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May 17-23"This Week in SLO County" is a weekly publication that highlights all the great events happening throughout San Luis Obispo County for that particular week. Our "This Week in SLO County" publication is posted every Thursday. San Luis Obispo County 2013 Events Calendar This Week's Flyers Performing Arts Center ScheduleSLO Little Theatre Schedule Great American Melodrama Flyer Mother's Tavern Happy Hour MenuLuna Red $5 Happy HourFirst Crush Events 5/17-19 Villa San Juliette's An Evening with the Stars 5/18Strawberry Festival Entertainment Line-Up 5/25-26 
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San Luis Obispo County Restaurant Month
Date(s):
Jan.
1st
–
31st,
2013
Recurring daily
3 Courses - $30 - 31 Days
Enjoy an incredible series of great meals at a great price, as more than 40 destination restaurants throughout SLO County offer a great deal. Each participating restaurant will offer at least one fixed price 3 course meal for just $30. Many also offer special paired flights of local wine. SLO County has many premium restaurants, due to the growing local wine industry, and the incredible variety of fresh food grown locally. Follow the link below to see who is participating!
http://www.sanluisobispocounty.com/restaurantmonth
Times: Dinner
Location: Restaurants County-Wide
Event City: San Luis Obispo County
Phone: 805.541.8000
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Special Events
"An Abstract Affair" Art Exhibit
Date(s):
Through Mar.
31st,
2013
Recurring daily
Join us in celebrating the opening of our latest art exhibition "An Abstract Affair" . The Gallery at Vina Robles will showcase the abstract works of local artists Teresa Willenborg and Janice Pluma. The exhibit will run through March 31.
Times: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Location: The Gallery at Vina Robles
Address: 3700 Mill Rd.
Event City: Paso Robles
Phone: 805.227.4812
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46 West Wine Flight Weekend
Date(s):
Jan.
26th
–
27th,
2013
Recurring daily
46 West Wine Flight Weekend Jan 26-27th Visit any of the Participating 46 West Wineries on either Saturday and/or Sunday for a complimentary flight of selected wines! Experience Pre-Releases, Premium Reserves, and Library Vintages as you explore the 46 West Wineries. Pick up a Map of participating wineries at any of the 17 Member Wineries, or download one at www.paso46westwineries.com and print at home.
Times: 10:00am-5:00pm
Location: 46 West Member Winery Tasting Rooms
Address: Highway 46 West
Event City: Paso Robles
Phone: 877.511.9463
Sponsor: Paso Robles 46 West Wineries
Parking: Free
High Admission: Complimentary Flight
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6th Annual Model Railroad Days
Date(s):
Jan.
26th
–
27th,
2013
Recurring daily
Local train buffs, modelers, historians and kids of all ages are encouraged to attend this year's Model Railroad Day celebration. This popular free community event will run from 10am-4pm at the historic Oceano Depot. The San Luis Obispo Model Railroad Association (SLOMRA) will display a wide variety of operating model trains and the entire Depot will be open to display its unique artifacts from Oceano and the adjacent railroad. For more information, please visit www.slomra.org or www.oceanodepot.org.
Times: 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: Historic Oceano Depot
Address: 1650 Front St.
Event City: Countywide
Phone: 805.781.2670
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Cambria Art & Wine Festival
Date(s):
Jan.
25th
–
27th,
2013
Recurring daily
Friday evening is the event Kick-Off Party offering wine & food pairing, entertainment, preview of the Art Show/SilentAuction and special raffle prize packages will be held at the Veterans' Hall.
Saturday offers Wine Tasting at the Veterans' Hall & Joslyn Center (west village) & the Cambria Historical Museum (east village), over 35 local wineries participating. In addition Saturday offers an Art Show/Silent Auction of local artists original creations and more opportunities for guests to acquire raffle tickets by visiting participating businesses. Saturday Evening offers additional venues with artists, food and wine pairing and continued entertainment.
Sunday offers an Artist's Faire with demonstrating artists, wine tasting and a barbecue lunch available. Raffle drawings will be held at the end of the event on Sunday at the Artist's Faire.
$25 For 3 Days of Wine Tasting, Demonstrating Artists, Shopping, Great Food all in Exquisite Cambria
Times: Times Vary
Address: Locations Vary
Event City: Cambria
Phone: 805.927.0491
Low Admission: $10
High Admission: $95
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Escondido Spur Hike
Date(s):
Jan.
