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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PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. — The Pacific Grove Museum has released their list of summer camp themes for the 2025 season with a combination of new and favorite themes and an upgraded time model where all grades (K-5) get a full day of camp running from 9am-3pm. Museum summer camps are popular because of their scientific […] Find Your Inspiration in Steinbeck Country John Steinbeck drew lifelong inspiration from the fields, towns, and people of Monterey County—and we believe you will too. Whether it's a weathered barn, a vintage farm tool, or the quiet beauty of San Lorenzo Park, our museum is filled with stories waiting to be reimagined through your art. […]
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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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2nd Opening of Urban Arts Collaborative " UNITY +RESISTANCE " a graffiti, street art & Urban style. Featuring, D/J Producer 1SOULAR, host of the Wed WRECK on KHDC Radio Billingue will be playing and performing live.
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Enjoy FREE after-hours access at the Museum, create art inspired by our current exhibitions, and listen to live music on the first Friday of every month. Enjoy local beverages from Other Brother Beer Co. and Albatross Ridge and enjoy an acoustic set by Glenn Bell. Inspired by the Monterey Biennial, this First Friday's art activity […]
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Join us for an afternoon of Free Family of Fun! Drop by the Museum between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm for an art-making lesson with a museum educator. Inspired by the Monterey Biennial's theme of Resonance and Reflection, we turn toward storytelling—how images, memory, and imagination reveal the stories we carry. Families can explore two […]
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Step right up and experience the magic of Marinelli Bros. Circus – A New Experience, dazzling audiences in Salinas starting August 7! This all-new, family-owned circus combines old-world charm with jaw-dropping innovation to deliver a thrilling show for all ages. Be part of the action in an intimate, one-ring setting where world-class performers defy gravity […]
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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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Let’s start with an on-point opinion from GRAMMY-winning banjoist and producer Alison Brown: “Rebecca Frazier is an important voice among the group of women whose musical talents and creative visions are recasting bluegrass. A triple threat, she sings, plays, and writes with fire and grace.” This “triple threat” will be gracing the Otter Opry stage […]
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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 Museum of Art invites Monterey County educators to a special evening celebrating your creativity, dedication, and the impact of arts education. Wander the galleries, experiment with hands-on art activities, and connect with fellow teachers in a relaxed, artful setting. Light refreshments will be provided, along with a preview of upcoming programs and classroom resources […]
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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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Join us for a vibrant weekend on the beautiful Monterey Bay as we celebrate the 25th Annual Turkish Arts & Culture Festival! Experience the rich and colorful traditions of Turkey through: Whirling Dervish performances Live Turkish music and folk dance Artisan vendors showcasing traditional crafts Delicious Turkish food, desserts, tea, and coffee Belly dancing and […]
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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 […]
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Join us at the Museum for a special series of Biennial Artist Mixers, made for Monterey Biennial artists and the artists of our community. Grouped by medium, this series of informal gatherings provides a unique opportunity to connect with fellow artists working within your discipline and strengthen relationships within the Central California creative community. The […]
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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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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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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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.
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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 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. […] |
