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First Night Monterey 2023

First Night 2021 Performances By Time

Complete listing of Performances with Descriptions

3:00 - 3:30

SHINSHO MUGEN DAIKO opens First Night Monterey with traditional Japanese drumming.

3:30 -3:45

Have a fun time creating a story with MISS CASSIDY! presented by MyMuseum!

3:45 - 4:00

LET"S MOVE! ZUMBINI WITH SHARON will present a fun-filled program of dance!

4:00—4:15

LET"S MAKE IT! CELEBRATION HATS The creating of the celebration hat brings out the kid in everyone!

4:15 – 4:45

MONTEREY PENINSULA BALLET THEATER will present a program of dance.

4:45 - 5:00

GUITARS NOT GUNS will perform a selection of music ranging from children's classics to contemporary rock and blues.

5:00 – 5:30

Legacy Theater Presents Scenes From HAIRSPRAY! The Musical

5:30 - 6:00

Take a memorable trip around the world with HEARTSTRINGS, a First Night favorite!

6:00 - 6:30

First Night St. Petersburg Presents a collection of ACTS FROM FLORIDA: Fred Johnson Group, Cal Morris and Underground Cirque

6:30 - 7:00

Kiki Wow Presents a montage of LOCAL MUSICIANS Dan and Laurel, Brad Wilson, Hayley Jane, Nomad and Two Rivers.

7:00 - 7:30

Perennial FNM favorite BLACK IRISH BAND opens the night with their highly entertaining Folk, Americana, and Celtic Pub-Rock!

7:30 - 8:00

Accomplished, self-taught singer, songwriter, and acoustic rhythm guitarist LINDA ARCEO plays “Vintage Rock-Inspired Indie Music.“

8:00 - 8:30

With a unique spin on Blues and Bluegrass, DIRTY CELLO is cello like you've never heard before!

8:30 - 8:45

Monterey Jazz Festival brings together the most accomplished high school jazz musicians from across the country to form the NEXT GENERATION JAZZ ORCHESTRA

8:45 - 9:00

GERALD CLAYTON captures the truth in each moment's conception of sound; a celebration of the inherent differences in musical perspectives that promote true artistic synergy!

9:00 - 9:30

Don't miss the return of MC LARS, Indie artist and literary post-punk rapper!

9:30 - 9:45

SPECTOR DANCE'S "In Real Time" is a virtual multidisciplinary performance that aims to tell stories of what is taking place around us now.

9:45 - 10:00

THE CRAIG RUSSO LATIN JAZZ PROJECT — the best of both worlds where Latin meets jazz!

9:45-10:00

Bicultural music samurai guitarist GOH excels in a myriad of musical styles!<

10:00 - 10:30

From the Live From the Lot Series at Sunset Center, THE YVETTE GONZALEZ-NACER TRIO presents an eclectic and soulful mix of musical genres, from modern R&B/funk to classic Latin sway!

10:30 - 11:00

"LOVE & BOSSA NOVA" Live from St Petersburg is a virtual concert featuring Brazilian vocalist Daniela Soledade and American Jazz guitarist Nate Najar.

11:00 -11:15

From Sunset Center, ANDRE THIERRY performs his zydeco magic, blending his own electrifying sounds with stirring dance beats!

11:15 -11:30

DUNDU DOLE URBAN AFRICAN BALLET entertains with colorful costumes and high energy!
Time: 11:15 - 11:30

11:30 - Midnight

Classic Rock Band FIELDS OF EDEN will have you on your feet dancing and singing from the first note!