28 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY MaY 23-29, 2024 www.montereycountynow.com 10am-2pm Sunday, May 26. Marina Equestrian Center, 2830 5th Ave., Marina. Free. 331-3787, marina.chaparralcorporation. com. Jazz Hot There’s so much to say about the classic jazz stylings of Dick Whittington. After all, he has worked alongside… no we can’t start the impressive list. Sometimes we’re accused of packing too many words into these Hot Picks, so they want us to keep it short. So here goes: Whittington is great, a nationally renowned pianist. He is joined by bassist Dan Robbins and drummer Billy Jones for an unforgettable afternoon of greats like Duke, Cole and more. The ticket price is a steal for this level of jazz. [DF] 2pm Sunday, May 26. Carl Cherry Center, 4th Avenue and Guadalupe Street, Carmel. $35. 624-7491, carlcherrycenter.org. Sound of the Skies As countless birds undertake their annual spring migration north, the Carmel Bach Festival asks: What is the soundtrack of the movement? The festival welcomes Australian ensemble The Bowerbird Collective and vocalist Majel Connery to answer that question. “A Season on the Wind” is a musical storytelling extravaganza, immersing attendees with a combination of live music and visuals to celebrate the birds’ journey, based on conservationist Kenn Kaufman’s book of the same name. The Bowerbird Collective was founded by cellist Anthony Albrecht and violinist Simone Slattery with the goal of telling stories of conservation through multimedia work. They’ll be joined by Connery, a composer and vocalist who has been described as combining classical influences with electronic vibes. [EC] 7:30pm Sunday, May 26. Carmel High School Center for Performing Arts, 3600 Ocean Ave., Carmel. $45/adults; $20/students. 6241521, bachfestival.org. Monday, May 27 Pop To It Stirring marches, sentimental classics, rousing crescendos. If that doesn’t set the tone for Memorial Day, then put away the grill. Actually, do it anyway, because Monterey County Pops! is performing their annual Memorial Day concert and it’s free. No need to toil over hot coals. Just kick back under hopefully sunny skies and honor America and those who fell in its defense—as well as the amazing catalog of American scores. Latin Jazz Collective opens. Did we mention it’s free? [DF] 1pm Monday, May 27. Colton Hall lawn, 580 Pacific St., Monterey. Free. montereycountypops.org. Wednesday, May 29 BIG BALLERS Monterey Bay F.C. faces a tough challenge on May 29 as they welcome Charleston Battery to Cardinale Stadium for a rare midweek encounter. Charleston is unbeaten in 11 matches heading into weekend play as the team sits atop the Eastern Conference. The Union have struggled with consistency, but have remained in the chase through the USL Championship campaign’s early going. MBFC enters the weekend at 4-3-4, holding the fourth spot in Western Conference play. The team uses the occasion to celebrate the county’s hospitality workforce. [DF] 7pm, Wednesday, May 29. Cardinale Stadium, 4111 2nd Ave, Seaside. $16-$100. montereybayfc.com. Hot Picks by Erik Chalhoub, Dave Faries, Celia Jiménez, Pam Marino, Agata Pope˛da, Sara Rubin and David Schmalz. Send ideas to calendar@montereycountynow.com HOT PICKS Friday, May 24 YARD ROCK Sol Treasures is kicking off its backyard concert series, giving South County music fans a space to come together, form community and maybe shake some hips while listening to tunes from Paradise Road, a ’70s rock ’n’ roll style band who put on a show the whole family can enjoy. The event is free, and all are invited. The nonprofit hosts a variety of arts events, and kicks off the day with the grand opening of the Hermie Robles Creation Station, a space for teens to make art and explore creativity, from 4:30-5:30pm. [DS] 4:30-5:30pm and 6-8pm Friday, May 24. Sol Treasures, 519 Broadway St., King City. Free. 386-1381, soltreasures.com. seeing Chinatown Local author and playwright Carol Marquart presents Chinatown Before & After the 1906 Earthquake. In this staged reading, Arnold Genthe, an immigrant to California from Germany, takes up a new hobby in 1900: photography. He wanders through the neighborhoods in San Francisco with his folding Kodak camera and stumbles upon a place called Tangrenbu, known by outsiders as the Chinese quarter. With the help of a Chinese interpreter and guide, Hong Yen, the story of an early Chinese American community begins to unfold. With Genthe performed by actor/former Hollywood screenwriter Mark Baer, audience members view these very rare and authentic photographs taken before, during and after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. This performance is based on a book published by John Kuo Wei Tchen. [AP] 5:30pm Friday, May 24. Pacific Grove Public Library, 550 Central Ave., Pacific Grove. Free. 648-5760, pacificgrovelibrary.org Saturday, May 25 Dance Revolution Watch expert level salsa dancers do the footwork, and it might look impossible. But salsa is inviting to beginners, and this salsa party kicks off with a onehour lesson, welcoming to all. Two hours of dance tunes follow with not just salsa tunes, but also ballroom and swing, so put on your dancing shoes, partner up, and prepare to do a twirl or three. (No partner is needed, all dancers are welcome.) [SR] 6-9pm (lesson 6-7pm) Saturday, May 25. Chautauqua Hall, 16th Street and Central Avenue, Pacific Grove. $10. pgdance.org. Sunday, May 26 No Horsing Around Exploring Monterey County on your own two feet is a joy. Think about how much more you could see—and how much less tired your own feet would be—if you could instead cruise around on horseback. The Marina Equestrian Center invites riders of various skill levels from beginner to expert, at all ages, to improve their horsemanship skills. This open house invites the public to meet the gentle steeds here, take a tour, ask questions and learn more about offerings. Ride on. [SR] Coexist is the San Francisco Bay’s sultry fusion of R&B and jazz. Seductive beats and multifaceted drumming are done by Sheldon Alexander (pictured). They appear on May 26 at Wave Street Studios in Monterey. Courtesy of Coexist Are you ready for the next Carmel Bach Festival? How about a special show this weekend to set the tone. Violinist Simone Slattery and cellist Anthony Albrecht are The Bowerbird Collective. The Bowerbird Collective/ Anthony Albrecht
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