This holiday season, shop where every purchase has purpose. Monterey State Historic Park Association invites you to discover the best-kept secret for holiday shopping at our two museum stores. Choose from: An extensive collection of holiday ornaments Artisan creations and local finds Old-fashioned toys, books, and keepsakes inspired by Monterey’s history Your purchases help fund […]
35 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.
Events
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What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
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2 events,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
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2 events,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
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2 events,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
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8 events,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
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!
Free
A monthly event to celebrate local artists in Salinas and North and South Monterey County. Live music and food/wine provided.
Free
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 […]
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Celebrate the spirit of art and community with us! This special First Friday kicks off the unveiling of Iluminado, a captivating new exhibition featuring the works of Hanif Wondir, Domini Anne, and Joe Ramos. Enjoy an inspired atmosphere with music by DJ Luna, delicious bites from Ad Astra, wine from Scheid Vineyards, and craft beer […]
Free
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Holiday parties can come with their own challenges. Even in communities where we have connection, often times the holiday party dynamic can bring a slight discomfort to an otherwise beautiful event. In the Breakthrough environment many report a sense of feeling at ease and connected in a way they just don't experience at other gatherings. […]
$55.00
Gather your family and friends and make plans to catch A Charlie Brown Christmas this December at ARIEL Theatrical. Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang share their usual wit and wisdom as they work together to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Your favorite Charles Schulz characters can’t wait to see you! Make new memories […]
$10 – $12
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2 events,
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Bring the whole family to Monterey Museum of Art for Free Family Fun Day! From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, enjoy hands-on, Iluminado-inspired art activities designed for all ages. Explore creativity together, discover new ways to make and play, and experience the museum's interactive and immersive Iluminado exhibition!
Free
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3 events,
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Introducing a new Iluminado program, Creative Grounds: Morning Coffee with the Peninsula Potters! Enjoy fresh brews from local favorite The Coffee Corner while getting hands-on with a pottery activity led by the Peninsula Potters collective. It's the perfect blend of caffeination and creativity—a relaxed, artful start to your day surrounded by community and inspiration. Open […]
Free
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Join us for an unforgettable afternoon where holiday cheer meets meaningful giving. Bring your four-legged friend and experience shopping, dining, music, and community spirit — all while supporting Peace of Mind Dog Rescue (POMDR). Every partner is contributing in their own way, and between 10–30% of every purchase goes directly back to POMDR to help […]
$10 – $25
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2 events,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
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2 events,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
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3 events,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
Gather your family and friends and make plans to catch A Charlie Brown Christmas this December at ARIEL Theatrical. Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang share their usual wit and wisdom as they work together to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Your favorite Charles Schulz characters can’t wait to see you! Make new memories […]
$10 – $12
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3 events,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
Gather your family and friends and make plans to catch A Charlie Brown Christmas this December at ARIEL Theatrical. Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang share their usual wit and wisdom as they work together to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Your favorite Charles Schulz characters can’t wait to see you! Make new memories […]
$10 – $12
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5 events,
Monterey State Historic Park Association and California State Parks invite community members and visitors alike to step back in time for a beloved holiday tradition — the 41st annual Christmas in the Adobes. The event takes place Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12–13, from 5-9 p.m., in the heart of Historic Old Monterey. For two enchanting […]
$30 – $45
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
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YOSAL presents a free winter concert Friday, December 12 at 7 PM at Sherwood Hall in Salinas. Under the direction of Music Director Jeff De Seriere and Program Director Diana Ramirez-Rosales, this concert will showcase the incredible achievement of over 200 YOSAL students. Featuring students in grades 1-12, YOSAL offers choir, basic instrument instruction, beginning […]
Free
Gather your family and friends and make plans to catch A Charlie Brown Christmas this December at ARIEL Theatrical. Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang share their usual wit and wisdom as they work together to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Your favorite Charles Schulz characters can’t wait to see you! Make new memories […]
$10 – $12
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5 events,
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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 […]
Free
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
Gather your family and friends and make plans to catch A Charlie Brown Christmas this December at ARIEL Theatrical. Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang share their usual wit and wisdom as they work together to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Your favorite Charles Schulz characters can’t wait to see you! Make new memories […]
$10 – $12
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2 events,
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Start your morning with Creative Grounds: Morning Coffee with Edi Matsumoto! Enjoy fresh brews from The Coffee Corner while learning how to paint watercolors with coffee, led by local artist Edi Matsumoto. It's the perfect blend of caffeination and creativity—a relaxed, artful start to your day surrounded by community and inspiration. Open to all experience […]
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3 events,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
Gather your family and friends and make plans to catch A Charlie Brown Christmas this December at ARIEL Theatrical. Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang share their usual wit and wisdom as they work together to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Your favorite Charles Schulz characters can’t wait to see you! Make new memories […]
$10 – $12
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2 events,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
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3 events,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
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Wow!! Welcome The Bayside Rounders, a new assembly of some of the hottest bluegrass pickers in the Bay Area! Here’s who you’ll get to see and hear on Wednesday, December 17th, when these awesome musicians bring their charm and talent to the Otter Opry stage at Monterey United Methodist Church. Jesse Appelman on mandolin leads […]
$15 – $35
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2 events,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
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2 events,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
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Enjoy FREE admission to the Museum and join us for a creative and cozy shopping experience at our Winter Art Market! Held inside the wondrous Iluminado exhibition, visitors are invited to participate in our interactive art installation, support local artists and vendors, and find the perfect gifts for the holiday season! Featured Vendors Asli Chai […]
Free
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Celebrate the holidays with the glorious sound of dozens of tubas playing Christmas and Hanukah music at this festive FREE concert! Santa will pay a visit, and the audience is encouraged to sing along. It's jolly holiday fun for the whole family! Visit TubaChristmasMontereyBay.com or e-mail [email protected] for all the details.
