Arts Council for Monterey County

First Friday Monterey Museum of Art
2025-09-05 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Heathers The Musical
2025-09-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-06 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-07 15:00 - 17:00 | 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.

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.
