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
Nominate a Champion of the Arts!
Nominations for Champion of the Arts are closing soon! We know there are many amazing individuals, organizations, and businesses making a powerful impact on the arts in Monterey County. Now’s the time to recognize their inspiring work! The Champions of the Arts™ award, presented by Arts4MC, honors those who foster creativity, promote cultural engagement, and […]
Monday, January 12, 2026
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January 12, 2026 -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, January 13, 2026
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January 13, 2026 -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 […]
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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January 14, 2026 -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, January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026 -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 […]
Friday, January 16, 2026
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January 16, 2026 -Art of Rehabilitation
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January 16, 2026 -New Monarch Butterfly Documentary to Screen at Pacific Grove Museum
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January 16, 2026 -The Elephant Man
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January 16, 2026 -Gutenberg! The Musical
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 […]
New Monarch Butterfly Documentary to Screen at Pacific Grove Museum
The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History has been studying numbers of Western monarch butterflies since 1997, and that work, along with work of other organizations, is featured in a new full-length documentary by filmmaker Ian A. Nelson. Screening at the Museum on January 16 the film, titled Western Monarch Butterflies: Protecting Our Pollinators, follows […]
The Elephant Man
In 1880s London, John Merrick is a horribly deformed young man – a victim of rare skin and bone diseases. Under the care of celebrated physician Frederick Treves, Merrick slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane gentleman, desperate to be recognized as a man like any other.
Gutenberg! The Musical
A hilarious love letter to Broadway Get ready for big laughs, bigger dreams, and two actors playing ALL the roles! Gutenberg! The Musical is a fast-paced, absurdly funny show about two hopeful writers who perform their epic musical for an audience, hoping it’s their big break. With nothing but enthusiasm, imagination, and a whole lot […]
Saturday, January 17, 2026
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January 17, 2026 -Artist Talk for Refuge III
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January 17, 2026 -Pacific Grove Museum Opens 2026 with Major Slate of Exhibits and Events – LiMPETS RIM teacher training
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January 17, 2026 -Artist Talk for Refuge III
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January 17, 2026 -The Elephant Man
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January 17, 2026 -Gutenberg! The Musical
Artist Talk for Refuge III
Asian American artists talk about work in an exhibition curated by Judy Na Omi Shintani at Luna Gallery in San Juan Bautista. Followed by reception for the artists.
Pacific Grove Museum Opens 2026 with Major Slate of Exhibits and Events – LiMPETS RIM teacher training
The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History has an ambitious plan for its 2026 exhibits and events schedule, with the first six months of the year encapsulating everything from driftwood sculpture to great white sharks. Under the leadership of Executive Director Dr. Rachel M. Miller, the Museum has seen unprecedented growth in exhibits, outreach, and […]
Artist Talk for Refuge III
Asian American artists talk about work in an exhibition curated by Judy Na Omi Shintani at Luna Gallery in San Juan Bautista. Followed by reception for the artists.
The Elephant Man
In 1880s London, John Merrick is a horribly deformed young man – a victim of rare skin and bone diseases. Under the care of celebrated physician Frederick Treves, Merrick slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane gentleman, desperate to be recognized as a man like any other.
Gutenberg! The Musical
A hilarious love letter to Broadway Get ready for big laughs, bigger dreams, and two actors playing ALL the roles! Gutenberg! The Musical is a fast-paced, absurdly funny show about two hopeful writers who perform their epic musical for an audience, hoping it’s their big break. With nothing but enthusiasm, imagination, and a whole lot […]
Sunday, January 18, 2026
No events on this day.