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The Ghostland music festival enters its second year as a showcase for local artists. Monterey County Weekly

An epic day of dancing ushers in a new chapter for the modern music festival. Monterey County Weekly

The first Worlds Away electronic dance music festival lands at the Monterey Fairgrounds with an epic day of dancing and DJs. Monterey County Weekly

The new Worlds Away music festival promises a cutting-edge experience to go with the beats. Monterey County Weekly

Wave Street Studios is finally able to expand its programming, enabled by a new type of liquor license. Monterey County Weekly

The annual West End Celebration in Sand City returns with diverse music from both local and touring artists. Monterey County Weekly

DJ Frank Padilla transforms the Salty Seal into an electronic music dance venue on a weekly basis. Monterey County Weekly

Once loaded with reggae talent, Cali Roots has a shifting and inclusive landscape of genres. Monterey County Weekly

Composer John Wineglass paid homage to Indigenous heritage, helping him understand his own story. Monterey County Weekly

I Cantori di Carmel hosts a first-ever operatic performance showcase at the Forest Theater. Monterey County Weekly

Summer 2024 is shaping up to be full of new local music and venues. Monterey County Weekly

City and Colour begins his 2024 U.S. tour at the Golden State Theatre with a cathartic album release. Monterey County Weekly

South African guitarist Derek Gripper transcribes songs from the kora, resulting in a unique sound. Monterey County Weekly

Monterey Symphony’s Nicola Reilly goes beyond formal orchestral concerts with fun events celebrating community. Monterey County Weekly

Two jazz singers have been keeping their family’s local musical legacy alive. Monterey County Weekly

Sierra Ferrell comes to share her eccentric sound and lesson-worthy tales at the Golden State Theatre. Monterey County Weekly

Two veterans of the local music scene release their first single as a duo. Monterey County Weekly

Eclectic bassist Zach Westfall starts the next chapter of his artistic career with a jazz residency. Monterey County Weekly

A new podcast built locally in Monterey is uplifting the local music scene, one artist at a time. Monterey County Weekly

Choral group welcomes the holiday season with two performances at the Carmel Mission. Monterey County Weekly

Pacific Grove native Katie Hazdovac is channeling her musical theater training into a singer-songwriter career. Monterey County Weekly

Transplanted New York jazz musician Peter Barnes Martin celebrates his debut album with shows throughout May. Monterey County Weekly

New Canon Theatre Co.’s next play, a world premiere, highlights underrepresented voices and their stories. Monterey County Weekly

In collaboration with the Carmel Dance Festival, local artist Simon Bull finds a way to freeze movement in time. Monterey County Weekly

Local R&B group SEA.LVL brings fun, youthful energy to the stage by adhering to a strict no-rehearsals rule. Monterey County Weekly

Art, Theatre & Culture

Halloween costumes come in different varieties, but the key is finding what inspires you. Monterey County Weekly

The Western Stage brings Emilia, a radical feminist story of resilience from Shakespeare’s backyard. Monterey County Weekly

Monterey Burning Man Regional Group holds a decompression celebration to educate visitors on its culture. Monterey County Weekly

At the Big Sur Fashion Show, couture may not last the night – but that’s part of the attraction. Monterey County Weekly

Salinas’ nightlife scene invites people to have fun while also celebrating the city’s historic downtown. Monterey County Weekly

Car Week brings out laureates of vintage racing at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Monterey County Weekly

Ballare Carmel portrays layered tragedy through outdoor dance performance. Monterey County Weekly

'Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill' is an immersive telling of Billie Holiday's story. Monterey County Weekly

Several Monterey County organizations invite everyone to join in to celebrate Juneteenth. Monterey County Weekly

A local actor played a role in the third iteration of the 'Birdemic' film series, lauded as ‘the worst’ movies. Monterey County Weekly

Gravel racing makes its return for the third year at the Sea Otter Classic; the course and community promise arduous fun. Monterey County Weekly

A local jade hunter and carver houses part of his collection of artifacts in an unannounced gallery in Pacific Grove. Monterey County Weekly

A recent arrival on the Peninsula, artist Ekaterina De La Torre likes the medium to lead the way. Monterey County Weekly

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