• Tales from the Western Flyer: Stories, Legends & the Voyage Ahead

    Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, California

    The Western Flyer has been home to fishermen, scientists, sailors, and storytellers for nearly a century—so you can bet this old Monterey seiner has some stories to tell! On the eve of its return voyage to the Gulf of California, join the Western Flyer Foundation and Monterey History & Art Association for an evening of remarkable tales, […]

    $30
  • Central Coast Conference – Seldom Heard History of the Civil War Era

    Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, California

    Greetings American History enthusiasts, Registration is now open for the 2nd annual Central Coast Conference, to be held at the Stanton Center on Custom House Plaza during the first weekend in May, 2025. Another fantastic lineup of scholars have signed on for the event, including professors from Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, and Duke, and the new […]

  • FREE to BE

    Stanton Theater 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

    An unprecedented concert event is coming to the Stanton Center on Sunday, June 1st at 3pm! Join us as we welcome the Arts Council of Monterey’s Artist Grant recipient LiSára for Free to BE: the world premiere of her live concert immersion. An afternoon of all-original music, sound healing, and multi-sensory art to awaken the […]

  • 2025 La Merienda

    Memory Garden 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

    Sorry, La Merienda is sold out. If you have questions or to be placed on the waiting list, please email lamerienda2025@gmail.com. 2025 Annual La Merienda Celebration – the City of Monterey’s 255th birthday party features music, dance, costume, and a barbecue buffet extravaganza by Old Fisherman’s Grotto Chefs and the VIP Merienda Barbecue Committee who will […]

  • Monterey Bay Jade Festival 2025

    Custom House Plaza, Monterey State Historic Park Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

    FREE ADMISSION • JADE EXHIBITION • JADE SUMMIT • LIVE MUSIC • AND MORE Friday June 13 12 noon – 6pmSaturday June 14 10am – 6pmSunday June 15 10am – 4pm Come join us for the 6th Annual Monterey Bay Jade Festival. Featuring 40+ vendors offering Jade Carvings, Jewelry, Sculptures, Rough and Specimens The Monterey […]

  • The Presidios of Monterey

    McCone Building 499 Pierce Street, Monterey, California, Côte d'Ivoire

    Join us for an engaging illustrated talk on the Presidios of Monterey, presented by Cameron Binkley, Command Historian at the DLI. Date and time Thursday, July 31, 20256-7:30pmDoors at 5:30pm Location McCone Building499 Pierce Street Monterey, CA 93940 About this event Welcome to “The Presidios of Monterey” Event! Come join us at the McCone Building for a […]