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Editor’s note

If you’re anything like me, a little bit of sun is all you need to never want to be cooped up in your house again. It teases me, forcing me out of my winter shell and into the world. Our annual Spring Arts issue is like that, too, a teaser of all the arts, food, music, classes, and recreation that’s ahead of you this spring and summer. It will get you out of the house and into the Central Coast’s cultural world. Ballet Theatre

San Luis Obispo’s Robinhood is one of hundreds of events that Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood pulled into the annual Spring Arts issue [19]. Also this week, read about what happened with St. Fratty’s festivities [4], the progress of SLO REP’s fundraising for a new theater [40], and Baby Bear Biscuits [46]

Camillia Lanham editor

cover photo courtesy of Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo cover design by Alex Zuniga

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Cal Poly sees a ‘relatively peaceful’ St. Patrick’s Day weekend

After years of disruptive and disastrous events,

Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong said the university’s efforts to rein in St Fratty’s Day this year was a success, calling it a relatively calm and peaceful weekend.

“I am happy to report that, although there were some issues and areas of learning for our community, we achieved our primary goal of avoiding large-scale, out-of-control parties in the neighborhoods near campus,” he wrote in a letter addressed to the campus community.

In previous years, thousands of people took to the streets to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, destroying university housing, climbing neighborhood light poles, and collapsing roofs. This year, Cal Poly and the city of San Luis Obispo decided to take a different approach.

Hosting its first ever Morning on the Green—A Mustang Music Festival, Cal Poly held the freeto-students concert on March 15 from 4 to 9 a.m. at the Sports Complex Lower Fields, featuring headliner Zhu and special guest Galantis.

Tickets for Morning on the Green were capped at 5,000 tickets and sold out in three minutes on March 5, but the concert also had a “waiting list” line to potentially let more students in as allowed by fire code.

Cal Poly Assistant Vice President for Communications and Media Relations Matt Lazier told New Times via email that some students in that line rushed the gates and knocked down the fences, running to the field to join in.

Lazier said the fences were eventually left open and the event peaked with nearly 6,000 attendees.

President Armstrong condemned it in his letter.

“This was dangerous and unacceptable behavior that caused injury to some employees and could have led to serious injury and widespread harm to many more. Fortunately, the injuries were limited and the event continued without further incident,” Armstrong said.

accommodate all, or even a majority, of Cal Poly’s students for the simple fact that most students don’t take part in unruly celebrations in the neighborhoods, and the event’s main purpose was to provide an alternative to those gatherings.”

According to Lazier, the university doesn’t have a “final figure” for the cost of the event yet.

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Lazier said the event wasn’t meant to hold all Cal Poly students because the school doesn’t have the venue space.

“As is, the concert staged Saturday was the largest-ever music event held on campus by more than 2,000 people,” he told New Times. “Furthermore, the festival was never intended to

Arroyo Grande revamps ordinance after a two-year domestic well fight

Months after prospective Arroyo Grande resident Michael Harris fought to secure a permit to drill a water well on his property, the city’s changing its well-permitting rules.

“During hearings associated with the consideration of the Harris well application in 2024, the City Council and staff noted that the existing ordinance would benefit from an update and clarification of the well permit process, definitions, and other modifications to provide a more simplified and clear framework for the community and decision makers,” Arroyo Grande Community Development Director Brian Pedrotti told New Times

The City Council unanimously voted at its March 11 meeting to introduce the ordinance amending Arroyo Grande’s municipal code regarding water wells. Currently, the City Council considers approval of new or replacement wells. The proposed ordinance modifies that process and brings initial review of such wells before the city Planning Commission.

Last year, a Cal Poly dorm was evacuated to repair and restore fire suppression and alarm systems. This year’s damages weren’t close to that, Lazier said, but they did include a handful of broken ceiling tiles and other reports of damages in a few housing facilities.

“A tiny fraction of the damage that campus experienced in 2024,” Lazier said.

Cal Poly Police reported two arrests, according to Lazier, and SLOPD recorded four arrests offcampus, which was “less than expected,” according

The city introduced the changes following a two-year tussle with Harris, who wanted a permit to install a well on his 55-acre property that lies at the intersection of Noyes Road and Equestrian Way. City staff recommended rejecting his permit application, claiming it wasn’t in the city’s best interest to have a domestic well at that location.

Instead, staff felt it was feasible and practical for Harris’ property to hook up to the city’s water supply because the space is adjacent to a 1.2-million-gallon above-ground storage tank called Reservoir No. 5.

Harris disagreed with staff’s opinion. He said that city water connection wasn’t feasible because digging a trench to the tank would cost him $300,000, subsequently also damaging California coastal live oak trees protected by the city municipal code. The City Council bucked staff’s recommendation and greenlit Harris’ permit.

The updated ordinance has nine revisions ranging from shortening the chapter title from “water wells” to “wells,” to adding a section that formalizes the process of well destruction.

In the future, approvals will be required from the county—which issues a construction permit— and from the city Planning Commission—which

to SLOPD’s neighborhood party enforcement update.

To keep the streets clear of parties, SLOPD called the area a safety enhancement zone from March 7 to 10 and March 14 to 18. During the safety enhancement zone, administrative fines for noise, unruly gathering, open container, and public urination were doubled and ranged from $700 to $1,000.

According to the neighborhood update, SLOPD and other agencies took a “zero tolerance approach” and did not allow people to gather in the roadway

“There was a large number of people throughout the neighborhoods, but no gathering was permitted, and roadways and sidewalks were kept clear,” the update said.

—Libbey Hanson

issues a discretionary well permit. The Planning Commission’s decision could be appealed to the City Council.

The ordinance comes with specific submittal requirements like reinforcing the completed application with a plot plan, a hydrogeologist’s report, and well capacity estimates.

“This section also clarifies the duration that the permit is valid before construction is complete,” the city staff report said. “The applicant has two years to complete construction, with two optional one-year extensions when justified by exceptional circumstances.”

Applicants striving for private irrigation and agricultural wells must show that the proposed wells won’t contaminate the city’s water supply or impact its volume and distribution. Private domestic wells must demonstrate that city water service can’t reasonably be provided to the project site. Private domestic, irrigation, and agricultural wells in adjudicated areas of the Northern Cities Management Area of the Santa Maria River Groundwater Basin won’t be considered, unless required by law.

END OF THE RAINBOW An estimated 6,000 students attended Cal Poly’s Morning on the Green music festival, an effort to keep St. Fratty’s Day partiers out of the street and trouble. The concert ran from 4 to 9 a.m. on March 15 and featured artists Zhu and Galantis.

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Meanwhile, Harris’ well has been drilled but it’s not active.

“I don’t have electricity yet, and so I can’t pump a pump in the well yet, but I’m working on that,” he said. “That requires PG&E or a generator or solar. I’m trying to see what PG&E can do, and you know how expensive that is.”

He added that he has no animosity toward the city after his ordeal to get the permit but questioned the city’s intent to update the ordinance.

“Is it conferring more rights or protecting the rights of residents and property owners, or is it granting the city more power to possibly influence and possibly deny you your rights?” he said.

Prior to Harris’ permit approval, Arroyo Grande had approved 10 well applications since 2005 with two being domestic wells.

At the March 11 City Council meeting, Councilmember Jim Guthrie said he hoped for a more robust discussion on the feasibility of connecting to the city water supply.

Councilmember Kate Secrest said the changed ordinance was long overdue.

“This one was last updated in 1978,” she said. “I just appreciate that it is now clear. … It serves the residents. They will understand exactly what the guidelines are. I just think we’ve closed some loopholes.”

—Bulbul Rajagopal

San Miguel opts out of Paso water basin JPA

The San Miguel Community Services District is the sole agency that opted out of the joint powers authority dedicated to making the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin sustainable.

At its meeting on March 13, the San Miguel CSD board voted 2-2 to join the Paso Robles Area Groundwater Authority, after hearing five public commenters speak against it. Because it was a tie, the motion failed.

Board President Ashley Sangster said he was tired of hearing about the joint powers authority (JPA) and that the board controls the district’s destiny, not an authority.

“I don’t want to hear about it again, personally,” he said. “It’s a dead issue at this point.”

San Miguel was the last of five agencies to consider joining the JPA, which now includes the city of Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, and the Shandon-San Juan and Estrella-El Pomar-Creston water districts.

Now, the JPA will continue with the four agencies, and rates will be determined based on users within them. Fees will go toward the authority’s administration, water projects outlined in the water basin’s sustainable management plan, and maintenance of water systems to address an “overdraft” of ground basin water, which averages about 13,700 acre-feet per year, according to the sustainable management plan approved by the state in 2023.

As the odd man out, the San Miguel CSD will remain in charge of planning and funding its own water projects and studies separate from the JPA. The CSD is still required to abide by the 2023 management plan under the state’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.

Currently, each of the five districts pays a portion for the groundwater sustainability

report. San Miguel General Manager Kelly Dodds told the board that its portion is $18,000 annually. Dodds said if the CSD joined the JPA it would also pay an estimated $8,000 in fees per year but would at least have a seat at the table when it comes to decisions about the water basin.

Dodds said that the purpose of the JPA is not to focus on San Miguel as a separate entity, but for the agencies to work together to find a “mutual balance,” since everyone’s pulling water out of the same basin.

“We all have to work together anyway,” Dodds said.

President Sangster said he voted against joining the authority because there were too many unknowns, like how much fees would cost ratepayers and money the JPA would spend on hiring and administrative tasks.

“I shudder to think giving this newly formed bureaucratic entity a blank check. It, to me, just is a lot of unknown, and I’m really fearful for what it would mean for our ratepayers,” he said.

Dodds clarified that the JPA wouldn’t be handed a “blank check” and that all expenditures would need to be approved by the board.

Board member Owen Davis agreed with Sangster and initially called the March 13 special meeting “a waste of time and money.”

Some residents took the meeting as an opportunity to critique the JPA and the board.

About five nearby residents spoke against the JPA during public comment, and one said she felt that the rates and JPA weren’t fair for de minimus users, who have already spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on their own wells.

Another disgruntled resident attempted to air his grievances outside of public comment.

Amid rising voices, President Sangster hit the gavel and said to stop as the resident said, “I’m going to do it anyway!”

“Let’s rein it in,” Sangster said. “A little decorum from the audience would be great, it’s been tiring to listen to it all and dealing with it all.”

—Libbey Hanson

Former county Social Services employee claims workplace hostility in lawsuit

The San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services and its director, Devin Drake, faced allegations of workplace hostility in a lawsuit filed by a former employee.

The Feb. 21 complaint for damages came from Sara Zepeda who worked for the department for almost 16 years. Most of Zepeda’s complaint focuses on alleged mistreatment by her supervisor, Andi Franco, in her final six months of employment.

“Ms. Franco’s behavior included harsh scrutiny, nitpicking her responses, dismissing her suggestions without constructive feedback, and creating a hostile work environment that severely undermined Ms. Zepeda’s confidence and ability to perform her duties effectively,” the complaint said. “As a result of Ms. Franco’s persistent approach and behavior, Ms. Zepeda’s mental health deteriorated rapidly. This decline began affecting her well-being and her ability to perform her job effectively.”

The situation peaked when Zepeda disclosed to Franco that the supervisor’s leadership style allegedly triggered her childhood trauma and escalated her anxiety. Franco reportedly then disclosed sensitive information about Zepeda’s trauma to Deputy Director Michelle Enfantino. Ultimately, Human Resources got wind of the conflict between Zepeda and Franco.

