32 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY OCTOBER 22-28, 2026 www.montereycountynow.com join the community, or ohana. The family gets even bigger at this showcase event, celebrating these performing artists and the ohana they’ve built. Starting at 11am, food and craft vendors are set up, and demonstrations spotlight cultural traditions. At 3pm, the showcase begins with live drumming, hula dance and music by Ho’omana Hawaiian Band and Nā Haumāna. An after-party with CJ Khosmo follows, for those inspired to try some new, Hawaiian-inspired moves. [SR] 11am-5pm Saturday, Oct. 25. Sherwood Hall, 940 N. Main St., Salinas. $45/open seating; $60/reserved seating. (831) 275-0301, nahaumana.org. DUSTY JACKET Dusty Baker played in the majors for 19 years, compiling a .278 average with 242 home runs. He managed the Giants, Cubs (boo!), Reds, Nationals and Astros, taking all of them to division titles and winning two World Series. But the most remarkable statistic is that—in an emotional game subject to human errors—he was only tossed from a game 26 times in his 26-year tenure as a manager. That is calm in the face of 162 or more storms a year, which is why Baker is known for his leadership qualities. Now he has put it all in a book, Crossroads: A Memoir in Baseball and Life, and he is coming to Rancho Cielo for a book signing. A car show precedes the Baker meet and greet. [DF] 1-3pm Saturday, Oct. 24. Rancho Cielo Youth Campus, 710 Old Stage Road, Salinas. Free. (831) 444-3533, ranchocieloyc.org. HONEY HUB Did you know Monterey County is one of California’s honey hubs? Our region’s diverse flora and microclimates support an active bee population and a blossoming local beekeeping network. Meredith May, a bestselling author and fifth-generation beekeeper, talks about how to protect local honeybees, discussing everything from the lives of bees to the threats they face amid widespread pesticide use and other environmental challenges. [KR] 2-4pm Saturday Oct. 24. Center for Spiritual Living, 52 Soledad Drive, Monterey. Free. (202) 413-2247, bit.ly/HoneyBTalk26. ALL YOU FEAR IS HERE How about a casual ride through San Lorenzo Park while sitting on a bale of hay in a tractor-pulled cart? Sounds innocent enough—until you realize it’s in the dark, and the path takes you through several creepy areas with the undead just dying to meet you. Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum’s Haunted Hayride is back for its third year, a 20-minute excursion through the unknown filled with local legends. If this sounds too scary, don’t fret, because before the hayrides kick off, enjoy trick-ortreating around the museum’s courtyard and play games while scoring candy. All are welcome to get into the Halloween spirit. [EC] 5pm (food trucks open), 6pm (trick-or-treating), 7pm (hayride) Saturday, Oct. 24. San Lorenzo Park, 1160 Broadway St., King City. $10/hayride, $5/trick-or-treating. (831) 3858020, mcarlm.org. ONE, TWO… They say water is for fightin’ and whiskey is for drinkin’ but in this case, the latter is for dancing. Not that you need it to jam out to the folk rock trio that bears the name of the lord of the underworld. If the devil is going to go anywhere, it’s to downtown Monterey, where The Devil Makes Three performs. Prepare yourself for a mix of blues, folk and rock all in one stage with the twang of a banjo, guitar and HOT PICKS ebrates those myriad ways, and for the first time comes to Monterey. The main event is free and includes performances and presentations (learn about the science of genetic diversity, dive into culinary uses of algae, or get artsy in a workshop on seaweed color theory). Before the big day, short film screenings take place on Thursday, followed by tours and workshops at various destinations on Friday—divers can get underwater from 8am-noon, or stay on land where you can tour aquaculture at Moss Landing Marine Labs or hone your enzymatic isolation techniques. Newbie or expert, it’s a chance to learn, celebrate and get involved (see story, p. 42). [SR] 6pm Thursday, Oct. 22 films at JACL Hall, 424 Adams St., Monterey, $15-$20. 8am-6pm Friday, Oct. 23 workshops in various locations, free-$89. 9am-5pm Saturday, Oct. 24 festival at Custom House Plaza and Stanton Center, Monterey, free. californiaseaweedfestival.org. Friday, Oct. 23-Saturday, Oct. 24 LIGHT AND DARK There’s something inherently creepy about lighthouses. They often stand alone near the edge of a cliff, ocean air howling through their eaves. They may be literally a beacon of light, but darkness surrounds them—and from within. Brave souls are invited to the first-ever Frighthouse Tours of Point Pinos Lighthouse, where they will be led through a 75-minute tour of candlelit rooms and shadowy surroundings while learning the tales and lore of this landmark. Lighthouse keepers Emily Fish and Alan Luce will rise from the dead to greet guests, and there’s also a basement to explore. At the end of the tour, which benefits the lighthouse, enjoy a cup of apple cider and a sweet treat. [EC] 6:45pm and 8:15pm Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24. Point Pinos Lighthouse, 80 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove. $30. (831) 6485722, cityofpg.org/lighthouse. Friday, Oct. 23 NEXT STOP In the seemingly sleepy town of Pacific Grove, a portal will open where, for a short time, residents can travel into a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man, one not only of sight and sound but of mind. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, science and superstition—a dimension of imagination, where goth, post-punk, death rock and industrial sounds permeate. Featuring three DJs, known collectively as The Sinny, this Twilight Zone-themed party also features a custom cocktail menu and costume contest, so dress up like a character from your favorite classic episode. [AS] 7pm Friday, Oct. 23. Pop & Hiss, 215 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. $5. (831) 275-3303, info@popandhiss.net. Saturday, Oct. 24 IT TAKES A VILLAGE There is a standing invitation at Nā Haumāna’s Marina studio—all who wish to study drumming or dance from the Pacific Islands are invited to become students (“nā haumāna”) and As darkness falls, the Point Pinos Lighthouse in Pacific Grove stands as a beacon of light. But dive into its history and you’ll find some tragic tales. Learn more during the firstever Frighthouse Tours on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 23-24. AMY COLONY The dancers of Nā Haumāna work hard practicing all year in preparation for performances, including the group’s joyful showcase event on Saturday, Oct. 24. AJ FERNANDO
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