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.
Chris Morello Executive Director, Monterey Regional Airport 831-648-7000 [email protected] Monterey Regional Airport Weaves the Natural World with the Arts in New Youth Exhibition: Featuring the work and stories of talented young artists from Monterey County MONTEREY, Calif. (January 30, 2026) — Timing perfectly with the first blooms of spring, the Monterey Airport’s Art at the […]
A hilarious love letter to Broadway Get ready for big laughs, bigger dreams, and two actors playing ALL the roles! Gutenberg! The Musical is a fast-paced, absurdly funny show about two hopeful writers who perform their epic musical for an audience, hoping it’s their big break. With nothing but enthusiasm, imagination, and a whole lot […]
Do you hate Valentine’s Day because it feels forced and commercialized? Why not add something unexpected to your Valentine’s plans? Come see Controlled Chaos Improv at the Pacific Grove Art Center! This is a Valentine’s Day experience that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Fueled by audience suggestions, Controlled Chaos Improv will create unpredictable and comedic […]
A hilarious love letter to Broadway Get ready for big laughs, bigger dreams, and two actors playing ALL the roles! Gutenberg! The Musical is a fast-paced, absurdly funny show about two hopeful writers who perform their epic musical for an audience, hoping it’s their big break. With nothing but enthusiasm, imagination, and a whole lot […]
We're bringing back the Love in February with our annual Hearts on Fire hot glass workshop. Come make a beautiful glass heart to give to your special someone, or come together to make hearts to exchange. Whether you are looking to create a Valentine’s Day memory, celebrate a birthday or anniversary, or engage your team […]
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 […]
Pacific 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.
A hilarious love letter to Broadway Get ready for big laughs, bigger dreams, and two actors playing ALL the roles! Gutenberg! The Musical is a fast-paced, absurdly funny show about two hopeful writers who perform their epic musical for an audience, hoping it’s their big break. With nothing but enthusiasm, imagination, and a whole lot […]
A hilarious love letter to Broadway Get ready for big laughs, bigger dreams, and two actors playing ALL the roles! Gutenberg! The Musical is a fast-paced, absurdly funny show about two hopeful writers who perform their epic musical for an audience, hoping it’s their big break. With nothing but enthusiasm, imagination, and a whole lot […]
Carmel/Monterey CA – Monterey Symphony’s first concerts of 2026 are Saturday, February 21, at 7:30 PM and Sunday, February 22, at 3:00 PM with Music Director and conductor Jayce Ogren. “In February, the Monterey Symphony embarks on a long-awaited choral collaboration, presenting Mozart’s miniature masterpiece Ave verum corpus and Schubert’s radiant Mass in G major,” […]
Guess what’s coming up? A really cool matinee that’s guaranteed to make your weekend extra special! Otter Opry is thrilled to bring foot-stompin’, down-home bluegrass and old-time music back to Monterey on Saturday, February 21st with the amazing Evie Ladin Band. Tenacious, innovative string musicians, the Evie Ladin Band – consisting of Evie Ladin, Keith […]
We're bringing back the Love in February with our annual Hearts on Fire hot glass workshop. Come make a beautiful glass heart to give to your special someone, or come together to make hearts to exchange. Whether you are looking to create a Valentine’s Day memory, celebrate a birthday or anniversary, or engage your team […]
Carmel Dance Festival presents Natalia Osipova: Force of Nature Friday, February 27 7:30 pm at the Sunset Center Described by The Independent as “the most sought-after ballerina in the world,” hailed by The Guardian as “a supernatural tour de force,” and praised by The New York Times for “Many Giselles, but only one Osipova,” […]
We're bringing back the Love in February with our annual Hearts on Fire hot glass workshop. Come make a beautiful glass heart to give to your special someone, or come together to make hearts to exchange. Whether you are looking to create a Valentine’s Day memory, celebrate a birthday or anniversary, or engage your team […]
On February 28, the Morgenstern Trio returns to Carmel for their eagerly-awaited sixth performance for Chamber Music Monterey Bay audiences. Within two years of the Trio’s formation in Germany, they had amassed a number of top prizes and awards, including the prestigious Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio Award in 2010. This prize introduced the Morgenstern Trio to the […]
Chamber Music Monterey Bay (CMMB) announces its 59th season, presenting five evening concerts by world-class ensembles at the historic Sunset Center in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Concerts will be held on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., preceded by complimentary pre-concert lectures at 6:30 p.m., offering audiences deeper engagement with the repertoire and performers. The 2025–2026 season continues CMMB’s mission […]
Guna Hebbar, Gordon Dill, and Bob Selin- three local artists from Salinas Valley Art Gallery-share a common thread of creativity. Working in different media, with distinct personal styles, they explore local landscapes and expressive interpretations of the world around them. A group exhibition exploring shared landscapes through individual artistic vision.
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!
First 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 […]
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. […]
