Join Lightwire Theater, semi-finalists on NBC’s America’s Got Talent and winners of Tru TV’s Fake Off, for their electrifying production, DINO-LIGHT. Recipient of the prestigious Jim Henson Foundation Grant, this glow-in-the-dark adventure weaves a heartwarming story with a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology, and dance, dazzling audiences worldwide. In this original storyline, a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. When the dinosaur wanders...

You agreed to serve as the board treasurer. What were you thinking? More to the point, what do you do now? Not to worry. Being treasurer can be fun—really—and you can also serve an extremely valuable role for your organization. This class will give you the basics to perform the role happily and effectively. Join us and learn: What are the required financial reports and how...

This event will be a facilitated networking and peer problem-solving opportunity for representatives of organizations whose missions are complementary.The facilitator will be a Theda Parker, MSW. For additional details about this roundtable, please see the website. This event will be held online over Zoom. Due to limited space, please register at the website provided if interested. It will be free to Spokes members and nonmembers.

Join us for a co-hosted open house at SLO MakerSpace. If your vision includes a physical product and you dream of a top-tier Man-Cave or She-Shed, this open house is the place to be. Marking our first grand Open House reopening since the pandemic, this event promises to be a fantastic, free networking mixer you don't want to miss. See you there! SLO MakerSpace is...

Art After Dark is a self-guided art walk on the First Friday of each month that allows the community to experience visual, literary, and performing art in SLO County in galleries, non-profit organizations, and other businesses. This event is free and open to all. We encourage people to explore the creativity originating on the Central Coast. In March, Art After Dark will highlight Arts Education...

Join Breakaway Tours Wine and Events on an Ah-Mazing Wine and Culinary Journey through SLO’s Urban Wine Trail — an International Expose delving into wine and grape varieties from Champagne, Spain, Burgundy, and the Rhône — accompanied by gastronomic delights from Peru and Italian & Argentinian-influenced dessert! A curated tasting of four wines at each: Club Bubbly, Croma Vera Wines, El Lugar Wines, Rhônedonnée Wines,...

Ecstatic Dance SLO is a freeform movement journey held in a safe, sober and sacred container and facilitated by a professional DJ.  It's a place to connect with yourself, with others, and to something more.  All ages, experiences, and bodies are welcome.  Come as you are!  $10 - $20 donation.

John Salmon, a music professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and Cal Poly Music Department faculty member Janet Joichi will give a free piano recital. Titled “Bach, Brubeck and Beyond,” the program will feature piano duet versions of works by J.S. Bach and Dave Brubeck, plus some of Salmon’s own and compositions. Free admission, parking enforced. See the website for additional  details about the program.

The Queen’s Cartoonists bring cartoons to life with perfectly synchronized music from over 100 years of animation. Experience virtuosic musicianship, multi-instrumental mayhem, and comedy as they perform original soundtracks and fresh compositions alongside projections of classic and modern animated films. Delight in the fusion of jazz, classical music, and animation, featuring composers like Raymond Scott, Carl Stalling, and Duke Ellington. Audiences of all ages will...

It's time to surf! Join Operation Surf on Saturday, March 9th, at 8:00 a.m. at Main St. in Pismo Beach (where Main St. dead ends at the beach) for their Op Surf monthly surf day. This is a community Operation Surf event; everyone is welcome to participate. Bring your board and wetsuit, and be ready to meet some awesome people!

Join KCBX for a very special event on March 9, when NPR's Kelly McEvers returns to San Luis Obispo with NPR’s Climate Correspondent, Nathan Rott. Learn how the stories you hear on NPR—from our California environment to Ukraine, and the Middle East—and what it's like to work as a journalist in this day and age. It's an opportunity to get close to those whose reporting...

Today, on Holocaust Remembrance Day, marks the 79th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Last January, Chabad of SLO & Cal Poly presented a truly incredible event with 100-year-old Holocaust survivor Joe Alexander at the PAC to a crowd of 1,200 people. They have just announced that they will be bringing Holocaust survivor Goldie Jacoby to the PAC in March. Goldie Jacoby, shown above holding...

