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Arts & culture in Monterey

Galleries, museums, theatre, comedy and the sights not to miss in Monterey.

15 picks · 2 free · updated 12 November

Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar's Photographs of Native CaliforniaThu 12 November, 11am · Monterey Museum of ArtRex Ray: We Are All Made of LightThu 12 November, 11am · Monterey Museum of ArtAn Evening with David SedarisFri 13 November, 7pm · Sunset CenterFreeCarmel Art WalkSat 14 November, 4pm · Carmel galleriesFreeFree film: Killers of the Flower Moon (Wednesday Watch Party)Wed 18 November, 6pm · Sunset CenterMonterey Bay AquariumCannery RowCannery RowCannery RowMonterey State Historic ParkOld MontereyCarmel MissionCarmelOld Fisherman's WharfDowntown MontereyCooper-Molera AdobeOld MontereyMY MuseumDowntown Monterey
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Arts & culture in Monterey, answered

What are the best arts & culture picks in Monterey?

Right now: Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar's Photographs of Native California, Rex Ray: We Are All Made of Light, An Evening with David Sedaris and Carmel Art Walk. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels, FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: Carmel Art Walk and Free film: Killers of the Flower Moon (Wednesday Watch Party).

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Monterey and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Monterey, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.