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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At the Ocean’s Edge, an Artist Asks Us to Look Closer
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History 165 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove,
Free – $15
Week of Events
Creative Research Lab
Creative Research Lab is an 8-week studio residency for teens ages 13–19 at Play Full Ground's Dream Lab in Monterey. Through guided inquiry, creative experimentation, group critique, and one-on-one mentorship, participants develop an original project rooted in their own interests, questions, and artistic practices. The program supports emerging artists, makers, and creative thinkers in deepening […]
At the Ocean’s Edge, an Artist Asks Us to Look Closer
In “On the Edge of the Pacific,” Monica Loncola brings the life of the Monterey Bay tideline — chitons, kelp holdfasts, urchin shells and more — to the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Sept. 16 through Jan. 3 While meandering along the ocean’s edge, people often step over mussel shells, barnacles, broken crustaceans, bull […]
Free – $15
Native American Heritage Month Exhibit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. October 5 - November 25, 2026 exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month SEASIDE, Calif. - Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at […]
Free
Paper Wing Theatre: The Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show is a cult classic musical that has thrilled audiences for decades with its outrageous humor, electrifying rock score, and unapologetic celebration of individuality. Created by Richard O’Brien, this high-energy production invites you into a world where the unexpected is always just around the corner. When sweethearts Brad and Janet find themselves […]
Monday, October 12, 2026
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October 12, 2026 -Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
Oct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]
Free
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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October 13, 2026 -Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
Oct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]
Free
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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October 14, 2026 -Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
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October 14, 2026 -Toddler Gymnastics
Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
Oct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]
Free
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!
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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October 15, 2026 -Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
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October 15, 2026 -Make & Take Crafts
Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
Oct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]
Free
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!
Friday, October 16, 2026
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October 16, 2026 -Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
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October 16, 2026 -Miss Sarah Sunshine
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October 16, 2026 -Controlled Chaos Improv at California’s First Theatre!
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October 16, 2026 -Paper Wing Theatre: The Rocky Horror Show
Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
Oct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]
Free
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 California’s First Theatre!
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter and unpredictable fun at California’s First Theatre! 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! Grab your friends and join us for an evening […]
$25 – $2000881653889
Paper Wing Theatre: The Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show is a cult classic musical that has thrilled audiences for decades with its outrageous humor, electrifying rock score, and unapologetic celebration of individuality. Created by Richard O’Brien, this high-energy production invites you into a world where the unexpected is always just around the corner. When sweethearts Brad and Janet find themselves […]
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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October 17, 2026 -Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
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October 17, 2026 -Seas the Summer
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October 17, 2026 -Monterey Symphony Launches 26/27 Season with Copland’s Appalachian Spring and Violinist Alexi Kenney
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October 17, 2026 -Paper Wing Theatre: The Rocky Horror Show
Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
Oct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]
Free
Seas the Summer
Join the Western Flyer Foundation for Seas the Summer, a free community event series taking place every Saturday and Sunday from August 1 through September 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along the Moss Landing waterfront. Enjoy a variety of hands-on art and science activities, free docked tours of the historic Western Flyer and […]
Free
Monterey Symphony Launches 26/27 Season with Copland’s Appalachian Spring and Violinist Alexi Kenney
The Monterey Symphony begins its 26/27 season on Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. A second performance takes place on Sunday, October 18 at 3:00 p.m. at Sunset Center in Carmel-by-the-Sea. These concerts bring together the music of several acclaimed composers and compelling violinist, Alexi Kenney. “We begin our subscription season by featuring one of the […]
$50 – $90
Paper Wing Theatre: The Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show is a cult classic musical that has thrilled audiences for decades with its outrageous humor, electrifying rock score, and unapologetic celebration of individuality. Created by Richard O’Brien, this high-energy production invites you into a world where the unexpected is always just around the corner. When sweethearts Brad and Janet find themselves […]
Sunday, October 18, 2026
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October 18, 2026 -Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
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October 18, 2026 -Seas the Summer
Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
Oct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]
Free
Seas the Summer
Join the Western Flyer Foundation for Seas the Summer, a free community event series taking place every Saturday and Sunday from August 1 through September 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along the Moss Landing waterfront. Enjoy a variety of hands-on art and science activities, free docked tours of the historic Western Flyer and […]
Free