The Monday Club SLO is pleased to announce its 63rd annual Fine Arts Awards Competition at the Historic Monday Club on Sunday March 11 from 1 - 4 PM. At the event, talented junior and senior high school students will compete for cash awards. Finalists will perform jazz and classical music on stage, and visual arts will be on display inside the clubhouse. Family, friends...

Join the Home Builder's Association of the Central Coast on March 13th for their Builder Breakfast! The lineup: Christopher Guillen and Brownstein, Hyatt, Farber and Schreck will discuss newly approved legislation directly affecting the Housing Industry. Cory Hahn and Trevor Keith from SLO County Planning and Building will share the Housing Package presented to the SLO County Board of Supervisors. HBACC will celebrate International Business...

Winemaker Happy Hour with Croma Vera “This is an exciting time to be making wine in this region. It’s beginning to earn praise for not only the beauty of the land, but the high quality of our wines.” - Owner, Mindy Oliver Join us for exclusive time with Owner of Croma Vera Wines, Mindy Oliver, as she showcases a flight of three wines from her...

Join the Paso Wine Country Alliance and Vineyard Team for a half-day educational event with topic experts to discuss an energy shift for the wine industry, how to build resiliency, and how to leverage energy sustainability. These will be practical discussions focused on vineyard and winery operations energy use, efficiency, cost, and future. *Your ticket includes admission to the event plus morning coffee & networking lunch.

Join us at the Wayfarer SLO & Schoolyard for a one of a kind tasting event with SLO Cider. Meet the makers behind the SLO Cider and learn what makes their hard cider special while you snack on passed apps from our very own Chef Billy! Tasting Menu: Ohana Bros Chips paired with Dry Cider Ohana Bros Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Chips tossed in truffle...

Join us for an enchanting evening of nostalgia and celebration as we mark our two-year anniversary with a spectacular Prom Re-Do event! On Saturday, March 16th, immerse yourself in the timeless allure of our 'Through the Ages' theme, where the past meets the present in a dazzling display of elegance and charm. Prepare to be transported through history as we recreate the magic of prom...

A playful concert, with harmonic and rhythmic surprises. Come see Jennifer Martin conduct our symphonies and symphonics!

Ecstatic Dance SLO is a freeform movement journey held in a safe, sober and sacred container and facilitated by a professional DJ.  It's a place to connect with yourself, with others, and to something more.  All ages, experiences, and bodies are welcome.  Come as you are!  $10 - $20 donation.

No group is more closely identified with African song than this vibrant South African nine-member vocal ensemble. Since 1987, when they were introduced to mainstream America with the release of Paul Simon’s groundbreaking Graceland album, these African troubadours have traveled the world with the uplifting, polyrhythmic harmonies of their homeland. Winners of five Grammy Awards, the ensemble has had more Grammy nominations than any world music group...

Do you enjoy live music? Indie Rock perhaps? Come to Libertine Brew Co. to hear WhoseHouseIsThis? and opener Supply Chain on Thursday, March 21st! Supply Chain will start off the evening at 8:30 PM, with WhoseHouseIsThis? at 10 PM. Entry will be free. Must be 21+ to attend.

Anomaly House is proud to present The Bikini Bottom Rave and Drag Show featuring Cryptid & Frank the Tank! This rave will include House, Techno, and Bass music. Hosted by Juicy C.W. Doors at 7:30 PM / Drag Show at 8 PM / Rave at 10 PM This event is for those 21+ with a valid ID. There will be a $10 cover from 8-10...

Join the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art for an artist’s talk with For The Time Being artist Adam Parker Smith. The talk in SLOMA’s Nybak Gallery will be followed by a Q & A with the audience. Admission is free and open to the public. Max 40 participants; please RSVP via SLOMA’s Eventbrite page by March 20.

