I Cantori di Carmel and Ensemble Monterey : Jubilate! 8 p.m. Sat., reception following, Carmel Mission Basilica, Rio Rd., Carmel. 831-644-8012. Tickets must be purchased in advance. May 4, 3 p.m. at Santa Catalina Performing Arts Center, Monterey.

Brian Regan Live In Concert, comedian. Performance 7 p.m., Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Downtown Monterey. Tickets at the box office before show. 831-372-4555.

World Theater Performing Arts Series: El Vez a.k.a Robert Lopez, the self proclaimed “Mexican Elvis,” 7:30 p.m., California State University Monterey Bay Theatre on Sixth Ave.,100 Campus Center, Seaside. 831-582-4580. www.csumb.edu/worldtheater

Forest Theater Guild presents: Zoot Suit by Luis Valdez. Golden State Theatre, 2 p.m., 6 p.m., 417 Alvarado St., Monterey. Tickets at box office before show. 813-372-4555. www.foresttheaterguild.org.
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Plaza Suite Monterey Peninsula College, Morgan Stock Stage, 7 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.- Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., 980 Fremont St., Monterey. 813-646-4213.

Monterey Peninsula Choral Society Spring Concert:“Come Together, Change the World” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Hidden Valley Music Seminars, Carmel Valley

Monterey Gospel Festival Gates open 11:30 a.m Sat. and 11: a.m. Sun., 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Garden Stage & Lawn, Monterey County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds and Garden Rd., Monterey. 831-394-9422 www.montereygospelfest.com
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The Kingston Trio Live In Concert 8 p.m., Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Downtown Monterey. Tickets at the box office before show 831-372-4555.

Chanticleer Travels the Mission Road Concert Program, 8 p.m., Carmel Mission Basilica, Rio Rd., Carmel. 800- 401-1400, 415-252-8589. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Monterey County Symphony: Concert Seven “The Titan Arrives” 3, 8 p.m. Sat., Sherwood Hall, 940 N. Main St., Salinas, and 3 p.m. Sun., 8 p.m. Mon., Sunset Center, 9th and San Carlos, Carmel. 831-624-8511.www.montereysymphony.org

The Buddy Holly Story Pacific Rep Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Fri-Sat., 2 p.m., Sat.-Sun. Golden Bough Theater, Monte Verde between. 8th and 9th, Carmel, 831-622-0100. www.pacrep.org

An Evening with Emmylou Harris Live Performance 8 p.m., Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Downtown Monterey. Tickets at the box office before the performance. 831-372-4555.

Films in the Forest Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. or dusk. Dress warmly. Picnics welcome. Outdoor Forest Theatre, Mt. View and Santa Rita, Carmel. Tickets at the box office before the show or call 831-626-1681. Children under 5 free.

Los Lobos in Concert Live 8 p.m., Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Downtown Monterey. Tickets at the box office before show. 831-372-4555.

The Friends of the Monterey Symphony present the Kentucky Derby Day at Stonepine Estates Benefit event to celebrate the 134th Run for the Roses. TV simulcast of the 2008 Run, luncheon, Show prizes, elegant Hat Parade, LADIES HATS REQUIRED, Silent & Live Auction. Noon-4 p.m., Stonepine Estates, 50 E. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley.831-624-8511, 800-698-1138. www.montereysymphony.org

The Quail Motorcycle Tour plus vintage motorcycles. Fine cuisines and wines. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club, 8205 Valley Greens Drive, Carmel Valley. For tickets call 831-620-8887, 877-734-4628, 831.626.2478. www.quaillodgeevents.com

12th Annual SPCA Wag N’ Walk People & pets walk-a-thon. The SPCA of Monterey County. Monterey Bay Recreational Trail, Monterey - Shoreline Park, 831-373-2631 Ext. 203. www.spcamc.org

SpringFest Arts & Crafts Faire 50+ artists and craftsman display and sell original handmade items. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Outdoor Custom House Plaza, Historic State Park at the top of Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey. 831-622-0700. www.pacrep.org
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24 Hours of Adrenalin Cycle Race at Laguna Seca 10,000+ participants. Massive relay– solo riders or teams of up to 10 people compete to ride as many laps as possible in a 24-hour time frame. Food, live music, late-night movies, family fun!. Monterey. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, 1021 Monterey-Salinas Hwy 831-242-8201, 416 391-2651 www.24hoursofadrenalin.com

Rota Psychic Fair 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Monterey and Art Rooms of the Fairgrounds, Monterey County Fairgrounds, and lawn areas, Fairgrounds and Garden Rd., Monterey. 831-644-9098

Orchid Faire Carmel Orchid Society’s Annual Event. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.,Sat. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sun. American Tin Cannery, 125 Ocean View Boulevard, Pacific Grove . 831-625-1565, 646-8724, 625-4106. Www.carmelorchidsociety.org

Robinson Jeffers Tor House Garden Party Featuring Tor House with English-style garden and Hawk Tower. Poetry reading, afternoon tea, silent auction and gifts for sale. Photography allowed this day only. 2 - 5 p.m., Tor House, 26304 Ocean View Ave., Carmel Point, (no children under 12). 831-624-1813. 831-624-1840 for tickets. www.torhouse.org