27th,
2013
Take an invigorating hike with the ranger and learn about the history of Lopez Lake. Hike is strenuous and boasts beautiful views of the lake and surrounding hillsides. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Meet at the Arboleda Group Day use area.
Times: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Lake Lopez Recreation Area
Address: 6800 Lopez Dr.
Event City: Arroyo Grande
Phone: 805.788.2381
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Fight Like a Girl Fundraiser
Date(s):
Jan.
27th,
2013
The upcoming ‘Fight Like a Girl’ seminar, presented by Central Coast Krav Maga, aims to educate women on building the mentality to fight back in threatening situations. The self-defense and empowerment seminar will be held at the Budo Ryu, on Sunday January 27th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is $20 to pre-register (contact: fightlikeagirl121@gmail.com to sign up) and $25 at the door. Proceeds from this seminar benefit the Women’s Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County.
Times: 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: The Budo Ryu
Address: 3566 S. Higuera St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.544.8008
Sponsor: Central Coast Krav Maga
Parking: Available on Site
Low Admission: $20
High Admission: $25
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Gallery at Marina Square featured artist- Virginia Mack
Date(s):
Jan.
1st
–
31st,
2013
Recurring daily
"ROCKS, BIRDS AND QUALITIES OF LIFE"--Watercolor
Exhibit runs Jan 1st - Jan 29th with an opening reception to be held on Jan 11th from 5- 8pm.
Times: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Gallery at Marina Square
Address: 601 Embarcadero
Event City: Morro Bay
Phone: 805.772.1068
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Ken Ludwig's the Fox on the Fairway
Date(s):
Through Mar.
10th,
2013
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
If you love all the mistaken identities, plot twists and silliness of Ken Ludwig's Lend Me a Tenor, then you'll love his newest farce! This hilarious romp begins at Quail Valley Country Club as they prepare to take on arch rival Crouching Squirrel in the Annual Inter-Club Golf Tournament. Join us for a charming, madcap adventure about love, life, and man's eternal love affair with outrageous sweaters and...golf. (Rated PG)
Times: Times Vary
Location: Great American Melodrama & Vaudville Show
Address: 1863 Front St.
Event City: Oceano
Phone: 805.489.2499
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MET Live in HD: Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito
Date(s):
Jan.
27th,
2013
The virtuosic Elīna Garanča sings Sesto in Mozart's drama set in ancient Rome. Giuseppe Filianoti is the noble Tito and Barbara Frittoli is Vitellia, in this handsome revival of one of the composer's final masterpieces. Harry Bicket conducts.
Times: 2:00pm
Location: Cohan Center, Performing Arts Center
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.4849
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Monarch Butterfly Grove Talks
Date(s):
Through Feb.
28th,
2013
Recurring daily
The beautiful orange and black "fairy-like" Monarch Butterflies cluster by the thousands in the Eucalyptus trees, giving the appearance of golden leaves. Our Monarch Butterfly Grove is located on Highway 1 just south of the Pismo State Beach North Beach Campground and is the most visited Monarch Grove in the world. The grove is staffed daily by our knowledgeable docents from 10am-4pm, with talks given at 11am and 2pm. Free admission and parking. Don't miss this spectacular wonder of nature. For more information, please visit www.MonarchButterfly.org or contact the Visitor Information Center at 800-443-7778.
Times: 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: Pismo State Beach, Highway 1
Event City: Pismo Beach
Phone: 800.443.7778
Parking: Free
High Admission: Free
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Startup Weekend SLO
Date(s):
Jan.
25th
–
27th,
2013
San Luis Obispo's second Startup Weekend, beginning Friday, Jan. 25 and lasting more than 54 hours, gives participants an opportunity to pitch, build, test and launch startup companies alongside seasoned mentors and entrepreneurs. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with initial pitches and wraps up Sunday at 5 p.m. with final presentations and judging.
Times: 6:30pm
Address: Various Locations
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 949.294.6129
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On-Going 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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Bike, Hike and Kayak Trips
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
Come explore the amazing outdoor world of the Central Coast Outdoors with us. Ten unique day trips to choose from, including bicycling the legendary Pacific Coast Highway, hiking magical Big Sur and kayaking among the profusion of bird life in Morro Bay. Day trips depart most Saturdays and Sundays. Weekday private tours also available (minimum 2 people). All trips include necessary transportation, a gourmet picnic lunch and knowledgeable guide(s). Bike rentals available. Reservations required.