In June 2024, the department held a meeting to discuss their challenges, according to the complaint. It stated that Franco, Enfantino, Drake, and two HR staff members attended the meeting, but Zepeda wasn’t invited even though she wanted to join. After, Enfantino presented her with a list of concerns that didn’t acknowledge Franco’s actions, the complaint added.

“Ms. Zepeda requested that a neutral mediator be brought in to address the ongoing unproductive dynamic between herself and Ms. Franco,” the complaint said. “However, Mrs. Enfantino rejected the suggestion, accusing Ms. Zepeda of potentially ‘manipulating’ the mediator.”

Zepeda was the department-wide training program manager. Hers was a new position that had to be approved by the SLO County Board of Supervisors in 2022, according to Dana De La Torre, the case manager for attorney Benjamin Eghbali’s firm, which is representing Zepeda.

“Ms. Zepeda’s role was a macro-practice level position designed to streamline mandatory training execution, tracking, and reporting; oversee strategic planning initiatives; and develop a robust onboarding curriculum and protocol for new employees and newly promoted/hired leaders within the agency,” De La Torre said.

Zepeda’s complaint stated that she received “upstanding performance reviews” during her tenure, and the county gave her increasing levels of responsibility at work. In 2020, the SLO County chapter of the National Association of Social Workers recognized her as the social worker of the year.

Zepeda requested a lateral transfer to a different position within the agency, the lawsuit states. But her request was denied. Zepeda sued over the failure to provide reasonable accommodations and failure to engage in a good-faith interactive process.

“Mrs. Enfantino reported that the request had been discussed with Mr. Drake, who stated, ‘We do not transfer employees due to not being able to get along with their boss,’” the complaint said.

By mid-July 2024, Zepeda was on medical leave for almost two weeks based on her physician’s observation that working in such an environment was a severe mental and emotional strain on her. During her time away, she noticed that the county posted her position for interim hiring.

“Ms. Zepeda was further perplexed by how quickly her position was posted, given the formal countywide hiring freeze, which required the Board of Supervisors’ approval before positions could be posted,” the complaint said.

In September 2024, Zepeda resigned. Her attorney’s office said that she’s secured fulltime employment outside the county system.

SLO County Counsel Jon Ansolabehere told New Times that the county couldn’t comment on pending litigation and would be defending itself. He confirmed that Franco is still employed with the Department of Social Services. —Bulbul Rajagopal

Feeling the way

Of the 2,000 people incarcerated at the California Men’s Colony, at least 258 of them are between the ages of 18 and 29—the youth offenders of the prison system.

Michael Nelson was a part of this demographic, sentenced to life at the age of 15 for his crime. In 2018, after serving 20 years at the Men’s Colony, he reentered society and wanted to make a difference for incarcerated youth like himself.

Nelson and seven others created the nonprofit Kid Creating Awareness Together, or Kid CAT, dedicated to providing mentorship, education, and support for youth who are serving lengthy or lifelong sentences, so they are better equipped once they get out.

The program focuses on a unique population that lacked life experiences and brain development before being incarcerated, he said. “I’ve seen the majority, if not all of us, come home and continue to struggle because we just haven’t had that life experience of being out here as adults,” he said. “It feels really important for me and very personal that we provide spaces now where folks can not only develop further as people, as individuals, but feel really connected to community and believe and know that they have a sense of belonging in the world.”

As executive director of Kid CAT, Nelson said he helps develop the curriculum for a 28week course called First Step, which is taught to those who are currently incarcerated at the Men’s Colony, with plans to expand this

summer. The program explores eight topics: emotions and sensations, communication, environment, self-identities, gender, consequences, trauma, and forgiveness.

“Anywhere from learning how to get in our bodies when identifying our emotions and our sensations, so we can help develop that emotional awareness and intelligence to exploring childhood trauma and unraveling those untrue narratives about how the world and maybe what we believed we were to be as people in the world,” he said. “We challenge those narratives, and we support folks going on a deep dive of self-exploration and expansion, while encouraging accountability throughout the processes.”

This work isn’t easy and requires a lot of vulnerability, Nelson said, as participants share intense emotions on both ends of the spectrum, crying tears of sadness but also those of “hearty laughter.”

“In prison, there’s not a lot of space for joy. And so, when I see folks freely expressing themselves however they are in that moment, I think that’s a huge testament to the space that we’ve created for one another,” he said.

According to Nelson, one participant said, “This module taught me how to investigate the origin of these feelings and gave me tools to cope with my emotions. I learned that my emotions are valid.”

Once participants graduate from the 28-week program, they can apply to be facilitators. That role is only open to those

who were incarcerated as youth and are serving a lengthy sentence, although any inmate can enroll in the course itself.

Facilitators also must have at least a year of good standing in the prison.

“One of our asks is that you do your work first before you can sit in the space and hold somebody else’s,” Nelson said, “and so our training is very much focused on each individual really getting to know themselves on a deeper level.”

Kid CAT is hoping to connect with the community to further its mission and is hosting a “SLO Connected” event on Saturday, May 10, that includes dinner and drinks, a silent auction, and an art gallery of work by incarcerated artists.

Nelson hopes the event will help promote a deeper connection within the community because he’s often asked, why should I care about the incarcerated?

“A lot of those people will return to their community point. They’ll be our neighbors;

they’ll shop at the same grocery stores,” he said. “So the question is how would you envision them being your neighbor? It’s important that we allow ourselves to bridge that gap and to address how we might feel so removed from this population of people that we just don’t see.”

For more information about the SLO Connected event, visit thekidcat.org/ sloconnected or contact lindsay@kidcat.org.

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• Cambria Nursery is celebrating the season with its Spring Bloom Weekend from March 21 to 23 with exclusive garden sales—including 20 percent off soil—plus hands-on workshops with vertical driftwood, and a special book reading from local Paso Robles author Sofia Howard. For more information, or to purchase tickets visit: cambrianursery.com/events. ∆

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SELF EXPLORATION Youth offenders celebrate graduating from Kid CAT’s 28-week program, dedicated to helping recognize emotions and heal from past trauma before being released from prison.

Torre Houlgate-West

Torre Houlgate-West, 87, passed away at her home in Paso Robles, California, on March 4, 2025.

A dedicated community organizer and passionate advocate for the literary arts, Torre left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of San Luis Obispo. Shortly after settling there with her husband, Laurence (Larry) Houlgate, in 1979, she founded bi-weekly gatherings for poets and fiction writers at her home in Baywood. In 1984, she published The Tuesday Poets, an anthology showcasing the voices that flourished within those meetings. For a decade, she also served as editor of California Quarterly, the esteemed publication of the California State Poetry Society.

Beyond literature, Torre embraced intellectual pursuits with fervor. She competed in national bridge and Scrabble tournaments and generously shared her expertise by offering free bridge lessons at senior centers in San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande—lessons that continue to inspire many of her former students.

Her passion extended to political activism as well; Torre established the first permanent office for the local Democratic Club in San Luis Obispo and contributed her efforts to the San Luis Obispo County Democratic Committee.

Born in West Hollywood, California, Torre was the daughter of Geneva Hallamore and Edward Petersen. In 1970, she married Laurence Houlgate, with whom she celebrated 55 years of marriage. She is survived by her loving husband Laurence and nephews James Dexter-Lee and Mark Dexter. She was predeceased by two sisters and her son, Joshua J.D. Houlgate.

Reflecting on her own creative spirit, Torre once wrote: “My mental house is large and haunted... a fusion of dream and memory, an alloy of the precious metals of the mind.” May her words continue to resonate with all who knew her.

BY NEIL HAVLIK

Protect public lands

A new ‘review’ of national monuments could impact Carrizo Plain

Once again, the federal government is looking at the nation’s national monuments as possible sources of oil and gas production, after doing exactly the same thing eight years ago and coming up with basically nothing. This time around, however, the current executive branch is joined by the efforts of a small but vocal group of Congress members for outright repeal of the Antiquities Act, which authorizes the president to establish national monuments by proclamation. This act, one of the boldest in our history, has been used by many presidents of both parties to proclaim 160 national monuments between 1906 and today, in many states, for many purposes celebrating the nation’s history and natural beauty, and in many sizes (they range in size from 0.2 acres to more than 2 million acres).

First used in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt, the act allowed the creation of some large national monuments, such as the Grand Canyon in Arizona, Mount Olympus in Washington, Acadia in Maine, Death Valley and Joshua Tree in California, and Zion in Utah (all of which have become

A big opportunity for elected Democrats

We’ve all seen the many viral videos of town hall meetings during which Republican voters are haranguing their elected Republican officials over the gutting of federal programs crucial to American families. As a result, the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has been advising Republicans to stop holding town hall meetings for their constituents. What? Obviously, there is growing fury across the country over Trusk’s (see what I did there?) authoritarian overreach and callous disregard for Americans, even the ones who voted for him. And the NRCC and elected Republicans just want to ignore it?

What has been the Democrats’ response to this so far? They’ve certainly been in a rush to mock the Republican cowardice for refusing to meet face-to-face with their own constituents and listen to what they have to say. A little irony here as it’s been quite awhile since Democrats have actually listened to and understood what it is Democrats expect from their elected officials. But I digress. Here’s a thought for elected Democrats since they’ve had little of that lately: instead of mocking Republicans for not holding town hall meetings, why don’t elected Democrats fill the gaping hole left by elected Republicans’ disengagement? First, elected Republicans don’t care at all

national parks), plus many examples in Alaska.

California’s own Carrizo Plain National Monument (CPNM) was designated in 2001 by President Bill Clinton. CPNM is a 250,000-acre monument protected for its fine representation of the original vegetation and habitat of the San Joaquin Valley of California, which has been converted to intensive agriculture and urbanization. The area comprising CPNM is no untouched wilderness: it has been grazed by livestock, farmed, and explored for minerals for many years. Eventually, however, people began to recognize and appreciate the area’s great value, as a place that escaped the large-scale land conversions of the San Joaquin Valley and as a refuge for the habitats and wildlife once found there that tell an important story about the history of human habitation dating back thousands of years. This recognition eventually led to the area’s designation as a national monument.

The Interior Department has undertaken an apparently secret internal review of national monuments and other protected public lands. It is manufacturing a sham energy crisis as reason to privatize our country’s precious public lands to the highest bidder and doing it under the cover of darkness.

The fact is that oil production in the U.S. is higher than it has ever been, and there are millions of acres of federal land available for more. It’s quite clear that these recent orders have nothing to do with the nation’s energy portfolio but are targeting public lands that are protected for the public’s use.

It’s also important to note that there is really little or no recoverable oil or gas in CPNM. Most of the mineral estate is actually in private ownership, having been transferred away from the federal government when the land was originally patented (i.e., sold) to private parties for agricultural purposes. Over the past hundred years, more than 300 drill sites seeking oil and/or gas have been undertaken in what is now CPNM; that is an average of one drilling operation every four months for 100 years! These efforts have found recoverable quantities of oil in only one small area in the southwest corner of CPNM. That area has produced limited quantities of oil since the 1950s, is now significantly declining, and will likely be exhausted in the near future.

Over the years the private lands were consolidated into fewer, larger ownerships, and in 1982 the Nature Conservancy, recognizing the Carrizo Plain as a stillrich natural area, purchased most of those lands for conservation and other public

benefit purposes, leading eventually to the designation of the national monument. Conducting a rushed and secret review shows that this administration is scared of public scrutiny because they know how popular these public lands are. The majority of the country continues to show their love for public lands—as they did during the first Trump administration’s attempt to privatize the country’s sacred, historic, and recreationally and culturally significant landscapes.

