June - September
Historic Garden Tours
Monterey
Tel: 831-647-6204
www.parks.ca.gov
Take a fascinating tour of Monterey's best-kept secret. Learn about plant lore, identification, and uses. Tours begin in the Cooper-Molera Adobe courtyard and then proceed to the Stevenson House and (if time) Larkin House gardens. Tuesdays at 1pm.

June - 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.

June - October
In The Mora Chapel Gallery
Carmel
Tel: 831-624-1271 ext.214
www.carmelmission.org
The exhibition features a retrospective selection of new digital prints of 55 historic images. Beginning with the ruined state of the Mission Church in the 1880’s, the display traces the subsequent century of restoration efforts – begun by Father Casanova in 1884 and completed by master craftsman Harry Downie before his death in 1980.

June - July 25
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.

June 1 - 24
Bus Stop
Salinas - The Western Stage
Tel: 831-755-6816
www.westernstage.org
Bus Stop by William Inge. "He was a bull in the china shop of love..." An American classic from the pen of the Pulitzer Prize winning author of Picnic. Stranded in a roadside diner during a snowstorm, eight strangers are thrust together in this bittersweet romantic comedy that explores the many faces of love, from the innocent to the depraved.

June 2
8th Annual Zin-Q Celebration
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-659-2800
www.joullian.com
Celebrate Carmel Valley's only Zinfandel, that rich robust red wine so perfect with Joullian Vineyard's fiesta barbecue. Vineyard and cellar tours, wine tastings, and a chance to contribute to the Food Bank for Monterey County.

June 2
California Cowboy Show
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-624-9611
Come on down to enjoy cowboy music and poetry, tasty hors d'oeuvres, a complimentary glass of wine and a silent auction.

June 2 - 3
Del Monte Kennel Club Agility Trials
Salinas - Toro County Park
Tel: 831-422-8807
www.dmkc.org
They leap through hoops and over hurdles, gallop through tunnels and race along runways: the dogs participating in the Del Monte Kennel Club's annual agility trials are far more fit than the average two-legged athlete!

June 3
4th Annual Cannery Row Block Party
Monterey
Come to Cannery Row and enjoy a day full of entertainment and family fun! You'll be delighted by magicians, clowns, jugglers, crafts projects, face painting, and musicians. The Ghirardelli ice cream sundae eating contest is always a child's delight! There will also be hourly drawings with fabulous prizes! There is no admission fee. 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

June 7 - 9
31st Annual Monterey Wine and Fine Living Festival
Monterey
Tel: 888-814-WINE
www.montereywine.com
Enjoy the finest wines from California Drawn by a combination of world-class wine, educational seminars presented by industry leaders, cooking demonstrations by distinguished chefs, a live wine auction, and exquisite dining. More than 120 California wineries will be pouring more than 800 wines.

June 9
World Ocean Day Celebration
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey
Tel: 831 648-4800
www.montereybayaquarium.org
About 70 percent of our planet is covered by ocean. Come celebrate this amazing ecosystem and discover your role in assuring we have healthy oceans in the future.

June 9
24 Hours of Adrenalin Cycle Race
Monterey
Tel:416-640-0824
www.24HoursofAdrenalin.com
24 Hours of Adrenalin is the fastest growing mountain bike event series in North America. Solo riders or teams of up to ten people compete to ride as many laps as possible in a 24-hour time period.

June 10
Mission San Antonio Fiesta
Tel: 831-385-4478
Fiesta Mass at 11am with choir and distribution of St. Anthony's bread followed by a barbecue, games and live music. Jolon-Fort Hunter Liggett Base, near Lake San Antonio

June 9-10
Surf-About Annual Surf Contest
Carmel Beach.
Tel: 831-375-5015
A yearly ritual bringing together the various micro tribes that frequent the waters along the Monterey County coastline from Big Sur to Moss Landing. Surf-About began in the late ''70s as a way to put a positive spin on the growing rivalry developing between Pacific Grove and Carmel surfers. Sponsored by Sunshine Freestyle Surf shop. Contestants must be Monterey County residents.

