Friday 7/11
HOLLISTER
Hollister Motorcycle Rally The Hollister Motorcycle Rally opens
today at 9 a.m. in the downtown area. The rally will run today and
Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, July 13 from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors will be located on Monterey Street between
Third and Fourth streets and on San Benito Street between Fourth
and South streets. Activities will include live music on three
downtown stages, a motorcyle stunt team performing three shows
daily, sponsored motorcycle rides throughout the county leaving at
10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday and numerous food booths.
Downtown will be shut down between Monterey Street and East Street
and from Fourth Street to South Street.
Friday 7/11
HOLLISTER
Hollister Motorcycle Rally The Hollister Motorcycle Rally opens today at 9 a.m. in the downtown area. The rally will run today and Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors will be located on Monterey Street between Third and Fourth streets and on San Benito Street between Fourth and South streets. Activities will include live music on three downtown stages, a motorcyle stunt team performing three shows daily, sponsored motorcycle rides throughout the county leaving at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday and numerous food booths. Downtown will be shut down between Monterey Street and East Street and from Fourth Street to South Street.
Biker Breakfast The annual Biker Breakfast, sponsored by the Hollister United Methodist Church, will be held today from 7 a.m. to noon at the church, located at the corners of Fifth and Monterey streets. This all-you-can-eat breakfast is open to the public and includes scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, Texas french toast, orange juice and coffee. Cost is $9 per person or $5 for children ages 12 years and under. Take-out is available. The breakfast will be held again on Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13. For more information, call 637-4240.
PACIFIC GROVE
Antique Show and Sale The 51st annual St. Marys-by-the-Sea Antiques and Collectibles Show and Sale begins today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the church, 146 12th St. Collectibles and antiques available for purchase include silver, hollowware, flatware, jewelry, Bakelite fashion accessories, collectible books, fine art, glassware, vintage clothing, toys and small furniture. The show will continue Saturday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A home-cooked luncheon will be served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a cost of $8 per person. For more information, call 373-4441 or go to www.stmarysbythesea.org.
MONTEREY
“Broadway: A Musical” The Bruce Arliss Wharf Theater presents “Broadway: A Musical” tonight at 8:30 p.m. The show will run Thursdays through Sundays through Aug. 31. Thursday-Saturday shows will begin at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees will begin at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children ages 12 years and under. For reservations or more information, call 649-2332 or 372-1373.
Saturday 7/12
HOLLISTER
Saturday Night Light Saturday Night Light, hosted by Rolling Hills Church, will be held tonight from 6-9 p.m. at the church, 330 Tres Pinos Rd. Children can participate in science-themed projects as well as listen to Bible stories, sing songs, do arts and crafts, play games and share treats with family and friends. Cost is $5 per child or $10 per family. Friends are admitted free. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 636-5353.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Gallery Walk San Juan Bautista galleries will host the city’s monthly artist reception and gallery walk today beginning at 1 p.m. More than 25 local painters will be on display during the walk, which is open from 1-7 p.m. An artist’s reception for this month’s featured artist, Karen Garnett, will be held from 5-7 p.m. at Casa Galleria. This event is free and open to the public. For more information and a map of the walk, go to www.casagalleria-art.com.
Wednesday 7/16
AROMAS
Car Show Marshall’s Market will host its monthly car show today from 5-8:30 p.m. in front of the market, 300 Carpenteria Road. The show, which is held the third Wednesday of each month, features classic cars, hot rods, motorcycles, barbecue and live entertainment. For more information, call 726-3244.
Thursday 7/17
HOLLISTER
“The Wizard of Oz” The San Benito Stage Company presents “The Wizard of Oz” beginning tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Granada Theater, 336 Fifth St. The show will run Thursday-Sunday through Sunday, July 27. All evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees beginning at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 per person general admission, $13 for children 12 years and under, students with identification or seniors ages 55 years or older. Tickets are available at PostNet or at the box office one hour before show time. For more information, go to www.sanbenitostage.org.
Saturday 7/19
HOLLISTER
Jazz under the Stars The third annual Jazz under the Stars event will be held tonight from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Ridgemark Golf and Country Club tennis center. This outdoor event will include food, wine, a silent auction and live entertainment provided by the Magnolia Jazz Band. Guests must be a minimum age of 21 years. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Homeless Task Force and Emmaus House. For ticket pricing or to reserve a table of 10 or more, call 638-4960.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
St. Francis Barbecue The Knights of Columbus of San Benito County will hold a barbecue fundraising event for the reconstruction fund for St. Francis Retreat Center today from noon to 5 p.m. at the center, 549 Mission Vineyard Road. Events include a classic car show, a barbecue chicken dinner and ice cream floats. All types of classic cars can enter to win Best of Show prizes. A suggested donation of $25 per entered car is requested. Dinner plates will be available for $10 per person. For more information, call 623-4431.
GILROY
Summer Music Fest Jazz artist John Garcia will be one of several jazz musicians performing at the Summer Music Fest and Barbecue held today and tomorrow, Sunday, July 20 from noon until dusk at the Roth House, 7469 Forest ST. Tours of the historical house will be available, as well as live music, fun jumpers for children and barbecue. Suggested ticket donation is $10 for adults and $5 for children and the cost is tax deductible. This event is being sponsored by the Kemetic Institute and Museum and the Roth House.
Thursday 7/31
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
“La Carpa de los Rasquachis” El Teatro Campesino will present “La Carpa de los Rasquachis” beginning tonight at 8 p.m. at the group’s playhouse, 705 Fourth St. The play, written by Luis Valdez, recounts the tale of the Chicano farm worker in America. The show will run weekends through September 21. Show times are Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors and $8 for children 12 years and under. All seats on Thursdays are $5. Opening night admission is free although donations are appreciated. The ETC box office is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 623-2444 or go to www.elteatrocampesino.com.
MONTEREY
“Urinetown the Musical” The Monterey Peninsula College Theatre department will present “Urinetown: the Musical” beginning tonight at 7 p.m. at the Morgan Stock Stage at MPC, 980 Fremont St. The show is set in a town plagued by a 20-year drought, where water has become so scarce that private toilets are unthinkable and one large corporation has a monopoly on the town’s amenities. The show will run Thursday-Sunday July 31 through Aug. 16. Thursday shows begin at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday shows at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 if purchased in advance; day of show tickets are $25 general admission, $20 seniors and $15 for young adults ages 25 and younger. For more information, call 646-4213 or go to www.mpctheatre.com.
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