THE TAYLOR PARTY: THE TS DANCE PARTY is coming to the Fremont Theater on March 23! This event is for those 18+. Doors: 8:00 PM / Show: 9:00 PM

Join the SLO United Methodist Church at the Bell Canto Ringers Handbell Concert! Stodgy church music? Nope! They'll be playing a variety, including a few you'll surely know. (Does "Let It Be", "Hallelujah" or "Scarborough Fair" ring a bell? :) And don't foget to check out the Beason artwork before or after the performance. This performance is free. There will be an afterparty and refreshments...

Michael Nowak & Orchestra Novo Present: The Freshman. The 1925 Silent Film starring Harold Lloyd with the Live Orchestra Music by Carl Davis. General Admission $45 Early Bird Special $40 through February 14 March 24, 2024, 4:00 pm Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta CollegePeriod Costumes Encouraged Donations for the SLO Food bank will be collected. Student tickets of $15 are available at the door the...

A facilitated networking and peer problem-solving opportunity for representatives of organizations whose missions are complementary. For this roundtable, we are seeking representatives from local nonprofits that serve the recreation sector. This is an opportunity to gather and accomplish the following: Build relationships and collaborations between those serving in the same nonprofit sector Share challenges, successes, and opportunities within the sector served To seek and receive feedback and moral support...

You've likely heard the terms alternative dispute resolution (ADR), mediation and arbitration, but may not know exactly what they mean and how you can use them to your benefit in a dispute. The effective use of arbitration agreements as well as mediation or arbitration processes can be key tools to minimize the costs of litigation and protect your bottom line. By understanding your options and...

Join us for an exhilarating 90-minute Orangetheory Fitness class on March 29th, starting at 4:30 PM and concluding at 6:00 PM. Get ready to push your limits and experience a dynamic workout that combines cardio, strength training, and endurance exercises. Our expert coaches will guide you through an intense yet rewarding session, ensuring you leave feeling accomplished and energized. But the fun doesn't end there!...

MEAN GIRLS is a ferociously funny new musical from an award-winning creative team. Based on the book by Tina Fey, MEAN GIRLS tells the story of a naïve newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies. Entertainment Weekly calls it “A MARVEL: dazzling and hilarious!” and USA Today says, “We’ll let you in on a little secret, because we’re such good friends: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!” Sponsored by Drs. Edwin...

An exclusive opportunity to network with peers in the nonprofit community. (Note: admission fee waived for Spokes members.)   Serving as Executive Director or CEO is hard work. At times, it can be lonely work. In this roundtable you’ll gather with other Executive Directors and CEOs to share challenges, brainstorm solutions, gain facilitation skills and build connection with each other. This roundtable will give you added support in your...

Results from the previous community engagement efforts (including an online survey) will be presented during these meetings, and staff will be asking for community input on draft recommendations for parking in downtown San Luis Obispo. Staff will incorporate community input into proposed solutions for the City Council’s consideration during a study session on April 16, 2024. Final solutions based on Council feedback and community input...

A six-week course on Fridays, 8:30am-noon starting April 5th - May 10th 2024. We’re thrilled to bring another cohort of amazing women together to learn and grow in a safe, confidential space. Our program meets in San Luis Obispo for six consecutive Fridays from: 8:30am - noon April 5th - May 10th 1601 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo Join our exclusive circle limited to just...

Art After Dark is a self-guided art walk on the First Friday of each month that allows the community to experience visual, literary, and performing art in SLO County in galleries, non-profit organizations, and other businesses. This event is free and open to all. We encourage people to explore the creativity originating on the Central Coast.

Children's Day in the Plaza is an annual celebration of April as the Month of the Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month. The event aims to connect children and families throughout SLO County with resources while embracing creativity, diversity, and individuality. Join us for activities, music, performances, food, community resources & more!

Join us for the grand opening of the Trust Automation Plaza! We will have a ribbon cutting and celebration at 4pm on the Plaza of the PAC, which is open to the public. This will be followed by a concert by singer/songwriter Jewel, a benefit for the Foundation for the Performing Arts Center, with presenting sponsor, Couch Family Wines.