Monterey Symphony Association Located at Sunset Center, Tenth & San Carlos, A full professional symphony orchestra which presents concerts from October to June and features internationally acclaimed guest artists., 831-624-8511, 800-698-1138

Staff Players Repertory Company Located at Indoor Forest Theater, The oldest continually producing theater in Carmel, this repertory provides an array of entertaining performances plus it features a Children's Experimental Theater which is a classical theater arts conservatory for children of all ages., 831-624-1531

Forest Theatre Guild Located on Mountain View & Santa Rita, The ultimate Carmel experience, you can have a picnic under the stars in front of a roaring fire pit while enjoying outstanding play performances by this theater guild., 831-626-1681

Pacific Repertory Theatre Located on Monte Verde Between Eighth & Ninth, This dynamic, professional live theater presents performances at three unique, historic Carmel venues for both residents and visitors., 831-622-0100

Paper Wing Theatre Company, The 243 Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901, Quality live theatre performances for the community, presented in the historic FOX Theatre., 831-675-0521

Carmel Arts Festival Various Locations, This art festival takes place each May for four days and it features gallery events, lectures, receptions and demonstrations, as well as a Plein Air Painting competition and an outdoor show that features art in a variety of mediums. , 831-642-2503

Carmel Bach Festival Located at Northwest Corner of Mission & Tenth, Called the "preeminent American Bach festival", this 23 day festival takes place each year in July and August and it offers concerts, recitals, lectures, and social events., 831-624-1521

Art & Wine Festival Located at Carmel Barnyard, Stroll through gardens, sample local wines, visit exhibiting local artists, listen to the music of Easy Street, and sample specialty foods during this exquisite festival which takes place each June., 831-624-9035

Caber Parade Located on Downtown Ocean Avenue, This parade, which takes place at the end of July/first part of August, features pipe bands, Scottish dancers, and athletes carrying the Ceremonial Caber down Ocean Avenue., 831-620-2020