First Friday Monterey Museum of Art
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!
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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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Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 559 Pacific Street, Monterey
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First Friday Artist Reception at ArtWorks @Salinas: Javier Lopez Jr. presents “Home: From the Valley to the Peninsula”
ArtWorks @Salinas 262 Main Street, Salinas, CA, United StatesJoin us on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM at ArtWorks @Salinas (262 Main Street, Salinas) for a special Artist Reception. Experience the debut of local artist Javier Lopez Jr.'s heartfelt exhibit alongside the inspiring PhotoCarmel display celebrating photography on the Central Coast. Enjoy light refreshments and snacks as you explore the vibrant artist […]
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MMA’s Block Party
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaGet ready for the Monterey Museum of Art's 3rd Annual Block Party! This vibrant arts festival, free and open to all, transforms downtown Monterey into a bustling hub of art and creativity. Discover local artisans and makers showcasing their unique crafts alongside dazzling performances and a variety of delicious food and drink options. Participate in […]
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BEAN CREEK WITH OTTER OPRY
Monterey United Methodist Church 1 Soledad Drive, Monterey, CA, United StatesStarting with the basics: If you have never heard Billy Pitrone sing, you have missed one of the most incredible and moving bluegrass voices on the planet. Not only that, but he’s also one of the nicest people ever. OK, enough of that: Billy and his Bean Creek band – a local favorite for a […]
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Viano Quartet
Sunset Center San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea, CAPre-concert lecture at 6:30 pm. The program includes pieces by Franz H, Astor, Kevin, Franz S, and Sergei. Franz Joseph Haydn String Quartet in F Major op. 77 no. 2 Astor Piazzolla Resurrección del Ángel Kevin Lau String Quartet No. 5: The Train to Impossible Places Franz Schubert String Quartet No. 12 in C Minor […]
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Controlled Chaos Improv at Wave Street Studios!
Wave Street Studios 774 Wave Street, MontereyGet ready for a night of non-stop laughter and unpredictable fun at Wave Street Studios! 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! Grab your friends and join us for an evening […]
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15th Annual Whalefest Monterey
Save the date for the 15th Annual Whalefest Monterey to be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 12 and 13, 2025 from 10 am - 5 pm each day. This free family-friendly event will be held at and around Old Fisherman’s Wharf and the Custom House Plaza - Monterey State Historic Park. It includes fun […]
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Present Connections: Contemporary Latinx Poets and Robinson Jeffers
Robinson Jeffers Tor House Foundation 26304 Ocean View Ave, Carmel-by-the-SeaAPRIL 12 - Poetry Reading: "Present Connections: Contemporary Latinx Poets and Robinson Jeffers," with Monterey County Poet Laureate Rachelle Escamilla, Manuel Paul López, MK Chavez and Darrell Dela Cruz. 3:00 pm, at Tor House, 26304 Ocean View Ave., Carmel 93923. Admission: $15. Reservations (required) at www.torhouse.org. Seating limited. Reception to follow. For more information: (831) […]
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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 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 […]
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Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Resolution
Government Center 168 W. Alisal St, Salinas, CA, United StatesApril is Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month (ACCM), and this year’s theme, Health, Healing, and Hope, reminds us how the arts can uplift, bring people together, and rejuvenate our spirits during challenging times. Art promotes health, Culture helps us heal, and Creativity sparks hope—this month is a celebration of the special role the arts play […]
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Workshop: Creating Strong Paintings from Photos
Oldemeyer Center 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA, United StatesThe Central Coast Art Association is offering a workshop with award-winning Monterey artist Christine Crozier on April 26th. Christine will guide you through principles and techniques for creating strong paintings from photos and making a compelling piece of art rather than merely making a painting of a photo. This workshop is open to oil, acrylic, […]
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Unveiling Celebration: BRACERO LEGACY MURAL in Chualar
Chualar Market 24335 Grant Street, ChualarSupervisors Chris Lopez & Luis Alejo and The Arts Council for Monterey County Invite You To The Unveiling Celebration of The BRACERO LEGACY MURAL: Honoring the Contributions and Sacrifices of the Bracero Workers of 1942-1964???????????? FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025 • 4:30-6:30pm At Chualar Market • 24335 Grant Street, Chualar, California 93925. Mural by renowned artist: […]
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BusinessWorks: Mastering the Inner Game: Mindset for Art Business Success
Community Foundation for Monterey County 945 S. Main Street, #207, Salinas, CA, United StatesAttend Arts4MC’s upcoming installment of BusinessWorks, a free professional development series for artists and art nonprofits! Friday, April 25th at 10 am at the Community Foundation for Monterey County, Salinas Office: 945 South Main Street, Salinas. Success in the art business isn’t just about marketing—it starts with mindset. Join award-winning artist and gallery owner Edi […]
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MC Youth Poet Laureate BOS Resolution
Government Center 168 W. Alisal St, Salinas, CA, United StatesJoin Arts4MC at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, April 29, at 10 AM at the County Government Center, as they proudly present a resolution recognizing the upcoming 2025-2026 Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate. Celebrate the talent and creativity of our young poets!
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Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate Commencement Ceremony
Marina Library 190 Seaside Circle, Marina, CA, United StatesYou are invited to the 2025 -2026 Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate Commencement Ceremony—an evening celebrating the voices of young poets and introducing the next Youth Poet Laureate. Date: Tuesday, April 29th Time: 5:30 PM Location: Marina Library Community Room. Enjoy performances by the upcoming Youth Poet Laureate, Runner-Up, Honorable Mention, and a Featured Reader. […]
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Seldom Heard History of the Civil War Era
Monterey History & Art Association at Stanton Center 5 Custom Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States2nd annual Central Coast Conference. "Seldom Heard History of the Civil War Era" will feature a full weekend of presentations by a roster of preeminent authors and historians, to be held in the Stanton Center Theater in Monterey, California. The Stanton Center is situated on the Custom House Plaza, bordering the Monterey State Historic Park. […]
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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: Javier Lopez Jr. presents “Home: From the Valley to the Peninsula”
ArtWorks @Salinas 262 Main Street, Salinas, CA, United StatesJoin us on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 5:00 PM at ArtWorks @Salinas (262 Main Street, Salinas) for a special Artist Reception with local artist Javier Lopez Jr. Experience his heartfelt exhibit alongside the inspiring PhotoCarmel display celebrating photography on the Central Coast. Enjoy light refreshments and snacks as you explore the vibrant artist studios […]
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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. 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 […]
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illustrating Nature Returns to the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History on May 2, 2025
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History 165 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove,, CAPACIFIC GROVE, Calif. — Illustrating Nature, the much-anticipated showing of student works from CSUMB’s graduate Science Illustration Program will once again be on display at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History starting Friday, May 2nd. A landmark 15th year of partnership between the Natural History Museum and CSUMB, the exhibit is a beautiful demonstration […]