Send ideas to montereycountynow.com/events 36 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY MARCH 12-18, 2026 www.montereycountynow.com it’s never a surefire thing that it’s something you should watch with your grandma. Adult-oriented puppet media is having a moment—think cop crime comedy The Happytime Murders (or better yet, don’t) or the cute-but-murderous life-sized puppets in the My Friendly Neighborhood video game (more, please). On the stage, there’s Avenue Q. Puppets interact with humans in real-life situations, such as trying to find a job, porn addiction and love. It’s all in good humor (for adults only), and Paper Wing Theatre is sure to bring this Tony Award-winning musical over the top. [EC] 8pm Fridays-Saturdays, March 13-April 12; 3pm Sundays, March 29 and April 12. Paper Wing Theatre and Supper Club, 711 Cannery Row, Suite I (upstairs), Monterey. $38. (831) 905-5684, paperwing.com. Saturday, March 14 WOMEN OF ASILOMAR Celebrate Women’s History Month at Asilomar. This year’s celebration includes a keynote address by Dr. Kathryn Davis, titled “Intrepid Curiosity: Reclaiming the Legacy of California’s Women Scientists and Explorers.” Learn YWCA-era dances during a free workshop (1920s attire recommended) and take a guided tour of Asilomar’s historic buildings, designed by Julia Morgan, the first licensed woman architect in California. She designed more than 700 buildings in the state, including 16 at Asilomar. [AP] 10am-4pm Saturday, March 14. Asilomar Conference Grounds, 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove. Free; RSVP required. (888) 635-5310, visitasilomar.com. POLYMATH PURSUITS Leonardo da Vinci was a polymath of his time, someone with exceptionally deep expertise across a broad range of disciplines. The Renaissance man was a painter known for the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and the Vitruvian Man—the famous drawing of a man in a circle with multiple arms and legs fanned out symmetrically around him. Seemingly in contrast, he was also fascinated with human anatomy, hydraulics and flying machines. Kids across the Salinas Valley can learn how to explore their own polymath pursuits (or just discover which discipline they like best) through Hartnell’s K–12 STEAM Program—that’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. Current programs include a NASA Academy program, intro to coding and robotics, and more. Become your own da Vinci and explore all the STEAM opportunities this program has to offer. [KR] 10am-2pm Saturday, March 14. Hartnell College, Steinbeck Hall, 411 Central Ave., Salinas. Free. bit.ly/STEAMers. EXPANDING THE CIRCLE There are different ways to express feelings, points of view and share life experiences. One powerful and engaging way to do that is through poetry. The Super Bowl halftime show has awakened pride among the Latino community and resonated with many on multiple levels, both emotionally and culturally. To celebrate this, the Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium is bringing the voices of Latina women from the Santa Cruz area to its monthly poetry reading: Chicas De Circulo poets are Adela Najarro, Aideed Medina, Diosa X and Victoria Banales. [CJ] 5:30-6:30pm Saturday, March 14. Pacific Grove Public Library, 550 Central Ave., Pacific Grove. Free. (831) 648-5760, ave.kentleatham.weebly.com. HOT PICKS mother (Christine) and her four sisters (Kate, Maggie, Agnes and Rose). The family’s financial situation is poor, so the women’s only entertainment is dancing to the music on the radio, while the family’s stable life slowly falls apart. [AP] 7pm Thursdays-Saturdays; 2pm Sundays, March 12-22. Monterey Peninsula College, Studio Theatre, 980 Fremont St., Monterey. $22; $12/student, senior, military, MPC staff, theater industry. (831) 646-4000, tinyurl. com/MPCDancingatLughnasa. Friday, March 13 ART IS POWER Art Against Bullying is an art workshop series within the You Will Rise project, a program dedicated to transform bullying experiences into powerful art. It gathers young artists, ages 12-19, for art classes at the Palenke Arts Teen Center in Seaside. This is a chance to see colorful, bold multimedia art made by local teens about themes such as resilience, courage, identity and standing up against bullying. [AP] 4:30-6:30pm Friday, March 13. Palenke Arts Teen Center, 530 Elm Ave., Seaside. Free. (831) 899-9909, artagainstbullying.com. ART FOR EVERYONE Nonprofits Youth Arts Collective and Art Abilities combined forces to spread neurodiversity and disabilities awareness with a pop-up show. Art Abilities in Pacific Grove offers art classes to people with mental and physical challenges, while YAC mentors local high schoolers in art. Expect hands-on activities for everyone. Both groups of artists will share their voices, express pride in their identities and hopefully inspire the broader community through their artwork. Parking for the studio is shared with Cal Am, so come by Forest Lodge Road. [AP] 5-7pm Friday, March 13. 220 Country Club Gate Center, Suite 10, Pacific Grove. Free. (831) 204-0620, yacstudios.org/press/ popup2026. LOOKING FAB Name an English band that played the old Cavern Club in Liverpool and recorded at London’s Abbey Road Studios. Need a hint? You’re kidding—right? Of course we’re talking about Liverpool Legends. And if you’re thinking, “Hang on—a cover band?” just know that this particular cover band has played to sold-out crowds in more than 20 countries, has been nominated for a Grammy and more. Take it from George Harrison’s sister. She personally selected the band members. They play everything from the mop-top phase to the hippie era to the end. They are, as the name of the show suggests, the complete Beatles experience…well, they do skip over that time Paul was dead. But otherwise, yes. [DF] 8pm Friday, March 13. Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey. $61-$96. (831) 649-1070, goldenstatetheatre.com. Friday, March 13- Saturday, March 14 FEEL THE FELT Think eccentric puppets in colorful environments, and you’ll likely think of the kid-friendly Sesame Street. But Whether you’re made out of felt or flesh and bone, we all have very human desires. Find out what those are in Paper Wing Theatre’s Avenue Q. SARAH GAUDOIN According to Billy Idol himself and director Jonas Åkerlund, the punk rock legend should be dead. Learn more about his nine lives in the feature-length film Billy Idol Should Be Dead screening in Monterey on Saturday, March 14 (see p. 37 for details). COURTESY OF BILLY IDOL SHOULD BE DEAD
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