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Past Events

SandBox has a growing reputation for debuting groundbreaking compositions and exposing new audiences to off-the-radar repertoire. 

 

We've hosted Grammy winners, film makers, dancers, poets, singers, and more over the course of the past three seasons. Audiences of SandBox have been treated to intimate performances by the Alexander String Quartet, the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg, as well as local stars Edwin Huizinga, Nicola Reilly, and others. 

The Monterey Herald calls SandBox "a happening urban arts center with the intimacy of a small local theater. It’s a gem." 

  • Pop Up Free Bach's Lunch
    Pop Up Free Bach's Lunch
    Sat, Nov 23
    Sand City
    Nov 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Nov 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Witness an open rehearsal with Daniel Fung, Siwoo Kim and Michelle Djokic before their performance at the Sunset Center on Sunday presented by the Carmel Music Society.
  • AIA Monterey Bay Arts & Architecture Lecture Series
    AIA Monterey Bay Arts & Architecture Lecture Series
    Thu, Oct 24
    Sand City
    Oct 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Oct 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Kuleana: Exploring the Design Ethos of Walker Warner with Principal Greg Warner
  • The WolfganG - presented by Musikiwest
    The WolfganG - presented by Musikiwest
    Wed, Oct 09
    Sand City
    Oct 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Oct 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Rooted in the genius of Mozart, this program features his quartet for flute and string trio along with works by Beethoven, Villa Lobos and a few delightful surprises.
  • Hot Club of San Francisco , the OG's of Gypsy Jazz - SOLD OUT
    Hot Club of San Francisco , the OG's of Gypsy Jazz - SOLD OUT
    Thu, Oct 03
    Sand City
    Oct 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Oct 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Their 15th Album Release celebration, "Original Gadjo"
  • Musically Yours, Volume 2  SOLD OUT
    Musically Yours, Volume 2  SOLD OUT
    Fri, Sep 13
    SandBox
    Sep 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    SandBox, 440 Ortiz Ave, #A Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Sep 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    SandBox, 440 Ortiz Ave, #A Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Join us for Volume two of Music and Mirth!
  • Human Hands - "The Golem and Other Tales"
    Human Hands - "The Golem and Other Tales"
    Sat, Sep 07
    Sand City
    Sep 07, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Sep 07, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    "The Golem and Other Tales" features a through-composed suite of music based on the medieval Jewish legend about a clay man brought to life by a rabbi. Featuring Sam Reider, Eddie Barbash, Duncan Wickel and Roy Williams.
  •  Caterina Lichtenberg and Mike Marshall SOLD OUT
     Caterina Lichtenberg and Mike Marshall SOLD OUT
    Thu, Aug 29
    Sand City
    Aug 29, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Aug 29, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    The Mandolin Family Returns!
  • Hemmings UpShift
    Hemmings UpShift
    Thu, Aug 15
    Sand City
    Aug 15, 2024, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Aug 15, 2024, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Hemmings and Motoring Culture Club (MC2) are excited to unveil “UpShift,” a groundbreaking event that combines the passion for classic cars with the vibrant history of Hip-Hop. 3-8 PM
  • JAMES NEIMAN @ 7PM
    JAMES NEIMAN @ 7PM
    Sat, Aug 10
    Sand City
    Aug 10, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Aug 10, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Well known on the Monterey Peninsula for his contributions as a performer and educator, James Neiman invites you to his solo piano recital in SandBox
  • Dr. Ksenija Komljenović - Marimba @ 7PM
    Dr. Ksenija Komljenović - Marimba @ 7PM
    Mon, Jul 29
    Sand City
    Jul 29, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Jul 29, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Witness the precision and vibrancy of Ksenija's mastery of the marimba playing an instrument hand crafted in Arcata, CA by Marimba One.!
  • Jason Eady @ 7PM
    Jason Eady @ 7PM
    Sat, Jul 20
    Sand City
    Jul 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Jul 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Jason Eady’s catalog showcases an affinity for telling authentic, forthright stories with his music, a quality that continues to bring new listeners to this veteran musician’s audience year after year.
  • BACH's LUNCH with Alina Bercu @ 12:30
    BACH's LUNCH with Alina Bercu @ 12:30
    Thu, Jul 18
    Sand City
    Jul 18, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Jul 18, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Enjoy this free hour with Alina and friends.
  • ALINA BERCU  & Friends! @ 7PM SOLD OUT
    ALINA BERCU  & Friends! @ 7PM SOLD OUT
    Wed, Jul 17
    Sand City
    Jul 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Jul 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Alina's playing will leave you in awe with her flawless technique and endless palette of colors in her sound. She will be joined by violinist Nancy Zhou, violist Jonathan Vinocour and cellist Michelle Djokic for the sublime Schumann Piano Quartet followed by a dazzling half of solo piano works.
  • SandBox Premier of Common Ground @ 7PM  SOLD OUT!
    SandBox Premier of Common Ground @ 7PM  SOLD OUT!
    Sat, Jun 22
    Sand City
    Jun 22, 2024, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Jun 22, 2024, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Hosted by Regenerative CA, this critically acclaimed film is a hopeful and uplifting story of the pioneers of the “Regenerative Movement”. Doors open at 6:30, panel discussion following the showing.
  • Georgy Gusev - The Traveller's Diary @ 7PM
    Georgy Gusev - The Traveller's Diary @ 7PM
    Thu, Jun 20
    Sand City
    Jun 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Jun 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Cellist, composer and filmmaker Georgy Gusev presents a breathtaking and original program for solo cello!
  • Arts Habitat Presents
    Arts Habitat Presents
    Wed, Jun 12
    Sand City
    Jun 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Jun 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Artistic Influences of Cultural heritage
  • Ana Egge - "Sharing in the Spirit" @ 7PM
    Ana Egge - "Sharing in the Spirit" @ 7PM
    Sat, Jun 08
    Sand City
    Jun 08, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Jun 08, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sand City, 440 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
    Singer, songwriter Ana Egge makes a rare appearance in Monterey presenting works from her latest release, "Sharing in the Spirit".
  • POP-UP BACH'S LUNCH
    POP-UP BACH'S LUNCH
    Thu, May 23
    Carmel-by-the-Sea
    May 23, 2024, 12:30 PM – May 24, 2024, 1:30 PM
    Carmel-by-the-Sea, Dolores between 5th and, 6th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA
    May 23, 2024, 12:30 PM – May 24, 2024, 1:30 PM
    Carmel-by-the-Sea, Dolores between 5th and, 6th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA
    Musikiwest takes our popular Bach's Lunch free noontime concerts on the road. Fellow creatives artist Jennifer Perlmutter and cellist Michelle Djokic combine their talents for a memorable gathering.

"IT'S A GEM."
- The Monterey Herald

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