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2025 Monterey Biennial Opening Celebration

 
5/17/25
 
Free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

All are welcome to join us in celebrating the opening of the 2025 Monterey Biennial at Monterey Museum of Art on Sat, May 17, 11am-4pm. Admission is free.

Enjoy beverages and light bites in the sculpture garden and spend time in the galleries exploring this exhibition featuring the work of 122 dynamic, diverse artists living in Central California.

Art Installation by Speak Not So Easy

 
5/11/25
 
Free
 
Near San Carlos Beach

Don't miss the free public art installation by Speak Not So Easy this Sunday, May 11, 11am- 2pm, near San Carlos Beach at the end of Cannery Row in Monterey.

Speak Not So Easy is an art and education program for youth founded in 2023 by artist and educator Mai Ryuno. This art installation aims to foster human interaction and share the message that we are all human.

Ceramic Jewelry Workshop at Casey Starks Studio

 
6/1/25
 
$120
 
Casey Starks Studio

Casey Starks Studio presents a Ceramic Jewelry Workshop on Sunday, June 1, 10am-12:30pm. Fee is $120. Register on our website.

In this workshop you'll learn how to make ceramic earrings and a pendant. Casey will teach you all the tips and tricks to create wearable pieces that you’ll want to show off every day. No experience required.

Play Full Ground Micro High School: Now Accepting Applications

Monterey, CA

Play Full Ground's new micro high school is now accepting student applications for the 2025-2026 school year!

Founder Mai Ryuno invites students and their families seeking a high school education rooted in creativity and community to join her in building this vision.

The goal? To make high school education a valuable experience of learning and growth and to nurture the creativity and happiness of young people. Learn more.

Kids Night Out (with PIZZA Dinner)

 
4/26/25
 
$75.00
 
Art Beat Studio

Join us for a fun-filled Kids Night Out —an exciting evening of creativity, art, and pizza! During this workshop, kids will enjoy a pizza dinner while having a blast working on one or two engaging art projects. While our Kids...

Meet Artist Lilly Campos at Venture Gallery

 
5/3/25
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Lilly Campos on Saturday, May 3, 3pm-5pm. Drop by the gallery, meet Lilly, and view her exhibit which captures, in glass, the essence of a perfect summer day along California’s coastline. Lilly's art will be featured at the gallery through May.

Free Screening of Documentary "Big Sur: The Way It Was"

 
4/10/25
 
Free
 
MIIS, Irvine Auditorium

The Old Monterey Foundation presents a free screening of Robert Blaisdell's historic documentary "Big Sur: The Way It Was" at Irvine Auditorium.

The film includes interviews with writers, artists, and intellectuals such as Henry Miller, Eric Barker, Emil White, and Harry Dick Ross as well as hippies, musicians, bikers, tourists, and the rugged individualists who called Big Sur home in the 1960s.

MMA Dance Party 2025

 
4/5/25
 
$25/$125
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art presents an outdoor dance party in our sculpture garden, 8pm-10pm, after our daytime Block Party .

Enjoy a music and light experience by DJ Hanif Wondir along with craft beer, wine, specialty cocktails, and delicious treats from local vendors. $25 general admission, $125 VIP admission - register online . Ages 21+ only.

LiveART 2025 at Youth Arts Collective

 
4/26/25
 
$10-$25
 
Youth Arts Collective

Youth Arts Collective invites you to our annual LiveART event on Saturday, April 26, 5pm-10pm at our studio.

Join artists, musicians, and community members for a fun evening of live art-making, music, and camaraderie as we celebrate YAC's 25th anniversary. Tickets are $10-$25 - purchase here .

Paint Your Pet Night

 
4/17/25
 
$75
 
Woofboard

Join us at Woofboard in Campbell for a fun-filled paint and sip event led by professional pet portrait artist Heather Kinney!

Suncatcher Workshop at Sovino Wine Bar

 
3/30/25
 
$60
 
Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant

Sovino Wine Bar presents a Suncatcher Workshop with Carrie of Nautilus and Sway on Sunday, March 30, 1pm-5pm. Join us for an afternoon of crafts and wine as we make our own suncatchers!

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Beginning Free Motion Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber

 
4/26/25
 
$80
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Beginning Free Motion Machine Stitching Workshop taught by Lyn Sandberg. Fee is $80 - register here .

Tired of straight lines and "in the ditch" quilting? Free motion quilting will set you free! In this class we will practice the most common motifs such as pebbles, flowers, and cursive writing.

Japanese Komebukuro Bag Workshop at Slowfiber

 
5/10/25
 
$150
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a two-part Komebukuro Bag Workshop on 5/10 & 5/24. Fee is $150 - register here .

In class, you'll create a bag made from ten 8.5" squares: a lined, structured, medium-sized bag good for holding a portable project like your knitting or your lunch.

Moyozashi Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber

 
3/22/25
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Moyozashi Sashiko Stitching Workshop taught by textile artist Kris Nardello on March 22, 11am-4pm. Fee is $85 - register here.

In this workshop, you'll create a template to mark the cloth, discover the best way to stitch lines in traditional Moyozashi style, and get help creating an effective color palette of threads.

Intermediate Free Motion Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber

 
5/31/25
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents an Intermediate Free Motion Stitching Workshop taught by Lyn Sandberg on May 31, 12:30pm-5pm. Fee is $85 - register here.

Free Motion Collage using a sewing machine combines raw edge applique, design, and free motion quilting. Layer backing, batting, and applique-able shapes and sew it together all at the same time.

Meet Artist Gordon Mayfield at Venture Gallery

 
4/5/25
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Gordon Mayfield on Saturday, April 5, 3pm-5:30pm. Drop by the gallery, view Gordon's exhibit of his beautiful watercolor landscape paintings, and speak with him about his work. Gordon's art will be featured at the gallery through April.

Introduction to Handbuilding Pottery at Casey Starks Studio

 
4/27/25
 
$150
 
Casey Starks Studio

Join an Introduction to Handbuilding Pottery Workshop at Casey Starks Studio on Sunday, April 27, 2pm-4:30pm. Fee is $150. Register here.

In this class you'll learn general techniques including slab, pinch, and coil. Come with your ideas, play with clay, and make up to two pieces with Casey's help! Classes limited to 4 students.

Paint a Ceramic Egg at Casey Starks Studio

 
4/1/25
 
$45
 
Casey Starks Studio

Casey Starks Studio presents a Paint a Ceramic Egg Workshop on Tuesday, April 1, 6pm-7:30pm. Fee is $55. Register on our website.

Looking for an easy and fun project to do with your pals? Come to the studio and paint a ceramic egg! No experience required.