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
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 […]
Monday, November 2, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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November 4, 2026 -Toddler Gymnastics
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, November 5, 2026
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November 5, 2026 -Make & Take Crafts
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, November 6, 2026
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November 6, 2026 -Miss Sarah Sunshine
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November 6, 2026 -Monterey Peninsula Art Forum Gallery Fall Open House
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November 6, 2026 -First Friday Monterey Museum of Art
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November 6, 2026 -Night Market 831
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Featured November 6, 2026 -Featured First Friday Salinas
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November 6, 2026 -First Friday Pacific Grove Autumn Celebration!
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 […]
Monterey Peninsula Art Forum Gallery Fall Open House
The Monterey Peninsula Art Forum Gallery (MPAF), at 425 Cannery Row, invites the community to a free Open House on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can explore a fresh selection of artwork and meet some of the 33 local artists who exhibit together at this cooperative gallery. Discover this […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
First Friday Pacific Grove Autumn Celebration!
Our next First Friday Pacific Grove event will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026 from 6:00-9:00 pm. Enjoy live music, art openings, sales, restaurant specials, open studios and more. Several businesses will be hosting a Holiday Preview events, complimentary refreshments & wine.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
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November 7, 2026 -Maxwell Quartet – Chamber Music Monterey Bay
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November 7, 2026 -Seven Musicians, Two Rarely Heard Masterpieces
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November 7, 2026 -Controlled Chaos Improv at the Indoor Forest Theatre!
Maxwell Quartet – Chamber Music Monterey Bay
Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM at Sunset Center Chamber Music Monterey Bay opens its landmark 60th Anniversary Season with the internationally acclaimed Maxwell Quartet, one of Scotland's leading chamber ensembles. Renowned for its compelling performances and distinctive blend of classical masterworks with traditional Scottish folk music, the Quartet has earned international praise for […]
Seven Musicians, Two Rarely Heard Masterpieces
Seven Musicians, Two Rarely Heard Masterpieces: Chamber Music Monterey Bay Opens Its 60th Season Nov. 7 When travel barriers kept the scheduled ensemble from reaching the United States, CMMB gathered a cast of celebrated chamber musicians for an opening night built around Chausson and Schubert. Sixty years ago, a small group of music lovers on […]
Controlled Chaos Improv at the Indoor Forest Theatre!
Join us for a night of unpredictable fun and laughter when worlds collide at the Improv ProAm— where the Controlled Chaos Improv players are joined onstage with improv students!
Sunday, November 8, 2026
No events on this day.