmel.

July 15
Sunday Blues in the Park
Laguna Grande Park - Seaside
Tel: 831-899-6805
www.ci.seaside.ca.us
Free, afternoon concert series celebrating 20 years of tradition. This Sunday it's Red Beans and Rice and the Kenny Neal Band. Free to the public!

July 17-22
Pebble Beach Equine Festival
Pebble Beach
Tel: 831-624-2756
www.ridepebblebeach.com
Fun-filled and light-hearted getaway for those who love horses.

July 19
3rd Annual Monterey Friends of the Library Chocolate and Wine Tasting Benefit
Monterey
Tel: 831-373-1241
Sample a variety of wines produced in Monterey County and savor delicious chocolate cakes, brownies, candies, cookies, fondues, ice creams, molé and other goodies courtesy of local restaurants and bakeries. Event features live music and door prizes and all proceeds go to support the purchase of books and other library needs.

July 20-22
Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix and MotoGP World Championship
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Tel: 800-327-SECA
www.laguna-seca.com
One of the top events in international motorcycling, the MotoGP World Championship races into Monterey when Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca hosts the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix.

July 19-22
California Rodeo Salinas
Salinas
Tel: 800-771-8807
www.carodeo.com
The California Rodeo Salinas promises edge-of-your-seat thrills for the entire family. Top pro competition in steer wrestling, bull riding, calf roping, bareback bronco riding, and barrel racing. Enjoy parades, night shows and great food.

July 21
Moulin Rouge! at Chateau Julien
Carmel
Tel: 831-622-0100
www.pacrep.org
A Summer Fundraising event. Gourmet Dinner ~ Fantasy Auctions, Dancing ~ Entertainment. Wear the best of your Parisian Flair! Berets, scarves, poodles etc.

July 21 - 22
10th Annual West Coast Poetry Slam Championship
Big Sur - Henry Miller Library
Tel: 831-667-2574
www.henrymiller.org
Patricia Smith, 4 time National Poetry Slam Champ, author of "Teahouse of the Almighty" Coffee House Press Joe Hernandez-Kolski, Actor, Poet, Playwright who will perform an excerpt from his critically acclaimed one man show "You Want A Piece of Me?" Plus 10 Poetry Slam teams from the Western US will slam in two bouts of 5 teams apiece for the chance to become one of four finalists to slam on Sunday for the chance to be the West Coast champs, and win up to $2000 in cash prizes!

July 22
Sunday Blues in the Park
Laguna Grande Park - Seaside
Tel: 831-899-6805
www.ci.seaside.ca.us
Free, afternoon concert series celebrating 20 years of tradition. This Sunday it's Free Sound and the Chris Cain Band. Free to the public!

July 23 - 29
Feast of Lanterns
Pacific Grove
www.feast-of-lanterns.org
In keeping with tradition as old as the city itself, this is a community celebration featuring the Feast of Salads, PG Birthday Cake, Pet parade, street dancing, pageant, fireworks, entertainment and more!

July 24 - 25
Circus Contraption
Big Sur - Henry Miller Library
Tel: 831-667-2574
www.henrymiller.org
Their most recent full-circus show, “Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,” was a smash hit three years running in Seattle, San Francisco (2004) and New York City (2005 & 2006). Circus Contraption’s effect on the audience -- rousing, mesmerizing, and frequently unsettling—creates a deliciously unforgettable live experience.

July 24-29
Pebble Beach Equestrian Classic I
Pebble Beach
Tel: 831-624-2756
www.ridepebblebeach.com
The Equestrian Classics host competitors from all over the U.S., Canada and Mexico for two weeks of spectacular show jumping highlighted by special events, wine tasting and family fun.

July 27-29
Gilroy Garlic Festival
Gilroy (San Benito County)
Tel: 408-842-1625
www.gilroygarlicfestival.com
Gourmet garlic food fair with arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations, children's area, three stages of musical entertainment and booths serving up foods laced with over two tons of garlic.

July 28-29
Monterey Summer of Love Festival
Monterey County Fairgrounds
Tel: 800-485-4959
www.summer67.com
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic music events of the Summer of Love on the same stage where the famous Monterey Pop Festival rocked the world in 1967. Enjoy incredible musical acts including Riders on the Storm (Robbie Krieger & Ray Manzarek's latest version of The Doors), Jefferson Starship, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Moby Grape, It's A Big Bad Beautiful Day, the Grateful Dead's Tom Constanten, Electric Flag, tribute acts including the Sun Kings performing The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's album, San Francisco's Summer of Love Revue as The Jim Hendrix Experience - The Who - The Mamas & the Papas - The Animals - Led Zeppelin - Steppenwolf & more; Second Flyte as The Byrds; The RaveUps as The Yardbirds; and The Unauthorized Rolling Stones. More great acts to be announced!

July 29
Sunday Blues in the Park
Laguna Grande Park - Seaside
Tel: 831-899-6805
www.ci.seaside.ca.us
Free, afternoon concert series celebrating 20 years of tradition. This Sunday it's the Dennis Murphy Band and Maria Muldaur and the Red Hot Bluesiana Band. Free to the public!

July 29
Moss Landing Antique Street Fair
Moss Landing
Tel: 831-633-4501
www.mosslandingchamber.com
Stroll through this historic fishing village to browse through thousands of antiques and collectibles brought here by over 200 dealers from all over the West Coast, to say nothing of the 20 permanent antique shops.

July 29
Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad (NJGGB)
Monterey - Monterey Live
Tel: 831-646-1415
www.montereylive.com
NJGGB has been spreading their own brand of nuevo schmaltz across the land to sold-out crowds in NYC, DC, Baltimore, Boston, Philadelphia, Providence, Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Cruz, Pittsburgh, Madison, Detroit, Montreal, Burlington, Provincetown, The Berkshires, The Hamptons and of course, The Catskills. Audiences can’t get enough of these wayward girls.
$13 ADV / $16 DOOR