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.
ICDC Unplugged: Songs After Sunset Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM Carmel Mission Basilica How many choral pieces do you know with Carmel in the title? On September 19, you can hear one for the very first time. Composer and I Cantori bass Christopher Anderson-Bazzoli’s new Carmel Point sets Robinson Jeffers’ poem about the […]
Join the Western Flyer Foundation for Seas the Summer, a free community event series taking place every Saturday and Sunday from August 1 through September 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along the Moss Landing waterfront. Enjoy a variety of hands-on art and science activities, free docked tours of the historic Western Flyer and […]
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors is a lightning-fast, laugh-out-loud re-imagining of the classic gothic tale that turns horror on its head. This madcap comedy delivers a fresh, wildly theatrical twist on Bram Stoker's classic novel, packed with quick changes, clever wordplay, and nonstop hilarity. When the mysterious Count Dracula arrives from Transylvania, his dark intentions […]
Join us on Wednesdays as we partner with Shea’s Gymnastics Toddlers will learn about the basics of gymnastics through games and movement in this fun and engaging Caregiver & Me program. Recommended for children ages 2-5. Fee: Included with daily admission.
A beautiful testimonial from Rolling Stone Country kicks us off: “Appalachian music, through and through, with all the dynamism of a string band and the longing of a lovelorn country song.” Who could this be? Well, it’s Martha Spencer – a singer/songwriter, mountain musician and dancer from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia – and […]
Get crafty with us on Thursday mornings! Art making plays a central role in cognitive, motor, language, and social-emotional development. Enjoy creative exploration and make something fun to take home, too. Recommended for children ages 2 and older. Fee: Included with daily admission. free admission for members.
Join us at the Atrium Gallery at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey for a new exhibition by photographer and artist Carolyn Moore. Through luminous ice studies, experimental botanical lumens and photograms, and evocative nature photography, Lumenosity explores the presence and energy of light in the natural world. Moore’s images invite viewers into […]
Please join our very own local celebrity, Miss Sarah Sunshine from It's Circle Time, every Friday from 10:15 to 11:00 at MY Museum. This educational and fun program will include singing, dancing, stories, and much more. It’s Circle Time is a playful learning space where songs, stories, and meaningful connections come together. Designed for young […]
What if the thing you spent your whole life trying to hide turned out to be your greatest superpower? Growing up gay in the 1960s and ’70s, Polly survived by imagining a world where she could belong. In this funny, moving and deeply personal solo performance, award-winning performer and TEDx speaker Patti Dobrowolski transforms into […]
Join the Western Flyer Foundation for Seas the Summer, a free community event series taking place every Saturday and Sunday from August 1 through September 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along the Moss Landing waterfront. Enjoy a variety of hands-on art and science activities, free docked tours of the historic Western Flyer and […]
Artapalooza is back! On September 26th, come to the Chartwell School in Seaside at 2 PM to experience a joyful fusion of music, dance, and visual art - featuring our artists of all abilities. This year’s event includes a choreographed dance performance from artists at Art Abilities, a silent auction featuring their amazing new artwork, […]
Come out for a night of fun with Controlled Chaos Improv at the Circle Theatre in Carmel! Controlled Chaos Improv puts their own twist on traditional improvisational theatre. Quick wit and spontaneous energy are combined with truth in comedy to bring something fresh and fun to the stage! Fueled by audience suggestions, Controlled Chaos will […]
Join the Western Flyer Foundation for Seas the Summer, a free community event series taking place every Saturday and Sunday from August 1 through September 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along the Moss Landing waterfront. Enjoy a variety of hands-on art and science activities, free docked tours of the historic Western Flyer and […]
Join us on Wednesdays as we partner with Shea’s Gymnastics Toddlers will learn about the basics of gymnastics through games and movement in this fun and engaging Caregiver & Me program. Recommended for children ages 2-5. Fee: Included with daily admission.
Get crafty with us on Thursday mornings! Art making plays a central role in cognitive, motor, language, and social-emotional development. Enjoy creative exploration and make something fun to take home, too. Recommended for children ages 2 and older. Fee: Included with daily admission. free admission for members.
Please join our very own local celebrity, Miss Sarah Sunshine from It's Circle Time, every Friday from 10:15 to 11:00 at MY Museum. This educational and fun program will include singing, dancing, stories, and much more. It’s Circle Time is a playful learning space where songs, stories, and meaningful connections come together. Designed for young […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Join the Western Flyer Foundation for Seas the Summer, a free community event series taking place every Saturday and Sunday from August 1 through September 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along the Moss Landing waterfront. Enjoy a variety of hands-on art and science activities, free docked tours of the historic Western Flyer and […]
