Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-2208, www.pgartcenter.org
“Owl” by Jose Santana. An art gala happening, March 3 from 7-9pm, celebrates student art, metal animals and more.
Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific St. Monterey. 646-3933, www.monterey.org/library
Author and illustrator Doug Hansen shares a slideshow on his two children’s books Aesop in California and Mother Goose in California on March 4 at 10:30am.
Salinas Valley art Gallery, 218 South Main St., Salinas. 422-4162, www.salinasvalleyartgallery.com
Artist Ken Takara exhibits his Okinawan-style tableware until March 24. An opening reception happens March 3 from 5-8pm.