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The “Wonders of the Woodlands (WOW) Youth Art Show” is open to kindergarten through 12th grade students residing in San Luis Obispo County –including those who are homeschooled or belong to a youth/art program. The show will take place October 1 through November 30, 2021 at Art Central in Downtown SLO. The goal of the WOW art show is to encourage and inspire youth to... United Way of San Luis Obispo County Announces Community Assistance Needed-Care Packages for Christmas For the past 24 years, on Christmas Day, the San Luis Obispo community has generously provided our County’s homeless/underserved population with a wonderful home-cooked holiday dinner, live musical entertainment and essential warm winter clothing/sleeping bag care packages. The COVID pandemic has exacerbated many domestic crises particularly homelessness and food insecurity. The... THE HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA (NOVEMBER 18 – DECEMBER 31) And finally, the classic Holiday Extravaganza. See Scrooge find his Christmas spirit in a heart-warming tale of holiday magic, laugh until your sides ache at the zany characters in a fractured fairy tale opera, and celebrate the music of the season in our Holiday Vaudeville Revue. Our holiday triple bill is a very special family tradition designed to... Now on view: "I'd Tell You If I Could" features paintings by U.K-based artist William Brickel. The figures in William Brickel’s work presented in this exhibition are partly representations of himself, but are also standalone actors that perform emotional distress for us to see. Each figure is absorbed in their two-dimensional world, as the viewer is aware of their emotional intensity. Both intimately personal and... In collaboration with Hotel San Luis Obispo’s Michelin-mentioned Ox+Anchor, enjoy a special dinner curated by Chef Ryan Fancher in honor of renowned culinary inspiration, Julia Child. To celebrate the new Julia Child documentary, JULIA (2021 Toronto International Film Festival), playing at the Palm Theatre starting November 24th, we have partnered with Hotel San Luis Obispo’s Chef, Ryan Fancher, to offer an exclusive three-course menu inspired... In collaboration with Hotel San Luis Obispo’s Michelin-mentioned Ox+Anchor, enjoy a special dinner curated by Chef Ryan Fancher in honor of renowned culinary inspiration, Julia Child. To celebrate the new Julia Child documentary, JULIA (2021 Toronto International Film Festival), playing at the Palm Theatre starting November 24th, we have partnered with Hotel San Luis Obispo’s Chef, Ryan Fancher, to offer an exclusive three-course menu inspired...
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November 28 @ 5:00 pm - December 5 @ 6:00 pm The SLO Jewish community is honored to continue its annual tradition of lighting the public menorah outside the Old Mission of San Luis Obispo de Tolosa each night of Hanukkah at 5:00PM. All members of the SLO community are invited to join us to celebrate. The first night’s candle will be lit by new San Luis... |
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You Can’t Stop the Beat! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world?Featuring the beloved score of hit songs including “Welcome to the 60’s,” “Good Morning Baltimore” and “You...
$69 – $109
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Since 1984, Hospice SLO County’s Light up a Life ceremonies have been attended by thousands as a way to remember and honor their loved ones. This year remembering those who have died is critically important to our community and our collective mental and emotional health. Many have not been able to hold or attend funerals or memorial services. Light Up A Life will take place at 6... |
6 events,RALPHS AND FOOD 4 LESS KICK OFF SEASON OF GIVING WITH THIRD ANNUAL ‘HELP 4 THE HUNGRY’ DRIVE Donate at more than 300 Ralphs and Food 4 Less stores November 22—December 31 Ralphs and Food 4 Less announce the return of their Help 4 the Hungry food donation drive at stores throughout California. Now in its third year, the month-long campaign raises awareness and funds... In collaboration with Hotel San Luis Obispo’s Michelin-mentioned Ox+Anchor, enjoy a special dinner curated by Chef Ryan Fancher in honor of renowned culinary inspiration, Julia Child. To celebrate the new Julia Child documentary, JULIA (2021 Toronto International Film Festival), playing at the Palm Theatre starting November 24th, we have partnered with Hotel San Luis Obispo’s Chef, Ryan Fancher, to offer an exclusive three-course menu inspired... |
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*This is a hybrid event — attendees have the option to either attend in person or via Zoom. Hear from the people representing you about their priorities, things to keep an eye on in 2022, and how policy and politics in Sacramento impact us here on the Central Coast. With the continuing impacts of the pandemic, a spate of recently approved bills, and a record-setting...
