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.
What could possibly be better? It's bluegrass from the Blue Ridge, and it's coming to the Monterey United Methodist Church on Thursday, June 19th as the next incredible show from Otter Opry. Mining the fertile common ground between bluegrass, early country music, and traditional mountain music, The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee are Virginia’s torchbearers […]
Join us at the Museum for an afternoon of conversation with Biennial Jurors Demetri Broxton, Ann Jastrab, and Hector Dionicio Mendoza. Dive into the creative minds behind the Biennial's review process and learn more about these distinguished members of California's art scene.
Spend the longest day of the year at the Monterey Biennial at this unique event dedicated to California's creative community. Join other artists, gallerists, and prominent members of the region for an evening of live music, summer cocktails, and a casual outdoor dinner.
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!
Find Your Inspiration in Steinbeck Country John Steinbeck drew lifelong inspiration from the fields, towns, and people of Monterey County—and we believe you will too. Whether it's a weathered barn, a vintage farm tool, or the quiet beauty of San Lorenzo Park, our museum is filled with stories waiting to be reimagined through your art. […]
We invite you to the Artist Reception on Friday, July 11 at 5 PM, featuring Monterey County: A Painter’s Chronicle – 40 Years in Steinbeck Country by Andy Williams. This exhibit highlights 4 decades of paintings inspired by Monterey County. The reception will also feature special guest artists, including fused glass sculptures by Jill Casty, […]
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 […]
Join us on Friday, July 25 at 10 AM for a BusinessWorks session with Nicola Reilly, President and CEO of the Monterey Symphony. Learn how to strengthen donor relationships, identify new prospects, and turn casual supporters into loyal advocates. As arts funding shifts, individual donors are more important than ever. This conversational session offers tips […]
Urban Arts Collaborative " UNITY + RESISTANCE " is a mixed-media visual art exhibition featuring local and regional artists in the mediums of paintings, watercolor color, murals, & small objects. OPENING on Friday July 25th
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!
Enjoy FREE after-hours access at the Museum, create art inspired by our current exhibitions, and listen to live music on the first Friday of every month. Enjoy local beverages from Other Brother Beer Co. and Albatross Ridge and enjoy an acoustic set by Glenn Bell. Inspired by the Monterey Biennial, this First Friday's art activity […]
2nd Opening of Urban Arts Collaborative " UNITY +RESISTANCE " a graffiti, street art & Urban style. Featuring, D/J Producer 1SOULAR, host of the Wed WRECK on KHDC Radio Billingue will be playing and performing live.
Join us for an afternoon of Free Family of Fun! Drop by the Museum between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm for an art-making lesson with a museum educator. Inspired by the Monterey Biennial's theme of Resonance and Reflection, we turn toward storytelling—how images, memory, and imagination reveal the stories we carry. Families can explore two […]
Step right up and experience the magic of Marinelli Bros. Circus – A New Experience, dazzling audiences in Salinas starting August 7! This all-new, family-owned circus combines old-world charm with jaw-dropping innovation to deliver a thrilling show for all ages. Be part of the action in an intimate, one-ring setting where world-class performers defy gravity […]
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 […]
Let’s start with an on-point opinion from GRAMMY-winning banjoist and producer Alison Brown: “Rebecca Frazier is an important voice among the group of women whose musical talents and creative visions are recasting bluegrass. A triple threat, she sings, plays, and writes with fire and grace.” This “triple threat” will be gracing the Otter Opry stage […]
Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. […]
Monterey Museum of Art invites Monterey County educators to a special evening celebrating your creativity, dedication, and the impact of arts education. Wander the galleries, experiment with hands-on art activities, and connect with fellow teachers in a relaxed, artful setting. Light refreshments will be provided, along with a preview of upcoming programs and classroom resources […]
Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. […]
Join us for a vibrant weekend on the beautiful Monterey Bay as we celebrate the 25th Annual Turkish Arts & Culture Festival! Experience the rich and colorful traditions of Turkey through: Whirling Dervish performances Live Turkish music and folk dance Artisan vendors showcasing traditional crafts Delicious Turkish food, desserts, tea, and coffee Belly dancing and […]
