Happy weekend, Monterey! In today’s happening-today edition: IROC’s return, a spritz class with Scott Beattie, and a wild nautical house + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community events and updates: Seaside’s Art, Blooms and Beats offers music and restoration updates, while Salinas presents an Urban Forest talk and TAMC hosts an Active Transportation workshop. Marina Coast Water District accepts applications -- see the community updates.
Legendary racing series returns: IROC will return to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca during the 2026 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, featuring Jimmie Johnson, Kurt Busch, Bobby Labonte, Dario Franchitti, and Indianapolis 500 winner Danny Sullivan -- see who’s on track.
Debating the city’s future: Carmel city council delayed a $292,000 tourism marketing request after residents complained about overcrowding. Leaders plan to work with See Monterey before final decision, as businesses say visitors are vital -- read the full story.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Range time, upgraded: Monterey Park Golf Club keeps practice friendly with automatic tee-up bays, a lighted range for after-work swings, and a quick 9-hole loop when you want to test the tweaks. Grab a pro tip or a fitting, then watch those Saturday sandbaggers wonder what happened.
Date night standby: When you want a Monterey classic that still feels like a treat, The Sardine Factory brings polished regional seafood and a wine list you can actually get lost in. Skip the out-of-towner mindset, grab a cozy table, and let someone else do the pescatarian heavy lifting tonight.
Need a piney breather? Sneak over to Whispering Pines for a low-key reset under tall trees, complete with picnic tables, a group BBQ area, and actual quiet you can hear. It’s an easy lunch break between errands or a bring-the-book kind of evening while the neighborhood hums nearby.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎭 Joaquin Murrieta Talk @ California's First Theatre | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – This free talk at California’s First Theater brings award-winning historian John Boessenecker to unpack Joaquin Murrieta, the bandit who terrorized California and inspired Zorro lore, with a Monterey twist. Expect gritty history, sharp storytelling, and a book signing, because souvenirs beat fridge magnets.
🧤 Volunteer Workday @ Fort Ord Dunes State Park (Seaside) | Saturday (6/20) at 5:00 PM – Celebrate Pride at Fort Ord Dunes with gloves, company, and the noble art of pulling invasives. Pull weeds, cover rogue social trails, and wrangle trash so the Smith’s blue butterfly and snowy plover can thrive. LGBTQIA+ folks, families, and allies welcome, ages 8 and up.
🍷 Sip ‘N Savor Soirée @ Lauren's Lounge (Pacific Grove) | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – If your idea of giving back involves a glass of pinot, a silent auction paddle, and a little two-step, this soirée delivers. Expect live music, dancing, beer, wine, and light bites, all funding youth scholarships. Early bird is $50 until June 6, then $65.
🎶 Soul Continuum with Tammy L Hall and more @ Wendi Kirby Music, LLC | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – Trade your usual weekend noise for a silky set of Samba and Bossa Nova with Tammy L Hall, Leberta Lorál, and Dandha Da Hora. It is all songs about, to, and for the water, which frankly sounds like therapy with better rhythm.
🏖 Father’s Day Ocean View BBQ @ Crema (Pacific Grove) | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Father’s Day gets the ocean-view upgrade with a laid-back BBQ, reserved seats, and zero dishes to wash. Let the pros handle the smoke while Dad supervises, offers unsolicited grill advice, and enjoys ribs, cold drinks, and that smug I-picked-the-spot smile.
🏍 Father's Day Drive & Poker Run @ Monterey Touring Vehicles | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – Father's Day on the Peninsula means sea air, horsepower, and a poker run that swaps casino carpet for coastal pavement. Cruise rides, collect cards, score prizes for the best hand, everyone gets a Monterey Touring Vehicles deck, stay for food and adult tricycle shenanigans.
🍹 Celebrate the Spritz Class with Scott Beattie @ Oystertown | Sunday (6/21) at 3:00 PM – Father’s Day calls for an upgrade from backyard IPAs, so let Bourdain-approved bar whisperer Scott Beattie teach you six summer spritzes at Oystertown on Lighthouse. Sip Rue de Rêve apéritifs, flirt with low-ABV, and graze oysters, ahi tartare, and braised beef. Quality time, properly chilled. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Monterey report Weather forecastToday — High: 63°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 0%
A slight chance of drizzle before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West southwest wind 2 to 9 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 62°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. This house is wildThis distinctive New Monterey home, known locally as the Alamo house or nautical house, blends 80s character with coastal charm. Designed with local architect Gino Bushini, it offers 2 bedrooms and 2 updated baths on the ground floor, plus an upstairs living area with vaulted, open-beamed ceilings, quartz counters, new cabinetry, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and abundant natural light.
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