As for the Antiquities Act itself, it has allowed presidents to pursue long-term public goals rather than yield to wishes of corporate greed and short-term private gain. This can be seen over and over again since the act was established in 1906. One just needs to look at the list of national monuments today—and the many presidents who proclaimed them—to see how they contribute to the nation’s heritage. That exemplary record speaks to the enduring legacy of the act and the need to see it continue to protect special places into the future when Congress is unable or unwilling to act. ∆

Neil Havlik writes to New Times from San Luis Obispo. Write a response for publication by emailing it to letters@newtimesslo.com.

if Democrats mock them. In fact, they feed off it. And second, they’ve made it clear they no longer care what their own constituents have to say. But here’s the thing: Republican constituents still want to be heard voicing their disapproval of this administration eliminating federal programs created to help Americans, and I believe they want to be heard by anyone at this point.

This is where an opportunity for Democrats has been created. Elected Democrats everywhere should give both Democrats and Republicans the venues to engage face-to-face with their government representatives since elected Republicans apparently are not. Elected Democrats should be holding town halls all over the country, filling the gap by encouraging both Democrats and Republicans to attend and speak up. Answer their questions and possibly even alleviate some of their concerns. No matter the party affiliation, all Americans are worried at this point—about rising prices, inflation, tariffs, federal programs, downward stock market trends, undermining Social Security and Medicare, alignment with Russia and other dictators, possible recession, quality of life in America, and the Republicans now casually throwing about the words “World War III” like it’s nothing more than a video game.

So I urge elected Democrats everywhere to take this opportunity to engage with both Democrats and Republicans because they all want to hear from and engage in-person with

Congress right now. Elected Republicans are taking that opportunity away from their constituents, so please, Democrats, step into the breach and reach out instead of mocking. Well, OK. You can still mock but only because elected Republicans deserve it for shutting off their own constituents. But who knows? Reaching out and listening just might make a difference to Democrats winning back some much-needed seats in Congress in the midterms and maybe winning back the White House in 2028.

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BY JOHN B. ASHBAUGH

DOGE, a feral animal

We bought our first home in Arroyo Grande almost 50 years ago, and we usually had at least one cat. Life was good until we found that a feral cat had given birth to four equally feral kittens under our garden shed.

I have a soft spot for any cat, but these were wild, hostile creatures; in fact, one sabertooth kitten bit right through my fingernail. (OK, I might have been trying to feed the pathetic creature.)

Sadly, we had to trap those cats and send them away in an Animal Services truck. They were a danger to our toddler, and quite frankly to civilized society. The passage of time had put this dreadful incident almost entirely out of my mind—until now.

It’s clear to me that the team of Donald Trump and Elon Musk has become feral. Like that wild kitten, they have returned to that kill-or-be-killed standard of raw nature. The federal government no longer operates as it has for almost 240 years, under that quaint standard of our Constitution.

What we have in Washington, D.C., now, at the very core of our government, is a “rough beast” completely untethered from the standards of civil society. That beast loosed within the White House has been misnamed the “Department of Government Efficiency.” It’s all claws and teeth, snarling, slashing, and biting at those public servants that it regards as a threat, as prey, or— worst of all—as mousy playthings to be humiliated in a public spectacle.

In the brief span of two months, Trump and his sidekick Musk have dispatched

DOGE to dismember virtually every unit of the federal government. Tight-lipped gangs of 20-something “tech bros” break into offices and systematically abuse and belittle highly skilled professional employees as they throw them out the door.

In response, there are at least 127 court cases now proceeding before federal judges to challenge Trump’s clumsy efforts to undermine our Constitution. Two federal judges ruled that Trump must re-hire thousands of probationary employees, many of whom were senior but just-promoted federal civil service employees who enjoyed professional respect as well as legal protection.

Disregarding these court rulings, the Trump tomcats continue to lash out at their perceived “deep state enemies.” Thousands of long-serving federal employees, most with impeccable records of public service, have fallen victim to the DOGE clowder of sharpclawed feral cats equipped with a bespoke authority that is, at best, questionable. Just this week, a federal judge has found that claim of authority not simply ambiguous but “likely unconstitutional.”

These public servants are responsible for the faithful execution of laws duly passed by Congress and signed by the president. The Musk/DOGE teams are engaged in a ceaseless campaign to cancel the solemn mission of agencies like the VA, national parks and forests, Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare, USAID, the Voice of America—even the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Cue the “culture warriors”: Expect to see a lot more of Kid Rock and

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These federal agencies are national institutions whose employees are trained to apply the law, using regulations put in place only after extensive public engagement. Any first-year law student is taught that such a legal structure can be challenged, that statutes adopted by Congress can be repealed, amended, or overturned by the courts, but they cannot be summarily disregarded by the caustic kitties working for Musk’s DOGE. Every president since Washington has sworn an oath to “faithfully execute the office of president … and preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.”

For Trump and Musk, that solemn oath means nothing. It speaks volumes that Trump is now caterwauling that Congress must impeach any federal judge that stands in his way. This radical move drew a rebuke from none other than Chief Justice John Roberts, hardly the model of a “radical leftist lunatic.”

How do we put this pack of feral creatures with their insatiable appetite for destruction into a secure cage for good? How can we protect those sacred values of equality under the law and respect for “inalienable” rights, principles that inspired loyalty to this nation through nearly two-and-a-half centuries?

I take comfort in the fact that after every crisis in our nation’s history, we’ve emerged stronger: After the Civil War, the nation papered over our differences and experienced astonishing growth in our population and in our institutions: From the Pendleton Act of 1883, and especially during the Progressive Era and the New Deal, we built the nation’s civil service system—a system that has functioned generally very well throughout

the 20th century and well into the 21st. We expect and deserve professionalism and diligence from our federal employees, especially those who serve as scientists, park rangers, defense analysts, cyber security specialists, health care providers, nuclear engineers. That workforce will return to health once we purge our governing institutions of the decadence of Elon Musk and DOGE. We must roll up our sleeves and toss these feral creatures now fouling the White House and Congress into the Animal Services paddy wagon, sent away with their well-used kitty litter. Wait, feral cats don’t bother with litter boxes. ∆

John Ashbaugh and his wife have almost always hosted a domesticated cat in their home. They have no intention of feeding any more feral kittens, especially ones wearing MAGA collars. Send comments for publication to letters@newtimesslo.com.

should Cuesta College administration respond to recent campus climate survey results?

Increase personal interactions with faculty and staff.

There’s no need to respond.

Gather even more detailed feedback.

“Maybe provide free food or something.”

Under pressure

Is it time for Shredder to shred itself?

Perhaps I was wrong about Cal Poly’s musical moves when it comes to attacking the St. Fratty’s festivities that have clouded the university’s reputation around St. Patrick’s Day

Maybe the school’s plan worked. Or maybe law enforcement really stepped it up when it came to cracking down on students gathering in the streets so we didn’t have a repeat of last year. Or maybe it was both.

Either way, I don’t have much to shred about St. Fratty’s this year, which is disappointing. Only a handful got arrested. There aren’t reports of any major incidents. Boring!

But students still broke some ceiling tiles in campus housing—how? And students did push over the barricade separating the students who wanted to attend Morning on the Green but didn’t get tickets from those who were able to nab the 5,000 tickets that “sold out” in 3.2 seconds.

Moves like that meant those waiting to get in got in, so Cal Poly eventually shrugged and left the barricades open. The concert peaked with 6,000 attendees—the largest event ever held on campus, according to university spokesperson Matt Lazier, who emphasized for all the haters out there (It’s me. I’m a hater.) that the concert was never meant to hold every student on campus.

“Most students don’t take part in unruly celebrations in the neighborhoods, and the

event’s main purpose was to provide an alternative to those gatherings,” he said. If you’re going to be unruly, do it on campus!

Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong called the unruly behavior that led to loose barricades “dangerous and unacceptable.”

Don’t be unruly on campus, either! They’re students. The part of their brain that assesses appropriate unruliness levels and bad decisions isn’t fully developed yet. That’s why they collapse roofs, climb into neighbors’ yards, mount light poles, and walk the streets with giant “rage gallons” filled with alcohol.

They key is heading off that kind of predictable behavior as an institution. And I get it, you’re trying! I’ll give Cal Poly a B-minus for effort, and an F for foresight about that wait line and what could happen there.

I’m handing out multiple F’s today. The San Miguel Community Services District (CSD), which opted out of joining a joint powers agreement with four other agencies that overly the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin, also gets an F for foresight. That severely overdrafted basin is trying to get its shit together so people can continue pumping from it for years to come.

The conversation about that basin’s water woes has only been going on for more than

a decade, but at least one elected official is simply sick and tired of it.

“I don’t want to hear about it again, personally,” CSD board President Ashley Sangster said at the district’s March 13 meeting. “It’s a dead issue at this point.”

Correction! It’s not a dead issue. The joint powers authority, which his CSD won’t have any power or authority on, will make decisions about the basin that will directly impact San Miguel and its residents. Apparently paying $8,000 a year was simply too much to shoulder for a seat at the decision-making table for the whole basin— which doesn’t actually have any district boundaries in it.

It’s definitely coming up again, Sangster. Whether you want it to or not!

“It’s been tiring to listen to it all and dealing with it all,” Sangster said.

Oh. Being an elected official isn’t all fun and accolades, huh? You actually have to deal with tough decisions and a public that you can’t win with, no matter what.

Just ask Elon Musk! Oh wait, he didn’t get elected.

Just ask Cal Poly! Also, not elected, but I’m going to swing back in that general direction.

The school launched a partnership with Allan Hancock College at the beginning of this school year called the 2+2 program—a transfer program where students can stay on Hancock’s campus after earning their associate degree and get a bachelor’s in sociology from Cal

Poly professors. The pair recently announced a new business major to add to the program with two more degrees in the works.

This has been a more-than-a-decade effort spearheaded by Hancock President Kevin Walthers, who described a bill that Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) introduced earlier this legislative term as crucial. The bill—Assembly Bill 1462—aimed to give Hancock an opportunity to offer one new baccalaureate program, which could have meant that Cal Poly may not have reaped the tuition rewards (almost $12,000 per year per student).

“That bill he filed was huge,” Walthers said. I guess Cal Poly didn’t like those odds, so it caved in to the external pressure and the potential dollar signs that its future could hold without competition from a cheaper source of post-secondary education that ends with a bachelor’s degree.

The deal between Cal Poly and Hancock is better than what that bill could have provided for Santa Maria’s students, Hart said, so he’s going to pull the bill.

“I think that the [CSU] system would rather solve the problem that way than to have a legislative fix,” Hart said. “Having the colleges come together and create a win-win solution is the best of all outcomes.”

Pressure is the ultimate provider, amirite? ∆

The Shredder is always under pressure. Send comments to shredder@newtimesslo.com.

Hot Dates

DRAWN TO DREW

Drew Davis Art in San Luis Obispo will host a beginner and kid-friendly acrylic painting workshop, led by artist Marina Marsh, on Saturday, March 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is open to children ages 10 and up and their parents. Admission will include all materials needed. To register for the event or find out more, visit my805tix.com.

—Caleb Wiseblood

ARTS

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AQUARIUS 2025 WATERMEDIA

EXHIBIT Central Coast Watercolor

Society presents its annual juried exhibit at Art Center Morro Bay, featuring excellence in all forms of watermedia by California artists. See website for info and frequent updates. Through March 31 ccwsart.com/aquarius-2025-prospectus.

Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 772-2504.

BASICS OF SILVERSMITHING: MAKE AND TAKE WORKSHOP Learn to make sterling silver stacker rings with Amy of Golden State Goods. You’ll make 6 to 8 rings. All supplies included. March 29 3-6 p.m. $95. (805) 935-9046. sea-ngreen.com/pages/classes-workshops.

