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 Artist Reception: Featuring Exhibit by Andy Williams
ArtWorks @Salinas 262 Main Street, Salinas, CA, United StatesCelebrate four decades of art at our next First Friday Artist Reception by Andy Williams's "Monterey County: A Painter’s Chronicle – 40 Years in Steinbeck Country." Andy’s paintings capture the rugged coastlines, golden fields, and vibrant communities that make this region unforgettable. In addition to Andy’s collection, you will encounter luminous fused glass art by […]
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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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Heathers The Musical
Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. […]
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Open Studios Art Tour Special Exhibition
Walter Lee Avery Gallery at Seaside City Hall 440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, CADiscover the vibrant creativity of Monterey County at the Open Studios Art Tour 2025! Open Studios Art Tour is a free, self-guided event over two weekends . This year, we’re pleased to also include a Special Exhibition featuring OSAT participating artists at the Walter Lee Avery Gallery (inside Seaside City Hall) — a curated showcase […]
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Palace Art & Office Supply 76th Anniversary Fall Celebration Weekend
Palace Art & Office Supply 1501-K 41st Ave, CapitolaGet inspired to create more when you spend the day (or two!) at Palace to celebrate our 76th anniversary! Each day, the store will be filled with local artists and top manufacturers demonstrating products and techniques across a range of mediums: from acrylic and watercolor paints to screen printing to mixed media and collage and […]
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Heathers The Musical
Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. […]
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Palace Art & Office Supply 76th Anniversary Fall Celebration Weekend
Palace Art & Office Supply 1501-K 41st Ave, CapitolaGet inspired to create more when you spend the day (or two!) at Palace to celebrate our 76th anniversary! Each day, the store will be filled with local artists and top manufacturers demonstrating products and techniques across a range of mediums: from acrylic and watercolor paints to screen printing to mixed media and collage and […]
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Heathers The Musical
Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. […]
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Healing Sound Bath
Pacific Grove Public Library 550 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, United StatesSound alchemist ValiAnna presents a free, monthly sound bath every month at Pacific Grove Public Library. Calm your nerves, breathe in healing vibrations from musical crystal and glass bowls. Please bring a mat or cushion to use on the floor or sit in the library's chairs. All ages welcome. Sponsored by MCGives! donations.
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Heathers The Musical
Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. […]
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East Garrison Art Festival
The East Garrison Community is hosting an Art Festival and you should check it out. Chances are you have never been there and don’t know what a nice place it is. At the Marina Equine Center there will be 30 artists, food booths, music, and fun animals. Sponsored by the East Garrison Kiwanis. https://soulofca.org/event/art-festival-east-garrison/ Marina […]
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Carmel Art Walk
Throughout Carmel by the Sea CA, United StatesFounded 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 […]
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Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium
Pacific Grove Public Library 550 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, United StatesPacific 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.
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Heathers The Musical
Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. […]
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Heathers The Musical
Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. […]
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Monterey Symphony presents Love Letter to Paris
Outdoor Forest Theater Mountain View and Santa Rita, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United StatesPerformances at Forest Theater, Carmel, Mountain View and Santa Rita Ave. The Monterey Symphony presents Love Letter to Paris September 16 and 17 at 6:30 PM at the outdoor Forest Theater in Carmel. Take a moonlit walk through the music of Paris—past, present, and cinematic. Join the Monterey Symphony for our fifth Love Letter concert, […]
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Monterey Symphony presents Love Letter to Paris
Outdoor Forest Theater Mountain View and Santa Rita, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United StatesPerformances at Forest Theater, Carmel, Mountain View and Santa Rita Ave. The Monterey Symphony presents Love Letter to Paris September 16 and 17 at 6:30 PM at the outdoor Forest Theater in Carmel. Take a moonlit walk through the music of Paris—past, present, and cinematic. Join the Monterey Symphony for our fifth Love Letter concert, […]
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Live Music at PG Library
Pacific Grove Public Library 550 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, United StatesPacific Grove Public Library presents Rhythms & Reads, monthly live music concerts. September 19 features the Miranda Perl Trio, entertaining with classic jazz and pop hits. October 10 features the Andrea Carter Trio, jazz with the vocalist from Andrea's Fault. All ages welcome, no cover.
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Open Studios Art Tour Artist Reception
Walter Lee Avery Gallery at Seaside City Hall 440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, CAJoin us for a special opportunity to meet the artists of the 2025 Open Studios Art Tour at a special Artist Reception on Friday, September 19th, at 7 PM. Open Studios Art Tour is a free, self-guided event over two weekends . This year, we’re pleased to also include a Special Exhibition featuring OSAT participating […]
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