$35 – $55
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Civility Matters This program highlights important issues and decisions that lawyers and judges face daily where civility is a deserving consideration. The panel will discuss how civility or its absence impacts lawyers and their clients, the bench and the public at large. The discussion will include an important update on the State Bar’s current efforts to achieve real civility among its members. Presented by: ... |
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45th Annual Downtown Holiday Parade Presented by American Riviera Bank Friday, December 3, 2021 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM The most popular holiday parade in the county, now in its 45th year, returns to Downtown SLO! The theme of this years’ Holiday Parade is California Dreamin': celebrate the sun, the wine, the beach, and the sights. The parade route begins at Chorro and Palm and ends...
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To celebrate the opening of our new Marketplace & Cellar, The Apple Farm Inn, Marketplace & Cellar will host two Sip & Graze Events on December 3rd and 17th. Guests will meet the Maker and enjoy local spirits paired with locally grown bites and roam through six different holiday vignettes. Friday, December 3rd - 5:30-7:30pm Friday, December 17th - 5:30-7:30pm Pre-Sale tickets are $90 per...
$90 – $100
The Cal Poly Symphony welcomes guest soloist Tanya Gabrielian, hailed by the London Times as “a pianist of powerful physical and imaginative muscle,” to perform Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2. An acclaimed soloist, she has performed with such orchestras as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and Boston Pops.In addition to performing internationally, Gabrielian is passionate about community engagement, education, and... |
10 events,While photography has historically been valued for its ability to depict our world objectively, there are some photographers who seek to reveal it to us by abstracting objects and moments they observe. By carefully composing shapes, forms, colors, and textures, they create new ways of seeing our material world. This exhibition explores examples of abstract photography created by members of The Photo Society. Artists on... The objects on display in this exhibition are a collection of kinetic creatures that explore a mother’s physical sensitivity to their child’s constant touch. Visitors are invited to interact with the forms, as suggested by adjacent action words. This action is a symbolic provoking of “The Mother,” who in turn reacts dramatically, becoming a spectacle for others to witness. Created by artist Marrin Lee Martinez,...
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Santa is trading in his reindeer for a ride on Amtrak’s Surfliner to San Luis Obispo on Saturday, December 4th. Santa Claus will arrive at the San Luis Obispo Amtrak Station at about 12:30 P.M. After arriving, Santa will brought to the Railroad Museum by the SLO Amtrak crew on a specially decorated “sleigh”. Santa will listen to Christmas wishes from children... 
The fifth annual Holiday Kaleidoscope concert is a Central Coast tradition! This concert brings together all four Cal Poly choral ensembles with local high school and community ensembles. This year, San Luis High School, Cabrillo High School and Central Coast Youth Chorus will all be featured. Concert highlights include traditional favorites, new works, sing-alongs with our holiday orchestra and much more! |
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We will be doing a Learn to Surf Clinic for local people living with disabilities and veterans. All people living with a disability or life long condition are invited to participate. More detailed clinic participant info is below . We’ll need Instructors, Water assist, beach support booth help and more.
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Elegant Christmas, a favorite holiday event, is returning to the Village of Arroyo Grande this December with everything you love: festive lights, holiday music, Santa, carolers, extended-hours shopping, and wine tasting. This year’s celebration will be Sunday, December 5, from 12 noon to 7 pm. Stores in the Village of Arroyo Grande will stay open extended hours to accommodate shoppers. Big Ditch Market—featuring local makers,...
