Arts Council for Monterey County

Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium
2027-04-10 17:30 - 18:30, 2027-03-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2027-02-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2027-01-09 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-12-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-11-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-10 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pacific Grove Public Library, 550 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Pacific Grove Public Library hosts a monthly reading by poets from Central California and beyond, organized by the Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium. Enjoy all styles of poetry, created fresh by local poets. Sept. 13: Avery Burns and Lee Knight Jr.; Oct. 11: Chrissy Hernandez and Brandi Kary.

Carmel Art Walk
2027-04-10 16:00 - 19:00, 2027-03-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2027-02-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2027-01-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-12-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Throughout Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93921, United States
Founded and run by local artists, the Carmel Art Walk is a free and family-friendly event. Support our local artists and keep the HEART of Carmel beating strong! Carmel Art Walk is the second Saturday every month from 4pm-7pm and is open to the public. Tour artist-owned galleries and meet the artists who carry on the Carmel-by-the-Sea artist colony legacy. Follow the blue lanterns at each gallery.

Night Market 831
2027-04-02 17:00 - 21:00, 2027-03-05 17:00 - 21:00, 2027-02-05 17:00 - 21:00, 2027-01-01 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-04 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-06 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-02 17:00 - 21:00 | sand city art park, 525 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA, 93955, United States
Inspired by the vibrant open-air street bazaars from around the world, Night Market 831 is a lively gathering where friends and families can sip, savor, socialize, dance, shop, and explore. Held in the colorful Sand City Art Park, surrounded by stunning murals, the market creates a unique and inviting atmosphere. We are committed to fostering a safe, fun, and inclusive community space, featuring a rotating lineup of local performers, creatives, and entrepreneurs who bring their talents to life each month.

First Friday Monterey Museum of Art
2027-04-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-03-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-02-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-01-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-12-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, 93940
FREE after-hours access to the Museum on the First Friday of the month. Join us for an evening of art, music, and community gathering!

First Friday Salinas
2026-11-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Salinas, 100-300 Blocks Main Street, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
First Friday Salinas is a monthly tradition designed to transform Downtown into a consistent, positive space for community and culture to thrive.
Come and enjoy an evening of local art, live entertainment, delicious food, and shops open late. Bring your friends and family to Salinas City Center and discover something new every First Friday of the month — you won’t want to miss it!
When & Where:
Every First Friday of the Month
Starting at 5:00 PM
Location: Downtown Salinas in 100 – 300 Blocks of Main Street
Opening Ceremony: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, at the One Main Street Stage (in front of the Steinbeck Center).
