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.
Otter Opry is bringing another awesome bluegrass program to Monterey United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 9th: the Frank Solivan & Chris Luquette Duo. Individually, these two extraordinary musicians have […]
Join us on Friday, October 11th as World Class Live Jazz Music continues in Monterey as Just Jazz Presents: The Marta Sanchez Trio at Wave Street Studios. Joining Marta on […]
Get ready for the Open Studios Art Tour (formerly the Artists Studio Tour)! This FREE event spans two weekends in October, showcasing artists’ working studios across Monterey County. Don’t miss […]
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 […]
NIGHT TWO: Where Are Our Creative Social Circles? Featured Composers: Barbara Strozzi and Leonara Duarte Where do creative people gather? What local social creative experiences are unknown here in Monterey? […]
Get ready for the Open Studios Art Tour (formerly the Artists Studio Tour)! This FREE event spans two weekends in October, showcasing artists’ working studios across Monterey County. Don’t miss […]
Join us for a special Halloween workshop with science illustrator Kristen Burroughs. Following her step-by-step watercolor tutorial, learn more about the nocturnal creature that lends its spooky tones to any […]
We’re excited to invite you to award-winning nature photographer David J. Gubernick’s stunning exhibit, "Macro to Grand Landscapes," at ArtWorks @Salinas. David's exhibit beautifully captures Monterey County’s natural beauty, from […]
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 us on the First Friday in November for a fun-filled evening with FREE after-hours access to the Museum, art, music, and refreshments! Eugenia and Francis McComas, two artists featured […]
NIGHT THREE: Where Are Our Local Composers? Featured Composers: Sor Juana Inez De La Cruz, Isabella Leonarda, Lady Mary Dering, and Stephanie Valadez How did Baroque music vary by region? […]
Spend a fun-filled afternoon at the Museum creating art inspired by our current exhibitions. Enjoy free admission to the Museum and experience our exhibitions with the whole family! This Free […]
Join us in the gallery for an intimate afternoon of spirited conversation as artists Chuck Davis and Ryuijie share insights into Yū-gen: The Language of the Sea. Guest curator Richard […]
An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe, adapted by Robert Mason Directed by Todd Siff on the Morgan Stock Stage Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most influential literary figures […]
Join us for a day of botanical exploration on paper. Working with cuttings of local wild plants, participants will create botanical studies using pencil and color media. We will explore […]
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 […]
Pre-concert lecture at 6:30 pm. The program includes pieces by Samuel, George and Antonín. Performers Simin Ganatra, violin Austin Hartman, violin Mark Holloway, viola Brandon Vamos, cello About The Ensemble […]
NIGHT FOUR: From Baroque to Now. Featured Composers: Elisabeth Claude Jacquet de la Guerre, Belle Von Zuyllen, and all prior featured composers in series. President & CEO of the Monterey […]
In this workshop we’ll be handcrafting holiday notecards, tags and small artworks for holiday gift giving. Join collage/mixed media artist and papercrafter Lisa Handley who will share plenty of fun […]
Join curator Lydia Nakashima Degarrod, Ph.D., for an exclusive afternoon in the gallery of Under the Guard Tower: The Watercolors of Chikaji Kawakami. Delve into Kawakami’s story as Degarrod highlights […]