Sea + Green, 2380 Main St., unit F, Cambria.

COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY

Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. The party includes a complimentary glass of wine and canvas with materials. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $55. (805) 394-5560. coastalwineandpaint. com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria.

DRIFTWOOD ASSEMBLAGES BY

ALAN COHEN See Cohen’s driftwood assemblage sculptures at Gallery at Marina Square. This architect transforms beach-found objects into birds, sea creatures, and more. March 30 - April 29 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART PAINTINGS BY SANDRA SANDERS A California native, Sanders captures seascapes and landscapes in vibrant acrylics. On display in the lower gallery. March 30 - April 29 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART WATERCOLORS BY NANCY JENSEN Jensen celebrates Central Coast joys through vibrant watercolors of vineyards, wildflowers, and coastal scenes. March 30 - April 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

PASTEL WORKSHOP WITH GREG

TROMBLY This three-day workshop will teach students of all levels how to work with soft pastels. Visit site for tickets and more info. Through March 21, 1-4 p.m. $175. (805) 772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

ROMEO AND JULIET An exhibition of aerosolized acrylic paintings by Laguna Beach-based artist Joey Belardi. This solo exhibit features 11 paintings with a classic cartoon style inspired by the work of animators and comic artists such as Chuck Jones, Charles Schulz, Ralph Bakshi, and others. Through March 22 Cruise Control Gallery, 1075 Main St., Cambria, (805) 503-3820, cruisecontrolcambria.com/.

SLOFUNNY COMEDY SHOW MORRO

BAY Head to the Savory Pallette on the Embarcadero for another SLOFunny Comedy Show hosted by Dave DeVito with an extensive lineup. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 29 8-9:45 p.m. $35. my805tix.com. The Savory

Palette (formerly Morro Bay Wine Seller), 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

SPRING BLOOM WEEKEND Refresh your space with a stunning selection of plants, flowers, and garden essentials. Enjoy exclusive sales, hands-on workshops, and a special book reading. March 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., March 22 , 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and March 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (805) 927-4747. cambrianursery.com/events/. Cambria Nursery and Florist, 2801 Eton Rd., Cambria.

TIMKET: ETHIOPIA 2020 Experience Timket, an Ethiopian tradition, through the eyes of photographer Michael J. Costa. Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through April 27 Free. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos, (559) 799-9632.

UNCORK YOUR CREATIVITY: COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY Offering a unique opportunity to sip wine while painting stunning ocean-inspired landscapes. All materials included. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $60. (805) 394-5560. coastalwineandpaint.com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria.

YOUTH ART DAY Attendees will learn techniques to paint and use found materials to create fun and decorative projects. Materials and refreshments included. March 29 11 a.m. my805tix. com. Lor Coaching Studios, 525 Harbor St., Morro Bay.

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THE ARISTOCATS This heartwarming and jazz-filled youth musical shows the power of unity, art, and acceptance. 10 percent of the proceeds will go to Woods Humane Society. March 28 7-8:30 p.m. and March 29 2-3:30 p.m. $10. (805) 550-8350. Atascadero High School, One High School Hill, Atascadero.

IN PRINT An exhibition of works by Diego Huerta open Friday and Saturday afternoons. Fridays, Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. through April 6 (805) 440-7152. Pocket Gallery on Pine, 8491/2 13th Street, Paso Robles.

EMBROIDERY EXPLORATION Learn embroidery stitches and create your own wool felt corner style bookmarks. You will learn embroidery stitches beyond the basic running stitch. Supplies included. March 30 1-3 p.m. $40. studiosonthepark.org/events/ embroidery-exploration/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, (805) 238-9800.

A FOCUS ON FLOWERS Park Street Gallery is pleased to present A Focus on Flowers. This special group exhibition features gorgeous floral paintings. See the exhibit during upcoming receptions (April 5 and May 3, from 6 to 9 p.m.), or daily (except Tuesdays) during the show’s run. Through May 31 Free. (805) 286-4430. Park Street Gallery, 1320 Park Street, Paso Robles, parkstreetgallery.com.

FUSED GLASS PLATE OR BOWL Create a fused glass plate or bowl using a variety of colored glass, specialty glass, and more. Perfect class for all skill levels. March 25 1-3 p.m. $125. (805) 464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

MARCH SILVERSMITHING

WORKSHOPS Learn the basics of silversmithing during this 3-hour workshop and make six-to-eight sterling silver ring stackers. New dates are added weekly. March 23 , 5-8 p.m. $95. (805) 464-2564. goldenstategoods.com. Golden State Goods, 5880 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

MOANA: A FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT ABOUT ADVENTURE AND SELFDISCOVERY Enjoy this family movie night filled with adventure, courage, and selfdiscovery with refreshments and brief discussion following the film. March 21 6-9 p.m. (805) 391-4465. awakeningways. org. Awakening Ways Center for Spiritual Living, 7350 El Camino Real, Ste. 101, Atascadero.

MUSHROOM GARDEN STAKE Create a fused glass mushroom garden stake using a variety of colorful pieces of glass. Fired pieces will be glued to a metal stake. March 30 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. (805) 464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

PARANORMAL CIRQUE AT PASO

ROBLES EVENT CENTER Presented by Cirque Italia. A thrilling circus spectacular. Visit site for more info. March 28 -31 (941) 704-8572. cirqueitalia. com. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

RECLAIMING FIRST SATURDAY

GALLERY WALKS WITH LYON, MADONNA, NUCCI Enjoy the work of printmakers Susan Lyon, Kathryn Madonna, and Maryanne Nucci. The next show will showcase Diego Huerte, a screen printer. Every fourth Saturday, 2-5:30 p.m. through Aug. 1 Free. (805) 440-7152. cottontailcreek.com/ collections/cottontail-creek-farm-store/ products/susan-lyon-art. Pocket Gallery on Pine, 8491/2 13th Street, Paso Robles.

SHIBORI-INSPIRED SUSHI SET

WORKSHOP Create a Shibori-inspired fused glass Sushi Set using glass with pre-fired designs. This would include a sushi serving tray (7” x 11”) and two dipping bowls (3.5”). March 22 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $225. (805) 464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

SLOFUNNY COMEDY SHOW PASO

ROBLES Head to Dracarna Wines for a night of comedy hosted by a SLOFunny favorite, Dave DeVito. Other featured comedians will be Colton Irvine, Aiko Tanaka, Mary Upchurch and Headliner

Lamont Ferguson. Get tickets and more info to this 21 and over show at the link. March 28 8-9:45 p.m. $35. my805tix. com. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles, (805) 270-3327.

WRITERS WANTED Novelists, screenwriters, poets and short story writers welcome. This group meets in Atascadero twice a month, on Thursday nights (email jeffisretired@yahoo.com for specifics). Hone your skills for publication and/or personal development. Third Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Unnamed Atascadero location, Contact host for details, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO ACTOR’S EDGE: ACTING CLASSES Actor’s Edge offers film and television acting training in San Luis Obispo, plus exposure to Los Angeles talent agents. All ages and skill levels welcome. Classes available in SLO, LA, and on zoom. ongoing $210 per month. actorsedge.com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

BEACON ART SHOW Features a juried selection of artworks from several artists working in paintings, photography, and other media, including Larry Le Brane, Janie Holland, Randy Stromsoe, Cheryl Strahl, Paula Delay, and others. Through March 30 beaconartshow.com/. San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 242-6065.

THE CAKE Faith, family, and frosting collide in this timely new play from the writer of NBC’s This is Us ThursdaysSaturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through April 13 $20-$37. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 786-2440, slorep.org/.

DAVID NIHILL Spend an evening with bestselling writer and touring comedian David Nihill. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 20 8 p.m. $40. slobrew.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. IMPROV COMEDY SHOWS AT THE HUB The show contents will be rotated among

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Livingstone Band

SATURDAY, MARCH 22 Club Car Bar, Templeton Mandala Rhythms Circle

Co-Creation Project VII: The French Connection SUNDAY,

Davis Fine Art, SLO

SUNDAY, MARCH 23 From the Roots Up, Los Osos Oil Painting Workshop with Drew Davis SUNDAY, MARCH 23

with Katie Chappell

the group’s ensemble, house, and musical improv team casts, as well as stand-up and student shows. Fourth Friday of every month, 6 p.m. my805tix.com/. The Hub, 1701 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

MARGARET CHO: LIVE AND LIVID

With a tour celebrating her 40 years as a stand-up comedian, Cho staunchly supports the causes that are important to her: anti-racism, anti-bullying, and gay rights, all while fulfilling her successful creative side with a legendary stand-up career. Visit site for more info and tickets to this event. March 29, 7:30 p.m. Starts at $40. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org.

Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

MOBILE CLAY CLASSES

Offering

handbuilding, throwing, and ceramic decorative arts. All ages and abilities are welcome. Call for more info. ongoing (805) 835-5893. hmcruceceramics. com/book-online. SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo.

NOTES FOR TOMORROW Features artworks from around the world, brought together to reflect on a new global reality ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Through June 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/notesfor-tomorrow/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH DREW

DAVIS An oil painting workshop fit for beginners where you can unleash your creativity in a warm, cozy art studio atmosphere. March 23 1-3:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Drew Davis Fine Art, 393 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.

SATURDAY FAMILY POTTERY CLASS

This family-friendly open studio time is a wonderful window for any level or age. Saturdays, 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $40. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

SCULPTURE SERIES: SPIRIT ANIMAL

Beginners welcome. This six-visit sculpture class meets twice a week for a total of three weeks. Mondays, Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon through March 21 $250. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

THE SEASONAL MUSE: ART AND TEA GATHERING Head to Wellstone Studio for a relaxing evening of tea, seasonal meditation, contemplation, and creative exploration. Visit site to reserve a spot and get more details. March 20 5:30-7:30 p.m. $40. (619) 807-7006. inariteaart.com. Wellstone Studio, 4985 Davenport Creek Road, San Luis Obispo.

SHORT FORM IMPROV JAM This show will feature a short form improvised jam. Feel up to the challenge? Toss your name into the mix. March 27, 6:15-8 p.m. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

SLO COMEDY UNDERGROUND OPEN MIC NIGHT Enjoy a night of laughs

provided by the local SLO Comedy Community. It’s open mic night, so anyone can perform and “you never know what you’ll see.” Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337, libertinebrewing.com.

TERRACE HILL VIEW: ACRYLIC

WORKSHOP WITH MARINA MARSH

Spend an afternoon painting a sight of San Luis Obispo during this workshop geared towards children ages 10 and up, as well as adults. A ticket covers all essential supplies and two hours of personal instruction. Get more info at the link. March 29, 2-4 p.m. $67. my805tix. com. Drew Davis Fine Art, 393 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.

THURSDAY NIGHT IMPROV AT THE BUNKER Join Central Coast Comedy Theater for Indie Team Night, where multiple groups will each perform 15-minute improvised plays. As they say, “Anything and everything can happen.” Get tickets and more info at the link. March 20 6:15-8 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

WHITNEY PINTELLO: SOLO SHOW On display now through mid-April. ongoing slogallery.com/. SLO Gallery, 1023 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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ART SHOW DROP A showcase of works from award-winning artist Anne Kunzig. Features scenes of coastal vistas, birds, and more. March 28 5 p.m. The Frame Artist, 914 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande.

