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.
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Presents “Tethered Light” A Driftwood Sculpture Exhibition by Raphaele Cohen-Bacry On view January 21 – April 26
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History 165 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove,
The common Thread of an Artist, Pacific Grove Art Center
Pacific Grove Art Center 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove
Week of Events
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Presents “Tethered Light” A Driftwood Sculpture Exhibition by Raphaele Cohen-Bacry On view January 21 – April 26
The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History announces the presentation of “Tethered Light,” a sculptural exhibition by California-based artist Raphaele Cohen-Bacry, on view January 21 through April 26. The exhibition features a collection of sculptural works created from driftwood gathered along California’s rugged coastline. Rooted in the landscapes and histories of California’s shores, Tethered Light […]
The common Thread of an Artist, Pacific Grove Art Center
Guna Hebbar, Gordon Dill, and Bob Selin- three local artists from Salinas Valley Art Gallery-share a common thread of creativity. Working in different media, with distinct personal styles, they explore local landscapes and expressive interpretations of the world around them. A group exhibition exploring shared landscapes through individual artistic vision.
Mountains to the Sea
Monterey Bay Plein Air Association and Chesebro Wines present: Mountains to the Sea, Monterey County Landscapes.
Monday, April 20, 2026
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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April 22, 2026 -Earth Day Ecology & Art Exploration
Earth Day Ecology & Art Exploration
Join an Earth Day coastal experience combining ecology and art at the tide pools. Participants will explore marine life through guided observation, sketching, and hands-on creative activities led by ecologist & artist Emily Gottlieb. This session invites close attention to textures, colors, movement, and intertidal ecosystems. 📍 The Great Tide Pool 📅 Wednesday, April 22, […]
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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Friday, April 24, 2026
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April 24, 2026 -Avenue Q
Avenue Q
Avenue Q is the outrageously funny, Tony Award–winning musical that’s part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. Set on a down-on-its-luck New York block, this smart, adults-only comedy follows Princeton, a recent college grad who moves to Avenue Q in search of his purpose, only to find a hilarious mix of quirky neighbors, wisecracking […]
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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April 25, 2026 -The Decades
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April 25, 2026 -Controlled Chaos Improv at California’s First Theatre!
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April 25, 2026 -J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion
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April 25, 2026 -Avenue Q
The Decades
Exhibition Announcement: The Decades (2026 Collection) Step into The Decades, a contemporary art experience that transforms time into space. This immersive exhibition invites you to move through dynamic, dimensional environments where history, memory, and expression collide. Blending environmental installation with eclectic charcoal works, each piece reflects the essence of past decades through layered textures, cultural […]
Controlled Chaos Improv at California’s First Theatre!
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter and unpredictable fun at California’s First Theatre! Controlled Chaos Improv puts their own twist on traditional improvisational theatre. Quick wit and spontaneous energy are combined with truth in comedy to bring something fresh and fun to the stage! Grab your friends and join us for an evening […]
J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion
Bach’s St. John Passion Comes to Carmel and Santa Cruz in Intimate Chamber Performances This April, the Central Coast Chamber Choir (C4), the chamber ensemble of I Cantori di Carmel, presents J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion under the direction of Daniel Henriks. Performed with a chamber choir and an ensemble, these concerts bring Bach’s dramatic […]
Avenue Q
Avenue Q is the outrageously funny, Tony Award–winning musical that’s part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. Set on a down-on-its-luck New York block, this smart, adults-only comedy follows Princeton, a recent college grad who moves to Avenue Q in search of his purpose, only to find a hilarious mix of quirky neighbors, wisecracking […]
Sunday, April 26, 2026
No events on this day.