Thursday, Feb. 27 MARY IN MARINA If you like anime (hand-drawn and computer-generated animation that originated in Japan), this film is for you. Based on British writer Mary Steward’s 1971 book titled The Little Broomstick, Mary and the Witch’s Flower, this 2017 fantasy movie tells the story of Mary Smith, a curious red-haired girl who moves to her aunt’s house in North England. After an initial period of boredom, local cats help Mary find a mysterious glowing flower that will eventually get her to college. When the book was published in 1971, Disney bought the film rights right away, but the movie never went to production. Now we can see a Japanese take on this English tale. [AP] 4-6pm Thursday, Feb. 27. Marina Library, 190 Seaside Circle, Marina. Free. 883-7507, friendsofthemarinalibrary.org. WAVE ENERGY Like so many dreamers before him, Tom Freund went west, from New York to California, in his early 20s. A gifted musician, he played various gigs in New York City while taking classes at Columbia. But it was at Pitzer College in Claremont where Freund met Ben Harper, and their musical collaboration launched both of their careers, as they released an album together in 1992. They’ve since mostly charted their own courses, and after Freund’s first solo album, North American Long Weekend, met critical acclaim, the L.A.-based singer and bass player—upright, electric bass guitar (and some mandolin)—has continued to thrive. His songs, effusive with good vibes, hit like a melodic shoulder rub, loosening you up and maybe even putting a smile on your face. [DS] 7-9pm (doors 6pm) Thursday, Feb. 27. Wave Street Studios, 774 Wave St., Monterey. $30/by phone; $34/online. 6552010, bit.ly/FreundatWaveSt. YACHT ROCKERS Yacht Rock is more than a genre of feel-good, soft rock—it’s a vibe. The energetic seven-piece band Yächtley Crëw embodies that vibe not just musically, but in their nautically themed costumes (sailor caps, adorbs) and performance style, encouraging the audience to sing along to the Top 40 from 40-plus years ago. Expect classics like “This Is It” by Kenny 22 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 5, 2025 www.montereycountynow.com ADAM ZAWADZKI A Concrete Study in Geometric Abstraction is the name of a new exhibit by Adam Zawadzki. Zawadzki worked on his hands and knees for 37 years doing commercial concrete projects: backyards, patios, sidewalks, interior floors, industrial projects and various functional applications. With time, his concrete artwork has evolved from traditional twodimensional into a new appreciation for the functional and visual aspects of his work. His art pieces present a strong combination of functionality and creativity, combining strong influences from the Lakota Sioux spiritual path, sacredness and sacred geometry. It’s on display in Sylvan Gallery (at 613 Ortiz Ave., Sand City) until March 22. [AP] HOT PICKS FEBRUARY 27–MARCH 05 To see more local events, and add your own, visit calendar.montereycountynow.com ADAM ZAWADZKI COURTESY OF 480 LIGHTHOUSE GALLERY VISUALS 480 LIGHTHOUSE There is a big new art exhibit space, 480 Lighthouse Gallery, in Pacific Grove. It’s the largest gallery on the Monterey Peninsula, with 10,000 square feet, beautiful hardwood floors and mounted art and lighting. There are two levels of a wide variety of art in many mediums and styles including abstract, realism, Native American, impressionism and more. Many local artists already have a piece or two in the gallery that strives to represent Monterey County artists. Currently, over 302 paintings and sculptures by 145 artists are showing. There are also counters inside the gallery with electronic push-buttons, tallying the number of visitors’ “likes” for each work. The gallery takes only a 10-percent commission. The gallery name gives away the gallery location, 480 Lighthouse Ave., formerly a Pier 1 Imports store. [AP] Self-proclaimed titans of soft rock, Yächtley Crëw, are back in town. This concert could be as well taking place on a cruise. The sailor vibes and nautical uniforms are coming to the Golden State Theatre in Monterey. JOHN TRAVIS Singer/songwriter Kalani Pe’a is a bigtime award-winner when it comes to musical accolades, and brings his chops to the Sunset Center stage. ANTONIO AGOSTO
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