Send ideas to calendar@montereycountynow.com 34 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY october 10-16, 2024 www.montereycountynow.com the Cooper Molera Plant Fair where they put roses and perennials grown at the historic 1827 property—as well as plants from HGL member gardens— up for “adoption.” It’s not a sale, but they are taking cash donations for the well-tended specimens. Also available at the event are seeds, pots, accessories and more. So inch by inch, row by row—yep, you’re gonna make this historic garden grow. [DF] 10am-2pm Saturday, Oct. 12. Cooper Molera Adobe, 506 Munras Ave., Monterey. Free entry. (650) 400-9673, historicgardenleague. org. ART In THE VILLAGE The one-square-mile village of Carmel hosts its fifth-annual Meet the Makers Art & Wine Walk. The event is a celebration of artistic heritage, viticulture and culinary innovation. Enjoy pours from Monterey County, one of the most significant wine regions in California and renowned for its diverse and high-quality wine production, while strolling through the village’s illustrious art galleries. Engage with the author and photographer of Carmel & Big Sur Painters: Bohemian Legacy, Randy Tunnell. The book includes 100 photographs of local artists in their studios and galleries, allowing readers to connect art with the faces behind the work. [AP] 4-7pm Saturday, Oct. 12. Devendorf Park, 6th Avenue and Mission Street, Carmel. $45. 6202955. carmelvisualarts.com/visit. Boom Time Imagine, after putting the last note of Don Giovanni on paper, Mozart had kicked back with some Jay-Z. Or what if Vivaldi, while composing The Four Seasons, turned to Lil Wayne for inspiration? The results would be next-level classical—“classical boom,” to put it another way. The duo Black Violin knows just what it would sound like, because for 20 years, violinists Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus have been performing classical music influenced by hip-hop. The innovative and inspirational pair have been nominated for two Grammys and turned out chart-topping albums, all while—as NPR put it—“keeping classical music alive for the next generations.” As we put it, Black Violin plays classical for all generations. [DF] 7:30pm Saturday, Oct. 12. Sunset Center, San Carlos Street and 9th Avenue, Carmel. $56- $86; $171/VIP. 620-2048, sunsetcenter.org. Sunday, Oct. 13 group Ride Feeling the breeze on your face is one the small joys cyclists experience while pedaling their bikes. Riding a bike is a fun form of exercise and also an efficient mode of transport, plus it’s environmentally friendly. King City hosts a ciclovía in the downtown area to celebrate cycling. Broadway Street will be closed to vehicle traffic and people of all ages can enjoy a time to socialize and share the road with fellow cyclists (or skaters, or pedestrians—non-motorized movement is welcome). Activities for kids and adults include music, bounce houses, raffles, free or discounted food (Blue Zones-approved) and information about local services. Ciclovía is one of the city’s efforts to bring people together and promote a healthy lifestyle. [CJ] Noon-4pm Sunday, Oct. 13. Broadway Street, from First Street to San Lorenzo Avenue, King City. Free. 385-3281, kingcity.com. Strings of the Future The Friction Quartet wants to modernize the chamber music experience, and to do so, they’re getting young people involved. Since 2017, they’ve raised money to commission new works, HOT PICKS it hasn’t been before in terms of the fusion of dancing, lighting, music, costumes and projected imagery.” MOMIX productions always offer an element of surprise. Follow them down the rabbit hole. [CJ] 7:30pm Friday, Oct. 11. Sunset Cultural Center, San Carlos Street at 9th Avenue, Carmel. $50-$80. 620-2048, sunsetcenter.org. Friday, Oct. 11- Sunday, Oct. 13 Bird nerds We’ll let you in on a little secret about the magic of birdwatching: Anyone can do it, anytime, anywhere. Doing dishes? Look out the window. Sitting in your car in the parking lot waiting for someone? Look out the window. Or take your birdwatching and appreciation skills up a notch or five with field trips and workshops at the three-day Monterey Bay Festival of Birds. There are guided birdwatching walks at Palo Corona Regional Park, Elkhorn Slough Reserve, Pinto Lake, Rana Creek Ranch and more. There is a bird photography workshop, a bilingual guided walk in Carmel’s Hatton Canyon (8:30am-noon Sunday) and a night market with food, bird-themed artwork, 15-minute bird art classes and more in Sand City’s Art Park (5-9pm Saturday). It’s impossible to do it all, but it is possible to develop a great appreciation for our feathered friends. [SR] Various times Friday, Oct. 11-Sunday, Oct. 13. Locations throughout Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. Free-$40, depending on the event. 204-0026, birdschoolproject.org. Saturday, Oct. 12- Sunday, Oct. 13 Tour d’Art It’s that time of year again where local artists open up their studios, often in their own homes, for the public to dip in and take a peek at what our local artists are working on, and perhaps strike up a conversation. This fall marks the 32nd annual tour, which this year is being put on by the Arts Council for Monterey County, which is taking over the event from Arts Habitat—though the two have remained in collaboration to ensure a seamless transition. Local artists work in all kinds of mediums, and the participating studios nearly span the entire county. This weekend marks the first of the two-weekend event, so if you can’t make it, there is a second chance to meet artists, learn about their craft and perhaps, if so inspired, buy a work to take home. [DS] 11am-5pm Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 12-13 and Oct. 19-20. Various locations. Free. 6229060, arts4mc.org/open-studios. Saturday, Oct. 12 Flower Power Gardens play a big role in legend and history. You’ve probably heard of the Garden of Eden. And, of course, there were the famed Hanging Gardens of Babylon, rated as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Monet painted his garden while Frances Hodgson Burnett tried to keep hers secret. So there is precedent for the Historic Garden League. The organization hosts It’s never too late to become an avid birdwatcher. Do you remember the first bird you saw as a child? Monterey County has a lot of birds. It also has workshops on birding, photographing birds and drawing birds at a festival this weekend. Bird School Project Members of the Friction Quartet (from left: Otis Harriel, Mitso Floor, Kevin Rogers and Doug Machiz) pledge to take chamber music to the next level. Debra Cheung
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