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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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Paso Robles "Hotel Month"
Date(s):
Feb.
1st
–
28th,
2013
Stay two nights during the month of February, and receive your third night complimentary at the participating hotels listed below. Guests will also enjoy a complimentary bottle of Paso Robles wine per room, sponsored by Hope Family Wines, as well as the additional amenities listed by each participating hotel.
Address: Various Paso Robles Hotels
Event City: Paso Robles
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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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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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Avner the Eccentric
Date(s):
Feb.
1st,
2013
With a nod to commedia dell’arte and a wink at the silent movies, Avner Eisenberg is a master of the quietly ridiculous. Although his act is wordless, Eisenberg's expressive face speaks volumes, whether he’s juggling an 8-foot ladder or dining on paper napkins; dancing with his broom or just trying to keep his hat on his head.
Times: 8 pm
Location: Pavilion Theatre
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.4849
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Hard Travelin' with Woody
Date(s):
Feb.
1st
–
3rd,
2013
Recurring daily
Woody Guthrie uses his wit and greatest songs to rally a union meeting of mineworkers to stick to their strike for safer mines and a living wage. "Captures the spirit of Woody..solid, entertaining work that should travel far and wide just like Guthrie himself." - HUFFINGTON POST "A constant delight." - NYTHEATRE.COM "Blows the dust off Guthrie standards...restoring their intended sting and deepening their soulfulness." - BACKSTAGE.COM
Times: Fri-Sat, 7:30pm Sun, 2:00pm
Location: CPAC Experimental Theatre
Address: Cuesta College SLO Campus
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 917.842.0878
Sponsor: Cuesta College
High Admission: $10
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It's For The Birds
Date(s):
Through Feb.
18th,
2013
Recurring every week day
The Morro Bay Art Association honors the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival with an exhibit at Art Center Morro Bay featuring bird photography. Ruth Ann Angus, Rich Hansen, Marlin Harms, and Ralph Wessel are just a few who are participating. Reception is Sunday, January 13th from 2 PM t 4 PM - refreshments will be served.
Times: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Art Center Morro Bay
Address: 835 Main Street
Event City: Morro Bay
Phone: 805.771.9565
Sponsor: Morro Bay Art Association
Parking: Available on Street
High Admission: Free
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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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LEGO CLUB is back at the Exploration Station!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring monthly on the 1st Friday
LEGO Club resumes at the Exploration Station in Grover Beach, The 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 2pm to 4pm. Our LEGO club is a free-build, child-led build that is fun for the entire family. Building with LEGOs helps develop problem solving skills, spatial awareness, and other mathematical concepts, while also being very fun! LEGO club is only $2 per child, age 4 and up, with paid Science Center admission.
Times: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Exploration Station
Address: 867 Ramona Ave
Event City: Grover Beach
Phone: 805.473.1421
Low Admission: $2
High Admission: $4
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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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Petite Sirah and Chocolate Pairing
Date(s):
Feb.
1st,
2013
Wine-loving couples can test their knowledge and please their palate with a Petite Sirah and chocolate pairing experience throughout February. Program, which costs $36 per couple, includes five showcased Petite Sirahs, each paired with a hand-made chocolate truffle exclusively produced by Mama Ganache Artisan Chocolates in San Luis Obispo.
Times: 10:00am-5:00pm
Location: Vina Robles Winery
Address: 3700 Mill Rd.
Event City: Paso Robes
Phone: 805.227.4812
High Admission: $36
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Suspension
Date(s):
Feb.
1st
–
10th,
2013
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Suspension, Cal Poly’s Orchesis Dance Company's 43rd anniversary concert, explores the power and elegance of the human condition. Dynamic choreography in a range of genres will reflect current dance trends as well as classical artistry. Contemporary, ballet, jazz, modern and a fusion of world and street forms will illuminate pertinent topics and compelling emotion.
Times: 8:00pm
Location: Alex & Faye Spanos Theatre
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.4849
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Wine & Chocolate Pairing Tour
Date(s):
Feb.
1st
–
28th,
2013
Indulge together in the perfect pairing - local wine and chocolate - on this special epicurean tour taking place every Thursday through Saturday in February. For $175 per couple, start with a visit to an artisanal chocolate maker and learn how chocolate is grown, processed and crafted into delicious confections. Learn the fine art of pairing chocolates to wines, then test your knowledge at three award-winning wineries.
Times: Times Vary
Address: Locations Vary
Event City: Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo
Phone: 800.979.3370
High Admission: $175/couple
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On-Going Events
$7 Power Lunch
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring every week day
Mother's Tavern has one of the best lunch deals in town! Enjoy an entree, side and beverage for only $7 every Monday through Friday from 11:30am - 2:30pm. See the menu here!
Times: 11:30am-2:30pm
Location: Mother's Tavern
Address: 725 Higuera Street
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.541.8733
High Admission: $7
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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 - Paso Robles
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Friday
Every Friday morning, local growers sell fresh-picked seasonal fruit, flowers. Trees and Plants. Taste the difference ! Taste the best of the Central Coast !
Times: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Shopping Center Parking Lot
Address: 180 Niblick Rd.
Event City: Paso Robles
Phone: 805.748.0512
Parking: Free on Street
Gardens of Avila - Winter Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Date(s):
Through Mar.
29th,
2013
Recurring every week day
Join us for Happy Hour at Sycamore Mineral Springs, Monday-Friday 3-6 pm.
Featured happy hour eats, half off $3 local brews, $5 local wines by the glass, and $4 well cocktails!
Times: 3:00-6:00pm
Location: Gardens of Avila Restaurant
Address: 1215 Avila Beach Dr.
Event City: Avila Beach
Phone: 805.595.7302
Parking: Free on Site
High 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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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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Late Night at Novo Restaurant & Lounge
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
Join us at Novo for downtown late night. DJs, creekside dining & drink specials in our magical venue that is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Friday & Saturday Nights!
Times: 10:00pm-1:00am
Location: Novo Restaurant & Lounge
Address: 726 Higuera St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.543.3986
Parking: Available on Street
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Live Music & Sunset Happy Hour at Lido Restaurant
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday
Join us at Lido Restaurant from 6-9pm every Thursday & Friday as the swinging sounds of the Three Martini Lunch Band fill the air. We also feature Sunset Happy Hour appetizer specials until 6pm & drink specials until 8pm. For more information, call 805-773-8900.
Times: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Lido Restaurant at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa
Address: 2727 Shell Beach Road
Event City: Pismo Beach
Phone: 805.773.8900
Parking: Parking Lot, Valet
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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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Paso Robles "Hop On, Hop Off" Wine Touring
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring every week day
Paso Robles' only door to door "hop on, hop off" wine tasting tour service. Our mission is freedom & flexibility. You choose to "hop off" at any of the 60+ premiere Paso Robles wineries we service all day long. You're no longer stuck with a group of people and going only where the tour takes you. It's your day, so you choose!
Times: 10:30 am - 4:00/4:30 pm (Times approximate)
Location: Door to door & Paso Robles Wine Country
Event City: Paso Robles
Phone: 805.610.8267
High Admission: $59.95pp (addl pick up charge may apply)
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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 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 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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