What do Tokyo, Paris, Buenos Aires, Seoul, Jakarta, London, San Francisco, Portland, Taipei,…read moreMunich, Rome, Vienna, New York, Moscow, Istanbul, and Monterey, California all have in common? These are all cities in which the Argentine Tango is thriving... The tango: the dance of love, of passion, of infinite complexity, grace, and depth and range of expression: the dance that welcomes you when you are happy, that soothes you when you are alone and hurting, and that causes your soul to soar to sites unseen in the space of a single song, thrives on the Monterey Peninsula. Tango Monterey Bay offers the opportunity to learn, to embrace, and to enjoy the dance of the ages at the House of Four Winds at 540 Calle Principal. Every Thursday beginning and intermediate classes in the Argentine Tango are offered for a nominal fee starting at 7:00 pm. On Tuesdays, starting again at 7:00 pm, there is an informal practica where the tango community gathers to practice the tango and socialize. Other tango events and learning opportunities abound. Come and experience why the tango has been around for over 150 years and burns in the hearts of those who dance it. Life is to be lived and tango offers an expansive means of expressing all of the wonders and beauty that life has to offer through dance and collaboration. El tango siempre te espera The tango is always waiting for you.... Come and see why at the House of Four Winds. Tango Monterey Bay events are organized by Tango Maestro Charlie Carroll, who is reachable at charlesacarroll@yahoo.com. http://www.tangomontereybay.com

Held in a warm authentic adobe in the heart of Monterey, Tango Monterey Bay is a welcoming place. A…read moreplace for beginners to hone their craft with top-notch instruction from maestros of the highest caliber. Practicas and Milongas are available Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends for those who want only to dance. Anyone, from highly skilled dancers, to those who are just getting started, locals or drop-ins, everyone will enjoy this classy, friendly, and supportive atmosphere. Easy to enjoy a partner's embrace as well as the safe embrace of an entire community.

Very professional very well known teacher , excellent training Top of the line ballet studio .read more

Very kind and accommodating teacher who is patient yet disciplined in her style. She is doing…read morewonders for our high energy child. Highly recommend!

Heard him play solo and later in the night with a group of musicians and both were excellent. His…read moresolo Spanish guitar was absolutely amazing. Excellent technique and vibes/emotions in his performance. He also performed amazingly in the unrehearsed jam session later in the night after the main program was finished and other musicians joined in. He played his guitar, drums, and even a cajon; all perfectly executed. Overall a pleasure to see him perform and looking forward to seeing his performance again.

I have worked with a lot of bands, and I can tell you that Kaweh is as professional both with…read morepresentation and musical ability as the best of them! He has his own style, and his band compliments him perfectly. I have attended his live shows, seen him perform at weddings and hired him for our own personal events and parties. I also own most of his CDs and they are excellent music for driving, entertaining or a relaxing evening at home. The best, I definitely recommend him!

Sister Carlotta Performing Arts Center is a Theatre venue on the Santa Catalina School Campus in…read moreMonterey, behind the fairgrounds. Santa Catalina is a private school with a lower school and an upper school. The lower school, is co-ed and goes to the 8th grade. The upper school is a girls private high school, with about 150 live-in boarding students and about the same number of day school attendees. It is a Catholic school of privilege, but 30% of the kids get financial aid (boarding tuition $38k, day tuition $24k) and they have girls attending from all over the world, of all races, ethnicities, and social backgrounds. It is well known for its sports programs, performing and visual arts, and acacemic excellence. Patty Hearst went here, and so did Cary Grant's daughter. The Theatre is named after Sister Carlotta, who for decades ran the school and who loved the arts and created a rich tradition here. The theatre is not your typical high school drama venue. It seats over 400 people, has a full stage with wings, the latest in lighting and sound, and is bigger and better equipment than most of the private adult theatres on the Monterey Peninsula and the local Junior College. and State University. What is also surprising is the talent level. The school does 3 annual productions, 2 musicals and 1 drama. On my first visit, I saw Meridith Wilson's "The Music Man", made famous in the 1950s by Robert Preston on stage and film. (With songs like "Till There Was You", "76 Trombones", "Gary Indiana", and "Trouble in River City"). What was remarkable was the quality of the production for a High School play. There were at least 30 cast members, none in want of multiple costumes, a hired orchestra, settings and scenes to match most levels of theatre, and the talented singers and dancers you can't find the equal to of more than 2 in most high schools. This was an all female troup (except for the hired Barbershop Quartet) that played all the roles, including a dozen traveling salesmen! Danielle DeMaria was particulalry good as Professor Harold Hill (the lead) considering she had little expereince and was an understudy bit player only 2 weeks before opening. Thoroughly Modern Millie will be the spring Musical. Tickets are only $9. If you are on the Monterey Peninsula and enjoy live theatre, you might check into this delightful venue.

Great small live theater in Salinas (I know hard to believe). Excellent value and good…read moreperformance. Unfortunately they still demand ancient Covid requirements and don't even bother to use the current recommendations of the State of California and the County of Monterey. Also you are forced to endure the pre-performance propaganda of the plight of the Native American which has absolutely no relevance to live theater. Just another liberal left wing guilt trip. Ben F Tarsitano, MD

What a lovely little theatre. It is so well appointed. The seats are so new and so comfy. The…read morestaff is very bubbly and engaging. Well with that said, let's get y o the show. We saw A View from the bridge. The play was done very well with strong characters and performances in all roles. Seems to me worthy of a return for other shows. Live theatre. Always a fun experience.

The classes and shows are crazy good. Check out the drop in classes on Tuesday and Thursdays - no…read moreexperience required.

No notes. Show up and laugh. And make your friends volunteer…read more Go to a class while you're in town, if you can, it is so worth it!

They charged me $5 for a cup of ice. That's lowkey crazy to me considering it's a plastic cup with…read morewater. Other than that staff is nice but that's crazy. I know it's not the workers fault...

The cashier was nice even the manager was nice but I just got a bad vibe of the lady at the desk to…read morerip your ticket. She has a nasty attitude and I think she can do a lot better of being a lot more nicer and be respectful for everyone she kinda looked at me that I don't belong at this movie theater trying to get me a judgmental look.

This 2-hour annual show can be viewed while enjoying shopping, entertainment, and food/drinks at…read moreOld Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey. This past Sunday, boats passed by the wharf around 5:30pm (actually starting a bit earlier) and showcased their beautiful and creative light displays (some boats with music and props too), as they sailed along the coast toward Lover's Point, then passed by again on their way back to the wharf. Though they essentially line up in the form of a parade, you probably don't need to watch the entire time. I'd say either in the beginning, when each boat sails out of the harbor one-by-one, or when they return. If you want a good spot on the promenade or at the end of one of the other small piers, I'd recommend getting there early. It got pretty crowded by start time. Another option is to purchase tickets on one of the tour boats to get a better view on the water. For me, arriving early and watching from the wharf promenade for free was a lot better value. Even though the lighted boat parade already took place this past weekend (first Sunday of December), the wharf's website notes than many of the boats remain lit in the Monterey Harbor during the holiday season. A cool and unique event to get into the holiday spirit, especially if you like boats :)