Downtown Old Monterey

The Monterey Peninsula Pride Parade & Celebration is this Saturday in Downtown Old Monterey! Parade at 11am on Alvarado Street from Polk to Custom House Plaza. The all-ages party continues 12pm-3pm at Custom House Plaza. @MontereyPride

Our 4th of July Parade is less than a week away! Join us on Alvarado & Calle Principal in Downtown Monterey Tuesday at 10am for the unique experience that is Monterey's 4th of July Parade. Here are photos from last year's parade for you to enjoy!

Make time for Living History Day festivities in Monterey at the Custom House Plaza on 4th of July, 11am-3pm. Step back in time and get a little taste of life as it would have been in the early days of Monterey. Admission is free.

Before the parade, start your 4th of July right with a pancake breakfast! Join us for Monterey Firefighters' annual charity pancake breakfast to benefit MY Museum. Reservations are required. oldmonterey.org/event/2023/07/…

We're seeking volunteers for our 4th of July Parade in Monterey! This old fashioned community parade is a wonderful tradition that draws thousands of locals & visitors of all ages for a morning of family-friendly fun. Get more info & sign up at the link: oldmonterey.org/news/2023/06/s…

Lovely Celtic porcelain pendants at Luminata Books & Gifts featuring Celtic symbols, dragons, cats & dogs, & goddesses & saints. At 631 Cass St in Monterey. Open Tue-Fri, 10:30am-6:30pm; Sat, 11am-6:30pm; and Sun, 12pm-5pm.

Meet local artist Barbara Lee Furbush at Venture Gallery this Saturday, 5pm-7pm. View her new exhibit entitled "Ephemeral Evolutions" and speak with her about her beautiful prints, which depict the protean dance between sky and water. 260 Alvarado Street in Monterey

Sale on wooden signs! In June, score a great deal on pre-painted wooden signs at Board & Brush Monterey at 458 Alvarado Street. All the samples on the walls are discounted to help make room for new stock.

Don't miss the Juneteenth Film Festival honoring Black actors, writers, directors, and filmmakers! Twelve films and select shorts in five days, June 14-18, at Stanton Center Theatre 5 Custom House Plaza, in Monterey. oldmonterey.org/event/monterey…

Sunday at 4pm, Sovino Wine Bar & Merchant hosts local artist Bunny Paivine, who will teach an easy-to-follow painting class - all materials provided. You’ll take home your own 11 x 14 canvas painting! Advance registration required on Sovino's website. sovinowinebar.com

Manasiri's Crepes and Sandwiches invites you to dive into the enchanting flavors of freshly brewed Moroccan tea, where honey and mint intertwine to create a captivating blend. Manasiri's is located at 321 Alvarado Street in Monterey, open Sun-Thu, 8am-7pm, and Fri-Sat, 8am-10pm.

Tonight at 7pm, enjoy a free screening of the documentary "Circle of Life" at Stanton Center Theatre, where you'll adventure into the captivating realm of jade. And visit the The Monterey Bay Jade Festival in Custom House Plaza this weekend. oldmonterey.org/event/2023/06/…

Friday, 6pm-8pm, Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Joyce Sampson. She's toured extensively in the US and Europe and has played all over the world for members of the US military and allied forces. At 281 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Monday, 5:30pm, Comanche Cellars Wine Room, 412 Alvarado St, hosts a Wine & Dine Event. Sommelier Nicole Estabrooks partners with Chef Daniel Shrock for a delicious journey of farm-to-table food in 4 courses with 4 Comanche Cellars wines. Tickets on the Comanche Cellars website.

Crews will be replacing the traffic signal controller cabinet at the intersection of Munras & Webster streets in #Monterey between 9AM & 3PM, Thu,6/8. Signals will be dark during this work. Stop signs will be placed at the intersection. THANKS FOR BEING AWARE AND DRIVING SAFELY!

Fleet Feet Monterey invites all runners and walkers to join us on Saturday for the Big Run 5k in celebration of Global Running Day! Register online. oldmonterey.org/event/2023/06/…

There's no place like Monterey on the 4th of July and no place celebrates Independence Day quite like Downtown Old Monterey. Come join us for a full day of stars, stripes, and fun! oldmonterey.org/monterey-4th-j…

Red velvet donuts are back at Red's Donuts in Monterey every Wednesday and Saturday! Visit Red's at 433 Alvarado Street and enjoy this local institution founded in 1950. Open Tues-Sat, 6am-1pm, and Sun-Mon, 6am-12:30pm.

Youth Arts Collective is kicking off Pride Month with a Pride Pop-up Art Show opening today at the studio and on their website. View it in person Mon-Fri, 3–7pm, and Sat, 12-4pm, through June. At 472 Calle Principal in Downtown Old Monterey. @YACstudios

Soccer fans, watch the Emirates Football Association Challenge Cup Final, Manchester City vs. Manchester United, broadcast live at Britannia Arms of Monterey on Saturday, June 3. Doors open at 6:30am, kick off at 7am. Breakfast will be available. 444 Alvarado Street in Monterey.