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.
At the Ocean’s Edge, an Artist Asks Us to Look Closer
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History 165 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove,
Ernest Aines: Slow Roll Tour
Carmel High School Performing Arts Center 27990 N. Doris Watson Pl., Carmel-By-The-SeaWeek 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 […]
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 […]
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 26, 2026
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October 26, 2026 -Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
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October 26, 2026 -Ernest Aines: Slow Roll Tour
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 […]
Ernest Aines: Slow Roll Tour
Ernest Aines is an award-winning Australian singer-songwriter known for his striking voice, intricate guitar work and rich songwriting. Aines has built a growing international audience with his recent tours selling out shows and audiences responding with standing ovations along the way.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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October 27, 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 […]
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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October 28, 2026 -Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
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October 28, 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 […]
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.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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October 29, 2026 -Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
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October 29, 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 […]
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.
Friday, October 30, 2026
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October 30, 2026 -Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
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October 30, 2026 -Miss Sarah Sunshine
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October 30, 2026 -NEWBERRY & VERCH WITH OTTER OPRY AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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October 30, 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 […]
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 […]
NEWBERRY & VERCH WITH OTTER OPRY AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Growing up, Joe Newberry and April Verch absorbed traditions of home and hearth – in his Missouri Ozarks and her Ottawa Valley of Canada. Although they are on the road much of the year, the two musicians are fond of saying that they are rarely homesick, because their music means they always have a bit […]
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 31, 2026
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October 31, 2026 -Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
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October 31, 2026 -Seas the Summer
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October 31, 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 […]
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 […]
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, November 1, 2026
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November 1, 2026 -Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month
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November 1, 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 […]
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 […]