Thursday, Aug. 6 BY MOONLIGHT A dimly lit room with exquisite cocktails in the hands of travelers from all over the world is cool enough to make anyone want to be at Bud’s at La Playa. Such is the signature of the bar. But Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips—aka Dean & Britta—are also going to be there for this week’s edition of Folkyeah’s vinyl-driven music residency called Fadeaway Sessions. The dreamy duo will be spinning records in the corner while patrons sip, dine and sway to the luminescent tunes in their collection. Usually bright lights aren’t welcome in Bud’s, but a little bit of moonlight is acceptable by the two who created the group Luna back in the 1990s. [SC] 6-9pm Thursday, Aug. 6. Bud’s at La Playa, Camino Real and 8th, Carmel. No cover. (831) 293-6100, fadeawaysessions. com. Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 6-9 UNDER THE SEA For generations, Ariel the mermaid has been capturing the hearts and imaginations of children (and sure, some adults too—you probably remember many of the songs from the 1999 Disney film adaptation of the story. Join Ariel at the bottom of the sea, where she will swims along with her fish friend Flounder and the calypso-singing crab Sebastian. They sing the memorable classics like “Under the Sea” and “Part of Your World.” Accompany Ariel on a journey of self-discovery, as she follows her dreams and navigates between two different worlds. The Little Mermaid transforms the stage of the Outdoor Forest Theater into an underwater seascape. [CJ] 7:30pm Thursdays-Saturdays; 4pm Sundays, Aug. 6-Sept. 20. Outdoor Forest Theater, Santa Rita and Mountain View, Carmel. $11-$46. (831) 622-0100, pacrep.org/the-little-mermaid. Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 6-8 WHAT’S UP, DOC Where exactly did Mack and the Boys hang out? How about Dora’s bordello? If you don’t know what we’re talking about, Walking with Steinbeck is probably not the place to start. However, for fans of Cannery 26 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY AUGUST 6-12, 2026 www.montereycountynow.com ROBIN SAWYER Robin Sawyer is a Carmel Valley-based painter and former professional piano teacher, who first entered the arts scene as a photographer. After her relocation to the area from Southern California in the late ’90s, she graduated from an MFA program at San Jose State, where she trained as a painter. Abstract oils are her favorite medium. See her newest pieces, shown next to the works by another design-oriented artist, Dennis Peak, at the Carmel Art Association in an exhibit titled Paired. Peak paints in a mosaic-like style; both artists are drawn to composition and think color first. An opening reception takes place at 4-7pm Saturday, Aug. 8. CAA is on Dolores Street between 5th and 6th, Carmel and is open from 10am-5pm daily. On display until Aug. 31. [AP] 6-12 AUGUST HOT PICKS To see more local events, and add your own, visit montereycountynow.com/events ROBIN SAWYER RICK PHARAOH VISUALS ELIZABETH BARLOW Painter Elizabeth Barlow grew up in Salt Lake City, a daughter of artist Philip Barlow. Once a portrait painter, upon her move to Carmel in 2016, Barlow discovered nature as a subject matter for her portraits (read: still life). Flowers are at the very center of her artistic attention. On June 26, the artist’s most recent large-scale painting was installed in the nave of All Saints’ Episcopal Church to commemorate its 75th anniversary. This 8-by-5-foot piece explores the symbolic nature of flowers, depicting white calla lilies and trumpet-shaped perennials. The church is located at Dolores and 9th, Carmel. [AP] Meet the cast of The Little Mermaid, from left to right: Maksim Blatt as Flounder, Ty Ortega as Scuttle and Teagan Cox as Ariel. The show opens on Saturday, Aug. 8, preceded by two nights of discounted previews. STEPHEN MOORER Ricki Byars is known not just for her soulful songwriting abilities, but also for a joyful presence and ability to bring people together. Hear her on Saturday, Aug. 8 (see p. 28).
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