Open Studios Art Tour Special Exhibition
Discover the vibrant creativity of Monterey County at the Open Studios Art Tour 2025! Open Studios Art Tour is a free, self-guided event over two weekends . This year, we’re […]
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20 events found.
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.
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Walter Lee Avery Gallery at Seaside City Hall 440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, CA
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Monterey Jazz Festival
The Monterey Jazz Festival is the longest continuously-running jazz festival in the world and is held annually on the 20-acre, oak-studded Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey, Calif. Monterey Jazz is […]
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Performative Book Reading: Pedacitos: Little Pieces by Cristal Gonzalez-Avila
Alisal Center for the Fine Arts 745 N. Sanborn Road, SalinasJoin us for a bilingual performance of Pedacitos / Little Pieces, written and performed by ACFA Teatro Instructor Cristal González Ávila, with live music by ACFA Music Instructor Alejandro Gomez. […]
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Artist Workshop: Ekphrastic Poetry With Laura Schulkind
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaEkphrastic poetry is writing inspired by visual art. It describes what you see and how it makes you feel. It's not just about the artwork, but your experience of it. […]
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Sketching Classes Create Opportunity for Local Youth to Display Art with the Pacific Grove Museum in New Exhibit
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History 165 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove,, CAPACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (September 15, 2025) — The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History has partnered with local artist Cady DeLay for a series of field sketching classes open to […]
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Carmel International Film Festival
Golden Bough Playhouse - Circle Theatre Casanova btwn 8th & 9th, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United StatesThe Carmel International Film Festival (CIFFest) is where creativity meets community on California’s iconic coast. Originally established in 1929 and reimagined for today’s audiences, CIFFest has become a premier destination […]
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Carmel International Film Festival
Golden Bough Playhouse - Circle Theatre Casanova btwn 8th & 9th, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United StatesThe Carmel International Film Festival (CIFFest) is where creativity meets community on California’s iconic coast. Originally established in 1929 and reimagined for today’s audiences, CIFFest has become a premier destination […]
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First Friday Monterey Museum of Art
Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 559 Pacific Street, MontereyFREE after-hours access to the Museum on the First Friday of the month. Join us for an evening of art, music, and community gathering!
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First Friday Artist Reception at ArtWorks @Salinas
ArtWorks @Salinas 262 Main Street, Salinas, CA, United StatesA monthly event to celebrate local artists in Salinas and North and South Monterey County. Live music and food/wine provided.
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Night Market 831
sand city art park 525 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA, United StatesInspired 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. […]
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Controlled Chaos Improv at California’s First Theatre!
California's First Theatre 439 Scott Street, MontereyJoin Controlled Chaos Improv at Monterey’s legendary historical landmark, California's First Theatre! In the autumn of 1847, the adobe was converted into a theater to perform comedic skits. Now, 178 […]
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Carmel International Film Festival
Golden Bough Playhouse - Circle Theatre Casanova btwn 8th & 9th, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United StatesThe Carmel International Film Festival (CIFFest) is where creativity meets community on California’s iconic coast. Originally established in 1929 and reimagined for today’s audiences, CIFFest has become a premier destination […]
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Carmel International Film Festival
Golden Bough Playhouse - Circle Theatre Casanova btwn 8th & 9th, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United StatesThe Carmel International Film Festival (CIFFest) is where creativity meets community on California’s iconic coast. Originally established in 1929 and reimagined for today’s audiences, CIFFest has become a premier destination […]
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Art of Rehabilitation
County of Monterey Building 168 West Alisal Street, SalinasWhat if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad […]
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Digital Art Master: Presentation by Hanif Panni
El Estero Center 777 Pearl Street, MontereyThe Central Coast Art Association presents a discussion with contemporary artist, Hanif Panni. Come learn more about digital art and see how this true master uses digital tools in his […]
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Healing Sound Bath
Pacific Grove Public Library 550 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, United StatesSound alchemist ValiAnna presents a free, monthly sound bath every month at Pacific Grove Public Library. Calm your nerves, breathe in healing vibrations from musical crystal and glass bowls. Please […]
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Art of Rehabilitation
County of Monterey Building 168 West Alisal Street, SalinasWhat if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad […]
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TONY FURTADO TRIO WITH OTTER OPRY AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Monterey United Methodist Church 1 Soledad Drive, Monterey, CA, United StatesWhat do you get when you put three brilliant multi-instrumentalists together? You get a fantastic show! And that’s just what Otter Opry has in store for you on Friday, October […]
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Open Studios Art Tour Weekend 1
Monterey County CA, United StatesDiscover the vibrant creativity of Monterey County at the Open Studios Art Tour 2025! Open Studios Art Tour is a free, self-guided event over two weekends, giving you the chance […]
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Carmel Art Walk
Throughout Carmel by the Sea CA, United StatesFounded 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 […]
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