www.montereycountynow.com OCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 4, 2026 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 33 Send ideas to montereycountynow.com/events HOT PICKS Sunday, Nov. 1 WAKE UP This Bay Area band’s name, Wake the Dead, works on multiple levels. The group brings to life the songs of the Grateful Dead, the iconic band, most of whose founding members are no longer with us. And they just know how to throw a party that will certainly wake those from an eternal slumber. The septet combines Irish jigs with the songs of other ’60s bands, not just the Dead, bringing a unique Celtic twist to the songs that have been part of pop culture for decades. ’Tis the season for the dead. [EC] 3pm Sunday, Nov. 1. St. Mary’s By-The-Sea Episcopal Church, 146 12th St., Pacific Grove. $31; $13/children 12 and under. celticsociety.org. HONORING MUERTOS For its 33rd year celebrating Día de los Muertos, folklórico group Tonatiuh - Danzantes del Quinto Sol brings Sones y Cempasúchil. The vibrant event honors Mexican culture, traditions and heritage. Children’s groups take the stage alongside the lively sounds of Mariachi Jalisciense. Attendees can experience the beauty of traditional dance along with live music to honor Mexican roots and celebrate shared history. [RH] 3-5pm Sunday, Nov. 1. Sherwood Hall, 40 N Main St., Salinas. $28; $18/youth; $39/VIP. (831) 758-7477, tinyurl.com/ CempasuchilSalinas. HARD BOILED In his debut crime thriller, Tear the City Down: A Coltrane Novel, former NFL running back Andre Hardy takes readers on a journey through the underbelly of San Diego through the eyes of Coltrane Davis, a man who wants out of his life as a fixer so that he can give his life to his family and leave the crime world behind. Hardy’s former life as a football player lends to the plot of the noir novel, which combines the worlds of jazz, football and crime. Join Hardy and local scientist and author Jennifer Carson for a conversation about the book. [AS] 6-7:30pm Sunday, Nov. 1. BookWorks, 667 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. $40 (includes signed book). tothelighthouse.net. Tuesday, Nov. 3 LIFE HACK Ayurveda is an ancient alternative medicine practiced in India and Nepal. It comes with its own way of eating, combining certain food and spices. This introductory class teaches how to choose food that is better for you and more readily digested. Attendees learn how to set up home kitchens for this new lifestyle, including identifying best cooking vessels. Learn the role of spices in digestion and how to use them to your advantage. Simple dishes will be cooked and sampled together. [AP] 5:30-8:30pm Tuesday, Nov. 3. Happy Girl Kitchen, 173 Central Ave., Pacific Grove. $135. (831) 373-4475, happygirlkitchen. com. Hot Picks by Sloan Campi, Erik Chalhoub, Dave Faries, Royvi Hernandez, Celia Jiménez, Pam Marino, Chrissa Olson, Agata Popęda, Katie Rodriguez, Sara Rubin and Aric Sleeper. April Verch and Joe Newberry are traditionalists when it comes to bluegrass. The music of their childhood—Verch in the Ottawa Valley and Newberry in the Ozarks—makes them feel home no matter where they travel, including to Monterey on Oct. 30 (p. 32). SANDLIN GAITHER The Oven Pizzeria is here to help! Whether it’s a corporate event, family gathering, or a graduation party, we’ve got the perfect pizzas to please everyone. Choose from our classic East Coast thin crust or signature West Coast sourdough for that unique slice. Let us handle the meal, so you can enjoy the time. Craving Pizza? Catering made easy visit www.TheOvenOnBroadway.com for our menu Call us at 831-899-1762 to order! FRESH. LOCAL. TASTY. Fisherman’s Wharf FRESHEST SEAFOOD with PANORAMIC VIEWS Open Daily at 11:30am • At the end of Fisherman’s Wharf #1 www.rockfishmonterey.com • 831.324.4375
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