While photography has historically been valued for its ability to depict our world objectively, there are some photographers who seek to reveal it to us by abstracting objects and moments they observe. By carefully composing shapes, forms, colors, and textures, they create new ways of seeing our material world. This exhibition explores examples of abstract photography created by members of The Photo Society. Artists on...

The objects on display in this exhibition are a collection of kinetic creatures that explore a mother’s physical sensitivity to their child’s constant touch. Visitors are invited to interact with the forms, as suggested by adjacent action words. This action is a symbolic provoking of “The Mother,” who in turn reacts dramatically, becoming a spectacle for others to witness. Created by artist Marrin Lee Martinez,...

United Way of San Luis Obispo County Announces Community Assistance Needed-Care Packages for Christmas For the past 24 years, on Christmas Day, the San Luis Obispo community has generously provided our County’s homeless/underserved population with a wonderful home-cooked holiday dinner, live musical entertainment and essential warm winter clothing/sleeping bag care packages. The COVID pandemic has exacerbated many domestic crises particularly homelessness and food insecurity. The...

THE HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA ​(NOVEMBER 18 – DECEMBER 31) And finally, the classic Holiday Extravaganza. See Scrooge find his Christmas spirit in a heart-warming tale of holiday magic, laugh until your sides ache at the zany characters in a fractured fairy tale opera, and celebrate the music of the season in our Holiday Vaudeville Revue. Our holiday triple bill is a very special family tradition designed to...

Now on view: "I'd Tell You If I Could" features paintings by U.K-based artist William Brickel. The figures in William Brickel’s work presented in this exhibition are partly representations of himself, but are also standalone actors that perform emotional distress for us to see. Each figure is absorbed in their two-dimensional world, as the viewer is aware of their emotional intensity. Both intimately personal and...

RALPHS AND FOOD 4 LESS KICK OFF SEASON OF GIVING WITH THIRD ANNUAL ‘HELP 4 THE HUNGRY’ DRIVE  Donate at more than 300 Ralphs and Food 4 Less stores November 22—December 31    Ralphs and Food 4 Less announce the return of their Help 4 the Hungry food donation drive at stores throughout California. Now in its third year, the month-long campaign raises awareness and funds...

BUY TICKETS G It’s a Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play Adapted by by Joe Landry Based on the story The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern Show Times December 10 – December 18, 2021  Fri & Sat @ 7 pm  Sat @ 2 pm About This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. Frank Capra’s holiday movie...

Purchase Tickets Begin your holiday season with two ballets for the entire family! The Velveteen Rabbit Les Patineurs (The Skaters) Friday, Dec. 17, 7pm Saturday, Dec. 18, 7pm Sunday, Dec. 19, 2pm Tickets $28-48 Friday evening, all seats $33 All shows reserved seating Spanos Theatre | PAC SLO Performing Arts Center COVID restrictions apply Purchase Tickets

Treat yourself to adaptogenic mocktails, tea tastings, theragun station and wellness demos. Treat your loved ones, neighbors or fellow community members to a self-care with a gift card or a personalized wellness gift. Gift card purchases over $75 and you receive a free express service card or $20 off a massage during our two day long Sip + Shop event!

Welcome to the 2021 Mission Prep Christmas Classic! In its twenty-two year run, the Mission Prep Christmas Classic has been proud to host some of the country's best basketball players. Currently, 29 MPCC Alumni have made their dreams come true to reach the professional ranks of the NBA and NFL, including Mission Prep's own, Patrick Laird (2019 Miami Dolphins). Best Regards and Happy Holidays PURCHASE...

WELCOME BACK TO LIVE THEATRE AT SLO REP! SLO Repertory Theatre will reopen its doors with a special staged reading for the holidays: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE – A LIVE RADIO PLAY! San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre will open its doors once again this December with a special holiday gift for our community: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE – A LIVE RADIO PLAY! Frank Capra’s beloved...

Join us on the Starlight Lawn for a holiday pet costume contest, pet parade and yappy hour!

  Enjoy famous choruses from Handel’s Messiah, followed by music for brass, choir, and the Forbes Pipe Organ. Featuring the Westwood Brass Quintet. Attendees can expect to hear A Christmas Festival composed by Leroy Anderson, as well as traditional carol arrangements from Mark Hayes and Mack Wilberg.

With soloists Amy Goymerac, soprano; Susan Azaret Davis, alto; George Gorrindo, tenor; David Dong-Geun Kim, bass San Luis Obispo Master Chorale Orchestra Forbes Pipe Organ Traditional Carols and Holiday Music Westwood Brass December 18th at 7:00 PM Performing Arts Center, San Luis Obispo For tickets visit pacslo.org or call 805-756-4849 $26 General Seating $10 Students