Pearl Hour cocktail bar offers a full cocktail, wine, and beer menu. Live events are held every week at Pearl Hour. Check back often for a complete listing of upcoming entertainment including bands, DJs, and special parties.

Upcoming Events

Sunday Jazz Nights at Pearl Hour

 
10/19/25
 
$10
 
Pearl Hour

Every Sunday, Pearl Hour cocktail bar presents an evening of live jazz music featuring the Zach Westfall Quartet beginning at 8pm. $10 cover. Ages 21 and over only.

The quartet features Zach Westfall (bass), Ben Herod (sax), Mike Lent...

Wednesday Jazz Night at Pearl Hour

 
10/22/25
 
$10
 
Pearl Hour

Every Wednesday, Pearl Hour cocktail bar presents an evening of live jazz music featuring the Ben Herod Trio beginning at 8pm. $10 cover. Ages 21 and over only.

The Bassment at Pearl Hour

 
10/23/25
 
$15
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents The Bassment , a Monterey based, ever-changing improvisational jam band fusing hip hop, neo-soul, and funk...with an emphasis on funk. $15 cover charge. Ages 21+ only.

Sade Night at Pearl Hour Featuring Diamond Life

 
10/25/25
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Diamond Life , a band dedicated to performing the songs of Sade, on Saturday, October 25 at 8pm.

The 7-piece band, featuring Malinda DeRouen on vocals, beautifully captures the smooth sophistication of Sade’s timeless music while infusing it with their unique, improvisational flair.

Halloween Burlesque Show at Pearl Hour

 
10/31/25
 
$35/$20
 
Pearl Hour

The Carmel Delights and a star-studded cast present Pearl Hour Halloween, 9pm-11pm. We'll have a costume party with costume contest plus Carmel Delights burlesque and Mstryss pole dancing performances. Ages 21+ only. Tickets $35/$20.

"Monterey Men" - Burlesque Show at Pearl Hour

 
11/28/25
 
$20
 
Pearl Hour

The Carmel Delights and a star-studded cast bring burlesque and vaudeville to Pearl Hour, serving you a speakeasy vibe with delicious craft cocktails and an all-inclusive environment on the last Friday of every month at 9pm. Ages 21 and over only. $20 cover charge.

"Scrooglesque" - Burlesque Show at Pearl Hour

 
12/26/25
 
$20
 
Pearl Hour

The Carmel Delights and a star-studded cast bring burlesque and vaudeville to Pearl Hour, serving you a speakeasy vibe with delicious craft cocktails and an all-inclusive environment on the last Friday of every month at 9pm. Ages 21 and over only. $20 cover charge.

Past Events

Queer Dance Party with DJ Atmos at Pearl Hour

 
10/18/25
 
No cover
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Lucky Star, Monterey's premier LGBTQIA+ dance party, on Saturday, October 18, 8pm until closing. Music by the illustrious DJ Atmos. No cover charge.

Al James Trio at Pearl Hour

 
10/17/25
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents the Al James Trio on Friday, October 17 at 8pm. Ages 21+ only.

Al James's rootsy, soulful delivery is flavored by a variety of influences - everything from Jimi Hendrix to Stevie Wonder. His thoughtful, upbeat vocals and onstage charisma make for a great night of music.

Pearl Hour's 6th Birthday Party Featuring Diamond Life

 
9/7/25
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour is celebrating our sixth birthday with Diamond Life , a band dedicated to performing the songs of Sade, on Saturday, September 7 at 8pm.

The 7-piece band, featuring Malinda DeRouen on vocals, beautifully captures the smooth sophistication of Sade’s timeless music while infusing it with their unique, improvisational flair.

Al James Trio at Pearl Hour

 
8/30/25
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents the Al James Trio on Saturday, August 30 at 8pm. Ages 21+ only.

Al James's rootsy, soulful delivery is flavored by a variety of influences - everything from Jimi Hendrix to Stevie Wonder. His thoughtful, upbeat vocals and onstage charisma make for a great night of music.

Pearlesque Premieres: Burlesque Show at Pearl Hour

 
8/29/25
 
$35/$20
 
Pearl Hour

Join us at Pearl Hour for Pearlesque Premieres, featuring seasoned stars of burlesque, brand new acts, first-timers to the Pearl Hour stage, and first-ever on stage performances! Our headliner tonight is Sylvia Wrath of Santa Cruz. Tickets are $35/$20 - purchase here .

Queer Dance Party with DJ Atmos at Pearl Hour

 
8/16/25
 
No cover
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Lucky Star, Monterey's premier LGBTQIA+ dance party, on Saturday, August 16, 8pm until closing. Music by the illustrious DJ Atmos. No cover charge.

Sade Night at Pearl Hour Featuring Diamond Life

 
8/2/25
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Diamond Life , a band dedicated to performing the songs of Sade, on Saturday, August 2 at 9pm.