BEST OF THE SAN FRANCISCO STANDUP COMEDY COMPETITION Laugh with the best at the legendary San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition, hosted by Don Friesen—hilarious, high-energy, and a two-time champion. March 29, 7:30 p.m. $39-$54; Platinum $59. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ best-of-sf-comedy/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

CHARACTERS AND RELATIONSHIPS:

IMPROVISATIONAL THEATER CLASS

Learn to access emotion in the moment, build characters and relationships on emotional perspectives, and use patterns of emotional behaviors to drive scenes forward. Sundays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. through April 13 $80. (805) 556-8495. improvforgood. fun/. Women’s Club of Arroyo Grande, 211 Vernon St., Arroyo Grande.

DANCE FITNESS ART AND CULTURE FOR ADULTS Discover dance as a form of artistic expression and exercise, using a wide range of styles and genres of music (including modern, jazz, Broadway, ethnic). Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. $10 drop-in; $30 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

FREE MOVIE NIGHT IN THE SECRET

GARDEN: LEPRECHAUN (1993) Watch

this cult-classic horror-comedy under the stars in the secret garden. Get more info and RSVP at the link. March 21 8 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7302.

FUNNIES FOR FOOD IMPROV SHOW

Come for great Mexican food and stay for laughter at this improv show to raise funds for The People’s Kitchen of SLO. Visit site for more info to this event. March 22 7-8:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. improvforgood.fun/. La Casita, 1572 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

MINI-WORLD FAIRY GARDEN

WORKSHOP A fun workshop where you’ll build a glass-globe fairy garden. Materials will be provided. A great class for adults and kids alike. March 30 12-3 p.m. $45. (805) 270-4083. theplantedparlour.com/event/miniworld-fairy-garden-workshop/. The Planted Parlour, 592 W Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

PLAYERS WEST PRESENTS STEEL

MAGNOLIAS In a small Louisiana salon, Truvy and her assistant Annelle style hair and share laughter as the women of Chinquapin navigate life’s joys and challenges. March 28 7-9 p.m., March 29, 1:59-4 & 7-9 p.m. and March 30, 1:59-4 p.m. General admission $34; child $28.50. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/steel-magnolias/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

SHUT UP, SHERLOCK When a genuine whodunit unfolds during a dress rehearsal for a Sherlock Holmes play, a real-life sleuth steps in to untangle the wacky web of quirky characters (and even quirkier actors) to crack the case. Through April 26 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano. WORKSHOPS AND MORE AT THE LAVRA Check the venue’s calendar for storytelling workshops, lectures, movie nights, and discussions held on a periodic basis. ongoing thelavra.org/ home. The Lavra, 2070 E. Deer Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande.

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CENTRAL COAST UECHI-RYU KARATEDO Uechi-Ryu Karate-do is a traditional form of karate originating from Okinawa, Japan. Focus is on fitness, flexibility, and self-defense with emphasis on self -growth, humility, and respect. Open to ages 13 to adult. Beginners and experienced welcome. Instructor with 50 years experience. For info, call 805-215-8806. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, 772-6278, morro-bay.ca.us.

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SLOFunny Comedy Show with David Devito, Colton Irvine, & More!

Savory Palette, Morro Bay

EMBODIED YOGA ON THE CENTRAL COAST

Hosted by Aurora Sacred Events. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 30, 11 a.m.

my805tix.com. Beach Access Parking Lot, 102 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay.

GRATITUDE SOUND JOURNEY Join for a discussion on the power of practicing gratitude, followed by an integrative sound journey. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 25 6-7:30 p.m. $18-$29. my805tix.com. Central Coast Body Therapy Center, 2005 9th St., Los Osos, (805) 709-2227.

MANDALA RHYTHMS CIRCLE Mandala is an ancient Sanskrit word meaning “sacred circle.” Join this circle for a journey of drumming, rhythm-making, improvisation, and vocal expression. Get tickets and more info at the link. March 23 12-2 p.m. $26. my805tix.com. From the Roots Up Healing Studio, 2055 9th St., Los Osos.

MEDITATE WITH DAWN Hosted by Aurora Sacred Events. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 22 10-11:15 a.m. my805tix.com. Aurora Sacred Events, 21 24th St, Cayucos.

MORRO BAY METAPHYSICIANS

DISCUSSION GROUP A group of metaphysically minded individuals that have been meeting for many years now in the Coalesce Chapel. Club offers a supportive metaphysical based community. Members discuss a different topic each week. All are welcome to join. Fridays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Suggested donation of $10-$15. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, coalescebookstore.com/.

SOCRATES DISCUSSION GROUP Have a topic, book, or article you wish to discuss with interested and interesting people? Join this weekly meeting to discuss it, or simply contribute your experiences and knowledge. Contact Mark Plater for instructions on entering the Chapel area. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon (805) 528-7111. Coalesce Garden Chapel, 845 Main St., Morro Bay.

NAVARATRI CELEBRATION:

AWAKENING THE GODDESS Navaratri, the 9 day Goddess festival, is one of the most celebrated holidays in India and around the world. 9th Limb Yoga invites you to open to the empowered sacred feminine within your subtle body through the energies of the Hindu goddesses and

the Shakti (energy) life force. Get tickets at the link. March 30, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $49. my805tix.com. 9th Limb Yoga, 845 Napa Ave., Morro Bay, (415) 852-1787.

SHAMANIC MORNING RITUALS FOR VITALITY Hosted by Aurora Sacred Events. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 21 8:30-9:45 a.m. my805tix. com. Beach Access Parking Lot, 102 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

BALANCE FLOW Suitable for all levels. This class is meant to benefit the mindbody connection while emphasizing safe and effective alignment as well as breath awareness and relaxation. Please call to register in advance. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $16-$22; $50 membership. (805) 434-9605. ttrtennis.com/fitness/ yoga/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton.

BEER YOGA AT ANCIENT OWL SLO Join Jes from Saunter Yoga and Wellness during this hybrid yoga class where one can practice yoga while drinking beer during their practice. Get tickets and more info at the link. March 22 , 10-11 a.m. $27. my805tix.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero, (805) 460-6042.

CITY WIDE YARD SALE More than 200 Homes, churches, and nonprofits will be participating in the annual City Wide Yard Sale. March 21 , 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and March 22 , 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. (805) 2257411. morrobay.org. Morro Bay (Multiple Venues), Citywide, Morro Bay.

CONSCIOUS-FEST Features holistic, mindful, and spiritual vendors. With free community classes and workshops, live music, and SoBar Beverage Garden with CBD-infused spirits. March 30 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 235-4868. my805tix.com. Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

HAMBLY LAVENDER FARM GUIDED

EXPERIENCE This one-hour walk about the farm immerses you in the processes of growing, harvesting, and drying this fragrant herb. Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m. my805tix.com. Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel.

NAR-ANON: FRIDAY MEETINGS

A meeting for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction of a loved one. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. Free. (805) 441-

March 14 - April 26

TIMELESS TUNES

Oceano Elks Lodge will host the Basin Street Regulars’ next dance concert on Sunday, March 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event’s main act is Kathryn Loomis and Company, known for performing pop favorites and jazz standards. Led by Loomis, the band also features musicians Ron McCarley, Jim Barnett, Dylan Johnson, and Darrell Voss. For more info on the upcoming concert, visit basinstreetregulars.com.

—C.W.

2164. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero.

REPOTTING CLASS Join Peaceful Plants to learn all about repotting. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 29 2 p.m. $24. my805tix.com. Golden State Goods, 5880 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

STARRY NIGHTS: FREE PUBLIC

STARGAZING Look through telescopes provided by Central Coast Astronomy at this all-ages, family-friendly event. See website for more details. March 29 7-9 p.m. Free. (805) 544-4636. centralcoastastronomy.org/. Santa Margarita Lake, 4695 Santa Margarita Lake Rd, Santa Margarita.

TOPS SUPPORT GROUP: WEIGHT LOSS AND MAINTENANCE A self-help support group focusing on weight loss and maintenance. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. (805) 242-2421. tops.org. Santa Margarita Senior Center, 2210 H St., Santa Margarita.

TOPS TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY Join for affordable and effective weight-loss support. Sundays, 10-11 a.m. through Oct. 31 First visit is free. (805) 234-1026.

Rancho Del Bordo Clubhouse, 10025 El Camino Real, Atascadero, tops.org.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

BEYOND MINDFULNESS Realize your potential through individualized meditation instruction with an experienced teacher via Zoom. This class is for those who wish to begin a practice or seek to deepen an existing one. Flexible days and times. Certified with IMTA. Email or text for information. Mondays-Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sliding scale. (559) 905-9274. theartofsilence.net. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

CAL HOPE SLO GROUPS AT TMHA Visit website for full list of weekly Zoom groups available. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays calhopeconnect.org. Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 270-3346.

CENTRAL COAST JR. LEGO CHALLENGE

SLOCA is delighted to host the Central Coast Jr. LEGO Challenge. Kids ages 5 to 12 are invited to come play, learn, and discover with LEGOs. March 22

9 a.m.-noon $20-$35. (805) 548-8700. sloclassical.org/lego/. SLO Classical Academy, 165 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

COMPLIMENTARY SHOWERS WITH SHOWER THE PEOPLE After a short hiatus, the San Luis Obispo Library will once again be partnering with local non-profit organization, Shower the People. The shower trailer will be located between the library and parking structure. Toiletries provided. Sundays, 1-3 p.m. Free. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

DAILY QIGONG PRACTICE For the early riser or commuter, every weekday morning. Maintain or improve concentration, balance, and flexibility. Includes weekly Friday 3 p.m. class with more practices. Led by certified Awareness Through Movement teacher. Mondays-Saturdays, 6:10 a.m. and Fridays, 3 p.m. $35/week or $125/month. (646) 280-5800. margotschaal.com/ qigong. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

FREE TOURS OF THE MISSION Tour

San Luis Obispo’s Spanish Mission, founded in 1772. Come learn its history and about the development of this area. Tours, led by docents, are free at 1:15 p.m Monday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Sundays, 2-3 p.m. and Mondays-Saturdays, 1:15-2:15 p.m. Free. (657) 465-9182. missionsanluisobispo.org.

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

HUMAN ROMANCE: HOOKING HUMANS UP WITH EACH OTHER Host Mike Falzone is set to use his crowd work to connect members of the audience. Three pairs of audience members will go on a date, live, in front of everyone and the rest of the crowd votes on the night’s best match. The winner will have their second date paid for by Falzone. Get tickets at the link. March 29 8 p.m. $18. my805tix.com.

Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337.

MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION (ONLINE MEETING) Zoom series hosted by TMHA. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 270-3346.

MOONLIGHT HOURS Since reopening in 2008, the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum has offered free hours, Moonlight Hours, the third Thursday of each month. Experience the wonder and get more info at the link. Third Thursday

of every month, 5-7 p.m. Free. (805) 544-KIDS. slocm.org/moonlight-hours. San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo.

PUPPY SOCIAL HOUR Puppies (10 weeks to 5 months old) will learn appropriate play style with other pups, acceptable manners with people, tolerance for gentle restraints, confidence with the approach of friendly strangers, and more. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. $25. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/training/. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo.

SLO MEDITATIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL Features two incredible performances to achieve calm and clarity. With BennardoLarson Duo, PYANOOK, Ralf Schmid, The Ghost Ensemble, and Brynn Albanese. Visit site for more details. March 30 3-5 p.m. $20 each show; $30 for both. my805tix.com/e/meditative. United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo, 543-7580.

SLO NOONTIME TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETINGS Want to improve speaking and leadership skills in a supportive and positive environment? During COVID, we are meeting virtually. Contact us to get a meeting link for info. Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. Free. slonoontime.toastmastersclubs.org. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID.