Location: Countywide
Event City: Countywide
Phone: 888.873.5610
Sponsor: Central Coast Outdoors
Parking: 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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Go Bike Riding!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
SLO County is a biker's mecca. Lots of great paved roads (many with marked bicycle shoulders), mostly light traffic, courteous drivers, mild weather and great scenery. Roads range from easy family rides to the most strenous and exhilarating. No wonder the Tour of Caifornia Bicycle Race has swept through SLO County several times, and Team Columbia is based here. The local SLO County Bicycle Club has an elaborate series of maps with details on popular bicycling local routes. Check them out!
Location: County Wide
Event City: County Wide
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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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KAYAKING: Dinner on the Dunes
Date(s):
Through Dec.
31st,
2013
Our Dinner on the Dunes Morro Bay kayak trip is possibly one of the most unique kayak trips in California. Kayaking Morro Bay in the late afternoon, we'll visit some of the favorite hangout areas for local wildlife before heading to the outer sandspit. Beaching on the far side of Morro Bay, you'll have a chance to frolic in the pristine sand dunes while your guide prepares a delicious California beach style grilled dinner, including complimentary locally produced wines and beers and a selection of sodas, juices and bottled waters. As the sun slowly slips behind the dunes of Morro Bay, you'll climb back in your kayak for a magical paddle in the deepening dusk back to the docks - an experience you will not soon forget!
Times: Times Vary
Location: Morro Bay State Park Marina
Event City: Morro Bay
Phone: 805.528.1080
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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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Observe Native Birds!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
The migratory birds are gone, leaving the year round inhabitants to themselves, including the stunning Blue Heron. The County, especially near Morro Bay, is one of the top bird-watching sites in the USA. (Look for everything from Hummingbirds to Bald Eagles.)
Times: Daylight Hours
Event City: County Wide
Phone: 800.231.0592
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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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Sunday Brunch at Luna Red
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Sunday
Enjoy a beautiful Sunday brunch & patio dining at Luna Red. Indulge in globally inspired brunch dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. Full menu available online at http://www.lunaredslo.com/menu/.
Times: 9:30am-2pm
Location: Luna Red
Address: 1023 Chorro St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.540.5243
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Take a Walk through the Dunes at Oso Flaco Lake!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday
Most Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, enjoy guided walk through the Oso Flaco Lake Natural Area, part of the Guadelupe - Nipomo Dunes Preserve. See rare plants and birds, as well as protected sand dunes. Many guided walks given on various days. Check for exact schedule. Dunes open daily to all vistors during daytime for self-guided visits.
Times: Times Vary
Location: Oso Flaco Lake
Address: End of Oso Flaco Lake Rd.
Event City: Nipomo
Phone: 805.343.2455
Sponsor: The Dunes Center
Parking: $5 in parking lot
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Visit Art Galleries
Date(s):
Ongoing
Enjoy the visual arts at the many San Luis Obispo County art galleries, wineries and restaurants. Many artists have chosen to live in this beautiful area, and most galleries highlight their works. Paintings, Sculpture, Jewelry, woodworking, fabric, furniture, photography. Go to the "Arts and Activities" section to see a list of members and their specialties. From African art to jewelry made with Zeolite, San Luis Obispo County offers it!
Event City: Countywide
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Visit Baywood Park!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
Once inhabited by California Grizzly Bears and Chumash Indians, Los Osos / Baywood Park has become quite the community where nature still prevails. From the moment you enter the "Valley of the Bears" you enter a truly enchanted part of California's Central Coast.
The village atmosphere of downtown Baywood Park encourages one to stroll down 2nd and 3rd Streets. The small shops are framed by abundant grass, trees, and flowers. The variety of businesses serving the community include art galleries, antiques, food & spirits, restaurants, specialty shops, and two waterfront inns.
The Baywood Park Pier is located at the intersection of 2nd Street and El Morro Ave. overlooking the shores of the lagoon-like estuary. It is a pleasant, quiet place where you can enjoy a view of the estuary and its bird life, a scene that changes dramatically with the tides.
Address: 2nd & 3rd St.
Event City: Baywood Park
Phone: 805.528.4884
Parking: Free on Street
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Visit Historic Buildings!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Every Satuday & Sunday afternoon, enjoy a stroll with our trained docents through our genuine historic Victorian buildings and collections in downtown Arroyo Grande. Original old one-room schoolhouse, Doctors House, Sanitarium, IOOF Hall, and Barn filled with old vehicles.
