www.montereycountynow.com MARCH 5-11, 2026 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 29 Send ideas to montereycountynow.com/events HOT PICKS 3-4pm Sunday, March 8. Hitchcock Road Animal Services, 160 Hitchcock Road, Salinas. Free. (831) 769-8850, hitchcockroadanimals.org. Monday, March 9 KEEP ON TRUCKIN’ Silversun Pickups are most often referenced as an alt-rock group. But that kind of misses the point. After all, the LA-based band has drawn a following since the 2005 release of the EP Pikul that extends beyond such niche limits. Silversun Pickups released their latest album, Tenterhooks, earlier this month, with such singles as “The Wreckage” and “New Wave” already catching attention. If you are wondering, tenterhooks are hooked fasteners known to the American colonists. Precede it with “on” and the definition changes to a state of suspense— which should give you some idea of what to expect. [DF] 7:30pm Monday, March 9. Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey. $49- $89. (831) 649-1070, goldenstatetheatre. com. Tuesday, March 10 WORLD FLAVORS How about a new cookbook to refresh your cooking routine? The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, written by Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy, features 85 simple, seasonal South Asian recipes. The authors are on tour and stop in Carmel Valley. In addition to recipes, from chutneys to desserts, the book includes profiles of the farmers who grow the spices and photography documenting regenerative agriculture process in India and Sri Lanka. Each ticket includes a signed copy of the book, two spice blends and food samplings from the cookbook, provided by Ad Astra Atelier. [AP] 5:30-7:30pm Tuesday, March 10. Olivia & Daisy Books, 13766 Center St., Carmel Valley. $85. (831) 620-9290, oliviaanddaisy. com. Wednesday, March 11 MIND SPEAK How does the brain give rise to language, emotion and human connection through the expression of thought? Bruce Miller, professor of neurology and psychiatry at UC San Francisco, explores the relationship between brain function and language, drawing on his leading-edge research. He is also a co-founder of the Global Brain Health Institute, and an expert in the neurological and genetic mechanisms underlying language, behavior and cognition. From the structure of sentences to the rhythm of conversation, he will share insights into the neural pathways that make language possible—and how speaking and understanding are deeply intertwined with memory, creativity and, ultimately, our sense of self in his talk, “How the Brain Speaks.” [KR] 7-8pm Wednesday, March 11. Carpenter Hall at Sunset Center, San Carlos and 9th, Carmel. Free. (831) 624-2811, carmelpubliclibraryfoundation.org. Hot Picks by Sloan Campi, Erik Chalhoub, Dave Faries, Celia Jiménez, Pam Marino, Agata Popęda, Katie Rodriguez, Sara Rubin and Aric Sleeper. In Broken Yolks (one of three one-act plays March 5-7, see p. 26), Samantha (Allison Lopez) attempts to comfort her husband, George (Gilbert Wright) after an argument. CARLOS MELENDEZ ONLY $32.99 EVERYTHING YOU NEED 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. LAUREL DR, SALINAS • (831)443-6161 Mon-Sat 9am-6pm Sun 10am-5pm $5 OFF Any purchase of $25 or more $20 OFF Any purchase of $100 or more CHICK SEASON IS COMING! $10 OFF Any purchase of $50 or more CHICKS FOR SALE: STARTING FEBRUARY 6, 2026 OUR CHICK BREEDS: RHODE ISLAND RED BARRED ROCK AMERAUCANA GOLDEN SEX LINK BLACK SEX LINK CORNISH CROSS WITH THE BEGINNER POULTRY KIT! EXPIRES 2-28-26. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS OR OFFERS. LIMIT 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER. NOT VALID ON HAY, SHAVINGS, SERESTO, MAX BULLY, SPORTSTRAIL, OR LIVE ANIMALS. MUST PRESENT ENTIRE PHYSICAL COUPON AT TIME OF PURCHASE. COUPON MUST COME DIRECTLY FROM THE MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY. REPRINTS OR PHOTOCOPIES NOT VALID. CHICK SEASON IS HERE! 3-31-26. fri-sun mar 13th-15th carmel plaza carmel-by-the-sea handmade italian sportswear trunk show
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