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.
Nominations for Champion of the Arts are closing soon! We know there are many amazing individuals, organizations, and businesses making a powerful impact on the arts in Monterey County. Now’s the time to recognize their inspiring work! The Champions of the Arts™ award, presented by Arts4MC, honors those who foster creativity, promote cultural engagement, and […]
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History has been studying numbers of Western monarch butterflies since 1997, and that work, along with work of other organizations, is featured in a new full-length documentary by filmmaker Ian A. Nelson. Screening at the Museum on January 16 the film, titled Western Monarch Butterflies: Protecting Our Pollinators, follows […]
In 1880s London, John Merrick is a horribly deformed young man – a victim of rare skin and bone diseases. Under the care of celebrated physician Frederick Treves, Merrick slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane gentleman, desperate to be recognized as a man like any other.
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 […]
Asian American artists talk about work in an exhibition curated by Judy Na Omi Shintani at Luna Gallery in San Juan Bautista. Followed by reception for the artists.
The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History has an ambitious plan for its 2026 exhibits and events schedule, with the first six months of the year encapsulating everything from driftwood sculpture to great white sharks. Under the leadership of Executive Director Dr. Rachel M. Miller, the Museum has seen unprecedented growth in exhibits, outreach, and […]
Asian American artists talk about work in an exhibition curated by Judy Na Omi Shintani at Luna Gallery in San Juan Bautista. Followed by reception for the artists.
In 1880s London, John Merrick is a horribly deformed young man – a victim of rare skin and bone diseases. Under the care of celebrated physician Frederick Treves, Merrick slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane gentleman, desperate to be recognized as a man like any other.
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 […]
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History announces the presentation of “Tethered Light,” a sculptural exhibition by California-based artist Raphaele Cohen-Bacry, on view January 21 through April 26. The exhibition features a collection of sculptural works created from driftwood gathered along California’s rugged coastline. Rooted in the landscapes and histories of California’s shores, Tethered Light […]
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Ready to take your work from the studio to the spotlight? Join us Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10am for a free workshop designed to help artists prepare for the 2026 Open Studios Art Tour (OSAT). Artist and Arts4MC Board Member Kiran Kamath will share the practical “nuts and bolts” of exhibiting, from setting up […]
In 1880s London, John Merrick is a horribly deformed young man – a victim of rare skin and bone diseases. Under the care of celebrated physician Frederick Treves, Merrick slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane gentleman, desperate to be recognized as a man like any other.
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 […]
In 1880s London, John Merrick is a horribly deformed young man – a victim of rare skin and bone diseases. Under the care of celebrated physician Frederick Treves, Merrick slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane gentleman, desperate to be recognized as a man like any other.
