Events in Monterey/Salinas, CA
When you attend or sponsor the Gala for the Arts, you’re not just supporting a one-night event. You're investing in young people and artists with big dreams. You and your guests will enjoy a joyful evening of delicious food and drinks, a silent auction, and an uplifting program. We’ll honor incredible individuals: Gary Smith for …
Palenke Arts proudly presents Latin Grammy Nominees, Los Tangueros de Oeste: a Nuevo Tango ensemble steeped in the styles of Astor Piazzolla, Tanghetto, Gotan Project and Bajo Fondo, as well as the classic Tango of the Golden Era. Focusing on original compositions, the group blends beats and textures from Hip-Hop and Electronica with Flamenco influences …
Hidden Hills Ranch Hosts 7th Annual Hoedown Fundraiser October 4 Salinas, CA — August 27, 2025 — Hidden Hills Ranch invites the community to its 7th Annual Hoedown Fundraiser on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 4:30–8:30 PM at the ranch (19014 Pesante Rd, Salinas) with a fresh new dress up theme: Boots, Buckles, and Bling! …
Join us for a fun evening at the Second Annual Firefighters Charity Ball! As your local firefighters, we're dedicated to making a difference in our community. Your ticket not only grants you access to a night of community camaraderie but also supports our non-profit's initiatives, including free community events, assistance for community members after emergencies, …
Join us for a day of music, food and wine as we celebrate 25 years of empowering Monterey County’s youth. Rancho Cielo has been transforming lives through education, job training and community support — and now it’s time to raise a glass to everything we’ve built together. Be part of the celebration!
Palenke Arts and Monterey Peninsula College proudly present Día de los Muertos, a free community event honoring those who have passed. This year’s celebration will take place on Saturday, November 1, at 6 PM at the Oldemeyer Center, located at 986 Hilby Ave, Seaside, CA 93955. The evening will be hosted by Claudia Meléndez, award-winning …
Palenke Arts proudly presents award-winning singer-songwriter Ronkalunga from Baracoa/Guantánamo, Cuba. He will be performing in concert with fellow Cuban masters Carlitos Medrano (congas/cajón), Ernesto Mazar Kindelán (stand-up bass/vocals), El Niche (trumpet), Julio de la Cruz (piano) and Venezuelan guitar virtuoso Carlos Caminos. Ronaldo Rodríguez Hernández, born in eastern Cuba, the cradle of soneros and trovadores, founded: Ronkalunga in 2018 as a tribute to his African …
Mephistopheles Music Co is proud to present the third annual GHOSTLAND Music Festival, which aims to shine a light on musicians from the Monterey & Santa Cruz counties who contribute to the artistic legacy of the Central Coast. Haunt the galleries of the Pacific Grove Art Center for two nights, featuring 25 bands spanning folk, …
Celebrate the holidays with the glorious sound of dozens of tubas playing Christmas and Hanukah music at this festive FREE concert! Santa will pay a visit, and the audience is encouraged to sing along. It's jolly holiday fun for the whole family! Visit TubaChristmasMontereyBay.com or e-mail TubaChristmasMB@gmail.com for all the details.
FIRST NIGHT MONTEREY 2026 — “We’ve Got the Beat!”Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025Time: 3:00 PM – MidnightLocation: Downtown MontereyAdmission: FNM Button required (purchase at www.firstnightmonterey.org) In December at all Safeway Stores in Monterey County. Join thousands of residents and visitors for Monterey’s iconic New Year’s Eve celebration marking its 33rd year! Experience a vibrant, alcohol-free festival filled with:• 9 hours …
Singer songwriter Diana Gameros returns to Palenke Arts to present her new album! Diana Gameros is a Mexican singer/songwriter who performs songs of love, longing, and hope. Originally from Ciudad Juárez, México, and now living in San Francisco, Gameros creates inspiring music that reflects the 21st century experiences of a young indie artist at the borderlands …
Choral Artists of Carmel will present their winter concert, entitled Metamorphosis of Swans, on Sunday, January 25, from 3:00–4:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Monterey. The concert will feature the world premiere of the opera Metamorphosis of Swans, composed by choir member Heather Green. Ms. Green is a Wagnerian soprano and composer residing …
In celebration of Black History Month, Santa Cruz based Afro-Brazilian band SambDá invites audiences to an unforgettable journey from the continent of Africa to the Caribbean and Brazil. SambaDá’s full ensemble spans diverse musical backgrounds, generations, and sensibilities. Together they have developed a type of samba-reggae-funk with a universal appeal. Drawing from percussion based styles of South and …
Join us for a special evening as we present "Tribute to the Mambo" with special guest saxophonist/flautist Mitch Frohman! Mr. Frohman and the Stanford Afro-Latin Ensemble will be presenting both classic and original repertoire paying homage to the classic New York Salsa and Latin Jazz scene during its golden era. There will also be a …
Rhythms of Resistance showcases the full range of La Mecla’s cross-rhythmic dance and musical repertoire, blending together Tap Dance, Son Jarocho (music and dance from Veracruz, Mexico), and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Structured as a concert rather than a full-length production, the performance highlights excerpts from La Mezcla’s acclaimed works Ghostly Labor and Pachuquismo, while offering cultural …