San Luis Obispo Events
The following lists all the special events happening in just the City of San Luis Obispo in the next 30 days. Feel free to modify to see all the fun things that will be happening during your planned visit.
To see events in another town, please go to our main calendar page.
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22nd Annual "Roll out the Barrels" Wine Weekend
Date(s):
Jun.
21st
–
24th,
2012
Recurring daily
The 22nd annual "Roll Out The Barrels Weekend" hosted by the San Luis Obispo Vintners Association begins Thursday, June 21st and runs through Sunday, June 24th.
Thursday June 21st, 5:30 - 7:30 Barrels In the Plaza
In San Luis Obispo's historic downtown Mission Plaza, SLO Vintners will feature "grown here, made here with Perfect Pairings!" from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Wineries will partner with local chefs side-by-side offering a blissful sampling of specialty cuisine with an array of fine wines. This will be the ultimate way to celebrate SLO's culinary experience right in the heart of San Luis Obispo. Guests will groove to live music from local Rock, Reggae and Blues band, "Soul Sauce". Tickets are $30 each.
Friday June 22nd Winemaker Dinners & Social Events with participating San Luis Obispo Wineries
Enjoy an evening with the winemakers and principals of the SLO Vintners for delicious dining experience, and hear from the people who shaped the region. More details on these dinners can be found at slowine.com.
Saturday, June 23rd and Sunday, June 24th 11:00 - 4:00 Roll Out the Barrels Passport Weekend
The annual two day passport portion (Saturday and Sunday), will allow visitors enjoy San Luis Obispo Wine Country and visit up to 30 member wineries. Passport holders will experience wine and food pairings, reserve barrel tastings, entertainment and special discounts.
For more information visit their website at www.slowine.com. Tickets are available now.
Times: Saturday & Sunday - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Wineries of San Luis Obispo & Arroyo Grande
Event City: San Luis Obispo & Arroyo Grande
Phone: 805.541.5868
Sponsor: KCOY, SLO Symphony
Low Admission: $30
High Admission: $85
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Concours d'Elegance Car Show
Date(s):
Jun.
2nd
–
3rd,
2012
Recurring daily
Concours d'Elegance Dinner & Auction ~ Saturday, June 2, 2012
Join us at the world famous Madonna Inn, Alex Madonna's Gold Rush Steakhouse, a perfect backdrop for this year's Dinner/Auction event. This award winning restaurant provides a perfect setting for an evening of great dining, superb central coast wines, and music and dancing on a dance floor voted as the "biggest and best" on the central coast.
Concours d'Elegance Main Event ~ Sunday, June 3, 2012
Enjoy the amazing panoramic view of San Luis Obispo, Edna Valley and the Central Coast's famous Seven Sister's as you stroll among breath taking and elegant automobiles, beautifully presented cars and motorcycles and unique vehicles from classic to futuristic. Enjoy live music, local wines, gourmet foods, entertainment and a special day to remember with something for everyone.
Location: Madonna Meadows
Address: 100 Madonna Rd.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.540.3248
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Special Events
$5 BOTTOMLESS MIMOSA BRUNCH EVERY SUNDAY
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Sunday
COME JOIN US FOR SUNDAY FOOTBALL AND $5 BOTTOMLESS MIMOSA BRUNCH ON SUNDAYS!!! BRUNCH ITEMS INCLUDE: NUTELLA CREPES OMELETS FRITTATAS STEAK SANDWICHES BBQ PIZZAS EGG PIZZAS FRUIT SALADS!
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Vieni Vai Trattoria
Address: 690 Higuera St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.544.5282
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26th Annual California Festival of Beers
Date(s):
May.
25th,
2012
Recurring every 3 days
Sample, learn, & enjoy beers from over 70 breweries around the world all in the name of Hospice SLO which receives 100% of the proceeds. “Beer Fest” as it is affectionately named has become a Central Coast institution and brings nearly 4000 people a year to the Central Coast including Cal Poly Alumni who remember the good old days here in SLO! The Festival is held annually on Memorial Day Weekend.
Location: Madonna Expo Center
Address: 1304 Pacific Street
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.544.2266
Parking: Yes
Low Admission: $50
High Admission: $200
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Art After Dark
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring monthly on the 1st Friday
Every first Friday, hundreds of visitors converge on downtown SLO to see new art exhibits and add to their growing collections. With dozens of galleries and non-traditional exhibit spaces, it's SLO's favorite night of the month to celebrate art for free! Though many shops are open earlier, Art After Dark officially starts at 6pm and runs to 9pm.