Times: Sat 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm & Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Downtown Arroyo Grande
Event City: Arroyo Grande
Phone: 805.473.5077
Parking: Free on street
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Visit Los Osos Oaks State Reserve!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
Watch for small signs, and a parking lot on the south side of Los Osos Valley Road, 1/2 mile east of South Bay Boulevard. An easy one-mile trail leads visitors under the low canopy of "Pygmy Oaks," dwarfed coast live oaks that are 600 to 800 years old. The leaf-covered trail winds among the trees' gnarled gray trunks, and the mushrooms, wild cucumbers, hollyleaf cherry, and other flora that exist in this shaded land where Chumash Indians once lived. Visitors should be wary of a prolific member of the reserve's plant community poison oak. Avoid its shiny "leaves of three" lining the trail in many places.
Times: Daylight Hours
Address: South side of Los Osos Valley Rd., 1/2 mile East of South Bay Blvd.
Event City: Los Osos
Phone: 805.772.7434
Parking: Free on Site
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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 Montana de Oro State Park!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
At the west side of the community, where Los Osos Valley Road turns into Pecho Valley Road, you'll enter the "gateway" to Montana de Oro State Park - one of the most beautiful places you'll ever experience; miles of unpopulated rocky shores and sandy beaches and 7,828 acres of hills, and eucalyptus groves. 50 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails provide access to the park's back-country, wooded stream canyons, tide pools, and hidden coves and beaches. Trails following the edge of the coastal bluffs provide spectacular views of the tilted and twisted strata of the rocky shoreline and, in the distance, Morro Rock, and the Morro Bay sandspit.
Times: Daylight Hours
Address: 2 1/2 miles South West of Los Osos
Event City: Los Osos
Parking: Free on Site
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Visit the Sweet Springs Nature Preserve!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
The Morro Coast Audubon Society chapter manages this preserve. Trails lead among Monterey cypress and eucalyptus to two freshwater ponds, and around a salt marsh to the edge of Morro Bay. Birds are attracted to the variety of habitats in the preserve, and many shorebirds and ducks spend the winter in the adjoining bay.
The 24-acre preserve is the home of several threatened or endangered species, and no plants or animals may be collected there. The reintroduction of native species is a continuing goal of the Morro Coast Audubon Society.
Times: Daylight Hours
Address: North side of Ramona Ave. between Broderson & 4th St.
Event City: Los Osos
Phone: 805.772.1991
Parking: Free on Site
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Watch Elephant Seals!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
Enjoy watching them give birth and mate (peak around Valentine's). More females leave. Fascinating and fun to watch, but keep a respectful distance and keep dogs away.
Times: Daylight Hours
Location: Beaches of San Simeon & Ragged Point
Event City: San Simeon & Ragged Point
Phone: 805.924.1628
Sponsor: Friends of the Elephant Seal
Parking: Free
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Watch Harbor Seals!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
Every day, be amused while looking down at the harbor seals that use the lower level of Harford Pier as their favorite "hang-out". Watch as they live their life - barking, sleeping, arguing and fishing. Note: do NOT get too close, and do not feed them. Great educational fun for kids and adults! These are different than the elephant seals that "hang out" on the north coast of San Luis Obispo County.
Times: Daylight Hours
Location: Port San Luis Harbor District
Address: 3950 Avila Beach Dr.
Event City: Avila Beach
Phone: 805.595.5400
Parking: Free on site
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Watch Special Performance in Arroyo Grande!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts is the Central Coast's premier venue for world-class, professional performing arts in an intimate setting. Located in Arroyo Grande, the Clark Center is a state-of-the-art hub for cultural events serving all the people of our community and their families, as well as an institution for vocational and educational opportunity. A diverse and varied world of creative arts performed in the professional surroundings of the Clark Center provides exuberance, creative vitality and joy to all those who embrace it.
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts consists of two state-of-the art theatres, the 617 seat Forbes Hall and the approximately 120 seat Studio Theatre. Both theatres are used by various professional and community productions. See you soon!
Times: Varies
Location: Clark Center for the Performing Arts
Address: 487 Fair Oaks Ave.
Event City: Arroyo Grande
Phone: 805.489.9444
Parking: Free on site
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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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