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Gather for a fun, festive tree lighting at the Corner of Ocean Avenue & D Street (downtown Cayucos) *Arrival of Santa & Mrs. Claus accompanied by fire engines *Santa's house is open for visiting until 7PM *Enjoy Cayucos pier lights as well! |
9 events,The 2021 Pismo Beach ISA World Para-Surfing Championships Hosted by AmpSurf™ will bring the top 300 Para Surfing Athletes, Coaches and trainers from around the world to Pismo beach to compete for world champion. These athletes will be representing their home nations to claim the gold for not only themselves, but their nation as well. Each day will highlight the skill, power and performance of competitors... Country Roots Presents Lanco is bringing their Honky Tonk Hippies Tour is coming to the Fremont Theater on Tuesday, December 7, 2021! ♦ SHOW INFORMATION ♦ Door Time- 7:00 PM Show Time- 8:00 PM 18+ |
8 events,The 2021 Pismo Beach ISA World Para-Surfing Championships Hosted by AmpSurf™ will bring the top 300 Para Surfing Athletes, Coaches and trainers from around the world to Pismo beach to compete for world champion. These athletes will be representing their home nations to claim the gold for not only themselves, but their nation as well. Each day will highlight the skill, power and performance of competitors...
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Selling, Succession & Retirement Planning for Entrepreneurs Date: 12/8/2021 Time: 12-1:30pm PST Do you anticipate a change of ownership in your business? Would you like to sell, pass on, or even close your business in the foreseeable future? If so, this webinar is for you. You will learn about: Valuing your assets Tax considerations Establishing an exit strategy Finding buyers Selecting a successor Preparing for... |
9 events,The 2021 Pismo Beach ISA World Para-Surfing Championships Hosted by AmpSurf™ will bring the top 300 Para Surfing Athletes, Coaches and trainers from around the world to Pismo beach to compete for world champion. These athletes will be representing their home nations to claim the gold for not only themselves, but their nation as well. Each day will highlight the skill, power and performance of competitors...
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ITECH Solutions | www.itech-solutions.com A Modern Approach to Business Continuity Webinar Thursday, Dec 9th, 8:00am PST Business continuity helps your organization maintain resiliency, in responding quickly to an interruption. At a time when downtime is unacceptable, business continuity planning is a critical need to ensure systems protected and data is safe, secure, and available at all times. A strong business continuity plan saves money, time...
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*This is a hybrid event — attendees have the option to either attend in person or via Zoom. “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. ” — Martin Luther King, Jr. This special Insight Studio event will dive into some root causes of discrimination, bring... |
11 events,The 2021 Pismo Beach ISA World Para-Surfing Championships Hosted by AmpSurf™ will bring the top 300 Para Surfing Athletes, Coaches and trainers from around the world to Pismo beach to compete for world champion. These athletes will be representing their home nations to claim the gold for not only themselves, but their nation as well. Each day will highlight the skill, power and performance of competitors... BUY TICKETS G It’s a Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play Adapted by by Joe Landry Based on the story The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern Show Times December 10 – December 18, 2021 Fri & Sat @ 7 pm Sat @ 2 pm About This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. Frank Capra’s holiday movie...
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Local artist Will Barkhuff presents a showing of watercolor paintings, featuring a series of our local field workers. Many other paintings and drawings as well as cards and magnetic bookmarks with images of some of the areas local treasures will be shown. December 10 and 11, 4:00 PM til 9:00 PM at the Natural Toolbox located in the Pismo Beach Premium Outlets, suite #137.
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WELCOME BACK TO LIVE THEATRE AT SLO REP! SLO Repertory Theatre will reopen its doors with a special staged reading for the holidays: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE – A LIVE RADIO PLAY! San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre will open its doors once again this December with a special holiday gift for our community: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE – A LIVE RADIO PLAY! Frank Capra’s beloved... |
14 events,The 2021 Pismo Beach ISA World Para-Surfing Championships Hosted by AmpSurf™ will bring the top 300 Para Surfing Athletes, Coaches and trainers from around the world to Pismo beach to compete for world champion. These athletes will be representing their home nations to claim the gold for not only themselves, but their nation as well. Each day will highlight the skill, power and performance of competitors...
