CONTRA BAND Contra dance has its roots in English, Scottish and French country dancing, which made its way to North America via New England and Appalachian folk dancing styles that themselves gave rise to square dancing. Partake in these time-honored traditions at the YMCA, where the Monterey County Dance Community holds contra dancing nights on the first and third Saturdays of the month. The music is provided by a live band, and interested beginners need not worry—each evening is prefaced by a brief lesson for the uninitiated (or a refresher for those whose steps may be rusty). [RM] 7-10pm (lessons at 6:40pm) Saturday, July 15. YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula, 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey. $12, $10/members, $5/military and students with ID. montereycontradance.org. Sunday, July 16 FEELIN’ BLUES It’s that time of year again when, every Sunday afternoon through Aug. 6, the lawn at Seaside’s Laguna Grande Park packs with people, and air fills with good vibes and the sounds of the blues. This Sunday’s show opens with Rollin’ & Tumblin’ and is headlined by Mark Hummel & His Band Featuring JR Watson. Food and craft vendors will have things for sale, but the event is free, so pull up a lawn chair or lay down a blanket and let the music wash over you. [DS] 1-4:30pm Sunday, July 16. Laguna Grande Park, 1249 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside. Free. bit.ly/SeasideBluesJuly16. KAPERS CRUSADERS It’s time for kids to shine their boots or their bikes and participate in The Kiddie Kapers Parade, an event where kids are the stars of the show, wearing Western clothing, and decorating their bikes and wagons rodeo-style. Over 1,200 children parade downtown by bike, on foot, on floats and in wagons. This fun and colorful event has been around since 1931 and it marks the beginning of a big event in the city: California Rodeo Salinas. This year’s theme is “follow your dreams.” [CJ] 3-4pm Sunday, July 16. Parade starts at the intersection of San Luis and Salinas streets, Salinas. Free. 775-3100, carodeo.com. Monday, July 17 ART AND SCIENCE Neurographica Art for growth and healing is where “art meets science for happiness and emotional well-being,” according to Neurographica specialist Laura Alexander, who presents an innovative method which utilizes art and science-based tools to manage anxiety and build resilience. Learn how this process can help you grow and heal through creativity. “It’s a blend of art, psychology and neuroscience and can be used for several things: managing anxiety, transforming limiting beliefs, motivation and goal setting, pain management,” Alexander writes in an email. “The method was created by a Russian psychologist in 2014. The method is being used in European hospitals with cancer patients with much success.” The presentation is sponsored by Carmel Foundation and includes both a lecture and a demo. [AP] 11am-noon Monday, July 17. Carmel Foundation, 8th and Lincoln, Carmel. Free; register in advance. 624-1588, carmelfoundation.org. Hot Picks by Tajha Chappellet-Lanier, Dave Faries, Kyarra Harris, Celia Jiménez, Pam Marino, Rey Mashayekhi, Agata Pop˛eda, Sara Rubin and David Schmalz. 28 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY JULY 13-19, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com Send ideas to calendar@mcweekly.com HOT PICKS in the game, the band is sure to put on a stunning show worthy of country fans. [KH] 7pm Friday July 14. Salinas Sports Complex, 1034 N. Main St., Salinas. $50-$180. 7753100, carodeo.com. Saturday, July 15 JULY PRIDE Monterey Peninsula Pride is back and calling out to all the rainbow family and allies to show up, get out, and celebrate their community on July 15 at a pride parade, celebration and after party. The parade begins at 11am on Polk Street and will continue on toward Pearl Street and down Alvarado Street. It culminates at Custom House Plaza for the celebration starting at noon. Enjoy a lineup of queer entertainers, including the endlessly talented emcees Rogue Roulette and Khloe QuarterPounder. Shop and eat from a variety of local vendors. Then, keep the good vibes alive and meet at Pearl Hour for the after-party with more drag entertainment. Can’t get enough? On Sunday, Paper Wing Theatre has a satisfying drag brunch scheduled. Then head to CSUMB for the annual Rainbow Panel Discussion to learn about issues and challenges from local LGBTQIA+ leaders. [AP] 11am Saturday, July 15 parade begins in downtown Monterey. 2-4pm Sunday, July 16 rainbow panel at CSUMB Alumni Visitors Center, 5108 4th Ave., Seaside; RSVP required. Free. montereypeninsulapride.org. HAVE A BALL Local soccer fans, get ready for backto-back games at Cardinale Stadium. Monterey Bay F.C. 2 is playing its last home game of the season before heading to the playoffs. After, Monterey Bay F.C. will face Oakland Roots SC. This day will be a fan fest with petting zoo, free cotton candy and snow cones. Attendees with an MBFC ticket have access to both games. [CJ] 2:30pm Fan Fest begins; 3pm MBFC2 kickoff; 7pm MBFC game Saturday, July 15. Tickets start at $20. Cardinale Stadium, 4111 2nd Ave., Seaside. 248-184, montereybayfc.com. OUT ON A LIMB The fourth installment of the Music in the Forest concert series brings live music back to this outdoor stage. Cindy Alexander is celebrating the release of her latest CD Messy (for more on that, see story, p. 32). Alexander, who recently moved to the Carmel Highlands from Los Angeles, shares the bill with Rusty Anderson, the lead guitarist for Paul McCartney for the last 22 years. Anderson is touring with his own band for the first time in four years. On Sunday, Parthenon Huxley (a member of the Orchestra, featuring four former members of ELO) headlines a bill that also features local acts The Whiskey Wasps and Katherine Lavin. [AP] 5pm Saturday, July 15 and 6:30pm Sunday, July 16. Outdoor Forest Theater, Santa Rita Street and Mountain View Avenue, Carmel. $25 each night. 601-9609, pacrep.org. Mark Hummel performs as part of Seaside’s annual Blues in the Park series on Sunday, July 16. He’s a vocalist but also a harmonica player, known as one of the best in blues. Billy Schmidt and Rachel DuVall-Schmidt of the indie group The Whiskey Wasps are part of the lineup for the Music in the Forest event, with two days of performances at the Outdoor Forest Theater. COURTESY OF SLV MANAGEMENT
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