Past Events

Jazz Uplifts! Concert

Sherwood Hall, Salinas 940 N. Main St., Salinas

Concert with Sammy Miller at Sherwood Hall, Salinas.

Jazz Uplifts! Concert

Carmel High School Performing Arts Center 27990 N. Doris Watson Pl., Carmel-By-The-Sea

Concert with Sammy Miller at Carmel High School Performing Arts Center.

Jazz Uplifts! Concert

Carmel High School Performing Arts Center 27990 N. Doris Watson Pl., Carmel-By-The-Sea

Concert with Sammy Miller at Carmel High School Performing Arts Center.

Jazz Uplifts! Concert

Concert with Sammy Miller at King City High School, Stanton Auditorium.

Jazz Uplifts! Workshop for Music Educators

King City Education Center, Hartnell College 117 N. 2nd St., King City

Workshop for Music Educators with Sammy Miller at the King City Education Center.

Illustrating Insects-Butterflies, Moths, & some Creepy Crawlers!

Lyceum of Monterey County 1073 Sixth Street, Monterey, CA, United States

Butterflies, moths, and other insects are incredibly important pollinators for our ecosystems. Using real-life insect specimens, students will use science illustration techniques to create accurate illustrations of butterflies, moths, and other insects! We will focus on scientific accuracy, attention to detail, and color matching. We will use graphite, ink, colored pencils, and watercolor to create our insect illustrations. Each student will take home several sketches and illustrations of their own making! For all skill levels.

$60

Winter Art Market

Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 559 Pacific Street, Monterey

Join us for a cozy and creative shopping experience at our Winter Art Market. Held inside the wondrous Iluminado exhibition, visitors are invited to participate in various art prompts, support local businesses, and find the perfect gifts for the holiday season! FREE admission

Free

MY Museum’s Noon Year’s Celebration

MY Museum 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, United States

Join the MY Museum Staff and Board of Directors for an unforgettable Noon Year‘s Eve Celebration complete with noisemakers, face painting and party hats. Watch the Noon Year‘s Ball light up as we count down together. This signature morning event has become a much-anticipated celebration! Reservations are required! FEE: $10 per person/members, $20 per person/non-members (No member guest passes will be accepted for this event.) WHEN: Sunday, December 31st, 10:00 am-12:15 pm

$10 – $20

First Friday Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 559 Pacific Street, Monterey

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

1st Fridays Art Walk

Downtown Salinas 100-300 Blocks Main Street, Salinas, CA, United States

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 by Alvarado Street Brewery Arte Antigua Artist's Alley Artist's Ink Arts Council For Monterey County Urban Arts Collective Fox Theater Cherry Bean El Rey Theater Beerded Bean Maya…

Free

Controlled Chaos Improv!

Pacific Grove Art Center 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

Introducing something new! Comedy Variety Showcase presents “Controlled Chaos” improv. “Controlled Chaos” puts their own twist on traditional improvisational theatre. Quick wit and spontaneous energy is combined with truth in comedy to bring something fresh and fun to the stage!

$15

Controlled Chaos Improv!

Pacific Grove Art Center 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

Introducing something new! Comedy Variety Showcase presents “Controlled Chaos” improv. “Controlled Chaos” puts their own twist on traditional improvisational theatre. Quick wit and spontaneous energy is combined with truth in comedy to bring something fresh and fun to the stage!

$15

Maxwell Quartet

Sunset Center San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea, CA

Pre-concert talk at 6:30 pm. The program includes pieces by Haydn, Howells, MacMillan, and Mendelssohn. FULL DESCRIPTION Joseph Haydn String Quartet in C Major op.74 no. 1 Anonymous Scottish work songs Herbert Howells Fantasy Quartet James MacMillan Memento Felix Mendelssohn String Quartet No. 6 in F minor, op. 80 Performers Colin Scobie, violin George Smith, violin Elliott Perks, viola Duncan Strachan, cello About the Performers The Quartet comprises four close friends who grew up playing folk and classical music together in youth orchestras…

$63

MY Museum’s Age 21 & Over Fun & Games Night

MY Museum 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, United States

MY Museum’s Age 21+ Fun & Games Night is back with tons of fun board games–oldies but goodies plus the hot new ones–music and entertainment, awesome food from local restaurants and an amazing selection of wines and beer. Traditionally a place for little ones to play, this special night is for grown ups 21+ only. Play has no age limits and we are going to have some fun! FEE: $55 per person WHEN: Saturday, January 27th, 7:30-10:00 pm

$55

First Friday Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 559 Pacific Street, Monterey

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

1st Fridays Art Walk

Downtown Salinas 100-300 Blocks Main Street, Salinas, CA, United States

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 by Alvarado Street Brewery Arte Antigua Artist's Alley Artist's Ink Arts Council For Monterey County Urban Arts Collective Fox Theater Cherry Bean El Rey Theater Beerded Bean Maya…

Free

Free Family Fun Day

559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, California

Drop by the Museum for a fun-filled afternoon of art activties exploring identity and community within the Salinas Valley and Monterey County. Featured art actvities: "I am" tote bag, "I dream" collage, "I like" 3D produce craft, and journal making with the Steinbeck Center. Enjoy free admission to the Museum and experience our current exhibitions with the whole family!

Free

Controlled Chaos Improv!z

Stanton Center 5 Custom Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

“Controlled Chaos” Improv puts their own twist on traditional improvisational theatre. Quick wit and spontaneous energy is combined with truth in comedy to bring something fresh and fun to the stage! A good time is guaranteed for all. We can all use a good laugh these days! You may pay for a whole seat, but watch as these improvisers keep you on the edge of it! Note: 16+ Some material may not be suitable for children. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/controlled-chaos-improv-tickets-797175622747?aff=oddtdtcreator

$20 – $30

“RANDOM COLLAGES OF KINDNESS” Workshop: Ages 11-Adult

The Lyceum of Monterey County 1073 Sixth Street, Monterey, CA, United States

On Random Acts of Kindness Day, a day to encourage and celebrate gestures of kindness, we’ll enjoy making “random collages of kindness!” Collage artist Lisa Handley will provide fun inspiration, guidance and plenty of materials for you to create collage art pieces in small, easy to give away sizes such as bookmarks, artist trading cards or inchies and twinchies (tiny collages in one and two-inch dimensions). You’ll bring home collaged kindness to brighten someone's day in a variety of ways. Tuck a bookmark…

$40

Monterey Symphony PALO CORONA Concert

Sunset Center San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea, CA

Jayce Ogren, Music Director and Conductor Lara Downes, piano *********TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 1, 2023********* TICKETS: $45-$88 STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: $12 PROGRAM: WEBER Overture to Der Freischutz John WINEGLASS Concerto for Piano and Orchestra Lara Downes, piano —intermission — Jennifer HIGDON Blue Cathedral BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7

$12 – $88

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