Jan. 5 Get On Board In an age where most folks are glued to one screen or another for the majority of their waking hours, it’s an often refreshing and revitalizing change of pace to unplug to interact with the world in ways that don’t involve microchips. And while there are many ways to do that, one of the most underrated, and most social, are good, old-fashioned board games, whether it’s Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit or the irreverent—and now classic—Cards Against Humanity (though it doesn’t have a board). To that end, the Monterey History and Art Association is hosting a board game night at the Stanton Center, which the nonprofit has rebranded as MHAA Salvador Dali (an exhibit of Dali lithographs is now housed in the building). Light bites and sippers are welcome, and punctuality is not a must—if you come late, you’ll be brought into the fold, and games will be ongoing throughout. It’s a chance to meet new people and new games, but reserve your spot online ASAP if you’re keen, as spots are limited. [DS] 5:30-8:30pm Thursday, Jan. 5. 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. Ages 10+ only. Free. 372-2608, mhaadali.com/events. Jan. 6 Written in the Stars According to the ancient Indian Vedas, a person’s karma is informed by the position of stars and planets in the sky. Thus, Vedic astrology is considered a way to help understand one’s karma and one’s path in life. This may be starting to sound a little like the Western astrology you find in a column at the back of this very newspaper, but Western and Vedic astrology are actually based on different calculations and may yield different conclusions. So what does a Vedic look at the constellations say about this new year 2023? Find out at this special presentation. [TCL] 4-6pm Friday, Jan. 6. Harrison Memorial Library, Ocean Avenue and Lincoln Street, Carmel. Free. ci.carmel.ca.us/library. 26 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY january 5-11, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com Randi Beer Artist Randi Beer creates whimsical, colorful works with a touch of humor—even when they address serious topics. “Kate Marches” (watercolor gouache with ink) was created in August 2022, just months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. “My painting was just an acknowledgment of how I resented having to address women’s rights all over again in my 70s as I had done in 1973,” Beer writes. “When I paint political art I want to convey my exasperation to persuade someone to get my point of view, but with a smile.” [TCL] 5-11 january HOT PICKS To see more local events, and add your own, visit calendar.montereycountyweekly.com courtesy Randi Beer courtesy Scott Campbell VISUALS Scott Campbell Carmel’s Center for Photographic Art is starting the year 2023 with a field trip to Pacific Grove. Specifically, the gallery is bringing four exhibits to the Pacific Grove Art Center (568 Lighthouse Ave.), opening on Friday, Jan. 6. One of the exhibits features the work of Bryant Austin, Scott Campbell, Chuck Davis, Camille Lenore, Robin V. Robinson and Ryuijie, and focuses in on the deep mysterious depths of the ocean. Oceana: Deep Reverence “illuminates our collective connections to all the life of our planet,” organizers promise. Campbell’s photo above is titled “Pompano and Bubbles.” [TCL] What’s cozier than an evening of board games with some new friends? The Monterey History and Art Association hosts a board game night at Stanton Center on Jan. 5. New year, new books. The Marina Branch Library’s January installation of the Dads Read program features story time—and a dance party. daniel dreifuss
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