january
Whale Watching Weekends through March. State park rangers answer questions about the gray while migration off Big Sur´s Coast on Saturday mornings. Mile marker 37, Hwy 1, Big Sur.
1 18th Annual Rio Grill Resolution Run A 6.8-mile race and 3-mile family fun run raise money for a good cause. 645-4777, 667-2315.
7 Dixieland Monterey Through Jan. 9. Hot jazz performers and the fans who love them come from wherever Dixie lives for a weekend full of events. Various venues throughout downtown Monterey. (888) DIX-MTRY.
17 Monterey Swing Fest Through Jan. 21. Music and dancing at the Hyatt, Monterey. (805) 937-1574.
february
4 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Through Feb. 10. The world´s preeminent Pro-Am brings top professionals and charismatic celebrities together for a full week of unparalleled oceanside greenery and world class golf. Pebble Beach. 649-1533.
march
25 Pebble Beach Spring Horse Show Through March 30. With Josephine Kernes Benefit Show on March 29-30. Pebble Beach Equestrian Center. 624-2756.
april
12 Good Old Days Through April 13. Pacific Grove celebrates its Victorian heritage with a weekend brimming with 70+ bands, an elaborate parade, competitions, arts and crafts and more. Pacific Grove. 373-3304.
18 Annual Wildflower Show Through April 20. Exhibit of close to 700 species of California wildflowers. Museum of Natural History, Pacific Grove. 648-5716.
27 Big Sur International Marathon One of the sport´s most prestigious events along arguably the most beautiful and challenging course in the world. Big Sur. 625-6226.
may
4 Tor House Garden Party Annual garden party at poet Robinson Jeffers´ Tor House. Carmel. 624-1813.
13 Pebble Beach Equestrian Challenge Through March 18. Pebble Beach Equestrian Center. 624-2756.
17 Castroville Artichoke Festival Through May 18. The world´s artichoke capital celebrates the tastiest thistle with food and entertainment. Castroville. 633-2465.