June 11
Natural Science Discovery Camp
Big Sur
Tel: 831-455-9514
www.ventanaws.org
Using nature as a classroom, children and adults are guided in understanding and appreciating the earth's processes and in exploring ways they can contribute to its protection. Register now, before they fill up!

June 13 - 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!!!!

June 15
Third Thursday - Cocktail Party
Monterey - Monterey Museum of Art
Tel: 831-372-5477 ext 12
www.montereyart.org
Enjoy a mellow cocktail hour of art, wine and hors d'oeuvres at the Monterey Museum of Art, during this free monthly event.

June 15
Wine & Cigar Dinner
Carmel Valley - Chateau Julien
Tel: 831-624-2600
www.chateaujulien.com
Part of the "Summer Fete". A simply fun, festive evening of culinary delight, fine wine and hand-rolled Dominican Republic cigars. Dinner will be served under the stars in the Wine Estate’s Conservatory. Right in time for Father’s Day. $80 per person.

June 15
"A Girl's Night Out"
Carmel Valley - Chateau Julien
Tel: 831-624-2600
www.chateaujulien.com
Part of the "Summer Fete". An evening of pure fun highlighted by Chateau Julien wines and shopping tidbits. Passed hor d-ourves and small plates will be enjoyed among the aging oak barrels of the Wine Estate’s Chai. Reception: 6:30. Strolling Dinner: 7:30pm. $50 per person / $40 club members.

June 16-17
Red, White and a Little Blues
Monterey - Downtown
831-655-8070
www.oldmonterey.org
Celebrate the beginning of summer with this fabulous salute to the musical history of the U.S. Continuous live blues, rock and Latin bands, food booths & Arts & Crafts! A Fun, Family-Friendly Event in Old Monterey! all on Monterey's historic Alvarado Street.

June 15 - July 8
The Crucible
Carmel - Golden Bough Theatre
Tel: 831-622-0100
www.pacrep.org
In Arthur Miller's classic drama, a wave of hysteria sweeps the town of Salem, Massachusetts as a group of young women begin to make accusations of witchcraft. Before long, even the most upstanding citizens fall under suspicion and the trals...and hangings begin.

June 16
18th Annual Art and Wine Festival
Carmel - The Barnyard
Tel: 831-624-8886
www.thebarnyard.com
Taste the wines of local wineries, stroll the gardens and visit exhibiting local artists, listen to live music, and sample speciality foods from the restaurants of The Barnyard.

June 16
The Holiday Adventure Pop Collective
Big Sur - Henry Miller Library
www.henrymiller.org
Tel: 831-667-2574
This time ther're SHOOTING LIVE MUSIC VIDEO...come be in the picture!

June 17
Big Sur Condor Viewing
Big Sur
Tel: 831-624-1202
www.ventanaws.org
Learn about the reintroduction of California condors by the Ventana Wildlife Society at the Henry Miller Library. There'll be fun, games and crafts to little nestlings in the afternoon, and a BBQ party with live music for adults until midnight.$50/person

June 17
Science Under Sail: Father's Day Special
Monterey Bay Aquarium
www.montereybayaquarium.org
On Father's Day, dads are more welcome aboard than ever on the Dreke M Baylis. The boat will set sail from Fisherman's Wharf, taking a fortunate few on the cruise around Monterey Bay. Don't miss this chance to see breathtaking views, have a turn at the helm of a 65-foot sailboat, and even help aquarium naturalists research one of the world's great habitats - Monterey Bay. All is free for a dad with one paying passenger. (Ages 10 to adult) FEE & RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

June 17 - September 4
Aquarium Adventures Programs
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey
www.montereybayaquarium.org
The Monterey Bay Aquarium offers boundless opportunities for kids and families to experience the wonders of the ocean and Monterey Bay up close and in detail, during the summer-long Adventures programs. SCUBA lessons, overnight stays and morning rounds, sailboat excursions and guided walks: visit the website to learn more.

