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MY Museum Creation Station Wish List

Those of you who've visited the non-profit Monterey County Youth Museum know that our Creation Station is a magical place where kids can choose from lots of different items to create their own art. It's hand-on fun for everyone!...

Order Takeout at Montrio & Support Monterey County Rape Crisis Center

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal - has designated the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for September and October 2023.

When you order takeout food from Montrio , 10% of your order will automatically be donated to this center providing ongoing advocacy and support for all survivors of sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse. (Please note: this offer does not apply to delivery orders.)

Meet Artist Tamara Selyangina at Venture Gallery

 
9/16/23
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Tamara Selyangina in person on Saturday, September 16, 3pm-6pm. Drop by the gallery, view her new exhibit entitled Beautiful Monterey Peninsula , and speak with her about her work. Tamara's paintings will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of September.

Manasiri's Second Anniversary Party

 
9/1/23
 
 
Manasiri's Crepes and Sandwiches

Manasiri's Crepes and Sandwiches invites you to join us for a party celebrating our second anniversary on Friday, September 1, 4pm-6pm. Everyone is welcome - come enjoy snacks and drinks with us including fruit, charcuterie, and more. Feel free to...

Open House at Cha-ya in Honor of Temia

 
8/26/23
 
free
 
Cha-Ya Monterey Teahouse Boutique

Cha-ya Japanese Tea and Things invites you to join us on Saturday, August 26, 3pm-5pm, for an Open House to honor our dear friend and colleague Temia as she leaves Monterey and begins the next chapter of her life in Virginia.

Wendi Kirby Music Grand Opening Celebration

 
8/24/23
 
free
 
Wendi Kirby Music, LLC

Wendi Kirby Music invites you to join us for a Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, August 24, 5pm-7pm. Enjoy a ribbon cutting ceremony plus live music, wine, and small bites. All are welcome!

Wendi Kirby Music strives for excellence in creative music education for all ages, from little ones to seasoned adults.

Coworking Day Open House at The Pearl Works

 
8/9/23
 
free
 
The Pearl Works

Join The Pearl Works as we celebrate the global movement of coworking with a free Coworking Day and Open House on Wednesday, August 9, 9am-6pm. In a culture that values the individual, The Pearl Works is unlocking the power of...

Celebrate PARK(ing) Day at Parklets in Old Monterey 2023

 
9/15/23
 
free
 
Old Monterey

The City of Monterey invites you to celebrate PARK(ing) Day, when we'll transform parking spaces into temporary parks on Alvarado Street between Pearl and Franklin. These parklets will feature green spaces, outdoor seating, and fun and educational booths.

Youth Arts Collective Needs Frames

Do you have extra frames at home? Here's your chance to clean out your closet and support Youth Arts Collective's art shows!

Every year, YAC gets more and more pieces with each show that we open. If you have...

Open House, 2023 Summer Art Show at YAC

 
7/29/23
 
free
 
Youth Arts Collective

Youth Arts Collective invites you to a Summer Art Show Open House in our studio on Saturday, July 29 & August 5 & 12, 12pm-4pm. View and purchase work by young local artists!

YAC's Summer Art Show will open online on July 29 and run through September. Visit the online show here.

Addressing Mental Health with Monterey County's Families

 
7/18/23
 
free
 
Monterey Public Library

Join the Ohana mental health team experts at Monterey Public Library as they share how Ohana, CHMP's innovative youth mental health program, is addressing the mental health crisis in Monterey County youth through treatment and prevention.

There will be...

Addressing Mental Health with Monterey County's Families

 
7/28/23
 
free
 
Monterey Public Library

Join the Ohana mental health team experts at Monterey Public Library as they share how Ohana, CHMP's innovative youth mental health program, is addressing the mental health crisis in Monterey County youth through treatment and prevention.

There will be...

The Pearl Works: Call for Art - Deadline August 5

The Pearl Works, located at 288 Pearl Street, is seeking art for their next show, Symbiosis , a juried exhibition of work by emerging artists from around Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties addressing the theme of symbiosis: mutually beneficial relationships between two groups or organisms.

Get more information and submit your art here by Saturday, August 5.

Construction in Front of Monterey Public Library, July 6-13

Construction will take place in front of Monterey Public Library, July 6-13, 2023, replacing the sidewalk along Pacific Street.

During that time, the library will only be accessible through the back entrance. the Library's back parking lot will be...

Order Takeout at Montrio & Support MY Museum

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal - has designated MY Museum as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for July and August 2023.

What does this mean? When you order takeout food from Montrio , 10% of your order will automatically be donated to this nonprofit children's museum in Downtown Old Monterey where curiosity and creativity flourish and both children and adults can discover the thrill of lifelong learning. (Please note: this offer does not apply to delivery orders.)

Opening Reception for "In Full Bloom" at Venture Gallery

 
7/1/23
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to join us for an opening reception celebrating Venture Gallery's July exhibit, In Full Bloom by local artist Edi Matsumoto , on Saturday, July 1, 3pm-6pm. Drop by the gallery, view Edi's new paintings, and speak with her about her work.

Meet Artist Edi Matsumoto at Venture Gallery

 
7/29/23
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Edi Matsumoto in person on Saturday, July 22 and 29, 10am-2pm. Drop by the gallery, view her new exhibit entitled In Full Bloom , and speak with her about her work. Edi's paintings will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of July.

Meet Artist Edi Matsumoto at Venture Gallery

 
7/22/23
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Edi Matsumoto in person on Saturday, July 22 and 29, 10am-2pm. Drop by the gallery, view her new exhibit entitled In Full Bloom , and speak with her about her work. Edi's paintings will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of July.

Meet Artist Barbara Lee Furbush at Venture Gallery

 
6/24/23
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Barbara Lee Furbush in person on Saturday, June 24, 5pm-7pm. Drop by the gallery, view her new exhibit entitled Ephemeral Evolutions , and speak with her about her work. Barbara's prints will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of June.

Order Takeout at Montrio & Support Loaves, Fishes & Computers

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal - has designated Loaves, Fishes & Computers as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for the month of June 2023.

What does this mean? When you order takeout food from Montrio , 10% of your order will automatically be donated to this local nonprofit which provides low-cost computers and computer literacy classes to low-income families in Monterey County. (Please note: this offer does not apply to delivery orders.)

Youth Arts Collective: Pride Pop-Up Art Show 2023

 
6/1/23
 
 
Youth Arts Collective

June is Pride Month, and Youth Arts Collective is kicking it off with our upcoming Pride Pop-up Art Show opening on Thursday, June 1. It will be on exhibit at the studio and on our website . View it in person Mon-Fri, 3–7pm, and Sat, 12-4pm.

YAC is proud to be an LGBTQ+ affirming space, providing a space for young artists to find, express, and celebrate their identities.