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.
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Annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
Date(s):
Mar.
7th
–
11th,
2012
Recurring daily
As a premier cultural and educational event on the Central Coast, the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival showcases film screenings in the Fremont Theater – the city’s classic Art Deco landmark; The Palm Theatre – well-known for great independent film; and a variety of other venues. The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival attracts local, national and international work, and has played host to many visiting filmmakers, extreme sport athletes and big screen celebrities.
Times: Varies - Check Schedule
Location: Theatres in SLO
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.546.3456
Parking: Street and Parking Lots
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$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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Alex de Grassi
Date(s):
Feb.
12th,
2012
Alex de Grassi’s solo acoustic steel-string guitar pieces resemble orchestral overtures more than mere songs. A Central Coast favorite, de Grassi’s flawless control and sensitivity are striking, with a touch as exquisite as his lyricism. His personal approach is perfect for a Pavilion performance.
Times: 3:00 pm
Location: Pavilion Theatre
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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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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ARTI GRAS
Date(s):
Feb.
18th,
2012
ARTi Gras 2012, "Head Over Heels" ARTS Obispo's annual masquerade fundraiser. Dress up! Create costumes! Dance! Drink! Buy stuff! Party with Friends! Honor our ARTi Gras King and Queen for their contributions to the Arts: Peter and Estelle Steynberg!
Revelry, good people, food-stations, no-host bar, music, dancing, raffle, costumes, cash prizes (best costumed group and best individual costume), chances to bid on great items including a special auction of "Head over Heels" themed art, and opportunities to sign up for our famous ARTi Parties!
INFO: For more information including how to buy tickets contact the ARTS Obispo Office: Phone: 805.544.9251 or email: artsed@artsobispo.org.
Times: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: Elks Lodge, San Luis Obispo
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.544.9251
Sponsor: ARTS Obispo, SLO County Arts Council
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Bryce Vinokurov: Foodies In Exile
Date(s):
Feb.
3rd
–
26th,
2012
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Bryce Vinokurov's mostly abstract and satirical artwork revolves around a group of foodies who are not set in a specific time or space. Mr. Vinokurov enjoys the idea of these foodies exiled to an idyllic place where they are cooking on grills and fighting over recipes and truffle pigs. The inspiration for the landscape these foodies often find themselves in, and the composition of these groups are heavily influenced by the painters Giotto, Piero della Francesca, and Lorenzetti.
Times: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
Address: 1010 Broad St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.543.8562
Parking: Metered Street
Low Admission: Free
High Admission: Free
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Cal Poly Choirs Winter Concert - If Music Be the Food of Love Read more: http://events.sanluisobisp
Date(s):
Feb.
25th,
2012
Works dedicated to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music: ◦ Benjamin Britten: "Hymn to St. Cecilia" ◦ David Dickau: "If Music Be the Food of Love" ◦ Meredith Brammeier: World Premiere Performers: ◦ PolyPhonics, The University Singers and student soloists ◦ Susan Azaret Davies and Paul Woodring, accompanists.
Times: 8:00 pm
Location: Performing Arts Center's Christopher Cohan Center
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Cal Poly Choirs’ Winter Concert - If Music Be the Food of Love
Date(s):
Feb.
25th,
2012
Works dedicated to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music. PolyPhonics, The University Singers, Student Soloists Susan Azaret Davies & Paul Woodring, accompanists Benjamin Britten: “Hymn to St. Cecilia” David Dickau: “If Music Be the Food of Love” Meredith Brammeier: World Premiere
Times: 8:00 pm
Location: Cohan Center, Performing Arts Center
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Cal Poly Just Jazz Concert
Date(s):
Mar.
3rd,
2012
Features everything from authentic performances of traditional jazz standards to cutting-edge repertoire of world music, hip-hop and more. From the big band "wall of sound" to spontaneous interplay in jazz combos, the Cal Poly Jazz Bands respect the tradition while expanding its boundaries.
Times: 8:00 pm
Location: Performing Arts Center's Christopher Cohan Center
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Cal Poly Symphony Winter Concert - Student Soloist Showcase
Date(s):
Mar.
