Art & Spirits
Art & Spirits
WHAT: Family-friendly paint-along events
WHO: Anyone
WHEN: Thursday, November 19, 5:30-8:00 PM
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
COST: $35 per person
All supplies furnished. Complimentary refreshments. Reservations required.
ONLINE RESERVATION:Here
Art & Spirits
Art & Spirits
WHAT: Family-friendly paint-along events
WHO: Anyone
WHEN: Thursday, December 17, 5:30-8:00 PM
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
COST: $35 per person
All supplies furnished. Complimentary refreshments. Reservations required.
ONLINE RESERVATION:Here
The Welkin
The Welkin
WHEN: October 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30; October 18 at 2:00
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: In 1759 rural England, a young woman is sentenced to hang for murder but claims she is pregnant, which could save her life. With no doctor available, twelve local women are gathered to determine whether she is telling the truth. As secrets, prejudices, and old wounds surface, The Welkin becomes a gripping, darkly funny examination of justice, power, and what happens when women are finally asked to decide another woman’s fate. A Phoenix Creative Collective production.
COST: $12 - $25
ON-LINE TICKETS: HERE
The Welkin
The Welkin
WHEN: October 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30; October 18 at 2:00
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: In 1759 rural England, a young woman is sentenced to hang for murder but claims she is pregnant, which could save her life. With no doctor available, twelve local women are gathered to determine whether she is telling the truth. As secrets, prejudices, and old wounds surface, The Welkin becomes a gripping, darkly funny examination of justice, power, and what happens when women are finally asked to decide another woman’s fate. A Phoenix Creative Collective production.
COST: $12 - $25
ON-LINE TICKETS: HERE
The Welkin
The Welkin
WHEN: October 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30; October 18 at 2:00
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: In 1759 rural England, a young woman is sentenced to hang for murder but claims she is pregnant, which could save her life. With no doctor available, twelve local women are gathered to determine whether she is telling the truth. As secrets, prejudices, and old wounds surface, The Welkin becomes a gripping, darkly funny examination of justice, power, and what happens when women are finally asked to decide another woman’s fate. A Phoenix Creative Collective production.
COST: $12 - $25
ON-LINE TICKETS: HERE
The Welkin
The Welkin
WHEN: October 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30; October 18 at 2:00
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: In 1759 rural England, a young woman is sentenced to hang for murder but claims she is pregnant, which could save her life. With no doctor available, twelve local women are gathered to determine whether she is telling the truth. As secrets, prejudices, and old wounds surface, The Welkin becomes a gripping, darkly funny examination of justice, power, and what happens when women are finally asked to decide another woman’s fate. A Phoenix Creative Collective production.
COST: $12 - $25
ON-LINE TICKETS: HERE
The Welkin
The Welkin
WHEN: October 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30; October 18 at 2:00
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: In 1759 rural England, a young woman is sentenced to hang for murder but claims she is pregnant, which could save her life. With no doctor available, twelve local women are gathered to determine whether she is telling the truth. As secrets, prejudices, and old wounds surface, The Welkin becomes a gripping, darkly funny examination of justice, power, and what happens when women are finally asked to decide another woman’s fate. A Phoenix Creative Collective production.
COST: $12 - $25
ON-LINE TICKETS: HERE
The Welkin
The Welkin
WHEN: October 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30; October 18 at 2:00
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: In 1759 rural England, a young woman is sentenced to hang for murder but claims she is pregnant, which could save her life. With no doctor available, twelve local women are gathered to determine whether she is telling the truth. As secrets, prejudices, and old wounds surface, The Welkin becomes a gripping, darkly funny examination of justice, power, and what happens when women are finally asked to decide another woman’s fate. A Phoenix Creative Collective production.
COST: $12 - $25
ON-LINE TICKETS: HERE
Art & Spirits
Art & Spirits
WHAT: Family-friendly paint-along events
WHO: Anyone
WHEN: Thursday, October 15, 5:30-8:00 PM
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
COST: $35 per person
All supplies furnished. Complimentary refreshments. Reservations required.
ONLINE RESERVATION:Here
Kids and Family Day
Join us for October Kids & Family Day at the MAC! We will be making rain sticks, come along and enjoy the fun! This event is free to the public, no reservations are required, and all materials are provided. Young artists can paint with tempera paint sticks, older kids can use acrylic paints!
The MAC at 30
The MAC at 30: A Canvas of Community
WHEN: October 8, from 5pm - 7pm
WHERE: Merced County Courthouse Museum
WHAT: Merced County Courthouse Museum will open “The MAC at 30: A Canvas of Community” exhibit on Thursday, October 8, at 5 p.m. The Merced Multicultural Arts Center (The MAC) is the artistic hub of Merced County. It nurtures a passion for the arts and strives to bridge cultural divides and make the arts accessible to all. The Merced County Arts Council staff and volunteers, led by Kathy Hansen, worked closely with the Courthouse Museum to present a history that honors The MAC’s 30 years of community enrichment. Showcasing The MAC’s humble beginnings and award-winning projects, this exhibit intertwines arts and history in a beautiful display. At the exhibition opening, an art and performance festival will take place in front of the Courthouse Museum at 6 p.m. Performers include Michelle Allison, Arturo Barajas, Joyce Dale, Auntie Becky and South Pacific Dance Company, Skyhawk Haynes, and Niara Jones. The exhibit will run through February 14, 2027. For more information about the exhibition, please contact the Museum office at (209) 723-2401.
