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.
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.
Discover the creative possibilities of cyanotypes with professional marine biologists and artists Jenny Grossman and Madi McKay! Participants will make their own cyanotype paper and learn about different seaweeds and algae in Monterey Bay. Using those materials, create your own unique cyanotype design and, as a final touch, add mixed media elements such as watercolor, […]
Join artist Belle Yang for an exclusive afternoon in the gallery of Imagining China: The Art of Belle Yang and Joseph Yang. Immerse yourself in the exhibition as Belle highlights select paintings, provides insight into her art and writing, and explores her creative relationship with her father, Joseph Yang.
Come learn the basics of throwing clay on the potter's wheel! This is a two-hour experiential class where students get to leave perfectionism behind and fully embrace the flow of working with clay on the wheel. Unlimited balls of clay are provided during the session and clay used is reclaimed after class - letting you […]
NIGHT ONE: Where Are The Women? Featured Composers: Raffaella Aleotti & Francesca Caccini Where are the women composers in classical music? How can we find, celebrate, and uplift them? Join us on Thursday, October 3rd, for the kick-off of the Baroque & Unknown series, featuring Kathryn Radakovich, Learning and Development Director of The Boulanger Initiative, […]
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 on the First Friday in October. Join us for a fun-filled evening with art, music, and refreshments, and create your own comic book collage project inspired by Belle Yang's art and graphic novels. Featuring live music by Glenn Bell. Refreshments available for purchase from Albatross Ridge and Other […]
We 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 […]
Join us on October 5-6 from 10 AM to 5 PM each day for the Harvest Festival hosted by Discover San Juan Bautista! Immerse yourself in the vibrant celebration of the harvest season in the charming town of San Juan Bautista, California. Experience live music performances, traditional dance showcases, artisanal craft vendors, delicious food and […]
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 compelling stories. Frank grew up near Modesto, California. His grandmother on his father's side played mandolin and fiddle, and his father played the banjo, guitar, […]
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 the bandstand are Chris Tordini on bass & Eliza Salem on drums. Doors open at 6p. Music starts at 8p.
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 this chance to visit and support local talent! The 32nd Annual Monterey County Open Studios Art Tour will take place on the weekends of October […]
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 […]
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? Join us for the second night of the Baroque & Unknown series on Thursday, October 17th, where Musicologist, Charissa Noble, will help us explore the […]
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 this chance to visit and support local talent! The 32nd Annual Monterey County Open Studios Art Tour will take place on the weekends of October […]
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 graveyard scene! Open to all experience levels!
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 intricate macro shots of flowers to expansive landscapes. In addition to this stunning exhibit, you can also see selected pieces from Kenji Tanner, Deborah Good, […]
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 in Double Vision, are well known for developing vibrant colors in their works. For our November art project, Match the main colors you see in […]
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? Where are our local composers now? Come celebrate Dia De Los Muertos and third night of the Baroque & Unknown series, as we travel from […]
