Lighthouse District Big Splash 2014

The New Monterey Business Association and Green Chalk Contemporary present Big Splash!

In July and August, businesses up and down Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey will present aquatic-themed activities and specials just for you. We'll have art exhibitions, outdoor films, talks about aquatic life and the ocean shore, great sales, and more!

Dip your toes in the water and have fun with us this summer at the Lighthouse District.

Posted on June 30th, 2014 by lighthouseave

Event Series Dates

Kitties on the Avenue!

7/5/14

free

Lighthouse District

Cat's Meow is making a big splash in the Lighthouse District, July 5-26. Every Friday and Saturday, 1pm-3:30pm and 4pm-6:30pm, a small group of large, playful kitties will be released on Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey to...

Green Chalk: Talk by Artist Mai Ryuno & Reception

7/9/14

free

Green Chalk Contemporary

Green Chalk Contemporary in Monterey's Lighthouse District is pleased to present a talk by artist Mai Ryuno and a closing reception for her exhibition at Green Chalk, Ancestral Observations: Demystification of Magical Powers, Part I: Earth, the...

Oma's Attic First Trunk Sale

7/12/14

Lighthouse District

Oma's Attic is taking the plunge with Big Splash! On Saturday, July 12, 11am-3pm, we'll be hosting our very first trunk sale. Come and join us to catch some great deals, learn about essential oils with our...

Kitties on the Avenue!

7/12/14

free

Lighthouse District

Cat's Meow is making a big splash in the Lighthouse District, July 5-26. Every Saturday, 1pm-3:30pm and 4pm-6:30pm, a small group of large, playful kitties will be released on Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey to prowl, chase...

Green Chalk Contemporary presents "Fresh Fish"

7/12/14

free

Green Chalk Contemporary

Green Chalk Contemporary in Monterey's Lighthouse District is proud to present Fresh Fish , an exhibition open July 12 - August 9, 2014.

The entire community is welcome to join us for the opening...

Green Chalk Contemporary: "Fresh Fish" Opening Reception & Artist Talk

7/12/14

free

Green Chalk Contemporary

Green Chalk Contemporary in Monterey's Lighthouse District is proud to present Fresh Fish , an exhibition open July 12 - August 9, 2014. On June 12, 6pm-8pm, everyone is cordially invited to join us...

Thriving Seas: The Relationship of Art & Fisheries by Simone Jones

7/17/14

free

Green Chalk Contemporary

Green Chalk Contemporary in Monterey's Lighthouse District is proud to present Thriving Seas! , a talk by Simone Jones of Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch .

From 25,000 year old cave paintings of fish...

Big Splash Sidewalk Sale

7/19/14

Lighthouse District

The entire community is cordially invited to a one-day Big Splash Sidewalk Sale, 10am-5pm. Come on down to Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey to find a treasure chest of goods at prices that can't be beat!...

Kitties on the Avenue!

7/19/14

free

Lighthouse District

Big Splash: Children's Art Event in the Park

7/19/14

free

Scholze Park Community Center

Bring the whole family down to Scholze Park, 5pm-8pm, before the Movies in the Park screening of Splash , and make art with us!

This evening, artists of all ages are invited to work on...

Aquaponics Demonstration at The Ultimate Aquarium

7/24/14

free

Ultimate Aquarium

Beginning July 24, The Ultimate Aquarium will have an aquaponics system up and running in the shop. They'll be available to answer questions about it on July 24, 2pm-3pm and 5pm-6pm.

Aquaponics is the raising of fish...

Kitties on the Avenue!

7/26/14

free

Lighthouse District

Travel Show & Potluck: Baja California in a Camper Van

7/28/14

free

Monterey Hostel

The Monterey Hostel , located in Monterey's Lighthouse District, is pleased to host a free potluck and travel program featuring speaker Mabelle Lernoud, who will be sharing photos and stories from her recent 5-week camper van trip around the...

Gyotaku: Traditional Japanese Fish Printing Demonstration at Green Chalk

7/31/14

$15

Green Chalk Contemporary

Green Chalk Contemporary invites you to join us for a demonstration of Gyotaku, or traditional Japanese fish printing, taught by Barbara Furbush and Nora Partido. Class fee is $15.

Creative Visions Tattoo Special

8/2/14

Creative Visions Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing

In honor of the Lighthouse District's Big Splash , Creative Visions Tattoo & Body Piercing Studio is offering 10% off aquatic tattoos on Saturday, August 2, 10am-5pm. Please phone us for an appointment, 831-649-1882.

Mirth-O-Matics Improv Comedy Show: Something Fishy

8/2/14

$15

Green Chalk Contemporary

Green Chalk Contemporary presents a night of improv comedy featuring Monterey's own Mirth-O-Matics! In honor of the Lighthouse District's Big Splash , tonight they're performing "Something Fishy." Doors open at 7:30pm, show begins at 8pm. Tickets are $15 each.