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!
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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
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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Artist Workshop: Algae Cyanotypes and Mixed Media
Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 559 Pacific Street, MontereyDiscover 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, […]
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Afternoon with the Artist: Belle Yang
Monterey Museum of Art 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United StatesJoin 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.
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Play with Clay
Monterey Clay Studio 785 Broadway Ave., SeasideCome 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 […]
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Baroque & Unknown: Night One (Featuring The Boulanger Initiative)
Wendi Kirby Music 550 Hartnell Street, MontereyNIGHT 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, […]
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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
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaEnjoy 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 […]
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Controlled Chaos Improv at Wave Street Studios!
Wave Street Studios 774 Wave Street, MontereyWe 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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Harvest Festival Discover San Juan Bautista
Downtown San Juan Bautista 3rd St, San Juan Bautista,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 […]
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FRANK SOLIVAN & CHRIS LUQUETTE DUO WITH OTTER OPRY
Monterey United Methodist Church 1 Soledad Drive, Monterey, CA, United StatesOtter 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, […]
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Just Jazz Presents Marta Sánchez Trio @ Wave Street Studios
Wave Street Studios 774 Wave Street, MontereyJoin 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.
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Open Studios Art Tour (1st weekend)
Monterey County CA, United StatesGet 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 […]
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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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Baroque & Unknown: Night Two (Featuring Musicologist, Charissa Noble)
Wendi Kirby Music 550 Hartnell Street, MontereyNIGHT 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 […]
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