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Join us on the promenade for our last doggie parade of the year! Date: Saturday, December 11, 2021 Time: Registration 10:00-11:00 a.m.; Parade 11:00 a.m.-Noon Name of Event: Santa's Doggie Parade Where: Avila Beach Promenade at San Miguel Street, Avila Beach, CA 93424 What is happening at the event: The Avila Beach Civic Association will be sponsoring its annual costume contest with the categories...
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Join us at the garden on December 11th from 1pm-4pm and give your artist an outdoor showcase in our Children's Garden! The Garden hosts picket painting parties in the Children’s Garden every second Saturday of the month. Music and materials will be set up for you to paint with your loved ones and the community. Or you may come to the Garden Gift Shop to...
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Clara is about to have the night of her life, and so will you. Join Uncle Drosselmeyer, Mother Ginger and the SugarPlum Fairy as Clara travels to the Land of Sweets on a very special Christmas Eve. For the past 43 years, the Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo has presented this holiday classic (including 25 years performing to sold out audiences here at the PAC)....
$24 – $64
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Clara is about to have the night of her life, and so will you. Join Uncle Drosselmeyer, Mother Ginger and the SugarPlum Fairy as Clara travels to the Land of Sweets on a very special Christmas Eve. For the past 43 years, the Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo has presented this holiday classic (including 25 years performing to sold out audiences here at the PAC)....
$24 – $64
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*This is a hybrid event — attendees have the option to either attend in person or via Zoom. As 2021 comes to an end, employers must prepare to navigate ongoing and new complexities in employment law for the coming year. In this informative 2022 employment law update, attendees will receive a detailed handout covering legislative updates, case law, and tips for employers and human resource...
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Every month SLO Chamber members gather after hours to catch up, meet new members, do a bit of networking and get an inside glance at a local business. Membership Mixers happen on the third Wednesday of every month and provide an opportunity for members to get to know each other and share business contacts all in the friendly confines of a member business. A benefit... |
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12 events,Purchase Tickets Begin your holiday season with two ballets for the entire family! The Velveteen Rabbit Les Patineurs (The Skaters) Friday, Dec. 17, 7pm Saturday, Dec. 18, 7pm Sunday, Dec. 19, 2pm Tickets $28-48 Friday evening, all seats $33 All shows reserved seating Spanos Theatre | PAC SLO Performing Arts Center COVID restrictions apply Purchase Tickets
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Treat yourself to adaptogenic mocktails, tea tastings, theragun station and wellness demos. Treat your loved ones, neighbors or fellow community members to a self-care with a gift card or a personalized wellness gift. Gift card purchases over $75 and you receive a free express service card or $20 off a massage during our two day long Sip + Shop event!
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To celebrate the opening of our new Marketplace & Cellar, The Apple Farm Inn, Marketplace & Cellar will host two Sip & Graze Events on December 3rd and 17th. Guests will meet the Maker and enjoy local spirits paired with locally grown bites and roam through six different holiday vignettes. Friday, December 3rd - 5:30-7:30pm Friday, December 17th - 5:30-7:30pm Pre-Sale tickets are $90 per...
$90 – $100
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14 events,Welcome to the 2021 Mission Prep Christmas Classic! In its twenty-two year run, the Mission Prep Christmas Classic has been proud to host some of the country's best basketball players. Currently, 29 MPCC Alumni have made their dreams come true to reach the professional ranks of the NBA and NFL, including Mission Prep's own, Patrick Laird (2019 Miami Dolphins). Best Regards and Happy Holidays PURCHASE...
