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Latest Past Events

Walking with Steinbeck: The Community Sneak-Peek

Cannery Row Monument 600 Cannery Row, Monterey

Beyond the gift shops and the modern facade of Cannery Row lies a world immortalized by John Steinbeck. On Saturday, February 14, you are invited to see it through his eyes. The Steinbeck Experience is proud to announce an exclusive Sneak-Peek Preview of our flagship walking tour. This isn't a traditional tourist excursion; it is […]

The Western Flyer Inspires – Inspiring Future Generations of Explorers

The Stanton Center 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey

Returning to the Sea of Cortez What happens when John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts’ most famous voyage becomes a living story—retold by the next generation and carried forward by today’s scientists? Join The Steinbeck Experience for an evening of conversation and storytelling at the Stanton Center, where Monterey history, student adventure, and real-world ocean science […]

Ricketts Folly with The Steinbeck Experience

Pop & Hiss 215 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove

Join us at Pop & Hiss in Pacific Grove for a special evening of dancey jazz with Ricketts Folly, the quirky quartet led by T.J. Kuenster. Throughout the night, the music will be punctuated by short, evocative readings from John Steinbeck, presented by The Steinbeck Experience. This is a great opportunity to enjoy unique local […]