Wholehearted Tattoo presents a tattoo flash event fundraiser on Friday, December 13 12pm-8pm. Proceeds will benefit Monterey Peninsula Pride's Monterey County Gives campaign. We'll have pre-drawn designs celebrating LGBTQ+ culture. Details here.

Venture Gallery invites you to meet the local artists behind our December group show, A Few of My Favorite Things . Drop by the gallery for our holiday reception, view these small, favorite works of art, and speak with the creators. Attendees may enter their names in a drawing to win a $200 gallery gift certificate.

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is hosting a Preview Party for our Holiday Book Sale on Thursday, December 5, 5pm-7pm. Come to the party to get first pick of the books at our Friday-Saturday Holiday Book Sale...

Celebrate the season at a reception for Youth Arts Collective's 2024 Winter Show on November 22, 6pm-9pm. Warm up in our cozy studio, where you can enjoy hors d’oeuvres while browsing over 100 exceptional works from YAC artists and mentors. It's a perfect opportunity to find unique holiday gifts!

All ages are welcome to join an English high tea with petit sandwiches, scones with Devonshire cream, and hot tea prepared in the English style at Casa Serrano. All proceeds will benefit Monterey History and Art Association and this historic adobe building. Tickets are $82 - purchase here .

The New Monterey Neighborhood Association invites all of registered members to their free holiday pizza party at Gianni's Pizza on Sunday, December 8th, 4:30pm-6:30pm. RSVP here.

Do you live in New Monterey and want to become a registered member of the NMNA? It's only $10 per year! Help support the organization and join the holiday party. Register here.

The Pearl Works community coworking space is hosting a Conversation Corner open to all on Tuesday, November 19, 6pm-8pm. Meet some new people! This evening will be potluck style, so bring something to share. There's no charge, but please RSVP .

Join the vibrant Monterey running community for a free Shakeout Run hosted by Fleet Feet on the Saturday morning before the Monterey Bay Half Marathon. You'll have the unique opportunity to interact with sponsors and fellow participants of the Monterey Bay Half Marathon while grabbing all the race day essentials you need. Please register here.

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Carole Klein on November 25, 2pm-6pm. Drop by the gallery, view the joint exhibit of paintings by Carole and Maria Poroy entitled Double Vision , and speak with Carole about her work.

Maria and Carole's art will be featured at the gallery through November.