ARTober will return to San Luis Obispo this October for its third year to celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month. The City of San Luis Obispo will be working with community partners all month long to shine a spotlight on the vibrant arts and culture that make San Luis Obispo unique.
Throughout the month, residents and visitors are invited to enjoy as many arts and culture experiences and offerings as they can: stroll through Mission Plaza to hear an impromptu Piano in the Plaza performance, appreciate the over 150 unique pieces of public art, enjoy live performance art, watch a movie at a local movie theater, or explore an art or history museum.
“San Luis Obispo is infused with energy and creativity,” said Laura Fiedler, Economic Development & Tourism Manager for the City of San Luis Obispo. “This ARTober, we invite everyone to explore something new, whether it’s a comedy show, a live performance, or any artistic experience that sparks inspiration and shows support for the amazing arts and culture organizations in our community.”
Each week in October, a different nonprofit will be spotlighted for the meaningful work they do and the value they bring to our community. Featured organizations include the SLO Symphony, Opera SLO, Central Coast Comedy Theater and the Civic Ballet of SLO.
The month will be packed with engaging events and experiences for all ages. Highlights from featured organizations include a Sunday matinee SLO Symphony performance on October 5, Opera SLO’s production of Hansel & Gretel on October 18 & 19, Central Coast Comedy Theater’s Improv show on October 10, and much more.
The City will also bring back the beloved Piano in the Plaza program. Community members are invited to stop by Mission Plaza daily between 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and fill the space with music at the hand-painted piano stationed there.
Additionally, the City will host a Meet the Artist event to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the Box Art program. Community members are invited to start in Mission Plaza on Saturday, October 4 from 1-4 p.m., grab a map, take a self-guided or group tour and meet the artists behind the box art. There’s even a Box Art Scavenger Hunt that community members can complete to win prizes!
A calendar of events for the month can be found online at visitslo.com. Learn more about ARTober at slocity.org/ARTober.
