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Come view the incredible work of our participating OSAT artists all in one place! On display from August 3 to October 1, this ongoing gallery show is the perfect hub […]
Free
35 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.
Events
Calendar of Events
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4 events,
Come see new paintings from local artist Morgan Lewis aka Ripple in the Wild, on display at The Ship's Store in Moss Landing from August 29th through October 11th. Birds […]
Free
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, […] 
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 […]
Free – $15
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5 events,
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 […]
Included with daily admission, free for members!
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5 events,
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, […]
Included with daily admission, free for members!
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7 events,
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, […]
Free
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 […]
Included with daily admission, free for members!
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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
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. […]
Free
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6 events,
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 […]
Free
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Monterey Museum of Art The Big Weekend: Free Family Fun Day Create, Connect, Belong Sat, October 3, 2026, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Join the Museum for a weekend-long celebration […]
Free
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Reviewers have called Charged Particles “a tight and enormously talented trio.” (Jazz Times Magazine), “definitely dazzling.” (Jazz and Blues Report), and playing “fresh, energized jazz that showcases the trio’s individual […] |
4 events,
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 […]
Free
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4 events,
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 […]
Free
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5 events,
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, […]
Free
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 […]
Free
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6 events,
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 […]
Free
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 […]
Included with daily admission, free for members!
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6 events,
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 […]
Free
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, […]
Included with daily admission, free for members!
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7 events,
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 […]
Free
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 […]
Included with daily admission, free for members!
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 […] |
11 events,
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 […]
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 […]
Free
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Join us for the inaugural Pinnacles Film Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at King City Cinemas. Set against the breathtaking landscapes of Monterey County, this one day celebration of […]
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 […]
Free
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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 […]
Free
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 […]
Free
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 […] |
7 events,
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 […]
Free
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 […]
Free
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4 events,
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 […]
Free
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4 events,
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 […]
Free
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5 events,
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 […]
Free
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 […]
Included with daily admission, free for members!
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5 events,
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 […]
Free
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, […]
Included with daily admission, free for members!
|
7 events,
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 […]
Free
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 […]
Included with daily admission, free for members!
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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 […]
$25 – $2000881653889
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 […] |
8 events,
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 […]
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 […]
Free
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 […]
Free
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Monterey Symphony Launches 26/27 Season with Copland’s Appalachian Spring and Violinist Alexi Kenney
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. […]
$50 – $90
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 […] |
6 events,
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 […]
Free
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 […]
Free
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4 events,
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 […]
Free
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4 events,
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 […]
Free
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5 events,
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 […]
Free
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 […]
Included with daily admission, free for members!
|
6 events,
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 […]
Free
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, […]
Included with daily admission, free for members!
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For 60 years, Chamber Music Monterey Bay has enriched the cultural life of the Monterey Peninsula through exceptional performances and unforgettable musical experiences. Join us on Thursday, Oct. 22, for […]
$60
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6 events,
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 […]
Free
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 […]
Included with daily admission, free for members!
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 […] |
8 events,
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 […]
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 […]
Free
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 […]
Free
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10th Annual Día de los Muertos Party Jardines de San Juan is celebrating our 10th Annual Día de los Muertos Party, and we’d love for you to join us! Bring […]
$5
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 […] |
8 events,
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 […]
Free
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 […]
Free
Sunset Center Launches “Century of Creativity,” a Five-Year Journey to Its Theater’s Centennial in 2031 Carmel-by-the-Sea landmark marks the 100th anniversary of its original 1926 building with an August 26 […]
Free
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Bring the kids, the neighbors and your memories. On Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunset Center hands its entire historic campus to the community for a free […]
Free
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5 events,
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 […]
Free
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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 […]
$49
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4 events,
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 […]
Free
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5 events,
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 […]
Free
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 […]
Included with daily admission, free for members!
|
5 events,
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 […]
Free
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, […]
Included with daily admission, free for members!
|
6 events,
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 […]
Free
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 […]
Included with daily admission, free for members!
-
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 […]
$15 – $35
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 […] |
6 events,
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 […]
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 […]
Free
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 […]
Free
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 […] |
5 events,
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 […]
Free
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 […]
Free
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