The 7-piece band, featuring Malinda DeRouen on vocals, beautifully captures the smooth sophistication of Sade’s timeless music while infusing it with their unique, improvisational flair.

Al James Trio at Pearl Hour

 
7/26/25
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents the Al James Trio on Saturday, July 26 at 8pm. Ages 21+ only.

Al James's rootsy, soulful delivery is flavored by a variety of influences - everything from Jimi Hendrix to Stevie Wonder. His thoughtful, upbeat vocals and onstage charisma make for a great night of music.

Pearlesque: Guys, Dolls, and ALL!

 
7/25/25
 
$20/$35
 
Pearl Hour

The Carmel Delights Dance Company and a star-studded cast bring you a special night of burlesque / boylesque, vaudeville, and gender bending routines at Pearl Hour. Purchase tickets here . Ages 21+ only.

Guest performers will include Vixen DeVille, Dickie Smalls, Miss Skye LP, Foxy Feldman, Gochu Hung and Monterey Men, and Willy Woo Woo.

Sade Night at Pearl Hour Featuring Diamond Life

 
7/5/25
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Diamond Life , a band dedicated to performing the songs of Sade, on Saturday, July 5 at 9pm.

The 7-piece band, featuring Malinda DeRouen on vocals, beautifully captures the smooth sophistication of Sade’s timeless music while infusing it with their unique, improvisational flair.

2025 Monterey Peninsula Pride After Party

 
6/28/25
 
 
Pearl Hour

Monterey Peninsula Pride presents our After Party for ages 21 and up at Pearl Hour cocktail bar on Saturday, June 28, 6pm-1am. $20 cover. Join us for a night of love, laughter, and dancing!

Earlier in the day, be sure to attend the Pride Parade in Downtown Old Monterey at 11am and the family-friendly Pride Celebration at Custom House Plaza 12pm-3pm.

Pearlesque Burlesque Show at Pearl Hour

 
6/27/25
 
$20
 
Pearl Hour

The Carmel Delights and a star-studded cast bring burlesque and vaudeville to Pearl Hour, serving you a speakeasy vibe with delicious craft cocktails and an all-inclusive environment on the last Friday of every month at 9pm. Ages 21 and over only. $20 cover charge.

Lucky Star: Queer Dance Party at Pearl Hour

 
6/21/25
 
No cover
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Lucky Star, a queer dance party on Saturday, June 21, 8pm until closing. Music by DJ Atmos. No cover charge. Let's celebrate Pride Month together on the garden patio!

Summer Sessions: Day Party at Pearl Hour

 
5/25/25
 
 
Pearl Hour

Join us at Pearl Hour for Summer Sessions, a day party on our back patio on Sunday, May 25, 2pm-7pm featuring soul and house music played by local DJs. Ages 21+ only.

The Roulette Hour: Rock Hard Drag Show at Pearl Hour

 
5/10/25
 
$20
 
Pearl Hour

Bust out your finest leather, your dirtiest chucks, and get ready to bang your heeead, Roulette Hour is back at Pearl Hour with a night of electrifying drag, burlesque, rock, and maybe even some roll. Ages 21+ only. $20 cover charge.

April Fools: Comedy Burlesque Show at Pearl Hour

 
4/25/25
 
$20/$100
 
Pearl Hour

The Carmel Delights and a star-studded cast are celebrating comedy with April Fools !

Tonight we're bringing burlesque and vaudeville to Pearl Hour, serving you a speakeasy vibe with delicious craft cocktails and an all-inclusive environment. Ages 21+ only. Purchase tickets.

Poetry and Pole at Pearl Hour

 
4/11/25
 
$20
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour cocktail bar hosts Poetry & Pole, a night of artistic collaboration curated by Monterey County's Poet Laureate, Rachelle Escamilla, featuring local dance artists and visiting poets. Ages 21+ only. Purchase tickets here.

The Bassment at Pearl Hour

 
3/27/25
 
$15
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents The Bassment , a Monterey based, ever-changing improvisational jam band fusing hip hop, neo-soul, and funk...with an emphasis on funk. $15 cover charge. Ages 21+ only.

Fairytales & Fables at Pearl Hour

 
3/8/25
 
$15
 
Pearl Hour

Roulette Hour presents Fairytales and Fables , a drag and burlesque show hosted by Rouge Roulette and Lemon Delight with music by DJ Luna at Pearl Hour on Wed, March 8 at 10pm. $15 cover. Ages 21+.

Step into your sweetest fantasies in a shadowy lounge bathed in blue light, enchanted by mythics and maids from fairytales of past.

Sade Night at Pearl Hour Featuring Diamond Life

 
2/16/25
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Diamond Life , a band dedicated to performing the songs of Sade, on Sunday, February 16 at 8pm.

The 7-piece band, featuring Malinda DeRouen on vocals, beautifully captures the smooth sophistication of Sade’s timeless music while infusing it with their unique, improvisational flair.