COST: FREE
Merced Dance Tap & Ballet - “Bright Eyes” Class
"Bright Eyes" Tap and ballet ages three and four. Every Monday from 10:45 - 11:00 AM starting October 5, 2026 - December 21, 2026. For more information, visit www.mercedtapandballet.com
Merced Dance Tap & Ballet - “Bright Eyes” Class
"Bright Eyes" Tap and ballet ages three and four. Every Monday from 10-10:45 AM. For more information, visit www.mercedtapandballet.com
Merced Dance Tap & Ballet - Mommy & Me Class
A tap and ballet exercise based class for parents with an infant + toddler focus. Incorporating Sign Language, weight lifting + independence. Every Monday at 9:00 AM starting October 5, 2026 - December 21, 2026. For more registration information, visit www.mercedtapandballet.com
Figure Drawing Saturdays
1st & 3rd Saturdays each month. Male and female models. Culturally costumed & nude. $20 for artists $10 for students.
Bellydance Showcase
2026 Merced Bellydance Showcase
WHEN: Saturday, September 26 at 7 pm
WHERE: The MAC Black Box Theater | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHO: Everyone
WHAT: Enchanting dancers and amazing performances, starring Mychelle Crown.
COST: Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at EventBrite:
Merced Bellydance Showcase.
MORE INFO: Contact (503) 856-5915
Figure Drawing Saturdays
1st & 3rd Saturdays each month. Male and female models. Culturally costumed & nude. $20 for artists $10 for students.
Art & Spirits
Art & Spirits
WHAT: Family-friendly paint-along events
WHO: Anyone
WHEN: Thursday, September 17, 5:30-8:00 PM
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
COST: $35 per person
All supplies furnished. Complimentary refreshments. Reservations required.
ONLINE RESERVATION:Here
Figure Drawing Saturdays
1st & 3rd Saturdays each month. Male and female models. Culturally costumed & nude. $20 for artists $10 for students.
“Lo que se queda” Book Launch
“Lo que se queda” Book Launch
WHEN: Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Join us for a special book reading and presentation of Lo que se queda with author Sergio Javier Ramos Avalos. Free and open to the public.
Art & Spirits
Art & Spirits
WHAT: Family-friendly paint-along events
WHO: Anyone
WHEN: Thursday, August 20, 5:30-8:00 PM
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
COST: $35 per person
All supplies furnished. Complimentary refreshments. Reservations required.
ONLINE RESERVATION:Here
The Kraken Theatre Company presents “Macbeth/rewired”
Macbeth/rewired
WHEN: August 14 & 15 @ 7:00pm; August 16 @ 3:30pm
WHERE: The MAC Black Box Theater | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Macbeth/Rewired deconstructs Shakespeare's famous tragedy through the frameworks of gendered violence and rising political authoritarianism. The play examines the figure of the witches, a historically marginalized gender, as they transform through literary and pop culture incarnations, such as Atwood's handmaids and Tarantino's assassin nurses. The play also examines the figure of Macbeth, a genre defining film and TV antihero, and examines the parallel between his murderous capacities and the current political landscape.
COST: $20 General. Tickets may be purchased here.
Kids and Family Day
Kids and Family Day
WHEN: Sunday, August 16, 2026 from 1pm - 3pm
WHERE: The MAC Main Gallery | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHO: Kids and families!
WHAT: This time we’ll paint a Maori Koru, celebrating the culture of New Zealand!
It's time for August's Kids & Family Day at the MAC! We will be celebrating the culture of New Zealand by painting a Maori Koru! These workshops are free and open to the public on Sunday afternoons in the Main Gallery of the MAC. No need to book a spot- just drop by between 1:00 and 2:45 PM and enjoy the project! Materials are included!
Kids & Family Day is a free event sponsored by the Merced County Arts Council through ARTREE.
COST: FREE
The Kraken Theatre Company presents “Macbeth/rewired”
Macbeth/rewired
WHEN: August 14 & 15 @ 7:00pm; August 16 @ 3:30pm
WHERE: The MAC Black Box Theater | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Macbeth/Rewired deconstructs Shakespeare's famous tragedy through the frameworks of gendered violence and rising political authoritarianism. The play examines the figure of the witches, a historically marginalized gender, as they transform through literary and pop culture incarnations, such as Atwood's handmaids and Tarantino's assassin nurses. The play also examines the figure of Macbeth, a genre defining film and TV antihero, and examines the parallel between his murderous capacities and the current political landscape.
COST: $20 General. Tickets may be purchased here.
Figure Drawing Saturdays
1st & 3rd Saturdays each month. Male and female models. Culturally costumed & nude. $20 for artists $10 for students.
The Kraken Theatre Company presents “Macbeth/rewired”
Macbeth/rewired
WHEN: August 14 & 15 @ 7:00pm; August 16 @ 3:30pm
WHERE: The MAC Black Box Theater | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Macbeth/Rewired deconstructs Shakespeare's famous tragedy through the frameworks of gendered violence and rising political authoritarianism. The play examines the figure of the witches, a historically marginalized gender, as they transform through literary and pop culture incarnations, such as Atwood's handmaids and Tarantino's assassin nurses. The play also examines the figure of Macbeth, a genre defining film and TV antihero, and examines the parallel between his murderous capacities and the current political landscape.
COST: $20 General. Tickets may be purchased here.
Figure Drawing Saturdays
1st & 3rd Saturdays each month. Male and female models. Culturally costumed & nude. $20 for artists $10 for students.
MAC showcase & Annual Meeting
mAC Showcase & Annual Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, July 23, at 5:30 PM
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHO: All Ages
WHAT: Join the Merced County Arts Council for our Annual Showcase & Meeting - an evening of arts, entertainment, and connection at the MAC. We’ll celebrate this past year’s accomplishments and share upcoming projects. Free and open to everyone, so bring a friend!
WHEN: Thursday, July 23, at 5:30 pm