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!
Free
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 Monterey Museum of Art
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaEnjoy FREE after-hours access at the Museum on the First Friday in August. Join us for a special evening featuring a community coloring project inspired by a piece in our Into the Blue exhibition. Relax with live music by Kailey Wilson. Refreshments available for purchase from Albatross Ridge and Other Brother Beer Co.
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First Friday Artist Reception
ArtWorks @Salinas 262 Main Street, Salinas, CA, United StatesJoin us for the latest artist reception for the ArtWorks @Salinas art exhibit Glaze, Stain, Pour: Embodied Alter-Tales by Dani Torvik, to be held on the first Friday of each month starting at 5:30 pm the first Friday of August, and September, to see the art, meet the artist, and enjoy tasty refreshments and appetizers. […]
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First Friday Monterey Museum of Art
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaSpend a fun-filled afternoon at the Museum creating art inspired by our Into the Blue and Bay of Life from Wind to Whales exhibitions! Enjoy free admission to the Museum and experience our exhibitions with the whole family!
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Hiroshima Nagasaki Remembrance and Peace Lantern Ceremony
Lovers Point Beach Cove 631 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, United StatesThis evening of remembrance, reflection, and hope marks the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9, 1945. Gather to honor the lives lost and those affected by the violence of nuclear warfare. This is the 20th anniversary of the Peace Lantern Ceremony organized and sponsored by the […]
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Evening with the Artist: Gary Lopez
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaJoin artist Gary Lopez for a presentation on astrophotography, a unique photographic medium that showcases the many wonders in the skies. The artist, currently featured in MMA's Into the Blue, will guide participants through his process and experiences in the astrophotography field. About the Artist: Gary Lopez is a fine art astrophotographer. His photographs are […]
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Champions of the Arts™
Marriott Monterey 350 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA, United StatesAn annual celebration to honor those individual or organizations that have made a profound impact on the arts in our region.
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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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Artist Workshop: Crochet Amigurumi with Lauren Wall
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaLauren Wall will lead a crochet amigurumi of a mushroom using a pattern that the artist herself has created. Crochet can be done in an individual or group setting, creating a communication bridge for people of all ages and backgrounds Note: Some experience with crochet stitches recommended.
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Baroque & Unknown: The Pre-Series Book Club
Wendi Kirby Music 550 Hartnell Street, MontereyPre-Series: Baroque & Unknown Book Circle Ready to dig into the history of unknown composers in advance of the Baroque & Unknown series events? Read in tandem with other local music lovers by exploring excerpts from Anna Beer’s book Sounds and Sweet Airs. Sounds and Sweet Airs details the lives of composers Francesca Caccini, Barbara […]
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On View – Yū-gen | The Language of the Sea Photographs by Chuck Davis and Ryuijie
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaPhotographs by Chuck Davis and Ryuijie August 30 - December 8, 2024 Yū-gen | The Language of the Sea Yū-gen | The Language of the Sea celebrates the artistry born from an adventurous collaboration of best friends. Loosely translated as a profound and implicit sense of beauty, Yū-gen is the guiding vision for guest curator […]
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Controlled Chaos Improv at the Monterey County Fair!
Monterey County Fairgrounds-Community Stage 2004 Fairground Road, MontereyWe can all use a good laugh these days! Come to the Community Stage at the Monterey County Fairgrounds and watch "Controlled Chaos" put their own twist on traditional improv. Quick wit and spontaneous energy is combined with truth in comedy to bring something fresh to the stage! A good time is guaranteed for all.
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91st Annual Festa Italia
custom house plaza 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United StatesThe 91st Annual Festa Italia Santa Rosalia Fisherman’s Festival is set to captivate the community, inviting all to join in the festivities honoring the city's Italian heritage and the indelible contributions of its local fishermen, past and present. Festa Italia is a beloved family-friendly free event, known for its immersive experience of Italian sights, sounds, […]
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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 – Monterey Museum of Art
Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 559 Pacific Street, MontereyEnjoy FREE after-hours access at the Museum on the First Friday in September. Get those black and white cell phone filters ready for a photo project inspired by Henrietta Shore and Edward Vision in Double Vision and Chuck Davis and Ryuijie in Yū-gen | The Language of the Sea. Featuring with live music by Gin […]
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Controlled Chaos Improv at The Stanton Center!
Stanton Center 5 Custom Plaza, Monterey, CA, United StatesWe can all use a good laugh these days! Come watch "Controlled Chaos" put their own twist on traditional improv. Quick wit and spontaneous energy is combined with truth in comedy to bring something fresh to the stage! A good time is guaranteed for all. You may pay for a whole seat, but watch as […]
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On View – Imagining China: The Art of Belle Yang and Joseph Yang
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaImagining China: The Art of Belle Yang and Joseph Yang explores the powerful creative relationship between a father and daughter by assembling a selection of artworks, illustrations, and graphic novel panels that draw from their lived experience and shared memories. Together, the art of Belle Yang and her father Joseph Yang invites the viewer to […]
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ArtWorlds: Illuminating Global Creativity
Irvine Auditorium 499 Pierce St, Monterey, CA, United StatesArtWorlds explores how enduring partnerships among artists, curators, and institutions can foster artistic innovation and create global impact, highlighting the creative depth of artistic partnerships on view in our fall 2024 exhibition season. Experience a fascinating conversation between artists and curators featured in MMA's fall season. The event will begin with a keynote by Lydia […]
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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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17th Annual Seaside Artist Tour
Seaside Artist Association holds a yearly Seaside Studio Tour, during which the public can tour the studios, garages or backyards of working artists, learn about their processes, and have the ability to purchase artwork directly from them.
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