Welcome to our arts event calendar! This calendar supports arts programs and events in Monterey County. Find your next creative adventure, or submit your event to be added here upon approval.
Join us for the 2026 Poetry Out Loud Monterey County Competition, where talented high school students from across the county bring powerful poetry to life through performance and public speaking. Cheer on the next Monterey County Champion as they compete for a chance to advance to the California State Finals and beyond. Participating schools include […]
A hilarious love letter to Broadway Get ready for big laughs, bigger dreams, and two actors playing ALL the roles! Gutenberg! The Musical is a fast-paced, absurdly funny show about two hopeful writers who perform their epic musical for an audience, hoping it’s their big break. With nothing but enthusiasm, imagination, and a whole lot […]
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!
Fall in love with local art this First Friday Artist Reception, February 6, at ArtWorks @Salinas Featured artist Peggy Hartman presents Art from the Aromas Backroads, a collection inspired by years of observing and painting scenes along the Central Coast’s rural backroads. Also on view is Mark S. Bollwinkel’s Water Breaks Down Rock Over Time, […]
This month is all about love, community, and connection. Come enjoy an evening of local art, live entertainment, delicious food, and shops open late. It’s the perfect chance to gather with friends or find thoughtful gifts for your loved ones. Bring your friends and family and discover something new every First Friday of the month […]
Celebrate community, creativity, and connection at First Friday in Old Town Salinas! This month at Salinas Valley Art Gallery, we’re honored to feature celebrated artist Ed Avila. With over 50 years of experience as a photographer and painter, Ed’s expressive pastels capture the spirit and nostalgia of the Central Coast through still lifes, landscapes, and […]
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 hilarious love letter to Broadway Get ready for big laughs, bigger dreams, and two actors playing ALL the roles! Gutenberg! The Musical is a fast-paced, absurdly funny show about two hopeful writers who perform their epic musical for an audience, hoping it’s their big break. With nothing but enthusiasm, imagination, and a whole lot […]
We're bringing back the Love in February with our annual Hearts on Fire hot glass workshop. Come make a beautiful glass heart to give to your special someone, or come together to make hearts to exchange. Whether you are looking to create a Valentine’s Day memory, celebrate a birthday or anniversary, or engage your team […]
A hilarious love letter to Broadway Get ready for big laughs, bigger dreams, and two actors playing ALL the roles! Gutenberg! The Musical is a fast-paced, absurdly funny show about two hopeful writers who perform their epic musical for an audience, hoping it’s their big break. With nothing but enthusiasm, imagination, and a whole lot […]
A hilarious love letter to Broadway Get ready for big laughs, bigger dreams, and two actors playing ALL the roles! Gutenberg! The Musical is a fast-paced, absurdly funny show about two hopeful writers who perform their epic musical for an audience, hoping it’s their big break. With nothing but enthusiasm, imagination, and a whole lot […]
Do you hate Valentine’s Day because it feels forced and commercialized? Why not add something unexpected to your Valentine’s plans? Come see Controlled Chaos Improv at the Pacific Grove Art Center! This is a Valentine’s Day experience that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Fueled by audience suggestions, Controlled Chaos Improv will create unpredictable and comedic […]
A hilarious love letter to Broadway Get ready for big laughs, bigger dreams, and two actors playing ALL the roles! Gutenberg! The Musical is a fast-paced, absurdly funny show about two hopeful writers who perform their epic musical for an audience, hoping it’s their big break. With nothing but enthusiasm, imagination, and a whole lot […]
We're bringing back the Love in February with our annual Hearts on Fire hot glass workshop. Come make a beautiful glass heart to give to your special someone, or come together to make hearts to exchange. Whether you are looking to create a Valentine’s Day memory, celebrate a birthday or anniversary, or engage your team […]
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 […]
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.
A hilarious love letter to Broadway Get ready for big laughs, bigger dreams, and two actors playing ALL the roles! Gutenberg! The Musical is a fast-paced, absurdly funny show about two hopeful writers who perform their epic musical for an audience, hoping it’s their big break. With nothing but enthusiasm, imagination, and a whole lot […]
A hilarious love letter to Broadway Get ready for big laughs, bigger dreams, and two actors playing ALL the roles! Gutenberg! The Musical is a fast-paced, absurdly funny show about two hopeful writers who perform their epic musical for an audience, hoping it’s their big break. With nothing but enthusiasm, imagination, and a whole lot […]
Guess what’s coming up? A really cool matinee that’s guaranteed to make your weekend extra special! Otter Opry is thrilled to bring foot-stompin’, down-home bluegrass and old-time music back to Monterey on Saturday, February 21st with the amazing Evie Ladin Band. Tenacious, innovative string musicians, the Evie Ladin Band – consisting of Evie Ladin, Keith […]
We're bringing back the Love in February with our annual Hearts on Fire hot glass workshop. Come make a beautiful glass heart to give to your special someone, or come together to make hearts to exchange. Whether you are looking to create a Valentine’s Day memory, celebrate a birthday or anniversary, or engage your team […]