4th,
2012
Every year, the Symphony holds auditions for student soloists of any major. The prize for several of them—a performance with the symphony, of course! Come hear this year’s winners and celebrate musical talent from across the university. This year, you will also be able to hear some of the music that the symphony will take on its April tour to the District of Columbia, including Kodaly’s “Peacock” Variations.
Times: 3:00 pm
Location: Performing Arts Center's Christopher Cohan Center
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Cal Poly Wind Band Masterworks - Vol. I: The American Dream
Date(s):
Mar.
2nd,
2012
Cal Poly Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble Featuring Jennifer Dodson, horn, and Shelly Granger, flute ◦ Robert Jager – "Esprit de Corps" ◦ Percy Grainger – "Lincolnshire Posy" ◦ Charles Ives – "Country Band March" ◦ Charles Ives – "Finale" from Symphony No. 2 ◦ Carmen Dragon – "America the Beautiful" ◦ Paul Hart – "Sunrise" (for Horn and Wind Ensemble) ◦ Cécile Chaminade – "Concertino for Flute"
Times: 8:00 pm
Location: Performing Arts Center's Christopher Cohan Center
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Calling all Chocoholics!
Date(s):
Feb.
9th,
2012
Nothing says sinful like luscious chocolate! Make a date with Chef Brenda Hock; we will immerse ourselves in delicious Valentines treats including chocolate soup, chocolate whipped cream meringue baskets, triple chocolate chip espresso cookies, and "have it your way chocolate truffles". It's a promise that these will become mainstays in your recipe repertoire.
Times: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
Address: 3450 Dairy Creek Rd.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 8055411400x300
Parking: Free
High Admission: $25 members; $30 non-members
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Climate Reality 2.0
Date(s):
Feb.
10th,
2012
National and local speakers on climate change: damage to health, jobs, food supply, national security and more. Learn what you can do! Light refreshments will be served.
Times: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Library
Address: 995 Palm St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.544.2737
Low Admission: Free
Common Mushrooms of the Local Area
Date(s):
Feb.
11th,
2012
A discussion on commonly seen mushrooms in our area, led by photographer and mycologist Dennis Sheridan. Learn the role of mushrooms as decomposers, and the beneficial mycorrhizal fungi relationships mushrooms have with plants. Bring your questions and mushrooms for identification. Child-(and adult) friendly. Hands-on mushrooms to admire at the end of the talk, followed by a mushroom walk through the Garden.
Times: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
Address: 3450 Dairy Creek Rd.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.541.1400 x305
Parking: Free
High Admission: $5 members, $10 non-members
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Cookies and Crafts
Date(s):
Feb.
12th,
2012
Celebrate Valentine's Day with us as you decorate heart-shaped cookies and make a Valentine's Day craft.
Times: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
Address: 1010 Nipomo
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 545.7484
Direct From Ireland - Celtic Nights: Journey of Hope
Date(s):
Feb.
9th,
2012
The spectacular Celtic Nights Journey of Hope expertly weaves together thundering dance with the lilting, plaintive sounds of rich Celtic heritage to tell a stirring tale through a perfect mix of traditional and contemporary Irish songs.
Times: 7:30 pm
Location: Cohan Center, Performing Arts Center
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Exploring a Material World
Date(s):
Feb.
25th,
2012
Celebrate National Engineers Week with Cal Poly Materials Engineering students by experimenting with fun materials like shape-memory wire and making liquid nitrogen ice cream!
Times: 11 am-1 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
Address: 1010 Nipomo
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Festival Mozaic's WinterMezzo
Date(s):
Feb.
10th,
2012
Music has the singular ability to express the emotions of the heart, and these great composers were all inspired by love, that most stirring emotion, to write these seminal works that live on centuries later. Please join us for Festival Mozaic’s WinterMezzo February 10-12 for a weekend of in-depth musical exploration of four pieces written in honor of love. Works performed this weeked will be: Ludwig Van Beethoven's Romance for Violin and Orchestra No. 2 in F major, Op. 50
Times: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
Address: 1010 Broad St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.781.3009
Low Admission: $22
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Festival Mozaic's WinterMezzo
Date(s):
Feb.
