34 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY DECEMBER 25-31, 2025 www.montereycountynow.com Send ideas to montereycountynow.com/events HOT PICKS and head downtown where we think you’ll find some satisfaction in this celebratory concert. (If you miss the party, you can still make the British Invasion Tribute Show—it runs Jan. 1-4 and Jan. 8-11.) [PM] 8:30pm Wednesday, Dec. 31. Founder’s Theatre at Golden Bough Playhouse, Monte Verde between 8th and 9th, Carmel. $131. (831) 204-9821, pacrep.org. NEW YEAR’S EXTRAVAGANZA Turn the clock back and step into the ’20s of another century—the jazz age. Enjoy an extravaganza at Deja Blue to welcome the new year. Grab your pearls, fedoras and bow ties and experience the Roaring ’20s—minus the Prohibition and segregation. But not everything was bad. The 1920s had a booming economy, were the golden age for sports and saw the expansion of women’s rights. Make a toast on how far the U.S. has progressed and the new resolutions it has to push for a century later. The celebration includes live music performed by Joint Chiefs Band, a buffet and midnight toast. General and VIP admissions available. Period fashion is encouraged. [CJ] 9pm-2am Wednesday, Dec. 31. Deja Blue, 500 Broadway Ave., Seaside. $72-$162. (831) 324-0044, dejabluelive.com. LIVE TWICE Do you have the suave confidence of Sean Connery or Roger Moore? Do you have the…whatever George Lazenby had? Or the beauty and grace of Daniela Bianchi or Ursula Andress? Yes, you guessed it. Shearwater Tavern in the Carmel Mission Inn is throwing a Bond-themed ball to usher in the new year in style. That means dress to impress (there is a contest) and sip your martinis (it’s an open bar) with an eye on the crowd. There are cocktails, bites and live music. If you use a rideshare, ask for an Aston Martin. If you have an Aston Martin, bring a designated driver. This is a 21 and up party. [DF] 10pm-1am Wednesday, Dec. 31. Shearwater Tavern, 3665 Rio Road, Carmel. $135-$160; $55/non-alcohol. (831) 624-1841, shearwatertavern.com. PARTY LIKE IT’S 2026 Some of Big Sur’s redwood trees have been through New Year’s Eve roughly 2,000 times. That means they have been around, quietly soaking up the damp winter evenings of Dec. 31, before the Common Era even started. How’s that for company on this New Year’s Eve? Don’t worry, there’s lots more energetic and modern flair inside at Fernwood Resort (but the magnificent trees along the Big Sur River are right outside if you want to commune with nature). DJ Hanif Wondir delivers the beats, you deliver the good vibes and dance moves on this joyful, intimate dancefloor. [SR] 10pm-12:40am Wednesday, Dec. 31. Fernwood Resort, 47200 Highway 1, Big Sur. $20 (purchase in advance). (831) 667-2422, fernwoodbigsur.com. Hot Picks by Sloan Campi, Erik Chalhoub, Dave Faries, Celia Jiménez, Pam Marino, Agata Popęda, Katie Rodriguez and Sara Rubin. Singer-songwriter Casey Wickstrom’s pieces can be introspective, but with redemptive qualities. He is a master of any type of guitar. Wickstrom will fill the Lodge at Pebble Beach with original music (for details, see p. 22). COURTESY CASEY WICKSTROM HOLIDAY DEALS ON YOUR DOG’S FAVORITE FOODS! $5 OFF Any purchase of $25 or more $10 OFF $20 OFF Any purchase of $50 or more Any purchase of $100 or more Expires 12-31-25. Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. limit 1 coupon per customer. Not valid on hay, shavings, seresto, max bully, sportstrail, or roudybush. must present entire physical coupon at time of purchase. Coupon must come directly from the Monterey County Weekly. Reprints or photocopies not valid. Quality feed & pet supplies · DIY dog & cat vaccines · Premium hay at great prices BUY ONE, GET $5 OFF YOUR SECOND BAG! MIX AND MATCH FLAVORS! Quality feed & pet supplies • DIY dog & cat vaccines • Premium hay at great prices Low cost vaccination clinic for dogs & cats. Microchipping. Prescription flea/tick medication. Open every Saturday 12pm-3pm. 101 W. 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