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 Salinas
Featured First Friday SalinasDowntown Salinas 100-300 Blocks Main Street, Salinas, CA, United StatesFirst 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 […]
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Night Market 831
sand city art park 525 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA, United StatesInspired by the vibrant open-air street bazaars from around the world, Night Market 831 is a lively gathering where friends and families can sip, savor, socialize, dance, shop, and explore. Held in the colorful Sand City Art Park, surrounded by stunning murals, the market creates a unique and inviting atmosphere. We are committed to fostering […]
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Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
Oldemeyer Center 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA, United StatesOct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]
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Seas the Summer
Join the Western Flyer Foundation for Seas the Summer, a free community event series taking place every Saturday and Sunday from August 1 through September 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along the Moss Landing waterfront. Enjoy a variety of hands-on art and science activities, free docked tours of the historic Western Flyer and […]
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Maxwell Quartet – Chamber Music Monterey Bay
Sunset Center San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea, CASaturday, November 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM at Sunset Center Chamber Music Monterey Bay opens its landmark 60th Anniversary Season with the internationally acclaimed Maxwell Quartet, one of Scotland's leading chamber ensembles. Renowned for its compelling performances and distinctive blend of classical masterworks with traditional Scottish folk music, the Quartet has earned international praise for […]
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Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
Oldemeyer Center 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA, United StatesOct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]
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Seas the Summer
Join the Western Flyer Foundation for Seas the Summer, a free community event series taking place every Saturday and Sunday from August 1 through September 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along the Moss Landing waterfront. Enjoy a variety of hands-on art and science activities, free docked tours of the historic Western Flyer and […]
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Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
Oldemeyer Center 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA, United StatesOct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]
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Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
Oldemeyer Center 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA, United StatesOct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]
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CALIFORNIA BLUEGRASS REUNION WITH OTTER OPRY
Monterey United Methodist Church 1 Soledad Drive, Monterey, CA, United StatesWe are SO LUCKY!!! Every year, the home-grown and absolutely amazing California Bluegrass Reunion band comes back to celebrate our state’s rich bluegrass traditions. This all-star lineup of California-based musicians will be back on Wednesday, November 11th at the United Methodist Church to do it again on the Otter Opry stage. Let’s give them a […]
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Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
Oldemeyer Center 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA, United StatesOct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]
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Toddler Gymnastics
MY Museum 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, United StatesJoin us on Wednesdays as we partner with Shea’s Gymnastics Toddlers will learn about the basics of gymnastics through games and movement in this fun and engaging Caregiver & Me program. Recommended for children ages 2-5. Fee: Included with daily admission.
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CALIFORNIA BLUEGRASS REUNION WITH OTTER OPRY
Monterey United Methodist Church 1 Soledad Drive, Monterey, CA, United StatesWe are SO LUCKY!!! Every year, the home-grown and absolutely amazing California Bluegrass Reunion band comes back to celebrate our state’s rich bluegrass traditions. This all-star lineup of California-based musicians will be back on Wednesday, November 11th at the United Methodist Church to do it again on the Otter Opry stage. Let’s give them a […]
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Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
Oldemeyer Center 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA, United StatesOct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]
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Make & Take Crafts
MY Museum 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, United StatesGet crafty with us on Thursday mornings! Art making plays a central role in cognitive, motor, language, and social-emotional development. Enjoy creative exploration and make something fun to take home, too. Recommended for children ages 2 and older. Fee: Included with daily admission. free admission for members.
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Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
Oldemeyer Center 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA, United StatesOct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]
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Miss Sarah Sunshine
MY Museum 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, United StatesPlease join our very own local celebrity, Miss Sarah Sunshine from It's Circle Time, every Friday from 10:15 to 11:00 at MY Museum. This educational and fun program will include singing, dancing, stories, and much more. It’s Circle Time is a playful learning space where songs, stories, and meaningful connections come together. Designed for young […]
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Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
Oldemeyer Center 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA, United StatesOct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]
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Seas the Summer
Join the Western Flyer Foundation for Seas the Summer, a free community event series taking place every Saturday and Sunday from August 1 through September 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along the Moss Landing waterfront. Enjoy a variety of hands-on art and science activities, free docked tours of the historic Western Flyer and […]
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