www.montereycountynow.com JUNE 18-24, 2026 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 29 Send ideas to montereycountynow.com/events HOT PICKS WHO WAS JOAQUIN MURRIETA? The answer is waiting for you at California’s First Theatre, where award-winning author John Boessenecker will introduce his new book, Bring Me the Head of Joaquin Murrieta: The Bandit Chief Who Terrorized California and Launched the Legend of Zorro, a story of a legendary bandit and his connections to Monterey County. Boessenecker has written 13 books including the New York Times bestselling Texas Ranger: The Epic Life of Frank Humer, the Man Who Killed Bonnie and Clyde. [AP] 2pm Saturday, June 20. First Theatre, corner of Pacific and Scott streets, Monterey. Free. (831) 649-2907, parks.ca.gov. SOUNDS LIKE WATER It’s not always clear what songs are about and who they are for—that’s why they serve so well as everyman’s life soundtrack. But when it comes to this musical performance, songs are about, to and for the water. Seaside Grammy-recognized pianist Tammy L. Hall leads a lineup of exciting local and regional artists, including vocalist Leberta Lorál, dancer Dandha Da Hora, drummers Michaelle Goerlitz and Deszon Claiborne, and bassist Gary Brown, in a samba and bossanova concert, titled “Soul Continuum.” [AP] 7pm Saturday, June 20. Wendi Kirby Music, 550 Hartnell St., Suite F, Monterey. $50. wendikirbymusic.com. Sunday, June 21 MIDNIGHT RUN Sometimes being a dad is hard. (Shoutout to all those dads making their kids’ and family’s lives great.) The fifth annual Father’s Day Pine Ridge Run is for anyone who wants a taste of what those early days of fatherhood are like. The reality is it mostly consists of early mornings and lack of sleep, which is exactly what outdoor-enthusiast group Friends of the Mountain is replicating. At least that’s what we think with a start time of 2am and over 27 miles to cover for those who dare. [SC] 2am-5pm Sunday, June 21. China Camp Trailhead, 11 miles from Carmel Valley Road on Tassajara Road, Carmel Valley. Free. tinyurl.com/4h6kh44d. Tuesday, June 23 LIBERTY LADIES We must remember that the United States is first and foremost a union—it’s right there in the title. What better way to remember that than with an evening of patriotic music sung by the Aria Women’s Choir for Voices of America? With the country’s 250th birthday coming up, it’s an opportunity to reflect on our own values as Americans and what it means to look back with gratitude, honesty and hope. It’s a concert designed to be patriotic without being political. [SC] 7pm Tuesday, June 23. Founders Theatre at the Golden Bough, Monte Verde between 8th and 9th, Carmel. $21-$36. (831) 622-0100, pacrep.org. Hot Picks by Sloan Campi, Erik Chalhoub, Dave Faries, Celia Jiménez, Pam Marino, Agata Popęda, Katie Rodriguez, Sara Rubin and Aric Sleeper. Mel Brooks’ iconic Young Frankenstein opens with previews in Carmel on June 18. The musical’s cast includes, from left, Nick Mandracchia as the Monster, Sarah Gaudoin as Inga and Travis Poelle as Frederick. (For details, see p. 28.) STEPHEN MOORER OFFERED EXCLUSIVELY AT THE BAR NIGHTCAP Flip & Si A NEW WAY TO HAPPY HOUR. CALL THE COIN TOSS CORRECTLY AND YOU’LL RECEIVE A 99% DISCOUNT ON YOUR BEVERAGE. 9PM-CLOSE. THURSDAY-MONDAY. WWW.7DSTEAKHOUSE.COM VOTED BEST RESTAURANT IN CARMEL
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