Send ideas to calendar@montereycountynow.com 32 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY november 21-27, 2024 www.montereycountynow.com for punishment and blood. Individual hysteria turns into a collective psychosis that destroys both victims and executioners. The play had its world premiere on Broadway in 1953, and now Monterey High School’s theater team takes it on. [AP] 7pm Friday-Saturday, Nov. 22-Nov. 23; 2pm Sunday, Nov. 24. Monterey High School Welch Theatre, 101 Herrmann Drive, Monterey. $15; $8/students with ID. mhsplayers.com Saturday, Nov. 23 Unique crafts For those who love handcrafted items and unique gift ideas, Carmel is the place to be. The city is celebrating its 53rd Homecrafters’ Marketplace with over 70 vendors selling clothes, candles, jewelry and food. Additionally, three other craft shows are happening the same day within walking distance, including Craftapalooza with an array of handcrafted items; Carmel Woman’s Club’s annual artisan event with vintage Christmas decor, handcrafts and pumpkins; and the Church of the Wayfarer’s Annual Holiday Faire offers collectives, jewelry, baked goods and more. [CJ] 9am-3pm Saturday, Nov. 23. Marketplace at the north lot of Sunset Center, San Carlos Street and 8th Avenue, Carmel. Free to attend. 620-2020, bit.ly/3Z6oIU3. Scope It Out To see stars at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, you must wait for a race weekend—unless we mean the word literally, which in this case we do. Astronomers from the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy (MIRA) bring their telescopes to the track so you can spot stars. Planets, too. Maybe even a spy satellite or killer asteroid. Or bring your own scope and they can offer advice on how to set it up, which is probably not as simple as turning a focus nob. Even if there is just a bit of clear sky, you’ll see stars and all that the heavens have to offer. The organizers just ask that you keep your headlights pointed away from the telescopes, which kinda makes sense. [DF] 5:30-8pm Saturday, Nov. 23. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, 1021 Highway 68, Salinas. Free. 242-8201, weathertechraceway.com. Boots and Barrels Strap on those boots and kick up those heels. Galante Family Winery is putting together a night of swing dancing to the backdrop of the Johnson Brothers and special guest drummer Eddie Guzman. Wine will be poured and toes will be tapping for this fun community affair benefiting Hidden Valley Music Seminars, which also hosts this festive evening. [KR] 6:30-9pm Saturday, Nov. 23. Hidden Valley Music Seminars, 104 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. $30/in advance; $35/at the door. 624-3800, galantevineyards.com. Season of Dreams Now in its 32nd season, Ensemble Monterey is drawing on its past for its second performance of the series. Titled “A Dream Fondly Remembered,” the chamber orchestra is pulling out tunes from its repertoire performed many years ago and bringing them to audiences for the last time. The lineup includes Górecki’s “Little Requiem for a Polka,” Stephen Tosh’s “Chamber Symphony” and Edgard Varèse’s “Octandre.” It’s also Artistic Director John Anderson’s final season with the orchestra. Come say farewell on multiple fronts. [EC] 7-9pm Saturday, Nov. 23. First Presbyterian Church of Monterey, 501 El Dorado St., Monterey. $10-$60. ensemblemonterey.org. HOT PICKS 1840. Far from England, on the other side of the planet in Monterey, Casa Serrano would soon be built in 1843. Here’s a chance to bring the two legacies together in the event High Tea at Casa Serrano, a fundraiser by the Monterey History and Art Association to preserve the historic adobe for the ages. London-born Dot Findlater, founder of Rosemary and Thyme High Teas, gives a brief presentation on the history and tradition of high tea as guests sip hot tea brewed in the English style and nibble on petit sandwiches and scones with authentic Devonshire cream. Raise your pinkie, along with some funds at the same time. [PM] 3-4:30pm Friday, Nov. 22/ Casa Serrano, 412 Pacific St., Monterey. $81.88. 372-2608, montereyhistory.org/events. Smash Battle It’s on like Donkey Kong. At the Creperie Cafe, gamers of all skill levels gather to enter a tournament to answer some age-old questions: Is a hookshot more effective than bare fists? Is it an unfair advantage that Kirby can jump farther than the other characters? Is Luigi actually a better fighter than Mario? Such are the strategies these gladiators must contend with as they battle it out in the hit Nintendo video game Super Smash Bros. Whether you’re a “noob” or a seasoned vet, it’s all in good fun. We recommend choosing Link as your fighter. [EC] 5:30-8:30pm Friday, Nov. 22. The Creperie Cafe, 1123 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. Free. instagram.com/thecreperie_monterey. Banda War Time to dust off your cowboy boots and get ready for a banda war to celebrate the Mexican Revolution (generally observed on Nov. 20). This means lots of dancing, with live music by several bandas from different parts of Mexico that will be in Salinas to play their biggest hits. Acts include La Combatiente Banda Guerreros and Banda La Irresistible. Their repertoire includes, boleros, cumbias, corridos and more. [CJ] 9pm Friday, Nov. 22. Salinas Fox Theater, 241 Main St., Salinas. $25; ages 21+. 758-8459, foxtheatersalinas.com. Friday, Nov. 22-Sunday, Nov. 24 Political Theater Some themes from history become relevant again and again. The Crucible is a 1953 play by Arthur Miller, based on the notorious witch trials that took place in 1692 in the American town of Salem. The drama refers to the dark times of persecution and religious terror. It is a metaphorical response to McCarthyism, which prevailed in the U.S. in the 1950s. Abigail is a poor girl from the town. Wanting revenge on her former lover, she accuses him of occultism and corrupting innocent girls. Falsified evidence widens the circle of those convicted. The entire local community, led by spiritual leaders and local authorities, takes up arms against the atheists. Peaceful and ordinary people transform into a mob hungry Kalos specializes in Scottish-influenced Celtic roots music. The trio comprises, from left: Jeremiah McLane (accordion, piano, vocals), Ryan McKasson (fiddle, viola, vocals) and Eric McDonald (guitar, mandolin and lead vocals). Courtesy of Kalos Ensemble Monterey is now in its 32nd season. The current season will last until late March, the outgoing artistic director’s final run with the orchestra.
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