12th,
2012
Music has the singular ability to express the emotions of the heart, and these great composers were all inspired by love, that most stirring emotion, to write these seminal works that live on centuries later. Please join us for Festival Mozaic’s WinterMezzo February 10-12 for a weekend of in-depth musical exploration of four pieces written in honor of love. Works performed this weeked will be: Ludwig Van Beethoven's Romance for Violin and Orchestra No. 2 in F major, Op. 50
Times: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: United Methodist Church
Address: 1515 Fredericks St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.781.3009
Low Admission: $23
High Admission: $48
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Frank Abagnale: Catch Me If You Can
Date(s):
Feb.
15th,
2012
The subject of a popular film and new hit Broadway musical, Catch Me If You Can’s Frank Abagnale will recount his remarkable history as a teen-aged con man who successfully forged $2,500,000-worth of checks and impersonated an airline pilot, an emergency room doctor, and an attorney before being caught by the FBI and eventually spending 30 years as a security expert/consultant to the Bureau itself.
Times: 7:30 pm
Location: Cohan Center, Performing Arts Center
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Garden Fresh Family Cooking!
Date(s):
Feb.
11th,
2012
A great class for children and guardians to discover the joy of cooking fresh-from-the-garden meals, and features local organic produce! We’ll harvest some vegetables from the Children’s Harvest Garden, and then kids learn how to whip up a delicious meal for the family to share. Taste fun and creative recipes prepared by your kids and learn tricks and tips for creating an edible backyard garden.
Times: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
Address: 3450 Dairy Creek Rd.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.541.1400 x304
Parking: Free
High Admission: $25 for child and guardian; $5 each additional family member; garden members receive $5 discount
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Graphic Dreaming: 1001 Nights with Philip Carey
Date(s):
Feb.
3rd
–
27th,
2012
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Philip Carey tends to remember his numerous and wacky dreams. When he awakens, Mr. Carey spends the mornings drawing the stories using the ubiquitous 3 x 5 Post-It note. This keeps the art and text to the bare essentials. The exhibit will include a massive 8 x 10 foot collage of meeting notes along with original music. The installation will also include a large 3 dimensional work that addresses his thoughts on recent health concerns.
Times: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
Address: 1010 Broad St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.543.8562
Parking: Metered Street
Low Admission: Free
High Admission: 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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Have a Heart Food Drive
Date(s):
Feb.
17th,
2012
Recurring monthly on the 3rd Friday
During the month of February, join Food 4-Less in supporting our local community in the Have-A-Heart Food Drive. Show your LOVE by purchasing a "Heart" at the checkstand or drop off your non-perishable items at one of the SLO County locations. Each $1 donated provides 7 nuitritious meals to those in need in San Luis Obispo County.
Food 4-Less locations:
Paso Robles - 1465 Creston Rd.
Atascadero - 8360 El Camino Real
San Luis Obispo - 3985 S. Higuera St.
Times: All Day
Location: Food 4 Less
Address: Food 4-Less Atascadero, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo
Event City: Atascadero, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo
Sponsor: SLO Food Bank
Kathy DePalma: The Circus & Other Works
Date(s):
Mar.
2nd
– Apr.
1st,
2012
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Altogether there are twenty pieces in The Circus. This show includes circus trains carrying wild animals in fanciful cars constructed from recycled cigar boxes and beer cans. Famous circus performers like Chang and Eng, Siamese twins, are portrayed in papier-mâché. All the pieces in the show are mixed media and the figures are constructed of papier-mâché over wire armatures. The pieces are painted with acrylic paint, and embellished with gold leaf.
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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Laurence Juber in Concert
Date(s):
Feb.
12th,
2012
Laurence Juber (with special guest Jennifer Martin) fuses folk, jazz, and pop styles; this two-time Grammy-winner, former lead guitarist for Paul McCartney’s Wings, and world-renowned guitar virtuoso, composer and arranger creates a multifaceted performance that belies the use of only one acoustic guitar. He has released 18 critically acclaimed solo albums.