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Celebrate the season of light at the Winter Solstice Party! Experience how this year's Iluminado exhibition—featuring the works of Hanif Wondir and Joe Ramos—evolved through the artistic and personal contributions of our community. Enjoy an evening of art, music, and connection with beats by DJ Atmos, delicious food from Ad Astra, wine from Scheid Vineyards […]
Free
Gather your family and friends and make plans to catch A Charlie Brown Christmas this December at ARIEL Theatrical. Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang share their usual wit and wisdom as they work together to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Your favorite Charles Schulz characters can’t wait to see you! Make new memories […]
$10 – $12
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Join us for a beloved holiday tradition and take an evening back from the rush. Music Director Daniel Henriks conducts I Cantori di Carmel’s chorus and orchestra with wonderful soloists Morgan Balfour, Gabriela Estephanie Solís, David Kurtenbach Rivera, and Ben Kazez. Come with friends and let the music set a kinder pace for the season. […]
$10 – $39
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2 events,
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Join us for the Iluminado Sound Bath. Led by Jordy May of Om Studios, this restorative experience invites you to relax, recharge, and connect through sound and stillness. Please bring warm, comfortable clothing, a yoga mat and blanket/pillow to assist you in comfort as you find stillness. Open to all experience levels. Advance registration is […]
Free
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2 events,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
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2 events,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
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2 events,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
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2 events,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
Gather your family and friends and make plans to catch A Charlie Brown Christmas this December at ARIEL Theatrical. Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang share their usual wit and wisdom as they work together to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Your favorite Charles Schulz characters can’t wait to see you! Make new memories […]
$10 – $12
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1 event,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
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1 event,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
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2 events,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
Gather your family and friends and make plans to catch A Charlie Brown Christmas this December at ARIEL Theatrical. Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang share their usual wit and wisdom as they work together to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Your favorite Charles Schulz characters can’t wait to see you! Make new memories […]
$10 – $12
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First Night Monterey 2026: “We’ve Got the Beat!” Celebrate the arrival of 2026 in Historic Downtown Monterey at the region’s largest, family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts. Presented by First Night Monterey, this beloved annual festival offers nine hours of nonstop music, dance, theater, and hands-on art experiences in indoor and outdoor venues. From jazz […]
$25.00
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
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2 events,
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
Free
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5 events,
Kick off the New Year at First Friday Salinas on January 2, starting at 5pm. Join the community in the Salinas City Center for an evening filled with art, live music, local shopping, and creative experiences. Downtown businesses will be open late, including ArtWorks Salinas, Salinas Valley Art Gallery, Apotheca, XL Public House, La Gran […]
Free
What if art could change lives? A powerful new exhibit at the County of Monterey Administration building in Salinas proves it can. The installation showcases work by inmates from Soledad Correctional Training Facility—videos, audio, poetry and visual pieces that reveal the transformative potential of creativity and rehabilitation behind bars. Created through the Life on Art's […]
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!
Free
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
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Celebrate the new year at ArtWorks during our First Friday Artist Reception. Meet the artists and explore new exhibitions featuring Peggy Hartman, Mark S. Bollwinkel, and January Artist in Residence Edge (Edgar) Lorenzo. The evening also includes a special exhibition titled Ceramics, That’s Fire, showcasing ceramic works by students from Salinas High School and Everett […]
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