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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The Suri people of Ethiopia, who live in the country’s remote southwest corner, are a proud and resilient people with creative and exquisite adornment traditions. They are also passionate about preserving their culture and language. The Eloquent Suri of Ethiopia exhibition, on view already and through August 16 at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies […]
Free
Twenty-four artists from the Seaside Artist Association will be displaying work employing a variety of media at the Walter Avery Gallery. The free evening reception will be held July 19th, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Come and meet the artists, view their art and find out the inside story on those you admire! If you […]
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Opening Friday, July 5th through Sunday, September 30th, visit ArtWorks @Salinas to see the latest exhibit, “Glaze, Stain, Pour: Embodied Alter-Tales” featuring paintings by Dani Torvik. The public is invited to visit ArtWorks @Salinas from Friday – Sunday from 10 am – 2 pm weekly. There will also be special artist receptions to be held […]
Free
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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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Enjoy FREE after-hours access at the Museum on the First Friday in August. Join us for a special evening featuring a community coloring project inspired by a piece in our Into the Blue exhibition. Relax with live music by Kailey Wilson. Refreshments available for purchase from Albatross Ridge and Other Brother Beer Co.
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Join us for the latest artist reception for the ArtWorks @Salinas art exhibit Glaze, Stain, Pour: Embodied Alter-Tales by Dani Torvik, to be held on the first Friday of each month starting at 5:30 pm the first Friday of August, and September, to see the art, meet the artist, and enjoy tasty refreshments and appetizers. […]
Free
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Spend a fun-filled afternoon at the Museum creating art inspired by our Into the Blue and Bay of Life from Wind to Whales exhibitions! Enjoy free admission to the Museum and experience our exhibitions with the whole family!
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This evening of remembrance, reflection, and hope marks the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9, 1945. Gather to honor the lives lost and those affected by the violence of nuclear warfare. This is the 20th anniversary of the Peace Lantern Ceremony organized and sponsored by the […] |
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Join artist Gary Lopez for a presentation on astrophotography, a unique photographic medium that showcases the many wonders in the skies. The artist, currently featured in MMA's Into the Blue, will guide participants through his process and experiences in the astrophotography field. About the Artist: Gary Lopez is a fine art astrophotographer. His photographs are […]
$5 – $20
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An annual celebration to honor those individual or organizations that have made a profound impact on the arts in our region.
$65.00
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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 […]
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Lauren Wall will lead a crochet amigurumi of a mushroom using a pattern that the artist herself has created. Crochet can be done in an individual or group setting, creating a communication bridge for people of all ages and backgrounds Note: Some experience with crochet stitches recommended.
$35
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Pre-Series: Baroque & Unknown Book Circle Ready to dig into the history of unknown composers in advance of the Baroque & Unknown series events? Read in tandem with other local music lovers by exploring excerpts from Anna Beer’s book Sounds and Sweet Airs. Sounds and Sweet Airs details the lives of composers Francesca Caccini, Barbara […]
$30
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Photographs by Chuck Davis and Ryuijie August 30 - December 8, 2024 Yū-gen | The Language of the Sea Yū-gen | The Language of the Sea celebrates the artistry born from an adventurous collaboration of best friends. Loosely translated as a profound and implicit sense of beauty, Yū-gen is the guiding vision for guest curator […] |
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We can all use a good laugh these days! Come to the Community Stage at the Monterey County Fairgrounds and watch "Controlled Chaos" put their own twist on traditional improv. Quick wit and spontaneous energy is combined with truth in comedy to bring something fresh to the stage! A good time is guaranteed for all.
Free with the price of admission
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