7 events found.
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.
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Monterey Symphony Announces 2026-2027 Season at Sunset Center
Sunset Center San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea
$50 – $90
First Friday Monterey Museum of Art
Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 559 Pacific Street, Monterey
Free
First Friday at the Miller Adobe Garden
Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 559 Pacific Street, Monterey
Free
Illustrating Nature Returns to the PG Museum on May 1
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History 165 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove,
Free
Avenue Q
Paper Wing Theatre 711 Cannery Row Suite I Monterey, Ca. 93940 711 Canner Row Suite I, MontereyWeek of Events
Mountains to the Sea
Monterey Bay Plein Air Association and Chesebro Wines present: Mountains to the Sea, Monterey County Landscapes.
Free
Monterey Symphony Announces 2026-2027 Season at Sunset Center
Monterey Symphony Announces 2026-2027 Season at Sunset Center and Love Letter to New York at the Forest Theater Performances at Sunset Center, Carmel, San Carlos and 9th Ave. Carmel/Monterey CA – Monterey Symphony announces its 81st season with two Love Letter to New York performances at the Forest Theater and six concert sets at the […]
$50 – $90
Central Coast Reflections
MBPAPA (Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association) Annual Membership Show 2026.
Monday, April 27, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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April 29, 2026 -Panel Discussion: Photography’s Role in Wildlife Conservation & Cultural Preservation
Panel Discussion: Photography’s Role in Wildlife Conservation & Cultural Preservation
How can photographs change minds and protect what matters most? Join four acclaimed image‑makers for a dynamic conversation on how visual storytelling shapes public perception, influences policy, and preserves cultural memory. What You’ll Learn • How images drive conservation outcomes and cultural preservation • Ethical guardrails in the digital era—editing, authenticity, and trust • Collaborating […]
Free
Thursday, April 30, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026 -First Friday Monterey Museum of Art
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May 1, 2026 -Night Market 831
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May 1, 2026 -First Friday Salinas
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May 1, 2026 -First Friday at the Miller Adobe Garden
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May 1, 2026 -Illustrating Nature Returns to the PG Museum on May 1
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May 1, 2026 -Avenue Q
First Friday Monterey Museum of Art
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!
Free
Night Market 831
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 […]
Free
First Friday Salinas
First Friday Salinas is a monthly tradition designed to transform Downtown into a consistent, positive space for community and culture to thrive. Come and enjoy an evening of local art, live entertainment, delicious food, and shops open late. Bring your friends and family to Salinas City Center and discover something new every First Friday of […]
Free
First Friday at the Miller Adobe Garden
Join us for First Friday at MMA and celebrate community, creativity, and culture! Enjoy FREE after-hours access at the Museum and explore the Museum's newly renovated Miller Adobe Garden, with beer and wine available for purchase and live music by Peter Barnes Martin. Get creative with our turmeric sun print art activity—an all-ages, hands-on experience […]
Free
Illustrating Nature Returns to the PG Museum on May 1
A long-standing partnership between CSU Monterey Bay and the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History continues May 1 with the 16th Annual Illustrating Nature Exhibition. Showcasing the talented work of graduates of CSUMB’s Science Illustration Program, Illustrating Nature is a tour de force in the ways scientific illustration and art take form. Thanks to the Arts Council for Monterey County and the Monterey County Board […]
Free
Avenue Q
Avenue Q is the outrageously funny, Tony Award–winning musical that’s part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. Set on a down-on-its-luck New York block, this smart, adults-only comedy follows Princeton, a recent college grad who moves to Avenue Q in search of his purpose, only to find a hilarious mix of quirky neighbors, wisecracking […]
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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May 2, 2026 -CALIDORE STRING QUARTET Chamber Music Monterey Bay
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May 2, 2026 -Chamber Music Monterey Bay Announces 59th Season: A Showcase of Masterworks, Innovation, and Cultural Stewardship at Sunset Center
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May 2, 2026 -Avenue Q
CALIDORE STRING QUARTET Chamber Music Monterey Bay
Chamber Music Monterey Bay will present the highly acclaimed Calidore String Quartet for the final concert of our 2025-2026 Season. The Washington Post wrote of the Calidore, “Four more individual musicians are unimaginable, yet these speak, breathe, think and feel as one.” As was true for our previous ensemble, the Dover Quartet, this spectacular ensemble […]
$30 – $75
Chamber Music Monterey Bay Announces 59th Season: A Showcase of Masterworks, Innovation, and Cultural Stewardship at Sunset Center
Chamber Music Monterey Bay (CMMB) announces its 59th season, presenting five evening concerts by world-class ensembles at the historic Sunset Center in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Concerts will be held on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., preceded by complimentary pre-concert lectures at 6:30 p.m., offering audiences deeper engagement with the repertoire and performers. The 2025–2026 season continues CMMB’s mission […]
Avenue Q
Avenue Q is the outrageously funny, Tony Award–winning musical that’s part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. Set on a down-on-its-luck New York block, this smart, adults-only comedy follows Princeton, a recent college grad who moves to Avenue Q in search of his purpose, only to find a hilarious mix of quirky neighbors, wisecracking […]
Sunday, May 3, 2026
No events on this day.