Community Events
Events for May 9, 2015
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art presents Rock Star
Arthur Tress, a world-renowned photographer based in Cambria, has been photographing Morro Rock two to three times a day since 2009. Out of over 1,000 black and white photographs, SLOMA curator, Ruta Saliklis, has selected 100 images for a new exhibition of Tress' work entitled, About Morro Rock: 100 Views, in the First Gallery from March 6 through May 10, 2015. A public opening reception...
Great American Melodrama presents The Saga of Roaring Gulch
The old, Wild West, as only the Melodrama would envision it, comes to Oceano when The Great American Melodrama opens The Saga of Roaring Gulch on Thursday, April 30. This hilarious musical spoof of Western life, with book, music and lyrics by Jack L. Canon, is directed by Eric Hoit, with musical direction by Kevin Lawson and choreography by Leah Kolb. The Saga of...
Bike Month
Celebrate Bike Month in May!
SLO Children’s Museum Art Activity
Art Center Activity: Art Everywhere. Art can be found everywhere: add a bit of color to tree branches
Central Coast Hospice Volunteer Training
Four Part training series. Thursdays from May 7 to May 28.
Eureka! Celebrates Mother’s Day
Eureka! will feature a "Mother Knows Best" cocktail in honor of Mother's Day starting on Thursday, May 7 until Sunday, May 10 for $12. The themed cocktail features sparkling wine, Ballast Point Fugu Vodka, pomegranate simple syrup, lemon juice, and elderflower liqueur.
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art presents Practical Pottery
With Trent Burkett: This 3-day intensive workshop will cover the techniques of hand-building with clay using coil and slab construction. The focus of projects will be directed towards functional objects like vessels and pottery. Open to all levels of experience. May 8 – 10, 9 am – 4 pm. $250 members, $275 general. Clay, glazing, and firing included with registration. Sign up online or by phone.
SLO Museum of Art Class
Practical Pottery with Trent Burkett: This 3-day intensive workshop will cover the techniques of hand-building with clay using coil and slab construction. The focus of projects will be directed towards functional objects like vessels and pottery. Open to all levels of experience. $250 members, $275 general. Clay, glazing, and firing included with registration.
Cal Poly presents a Cappella Ensemble That’s The Key
Cal Poly a cappella ensemble That’s The Key will perform its Spring Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, May 8, and 6 p.m. Saturday, May 9. That’s the Key has performed at numerous events this academic year, including the San Luis Obispo Farmers Market and Alpha Kappa Psi’s charity ball for clean drinking water around the world. The ensemble also competed in the International Competition of Collegiate A...
San Luis Lighthouse Mother’s Day Tea
Delightful Teas, Exquisite Edibles, Live Music, and a Keepsake Corsage for Mom Featuring Midori Feldman on Harp and Bob Liepman of Shadowlands on Cello.
Locavore Food and Wine Tasting
Center for Sustainability Please join us as we celebrate the conclusion of the conference with a special community reception. Featuring local, alumni-made and Cal Poly foods and wines. Treat your taste buds to the unique flavors of the Central Coast!
Paderewski Festival presents Jazz in the Ballroom
Music of film composer Victor Young with guest pianists. $30 per
Family Care Network’s Miracle Miles for Kids 10K
Join the Family Care Network as we celebrate our 12th annual Miracle Miles for Kids Walk/Run on May 9, 2015. Over the past eleven years, race participants and the community have come together to support the children and families served by the Family Care Network, and we are excited to announce that Miracle Miles supporters have cumulatively contributed over a million dollars to this cause....
Resilient Food Systems Conference
Leading figures in California food and agriculture will share their unique perspectives on climate, health, urban agricultures, local food systems, sustainability and more. keynote speaker Karen Ross California Department of food and Agriculture.
San Luis Obispo Train Day
Celebrate Train Day at The SLO Railroad Museum. Music, food and lots of activities.
Lopez Lake Outdoor Festival
Outdoor Discovery Festival is sure to have something for everyone! Let us show you what San Luis Obispo County Parks has to offer. If you like to run, hike, bike, camp, fish, bird watch, kayak, golf, and more.... this is the place to be! This year's event will include a Color Splash Fun Run for the whole family! There will be exhibits and demonstrations showcasing...
SLO MakerSpace Expo
We are excited to invite you to show us what you do at the Annual SLO Makerspace Expo to be held on May 9, 2015 at Mission Plaza and SLO Makerspace! The first SLO MakerSpace Expo will take place May 9, 2015 at Mission Plaza from 10-2 and SLO Makerspace from 5-8pm to showcase the spirit of ingenuity, invention, and making in San Luis Obispo...
SLO Rotary Club Spaghetti-Western Fundraiser
Cowboy up and join the San Luis Obispo Rotary Club at their annual Spaghetti-Western fundraiser, May 9, 2015. Enjoy Cafe Roma Pasta, Top Sirloin BBQ, Western Movies, games for children, and a silent auction. All proceeds benefit local charities and scholarships for local high school and college students. Take-out food is available from 4-5:30 PM; dine in from 5:30-8 PM. $25 adults, $5 children (age 2...
Spaghetti Western Fundraiser
Cowboy up and join the San Luis Obispo Rotary Club at their annual Spaghetti-Western fundraiser, May 9, 2015. Enjoy Cafe Roma Pasta, Top Sirloin BBQ, Western Movies, games for children, and a silent auction. All proceeds benefit local charities and scholarships for local high school and college students. The event is at the Ludwig Center, 864 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo. Take-out food is available...
Castoro Cellars SLO Folks Concert
Patchy Sanders visits Castoro for May's SLOFolk performance. They are a genuine family band with folk roots. Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets to this great show are only $20.
SLO Blues Society presents Janiva Magness
The San Luis Obispo Blues Society presents Janiva Magness on Saturday, May 9 at 8:00pm at the SLO Vets Hall (801 Grand Avenue). Burning James & the Funky Flames will be opening the show. Tickets are $20 for Blues Society members and $25 for the general public. Tickets are sold at the door, and may also be purchased at Boo Boo Records and Cheap Thrills...