Send ideas to calendar@montereycountynow.com 34 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY october 17-23, 2024 www.montereycountynow.com seated dining experience. Everything that a charity ball has to offer will be there—including silent and live auctions, plus a raffle and dancing. Dress your best: Formal attire is required for this glamorous affair. [SC] 5-10pm Saturday, Oct. 19. Monterey Marriott Hotel, 350 Calle Principal, Monterey. $250. montereyfirefighterfoundation.org. Gettin’ Down in the Valley Stop reading right now and skip to the bottom for ticket info. Seriously, because Party at the Village sells out quickly. As you are reading this, another few tickets have gone into lucky hands. And another. There is barbecue and a no-host bar, thanks to Kiwanis. There are two very danceable bands. There are raffles for our favorite prizes (think alcohol). Oh, did we mention the no-host bar? Proceeds benefit the Carmel Valley Village Improvement Committee. Although we don’t think it really needs much improvement, who cares. This is a party. Dinner starts at 5:30pm and the music kicks in shortly after. [DF] 5:30pm Saturday, Oct. 19. Hidden Valley Music Seminars, 104 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. $65. 236-7511, cvvic.org. Fire State Chat For millennia, humans have been setting California on fire. Indigenous peoples set fires to regenerate the landscape and harvest seeds, and after them, homesteaders in places like Big Sur set controlled burns in the spring to clear the understory from the land. And always, there have been fires ignited by lightning. Author, poet and artist Obi Kaufmann comes to town to talk about all those things, highlighted in his latest book, The State of Fire: Why California Burns, which is illustrated with his watercolor maps and paintings. Kaufmann talks about lessons we can learn from the state’s biggest fires, and why we should think about fire as regenerative, not apocalyptic. [DS] 5:30-7pm Saturday, Oct. 19. Pacific Grove Public Library, 550 Central Ave., Pacific Grove. Free. 648-5760, pacificgrovelibrary. org. Deep Beats Music is a universal language, said the SeaDogs’ George McNeely—anybody from any walk of life can get behind a rhythm and be moved by the experience. The SeaDogs, though, aim to take their performances a step further. “This evening isn’t just about the music—it’s about sharing the personal stories behind the songs and the musicians themselves,” McNeely said. In addition to their original works, the SeaDogs put their own spin on the classics from the ’70s and ’80s. Expect a fusion of vocals, guitar solos and Brazilian- and African-inspired hand drums in this set. Everyone is speaking the same language here. [EC] 7-9pm Saturday, Oct. 19. Wendi Kirby Music, 550 Hartnell St., Suite F, Monterey. $39.19. wendikirbymusic.com. FiNAL sCORE There’s no need to wait ’til next year. Sure, Monterey Bay F.C. is out of playoff contention at 8-10-14 on the year. But there is one more opportunity to see the 2024 edition of the Union in action at home, as they play host to the Colorado Springs Switchbacks before closing out the USL Championship season at Tulsa. [DF] 7pm Saturday, Oct. 19. Cardinale Stadium, 4111 2nd Ave., Seaside. $29-$113. 3242560, montereybayfc.com. Art-biography Looking at an artist’s evolution throughout the years is an intimate experience. This Saturday, people HOT PICKS with a bunch of other costumed runners? That’s the gist of the 2024 Harvest Pub Run, hosted by Brew-NKrew Ale House and Borchard Farms, home to one of the coolest pumpkin patches around. Run through the scenic farm and its thousands of pumpkins—25 different varieties, grown right there. After the run, stick around for a post-race celebration. It’s everything to love about autumn. Note: Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; every participant must have a ticket. [PM] 9am-noon Saturday, Oct. 19. $7.18. bit.ly/ harvestrun2024. fix-it neighbors We all have those miscellaneous items that remain broken, sitting around the house. Maybe you’re holding onto them because “it’s only a little broken” or “just needs a basic repair.” This Saturday, Oct. 19, grab those crooked sunglasses, broken bike seat or torn jeans, and bring them to Old Town Hall in Del Rey Park. Repair Cafe Monterey is a local initiative in which handy people gather to fix your broken items as an alternative to throwing them away. [KR] 11am-3pm Saturday, Oct. 19. Old Town Hall in Del Rey Park, 999 Angelus Way, Del Rey Oaks. Free. delreyoaks.org. Rooted In Wandering south can lead you to some interesting places. For those wanting to take the trip, you’ll be rewarded with an anniversary celebration like no other. Treebones Resort is 20 years old, and to commemorate that, you’re invited to hear live music from the likes of Sean Hayes, The Charities, Samba Loca and Dante Marsh. Plus there are plenty of forest-family-friendly activities throughout the day, including partner Thai massage, family acroyoga, flower-crown and fairy door-making, and plenty of food. [SC] Noon-9pm Saturday, Oct. 19. Treebones Resort, 71895 Highway 1, Big Sur. $61.77; free/kids 12 and under. (805) 927-2390, treebonesresort.com. Spooky Owl Art Science illustrator Kristen Burroughs is embracing the Halloween spirit this month with a special artist workshop. Participants will follow a step-by-step watercolor tutorial, learning the colors and brush strokes best suited for painting one of our favorite spooky nocturnal animals—the owl. Burroughs illustrates all kinds of animals, but has a special appreciation for misunderstood creatures of the night. The event is open to all skill levels. [KR] 1:30-4:30pm Saturday, Oct. 19. Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific St., Monterey. $60. montereyart.org. Fired Up The Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation is cooking up a night to remember. And yes, cooking is literally involved—awards in culinary prowess that is. The first firefighters charity ball happens to benefit the foundation and includes awards for a special firehouse cooking competition, sponsored by the American Culinary Federation. Chef Tene Shake is creating a menu for the There were times in the past when whales, orcas and other marine mammals could be spotted every minute in local waters. Then the whaling industry came. Learn about the role of art and science in ecological protection in a lecture on Oct. 22. Daniel Dreifuss Young Adults With Epilepsy is a new nonprofit that assists children with epilepsy. Come join the walk to raise awareness and remove the stigma surrounding the disease. Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California
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