On a typical Art After Dark, over 20 galleries and non-traditional art venues (think restaurants, boutiques, and salons) spotlight the best of established and emerging local artists. They sometimes also feature the works of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. Expect sore feet and creative juices to be flowing from 6 to 9pm on the first Friday of the month.
Times: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Art Galleries in San Luis Obispo
Address: Varies by Gallery
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.544.9251
Parking: Free on Street
Low Admission: Free
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Blues Legend Hawkeye Herman at the SLO Botanical Garden
Date(s):
Jun.
3rd,
2012
Blues Hall of Fame member Michael “Hawkeye” Herman is performing at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden along with Tom Corbett, Phil Salazar, and Sarah Jane Nelson. Concert guests will have the to opportunity to join a free docent-led tour of the garden before the concert. Online tickets are $15 for members, $20 for non-members, and $25 at the door. Concerts at the garden tend to sell out quickly, so hurry and reserve your tickets online at www.slobg.org. You don't want to miss this evening. Doors open at 3:30 PM, concert begins at 4:00 PM
Times: 4:00pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
Address: 3450 Dairy Creek Road
Event City: San Luis Obispo, CA
Phone: 805.541.1400
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Cal Poly Arab Music Ensemble Spring Concert
Date(s):
Jun.
1st,
2012
Join the Arab Music Ensemble as it performs vocal and instrumental selections of some of the best-known art and popular music of the Eastern Mediterranean and larger Middle East. Hear traditional melodic and rhythmic modes in the contexts of old and new genres on instruments including the oud, nay, qanun, buzuq, violin, cello, bass, guitar, accordion, riqq, daff, darabukka/tabla and others. Renowned guest musicians and dancers bring added depth and virtuosity to the concerts.
Times: 8:00 pm
Location: Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Cal Poly Band Concert - Winds of Change: Music of the 21st Century
Date(s):
Jun.
2nd,
2012
The wind band is somewhat unique in how its performers and directors tend to adore and gravitate toward ‘“new” music. From those early bands such as the Sousa Band or the Goldman Band, and through the era of the Eastman Wind Ensemble and the Tokyo Kosai Wind Orchestra, wind bands have consistently championed contemporary music. We continue that wonderful tradition with a program that features works written in the 21st century. Exciting, bold, romantic, traditional, heart-warming!
Times: 8:00 pm
Location: Performing Arts Center's Christopher Cohan Center
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2406
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Cal Poly Graduation
Date(s):
Jun.
9th
–
10th,
2012
Recurring daily
Students graduate from Cal Poly. Be sure to book your hotel room ASAP if coming to the county this weekend! Call 800-634-1414 if having trouble finding lodging.
Location: Cal Poly Campus
Event City: San Luis Obispo
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Cal Poly RSVP XVII: Garabatos
Date(s):
May.
29th
–
31st,
2012
Recurring every 2 days
This marks the 17th season of this diverse transmedia series celebrating electroacoustic diversity and compositional risk. Inspired by the soul that animates comic book art forms, this year’s show promises an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to storytelling and performance in its continuing dedication to the science of wonder.
Times: 8:00pm
Location: Pavilion Theatre
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Cal Poly Symphony and Choirs Spring Concert - Rule Britannia
Date(s):
May.
26th,
2012
Works by English masters including Thomas Tallis, Herbert Howells, Gustav Holst and Benjamin Britten, plus featured works by Ralph Vaughan Williams: “Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis” “Dona nobis pacem” Thomas Davies and David Arrivée, conductors
Times: 8:00pm
Location: Cohan Center, Performing Arts Center
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Catalyst
Date(s):
May.
24th
–
25th,
2012
Recurring daily
We are proud to present this year's spring dance concert, Catalyst! We will be performing May 24 and May 25 at 8 pm in Cal Poly's Spanos Theatre. This concert is a fun eclectic combination of student choreography. It features a variety of dance styles such as Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Breakdance, and cultural dance forms.
Times: 8:00pm
Location: Alex & Faye Spanos Theatre
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Classic Concerts in Historical Places
Date(s):
Through Jun.
24th,
2012
Recurring weekly on Sunday
Join the San Luis Obispo County Band as it celebrates historical places. The 138 year old band teams up with three charming San Luis Obispo venues and special musical guests for unique afternoons of music and history. Performances start at 2pm with welcome set played by a different band each week at 1pm.
