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
From November 15th – December 24th Monterey’s Best-Kept Secret for Holiday Shopping Gifts for a Cause — Shop Local This Season
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 […]
Monday, November 17, 2025
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November 17, 2025 -Art of Rehabilitation
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 […]
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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November 18, 2025 -Art of Rehabilitation
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November 18, 2025 -CALIFORNIA BLUEGRASS REUNION WITH OTTER OPRY
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 […]
CALIFORNIA BLUEGRASS REUNION WITH OTTER OPRY
Having brought the house down at their first three Otter Opry performances, the California Bluegrass Reunion will be back on Tuesday, November 18th at the United Methodist Church to do it again – and it just gets better every time! This star-studded band is highlighted by the awesome fiddling of Chad Manning and features an […]
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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November 19, 2025 -Art of Rehabilitation
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 […]
Thursday, November 20, 2025
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November 20, 2025 -Art of Rehabilitation
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November 20, 2025 -RADIUM GIRLS by D.W. Gregory
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 […]
RADIUM GIRLS by D.W. Gregory
The MHS Players proudly present RADIUM GIRLS by D.W. Gregory Based on true events, RADIUM GIRLS tells the powerful story of the young women who worked at the Radium Dial Factory, painting luminous watch faces to support the World War I effort. Unknowingly exposed to deadly radiation, these brave workers faced devastating illness and an […]
Friday, November 21, 2025
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November 21, 2025 -Art of Rehabilitation
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November 21, 2025 -RADIUM GIRLS by D.W. Gregory
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 […]
RADIUM GIRLS by D.W. Gregory
The MHS Players proudly present RADIUM GIRLS by D.W. Gregory Based on true events, RADIUM GIRLS tells the powerful story of the young women who worked at the Radium Dial Factory, painting luminous watch faces to support the World War I effort. Unknowingly exposed to deadly radiation, these brave workers faced devastating illness and an […]
Saturday, November 22, 2025
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November 22, 2025 -RADIUM GIRLS by D.W. Gregory
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November 22, 2025 -“Bandstand”
RADIUM GIRLS by D.W. Gregory
The MHS Players proudly present RADIUM GIRLS by D.W. Gregory Based on true events, RADIUM GIRLS tells the powerful story of the young women who worked at the Radium Dial Factory, painting luminous watch faces to support the World War I effort. Unknowingly exposed to deadly radiation, these brave workers faced devastating illness and an […]
“Bandstand”
Music by Richard Oberacker Book and Lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker The Western Stage at Hartnell College is presenting "Bandstand," a powerful Broadway musical that honors military veterans and explores their journey home from war through music, friendship, and healing. In recognition of Veterans Day and to honor those who have served, we're […]
Sunday, November 23, 2025
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November 23, 2025 -“Bandstand”
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November 23, 2025 -RADIUM GIRLS by D.W. Gregory
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November 23, 2025 -Monterey Symphony Welcomes Back Pianist Orion Weiss for Grieg Concerto
“Bandstand”
Music by Richard Oberacker Book and Lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker The Western Stage at Hartnell College is presenting "Bandstand," a powerful Broadway musical that honors military veterans and explores their journey home from war through music, friendship, and healing. In recognition of Veterans Day and to honor those who have served, we're […]
RADIUM GIRLS by D.W. Gregory
The MHS Players proudly present RADIUM GIRLS by D.W. Gregory Based on true events, RADIUM GIRLS tells the powerful story of the young women who worked at the Radium Dial Factory, painting luminous watch faces to support the World War I effort. Unknowingly exposed to deadly radiation, these brave workers faced devastating illness and an […]
Monterey Symphony Welcomes Back Pianist Orion Weiss for Grieg Concerto
The Monterey Symphony’s continues their 80th Anniversary season on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM and Sunday, November 2023, 2025, at 3:00 PM with Music Director and Conductor Jayce Ogren. “Our November program features a piece that’s incredibly close to my heart, Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 9. Even though it was left incomplete at […]