www.montereycountynow.com JULY 10-16, 2025 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 29 Send ideas to calendar@montereycountynow.com HOT PICKS Big Sur with a repertoire of classic rock covers as well as original work. Seeing Love Creek live is the way to experience the band’s music—improvisation is a big part of their jam. [EC] 9pm Saturday, July 12. Fernwood Resort, 47200 Highway 1, Big Sur. Free. 667-2422, fernwoodbigsur.com. Sunday, July 13 SPIRITED CELEBRATION The Monterey Peninsula Obon Festival—a time to celebrate, remember and express gratitude to the ancestors who live on in spirit—is still going strong after 76 years. The celebration features Japanese food, entertainment, ikebana and bonsai exhibits, children’s games, plus Japanese goods and crafts for sale. Indulge in tempura, sushi, teriyaki, udon and gyoza. Watch an authentic tea ceremony and martial arts demonstrations and experience the rhythms of Taiko drumming. Later in the afternoon, be swept up in the colorful Obon Odori, community Japanese dancing, to cap off a day of celebration, togetherness and remembrance. [PM] Noon-5pm Sunday, July 13. Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple, 1155 Noche Buena St., Seaside. Free, donations accepted. 394-0119, facebook.com/montereypeninsulaobonfestival. LAGUNA TUNES The summer of 1987 was a banner season for the arts: Les Miserables opened at the Imperial Theatre in Tokyo, Guns & Roses released Appetite for Destruction, and Sunday Blues in the Park debuted in Seaside. Now in its 38th season, it’s that time of year again when Laguna Grande Park comes alive on Sundays with music and good cheer. So bring a lawn chair, a blanket and a cooler—it’s a party for the people, paid for by the people. Kaye Bohler opens for Chris Cain. It promises to be a delightfully chill afternoon. [DS] 1-4:30pm Sunday, July 13. Laguna Grande Park, 1249 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside. Free. 899-6700, ci.seaside.ca.us. Wednesday, July 16 SPRAY AWAY Discover the roots of graffiti and develop your own style through free Cepanoa Arts Summer Spray, a sixweek-long aerosol art workshop. Dive into the world of graffiti, exploring the roots, evolution and impact of street art culture. From black book sketching to stencil techniques, the program guides participants through foundational elements of graffiti while encouraging individual creativity and style. By the end of the program, participants will have a deeper understanding of graffiti’s cultural significance and a portfolio of original works that reflect their growth and voice as emerging aerosol artists. [AP] 5-7pm Wednesdays, July 16 to Aug. 20. Artists Ink Creative Studio, 1 Midtown Lane, Salinas. Free; registration required. 2870407, info@artistsink.org, artistsink.org. Hot Picks by Sloan Campi, Erik Chalhoub, Dave Faries, Celia Jiménez, Pam Marino, Agata Popęda, Katie Rodriguez, Sara Rubin and David Schmalz. Racing at the Corkscrew at Laguna Seca is the ultimate adventure. The MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest takes place this weekend, featuring the top American riders in multiple classes. PARKER SEIBOLD Saturday July 12 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. 7700 Sandholdt Road Moss Landing California mbari.org/OpenHouse Join us for a free event! • Meet the MBARI team • Build an underwater robot • Make crafts to take home • Learn about ocean careers • See MBARI’s latest tech . . . and much more Domenico’s on the Wharf features Cioppino-a house specialty, Boat to Table Wild Alaskan Salmon, Oysters Rockefeller are a sample of the many great menu choices. Also enjoy Fine Wines and Cocktails, Desserts and Great Service. A local favorite celebrating 44 YEARS on Old Fisherman’s Wharf. 50 OLD FISHERMAN’S WHARF MONTEREY • 831-372-3655 www.domenicosmonterey.com Open Daily 11:30am to close Fresh Seafood, Italian Classics, Prime Steaks , with Beautiful Harbor Views.
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