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!
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.
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!
Join the Arts Council for Monterey County, Friday, September 1st for the Ribbon Cutting and Open House of ArtWorks @Salinas at 262 Main Street in Downtown Salinas! Arts4MC invites you to enjoy light snacks and beverages while exploring available artist studios and taking in a special exhibit by artist José Ortiz of Hijos del Sol […]
Come out and celebrate the 1st Friday Art Walk's 19 YEAR ANNIVERSARY in Downtown Salinas during this FREE event with new venues & even more live music - is that even possible?! - Plus more local Art, Poetry, Live Music, Art Openings, Book Signings, Kid's Art Projects, friends, food, and fun! Be sure to stop […]
Brad Hogarth, Associate Conductor COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! General Admission Seating TICKETS: $57 STUDENTS, TEACHERS, & ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: $12 PROGRAM: The Magnificent Seven Symphonic Suite Elmer Bernstein Edited by Patrick Russ The Adventures of Robin Hood Erich Wolfgang Korngold Mission Impossible Lalo Schifrin Moon River Henri Mancini Pink Panther Henri Mancini Cinema Paradiso for Solo Violin […]
Join our instructor and Artist Nica White in this fun craft that involves using observation to create wonderful and unique butterfly-themed pieces of art! Children will get to see images of real butterflies for inspiration and will be able to explore color, symmetry, and design as they create their own butterflies. This class is for […]
Brad Hogarth, Associate Conductor COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! General Admission Seating TICKETS: $57 STUDENTS, TEACHERS, & ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: $12 PROGRAM: The Magnificent Seven Symphonic Suite Elmer Bernstein Edited by Patrick Russ The Adventures of Robin Hood Erich Wolfgang Korngold Mission Impossible Lalo Schifrin Moon River Henri Mancini Pink Panther Henri Mancini Cinema Paradiso for Solo Violin […]
Brad Hogarth, Associate Conductor COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! General Admission Seating TICKETS: $25 STUDENTS, TEACHERS, & ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: $12 18 AND UNDER FREE WITH PAYING ADULT PROGRAM: The Magnificent Seven Symphonic Suite Elmer Bernstein Edited by Patrick Russ The Adventures of Robin Hood Erich Wolfgang Korngold Mission Impossible Lalo Schifrin Moon River Henri Mancini Pink Panther […]
Jazz at Rancho Cielo
Join us for an afternoon celebrating the remarkable contemporary California artist Tsherin Sherpa. The artist, who splits his time between Nepal and California, captivates and inspires audiences worldwide, bridging cultural divides and igniting conversations about tradition, spirituality, and contemporary artistic practice. A screening of Above and Below, 35-minute documentary A conversation with the artist Tsherin […]
An unforgettable evening of art and philanthropy, celebrating contemporary California artist Tsherin Sherpa. Valet Parking | Champagne and Hors d'oeuvres Reception | Signed Catalogue Private viewing of the Museum's Fall Exhibitions Meet and Greet with the artist, Tsherin Sherpa!
Have you ever dreamed of stepping into the spotlight and singing your heart out to your favorite Disney tunes? Well, now's your chance to make that dream come true at our magical Disney Themed Karaoke Night! Join us for a night of musical enchantment, where you can belt out your beloved Disney classics to be […]
The Seaside Artists Association holds a yearly Artist 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. They are all in Seaside, so you can easily see all the artists in an afternoon! It will […]
66th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival
MCTA President Andrea McDonald and Howard Burnham will celebrate the remarkable life of the American naturalist Mary Treat in a program based on her exchange of letters with great Charles Darwin.
The Monterey County Artists Studio Tour is a self-guided tour of artists’ studios and exhibition spaces throughout the County, taking place over two weekends, September 30 & October 1 and October 7 & 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with more than 150 participating artists. The event is free and open to the public. […]
The 31st Annual Artist's Studio Tour will occur during the weekends of September 30 & October 1, and October 7 & 8 Studios will be open 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily Many studios open both weekends 100 Artists participating! FREE and open to the public
See 100 Fine Artists all over the County from fun places like the Carl Cherry and Sunset centers in Carmel by the sea to picturesque wineries like Odonata off River Road in Salinas. Or venture throughout East Garrison, Marina, Monterey, Sand City, Seaside, and more to explore working artist studios for these two special weekends. […]
We are proud to announce, in collaboration with Regeneración, Pájaro Valley Climate Action, Pájaro en el Corazón (Pájaro in our hearts) a benefit event to raise funding for families affected by the Pájaro floods. We will have performances by Grupo Elevado (Norteño music), Herencia del Real USA (huapango music) and of course our own Palenke […]
Cheers to 15 years! We want to thank all of our sponsors, grantors, & supporters. Thanks to you all we are celebrating our 15 years! At Sol Treasures, our motto is to create, share, and celebrate everything we do, from art, crafts, productions, and music! Please join us for this celebration on Saturday, September 30th […]
The Monterey County Artists Studio Tour is a self-guided tour of artists’ studios and exhibition spaces throughout the County, taking place over two weekends, September 30 & October 1 and October 7 & 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with more than 150 participating artists. The event is free and open to the public. […]