This weekend in Salinas, CA

Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band are set to appear at the Monterey Jazz Festival. Three-day tickets for the festival are available for purchase.

At Monkeyflower Ranch, the evening begins with a tour through the sheep dairy and the cheesemaking facility, then continues with a four course dinner served family style on the garden patio. Rebecca King, farmer, cheesemaker, and chef, leads the kitchen with a menu centered on Garden Variety Cheese sheep milk cheeses and other house products, alongside pork, lamb, and eggs from the farm and organic produce from nearby farms. Wine and beer are available by the glass, or bring your own for a $10 corkage fee. Price is $100 per person.

Relax by the fireplace while listening to live piano from Dave Conley in the lounge. Performances are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Del Monte Shopping Center hosts a seasonal Sunday farmers market held from May to September. It takes place regardless of weather and is set up in the rear parking area behind California Pizza Kitchen.

A fall outdoor boutique centered on supporting Emmus House and local vendors. The emphasis is on community spirit and showing support for Emmus House alongside the local vendors involved.

Internationally recognized Irish traditional ensemble Téada returns to St. Mary’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church for an afternoon of music grounded in Ireland’s rich traditions. Featuring six accomplished musicians, the group has headlined major festivals across North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia.

Celebrate the coast with a special featuring $1 West Coast oysters, freshly shucked by the team at Estéban's. Enjoy them with a squeeze of lemon or add Chef Steven's spiced house-made hot sauce. Reservations are highly recommended, and the $1 oyster offer is first come, first served.

At Carmel Sunset Center, Monterey Peninsula Gospel Community Choir presents “Richard Smallwood”, highlighted by guest appearances from Dottie Jones, the original Smallwood vocalist, Charrisse Nelson, lead voice for Vision, Damien Sneed, associated with Juilliard and Howard University, Emmy honored violinist John Wineglass, Seattle classical soprano Ellaina Lewis, Rusty Watson, who leads Thomas A. Dorsey’s choirs and choruses in Northern California, Derrick Hall, gospel soloist Robin H. Williams with an international profile, Lawrence Matthews, and Chicago baritone Martin Wood. The program brings the choir together with these noted artists for a warm celebration of gospel music.

At the Sardine Factory Lounge, pianist and vocalist TJ Kuenster presents a wide-ranging set that spans country, rock, and classic standards associated with Sinatra and the American songbook. The performance showcases his dual talents at the keyboard and microphone across multiple genres.