Name: Avenue Q
Start: 2026-05-22T20:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-22T22:00:00-07:00
Location: Paper Wing Theatre 711 Cannery Row Suite I Monterey, Ca. 93940

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.

April 2026
Panel Discussion: Photography’s Role in Wildlife Conservation & Cultural Preservation

April 29 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Middlebury Institute for International Studies 499 Pierce Street, Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

How can photographs change minds and protect what matters most? Join four acclaimed image‑makers for a dynamic conversation on how visual storytelling shapes public perception, influences policy, and preserves cultural memory. What You’ll Learn • How images drive conservation outcomes and cultural preservation • Ethical guardrails in the digital era—editing, authenticity, and trust • Collaborating […]

Free
May 2026
Central Coast Reflections

May 1 @ 12:00 pm - June 25 @ 5:00 pm

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

MBPAPA (Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association) Annual Membership Show 2026.
First Friday Monterey Museum of Art

May 1 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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
First Friday Salinas

May 1 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm First Friday Salinas

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

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 […]

Free
Night Market 831

May 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Market 831

sand city art park 525 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA, United States

Inspired 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 […]

Free
Illustrating Nature Returns to the PG Museum on May 1

May 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History 165 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove,, CA

A long-standing partnership between CSU Monterey Bay and the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History continues May 1 with the 16th Annual Illustrating Nature Exhibition. Showcasing the talented work of graduates of CSUMB’s Science Illustration Program, Illustrating Nature is a tour de force in the ways scientific illustration and art take form. Thanks to the Arts Council for Monterey County and the Monterey County Board […]

Free
Avenue Q

May 1 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Avenue Q

Paper Wing Theatre 711 Cannery Row Suite I Monterey, Ca. 93940 711 Canner Row Suite I, Monterey, CA, United States

Avenue Q is the outrageously funny, Tony Award–winning musical that’s part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. Set on a down-on-its-luck New York block, this smart, adults-only comedy follows Princeton, a recent college grad who moves to Avenue Q in search of his purpose, only to find a hilarious mix of quirky neighbors, wisecracking […]
CALIDORE STRING QUARTET Chamber Music Monterey Bay

May 2 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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

Chamber Music Monterey Bay will present the highly acclaimed Calidore String Quartet for the final concert of our 2025-2026 Season. The Washington Post wrote of the Calidore, “Four more individual musicians are unimaginable, yet these speak, breathe, think and feel as one.” As was true for our previous ensemble, the Dover Quartet, this spectacular ensemble […]

$30 – $75
Chamber Music Monterey Bay Announces 59th Season: A Showcase of Masterworks, Innovation, and Cultural Stewardship at Sunset Center

May 2 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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

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 […]
Avenue Q

May 2 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Avenue Q

Paper Wing Theatre 711 Cannery Row Suite I Monterey, Ca. 93940 711 Canner Row Suite I, Monterey, CA, United States

Avenue Q is the outrageously funny, Tony Award–winning musical that’s part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. Set on a down-on-its-luck New York block, this smart, adults-only comedy follows Princeton, a recent college grad who moves to Avenue Q in search of his purpose, only to find a hilarious mix of quirky neighbors, wisecracking […]
Avenue Q

May 8 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Avenue Q

Paper Wing Theatre 711 Cannery Row Suite I Monterey, Ca. 93940 711 Canner Row Suite I, Monterey, CA, United States

Avenue Q is the outrageously funny, Tony Award–winning musical that’s part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. Set on a down-on-its-luck New York block, this smart, adults-only comedy follows Princeton, a recent college grad who moves to Avenue Q in search of his purpose, only to find a hilarious mix of quirky neighbors, wisecracking […]
Annual Walk of Remembrance Celebrates Impacts and Legacy

May 9 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History 165 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove,, CA

Annual Walk of Remembrance Celebrates Impacts and Legacy of Fishing Village Residents & AAPI Community Members on May 9th PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. — “Change Through Kindness” was always the motto of Gerry Low Sabado, a descendant of Quock Mui, the first Chinese woman born in California, who spoke multiple languages including Rumsen and Ohlone, and […]

Free
Carmel Art Walk

May 9 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Throughout Carmel by the Sea CA, United States

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 […]

Free
Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium

May 9 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium

Pacific Grove Public Library 550 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, United States

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.

Free
Avenue Q

May 9 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Avenue Q

Paper Wing Theatre 711 Cannery Row Suite I Monterey, Ca. 93940 711 Canner Row Suite I, Monterey, CA, United States

Avenue Q is the outrageously funny, Tony Award–winning musical that’s part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. Set on a down-on-its-luck New York block, this smart, adults-only comedy follows Princeton, a recent college grad who moves to Avenue Q in search of his purpose, only to find a hilarious mix of quirky neighbors, wisecracking […]
Film Screening of “Sitting Still”: a 90-Minute Documentary Film Featuring Laurie Olin

May 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SandBox 440 Ortiz Ave, Sea

Laurie Olin is responsible for designing many of the most beloved parks, gardens and public spaces in the country, including the Washington Monument grounds, the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, the Getty Center gardens, Battery Park City Masterplan, Columbus Circle, Bryant Park, and Independence National Historic Park, to name a few. His imprint on […]

$25
SHELBY MEANS WITH OTTER OPRY AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

May 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Monterey United Methodist Church 1 Soledad Drive, Monterey, CA, United States

Somebody extra special will be taking center stage at Otter Opry on Tuesday, May 12th – none other than Shelby Means herself! Born in Kentucky and raised on Wyoming’s high plains, Means is one of the foremost bassists in bluegrass, with nearly two decades of experience in bluegrass, folk, rock, Americana, and country outfits. Together […]

$15 – $35
Avenue Q

May 15 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Avenue Q

Paper Wing Theatre 711 Cannery Row Suite I Monterey, Ca. 93940 711 Canner Row Suite I, Monterey, CA, United States

Avenue Q is the outrageously funny, Tony Award–winning musical that’s part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. Set on a down-on-its-luck New York block, this smart, adults-only comedy follows Princeton, a recent college grad who moves to Avenue Q in search of his purpose, only to find a hilarious mix of quirky neighbors, wisecracking […]
Avenue Q

May 16 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Avenue Q

Paper Wing Theatre 711 Cannery Row Suite I Monterey, Ca. 93940 711 Canner Row Suite I, Monterey, CA, United States

Avenue Q is the outrageously funny, Tony Award–winning musical that’s part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. Set on a down-on-its-luck New York block, this smart, adults-only comedy follows Princeton, a recent college grad who moves to Avenue Q in search of his purpose, only to find a hilarious mix of quirky neighbors, wisecracking […]
Avenue Q

May 22 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Avenue Q

Paper Wing Theatre 711 Cannery Row Suite I Monterey, Ca. 93940 711 Canner Row Suite I, Monterey, CA, United States

Avenue Q is the outrageously funny, Tony Award–winning musical that’s part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. Set on a down-on-its-luck New York block, this smart, adults-only comedy follows Princeton, a recent college grad who moves to Avenue Q in search of his purpose, only to find a hilarious mix of quirky neighbors, wisecracking […]

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