Sephora SLO is personally inviting you to our Sephora Credit Card Launch Party!!! Stop by our store July 1st and join the fun! Call (805)783-2200 for more information! ♥️🖤♥️🖤♥️

Death Cafe - Let's Talk It Over with Dr. Denise LaRosa, DOM, BC-C, Co-facilitated by Paul Johnson, MA hosted by Wilshire Hospice's Center for Grief Education and Healing. Join us for an open discussion on staying fully engaged in life while exploring death and dying.  

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR EVERYONE: CULTIVATING BALANCE, PEACE & AWARENESS WITH MEDITATION GUIDE, DAWN FEUERBERG Come build a meditation community at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, EVERY Tuesday morning from 11:30AM - 12:15PM. Meditation instructor, Dawn Feuerberg will de-mystify meditation with clear, concise, and practical guidance. Dawn will begin each class with breath work to calm the nervous system. She will then guide you through...

SLO Brew Rock presents Son Little on Sunday, July 2! Special Guest Dante Marsh will open the show. Tickets On-Sale NOW! ♦ SHOW INFORMATION ♦ Door Time- 7:00 PM Show Time- 8:00 PM 21+

The 20th Season of Templeton Recreation Concerts in the Park started June 5th- August 21st. The concerts are every Wednesday Night from 6:30-8:30pm during June & July and 6-8pm in August. The Templeton Chamber of Commerce is the Beer & Wine Vendor in the park every week at the corner of 5th & Crocker Street. Each week a different Member Business is our Tap Take...

Official pre-party at the Siren in Morro Bay!

Enjoy Free outdoor Sunday summer concerts with food, soft drinks, beer, wine and ice cream available. Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a wide variety of musical presentations. Activities include a fun raffle which benefits a different local nonprofit group at every concert. Enjoy the park’s new Kiddie Playground! Explore the historic downtown of Arroyo Grande while visiting local shops and museums. You will...

Land of the Free, Home of the Oaks FRIENDS & FAMILY BBQ Thursday July 4, 2019 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Games, Fun, BBQ & Live Music Featuring Music by THE MONOTONES   Main dining room & outdoor patio 177 Mary Avenue Nipomo, CA 93444 Space is limited, Please RSVP 805-723-5206 $14.50 per person (check or credit only)  

The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate the birthday of our country. It's a day filled with joy, fun and lots of treats! Unfortunately, a lot of pollution from fireworks and single-use plastics end up on the beach and eventually find their way to the ocean after this day of celebration. Join ECOSLO for a morning post-Fourth of July cleanup and data tracking...

Downtown SLO and Sunset Honda are proud to announce the 2019 Concerts in the Plaza band lineup! The season kicks off on Friday, June 14. Concerts will be held every Friday through September 14 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Mission Plaza in Downtown San Luis Obispo. All concerts are free to the public. The 2019 lineup is as follows: June 14 | rosecoloredworld | Indie Pop & Dance...

Saturdays at 10:00 Join us for our FREE one-hour historic walking tour of Mission Plaza and the Commercial Heart of SLO. Meet at the History Center 696 Monterey St. 805.543.0638 [email protected]  

The Competition is on Saturday, but the night before is all about the kick-off! Join us under the stars in Harmony for a very special dinner pairing. The 4 Course All-Smoked Meat Dinner will be paired with craft beers, and capped off with cigars. Dine next to your favorite BBQ teams, and maybe learn a few tips and tricks! Seating is extremely limited to public....

We are incredibly thrilled to present the 2019 COURT STREET SUMMER JAZZ, sponsored by the San Luis Obispo Collection. This Jazz series presents some of the finest local jazz groups for your entertainment experience and is curated by the SLO Jazz Festival. The location for the jazz series, now in its 5th year, is again at the Court Street terrace upstairs by Pottery Barn, Chico’s and...

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 a museum. Don’t have any painting gear? Not to worry— everything required for your day of painting will be provided. Drop-in classes are a great opportunity for new artists to create in a relaxing, encouraging atmosphere. Learn (or re-learn) the...