Times: 4:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
Address: 3450 Dairy Creek Rd.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.541.1400 x301
Parking: Free
High Admission: $15 members; $20 non-members
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Leap Year Day
Date(s):
Feb.
29th,
2012
Irish Legend allows the woman to be the one to propose on this special day! In any case, celebrate this special day by playing hooky from work, and enjoying the sights, food and wine of San Luis Obispo County. Romantically challenged - or know somone who is? Check on the link and discover the list of 101+ fun & romantic things to do together in SLO County! Most are FREE ! So get romantic !
Times: 24 Hours only Once every 4 Years
Location: Countywide
Event City: San Luis Obispo County
Phone: 800.634.1414
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Lorna Luft: Songs My Mother Taught Me
Date(s):
Feb.
19th,
2012
A star-turn tribute to the legendary Judy Garland, “Songs My Mother Taught Me” is a joyous celebration of Judy’s best work, lovingly performed by her daughter, the amazing Lorna Luft.
Times: 7:00 pm
Location: Cohan Center, Performing Arts Center
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Los Lonely Boys
Date(s):
Feb.
26th,
2012
One of America’s premier rock bands expands and enhances its trademark “Texican” rock sound in this acoustic concert filled with tight vocal harmonies, potent songs with unshakeable pop appeal, and masterful guitar work. Their latest album Rockpango is said to be their most satisfying recording yet.
Times: 7:00 pm
Location: Cohan Center, Performing Arts Center
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Luna Red's "Flight Night" Every Wednesday Night
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Join us every Wednesday night for market fresh ingredients. Enjoy a trio of chef inspired tapas paired with 3 libations for only $25! .:Menu changes weekly:. Click here to check menu updates: http://www.lunaredslo.com/flight-night/
Times: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Luna Red
Address: 1009 Monterey St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.540.5243
Parking: street parking available or near-by parking structure
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Luna Red's Valentine's Day Prix Fixe Dinner
Date(s):
Feb.
14th,
2012
Sweeten your Valentine's Day with a delicious Four-Course Prix Fixe Meal from Luna Red. $58/person ** Optional Cheese Tasting Course available along with a Oyster & Caviar Menu Click here for the menu & details: http://www.lunaredslo.com/blog/2012/1/24/valentines-day-prix-fixe.html Call to reserve 805.540.5243
Times: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Luna Red
Address: 1009 Monterey St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.540.5243
Parking: street parking available or near-by parking structure
High Admission: $58/person
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Make Ooblek
Date(s):
Feb.
18th,
2012
Make and play with Ooblek, a slime that has the properties of both liquids and solids!
Times: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
Address: 1010 Nipomo
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 545.7484
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MET Live in HD: Verdi’s Ernani
Date(s):
Feb.
25th,
2012
Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi's thrilling early gem. Salvatore Licitra is her mismatched lover, and all-star Verdians Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the cast.
Times: 9:55 am
Location: Cohan Center, Performing Arts Center
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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MET Live in HD: Wagner’s Gotterdammerung
Date(s):
Feb.
11th,
2012
With its cataclysmic climax, the Met's new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution. Deborah Voigt stars as Brünnhilde and Gary Lehman is Siegfried—the star-crossed lovers doomed by fate. James Levine conducts.
Times: 9:00 am
Location: Cohan Center, Performing Arts Center
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Michael Childers: Icons & Legends
Date(s):
Mar.
2nd
– Apr.
1st,
2012
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
It is the fate of actors to be forgotten. Performance is now and new actors come along. The most famous actors of the 1930's films today aren't Greta Garbo or Errol Flynn, they are Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. Michael Childers has recorded beautifully a lot of actors and directors of the Hollywood period he has lived through. His photographs are a loving record of people he actually knew and admired. Celebrate the opening weekend of this exhibit with Legendary Wines starting March 2.
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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Michael Childers: Images of Warhol
Date(s):
Mar.
2nd
– Apr.
2nd,
2012
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Twenty five images of Andy Warhol. The portfolio artworks are stamped for authenticity and are available for purchase.
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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Monart at the Museum
Date(s):
Feb.
