Community Events
Events
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Santa's House Opening Day Celebration Fri, Nov 28, 2025 at 1 PM | Mission Plaza Free, family-friendly, and open to the public — Watch Santa arrive to Mission Plaza and be among the first to visit and take photos with him! Photo Pricing Take-Your-Own ($10): Capture your own photos on your personal cell phone or camera. Printed Souvenir Photo ($15): Let us take your photo and receive...
Visitors can enjoy free parking in all three downtown parking garages on the following days: Thanksgiving Weekend: 11/27, 11/28, 11/29, 11/30 Every Sunday in December: 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 Christmas Eve/Day: 12/24, 12/25 New Year’s Eve/Day: 12/31, 1/1
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Join MCSC Women's Business Center January 30th for the overview of their 8 week progam: Explore, Design, and Launch! This 8 week comprehensive program is built to help you turn your business idea into a thoroughly researched and tested business plan. The course begins with an Overview Session on January 30, 2026. With 10 learning sessions and 4 mentoring sessions interspersed throughout, you will have... |
2 events,
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Looking for something fun to do when school’s out? This single-day camp will be a busy combination of acting, stories, singing, theatre games, and arts & crafts, all built around the theme of Mr. Whilloughby's Christmas Tree. Campers will create a short skit or scene, which they’ll present at an informal “open house” at the end of the camp day. Come join us for some wacky... |
2 events,
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Looking for something fun to do when school’s out? This single-day camp will be a busy combination of acting, stories, singing, theatre games, and arts & crafts, all built around the theme The Gingerbread Man. Campers will create a short skit or scene, which they’ll present at an informal “open house” at the end of the camp day. Come join us for some wacky theatre fun!... |
4 events,
Visitors can enjoy free parking in all three downtown parking garages on the following days: Thanksgiving Weekend: 11/27, 11/28, 11/29, 11/30 Every Sunday in December: 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 Christmas Eve/Day: 12/24, 12/25 New Year’s Eve/Day: 12/31, 1/1
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Ring in 2026 with an unforgettable evening of music and celebration! Join Maestro Brian Asher Alhadeff, a dazzling lineup of internationally acclaimed soloists, dancers, and the amazing Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra and Chorus for a spectacular night of Broadway, opera, and Hollywood favorites. This highly anticipated event is known to sell out fast—secure your tickets now and stay tuned for more thrilling details!... |
3 events,
Visitors can enjoy free parking in all three downtown parking garages on the following days: Thanksgiving Weekend: 11/27, 11/28, 11/29, 11/30 Every Sunday in December: 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 Christmas Eve/Day: 12/24, 12/25 New Year’s Eve/Day: 12/31, 1/1 |
2 events,
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Looking for something fun to do when school’s out? This single-day camp will be a busy combination of acting, stories, singing, theatre games, and arts & crafts, all built around the theme The Antarctic Mystery. Campers will create a short skit or scene, which they’ll present at an informal “open house” at the end of the camp day. Come join us for some wacky theatre fun!...
$105
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2 events,
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Search Engine Optimization can be a powerful tool for bringing in customers and clients. Join us with Jackie Clenenden for this presentation on how to increase your reach and supercharge the online presence of your bsiness by utilizing S.E.O tactics and best practices. |
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2 events,
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Looking for something fun to do during winter break? This theatre camp will be a fast-and-furious five days of theatre games, improvisation, and character exploration for young performers. Students will work together to rehearse and perform a short play, The Twelve Days of Winter Break, which they’ll share with family and friends at the end of the week. Please note that this camp aligns with the...
$249
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2 events,
Looking for a unique after school experience to ignite your child’s curiosity, enhance learning through fun STEAM activities, and foster connections with other students? Join Central coast aquarium for their new after school program, Coastal Guardians! With unique monthly ocean themes, animal encounters, fun science & art projects, tidepooling opportunities, and more, this program is perfect for the up and coming marine biologist, science explorer, and... |
3 events,
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Come join Spokes for the ED-CEO Coalition Meeting happening January 8th. Our nonprofits provide invaluable services to our community, but today they are under unusal stress. Funding uncertainties, new requirements, prohibitions, and other factors present new hurdles in providing much needed services to our community. This meeting is part of an ongoing effort to collaborate, share information and provide mutual support. Full-time, paid CEOs and Executive... |
6 events,
Prelude Dinners are back for select shows! Make the most of your evening with an exclusive pre-show dining experience at the PAC before the show. This season, we are offering nine Prelude Dinner opportunities, so you can skip the hassle of rushing from dinner to the show. With the purchase of a Prelude Dinner ticket, you’ll be granted early access to the Balcony level...