June 17
Hats Off to Dad
Felton - Roaring Camp Railroads
Tel: 831-335-4484
www.roaringcamp.com
Treat Dad to a ride aboard a vintage steam train through majestic redwood groves on Father's Day. All fathers receive an engineer's cap as a souvenir, and one lucky Dad per trip will ride in the locomotive cab.

June 18 -23
96th California State Amateur Golf Championship
Pebble Beach
Tel: 831-624-4653
www.pebblebeach.com
Top 120 amateurs compete on 36 holes on the famous Pebble Beach golf courses.

June 22-24
22nd Annual Monterey Bay Blues Festival
Monterey Fairgrounds
Tel: 831-394-2652
www.montereyblues.com
Over 56 Hot Blues Bands such as: Joe Louis Walker, 4 Kings of R&B, Ike & Val, Chris Cain, Shemekia Copeland, Barbara Morrison, Buddy Guy, Lil Jimmy Reed, Eddie Cotton Jr., The Whispers, Canned Heat, The Players Club, Bobby Murray's
All-Star Review, John Meuller, UpsideDownside and MORE! 3 Stages of unforgettable music.

June 23
9th Annual Hidden Gardens Tour & 2nd Annual Plein Air Painting Celebration
Big Sur
Tel: 831-667-1530
www.bigsurarts.org
This self guided tour host various musicians and artists scattered throughout beautiful home gardens in Big Sur. Ticket-holders receive a map and booklet describing each garden and its history. The gardens will be opening at 10 AM and closing at 4 PM.Afterword visit the Big Sur River Inn for the Plein Air Competition and a Wet Paint Reception for the artists. Ticket Price: $60 each

June 23
4th Annual Chuck Haugen Conservation Fund Picnic
Salinas - Toro County Park
Tel: 831-384-1376
www.chuckhaugenconservationfund.org
loriqddison@sbcglobal.net
Join us for a celebration of this year's conservation success, stories, lessons learned, and other things we love. All conservation volunteers, professionals, family & friends! Free gourmet picnic, wild boar BBQ, guided hikes, kids' activities, silent auction, live music, conservation grants & awards & more. Donations to our silent auction gladly accepted. For more information, please visit the link above. Starts Saturday 10:am to 3:pm

June 24
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Big Sur - Henry Miller Library
www.henrymiller.org
Tel: 831-667-2574
Jack Elliott's style is distinctive in its use of excellent guitar technique matched with laconic, humorous storytelling and an emotional intensity in the singing.Get your tickets well in advance - they'lll sell out. Tickets are $ 27.

June 22
The Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula Job Fair 2007
Seaside
Tel: 831.899.4988
Diana.Gomes@usw.salvationarmy.org
janice_lizaso@csumb.edu
Come take part in The Salvation Army Job Fair 2007 located at 1491 Contra Costa and Elm in Seaside. The event is free to both job seekers and employers.

June 23 -24
SummerFest Arts and Crafts Faire
Monterey - Custom House Plaza
Tel: 831-622-0700
www.pacrep.org
Original hand-made arts and crafts exhibition and sale. All artists will be present, as well as food, drink and family entertainment.

June 24
Healthy Veggies at The Farm
Salinas Valley
Tel: 831-455-2575
www.thefarm-salinasvalley.com
Listen to your mother and eat your vegetables... at The Farm with a cooking demonstration that includes recipes and a bag of farm-fresh produce.

June 30
55th Annual Festival of Patriots
Seaside
T el: 831-899-6805
www.ci.seaside.ca.us
The town of Seaside starts Independence Day celebrations off early, with its 55th annual parade and Festival of Patriots. There's a community-wide party to follow, with top bands, delicious barbecue and a giant inflatables park for the kids.

June 30
Great Train Robberies
Felton - Roaring Camp Railroads
Tel: 831-335-4484
www.roaringcamp.com
Witness shootouts of famed lawmen and notorious outlaws from the 1880s at Bear Mountain. Blazing reenactments demonstrate why the West was wild.