SLO RETIRED ACTIVE MEN: WEEKLY COFFEE MEETING SLO RAMs is a group or retirees that get together just for the fun, fellowship, and to enjoy programs which enhance the enjoyment, dignity, and independence of retirement. Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $10 coffee meeting. retiredactivemen.org. Madonna Inn, 100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. SPRING EQUINOX CEREMONY OF FEMININE REBIRTH Crows End Retreat invites you to rebirth your divine feminine nature and learn how to work with the energetic power of water. Registration is limited and tickets should be purchased ahead of time. March 22 2-4:30 p.m. $55. my805tix.com. Crows End Retreat Center, 6430 Squire Court, San Luis Obispo. A celebration of rebirth. As we witness the return of the wild flowers and wild life coming out of their winter slumber, we too honor the rebirth of our divine vitality and life force energy. March 22 , 2-4:30 p.m. my805tix.com/. Crows End Retreat, 6430 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo. CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 18

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Gardens • Atascadero

Hot Dates

SPRING EQUINOX: DRUMMING AND NATURE WALK Head to Eagles Landing Ranch to celebrate the arrival of spring. This special spring equinox gathering includes a drumming circle followed by a nature walk. Get more info or register in advance at the link. March 22 , 12-4 p.m. $40. my805tix.com. Eagles Landing Ranch, 4615 Prefumo Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo.

SPRING GYMNASTICS CAMP

Let the kids get “the wiggles out” with gymnastics. For ages 4 to 13; no experience needed. Extended care and customizable scheduling available. March 24 -28, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $40-$360 depending on what schedule you choose. (805) 547-1496. performanceathleticsslo.com/camps. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

TRICKZONE (PARKOUR AND TUMBLING) CLINIC Experience this 2-hour combo of tumbling and parkour, which takes kids from timid to triumphant. All levels welcome, for children 7-17 years. March 22 , 1-3 p.m. $25/ 1st child, +$10 per additional sibling.. (805) 547-1496. performanceathleticsslo.com/ saturday-event-clinics. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

WORKING HANDS: ETHNIC LABOR

IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY People from all over the world played a role in building San Luis Obispo County (in both figurative and literal ways). Join the conversation. March 28 , 5:30 p.m. Free. (805) 543-0638. historycenterslo. org/lecture. History Center of San Luis Obispo County, 696 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ADVENTURES WITH NATURE: OCEANO’S BEAVERS Join State Park Docent Dan to learn about Oceano’s beavers and enjoy a walk around Oceano Lagoon. Space is limited. RSVP by calling. March 22 10 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 474-2664. centralcoastparks.org/awn/. Oceano Dunes Visitor Center, 555 Pier Ave., Oceano.

BEGINNING BALLET FOR ADULTS Enjoy the grace and flow of ballet. No previous experience needed. Wednesdays, 5:156:15 p.m. $12 drop-in; $40 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

BODY FUSION/EXERCISE AND FITNESS CLASS Do something good for yourself and stay fit for outdoor sports, while enhancing flexibility, strengthening your core to prevent lower back issues, improving your posture through yoga, and more. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. (970) 710-1412. Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach, avilabeachcc.com.

INGREDIENT PROFILE FORUMDIENT

Join to learn the history of one ingredient, along with production, value, import, export, processing, and recipe sharing. Call to register. March 22 , 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free. (805) 878-7982. Nipomo Library, 918 W. Tefft, Nipomo, slolibrary.org.

LITTLE RANGER: WILD WEATHER

POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE TOURS

A docent-led tour of the buildings and grounds of the historic Point San Luis Light Station. Check website for more details. Wednesdays, Saturdays pointsanluislighthouse.org/. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

FOOD & DRINK

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

COMMUNITY PEACE POTLUCK Bring

a dish to share and join Sea + Green for their first Peace Potluck gathering. All are welcome. March 22 5-7 p.m. Free. (805) 935-9046. sea-n-green.com. Sea + Green, 2380 Main St., unit F, Cambria.

MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMERS

MARKET Get fresh and veggies, fruit, baked goods, sweets, and handmade artisan crafts. Come have some fun with your local farmers and artisans and enjoy delicious eats while enjoying the fresh breeze of Morro Bay. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Varies. (805) 824-7383. morrobayfarmersmarket.com. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

WINEMAKER’S DINNER FEAT. LA

CREMA WINERY Join this signature wine dinner event and enjoy a fine, five-course meal accompanied by hand-selected La Crema wines. Get more info at the link. March 30 5:30-8 p.m. $130. (805) 9243353. cambriapineslodge.com/events/ onsite. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

CLUB CAR BAR TRIVIA WITH DR. RICKY Teams of one to six people welcome. Visit site for more info. Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

CLUB SUPSUP Check out the Central Coast’s newest pop-up dinner experience the last Wednesday of every month. Last Wednesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. $125. (310) 692-0046. clubsupsup.com/. Kindred Oak Farm, 1250 Paint Horse Plaza, Paso Robles.

GREAT GATSBY GALA: DECADENCE AND DIAMONDS FOUR-COURSE

DINNER WITH CCC Join for an unforgettable evening of glamor, fine dining, and unparalleled entertainment. Visit site for tickets and more info.

March 23 , 5 p.m. Single seats $100; full tables $900-$1,200. (805) 546-3198. Park Ballroom, 1232 Park St. #200, Paso Robles.

HOPS AND VINES DINNER Dine with ONX Wines and enjoy a lobster feed dinner with beer and wine. Get tickets and more information at the link.

March 22 , 6 p.m. $150. (805) 4345607. onxwines.com. ONX Wines, 2910 Limestone Way, Paso Robles.

PASO FOOD CO-OP MONTHLY MEETING

All welcome. Get involved and help spread the word about the co-op. Tell a friend, associate, or neighbor. Meet in the Community Room at Oak Creek Commons near Pat Butler Elementary School. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. pasofoodcooperative.com. Oak Creek Commons, 635 Nicklaus St., Paso Robles.

Learn about weather, migration, and hibernation with CA State Parks. Call to RSVP to this ages 2-6 event. March 23 , 10-11 a.m. Free. (805) 474-2664. Oceano Dunes Visitor Center, 555 Pier Ave., Oceano.

MULTICULTURAL DANCE CLASS

FOR ADULTS

Experience dance from continents around the earth, including from Africa, Europe, and more. Described as “a wonderful in-depth look at the context and history of cultures of the world.” Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10 drop-in; $30 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

Send event information to events@newtimesslo.com or submit online.

TACO TUESDAYS La Parilla Taqueria will be in the courtyard serving up their delicious tacos and tostadas. Menu typically includes barbacoa, chicken, and pastor tacos, as well as shrimp ceviche tostadas. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. (805) 460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

TASTE OF TIN CITY WALKING TOUR

Enjoy the first ever walking tour of Tin City – an industrial area just outside of downtown Paso Robles – that is home to a community of innovative and passionate producers of high-quality wines, spirits, beer, and more. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $125. (805) 400-3141. toasttours.com/tour/tin-city-walkingtour/. Toast Tours, 1722 Stillwater Ct, Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo. HEAD GAMES TRIVIA NIGHT Live multimedia trivia every Wednesday. Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to six players. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. headgamestrivia.com. Antigua Brewing, 1009 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 242-1167.

QUEER TRIVIA Sip some cider, test your LGBTQ trivia knowledge, and learn new fun facts. Topic themes and hosts rotate each week. Prizes for winners. BYO food. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free. (805) 292-1500. Two Broads Ciderworks, 3427 Roberto Ct., suite 130, San Luis Obispo, twobroadscider.com. SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts more than 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

TRIVIA NIGHT Reservations are no longer required to play. Reservations are now for teams who want to guarantee a table to play. Tables available first come, first serve. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. my805tix.com. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PUB TRIVIA Bring your thinking cap as questions vary from pop culture, geography, to sports. There is a little for everyone. Prizes for the winning teams. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. (805) 439-2529. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo.

WEDNESDAY PUB TRIVIA Bring your thinking caps as questions vary from pop culture, geography, to sports. There is a little for everyone. Prizes for the winning teams. Trivia provided by Geeks Who Drink. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. (805) 439-2529. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

PIUS BLENDING ATELIER Join this an exclusive PIUS wine blending experience where you will step into the role of winemaker for a day. Visit the site to read an in-depth plan for the afternoon. March 29, 1-3 p.m. $200. my805tix.com. PIUS Estates, 1550 West Highway 46, Paso Robles.

RHONE RANGERS EXPERIENCE

Described as the biggest Rhone wine event of the year. With 77 wineries from multiple states participating. March 22 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $85-$195. (800) 4670163. rhonerangers.org/event-calendar/ event/2025-rhone-rangers-experience. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

INGREDIENT PROFILE FORUM: FLOUR IS ON THE TABLE There will be topics on food import, export, production, processing, crop value, gluten free options, store pricing, and recipe sharing. Registration is required. March 22 , 1:303:30 p.m. Free. (805) 619-7351. slolibrary. org. Nipomo Library, 918 W. Tefft, Nipomo.

ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION

LENTEN FISH FRY The St. Patrick’s Italian Catholic Federation (I.C.F.) is hosting a Lenten Fish Fry. There will be a cash bar and dessert table, and take outs are available. Fridays, 4-7 p.m. through April 11 $10-$20. St. Patrick’s Church, 501 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande, stpatsag.org. ∆

Heart to harp

Cal Poly Arts presents the Brandee Younger Trio, led by contemporary harpist Brandee Younger, live in concert at the Spanos eatre on Tuesday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. In 2022, Younger made history by becoming the rst Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award for best instrumental composition. To nd out more about the show, visit calpolyarts.org —Caleb Wiseblood

COURTESY PHOTO BY ERIN O’BRIEN

SpecialEventsSpring

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

29TH ANNUAL CRUISIN’ MORRO BAY CAR SHOW Visit site for info on registration and the show’s lineup of events. Registration is limited. Participants encouraged to secure their spots early. May 2 and May 3 my805tix.com. Downtown Morro Bay, Inquire for address, Morro Bay.

AAUW MORRO BAY GARDEN TOUR Enjoy four beautiful gardens in during this annual self-paced garden tour. Proceeds benefit the local Morro Bay community (learn more on website). April 27 1-5 p.m. $20. (805) 550-5216. my805tix. com. AAUW Garden Tour, various gardens, Morro Bay and Los Osos.

ANNUAL SPRING TEA PARTY Sip, savor, and celebrate spring in a charming garden setting at Cambria Pines Lodge. Get tickets and more info at the link. May 18 12:30-3 p.m. $69. (805) 924-3353. cambriapineslodge.com/events/onsite. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria.

CAMBRIA SONGWRITERS AT PLAY CONTEST FINALE Ten contestants will each play two original songs, and three judges will award prizes—including a grand prize of $1,000. Get tickets and more info about this event at the link. April 13 2 p.m. $24. my805tix.com. Sonic Milk Studios, 715 Main St., Cambria, (805) 660-9382.

SPRING BLOOM WEEKEND Refresh your space with a stunning selection of plants, flowers, and garden essentials. Enjoy exclusive sales, hands-on workshops, and a special

book reading. March 21 9 a.m.-5 p.m., March 22 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and March 23 , 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (805) 927-4747. cambrianursery. com/events/. Cambria Nursery and Florist, 2801 Eton Rd., Cambria.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

20TH ANNUAL PASO PINOT AND PAELLA FESTIVAL Head to Templeton Park to mingle with winemakers, taste more than 20 pinots and paellas, and join in on the festival’s 20th annual celebration. Get more information and tickets at the link. June 1 2-5 p.m. $109. my805tix.com. Templeton Park, 550 Crocker St., Templeton.