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W. Terrence Spiller, Music Department professor emeritus, will perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s famous “Turkish Rondo” sonata, followed by short works by Felix Mendelssohn. Preludes by Claude Debussy and Sergei Rachmaninoff will be on the second half of the concert. See link attached to buy tickets!
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It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count...
$23 – $28
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6 events,
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It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count...
$23 – $28
Prelude Dinners are back for select shows! Make the most of your evening with an exclusive pre-show dining experience at the PAC before the show. This season, we are offering nine Prelude Dinner opportunities, so you can skip the hassle of rushing from dinner to the show. With the purchase of a Prelude Dinner ticket, you’ll be granted early access to the Balcony level...
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It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count...
$23 – $28
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3 events,
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It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count...
$23 – $28
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3 events,
Come hang out with Brandt and Ellen! Ellen will set up her Grammar Table at the theater 45 minutes before showtime to answer your most pressing grammar questions, resolve long-standing family grammar disputes, and take complaints. After the film, please stick around for a Q&A with Brandt and Ellen, followed by a book signing of Ellen’s national bestseller. |
4 events,
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Join rhe MCSC Women's Buisness Center and instructor Michelle Pualani January 13th for part one of the Makers & Manufacturers series: Choose Your Sales Channels! This workshop gives you a strategic overview of every sales channel available for physical products; from markets and pop-ups to ecommerce, online marketplaces, retail boutiques, and wholesale partnerships. You'll learn what each channel requires in terms of resources, pricing, margins,...
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Join Diversity Coalition San Luis Obispo County Tuesday, January 13th for One Year In: The Human Cost of Immigration Repression. Join us for a community conversation marking one year of major shifts in federal immigration policy, centering immigrant lived experiences and the voices of organizers, service providers, and experts on the ground. For more information, or to register, please see the Diversity Coalition San Luis... |
7 events,
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The HBACC Builder Breakfast brings together the building and development community for timely updates, real conversations, and high value networking. If you work in housing or related industries, this is the room you need to be in.
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Join us for a fast-moving, conversation-driven seminar designed to help winery and vineyard owners and financial teams cut through complexity and make smarter business decisions. We’ll break down the financial building blocks every wine business needs and of course, we include our Top 10 Tax Topics, a cornerstone of our annual seminar. The Glenn Burdette Wine Team and the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance present...
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Join MCSC Women's Business Center, and presenter Andrea LaRosa, in this exciting hands-on workshop: Mastering A.I. Prompts for Small Business Solutions Without the Tech Jargon, happening January 14th! Feel like everyone’s using ChatGPT to magically run their business — and you’re still stuck wondering what to even type? You're not alone. Most small business owners have either tried AI and gotten weird, robotic results… or... |
4 events,
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Join MCSC Women's Business Center and instructor Michelle Pualani January 15th for part two of the Makers & Manufacturers series: Build Your Sales Engine! Once you know where you want to sell, this workshop shows you how to build the sales engine that keeps your momentum going. We'll walk through simple CRM setups, lead tracking systems, wholesale outreach strategies, follow-up workflows, prospect management, and touch-point...
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It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count...
$23 – $28
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9 events,
Dive into Surf Dreams, an immersive multimedia exhibit where surf-inspired art meets the sound of the sea. Scan QR codes to unlock three curated surf tracks for each image—bring your earbuds and ride the visual and sonic wave. Stop by The Photo Shop Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm, now through February 14!
A performace based off of the book by Roald Dahl, adapted for the stage by David Wood, and directed by Cash Costango and Kasady Riley. All funds raised will support the cast and crew's travel costs to participate in the american college theatre festival in Los Angeles.
$25
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Looking for something fun to do when school’s out? This single-day camp will be a busy combination of acting, stories, singing, theatre games, and arts & crafts, all built around the theme The Twelve Days of Winter Break. Campers will create a short skit or scene, which they’ll present at an informal “open house” at the end of the camp day. Come join us for some...
$105
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Guest pianists Natasha Kislenko will be giving a free presentation on friday Jan 16! Tali Morgulis is an internationally acclaimed pianist and associate professor of piano at the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music who works closely with student pianists. A prizewinning performer and dedicated educator, she is known for championing new music, mentoring students from diverse backgrounds, and combining performance excellence with innovative...
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Guest pianists Natasha Kislenko and Tali Morgulis will present Tour de France, a recital featuring two-piano works by Olivier Messiaen and Francis Poulenc, alongside solo pieces by Cécile Chaminade. The program highlights Kislenko’s distinguished international career as a soloist, chamber musician, and faculty member at UC Santa Barbara. |
10 events,
SLANT aims to expand on principles of creativity and artistic vision by diving deeply into the choreographic process to investigate unique methods of composition. Performances will feature dance works highlighting multiple genres and showcasing choreography by Cal Poly faculty and students as well as notable invited guest artists.
Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy...
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It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count...
$23 – $28
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5 events,
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It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count...