For the second year, join us on select summer Sundays for good wine and live music at our outdoor event venue. On each of the following dates, artists will play from 1 PM to 4 PM, with wine available for purchase by glass or bottle. Summer Sundays at the ranch: July 7 – Erin & the Earthquakes: One of the top female vocalists on the Central...

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, coming to you on Sunday, July 7 at the Avila Beach Golf Resort, California's Premier Beachfront Concert Venue! Event Info: Gates open at 4pm Lyle Lovett: 5:00pm-7:30pm Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lyle-lovett-and-his-large-band-tickets-58340511039?aff=odwdwdspacecraft

Marc Stollmeyer has a vision. Take something he loves and turn it into a multi-million dollar business. No doubt, he was born with an entrepreneurial gene. On July 8, 2019, we welcome Marc to speak to us on the path he has taken to build his company, Inspired Flight, into a premier manufacturer of industrial class drones. Right here on the central coast! I’ve asked...

Lynette Sonne of FARMstead Ed and Barbara Hartley of Hartley Farms join us to talk about Farmstead Education and stone fruit jams. In 2014, Lynette Sonne launched FARMstead ED as a way to promote locally grown & locally made products through pop-up workshops and helping connect locals to farms, ranches & production facilities while educating them about where our food is being grown & made. Getting folks out to farms is...

JULY MEETING - EMERGING WORKPLACE ETHICS ISSUES PRESENTER: Dr. Steven Mintz Tuesday, July 9, 2019 11:30a - 1:00p Dr. Steven Mintz is professor emeritus from the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. A well-known researcher in ethics, Dr. Mintz has published dozens of articles on business and accounting ethics as well as a textbook titled Ethical Obligations and Decision Making in Accounting: Text and Cases. He...

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Fill up your coffee cup and join the Cal Poly Small Business Development Center as we view and discuss the latest in business ideas and trends. Informational videos and clips will be followed by a discussion led by an expert in the field. Attendance is always free of charge and coffee will be provided.

Learn from the SBDC’s own financial expert Rolando Locci how to: understand the Profit and Loss (P&L) structure, know your revenue and cost drivers, develop assumptions, translate assumptions into an Excel-based financial model and use the plan to run your business. We will utilize an example company to walk through the thought process and build an Excel model to convey some basic modeling techniques. Bring...

Join us at our Hiring Expo! Hotel San Luis Obispo Location: San Luis Obispo Library Community Room 995 Palm St   July 10, 2019 3:15-6:00 pm Apply online or Bring Resume www.hotel-slo.com   A Piazza Hospitality Hotel www.piazzahospitality.com   Opportunities Include: Front Desk Agent, Front Desk Supervisor, Concierge, Night Auditor, Housekeeping, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Banquet Server, Bartender, Server, Food Runner, Wait Staff, Host/Hostess, Cocktail...

If you catch yourself saying "I'm too busy", then you won't want to miss this Workshop!  Setting priorities and managing your time are critical in being a more effective business owner and achieving your goals.

Saturdays at 10:00 Join us for our FREE one-hour historic walking tour of Mission Plaza and the Commercial Heart of SLO. Meet at the History Center 696 Monterey St. 805.543.0638 [email protected]

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 a museum. Don’t have any painting gear? Not to worry— everything required for your day of painting will be provided. Explore the possibilities of still life painting. Create a realist depiction of the subject matter or let your imagination go...

Join us for a field trip to Rutiz Family Farms in Arroyo Grande. We will be picking our own produce, then cleaning and preparing a healthy, delicious lunch for ourselves. You can't get it fresher or tastier than that. At Rutiz Family Farms, it isn’t just about growing fruits and vegetables, it's about redefining a relationship between a community and the farmer. The farm stand, located adjacent to...

Time: 10am-3pm Description: Come join us for the 1st Annual Gears on the Green: A Pre-1995 Car Show at Avila Beach Golf Resort! A day filled with everything from classics to vintage off-road rigs, live music by DJ Serenna, The Hubcap Stealers, Drive in Romeos, the county’s best food trucks, and fun in the sun! Don’t miss out on the perfect Summer Sunday! *All vehicle...