ART OF KEEPING BEES: FOR BEGINNERS AT HAMBLY

FARMS Your ticket will include access to the Hambly Farms lavender fields and Art of Keeping Bees, which will cover flora and fauna, bee behaviors and colony structuring, honey harvesting, and current California regulations. Get more info at the link. June 7 9-11 a.m. $50. my805tix.com. Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel.

THE ARTS AROUND US: THE BEAUTY OF ORCHIDS A fun and informative talk about orchids with works of art from Ed Lysek. April 27 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/events/the-arts-around-us-naturesinspiration-the-beauty-of-orchids/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

BRUNCH, BINGO, AND VINO Join this Wine For Paws event, brought to you by MCV Wines and At Her Table. One can expect a blend of gourmet flavors and exquisite wines. This fundraiser will help support Woods Humane Society in their “pawsome quest” to care for animals in need. Get more info at the link. April 27, 11 a.m. my805tix.com. MCV Wines, 3773 Ruth Way, suite A, Paso Robles, (805) 712-4647.

CALIFORNIA MID-STATE FAIR Features live music, attractions, food, drinks, competitive exhibits and programs, and more. July 16 -27 midstatefair.com/fair/. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

CONSCIOUS-FEST Features holistic, mindful, and spiritual vendors. With free community classes and workshops, live music, and SoBar Beverage Garden with CBD-infused spirits. March 30 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 235-4868. my805tix.com. Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

GLOW-GA AND GLOW DANCE PARTY: NCDPAF FUNDRAISER Enjoy a glow dance party with your community. Visit the link to get tickets and more info to this event, for ages 4 and up. May 30, 5-7:15 p.m. $25. my805tix.com. Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles.

GOT ANY CARROTS? Bring your little ones to join Meagan from McRobbins Studios for a step-by-step tutorial to create a cute little Easter Bunny painting. Supplies included. April 12 , 1-2 p.m. $25. studiosonthepark.org/events/got-any-carrots/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, (805) 238-9800.

GREAT GATSBY GALA: DECADENCE AND DIAMONDS FOURCOURSE DINNER WITH CCC Join for an unforgettable evening of glamor, fine dining, and unparalleled entertainment. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 23 5 p.m. Single seats $100; full tables $900-$1,200. (805) 546-3198. Park Ballroom, 1232 Park St. #200, Paso Robles.

PARANORMAL CIRQUE AT PASO ROBLES EVENT CENTER

Presented by Cirque Italia. A thrilling circus spectacular. Visit site for more info. March 28 -31 (941) 704-8572. cirqueitalia. com. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

PIUS BLENDING ATELIER Join this an exclusive PIUS wine blending experience where you will step into the role of winemaker for a day. Visit the site to read an in-depth plan for the afternoon. March 29, 1-3 p.m. $200. my805tix.com. PIUS Estates, 1550 West Highway 46, Paso Robles.

RHONE RANGERS EXPERIENCE Described as the biggest Rhone wine event of the year. With 77 wineries from multiple states participating. March 22 , 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $85-$195. (800) 467-0163. rhonerangers.org/event-calendar/event/2025rhone-rangers-experience. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

SPRING SHOP, SIP, AND STROLL Enjoy the best of Morro Bay with two available dates and locations. Visit site or contact for more info. April 11 , 5-8 p.m. and April 25 5-8 p.m. $25; $12.50 for designated driver. (805) 772-4467. morrochamber.org/3S.

Morro Bay (Multiple Venues), Citywide, Morro Bay.

STARRY NIGHTS: FREE PUBLIC STARGAZING Look through telescopes provided by Central Coast Astronomy at this all-ages, family-friendly event. See website for more details. March 29 7-9 p.m. Free. (805) 544-4636. centralcoastastronomy.org/. Santa Margarita Lake, 4695 Santa Margarita Lake Rd, Santa Margarita.

THREE SPECKLED HENS ANTIQUES SHOW Head to this biannual event where more than 75 vendors will be selling one-of-a-kind antique and vintage items. Food and drink will also be for sale. Get tickets and more info at the link. April 25 -26 $18. my805tix.com. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

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2025 LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL You can expect a weekend full of music, art, camping, and activities to enjoy nature and connect with community. There will be three stages with musicians around the world, ranging from bluegrass, soul, and Americana music. Visit the link for tickets and more info. June 13 -15 $168. liveoakfest.org/. El Chorro Regional Park, California 1, San Luis Obispo.

39TH ANNUAL CENTRAL COAST RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Step into the captivating allure of the Elizabethan era with two days packed with shows and performances. Visit site for tickets and more info. July 19 and July 20 $39. ccrenfaire.com. Laguna Lake Park, 504 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. SPECIAL SPRING EVENTS continued page 22

THE ART OF TEA: HISTORY, CULTURE, TASTING AND MORE

Join Cuesta College on an informative journey to discover tea, the second most consumed beverage in the world after water. April 5 9 a.m.-noon and April 12 9 a.m.-noon $75. (805) 546-3132. cuesta.edu. Cuesta College Community Programs, Building 4100 Cuesta College Road, San luis obispo.

BEAVER FESTIVAL Celebrate beavers. With speakers, music, and family fun. Features Molly Alves from California Department of Fish and Wildlife, with music by Cuyama Mama and the Hot Flashes. April 12 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. (805) 4641255. slobeaverbrigade.com. Mission Plaza, Downtown, San Luis Obispo.

EVERYTHING EDIBLE: SPRING GARDENING EVENT AT GROWING GROUNDS NURSERY IN SLO This annual spring celebration will have everything you need to get your garden growing. April 12 , 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. (805) 543-6071. Growing Grounds Nursery, 3740 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, growinggroundsnursery.org.

FAMILY DAY AT THE DALLIDET Enjoy a day of kid-friendly activities and games, including a garden scavenger hunt, live music, face painting, and a conversation with a local historian who will explain facts from those who grew up in San Luis Obispo in the 1860s. Get tickets and more info at the link. April 5 , 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $20. my805tix.com. Dallidet Adobe, 1185 Pacific Street, San Luis Obispo, 543-0638.

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE: A SPRING BENEFIT FOR CASA OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY Enjoy an evening of wine, beer, mocktails, appetizers, and live music. Proceeds will benefit CASA of San Luis Obispo County, which advocates for local children in foster care. April 5 , 4-6:30 p.m. $50. (805) 5462404. slocasa.org/casa-events/. The Carrisa, 736 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

HOTEL SAN LUIS OBISPO’S FOURTH ANNUAL ROSÉ THE SLO WAY WINE FESTIVAL AND FUNDRAISER Described as a yearly celebration of the Central Coast’s renowned rosé selections. April 13 1-4 p.m. $150. Hotel San Luis Obispo, 877 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 235-0700.

HUMAN ROMANCE: HOOKING HUMANS UP WITH EACH OTHER Host Mike Falzone is set to use his crowd work to connect members of the audience. Three pairs of audience members will go on a date, live, in front of everyone and the rest of the crowd votes on the night’s best match. The winner will have their second date paid for by Falzone. Get tickets at the link. March 29 8 p.m. $18. my805tix.com. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337.

IRA GLASS: SEVEN THINGS I’VE LEARNED Ira Glass is the creator, producer, and host of This American Life , the iconic weekly public radio program with millions of listeners around the world. At this event, he will mix stories live onstage and help his audience better follow his creative process. April 5 8 p.m. Starts at $40. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

LIZARDS IN WONDERLAND: THE AMAZING DIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA’S LIZARDS Join Cal Poly biological sciences professor Dr. Emily Taylor for a presentation about the diversity of lizards in California. April 15 1-3 p.m. $10. my805tix. com. Unitarian Universalist, 2201 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo. MOSH FOR AUTISM: A PUNK AND METAL BENEFIT FOR THE CENTRAL COAST AUTISM SPECTRUM CENTER The local punk community invites you to join in on an afternoon of live music and fundraising for the Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center. Get tickets and more info at the link. May 31 , 3 p.m. $21. my805tix.com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974.

SAPPHIC FACTORY: QUEER JOY PARTY Doors open at 8 p.m. For ages 18 and over. A portion of proceeds from each ticket go to the PLUS1 x NOISE FOR NOW Reproductive Health Access Fund. May 2 9 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600, fremontslo.com. THE SEASONAL MUSE: ART AND TEA GATHERING Head to Wellstone Studio for a relaxing evening of tea, seasonal meditation, contemplation, and creative exploration. Visit site to reserve a spot and get more details. March 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $40. (619) 807-7006. inariteaart.com. Wellstone Studio, 4985 Davenport Creek Road, San Luis Obispo.

SLO EARTHFEST 2025 A celebration of “the collective power of our community to build a sustainable future.” There will be live music, a makers market, panel discussions, and onsite restoration projects. April 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. SLOEarthFest. org. Meadow Park, 2251 Meadow St., San Luis Obispo.

SLO GREEK FESTIVAL With live music, dance performances and lessons, authentic Greek food, and more. May 31 , 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and June 1 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $2 admission. (805) 546-8337. greekfestivalslo.com. Madonna Expo Center, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo.

SLO MEDITATIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL Features two incredible performances to achieve calm and clarity. With BennardoLarson Duo, PYANOOK, Ralf Schmid, The Ghost Ensemble, and Brynn Albanese. Visit site for more details. March 30, 3-5 p.m. and April 6 , 3:30-5 p.m. $20 each show; $30 for both. my805tix.com/e/meditative. United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo, 543-7580.

Pipe dreams come true

The Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande presents the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, live in concert, on Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. Hailing from Scotland, this nine-piece ensemble of bagpipers, guitarists, keyboardists, and drummers performs traditional bagpipe tunes and covers of contemporary rock anthems. Visit clarkcenter.org for tickets and more info.

SPRING FLING Join SLO Parks and Recreation for an EGG-citing adventure. Kick off the day with an egg hunt, and enjoy food trucks, activities, and more. April 12 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; bring money for food trucks and some featured activities. slorecactivities.org. Meadow Park, 2251 Meadow St., San Luis Obispo.

TOMATO FANDANGO AT TIBER CANYON OLIVE RANCH

Growing Grounds Farm’s edible plants meet artisan vendors in a beautiful location. April 26 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and April 27 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. (805) 934-2182. Tiber Canyon Ranch, 280 W Ormonde Rd, San Luis Obispo.

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36TH ANNUAL EGG HUNT AND FESTIVAL Features egg hunts for all ages, an egg toss, a bunny hop, bunny photo ops,

face painting, bounce houses, a petting zoo, carnival games, and more. Some fees apply. April 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. (805) 473-5472. arroyogrande.org/events. Elm Street Park, 1221 Ash St., Arroyo Grande.

ART SHOW DROP A showcase of works from award-winning artist Anne Kunzig. Features scenes of coastal vistas, birds, and more. March 28 , 5 p.m. The Frame Artist, 914 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande.

AVILA BEACH BINGO NIGHT Head to Avila for this family bingo night. Wine and beer will be for sale and both prizes and snacks will be available. Get tickets and more info at the link. April 4 , 6:30-8 p.m. $8. my805tix.com. Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach.

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—C.W.

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PRESENTS A MOTHER’S DAY

TEA PARTY Enjoy Mother’s Day with loved ones. Features delicious tea snacks, drinks, crafts, music, photo ops, and other fun activities. May 11 , 1:30-4 p.m. $50 per couple. (805) 473-5472. arroyogrande.org/catalog. Historical Society Heritage Garden, 126 S. Mason St., Arroyo Grande.

