Community

Holiday Reception at Venture Gallery

 
12/7/24
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

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.

Reception for Youth Arts Collective's Winter Show 2024

 
11/22/24
 
Free
 
Youth Arts Collective

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!

High Tea Fundraiser for Casa Serrano Adobe

 
11/22/24
 
$82
 
Casa Serrano

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 .

Donate Gently Used Halloween Costumes to MY Museum

Monterey, CA

MY Museum is accepting gently used Halloween costumes in good condition for use in our theatre by little performers. Costumes can be dropped off at the museum during regular business hours, Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm. We're located at 425 Washington Street.

Conversation Corner at The Pearl Works

 
11/19/24
 
free
 
The Pearl Works

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 .

Fleet Feet Shakeout Run for Monterey Bay Half Marathon 2024

 
11/9/24
 
free
 
Fleet Feet Monterey

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.

Meet Artist Carole Klein at Venture Gallery

 
11/25/24
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

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.

Meet Artist Carole Klein at Venture Gallery

 
11/7/24
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Carole Klein on November 7, 10am-2pm. Drop by the gallery, view the joint exhibit of paintings by Carole and Maria Poroy, and speak with Carole about her work. Maria and Carole's art will be featured at the gallery through November.

Meet Artist Maria Poroy at Venture Gallery

 
11/29/24
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Maria Poroy on November 29, 10am-2pm. Drop by the gallery, view the joint exhibit of paintings by Maria and Carole Klein, and speak with Maria about her work. Maria and Carole's art will be featured at the gallery through November.

Meet Artist Maria Poroy at Venture Gallery

 
11/5/24
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Maria Poroy on November 5, 10am-2pm. Drop by the gallery, view the joint exhibit of paintings by Maria and Carole Klein entitled Double Vision , and speak with Maria about her work. Maria and Carole's art will be featured at the gallery through November.

Glasses Repair at InSight Eyewear

Monterey, CA

If your favorite pair of glasses are broken, don't panic! Bring them to InSight Eyewear - we'll see what we can do to fix them in our lab. Our locally-owned, independent optical shop is located at 490 Lighthouse Avenue.

Franklin Street Collaborative's 4th Anniversary Party

 
11/1/24
 
 
Franklin Street Collaborative

Franklin Street Collaborative invites you to join us on Friday, November 1, 5pm-8pm, for a party celebrating our fourth anniversary in business! Enjoy a fun-filled evening with small bites, drinks, prizes, and more.

Manasiri's: Available for Pop-Up Shop Reservations

Monterey, CA

Manasiri's Crepes and Sandwiches' space is now open for pop-up shop reservations. Situated at 321 Alvarado Street, our shop offers excellent foot traffic, modern amenities, and a vibrant community.

Elevate your business with a unique pop-up experience. We have special offers and reasonable prices. DM us on Instagram for details, or call the cafe at 831-373-4646.

Annual November Skulls Art Show at Headdress 2024

 
11/3/24
 
free
 
Headdress

Headdress Salon presents our annual collaborative art show, November Skulls , featuring shadow boxes by Heather Jorgensen (a.k.a. Lili Jorge), photography by Michelle Robertson, and art by Rory Glass. We'll also have a live mural painting by Avelino Sanher during the show, 3pm-7pm!

Enjoy Uncle Nearest whiskey drinks and quesabirria tacos while we celebrate life, art, and community. All art work is for sale.

Anniversary Party and Art Show Opening at The Pearl Works

 
10/25/24
 
free
 
The Pearl Works

The Pearl Works invites you to join us for our Third Anniversary Party and the opening of our latest art exhibit, Resonance , on Friday, October 25, 6pm-8pm. Admission is free, but please register here .

Discover the beautiful, locally-made art on our walls, listen to live music, and enjoy delicious food as we mingle and celebrate.

Monterey Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Walk and Run 2024

 
10/13/24
 
Free
 
Fleet Feet Monterey

Fleet Feet Monterey is hosting the Third Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Walk and Run on Sunday, October 13 at 8am. Registration is free - sign up here. Donations to the Breast Cancer Assistance Group of Monterey County are encouraged.

Let's support cancer research, increase awareness about and access to screening and treatment, and honor the legacies of those who have courageously lived with breast cancer.

Meet Artist William Eatmon at Venture Gallery

 
10/12/24
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist William Eatmon at an artist's reception on October 12, 4pm-6pm. Drop by the gallery, view the exhibit of William's paintings of the world's largest cats, and speak with him about his work. William's art will be featured at the gallery through October.

Plant Sale at Cooper Molera, Fall 2024

 
10/12/24
 
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Cooper Molera Adobe and the Historic Garden League invite you to attend a Garden Fair on Saturday, October 12, 10am-2pm. Plants for sale (by donation) will include roses and perennials from the Cooper Molera Adobe and HGL member gardens. We'll also have dish gardens, seed packets, pots, garden books, and garden accessories. Cash only.

Voters' Forum: Water Management District 3 Candidates

 
10/17/24
 
Free
 
Hilltop Park Center

The New Monterey Neighborhood Association and the League of Women Voters are sponsoring free forums at Hilltop Community Center exploring issues and candidates before the election on November 5.

On Thursday, October 17 at 7pm, hear from the candidates for Monterey Peninsula Water Management District 3.

Voters' Forums: Airport District 3 Candidates & School District Measure A

 
10/3/24
 
Free
 
Hilltop Park Center

Tonight, we'll hear from candidates for Monterey Peninsula Airport District 3, as well as have a discussion of Monterey Peninsula School District's Measure A (a proposed bond).

The New Monterey Neighborhood Association and the League of Women Voters are sponsoring numerous free forums at Hilltop Community Center exploring issues and candidates before the election on November 5.