Located in San Luis Obispo's historic Mission Plaza, Pride in the Plaza is the highlight of pride weekend on the Central Coast. The festival is free to the public and features a full afternoon of live entertainment. Come together with your community. Click here for more details about Pride in the Plaza.

For the second year, join us on select summer Sundays for good wine and live music at our outdoor event venue. On each of the following dates, artists will play from 1 PM to 4 PM, with wine available for purchase by glass or bottle. Summer Sundays at the ranch: July 7 – Erin & the Earthquakes: One of the top female vocalists on the Central...

SLO Brew Rock 855 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo, CA July 16, 2019 7:00 pm  | Ages: 18+ $25.00 Event Information Presale: Friday 3/15 7am - Friday 3/22 7am Public On Sale: Friday 3/22 at 7am Monsieur Periné the La Sombra World Tour will be lighting up the SLO Brew Rock Event Center on Tuesday, July 16th. Ages 18+ | Standing Room Only | Doors 7PM Columbian stars Monsieur Periné, a Latin Grammy "Best New...

READY? SET. GO! Starting a business of your own is exciting but we bet you have lots of questions. If you are thinking of starting a business, or have just started one, this workshop is a perfect fit. Topics covered will include the fundamentals of getting started, business operation basics, business plans, and how to use and understand financial reports. The time and place for...

The 20th Season of Templeton Recreation Concerts in the Park started June 5th- August 21st. The concerts are every Wednesday Night from 6:30-8:30pm during June & July and 6-8pm in August. The Templeton Chamber of Commerce is the Beer & Wine Vendor in the park every week at the corner of 5th & Crocker Street. Each week a different Member Business is our Tap Take...

Time: 5-10pm Description: Some shows belong near the ocean and this is one of them! . The Australian three-piece, comprised of members Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George and James Hunt, have released two platinum-certified albums, ATLAS and Bloom, with their newly unveiled third album Solace ushering in a new chapter for the trio. Don’t miss RÜFÜS DU SOL at Avila Beach Resort. ♦ SHOW INFORMATION ♦ Thursday JULY 18, 2019 - 5pm Gates- 5:00 PM - This...

Pomar Junction Wine-Rail Excursions Friday, May 17, 2019 (Burning James & The Funky Flames) Friday, June 21, 2019 (Sound Investment) SOLD OUT Friday, July 19, 2019 (Unfinished Business) Friday, August 16, 2019 (Bear Market Riot) Friday, September 20, 2019 (AJM Band) Friday, October 18, 2019 (JD Project) Each excursion/date sold separately. There is a waiting list for any excursion(s) marked sold out. Leave the SLO Amtrak...

Coffee is not only a drink, it is history, culture, habitude, and a source of numerous benefits. When I say COFFEE, I do not refer to the dozens of syrup pump venti, double caramel, and so on, that fools the real meaning of coffee, but to real, pure coffee, which is indeed one of the richest sources of phenolics in the western diet and can...

Join the Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition, Revolution CNG and SoCalGas for a free workshop on Renewable Natural Gas (RNG).  RNG is now available at the JB Dewar location.  Presentations from SoCalGas on Balanced Energy Strategies, Renewable Natural Gas, and a Legislative Update.  Presentations on two state of the art anaerobic digesters in California.  A discussion on the modifications and upgrades to the CNG dispensing...

For the second year, join us on select summer Sundays for good wine and live music at our outdoor event venue. On each of the following dates, artists will play from 1 PM to 4 PM, with wine available for purchase by glass or bottle. Summer Sundays at the ranch: July 7 – Erin & the Earthquakes: One of the top female vocalists on the Central...

Bring your laptop and your Facebook business page ready to go! This is a hands-on opportunity. Local social media expert Lacey Clifton (@Chicadita) will show attendees how to be more effective with Facebook through Insights (analytics), scheduling, events, and Ads Manager (advertising and Boosts) with advanced targeting to increase conversion and ROI. This is an intermediate workshop to help the business owner to take their...