Sunday, April 29- Estero Bay Brass Quintet and SLO County Band at the Dallidet Adobe & Gardens located at 1185 Pacific Street.
Sunday, May 27- San Luis Obispo County Trumpet Alliance and SLO County Band at King David's Masonic Lodge located at 859 Marsh Street.
Sunday, June 24- Sax on the Beach and SLO County Band at the Jack House & Gardens located at 536 Marsh Street.
Times: 1:00pm
Address: Various Locations
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.929.0552
High Admission: $10 donation
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Dive In Movie
Date(s):
Jun.
1st,
2012
Enjoy the family favorite, "Finding Nemo", on a big screen while lounging pool side or dive-in and make a splash in the lighted pool. it's fun for the whole family. Concessions available for purchase on deck.
Times: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: SLO Swim Center
Address: 902 Southwood Drive
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.781.7300
Sponsor: City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation
Parking: Sinsheimer Park parking lot
Low Admission: $5/person
High Admission: $15/families of 3+
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Food Truck Fridays at Tolosa
Date(s):
May.
18th
–
25th,
2012
Recurring weekly on Friday
Join Tolosa after hours on Fridays in May with wines on the patio and food provided by local mobile vendors, aka "food trucks." From 5-7:30 guests can enjoy live music on the patio, wine by the glass or bottle for purchase and each Friday we'll featuring a different local food truck. May 18th, 2012 5- 7:30pm: Music by Ray Fortune,& featured Food Truck: Haute Skillet! May 25th, 2012 5- 7:30pm: Music by Liv & Rob and featured Food Truck: Tio Alberto
Times: 5:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Tolosa Winery
Address: 4910 Edna Road
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.782.0500
High Admission: Free
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Foundation for the Performing Arts Center Open House
Date(s):
Jun.
1st,
2012
Consider making our Open House the beginning of your Art After Dark route. Wine, cheese, and art! What’s not to love? We hope you will come visit us in our new home in downtown San Luis Obispo. For more information visit our website www.fpacslo.org.
Times: 4:30pm-7:30pm
Location: The Foundation's Office
Address: 550 Dana Street
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.541.5401
Parking: Free on street
High Admission: Free
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Greek Festival in Mission Plaza
Date(s):
Jun.
2nd
–
3rd,
2012
Recurring daily
Enjoy great traditional Greek food, pasties, costumes, dancing and entertainement. Children's activities.
Times: Saturday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Address: Chorro St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Parking: Charge in Nearby Lots & Street
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Heidi Franscioni: Father's Dreams
Date(s):
May.
4th
–
28th,
2012
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
In this multimedia installation, Heidi Franscioni explores that place where life meets death, bliss meets loss, and joy meets sadness. Through the use of Photographic images of nudes, mummified animals, molten beeswax, and video, Franscioni takes us to an unexplored sacred space that some celebrate and others fear.
Times: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
Address: 1010 Broad Street
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.543.8562
Parking: Metered Street
Low Admission: Free
High Admission: Free
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Hunger Awareness Day
Date(s):
Jun.
1st,
2012
1 Day. 1 Dollar. 1 Big Challenge to Feed the Hungry. - Friday, June 1st The Challenge: Raise enough money in just one day to feed 44,000 hungry residents in SLO County. The Solution: Donate. On our website. Mail in a contribution or look for collection sites throughout SLO County. Each Dollar Provides 7 Nutritious Meals!
Times: All Day
Location: Food Bank Coalition
Event City: San Luis Obispo County
Sponsor: SLO Food Bank
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InsideOut
Date(s):
May.
31st
– Jun.
2nd,
2012
Recurring every 2 days
The impulse to move, to create and to express emanates from an internal spark. It manifests as dance and celebrates what is intrinsically human. Variable Velocity Performance Group presents "InsideOut" a brand new Contemporary Dance Concert for 2012. Directed by Diana Stanton and Jude Clark Warnisher, this evening of original work explores the compelling phenomenon of the soloist in performance, and the relentless physicality of the athlete.
Times: 8:00pm Thursday, 2:00pm & 8:00pm Saturday
Location: Alex & Faye Spanos Theatre
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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LOMS & MBHS Bands Spring Concert
Date(s):
May.
