This weekend in Monterey, CA

The Monterey Pre-Reunion presents two days of on-track action with more than 300 race cars competing in a relaxed, less crowded setting ahead of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. The paddock is open to explore, where visitors can stroll through the pits, watch teams prepare their cars, and see entries heading to pre-grid up close. On Sunday, the Corkscrew Hillclimb competition returns along with Community Day, adding extra excitement to the historic racing atmosphere.

Enjoy a scenic ride with the Kruz3r Mob along the Monterey Peninsula, traveling from Seaside Beach to Lovers Point with a lunch break on Cannery Row. The route includes additional stops for refreshments and photos, and it is suitable for families. Friends are welcome. Pack sunscreen and bring a lock.

Join The Quail and Olive for a two-hour Paella Party featuring a live demo by resident epicurean Camilla Mann. You’ll learn how to make the perfect paella using fresh, in-house ingredients, including regional variations and key flavor-building techniques like sofrito, plus tips for getting the rice-to-liquid ratio just right with saffron. The event includes live music, tapas, local wines, and a generous serving of paella to enjoy throughout the demo.

PULSE brings a live set of throwback favorites from the 1970s and 1980s to California Coffee in Aptos. Admission is free. Expect upbeat, dance-friendly tunes throughout the performance.

At WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, the fifth annual hillclimb sends drivers up the Corkscrew in the opposite direction. Over a 90-minute session, a mix of specialty cars and race cars tackles the climb while chasing the benchmark, with each run aimed at surpassing the world record time of 29.535 seconds set in 2025.

The Brotherhood Tour, featuring Los Lobos and Los Loney Boys, makes a stop at the Golden State Theatre.

Los Lobos performs live at Golden State Theatre in Monterey. Tickets are available for this show.

The lounge features a cozy fireplace setting for live piano by Dave Conley. Performances take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with additional music on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Rockafellas return to Sly McFly's with free live music and a special guest appearance by Mr Joe Birtola. The crowd at Sly's is known for having fun, with dancing, cocktails, and tasty food creating a lively setting for the performance.

Tri-Valley Dive Club is arranging an advanced fun dive at Monastery Beach, a shore-access site on the Monterey Peninsula near the Carmel Submarine Canyon. When conditions cooperate, divers can explore distinctive underwater terrain, rocky reefs, and kelp, with opportunities to encounter Central California marine life. This site is recommended for experienced divers only, as the steep coarse sand, unstable footing, shore break, and surge make entries and exits physically demanding. Participants should be comfortable with cold-water shore diving and managing equipment in active surf. Arrive with enough time to unload, set up your gear, and be ready for the briefing. Bring complete cold-water equipment and suitable exposure protection. Plans will depend on weather, swell, and waves, with safety guiding the decision to dive here, and the group may relocate to an alternative site if conditions are not favorable, so please watch for updates before traveling. For RSVP and questions, contact Dive N Trips at 925-462-7234 or info@diventrips.com, and a PADI professional guide can be arranged in advance.

The Moose Sunday Market showcases a mix of food, shopping, and treats, creating a friendly place to browse, taste, and discover something new. Vendor inquiries and space bookings are handled only by Jenn at mtymoosevendors@gmail.com. To prevent scams, use that email as the sole method for reserving a spot.

Part of the Sunday Blues Concert Series, this live blues performance takes place at Laguna Grand Park.

Stop by the McIntyre Family Wines Tasting Room patio for the Summer Music Series on Sunday afternoons. You can enjoy a wine flight, Frosé, or a glass of red, and there will be local artists performing. For this date, the featured artist is Tamas Marius. Seating can be arranged by calling ahead.

Raise a glass to the sea with a shucking social at Estéban’s featuring one dollar West Coast oysters, freshly opened by the team. Add a squeeze of lemon or a dash of Chef Steven’s house-made spiced hot sauce and enjoy a relaxed, oyster-forward experience. Reservations are highly recommended, and one dollar oysters are offered on a first come, first served basis. To reserve a table, call 831-375-0176.