Thursday, June 11 FADE THE WEEK AWAY Friday night is universally recognized as a time to kick back and treat yourself after a long week. But the Fadeaway Sessions is pushing that time up to Thursday night, and we’re here for it. Every week, the live music series features a different musician at the intimate bar that is Bud’s at La Playa. This time, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Nick Waterhouse brings his guitar and smooth rhythms to local audiences looking for a low-key spot with a drink in hand. Waterhouse is also a Grammy award-winning producer, whose work is inspired by mid-century soul, jazz and pop music. [EC] 6pm Thursday, June 11. Bud’s at La Playa, Camino Real and 8th, Carmel. Free. (831) 293-6100, fadeawaysessions.com. Thursday, June 11- Saturday, June 13 WHEREFORE ART THOU? Everyone knows the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet: the starcrossed lovers destined for each other only to die. But what if those stars are crossing in 1968 in the U.S.? New Canon Theatre Co. is here to find out with their fifth season opener. True to New Canon form, director Noah Lucé has reimagined the Shakespearean love story, painting Capulets as staunch Vietnam war-effort supporters and Montagues as free-spirited protesters. Tensions and turbulence between the two sides run just as hot as some of the intimacy scenes in the play. But rather than asking what’s in a name, this play asks if that name is “empathy.” [SC] 7:30-10:30pm Thursdays through Saturdays and 4-7pm Sundays, June 11-28. Outdoor Forest Theater, Santa Rita and Mountain View, Carmel. $65; $55 seniors/teachers/military; $20/students. (831) 275-1441, newcanontheatre.org. Friday, June 12 DANCING IN SOLEDAD After a successful debut last year, the Music in the Park summer series returns to Soledad. The city offers a line up of bands to keep the community dancing—or lounging in lawn chairs (bring one) with 22 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY JUNE 11-17, 2026 www.montereycountynow.com SANDRA GRAY There is a Juneteenth Artist Pop-Up at Oldemeyer Center in Seaside—a small but interesting show curated by one of the artists, Victoria Park Lee. The works displayed on both sides of the main lobby are made by such artists as Sandra Gray (her “Nambian Smokin’ Grandma” is shown above), Shari Hasty, Hannelore Eggemann, Friedel Rise, Edward M Corpus and Edi Matsumoto. Additionally, photos from Willie Gray’s Juneteenth Collection are on display. They document Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad. This event honors Juneteenth, a day of remembrance, resilience and joy, while supporting local artists. A reception is scheduled for 5-8pm Friday, June 12. The center is located at 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside. Open 8:30am-5pm Monday through Friday. On display until June 26. [AP] 11-17 JUNE HOT PICKS To see more local events, and add your own, visit montereycountynow.com/events SANDRA GRAY COURTESY OF CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS VISUALS FINAL DESTINATION For hundreds of years, seafaring vessels have used the harbor of Monterey to bring goods into the region. Due to offshore rocks, squalls and fog, many ships have called Monterey Bay their final resting place. A new exhibit devoted to the subject— Shipwrecks: Every Broken Piece Tells a Story, opening in the Casa Gutierrez Community Art Gallery on Friday, June 12. The exhibit is composed of actual shipwreck parts along with photos and paintings of the wrecks. “I think the shipwreck pieces are my favorite items though they might be less photogenic,” says guide Stuart Thornton of the Monterey State Historic Park. There is an opening reception a night prior—5:307pm, June 11, accompanied by sea shanties. Open 11am-4pm on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the summer. 590 Calle Principal, Monterey. [AP] Bruce Hornsby has made seven official albums (five studio and two live) with his touring band, The Noisemakers. Catch them during their new album tour in Monterey on Saturday, June 13 (see p. 26 for details). Get your new pair of earrings at the 7th Annual Monterey Bay Jade Festival taking place in downtown Monterey Friday to Sunday (see p. 24 for details). ADRIENNE GAMMIERE
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