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Treat yourself to adaptogenic mocktails, tea tastings, theragun station and wellness demos. Treat your loved ones, neighbors or fellow community members to a self-care with a gift card or a personalized wellness gift. Gift card purchases over $75 and you receive a free express service card or $20 off a massage during our two day long Sip + Shop event!
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WELCOME BACK TO LIVE THEATRE AT SLO REP! SLO Repertory Theatre will reopen its doors with a special staged reading for the holidays: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE – A LIVE RADIO PLAY! San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre will open its doors once again this December with a special holiday gift for our community: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE – A LIVE RADIO PLAY! Frank Capra’s beloved...
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Join us on the Starlight Lawn for a holiday pet costume contest, pet parade and yappy hour! |
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A special SLOMotion Holiday screening of the iconic Patagonia and Sweetgrass Productions film, Valhalla. One show only and all donations will go to GleanSLO, a program of the SLO Food Bank, to help get food to community members this holiday season. |
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$20 cash, proceeds benefit Surfrider Foundation Join us on Christmas Eve and meet Santa by the sea. Guests can enjoy hot cider, hot chocolate and receive a holiday cookie decorating kit. Snap a photo with Santa on the Starlight lawn.
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Executive Chef Frank Barajas’ delightful contemporary Mexican-inspired Christmas three-course dinner with amuse presents holiday revelers with a unique experience than the usual ham and turkey courses. The amuse is a Croquette de Jamon and Appetizer choices are Burrata with herb salad, Yellowtail Tostada with chipotle aioli or Chicken Tortilla Soup with ancho crema. Entrées tempt with a choice of Crab Enchiladas with arroz verde and... |
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Executive Chef Frank Barajas’ delightful contemporary Mexican-inspired Christmas three-course dinner with amuse presents holiday revelers with a unique experience than the usual ham and turkey courses. The amuse is a Croquette de Jamon and Appetizer choices are Burrata with herb salad, Yellowtail Tostada with chipotle aioli or Chicken Tortilla Soup with ancho crema. Entrées tempt with a choice of Crab Enchiladas with arroz verde and... |
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6 events,APPLY NOW TO COMPETE FOR THE FINE ARTS AWARDS AT THE MONDAY CLUB! The Monday Clubhouse Conservancy will present the 61st annual Fine Arts Awards Competition at The Monday Club on February 27, 2022. All High School Juniors and Seniors in SLO County are eligible to apply, starting immediately. Applications are available at www.themondayclubslo.org First place awards are $1,500, Second place awards are $1,000 and... |
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This special Executive Chef Barajas’ dinner at delightful Somerset Grill is a wonderful way to usher in 2022. It starts with a sparkling toast and amuse of Requeson Empanada with ricotta, sweet morita salsa and popping candy. Hot Appetizer choices are Grilled Octopus with chorizo and roasted potatoes or Spanish Tortilla with egg custard, potato and salsa macha. There’s a Cold choice of Watermelon Tartare...
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Ring in the New Year at the PAC with Opera San Luis Obispo in an epic evening of pops, opera, musical theater, and dance! The OperaSLO Grand Orchestra and maestro Brian Asher Alhadeff present a fantastic line-up of world-renowned award-winning artists and ensembles including vocalists Alba Franco-Cancél, Shira Renee Thomas, Karen Dunn, Eliana Nunely, Gregory Gorrindo, Dylan F. Thomas, and Zach Apel. This unforgettable New Year’s...
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Fri, Dec 31, 2021 7:30 PM Get Tickets Ring in the New Year at the PAC with Opera San Luis Obispo in an epic evening of pops, opera, musical theater, and dance! The OperaSLO Grand Orchestra and maestro Brian Asher Alhadeff present a fantastic line-up of world-renowned award-winning artists and ensembles including vocalists Alba Franco-Cancél, Shira Renee Thomas, Karen Dunn, Eliana Nunely, Gregory Gorrindo, Dylan... |