23rd,
2012
Join students from Morro Bay High School and Los Osos Middle School for their Spring Concert! The MBHS Concert Band will be performing the music of Daniel Bukvich, including a special premiere of a brand new work written for Symphonic Band, Rock Band and String Quartet.
Times: 7:00pm
Location: Cohan Center, Performing Arts Center
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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LOMS & MBHS Spring Choral Concert
Date(s):
May.
22nd,
2012
Come to support and encourage the young musicians in our schools! The students will be performing a variety of choral literature, from classics to jazz favorites, and sharing with the audience about the importance of music education in their lives. In addition to the choirs from LOMS and MBHS, our special guests are members of the 6th grade choir from the coast elementary schools.
Times: 7:00pm
Location: Cohan Center, Performing Arts Center
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Opening Minds Art Show
Date(s):
May.
17th
–
31st,
2012
Recurring daily
Opening Minds is a community art show in celebration and support of living mentally well. It was designed to help the public see that the mentally ill should not be defined in terms of their illnesses but instead by their strengths and gifts. The 2012 Art Exhibit will be held May 17- 31 at 1306 Nipomo Street in SLO. The show is open daily from 12-6pm. For more information, contact the Art Show Coordinator (Meghan) at 805-540-6577 or mwalters@t-mha.org.
Times: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Location: 1306 Nipomo Street in San Luis Obispo (Nipomo and Pacific Streets).
Address: 1306 Nipomo Street
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.540.6577
Sponsor: Transitions Mental Health Association
Parking: On street
High Admission: Free
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Remnants of the Past Vintage Sale
Date(s):
Jun.
2nd
–
3rd,
2012
Recurring daily
There will be vintage furniture and curiosities from around the country and Europe along with special artists who create using repurposed items. Stop by to shop for these great one of a kind items!
Times: Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm
Address: 100 Madonna Road
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.543.3000
High Admission: $10
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San Luis Obispo Concerts in the Plaza
Date(s):
Jun.
1st
– Aug.
31st,
2012
Recurring weekly on Friday
Concerts in the Plaza is THE premiere summer concert series on the Central Coast! Thousands of people flock to Downtown San Luis Obispo every Friday between June 10th - September 2nd for a free, two-hour concert from 5:30-7:30 p.m., in beautiful Mission Plaza.
The summer concert series features the best local musicians from Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Local restaurants and eateries provide snacks and food for hungry concert goers while Firestone Brewery and J. Lohr Winery supply beer and wine for purchase. Non-alcoholic beverages are provided as well.
Over 70 bands apply each year to fill the 13 week line-up and past participants include Central Coast favorites: Resination, Damon Castillo Band, Big Daddy's Blues Band, Zongo All-Stars, Cuesta Ridge and many more.
Times: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Address: Chorro St., Downtown SLO
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.543.0286
Parking: Street & Nearby Garages
Low Admission: Free
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Science Cafe: Transformed! Closing the Loop with Worms
Date(s):
May.
24th,
2012
Vermicomposting can turn organic waste into high quality compost at Cal Poly and at home. Learn how at this Science Café with Ralph Crevoshay, President of Vermivision and Hunter Francis, Director of the CAFES Center for Sustainability. Refreshments will be provided, and any waste, we’ll compost!
Times: 11:00am-12:30pm
Location: Robert E. Kennedy Library, 2nd floor
Address: 1 Grand Ave
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.7549
High Admission: Free
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The Botanical Engineers
Date(s):
May.
26th,
2012
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden will host this outdoor performance of The Botanical Engineers, an original musical comedy. Proceeds benefit the Garden. 'Time is short, as the color GREEN is fast disappearing from planet earth. Luckily, radical botanist & Nobel Laureate Dr. Eva Stomata is racing the clock'...$15 per person at the door (cash or check), or in advance by credit card at www.brownpapertickets.com (search "espressivo" and select the May 26 SLO Botanical Garden performance.)
Times: 4:00pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
Address: 3450 Dairy Creek Road
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 8055411400x305
Parking: $3 per car on weekends
Low Admission: $15
High Admission: $25
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The Central Coast Sculptors Group: Showing Off
Date(s):
May.
4th
–
27th,
2012
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The Central Coast Sculptors Group invited its members to participate in an exhibit of their most recent work. All members of CCSG were invited to participate, and the work was carefully chosen by a curatorial committee to reflect the range of talents expressed within the group.
