Community

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Murray Wagnon on February 1, 3pm-5pm. Drop by the gallery, view Murray's exhibit entitled Souvenirs , and speak with him about his work. Murray's art will be featured at the gallery through February.

Language Studies at MIIS and Global Villagers invite you to join us for our monthly International Poetry Gathering at East Village Cafe on Jan. 26, 3pm-5pm.

Bring a poem to share in any language (your own original poem or that of a poet whom you admire), or listen and enjoy the sharing. No cover charge.

The Pearl Works community coworking space hosts a Conversation Corner open to all on the last Tuesday of every month, 6pm-8pm. Meet some new people and bring a dish or treat to share potluck style. Suggested donation is $5-$20.

Venture Gallery invites you a reception to meet our three local jewelry artists - Liliy Campos, Vanessa Martin, and Sandra Saldivar - on Saturday, January 4, 3pm-5pm. Drop by the gallery, view their join exhibit, and learn about their work.

The jewelry created by Campos, Martin, and Saldivar will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of January.

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.

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...

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.