Sand City's West End Celebration
2025-08-24 12:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
The West End Celebration is back — and bigger than ever! Over 170 incredible artists & vendors are taking over Sand City for a weekend of art-fueled magic! 🛍️🎶

From bold painters and sculptors to handmade goods, and one-of-a-kind creations — this is the ultimateshowcase of creativity on the Central Coast. 🌊

🎶 Live music on multiple stages
🖐️ Meet-the-makers
🌮 Local food & craft drinks
🎭 Surprises around every corner

Come for the vibes, stay for the art. This isn’t just a street fair — it’s a full-on celebration of everything that makes this community wildly creative and totally unforgettable.
📅 Don’t miss it! August 23-24

Heathers The Musical
2025-08-24 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-29 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-30 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-31 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-06 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-12 20:00 - 22:00 and 2 more dates | CA
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.
When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized a$$
…but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.

Are We Friends Yet!? Regional Artist Social
2025-08-27 18:30 - 20:30 | CA
Calling all artists and arts enthusiasts in the Gilroy, Hollister, Watsonville, and Salinas region! Join us at La Casa de Cultura y Arte, Girloy’s new home for arts and culture, to build connections, introduce your artistic practice, and co-create a shared vision for our broader regional arts landscape. Wednesday, August 27th, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm 140 5th Street, Gilroy, CA 95020 RSVP at https://bit.ly/arewefriendsyetartistsocial
Hosted by La Casa de Cultura y Arte, @la.ofrenda.festival , @alisalarts , @delicafe_3hermanos
Presented by @sanbenitoarts_ @svcreates @artscouncilsc @arts4mc

Author Rob Osler
2025-08-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Pacific Grove Public Library, 550 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Pacific Grove Library hosts award-winning mystery author Rob Osler, writer of “The Case of the Missing Maid” and “Devil’s Chew Toy.” Free for all ages, light refreshments provided; book signing to follow.

First Friday Monterey Museum of Art
2025-09-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, 93940
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 Artist Reception: Featuring Exhibit by Andy Williams
2025-09-05 17:00 - 19:30 | ArtWorks @Salinas, 262 Main Street, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Celebrate 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 Jill Casty and bold acrylic paintings by Gregorytheartist. This month’s featured resident artist, Nate Stapleton, presents his work titled “Blending the Abstract with the Fantastic.” Nate’s paintings combine elements of abstraction and fantasy, exploring themes of hope, pain, alienation, and wonder. You will also find works by local artists and artisans, including Shagufta Khan, Edge Lorenzo, Victoria Lee, Cristal Hamer, Deborah Good, and Kenji Tanner.
Come meet the artists, explore the open studios, and enjoy a vibrant evening of local creativity. Free and open to the public.
ArtWorks Salinas | 262 Main Street, Salinas
Friday, September 5th at 5 PM
Gallery hours: Friday to Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
Learn more at https://arts4mc.org/artworks/

Night Market 831
2025-09-05 17:00 - 21:00 | sand city art park, 525 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA, 93955, 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 a safe, fun, and inclusive community space, featuring a rotating lineup of local performers, creatives, and entrepreneurs who bring their talents to life each month.

Open Studios Art Tour Special Exhibition
2025-09-06 - 2025-11-06 | Walter Lee Avery Gallery at Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, CA, 93955
Discover 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 [October 11–12 & 18–19, 2025]. 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 running from Sept. 8 – Nov. 6. Experience the magic of original artwork up close, meet the artists at the Artist Reception on Friday, Sept. 19, and get inspired by the incredible talent in our community.
Also includes Special Exhibition at the Walter Lee Avery Gallery:
Sept. 8 – Nov. 6, 2025, | Mon. – Fri. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
And don’t miss your chance to meet the OSAT artists at the Artist Reception: Friday, Sept. 19th at 7pm

Palace Art & Office Supply 76th Anniversary Fall Celebration Weekend
2025-09-06 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-07 10:00 - 18:00 | Palace Art & Office Supply, 1501-K 41st Ave, Capitola, 95010
Get 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 beyond. Plus, chances to win prizes and walk away with art that you create throughout the event.