Bassist Susan Cahill leads this informal mini-recital of works for double bass and piano. She will be joined by pianist Susan Grace. Franz Schubert - Arpeggione Sonata, D. 821 Reinhold Gliere - Prelude and Intermezzo Giovanni Bottesini - Melodie for double bass and piano Susan Cahill - New work TBA You may select our suggested donation of $10 per ticket, or you may choose "RESERVATION"...

Learn how to drill sea glass and other objects. Make and take your own a three-piece necklace and earring set. Great class for children and adults. All materials provides. Small class size. More info at slobg.org Cost: Garden members $35, public $40 Event contact phone number: 805-541-1400 x 303

John Novacek presents a free master class for local pianists! All master classes are FREE to participate in and to attend, NO TICKETS REQUIRED! Come watch talented young students perform as they are guided and instructed by Festival artists, who are gifted teachers in addition to gifted performers. These classes are fun and informative for musicians and non-musicians alike! Call (805) 781-3009 with any questions...

For entrepreneurs understanding your money is one of the 3 most important things you will need for your business to grow and succeed.  This workshop will cover the financial tools every  business uses to create profitability and a plan for growth. You will come away from this workshop with the key components every business owner needs to create a financial future for their business such as: ...

Illeana Gomez and the SLO Movement Arts Center present a free flamenco workshop! All classes are FREE to participate in and to attend, NO TICKETS REQUIRED! Come watch talented young students perform as they are guided and instructed by Festival artists, who are gifted teachers in addition to gifted performers. These classes are fun and informative for musicians and non-musicians alike! Call (805) 781-3009 with...

Saturdays at 10:00 Join us for our FREE one-hour historic walking tour of Mission Plaza and the Commercial Heart of SLO. Meet at the History Center 696 Monterey St. 805.543.0638 [email protected]

Italian composer Domenico Scarlatti wrote his E major keyboard sonata in 1757. The same sonata was the inspiration for Bartok's 1927 string quartet, 170 years later. Join violist Caitlin Lynch and fellow artists at the beautiful Dallidet Adobe for an exploration of this work and how it connects to Scarlatti's piece. Then, enjoy a gourmet luncheon by Chef Tracy Labastida of Field to Table Catering...

BBQ Bake Sale & Silent Auction Cal Fresh Parking lot 555 Five Cities Drive, Pismo Beach July 27, 2019 11:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m.   All proceeds go directly to the hensley family in order to allow Levi to receive a much needed treatment to hopefully cure his Ulcerative Colitis.

11:30 am - 3:30 pm (tournament starts at 11:30) $35 per team of 2, includes a bottle of 2014 Presqu'ile Vineyard Chardonnay OR 2016 Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir On Sunday, July 28th, we invite you to join us for our fourth annual Presqu'ile Cornhole Tournament!  To help set the summertime sporting mood, each team will receive a bottle of our 2014 Presqu'ile Vineyard Chardonnay OR...

For the second year, join us on select summer Sundays for good wine and live music at our outdoor event venue. On each of the following dates, artists will play from 1 PM to 4 PM, with wine available for purchase by glass or bottle. Summer Sundays at the ranch: July 7 – Erin & the Earthquakes: One of the top female vocalists on the Central...

Enjoy Free outdoor Sunday summer concerts with food, soft drinks, beer, wine and ice cream available. Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a wide variety of musical presentations. Activities include a fun raffle which benefits a different local nonprofit group at every concert. Enjoy the park’s new Kiddie Playground! Explore the historic downtown of Arroyo Grande while visiting local shops and museums. You will...

Join Scott Yoo, narrator Dan Shadwell, and dancers from SLO’s Movement Arts Center for a fun-filled and engaging performance of Saint-Saëns's Carnival of the Animals, appropriate for all ages. You may select our suggested donation of $10 per ticket, or you may choose "RESERVATION" and enter another amount at the checkout screen. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College Highway 1 San Luis Obispo, CA...

Scott Yoo leads the Festival Mozaic Orchestra in a performance of glorious baroque repertoire in the stat-of-the-art Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College. An oboe concerto by Vivaldi is paired with concerti grossi by Handel, Alessandro Scarlatti and Charles Avison, an English composer who based these pieces on the keyboard works of Alessandro Scarlatti's son, Domenico. PLEASE NOTE: This concert is a repeat of...