$23 – $28
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7 events,
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Begin the day in City Park with a celebration of Dr. King’s enduring message of unity, hope, and service. The program features inspiring guest speakers and uplifting musical performances in his honor. Then, participate in one of the available service opportunities and receive an MLK Day of Celebration & Service commemorative gift, and access to a luncheon the following day.
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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Vitalant is partnering with News Channel 3-11-12 to host Day of Service Blood Drives in San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, and Santa Barbara. Dr. King's commitment to social justice, equality, and service is why we continue to recognize his humanitarian impact on this day. Start the year off by making an appointment and making an impact in...
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Looking for something fun to do when school’s out? This single-day camp will be a busy combination of acting, stories, singing, theatre games, and arts & crafts, all built around the theme The Elves and the Shoemaker. Campers will create a short skit or scene, which they’ll present at an informal “open house” at the end of the camp day. Come join us for some wacky...
$105
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8 events,
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Join the MCSC Women's Business Center and presenter Jordan Caballero on January 22nd for Government Contracting: SAM.gov Registrations & WOSB Certifications for Small Business! You will learn: How to register your small business on the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) website, a requirement to get a prime contract with the federal government The eligibility requirements and application process for the SBA Women Owned Small Business...
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Join us for our next Women in Business Luncheon on Thursday, January 22nd — featuring special guest BBSI coming to provide us with a Labor Law update! Stay compliant in 2026 by staying knowledgable on changing labor laws - you don't want to miss this! Don't miss out on great speakers, a delicious lunch, and amazing networking opportunities! Registration is open now and closes January,...
$30 – $39
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Spokes roundtables are facilitated, peer networking and problem-solving opportunities held monthly. At the start of the roundtable, participants introduce themselves and share some good news or something that’s “keeping them up at night.” They may also offer a “spotlight topic” for consideration during the meeting. A hallmark of the roundtables is confidentiality. The explicit norm is “what’s said in the roundtable stays in the roundtable.” This...
$10
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6 events,
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Join the MCSC Women’s Business Center, and instructor Ali DeRoche, on January 23rd for Small Business/Big Insights: Mastering Quickbooks Reports! Tired of running QuickBooks reports that just confuse you? It's time to stop guessing and start growing! Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to transform your financial data into clear, actionable business insights. Most small business owners know they should run reports, but they don't know...
Instrumental guest artists from Tesserae Baroque join with vocal guest artists to present a concert of Baroque music on period instruments.
SLANT aims to expand on principles of creativity and artistic vision by diving deeply into the choreographic process to investigate unique methods of composition. Performances will feature dance works highlighting multiple genres and showcasing choreography by Cal Poly faculty and students as well as notable invited guest artists. |
7 events,
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Bach Week welcomes back the world-class musicians of Tesserae Baroque, a period instrument ensemble specializing in repertoire of the Renaissance and Baroque periods! The music of Dietrich Buxtehude was a profound influence on Bach’s style. In this program, Tesserae and festival bass John Buffet will explore works by Buxtehude and his contemporaries alongside selected early Italian works — which in turn had a profound influence...
Join us for an evening of stargazing at the SLO Botanical Garden. Explore the night sky with telescopes and guided viewing hosted by the Central Coast Astronomy Society. We’ll take a close-up look at Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s cloud bands and moons, the Moon in brilliant detail, and deep-sky objects including Orion’s beautiful M42 Nebula. Whether you’re new to astronomy or a seasoned skywatcher, this is...
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Bach Week welcomes back the world-class musicians of Tesserae Baroque, a period instrument ensemble specializing in repertoire of the Renaissance and Baroque periods! The music of Dietrich Buxtehude was a profound influence on Bach’s style. In this program, Tesserae and festival bass John Buffet will explore works by Buxtehude and his contemporaries alongside selected early Italian works — which in turn had a profound influence... |
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4 events,
Cal Poly's cycling criterium is back for year three! Come test your early season fitness on a flat course. There will be day of registration this year!
ACT at San Luis Obispo Repertory Theater presents Adult Series: Acting and Scene Study. Whether you’re an experienced actor, curious beginner, or someone looking to boost confidence and communication skills, this class offers a welcoming space to explore the craft of acting. Through hands-on scene work, script analysis, and performance techniques, participants will learn how to interpret text, make bold choices, and connect authentically on... |
4 events,
Sing with the Master Chorale! Auditions will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Pismo Beach. We welcome new experienced choral musicians. The ability to sight-read music is required. Dues for registration are $125. Music is provided by San Luis Master Chorale at no additional cost. The San Luis Obispo Master Chorale is a 120-voice ensemble that performs works for chorus... |
6 events,
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Join the MCSC Women’s Business Center and instructor Andrea LaRosa on January 27th for How To Use AI for Social Media! Discover how artificial intelligence can revolutionize your social media strategy. From content creation to audience engagement, this workshop will teach you the best AI tools and techniques to save time, boost creativity, and grow your online presence. Perfect for beginners and seasoned social media...