Carmel Valley Flower and Art Show and Plant Sale 39th annual show. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Hidden Valley Institute of the Arts Building, Carmel Valley Rd. at Ford Rd., Carmel Valley. 831-236-6481,659-3115. Admission free. www.cvgardenclub.org

30th Annual California Senior Women’s Amateur Championship Bayonet Golf Course, 1 McClure Way, Seaside. 831-899-7271. www.Bayonetblackhorse.com

Better Brand Foods Show Monterey Room Fairgrounds Rd. at Garden Rd., Monterey, 831-724-7243

Marina International Festival of the Winds 9th annual, kite flying, Hang gliding, kids crafts, kite making workshops, demonstrations. Pancake breakfast Sat. 7-10 a.m. Glorya Jean Tate Park and Marina State Beach. Highway 1 and Reservation Rd. 831-595-7516. Free admission. www.marinafestival.com
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Mother’s Day

Pebble Beach Equestrian Challenge Level A horse show. Rated “A” by the American Horse Show Association. Pebble Beach Equestrian Center, Portola Road & Alva Lane, Pebble Beach, 831-624-2756, www.ridepebblebeach.com

“On Location” A Flower Show inspired by films made in Monterey County. Free Non-Profit Event. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., .Sunset Center San Carlos & 9th, Carmel. 831-620-2048. www.sunsetcenter.org

Flower Show Lectures Presented by Carmel-by-the-Sea Garden Club two outstanding Speakers: Steven R. Lorton. Topic: My Life in Other People’s Gardens; BJ Dyer AIFD AAF, Topic: The Cutting Edge of Floral Design Technique, 11a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sunset Center San Carlos & 9th, Carmel. 831-620-2048. www.sunsetcenter.org

Cooking for Solutions: Monterey Bay Aquarium Dedicated to sustainable seafood, gourmet organic cuisine, and organic wines produced in ways that preserve the health of the soil, water & ocean wildlife. Friday night Gala Reception; Saturday cooking demos. 7:30 p.m. Fri. and 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sat., Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey 831-644-7561 Tickets 866-963-9645. Toll-free 831-647-6886 www.montereybayaquarium.org

Monterey Festival of Speed Featuring the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series;. Daytona Protypes and GT cars on Sat. and the Champ Car World Series on Sun. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey, Salinas Highway, (Highway 68). 831-242-8201. 800-327-7322. www.laguna-seca.com

American Crown Circus Carnival Lot. Monterey County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds and Garden Rd., Monterey.
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Cooper-Molera Historic Garden Day and Plant Sale Part of Monterey State Historic Park. Only time during the year to purchase plants grown from cuttings and seeds in the pre-1865 period Cooper historic garden. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cooper-Molera Historic Adobe, 525 Polk St. corner of Alvarado St , Monterey. 831-372-6410, 649-7118, 649-7111. Free

Josephine Kernes Benefit Horse Show Pebble Beach Equestrian Center, Portola Road & Alva Lane, Pebble Beach, 831-624-2756, www.ridepeblebeach.com

Castroville Artichoke Festival Sample the unique flavors of the artichoke. Classic Car Show. RV Jamboree.10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Sun. Crane & Preston Streets. btw. McDougall and Geil St. Castroville, Highway 1 N. of Monterey. 831-633-2465. Admission charge. www.artichoke-festival.org

Colton Hall Museum: Where California Became a State A lecture with historian, author and City of Monterey’s Museum Coordinator, Jim Conway. 2 p.m., Colton Hall, Pacific St.. Monterey, Reservations: 831-646-3456, 646-5640, 646-3991. Free. www.monterey.org

Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale Third annual event with over 40 downtown stores showcasing great merchandise and services, Special drawings and value-added gifts. Pacific Grove. 831-373-3304. www.pacificgrove.org
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Watsonville Fly-in and Air Show 44th annual. 600+ classic aircraft in flight and on display. Show runs 6 p.m. Fri., 7 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Sun. only from noon to 4 p.m. Air Shows Fri. evening Sat. Watsonville Municipal Airport, off Highway 1. 831-728-6075 www.watsonvilleflyin.org

Monterey Bay Championship and Senior Championship California State Golf Association (CGA) annual even. Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Courses, 1 McClure Way, Seaside. 831-899-7271. www.Bayonetblackhorse.com

Memorial Day Observed

Lower Presidio of Monterey Tour Free walking tour of some of California’s most historic sites. 11a.m. Call 831-646-3456 www.monterey.org
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45th NCGA Senior Net Championship Poppy Hills, Pebble Beach

Monterey Rock ‘n’ Rod Festival Classic music from the 50’s & 60’s, accompanies a classic car show. Features Little Anthony & The Imperials; Ricky Nelson Remembered feat. Matthew & Gunner Nelson & the Stone Canyon Band. Monterey County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd. at Garden Rd., Monterey. 831-372-8002 www.montereyrockrod.com

Surf-About Annual Surf Contest held at Carmel Beach by Sunshine Freestyle Surf-About. Carmel Beach, Carmel. 831-375-5015

Surf-About Annual Surf Contest held at Carmel Beach by Sunshine Freestyle Surf-About. Carmel Beach, Carmel. 831-375-5015

The Del Monte Kennel Club AKC All Breed Agility Trial Toro Regional Park, Monterey/Salinas Highway. 831.333.9032
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