The article highlights a variety of cultural and community events happening in early October around Carmel and Monterey. These include a crochet class for youth at Harrison Memorial Library, a one-night screening of the newly restored concert film “Stop Making Sense” at Golden State Theatre, and the four-day Carmel International Film Festival featuring global and local student films. Theater lovers can enjoy Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” outdoors at the Forest Theater, while comedy fans have improv shows and stand-up by Tom Papa. Family-friendly activities include a mountain biking day for kids and the annual Butterfly Days celebration in Pacific Grove.
Additional notable events include a documentary screening on equine therapy benefiting a local horse sanctuary, an Oktoberfest-themed classical music concert, and a talk on poet Robinson Jeffers’ relevance today. Music performances range from Mozart-inspired chamber music to a tribute to the supergroup Traveling Wilburys. These diverse offerings showcase the region’s vibrant arts scene, blending education, entertainment, and community engagement.