Times: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
Address: 1010 Broad Street
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.543.8562
Parking: Metered Street
Low Admission: Free
High Admission: Free
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THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES
Date(s):
May.
25th
– Jun.
16th,
2012
Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Winner of the Tony, Obie, and Drama Desk Award for best American play! The Pope’s 1965 visit to New York City brings the hope of answered prayers and a few unexpected guests to an apartment in Sunnyside, Queens, where Artie Shaughnessy, a zookeeper, pines for a new life as a popular songwriter. Called "enchantingly zany and original” by New York Times, The House of Blue Leaves is a heartbreaking, hilarious human comedy that explores the lengths people will go in pursuit of the American Dream.
Times: 7:00pm and 2:00pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Little Theatre
Address: 888 Morro Street
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 786.2440
Sponsor: Phyllis and Robert Frank
Parking: Palm Street Structure
Low Admission: $15
High Admission: $25
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Wine Rail Excursions
Date(s):
Through Dec.
9th,
2012
Recurring monthly on the 2nd Sunday
Central Coast Railroad Festival Wine Rail Excursions are offered the second Sunday of every month. Extra Excursions are added when needed and private Excursions are available for groups. The trips include a ride on Amtrak's Coast Starlight up or down the Cuesta Grade between Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo, complimentary wine tasting, light lunch snacks, rail history and a private bus trip in the opposite direction from the rail trip. The trips generally stop at one or two rail related wineries. Tickets for most trips are $49 for adults and $39 for children 15 and under. Excursions are limited to 24 friendly guests and generally sell out in advance.
Current list of Excursions:
Saturday, May 12th: National Train Day Family Excursion starts in Grover Beach and visits NTD events at the SLO Station
Saturday, May 12th: National Train Day Wine Rail Excursion starts in SLO, visits NTD events and features railroad troubadour Don Lampson at D'Anbino Tasting Room
Sunday, May 13th: Second Sunday Wine Rail Excursion starts in SLO and visits Pomar Junction Winery
Sunday, June 10th: Second Sunday Wine Rail Excursion starts in Paso Robles, visits D'Anbino Tasting Room and Pomar Junction Winery
Friday, June 22nd: Special Excursion to Pomar Junction's Train Wreck Friday Party! starts in SLO
Sunday, July 8th: Second Sunday Wine Rail Excursion starts in SLO and visits Pomar Junction Winery
New trips are added occasionally. You can receive a notice about these additions when they occur if you subscribe to our CCRRF Listserv.
Times: Various Times
Address: 1011 Railroad Avenue
Event City: San Luis Obispo County
Phone: 805.773.4173
Parking: Free on Site
Low Admission: $39
High Admission: $49
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On-Going Events
Breakaway San Luis Obispo Wine Tour
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring every 7 days
We’re passionate about wine and sharing it with others! Join us as we explore the well-known to hidden local favorite wineries of San Luis Obispo. Taste at four unique wineries, enjoy a delicious gourmet picnic lunch and make new friends along the way; all served up with our signature “seriously fun wine education” and door-door service. Our Blended Group Wine Tour is an exceptional value for individuals, couples or small parties. Private charters available daily. Easy on-line booking. Est. 1995
Times: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Address: Door to Door service from your local lodging
Event City: San Luis Obispo & Edna Valley
Phone: 800.799.7657
Sponsor: Breakaway Tours & Event Planning
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Farmer's Market - Downtown San Luis Obispo
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Thursday
Every Thursday evening, enjoy one of the largest, oldest and best Farmers' Markets in the state. Barbeque, fresh fruit and vegetables, live entertainment, cuddly "Downtown Brown" for the kids and much more. Most stores stay open late. Taste the best of the Central Coast! Not held on Thanksgiving Day.
Times: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Address: Downtown San Luis Obispo, Higuera St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.541.0286
Parking: Free on side streets
Low Admission: Free
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Farmer's Market - San Luis Obispo
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Sunday
Join us every Sunday from 10:00AM to 2:00PM for a delightful and unique farmers market conveniently located on Tank Farm Road, one block east of South Higuera Street. This market consists of certified produce from local farmers, a variety of freshly prepared food, as well as entertainment for guests of all age. Hosted every Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Kennedy Club Fitness parking lot.
