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 Salinas
Downtown Salinas 100-300 Blocks Main Street, Salinas, CA, United StatesFirst 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 […]
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First Friday at Salinas Valley Art Gallery
Join us for First Friday and meet Featured Local Artist Bob Selin, whose paintings are known for bold color, expressive brushwork, and a touch of whimsy shaped by a lifelong love of art. Enjoy the vibrant energy of First Friday in Old Town Salinas, with music, open shops, and creative buzz all along Main Street. […]
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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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16th Anniversary Celebration of First Friday Pacific Grove!
Downtown Pacific Grove 612 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific GroveJoin us for an evening of Entertainment, Enlightenment, Enjoyment and Celebrating 16 years of First Friday Pacific Grove (2010-2026). Stop by the PG Art Center for 4 Gala Openings, PG Museum of Natural History & enjoy the museum "after hours", Enjoy Loud & Local at the PG Meetinghouse, Katherine Lavin Band at Monarch Pub, Enjoy […]
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Noir at the bar – Book Launch Party!
PG Meetinghouse 599 Lighthouse Ave,, Pacific Grove, CANoir at the Bar - Book Launch Party!! Join us in person for an unforgettable night at the Noir at the Bar book launch! Dive into the world of mystery and suspense with authors Nik Xadndir Wolf, C.W. Blackwell, and Joe Clifford! Plus DJ Joey Camacho, drinks, and stories. Whether you're a fan of noir […]
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MONROE CROSSING WITH OTTER OPRY AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Monterey United Methodist Church 1 Soledad Drive, Monterey, CA, United StatesHeads up, California! On Thursday, March 12th, Minnesota-based Monroe Crossing will grace the Otter Opry stage with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, original bluegrass and some surprising selections outside the bluegrass genre. Named in honor of Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass Music, Monroe Crossing’s superb musicianship and on-stage rapport have entertained […]
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Avenue Q
Paper Wing Theatre 711 Cannery Row Suite I Monterey, Ca. 93940 711 Canner Row Suite I, Monterey, CA, United StatesAvenue Q is the outrageously funny, Tony Award–winning musical that’s part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. Set on a down-on-its-luck New York block, this smart, adults-only comedy follows Princeton, a recent college grad who moves to Avenue Q in search of his purpose, only to find a hilarious mix of quirky neighbors, wisecracking […]
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Fabric Art at Sylvan!
We’re thrilled to invite you to a one-of-a-kind creative experience—Sylvan Learning Salinas is proud to be the first to introduce Fabric Art to Monterey County! Join us on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 1:30–3:00 PM at Sylvan Learning Salinas (1465-B North Davis Road, Salinas 93907) for a festive, hands-on event where families will create two […]
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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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Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium
Pacific Grove Public Library 550 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, United StatesPacific Grove Public Library hosts a monthly reading by poets from Central California and beyond, organized by the Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium. Enjoy all styles of poetry, created fresh by local poets. Sept. 13: Avery Burns and Lee Knight Jr.; Oct. 11: Chrissy Hernandez and Brandi Kary.
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Avenue Q
Paper Wing Theatre 711 Cannery Row Suite I Monterey, Ca. 93940 711 Canner Row Suite I, Monterey, CA, United StatesAvenue Q is the outrageously funny, Tony Award–winning musical that’s part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. Set on a down-on-its-luck New York block, this smart, adults-only comedy follows Princeton, a recent college grad who moves to Avenue Q in search of his purpose, only to find a hilarious mix of quirky neighbors, wisecracking […]
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LOCAL DIRECTOR JOHN KIM’S FEATURE FILM “REUNION” WORLD PREMIERE! WITH Q&A.
California Theatre 345 S 1st St, San JoseA despondent Asian American funeral home worker, goes to his high school reunion with hopes of jump starting his bleak existence, only to be mistaken for the most successful alumnus of the wrong school, a mysterious Asian graduate whom no one has seen in twenty years. What this misidentification sets in motion is a comic […]
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Avenue Q
Paper Wing Theatre 711 Cannery Row Suite I Monterey, Ca. 93940 711 Canner Row Suite I, Monterey, CA, United StatesAvenue Q is the outrageously funny, Tony Award–winning musical that’s part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. Set on a down-on-its-luck New York block, this smart, adults-only comedy follows Princeton, a recent college grad who moves to Avenue Q in search of his purpose, only to find a hilarious mix of quirky neighbors, wisecracking […]
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Women’s Night Out: Escape to our 8th Annual Women’s Night Out “White Lotus” inspired party at the Monterey Symphony!
Sunset Center San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea, CAMarch Concerts and 8th Annual Women’s Night Out Carmel/Monterey, CA – Monterey Symphony celebrates its 8th Annual Women’s Night Out on Saturday, March 21st, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 PM with a concert to follow at 7:30 PM and repeats the concert on Sunday, March 22nd, at 3:00 PM at Sunset Center in Carmel with Music Director […]
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Controlled Chaos Improv at Stanton Center!
Monterey History & Art Association at Stanton Center 5 Custom Plaza, Monterey, CA, United StatesCome out for a night of fun with Controlled Chaos Improv at Stanton Center! 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 create unpredictable and […]
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Avenue Q
Paper Wing Theatre 711 Cannery Row Suite I Monterey, Ca. 93940 711 Canner Row Suite I, Monterey, CA, United StatesAvenue Q is the outrageously funny, Tony Award–winning musical that’s part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. Set on a down-on-its-luck New York block, this smart, adults-only comedy follows Princeton, a recent college grad who moves to Avenue Q in search of his purpose, only to find a hilarious mix of quirky neighbors, wisecracking […]
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Women’s Night Out: Escape to our 8th Annual Women’s Night Out “White Lotus” inspired party at the Monterey Symphony!
Sunset Center San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea, CAMarch Concerts and 8th Annual Women’s Night Out Carmel/Monterey, CA – Monterey Symphony celebrates its 8th Annual Women’s Night Out on Saturday, March 21st, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 PM with a concert to follow at 7:30 PM and repeats the concert on Sunday, March 22nd, at 3:00 PM at Sunset Center in Carmel with Music Director […]
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The Art of Observation
Monterey Regional AirportMonterey Regional Airport invites you to the opening of the 2026 Art Exhibit March 24th at the Monterey Regional Airport off Hwy 68 & Olmstead Rd Please join us at 5:30-7:00pm with a 6:00pm Monterey Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting to celebrate and enjoy the PG Museum's new collaborative exhibit and the incredible artists, cultures, and […]
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Mountains to the Sea
Chesebro Wines 19 East Carmel Valley Rd, Ste D, Carmel Valley, United StatesMonterey Bay Plein Air Association and Chesebro Wines present: Mountains to the Sea, Monterey County Landscapes.
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