30 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY MAY 25-31, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com Send ideas to calendar@mcweekly.com HOT PICKS Monterey County Pops! celebrates many holidays with free public concerts—and Memorial Day is no exception. Catch the orchestra on the Colton Hall lawn on Monday, May 29. COURTESY MONTEREY COUNTY POPS! DANIEL DREIFUSS 5-6:30pm Sunday, May 28. The Bookworks, 667 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. Free; registration requested. 372-2242, tothelighthouse.net/events. SUNDAY CHILL The Salty Seal is a locals-friendly oasis on touristy Cannery Row, with a large and inviting patio (with heat lamps, a necessity), and 14 beers on tap. The bar also features a regular rotation of local musical talent, and this week kicks off a new Sunday series, “Reggae Chill Vibes.” Keith Batlin’s wide-ranging vocals are reminiscent of some of the iconic names—Bob Marley, Robert Plant, Jimi Hendrix—and he’s here to serenade a chill conclusion to your weekend. [SR] 8-11pm Sunday, May 28. The Salty Seal Brewpub and Sports Bar, 653 Cannery Row, Monterey. No cover; $5/reserved seating. 920-2327, saltysealpub.com. Monday, May 29 HONOR AND REMEMBER The United States Coast Guard Station in Monterey hosts a solemn, reflective event in honor of Memorial Day. During the event, all the names of the military veterans who died over the past year will be read aloud. Afterward, a wreath will be tossed into the bay. Mark the morning of this federal holiday by remembering those who have passed—the event is open to the public. [TCL] 10:15am Monday, May 29. Coast Guard Pier, 100 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey. Free. uscg. mil. POPS TOP How much would you expect to pay to see a full 40-piece orchestra, supported by an outstanding choir as well as a violin soloist, Laura Burien, perform? No, not hundreds of dollars—at least not this time. The 36th annual Monterey County Pops! Memorial Day Concert is free. So you get the orchestra and the Monterey Peninsula Gospel Community Choir performing classics of Americana, rousing marching tunes (yes, John Philip Sousa) and favorites from musicals and the canon of traditional melodies. Burien will play some foot-stomping fiddle tunes. Free…we said that already. The whole thing is directed by Dr. Carl Christensen and, of course, honors those who fell in service to our country. If you can’t make it to the Monterey City Hall lawn, the concert will also be streamed on the Pops website—also free. [DF] 1-3pm Monday, May 29. Monterey City Hall lawn, 580 Pacific St., Monterey. Free. 4845511, montereycountypops.org. Wednesday, May 31 COUNTRY CROONER Country music lovers rejoice, because Ashely McBryde is coming to the Golden State Theatre. Known for her powerful live performances, McBryde’s heartfelt storytelling and relatable lyrics have been resonating with audiences all over the country. Her latest album, Lindeville, is a concept album centering on a fictional town that’s home to the various characters McBryde sings about. Come see her compelling songwriting and strong vocals up close in a historic, local venue. [KH] 7pm Wednesday, May 31. Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey. $35- $70. 649-1070, goldenstatetheatre.com. Hot Picks by Tajha Chappellet-Lanier, Dave Faries, Kyarra Harris, Celia Jiménez, Pam Marino, Rey Mashayekhi, Agata Pop˛eda, Sara Rubin and David Schmalz. 7pm Saturday, May 27. Outdoor Forest Theater, Santa Rita Street and Mountain View Avenue, Carmel. $22; $17/seniors, military, teachers. 626-1681, foresttheaterguild.org. FULL-ON JAZZ Peter Barnes Martin had a life as a performing jazz musician in New York City—but then came the pandemic. Disruption followed, as it did for many of us, and ultimately, in January 2021, Martin and his fiancee Stephanie Chamberlain moved to Monterey. New in town, Martin wasted no time in getting involved in the local music scene, joining groups and playing regularly at Pearl Hour, Puma Road Winery, etc. He also began singing in addition to playing jazz guitar, and has now released a self-produced debut album fittingly titled Anywhere is Home. Hear him, and a full ensemble, at Other Brother Beer Co. this weekend. [TCL] 7:30pm Saturday, May 27. Other Brother Beer Co., 877 Broadway Ave., Seaside. 747-1106, otherbrotherbeer.com. Saturday, May 27-Monday, May 29 BOOKING IT Big Sur residents must be big readers. Every year they collectively donate thousands of books for a book sale organized by the Friends of the Library for the Big Sur branch of the Monterey County Free Libraries and held every Memorial Day weekend. Residents from all over also donate homemade baked goods for an old-fashioned bake sale. “It’s a long Big Sur tradition,” says Rebecca Felker, a member of the Friends’ board of directors, of the combo book and bake sale event. Felker says there are all different genres of books for all ages of readers organized on the library’s lawn. “It’s a really nice way to come down the coast and support a local event, eat some good pastries and buy some good books,” she says. Book prices are low, starting at around $1.50. Collectible books are priced higher. All book sale proceeds go to support the library. Proceeds from the bake sale go to the Big Sur Grange. And a little sugar high goes to support readers in enjoying their newest finds. [PM] 10am-4pm Saturday-Monday, May 27-29. Monterey County Free Libraries Big Sur branch, at Ripplewood Resort, 47047 Highway 1, Big Sur. 647-7660. Sunday, May 28 ALL IN THE FAMILY Bestselling author Karen Joy Fowler, of The Jane Austen Book Club fame, returned last year with Booth—a historical novel that delves into the familial backstory of Abraham Lincoln’s infamous assassin. This weekend, West Coast literary organization To the Lighthouse and its founder, Jennifer Carson, host Fowler for a conversation about the novel, which was longlisted for the 2022 Booker Prize. The discussion will be followed by a book signing. [RM] Jazz guitarist Peter Barnes Martin is celebrating the release of his first album, Anywhere is Home. Hear him on May 27 at Other Brother Beer Co.
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