Send ideas to calendar@montereycountynow.com 24 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY JANUARY 30-FEBRUARY 5, 2025 www.montereycountynow.com solutions. Celebrate Sudanese culture, featuring vibrant art, music, food and traditions that reflect the spirit of the Sudanese people in their struggle for self-determination. It’s sponsored by the Monterey Peace and Justice Center in collaboration with the Monterey County Sudan Solidarity group, Sudan Platform for Agriculture and Food Security, Monterey Palestine Solidarity, and the Peace Coalition of Monterey County. [AP] 6:30-8:30pm Saturday, Feb. 1. Marina Library Community Room, 190 Seaside Circle, Marina. Free. 883-7507, eventbrite.com. STARRY NIGHT What do the area’s best high school football players do in the off season? Well, if they truly are the area’s best, they play in the 39th annual Central Coast High School Football All-Star Game. Two teams made up from top athletes from area high schools take to the field, and sure they want to win. But instead of a grudge match, this is for charity. Head coaches Juan Cuevas (from North Monterey County High School) and Francisco Estrada (of Alisal High School) selected CASA of Monterey County and ERA Training as this year’s recipients. So for the players suiting up for one last time in high school, they are also helping out. And who knows, there may be a future Hall of Famer out there. [DF] 7pm Saturday, Feb. 1. Salinas High School, 726 Main St., Salinas. $15; $10/students, children 10 and under, seniors; $5/youth players, cheerleaders (in uniform). 4empact. org. SPANISH QUEEN Charo, a Spanish-born actress, singer, comedian and virtuoso guitarist who’s consistently wowed audiences for decades, is coming to Fox Theater in Salinas to show off her talents, and also probably make you laugh. Charo first became famous on American TV shows in the ’70s and ’80s, a run during which she coined her signature phrase, “cuchi cuchi.” (More recently, she starred in Sharknado 5 and in ABC’s Wife Swap.) Her repertoire includes something for everyone, as core to Charo’s brand of entertainment is a three-letter word that should describe every successful night on the town: fun. [DS] 8pm (doors 7pm) Saturday, Feb. 1. Fox Theater, 241 Main St., Salinas. $35-$75. 7588459, foxtheatersalinas.com. Thursday, February 6 ATTORNEY IN ACTION As immigration raids under newly inaugurated President Donald Trump are happening throughout the nation, many in Monterey County are wondering when it will happen here, and what they can do to fight it. Blanca Zarazúa, a Salinas-based immigration attorney and honorary consul of Mexico for Monterey and Santa Cruz counties, will be interviewed by the Weekly’s Celia Jiménez during our Mic’d Up at the Press Club series to share information on immigrants’ rights, as well as her experience in representing those who are in the new administration’s crosshairs. Zarazúa has been in practice since 1987, and earned her juris doctor from the University of Santa Clara, among her many other degrees. The audience will have time to ask questions. [EC] 12:30-1:30pm Thursday, Feb. 6. The Creperie Café @ The Press Club, 1123 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. Free. 394-5656, ext. 138, montereycountynow.com/pressclub. Hot Picks by Sloan Campi, Erik Chalhoub, Dave Faries, Celia Jiménez, Pam Marino, Agata Popęda, Katie Rodriguez, Sara Rubin and David Schmalz. HOT PICKS dunit live, where six guests at a remote mansion attend a dinner party that turns deadly. The premise may be dark, but this murder mystery is a hilarious comedy. Follow along and try to solve the mystery by figuring out the who, where and with what. It’s something not only detectives and journalists will appreciate. [EC] 6pm (dinner), 8pm (show) Fridays-Saturdays, Jan. 31-Feb. 22; 1:30pm (dinner), 3pm (show) Sundays, Feb. 2-23. Paper Wing Theatre & Supper Club, 711 Cannery Row, Suite I (upstairs), Monterey. $79/dinner and show, $35/show only. paperwing.com. CONCERT KICKOFF Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band will perform at the historic Hacienda—a building completed in 1930 by William Randolph Hearst—in a free concert open to all. Reminiscent of good old summer evenings, bring your lawn chair, settle in, and enjoy live music as part of Fort Hunter Liggett’s 250th Army birthday kickoff celebration. Lt. Dan himself salutes you. [KR] 6-9pm Friday, Jan 31. The Hacienda Grounds, Infantry Road (Building 101) on Fort Hunter Liggett, Jolon. Free. fhlfmwr@gmail.com, hunterliggett.armymwr.com. FLYING EAGLE There’s nothing like listening live to your favorite songs—and yes, that includes the millions of listeners who instead of jumping on the hate bandwagon love The Eagles. Fans can hear some of their greatest hits including “Hotel California,” “Desperado” and “Take it Easy,” thanks to Vancouver, Canada-based Moon Coin Productions which has assembled a group of musicians for the “Take It To The Limit” Eagles tribute concert. The group has toured far and wide in homage to the loved and hated rock band, and for the first time performs in Monterey. [CJ] 7:30pm Friday, Jan. 31. Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey. $61-$84. 6491070, goldenstatetheatre.com. Saturday, February 1 BEACON OF HISTORY To make it to 170 years old and still be in working order is certainly something to celebrate. The Point Pinos Lighthouse in Pacific Grove is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the West Coast and the city is hosting a big birthday party to mark the achievement. The day of celebration includes tours, live music, games and activities for kids, a lighthouse birthday pin giveaway and cake. Learn about the early keepers and the lighthouse’s evolution through time, and do not miss the story of its most famous feline resident, Jiggs the Cat. [PM] 10am-4pm Saturday, Feb. 1. Point Pinos Lighthouse, Asilomar and Lighthouse avenues, Pacific Grove. Free. 648-5722, bit.ly/ PtPinosBirthday. REMEMBER SUDAN While American foreign policy has been focused on the conflicts and loss of lives in the Middle East and Ukraine, 60,000 died in Khartoum state in Sudan during the civil war’s first 14 months. The program at the Keep Eyes on Sudan: A Community Solidarity event explores the urgent need for action, highlighting both international responses and grassroots New York City-based pianist Luther S. Allison brings the songs and soul of New Orleans in a touring show alongside vocalists Quiana Lynell and Milton Suggs. Hear the tunes that have inspired countless jazz musicians. ANNA YATSKEVICH Gary Sinise (left) acted in the famous role of Lt. Dan Taylor in Forrest Gump in 1994, and now fronts the Lt. Dan Band. They perform on Jan. 31 at Fort Hunter Liggett on a tour of American military bases. GARY SINISE FOUNDATION
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