Community Events
Events for July 18, 2015
Peter Pan at the Cal Poly Performing Arts Theatre
Kelrik Productions presents Peter Pan, the high-flying fantasy that will delight children of all ages when the boy who will never grows up swoops down over the Spanos Theatre stage July 10 -19. Grand adventures await on your journey to J.M. Barrie’s Neverland – “it’s not on any chart, you must find it with your heart.” Tickets for Peter Pan are on sale now and...
Central Coast Renaissance Festival
Get ready to step into the year 1585 when Queen Elizabeth I was England’s magnificent monarch. This is the age of legendary characters like William Shakespeare, Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Francis Drake and a host of famous Dukes, Earls, Lords and Ladies, and you’ll see them all here in all their finery. Remember to remove your hat as Her Majesty parades though the streets with her stunning Royal Court. It’s...
SLOMA Drop-In Painting Class
Landscape Painting: Whether you’re a raw beginner or a seasoned painter, this is the perfect place to join a fun group of fellow artists to paint in the museum. Artists will have the opportunity to paint landscapes from photographs in oil or acrylic. Students can bring in their own landscape photo to paint from or use an example provided by the instructor. All materials included....
SLO Children’s Museum presents “Jellyfish in a Bottle”
Making your own jellyfish in a bottle is a fun science activity that uses recycled materials and a splash of creativity. Make one of your own “pets” to take home! This event is on July 18th at 11am at the SLO Children's Museum.
Bacon and Barrels Festival
Bacon & Barrels is the definitive outdoor festival for the bacon obsessed foodies and those who prefer their drinks from a barrel! The all-day, all inclusive event includes live music and games, live chef and mixology demos, and challenges participating chefs to create their most imaginative, fresh recipes incorporating bacon, and highlights the best artisan and craft barrel beverages such as bourbon, beer, wine, and scotch.
Saturday Speaker Series: “William Dana’s Asian Trade Experience”
As a New Englander in his late teens, William Goodwin Dana had the unique experience of participating in America’s burgeoning trade with East Asia in the early 19th century. The presentation by board member and docent at DANA Cultural Center, Alan Daurio, on July 18th will give the audience a sense of adventure that these years in Asia held for young William. Beyond the fact that...
Festival Mozaic- Festival Orchestra
ORCHESTRA: Baroque in the Vines Scott Yoo leads the Festival Orchestra in a program celebrating baroque masterpieces at the enchanting setting of Chapel Hill, a private chapel built from historical artifacts from the William Randolph Hearst collection. The grounds open at 6 p.m. for picnicking and enjoying the beautiful views before you relax into an evening of resplendent music. • HANDEL - Concerto Grosso in...