Times: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Kennedy Club Fitness Parking Lot
Address: 3889 Long St. (Rain or Shine)
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.781.3488
Parking: Free on Site
Low Admission: Free
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Food Tasting and Walking Tour
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
Are you hungry to discover new tastes, savory new restaurants tucked down back alleys, and other seriously delicious food finds that celebrate the food and wine lifestyle of San Luis Obispo? Join us for a leisurely walking food and wine tasting tour of downtown San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles. You'll enjoy our stories of the history, culture and lifestyle of the area while discovering little known, though delicious, side-street venues. All food and wine included - you'll leave full and happy!
Times: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Downtown San Luis Obispo
Address: Provided with Ticket Purchase
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 800.979.3370
Parking: Free
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Happy Hour Everyday!!!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring every 7 days
HAPPY HOUR DAILY 3pm-6pm! 1/2 off Appetizers! $3 glasses of wine $3 well drinks $3 drafts $2 bottled beer
Times: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Vieni Vai Trattoria
Address: 690 Higuera St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.544.5282
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Hike through Nature!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
On selected Saturdays and Sundays, you can take a free docent-led hike on one of the many great hiking trails in the area. Hikes range from easy to arduous. OR, hike with a friend (for safety's sake) on any day. Hikes are led by ECOSLO or the Parks Deparment of the City of SLO. (Be sure to wear appropriate shoes and bring water.) "Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints."
Location: Hiking Trails
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.544.1777
Parking: Free
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Live Music at SLO Brewing Co.
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
Most nights, enjoy live entertainment by professional local and touring bands in one of the premier venues in downtown San Luis Obispo. Full bar available.
Times: Time vary, most 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: SLO Brew
Address: 1119 Garden St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.543.2045
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San Luis Obispo Certified Farmers Market
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Sunday
Join us every Sunday from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm for a delightful and unique farmers market conveniently located on Tank Farm Road, one block east of South Higuera Street. This market consists of certified produce from local farmers, a variety of freshly prepared food, as well as entertainment for guests of all age. Hosted every Sunday from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm in the Kennedy Club Fitness parking lot. Open rain or shine 3889 Long St. in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. For a map:: http://bit.ly/hsJ7Jm
Times: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: SLO Certified Farmers Market
Address: 3889 Long St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.769.8236
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Sha Sha Higby
Date(s):
Through May.
28th,
2012
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Transformation lies at the core of Sha Sha Higby's work. An internationally-acclaimed Bolinas-based sculptor and performance artist, Ms. Higby constructs a moving tableaux of fantastical creatures on a whimsical journey of life, death and rebirth with stage design, elaborate costumes and masked characters. Her aesthetic has been greatly inspired by the Noh Theater—a 600-year-old traditional form of Japanese theater.
Times: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
Address: 1010 Broad Street
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.543.8562
Parking: Metered Street
Low Admission: Free
High Admission: Free
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Visit the Children's Museum!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Enjoy "Inspired Learning Thru Play." 21 indoor and outdoor activities that stimulate curiosity and discovery through play. Gift shop with fun educational toys.
Current Hours~
Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Location: San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
Address: 1010 Nipomo St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.545.5874
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Visit the Dallidet Adobe in San Luis Obispo
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring monthly on the 2nd Sunday
The second Sunday of each month, enjoy the Dallidet Adobe & Gardens - oldest house in the city of SLO, with a beautiful mature garden. (including 125 foot high Redwood tree!) House was site of the first commercial winery in SLO County and dates back to 1859. Contains many original furnishings.
Times: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Dallidet Adobe
Address: 1185 Pacific St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.543.0638
Parking: Free on Street
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Watch Special Performance in San Luis Obispo!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
Enjoy a performance at one of the premier sites in the state. Active schedule of plays, concerts, shows, ballets, symphonies etc. by local, state, national and international performers. Wide range of events to appeal to all tastes and ages. All in beautiful buildings with great acoustics. Events held in the Christopher Cohan Center of the Performing Arts Center or the nearby Cal Poly Spanos Theatre on Cal Poly campus.
Location: Performing Arts Center
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
Parking: Charge in adjoining lot
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Upcoming Events
22nd Annual "Roll out the Barrels" Wine Weekend
Jun.
21st
– 24th,
2012
The 22nd annual "Roll Out The Barrels Weekend" h
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Annual Strawberry Festival
May.
26th
– 27th,
2012
Very popular festival. Downtown streets are blocked off with
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Concours d'Elegance Car Show
Jun.
2nd
– 3rd,
2012
Concours d'Elegance Dinner & Auction ~ Saturday, June 2,
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