Join us at Monterey Museum of Art for an exclusive after-hours fundrasing event filled with local craft beer, food and beverages, and a performance by local hip-hop, soul, and funk band, The BASSment! Ages 21+ only.

Craft Beer Tasting

Purchase a punchcard at the door to participate in a local brewery tasting. Each punchcard provides five 3oz pours from our lineup of local breweries, with the option of using three "punches" for a full 12oz pour.

Or you can donate now to the Museum through Monterey County Gives, show your receipt at the door, and skip the line to get right to the tasting! Suggested donation is $10 or more.

Featured Vendors

Alvarado Street Brewery — Covering styles from hop-saturated IPAs and Pale Ales to crisp and approachable lagers, along with many bold, experimental styles in between.

Discretion Brewing — Whether you choose an old favorite or one of many seasonals offered throughout the year, you will find goodness in your glass—consistently exquisite, solar-powered, and delicious.

Hops and Fog Brewing Company — Their menu includes a wide selection of beers that cater to all tastes. From light lagers to hoppy IPAs, they have something for everyone.

Other Brother Beer Co. — Whether it's a heady stout eager to be dissected and pondered, or a crispy, crushable lager that wants to be sipped between rounds of horseshoes, Other Brother aims to offer beers that can be the centerpoint of the experience.

Peter B's Brewpub — This favorite among Monterey bars has been serving craft beer brewed here to ale-loving locals since 1996.

A variety of empanadas and non-alcoholic yerba mate from Café Guaraní and a selection of wines from Albatross Ridge will also be available for purchase.

The Cause

Supporting MMA through Monterey County Gives means the Museum can fulfill its mission as a vibrant hub for the arts for Monterey County by providing free, accessible, and inclusive arts experiences for all who visit Iluminado.

• Interactive art installations, Free Family Fun Day, Arts and Healing in the galleries, and other exciting programming
• Support for local artists at the Winter Arts Market
• Outreach efforts like Lumina Lane that nurture young creators throughout Monterey County
• Acclaimed artists Alison Oksner and Nada Abdelshahid present an opportunity to share an interactive art experience where everyone can explore and contribute to a community installation