Polish composer Frederic Chopin was heavily influenced by the music of Domenico Scarlatti. Cellist Brian Thornton leads this Notable Encounter, discussing Chopin's beautiful - and only - cello sonata, a work that he composed for his friend, French cellist Auguste Franchomme. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the size of this venue, seating is limited. Location: The Home of Katherine and George Drastal, San Luis Obispo, CA

Simply Clear Marketing is holding a FREE Trade Show Marketing Class, that is open to the public.   The FREE Exhibitor Marketing Class will be held on Wednesday, July 31st!   FREE CLASS! How to Double Your Sales & Promote Your Business in Your Event Booth! How to use social media to remind your customers of your products and services Create new content for your...

Join Scott Yoo for a mini-concert featuring premieres of three new works for string quartet and winds composed by Festival clarinetist Michael Fine. The composer will be present to share some background on these pieces. Flute Quintet (World Premiere) Oboe Quintet (US Premiere) English Horn Quintet: "Elegy for ..." You may select our suggested donation of $10 per ticket, or you may choose "RESERVATION" and...

Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what it takes to make truly great music. Hear and watch Scott Yoo and the other Festival artists as they prepare for their concerts. Be sure to bring the young musicians in your life. The musicians will start and stop, as these events are working rehearsals. You may come and go as you like. NO TICKETS REQUIRED. NOTE: This rehearsal...

Violinist Grace Park, who was recently named first prizewinner of the 2018 International Naumburg Violin Competition, will lead an informal mini-recital of works for violin and piano. She will be joined by pianist Susan Grace. SCHUMANN – Three Romances, op. 94 ENESCU – Violin Sonata No. 2, Op. 6 DVORAK – Romance in F minor, Op. 11 SARASATE – Introduction and Tarantella You may select...

With a flair for the wild and unexpected, this genre-bending trio brings the refinement of a rigorous classical background and mixes it with rock star charisma. Whether performing their take on pop, jazz, or classical tunes, they bring enthusiasm to their interpretations and impart their love of music to audiences of all musical preferences. Clark Center for the Performing Arts 487 Fair Oaks Avenue Arroyo...

Rub elbows with Festival musicians while you enjoy a gourmet continental breakfast from SLO Provisions, backstage in the Experimental Theater. Afterwards, the staff of the Harold J. Miossi CPAC will lead you on a special tour of their state-of-the-art facility. Then, enjoy a special seat on the stage for the morning's open orchestra rehearsal. PLEASE NOTE: Stage seating is limited to 15 guests. Additional seating...

Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what it takes to make truly great music. Hear and watch Scott Yoo and the other Festival artists as they prepare for their concerts. Be sure to bring the young musicians in your life. The musicians will start and stop, as these events are working rehearsals. You may come and go as you like. NO TICKETS REQUIRED. Note: this rehearsal...

Brown Bag Concerts welcomes  the Pacific Horizon Chorus as presenters at the August 2 First Presbyterian Noontime Brown Bag Concert. Pacific Horizon Chorus is a mid-sized chorus of women singing four-part harmony, barbershop style. The group was founded in 1965 by Gail Miernicki. As always, Wilson Hall, Marsh & Morro, at noon. 805-543-5451.

In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week (Aug. 1-7), Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center and Twin Cities Community Hospital are taking part in a global celebration to raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding. On Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, breastfeeding mothers and their babies are invited to join lactation consultants and nurses for The Global Big Latch On, a synchronized breastfeeding event in multiple locations around...

Saturdays at 10:00 Join us for our FREE one-hour historic walking tour of Mission Plaza and the Commercial Heart of SLO. Meet at the History Center 696 Monterey St. 805.543.0638 [email protected]

                  Round 1 Hosted by Mindbody. Come on out for an afternoon of poker, prizes, food, and fun for a good cause!! Join Treading Water & Sunshine Poker League for a charity poker tournament in which all proceeds go to support families with hospitalized children through Treading Water Foundation. $50 buys you in with prizes to the top players...