7th
–
28th,
2012
Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Join Monart to learn how to draw and paint animals of the world. Meant for children ages 3-5.
Times: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Moonlight Hours
Date(s):
Feb.
16th,
2012
Enjoy free admission to the museum!
Times: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
Address: 1010 Nipomo
Event City: San Luis Obispo
More Classic Scenes from Opera and Musical Theater
Date(s):
Mar.
8th
–
9th,
2012
Recurring daily
Songs, arias, duets and ensembles from opera and musical theater. The scenes will be cast with more than 25 Cal Poly voice students who will have the unique opportunity to be considered for roles and chorus parts with the Opera San Luis Obispo Young Artist Program. ◦ Music and stage direction: ◦ Jacalyn Kreitzer, producer ◦ Katherine Arthur, faculty voice instructor ◦ Paul Woodring, staff accompanist and coach
Times: 7:30 pm
Location: Pavilion, Performing Arts Center's Christopher Cohan Center
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Purple Cake Day
Date(s):
Feb.
28th
– Mar.
1st,
2012
Recurring daily
Purple Cake Day encourages our children to learn more about their role in the global community and empowers them to take action for children in need worldwide. Join us for Purple Cake Day craft activities and the celebration of Purple Cake Day on March 1st.
Times: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
Address: 1010 Nipomo
Event City: San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo Comedy Festival
Date(s):
Feb.
29th
– Mar.
4th,
2012
Recurring daily
Get ready to gorge yourself on a four day comedy bender, that will feature performances by comedians from all over the World who will be sure to leave you with a comedy hangover on Monday morning. Forty or so comedians with a wide array of comedic styles will be handpicked to perform. This mish-mash of professional and newfangled comedians range from: ranters, animated jokesters, prolific commentators, story tellers, to on-the-fly improvisers. There will something for everyone! Various locations and times. Check website for details.
Times: Various Times
Location: Various Locations
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.781.2670
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San Luis Obispo County Honor Band Festival
Date(s):
Feb.
22nd,
2012
The County Honor Band Festival is an event held each February to showcase the finest Jr. High and High School musicians from around the county. Students audition in January and attend rehearsals to prepare the music for the culminating concert on February 22. This year, Rita Watson will be the guest conductor for the Jr. Honor Band, and Rich Watson will direct the High School group. Both are music educators who are known for their outstanding band programs in Southern California!
Times: 7:00 pm
Location: Pavilion Theatre
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Science Cafe DIY: Physical Computing at Play
Date(s):
Feb.
10th,
2012
Join uams for a morning of making, strategizing and playing as we extend computers into the physical space to create a large-scale, interactive game in the library. Arduinos, breadboards, circuits and code all factor into the equation in this hands-on workshop. Some may even consider it a moving art installation.
Times: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Robert E. Kennedy Library
Address: 1 Grand Ave
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.7549
Sponsor: Cal Poly Robotics Club
High Admission: FREE
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SLO Symphony Ball and Auction
Date(s):
Feb.
25th,
2012
Travel with us to colorful, exotic India, where the ancient and modern coexist. Experience the land of love and mystery, home to the Taj Mahal, the River Ganges, and Bollywood! Enjoy a sparkling evening of dining, dancing and bidding on a vast array of auction items while enjoying fine Central Coast wine and the company of dear friends.
Times: 6:00 pm
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel
Address: 333 Madonna Rd.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.543.3533
Sponsor: San Luis Obispo Symphony
Parking: Free
Low Admission: $120
High Admission: $120
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Storytime
Date(s):
Feb.
3rd
–
24th,
2012
Recurring weekly on Friday
Times: 12:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
Address: 1010 Nipomo
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 544.5437
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Sweethearts Night at Farmer's Market
Date(s):
Feb.
9th,
2012
Looking for a perfect place to celebrate with your Valentine? Flowers, a special meal, unique atmosphere, soothing music with that special someone by your side...come to Sweethearts Night at the San Luis Obispo, Downtown Farmers' Market.
Times: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Downtown San Luis Obispo
Address: Garden St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.541.0286
Sponsor: San Luis Obispo Downtown Association
Low Admission: Free
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The Chosen Ones
Date(s):
Through Feb.
