Thursday, August 15 Rolling on the Floor There are very few things in this world where more is always better, but laughter is one of them. Every Thursday night at Deja Blue, a club and restaurant at the foot of Seaside’s downtown on Broadway Avenue, all are welcome to come in for some laughs, and to try one’s hand at making others laugh too. The event is called Joking and Smoking, hosted by Lemon Pepper Chickn. Sign ups to get on stage start at 8pm, and the jokes start at 8:30pm. So come on down and have a laugh—it’s good for your health, literally. [DS] 8:30pm Thursday, Aug. 15. Deja Blue, 500 Broadway Ave., Seaside. Free. 324-0044, dejabluelive.com. Friday, August 16 Camp Vibes Several years ago, long before the pandemic shutdowns, there was a place on the coast to go on a summer Friday night, where you could get a delicious meal, hear some delightful music in a beautiful outdoor setting, and if you were really lucky, catch an amazing sunset, weather permitting. There was a vibe at the Sunset Music Series at the Asilomar Conference Grounds, something that evokes memories of being around a campfire with family and friends. Thankfully, the music series lives on and there’s still a chance to enjoy it this summer. The featured performer on Aug. 16 is guitarist and singer Shawn Yanez, whose music can best be described as “soulful reggae.” The last event in the series on Aug. 23 features Rory Lynch, a singer/songwriter whose music encompasses country, jazz and pop. Bring folding chairs and bundle up in case of fog. The outdoor grill offers dinner selections much better than camp food, and you can buy beer or wine. No outside food and drink are allowed. The music and community are free. [PM] 6:30-9pm Fridays through Aug. 23. Asilomar Conference Grounds, 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove. Free. 635-5310, visitasilomar.com/things-to-do/upcoming-events. JAZZ WAVE Scott Amendola’s SticklerPhonics performs live at Wave Street Studios, with Amendola on drums/per24 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY august 15-21, 2024 www.montereycountynow.com ROBERT KASTIGAR Carmel-based Robert Kastigar spent a lot of time photographing the streets of San Francisco. His special focus is Chinatown, the oldest one in North America. The Twenty-Four Blocks exhibit is now on display in the Temple Garage in Sand City (512 Ortiz St., Unit 5), managed by the Temple Sisters, until Sept. 14. The title of the above piece is “Incognito.” For Kastigar, collaborating with photographers has always been a passion and, in the late 1990s, two experiences stirred his desire to get behind the camera. The first was directing a shoot in New York City, inspired by the dramatic urban work of Alfred Stieglitz. The second was seeing a comprehensive exhibit of Walker Evans’ photographs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Their ability to capture humanity against the backdrop of built environments informed the photographic quest that Kastigar is still on. [AP] 15-21 august HOT PICKS To see more local events, and add your own, visit calendar.montereycountynow.com robert kastigar Courtesy of Carmel Art Association VISUALS KIRSTINE REINER HANSEN Kirstine Reiner Hansen works primarily in oils. Her subjects are figures and landscapes; she uses both old master and modernist abstract techniques. Inspiration is found in fashion photography, old Hollywood movies and historical paintings from the Renaissance to modernism. In her process, she finds a puzzle, layering and combining disparate elements. This work is part of the annual miniature artworks raffle at the Carmel Art Association (Dolores Street, between 5th and 6th). Participating artists created mini-masterpieces on 6-by-6-inch birchwood panels. [AP] Are you a fan of anime and manga? Artist Carlos Nieto invites you to participate in an anime workshop. The technique originated in Japan and conquered the world with its big-eyed characters and expressive style. Courtesy of Carlos Nieto Are you ready to up your crochet skills from two dimensions to three? A workshop at Monterey Museum of Art guides participants in making a 3D mushroom. Courtesy of MOnterey Museum of Art
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