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.
Week of Events
Open Studios Art Tour Special Exhibition
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 . 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 […]
Open Studios Art Tour Weekend 1
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, giving you the chance to visit artists’ studios, explore their creative processes, and even take home a one-of-a-kind piece. Plan your journey easily with our mobile app and printed […]
Monday, October 6, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
No events on this day.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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October 9, 2025 -Art of Rehabilitation
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October 9, 2025 -Digital Art Master: Presentation by Hanif Panni
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October 9, 2025 -Healing Sound Bath
Art of Rehabilitation
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 […]
Digital Art Master: Presentation by Hanif Panni
The Central Coast Art Association presents a discussion with contemporary artist, Hanif Panni. Come learn more about digital art and see how this true master uses digital tools in his work. El Estero Center 777 Pearl Street in Monterey Free to attend.
Healing Sound Bath
Sound alchemist ValiAnna presents a free, monthly sound bath every month at Pacific Grove Public Library. Calm your nerves, breathe in healing vibrations from musical crystal and glass bowls. Please bring a mat or cushion to use on the floor or sit in the library's chairs. All ages welcome. Sponsored by MCGives! donations.
Friday, October 10, 2025
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October 10, 2025 -Art of Rehabilitation
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October 10, 2025 -TONY FURTADO TRIO WITH OTTER OPRY AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Art of Rehabilitation
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 […]
TONY FURTADO TRIO WITH OTTER OPRY AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
What do you get when you put three brilliant multi-instrumentalists together? You get a fantastic show! And that’s just what Otter Opry has in store for you on Friday, October 10th, with the unbeatable combination of Tony Furtado, Luke Price, and Simon Chrisman bringing their special brand of music to the stage. Tony is an […]
Saturday, October 11, 2025
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October 11, 2025 -Carmel Art Walk
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October 11, 2025 -Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium
Carmel Art Walk
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 […]
Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium
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.
Sunday, October 12, 2025
No events on this day.