Healing Sound Bath
2025-09-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Pacific Grove Public Library, 550 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Sound 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.

East Garrison Art Festival
2025-09-13 10:00 - 16:00 | CA
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.
Art Festival (East Garrison)

Marina Equestrian Center Park
5th Ave, Marina, CA 93933

Carmel Art Walk
2025-09-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Throughout Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93921, 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 the Carmel-by-the-Sea artist colony legacy. Follow the blue lanterns at each gallery.

Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium
2025-09-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Pacific Grove Public Library, 550 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, 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.

Monterey Symphony presents Love Letter to Paris
2025-09-16 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-17 18:30 - 21:30 | Outdoor Forest Theater, Mountain View and Santa Rita, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93922, United States
Performances 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, a sparkling celebration of Paris and the unforgettable music it has inspired. From Offenbach’s high-spirited Can Can to Fauré’s lush Pavane and Gershwin’s jazzy An American in Paris, the evening brims with beauty.
We’re thrilled to feature three phenomenal vocalists: Love Letter favorite Malinda DeRouen returns to bring the timeless Édith Piaf classics La Foule and La Vie en rose to life; Bernard Holcomb joins Leberta Lorál for a showstopping Phantom of the Opera duet; and Lorál dazzles in Bizet’s Habanera and Michel Legrand’s I Will Wait for You.
You’ll also hear music from beloved films including Beauty and the Beast, Ratatouille, Amélie, and more! This is your passport to a Parisian dreamscape—romantic, nostalgic, and utterly enchanting. Join the Monterey Symphony for a passionate homage to the city that continues to inspire the world’s greatest music and films.
TICKETS: montereysymphony.org or (831) 646-8511, $57, $12 for students, teachers and military – (general admission)
About the Monterey Symphony: The Monterey Symphony was founded in 1946 and incorporated in 1947. The Symphony’s mission is to entertain and engage our community through musical performance and education.
www.montereysymphony.org

Live Music at PG Library
2025-09-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Pacific Grove Public Library, 550 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Pacific 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.

Open Studios Art Tour Artist Reception
2025-09-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Walter Lee Avery Gallery at Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, CA, 93955
Join 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 [October 11–12 & 18–19, 2025]. 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 running from Sept. 8 – Nov. 6 and this Artist Reception.
Special Exhibition at the Walter Lee Avery Gallery:
Sept. 8 – Nov. 6, 2025, | Mon. – Fri. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Artist Reception: Friday, Sept. 19th at 7pm

Carmel Valley Gem and Mineral Society Gem Show
2025-09-20 10:00 - 2025-09-21 17:00 | Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
🌟 Get ready to rock! 🌟
Join the Carmel Valley Gem and Mineral Society for a dazzling weekend of discovery at its 63rd annual GEM SHOW!
Explore a treasure trove of gems, minerals, fossils, crystals, and handcrafted jewelry. Enjoy the silent auction and exhibits for all ages. Whether you’re a jewelry maker, seasoned collector or just rock-curious, this family-friendly event promises sparkle and surprises around every corner.
More info: cvgms.rocks

Pacific Grove Art Expo
2025-09-20 15:00 - 21:00 | Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
This multimedia event will transform Lighthouse Avenue into a corridor of creativity with film screenings, street vendors, and performances. The Expo celebrates collaboration and diversity in the arts. Screenings will be hosted at venues throughout downtown Pacific Grove.
Tickets: $12.00 Arts Expo Pass

Monterey Jazz Festival
2025-09-26 10:00 - 2025-09-28 22:00 | CA
The Monterey Jazz Festival is the longest continuously-running jazz festival in the world and is held annually on the 20-acre, oak-studded Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey, Calif.
Monterey Jazz is about much more than our annual Festival. From our all-star touring ensembles, summer camps, and recitals, to local pop-up concerts and bringing professional jazz musicians into our schools, Monterey Jazz is active and happening all year round.
Tickets starting at $68 for Single-Day Grounds Access or $88 for Single-Day Arena Access (3-Day Tickets are available)