27th,
2012
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The Chosen Ones features an assortment of prints from two of Sandow Birk's most recent series: The Leading Causes of Death in America and The Rake's Progress. In The Leading Causes, the images are a harkening back to the Ashcan School and the work of George Wesley Bellows (1882-1925). Each image relates to a specific cause of death: heart attack, diabetes, drinking, smoking, stroke, HIV, and cancer.
Times: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
Address: 1010 Broad St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.543.8562
Parking: Metered Street
Low Admission: Free
High Admission: Free
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The Vagina Monologues
Date(s):
Feb.
17th
–
18th,
2012
Recurring daily
The Vagina Monologues is an award-winning play written by author and activist Eve Ensler. Ensler wrote The Vagina Monologues after conducting countless interviews with women about their experiences and feelings regarding sexuality. For the last seven years, Cal Poly Women's Programs has brought The Vagina Monologues to the Cal Poly campus community. The cast is comprised of both students and contributing community members.
Times: 8:00 pm
Location: Pavilion Theatre
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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The Vagina Monologues
Date(s):
Feb.
19th,
2012
The Vagina Monologues is an award-winning play written by author and activist Eve Ensler. Ensler wrote The Vagina Monologues after conducting countless interviews with women about their experiences and feelings regarding sexuality. For the last seven years, Cal Poly Women's Programs has brought The Vagina Monologues to the Cal Poly campus community. The cast is comprised of both students and contributing community members.
Times: 7:00 pm
Location: Pavilion Theatre
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Tolosa Winery Blending Seminar
Date(s):
Feb.
25th,
2012
Have you ever dreamed of what it was like to be a winemaker? At our Blending Seminar, guests will have the chance to create a white wine blend which will be bottled under the Mission V label. During the event work alongside our winemaker & learn the ins and outs of winemaking. The blends will be blind tasted & voted on by all participants & the winning blend will be announced and then bottled. Guests will wrap up the afternoon with a catered lunch in our Heritage Room overlooking the vineyards.
Times: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Tolosa Winery
Address: 4910 Edna Rd.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.782.0500
Low Admission: $45
High Admission: $45
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Traces, Marks & Fragments: Juried Exhibition of Traditional Printmaking
Date(s):
Through Feb.
26th,
2012
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The Central Coast Printmakers sent a call for California artists working in primarily traditional printmaking methods such as intaglio, lithography, serigraphy, monoprints and monotypes. The exhibit juror is Sandow Birk, a Los Angeles artist, is a well-traveled graduate of the Otis/Parson's Art Institute.
Times: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
Address: 1010 Broad St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.543.8562
Parking: Metered Street
Low Admission: Free
High Admission: Free
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Up 'Til Dawn
Date(s):
Feb.
21st,
2012
This event is part of a letter-writing campaign held on campuses nationwide to fundraise for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. The event is 80's themed, so come decked out in your best 80's gear! Activities will include live entertainment, games, free food, shirts, prizes, and more! All activities are free; to attend, however, please bring at least seven addresses of family and friends that can be used to send donation letters. Stamps, envelopes, and pre-written letters provided.
Times: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: Chumash Auditorium
Address: McPhee University Union (Bldg. 65), Cal Poly
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.7270
Low Admission: None
High Admission: None
Young Frankenstein
Date(s):
Feb.
18th,
2012
The classic Mel Brooks movie is alive and heading our way with a monster-ously good time! Don’t miss this spectacular award-winning musical and a sensational cast delivering all your favorite moments from the film, plus brand-new show-stopping numbers like “Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend,” and “Puttin’ on the Ritz.”
Times: 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Location: Cohan Center, Performing Arts Center
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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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. 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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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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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
12th Annual World of Pinot Noir
Mar.
2nd
– 3rd,
2012
Join us as we bring Pinot Noir producers from the most excep
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Annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
Mar.
7th
– 11th,
2012
As a premier cultural and educational event on the Central C
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Annual Sweetheart Stroll
Feb.
11th,
2012
Enjoy wine-tasting, art, dance demonstration, live music and
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