Thursday, June 19 ORIGIN STORY When John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts ventured to the Sea of Cortez (aka Gulf of California) in 1940 aboard the Western Flyer, the trip became much more than just two friends on an adventure—their expedition and writings about it helped launch a renaissance of marine biology and science writing and changed the way we see the world. The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is hosting experts to speak on the legacy of Steinbeck, Ricketts and the Sea of Cortez: Lisa Josephs, an archivist with the National Steinbeck Center, Sherry Flumerfelt, executive director of the Western Flyer Foundation and Gregor Caillet, a retired professor from Moss Landing Marine Labs. English Ales is pouring for a “happy half-hour” at 5:30pm; talks start at 6pm. [DS] 5:30-7:30pm Thursday, June 19. Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. $25, $15/ member; free/student with ID. 648-5716, pgmuseum.org. Thursday, June 19 - Sunday, June 22 PIE IN THE SKY Theater goes well with pie, well—sort of. Bringing an actual baked and flaky treat could prove somewhat disastrous in your lap while distracting those around you. There are a lot of twists and turns and unforeseen conflicts in doing so. It may have the same inspiration for Pacific Repertory Theatre’s production of Waitress though. The play follows Jenna, a waitress stuck in a small town in a loveless marriage with dreams of opening her own pie shop. But an unexpected pregnancy threatens her dream—until she enters a baking contest. Probably best to leave the pie to the professionals this time. [SC] 7:30pm Thursdays, Saturdays; 2pm Sundays, June 19-July 27. Golden Bough Playhouse, Monte Verde between 8th and 9th, Carmel. $8-$28; Ages 14+; 622-0100, pacrep.org. Friday, June 20 - Sunday, June 22 SKATES ON It’s time to put your skates on. Monterey Skates is 22 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY JUNE 19-25, 2025 www.montereycountynow.com AZADEH NIKOU Azadeh Nikou was born and raised in Tehran, Iran. After college, she relocated to Kailua on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii, where her art education began in a variety of mediums such as watercolor, acrylics, oil, printmaking and photography. Her work can be seen through Friday, June 20 at the Marjorie Evans Gallery in the Sunset Center (9th and San Carlos, Carmel). Nikou draws inspiration primarily from nature. “My memories from our family’s estate in the tiny city of Rayhan in Central Iran and the lush natural beauty of the Iranian countryside are, without a doubt, in the back of my mind every time I begin a new project,” she wrote in an artist statement. The islands of Hawaii and the rugged coastlines of Monterey Bay have also influenced her application of colors and textures. She also draws inspiration from history, specifically the Qajar dynasty (18th-century Persia), French Impressionism and the Song dynasty in 10th-century China. [AP] 19-25 JUNE HOT PICKS To see more local events, and add your own, visit calendar.montereycountynow.com AZADEH NIKOU PETER HILLER VISUALS PETER HILLER Artist Peter Hiller has a pop-up exhibit at Barmel Supper Club by Barmel bar (San Carlos and Ocean, Carmel). Images on paper, flower and candle holders decorated with glass tiles, as well as hand-crafted bolo ties, will be on display and for sale. Hiller would like to “share this new work, with the hope of seeing it go out into the world,” as he writes in an email, adding the sales of his recent work will benefit the Food Bank for Monterey County. Barmel Supper Club is a perfect place to eat and drink plus see art and the works are priced between $20 and $30. Hiller is a retired art teacher, but in the community he is first and foremost known as a consummate expert on multimedia artist Jo Mora. Pop in 5-8pm on Thursday, June 19 or Friday, June 20. [AP] The Twilight Rides at Laguna Seca are something for all levels of bicyclists. The circuit has flat areas, 300 feet of elevation change for climbing and the legendary Corkscrew—all with no cars on the track. ALEC GAMINO Chef and herbalist fino burgos is the author of an unconventional cookbook titled F* Your Boss, Eat My Sauce. Meet the writer and learn some recipes in Big Sur. BEATRICE JORDAN
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