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Come out to the San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre as they bring Million Dollar Quartet back to the stage January 30th through March 8th! Back by popular demand after record-breaking SOLD OUT performances in 2019 and 2025! Step back in time to the legendary night of December 4, 1956, when four rock ‘n’ roll icons—Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins—came together...
$40 – $60
“They fly. They spin. They change how you see the amazing.” – The New York Times Absolutely unique and utterly original, this fearless, powerful company hails from France, Algeria, and beyond. Combining contemporary and urban dance movements, capoeira, and martial arts with powerful imagery and inspired choreography, the dancers defy gravity. Named after the “invincible sun” deity, Sol Invictus upholds love as the guarantor of peace, that despite... |
6 events,
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In today’s always-on work culture, blurred boundaries can quickly lead to burnout, frustration, and diminished impact. This interactive virtual workshop is designed to help professionals and founders build healthy, sustainable boundaries—without guilt, conflict, or burning bridges. Through guided reflection, practical tools, and real-world examples, you’ll gain clarity around where your boundaries may be breaking down and learn how to set limits that support both your...
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Join SLO Climate Coalition for an evening of celebration, community, and climate action at their 2026 Climate Kickoff Party! This lively event will feature a special performance by the Joy Polloi Trio, the presentation of our annual Climate Champion Award, a look into 2026 Climate Action, and a chance to win exciting prizes through our Wine Raffle and General Raffle. Whether you're a longtime supporter...
WED, JAN 28 | 7:30PM | HAROLD MIOSSI HALL | $31-74 Lions and tigers around the world are easily recognizable and thoroughly documented, but filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer Sandesh Kadur is on a mission to highlight his home country’s lesser-known felines to help protect their future. An unmatched diversity of wild cats live in India, from the towering Himalaya mountains to arid plains to... |
5 events,
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales, Social Media Description: ¿Eres emprendedor y quieres que tu negocio se vea profesional sin gastar mucho? Entonces este curso es para ti. Te invito a una clase práctica de donde aprenderás a usar Canva, una herramienta gratuita y fácil de usar, ideal para crear diseños increíbles para tu negocio: publicaciones para redes sociales, flyers, logos, menús, tarjetas y mucho más. No necesitas experiencia...
Free
Relive the film that stole the hearts of generations with Dirty Dancing in Concert. This unique live-to-film concert event features the original film projected in full, accompanied by a live band and singers performing every unforgettable song from the soundtrack. Feel the romance, rhythm, and emotion as you watch Baby and Johnny’s love story come to life on a full-size cinema screen, with every iconic... |
8 events,
District Attorney Dan Dow invites you to attend a free seminar about how to identify, prevent, and respond to fraud schemes. Separate presentations are tailored for three audiences: the general public, real estate professionals, and small businesses. The event will be held January 30th at the Katcho Achadjian Government Center in downtown San Luis Obispo. Session #1 – (General Public) is from 9:00 a.m. to...
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Learn how to identify, prevent, and respond to fraud. Sessions offered for the public, real estate professionals, and small business owners.
Free
The City of San Luis Obispo invites community members to attend a public ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the installation of a new public art piece, Sculpture Jam, on the Mission Plaza lawn (between Mission Plaza and the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art) on Friday, January 30 at 12 p.m. (noon). The event is free and open to the public and will include brief remarks from City...
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Come out to the San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre as they bring Million Dollar Quartet back to the stage January 30th through March 8th! Back by popular demand after record-breaking SOLD OUT performances in 2019 and 2025! Step back in time to the legendary night of December 4, 1956, when four rock ‘n’ roll icons—Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins—came together...
$40 – $60
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8 events,
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Festival Workshops Take a deep-dive into all things improv with three Master Classes led by special guest instructors. All levels of experience are invited to play! Connect with improvisers from near and far, jump into the lunchtime improv jam, and refuel with local food options between sessions. Then come back for the evening showcase, where our festival’s special guests take the stage for a high-energy...
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Join us for a tour of a fully electric and weatherized home in San Luis Obispo. Learn how this homeowner was able to replace their gas appliances with electric ones, and how you can do the same. See how a forced air heat pump, heat pump water heater, induction cooktop, solar panels, battery, and more all work to reduce their carbon footprint and energy bills....
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Come out to the San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre as they bring Million Dollar Quartet back to the stage January 30th through March 8th! Back by popular demand after record-breaking SOLD OUT performances in 2019 and 2025! Step back in time to the legendary night of December 4, 1956, when four rock ‘n’ roll icons—Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins—came together...
$40 – $60
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