Monterey Symphony Announces 2026-2027 Season at Sunset Center
Sunset Center San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea
$50 – $90
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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
Summer Art Camp: Splash Into Watercolor! Ages 6–8
Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 559 Pacific Street, Monterey
$275
Week of Events
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
Summer Art Camp: Splash Into Watercolor! Ages 6–8
Monterey Museum of Art offers safe, creative experiences and tons of fun for children at our downtown Pacific Street location! Summer Camps are taught by professional educators, offering a wide range of skill-building and creative outlets for children ages five through fourteen. Join MMA at the $175 Contributor Membership level to receive a 20% discount […]
$275
Summer Art Classes
A welcoming series of summer art classes for all skill levels, featuring instruction in drawing, acrylic and oil painting, landscapes, flowers, and still life in a supportive creative environment.
Monday, July 6, 2026
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July 6, 2026 -Carmel Bach Festival | PRE-FEST: Reginald Mobley Recital
Carmel Bach Festival | PRE-FEST: Reginald Mobley Recital
Counter-tenor Reginald Mobley appears in this special pre-festival recital. His acclaimed recent album, Because, has received wide attention for its exploration of spirituals, identity, and personal history, connecting this repertoire with Baroque performance practice. Mobley is recognized for his work in both early music and spirituals, and for his clear tone, musical intelligence, and strong […]
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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July 8, 2026 -Toddler Gymnastics
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July 8, 2026 -Carmel Bach Festival | PRE-FEST: Classical Cabaret
Toddler Gymnastics
Join us on Wednesdays as we partner with Shea’s Gymnastics Toddlers will learn about the basics of gymnastics through games and movement in this fun and engaging Caregiver & Me program. Recommended for children ages 2-5. Fee: Included with daily admission.
Included with daily admission, free for members!
Carmel Bach Festival | PRE-FEST: Classical Cabaret
Classical Cabaret is an intimate, cabaret-inspired evening hosted by longtime Festival orchestra member, Jesse Barrett, in Studio 105. With an open bar and a relaxed, nightclub-style atmosphere, guests will enjoy classical favorites presented in fresh, full-of-personality ways.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
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July 9, 2026 -Make & Take Crafts
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July 9, 2026 -BARKLEY COVE WITH OTTER OPRY AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Make & Take Crafts
Get crafty with us on Thursday mornings! Art making plays a central role in cognitive, motor, language, and social-emotional development. Enjoy creative exploration and make something fun to take home, too. Recommended for children ages 2 and older. Fee: Included with daily admission. free admission for members.
Included with daily admission, free for members!
BARKLEY COVE WITH OTTER OPRY AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Otter Opry *loves* to break new ground in the Monterey bluegrass scene, and here we go again: On Thursday, July 9th at Monterey United Methodist Church, East Coast student band Barkley Cove will be demonstrating in no uncertain terms what “new blood” in our favorite genre is all about. Barkley Cove is a folk/bluegrass band […]
$15 – $35
Friday, July 10, 2026
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July 10, 2026 -Miss Sarah Sunshine
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July 10, 2026 -Controlled Chaos Improv at Carmel Valley Athletic Club’s Mind & Body Studio!
Miss Sarah Sunshine
Please join our very own local celebrity, Miss Sarah Sunshine from It's Circle Time, every Friday from 10:15 to 11:00 at MY Museum. This educational and fun program will include singing, dancing, stories, and much more. It’s Circle Time is a playful learning space where songs, stories, and meaningful connections come together. Designed for young […]
Included with daily admission, free for members!
Controlled Chaos Improv at Carmel Valley Athletic Club’s Mind & Body Studio!
Come out for a night of fun with Controlled Chaos Improv at the Carmel Valley Athletic Club’s Mind & Body Studio! Controlled Chaos Improv puts their own twist on traditional improvisational theatre. Quick wit and spontaneous energy are combined with truth in comedy to bring something fresh and fun to the stage! Fueled by audience […]
$25 – $1991816323241
Saturday, July 11, 2026
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July 11, 2026 -Afternoon with the Curator: Cydney Payton
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July 11, 2026 -Carmel Art Walk
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July 11, 2026 -Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium
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July 11, 2026 -Carmel Bach Festival: Haydn The Seasons
Afternoon with the Curator: Cydney Payton
Join MMA in the galleries for an inspiring afternoon with guest curator Cydney Payton and artist Jane Olin as they share their insights into Jane Olin: Some Trees. Advance purchase is required. Seating is limited, so we recommend reserving your tickets early. $5 MMA Members, Students, Military, Under 18, and SNAP Participants with EBT $20 […]
$20
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 […]
Free
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.
Free
Carmel Bach Festival: Haydn The Seasons
Celebrate Opening Night with us after this performance on Saturday, July 11! This post-concert party will happen on the Sunset Center Terrace, and is open to all ticket holders. Haydn’s The Seasons is a large-scale oratorio depicting Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Combining chorus, soloists, and orchestra, it tells stories of nature, human labor, and […]
Sunday, July 12, 2026
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July 12, 2026 -Carmel Bach Festival: Bach & Rebel
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July 12, 2026 -Carmel Bach Festival: Music of Earth and Elysium – Candlelight Concert
Carmel Bach Festival: Bach & Rebel
This program traces how composers use music to explore our deepest responses to the world — grief and wonder, chaos and order, sorrow and joy. The journey begins in darkness and disorder: Purcell’s Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary confronts mortality, while Rebel’s Les Élémens erupts from a single “Chaos” chord, giving form to […]
Carmel Bach Festival: Music of Earth and Elysium – Candlelight Concert
This candlelit string quartet concert explores musical depictions of nature, from sunrise and weather to birdsong and the infinite, with works by Dittersdorf, Fanny Mendelssohn, Angélica Negrón, and Haydn.