May 2-4
Wildflower Triathlon
Monterey
831-373-0678
www.tricalifornia.com
One of the premier triathlons nationally and internationally, this course will test the skills of the professional triathlete and the first-time long course competitor.
May 3-4
SpringFest Arts and Crafts Faire
Monterey
831-622-0700
www.pacrep.org
Original hand-made arts and crafts exhibition and sale at the Custom House Plaza, all artist will be present. Come to see the artistic talent on display while also enjoying food, drink and family entertainment.
May 4
Annual Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk
Pacific Grove
800-FIGHT-MS
www.nationalmssociety.org
Lover�s Point will be hosting the annual MS Walk, the signature fundraising event of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society held in over 700 cities across the country with more than 25,0000 walkers. By walkng you�ll be making a difference by raising essential funds for research and services for people with MS.
May 4
Jeffers Tor House Garden Party
Carmel
831-624-1813
www.torhouse.org
Annual Garden party offers afternoon tea, silent auction and gifts for sale. Live music serenades artists painting in the gardens. Photography allowed this day only.
May 8
El Vez
CSUMB
831-582-4580
www.csumb.edu/worldtheater
Mixing the styles of Elvis Presley and many other American rock artists with his own Latin-American heritage and music, El Vez, a.k.a Robert Lopez, is known for expressing revolutionary views through satire and humor in his songs.
May 9
Elizabeth Schumann
Carmel
831-620-2040
www.sunsetcenter.org
Elizabeth Schumann, Winner 2007 Piano Competition. Elizabeth Schumann's pianism is "deft, relentless, and devastatingly good - the sort of performance you experience not so much with your ears as your solar plexus." - Washington Post Magazine.
May 10-11
Monterey Gospel Festival
Monterey
831-394-9422
www.montereygospelfest.com
Two days of non-stop Gospel Music with the world's top Gospel artists, benefiting Monterey Gospel Festival Education Programs & HIV Aids.
May 13-18
Pebble Beach Equestrian Challenge
Pebble Beach
831-624-2756
www.ridepebblebeach.com
Level A horse show, featuring hunter jumping and other classes, this show is perfect in setting up for the next round of preparedness in the quest for equestrian excellence as trainers, riders and horses move closer to the excitement of the big summer shows!
May 15-18
14th Annual Carmel Art Festival
Carmel
831-624-2503
www.carmelartfestival.org
Gallery events, lectures, receptions and demonstrations at 43 art galleries in addition to a plein air painting competition. Outdoor art sow at Devendorf Park featuring bronze, glass, stone, marble and acrylic sculptures.
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May 15-18
Salinas Valley Fair
Salinas
831-385-3242
www.salinasvalleyfair.com
Enjoy the atmosphere of an old-fashioned county fair, complete with carnival, bull-riding, craft and 4-H exhibit, music and more. Includes the Monterey Wine Competition Grand Wine Tasting.
May 16-17
Cooking for Solutions
Monterey
831-644-7561
www.montereybayaquarium.org
Celebrity chefs gather in a two-day extravaganza dedicated to sustainable seafood, gourmet organic cuisine, and organic wines sponsored by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Past events have honored renowned chefs Martin Yan and Jacques Pepin, and have included visits by Jim Dodge, Jesse Ziff Cool. mark Franz and Emily Luchetti. Other events include receptions, a tasting gala, cooking demonstrations, and farm and vineyard tours.
May 16-18
Monterey Festival of Speed
Laguna Seca, Monterey
800-327-SECA
www.laguna-seca.com
The 52nd season of racing kicks off with the new Monterey Festival of Speed, a doubleheader weekend featuring the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series on Saturday and the Champ Car World Series on Sunday.
May 17-18
Castroville Artichoke Festival
Castroville
831-633-2465
www.artichoke-festival.org
Sample the many unique flavors of the artichoke in an atmosphere of fun, tasteful treats, musical entertainment, and arts and crafts. Costs are $6/adults and $3/children.
May 21
Stories for Adults featuring Stphanie Sadie
Monterey
831-646-3949
www.monterey.org/library
Don't miss this performance of "Refugees", set in an English as a Second Language classroom, celebrates new immigrants reinventing their lives in America. For ages 16-up.
May 31-June 1
Monterey Rock 'n' Rod Festival
Monterey
831-372-8002
www.montereyrockrod.com
Two days of great bands, hundreds of beautiful classic cars, a 50's style sock hop and more, benefitting the Gateway Center of Monterey County.
May (TBA)
Celebrate Mama
Monterey
On the Saturday of Mother's Day weekend, all mamas are invited to an event designed to showcase different resources for mamas of all ages and stages.
May (TBA)
9th Annual Marina International Festival of the Winds
www.marinafestival.com
Kite flying, hang gliding, live music and entertainment, food vendors and booths, kite making workshops, giant inflatable air park, wind-related kids crafts, science and technology tent, demonstrations and more. Admission is free.
May (TBA)
24 Hours of Adrenalin Cycle Race
Laguna Seca, Monterey
416-391-2651
www.24HoursofAdrenalin.com
24 Hours of Adrenalin is the fastest-growing mountain bike event series in North America. Solo riders and teams compete to ride as many laps as possible in a 24-hour tie frame. Also includes race festival.
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