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 […]
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 […]
Monday, January 19, 2026
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January 19, 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 20, 2026
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January 20, 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 21, 2026
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January 21, 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 22, 2026
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January 22, 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 23, 2026
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January 23, 2026 -Art of Rehabilitation
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January 23, 2026 -BusinessWorks Presents: Get Ready to Showcase Your Art for the Open Studios!
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January 23, 2026 -The Elephant Man
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January 23, 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 […]
BusinessWorks Presents: Get Ready to Showcase Your Art for the Open Studios!
Ready to take your work from the studio to the spotlight? Join us Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10am for a free workshop designed to help artists prepare for the 2026 Open Studios Art Tour (OSAT). Artist and Arts4MC Board Member Kiran Kamath will share the practical “nuts and bolts” of exhibiting, from setting up […]
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 24, 2026
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January 24, 2026 -The Elephant Man
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January 24, 2026 -Gutenberg! The Musical
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 25, 2026
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January 25, 2026 -Choral Artists of Carmel Winter Concert
Choral Artists of Carmel Winter Concert
Choral Artists of Carmel will present their winter concert, entitled "Metamorphosis of Swans," on Sunday, January 25, from 3:00–4:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Monterey. The concert will feature the world premiere of the opera "Metamorphosis of Swans," composed by choir member Heather Green. Ms. Green is a Wagnerian soprano and composer residing […]