GREAT AMERICAN MELODRAMA: 50TH ANNIVERSARY

SPECTACULAR

Full of songs, dance, and comedy to celebrate the milestone, with loads of opportunities to boo and cheer. Aug. 8 - Sept. 20 americanmelodrama.com. Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

MASTER HIGHLIGHTING EVENT

This local gallery on the corner of Cypress and Stimson is hosting a Master Highlighting Event during Memorial Day weekend. Come in and watch Thomas Kinkade’s Master Highlighter add highlights to make the artwork come to life. May 24 -25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. (805) 773-9424. Thomas Kinkade Showcase by the Sea, 500 Cypress, S-5, Pismo Beach, kinkadecentralcoast.com.

PILIPINO CULTURAL NIGHT Annual event presented by Pilipino Cultural Exchange. April 25 , 7-9 p.m. and April 26 , 7 p.m. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/pilipino-culturalnight/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FAIR

An annual summer tradition in Santa Maria that features live entertainment, carnival rides, games, and more. July 9 -13 santamariafairpark.com/events. Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria.

SANTA BARBARA HUMANE’S WILD WEST FEST It’s time to dust o your boots and hats, saddle up, and mosey on down to Santa Maria for the 2025 Wild West Fest. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 22 , 5-9 p.m. $85. sbhumane.org. Santa Maria Elks Lodge, 1309 N. Bradley Road, Santa Maria, (805) 922-1538.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Features carnival rides, strawberry tastings, a children’s art contest, and more. April 25 -27 santamariafairpark.com/events. Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria.

SPRING ROUNDUP COLLEGE RODEO Experience this inaugural collegiate rodeo in Santa Maria, where college rodeo athletes from all over the West Coast region are set to put on a show. Get ticketing options and more info at the link. March 29 -30 (805)503-9935. ahcbulldogboosters.com/. Elks Event Center, 4040 Highway 101, Santa Maria.

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DIVE INTO SILENCE: SPRING SILENT RETREAT Explore and experience powerful practices that leave you feeling aware and present. Get tickets and more info to this silent retreat at the link. March 20 and March 23 $340. (805) 736-6528. sunburst.org. Sunburst Retreat Center, 7200 CA-1, Lompoc. KITE FESTIVAL AND CAREER, COLLEGE, AND TRADE FAIR

A community-driven event that combines a youth-focused career, college, and trade fair with a fun, family-friendly kite festival. April 5 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lompoc High School, 515 W. College Ave., Lompoc.

LOMPOC FLOWER FESTIVAL Features carnival rides and games, arts and craft exhibitors, food booths and commercial vendors, musical entertainment, and more fun for the whole family, June 26 -29 explorelompoc.com/lompoc-flowerfestival/. Ryon Park, 800 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc.

PAINTING IN THE ORCHARD AT ROCK 12 DISTILLERY Dip a brush into paint while taking sips of wine at Rock 12 Distillery. Visit site for tickets and more info. May 25 , 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $89. (805) 325-8092. artspotonwheels.com. Rock 12 Distillery, 6605 Highway 246, Lompoc.

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2025 PEACE OF MIND: 10,000 STEPS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION FUNDRAISING WALK Alma Rosa will host its sixth annual 2025 Peace of Mind: 10,000 Steps in the Right Direction fundraising walk. May 17 9 a.m. $50$60. (707) 695-5811. runsignup.com/Race/CA/Buellton/ PeaceofMind10000StepsintheRightDirection. Alma Rosa Estate, 7250 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton.

28TH ANNUAL NEAL TAYLOR NATURE CENTER FISH DERBY

With $5,000 plus in cash prizes, between prize categories for trout, bass, catfish, and more. Also includes ra les and kids activities. April 26, 6 a.m. $10-$45. (805) 693-8381. troutderby.org/. Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, 2265 CA-154, Cachuma Lake. CALIFORNIA POPPY DAY 2025 Enjoy free admission to the California Nature Art Museum for California Poppy Day 2025, held annually in celebration of native plants and pollinators. April 6 10 a.m.-3 p.m. calnatureartmuseum.org/news/ california-poppy-day-2025. California Nature Art Museum, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang.

MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND WATERCOLOR IN THE VINEYARD AT KOEHLER If you are looking for something unique to do for Mother’s Day in the Santa Barbara County, Koehler Winery welcomes you. Visit link for tickets and more info. May 10, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $89. (805) 325-8092. artspotonwheels. com. Koehler Winery, 5360 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos, California, 93441, United States, Los Olivos.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL The

2025 SYV Pride Parade will roll through downtown Solvang with floats, music, and more, ending with a family-centric Pride Festival (also in downtown Solvang). June 14 , 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free; with item or activity purchase prices. syvpride. org/2025-pride. Downtown Solvang, Citywide, Solvang. SOLVANG BRICK AND BUILDS The city’s first-ever weekend of brick-building fun. With a pro builder competition, master builders meet and greets, a scavenger hunt, and more. April 5 -6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free, but with ticketed portions of weekend (visit site for more details). (805) 465-7298. solvangusa.com/solvang-brickbuilds-2025/. Downtown Solvang, Citywide, Solvang.

TOMATOMANIA This year’s expanded Tomatomania, hosted by Forage Florals and curated by The Starter Farm, returns with a larger selection of tomatoes, produce, flowers, and classes. April 5 -6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free; plus item purchase prices. (310) 770-3226. tomatomania.com/the-starter-farmforage-florals-santa-ynez/. Forage Florals, 1095 Meadowvale Road, Santa Ynez.

WATERCOLOR IN THE VINEYARD AT BUTTONWOOD FARM AND VINEYARD Head to Buttonwood Farm and Vineyard in Santa Barbara County to revel in the picturesque views and enjoy a variety of wines. May 3 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $89. (805) 325-8092. artspotonwheels.com. Buttonwood Farm & Vineyard, 1500 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, California, 93463, United States, Solvang.

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APRIL ARTISTS RECEPTION: EXHIBITS WITH JENSEN, SANDERS, AND COHEN Meet featured artists Nancy Jensen (watercolors), Sandra Sanders (acrylics), and Alan Cohen (driftwood assemblages). Refreshments served. April 12 , 3-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. AQUARIUS 2025 WATERMEDIA EXHIBIT Central Coast Watercolor Society presents its annual juried exhibit at Art Center Morro Bay, featuring excellence in all forms of watermedia by California artists. See website for info and frequent updates. Through March 31 ccwsart.com/aquarius2025-prospectus. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 772-2504.

COSTA GALLERY SHOWCASES Features works by Ellen Jewett as well as 20 other local artists, and artists from southern and northern California. Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. (559) 799-9632. costagallery.com. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos.

COSTA GALLERY: FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY Join Costa Gallery as the venue celebrates its fifth anniversary. Stop by for art, music, food, and wine. July 27, 12-4 p.m. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos, (559) 799-9632.

DRIFTWOOD ASSEMBLAGES BY ALAN COHEN See Cohen’s driftwood assemblage sculptures at Gallery at Marina Square. This architect transforms beach-found objects into birds, sea creatures, and more. March 30 - April 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

EARTH DAY ART SHOW Celebrate Earth Day early at Casa Ramos Art Gallery. Enjoy vibrant nature-inspired paintings by John Ramos, sculpture, furniture, refreshments, and more. April 5 3-7 p.m. (805) 439-0306. Casa Ramos Art Gallery, 1034 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, johnramos.com.

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER CATHY RUSS Russ’ distinctive and evocative streetscape and landscape photography captures unique moments from her many global travels, exhibited inside Gallery at Marina Square. May 30 -June 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

“Montana de Oro” - Second Place Winner at 2025 Aquarius, the Central Coast Watercolor Society’s annual exhibition.

“It’s always about the light and color.”

Now exhibiting at Park Street Gallery in Paso Robles & Gallery at Marina Square in Morro Bay.

Explore Joan’s work online or visit these fine galleries to experience her art in person!

joanabshearbrown@gmail.com JoanLBrown.com

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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER JACK MCNEAL McNeal’s sea-inspired photography highlights his lifelong passion for exploration and the sea, from his wanderings from Highland Park to the Central Coast and beyond. April 30 - May 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

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Music by Arlen & Harburg

Be magically transported to the Emerald City in our region’s first grand production of The Wizard of Oz! OperaSLO’s thrilling recreation of the famous 1939 movie promises to wow you with all the songs you remember performed by a nationally acclaimed cast, expansive two-story sets, vivid costumes, thrilling dance, large chorus, all accompanied by the OperaSLO Grand Orchestra!

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Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo

pacslo.org or by phone Mon–Sat, 12–6pm (805) 756-4849

FEATURED SCULPTURE ARTIST JARI DE HAM Gallery at Marina Square features Jari de Ham’s Chinese brush paintings and sculptures. Since 2002, this artist has mastered painting birds, flowers, calligraphy, and more. April 30 - May 29 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com.

Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FIBER AND TEXTILES BY DEBBIE GEDAYLOO Gedayloo’s richly textured and touchable fiber, felt, and mixed media art depicts dimensional landscapes and objects. May 29 -June 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART PAINTINGS BY SANDRA SANDERS A California native, Sanders captures seascapes and landscapes in vibrant acrylics. On display in the lower gallery. March 30-April 29 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART WATERCOLORS BY NANCY

JENSEN Jensen celebrates Central Coast joys through vibrant watercolors of vineyards, wildflowers, and coastal scenes. March 30 -April 29 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS PHOTOGRAPHER KERRY DRAGER Morro Bay photographer Kerry Drager’s work will be on display. An accomplished author and educator, Drager captures inspiring sights with vivid light in camera. April 29 - May 29 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

IMAGINATIVE CERAMICS BY ANNE GRANNIS Grannis’ imaginative and hilariously precise sculptural ceramics merge human and animal forms with whimsical storytelling. May 30 -June 29 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

RECLAIMING FIRST SATURDAY GALLERY WALKS WITH LYON, MADONNA, NUCCI Enjoy the work of printmakers Susan Lyon, Kathryn Madonna, and Maryanne Nucci. The next show will showcase Diego Huerte, a screen printer. Every fourth Saturday, 2-5:30 p.m. through Aug. 1 Free. (805) 4407152. cottontailcreek.com/collections/cottontail-creek-farmstore/products/susan-lyon-art. Pocket Gallery on Pine, 8491/2 13th Street, Paso Robles.

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Gallery at Marina Square in Morro Bay will host a solo exhibit of ne art paintings by Hema Sukumar, starting on Wednesday, April 30. is showcase of Sukumar’s acrylic landscapes, inspired by settings found across California, is slated to remain on display through ursday, May 29. For more info, visit galleryatmarinasquare.com.

JUNE ARTISTS RECEPTION: MEET THE ARTISTS Party and meet the artists in Gallery at Marina Square: Cathy Russ (global photography), Debbie Gedayloo (dimensional fiber creations), and Anne Grannis (mythological ceramic sculptures). June 14 3-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

MAY ARTISTS RECEPTION: MEET THE ARTISTS Meet featured artists: Hema Sukumar (landscapes), photographers Jack McNeal and Kerry Drager, and Jari de Ham (Chinese brush art). May 10, 3-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

ROMEO AND JULIET An exhibition of aerosolized acrylic paintings by Laguna Beach-based artist Joey Belardi. This solo exhibit features 11 paintings with a classic cartoon style inspired by the work of animators and comic artists such as Chuck Jones, Charles Schulz, Ralph Bakshi, and others. Through March 22 Cruise Control Gallery, 1075 Main St., Cambria, (805) 503-3820, cruisecontrolcambria.com/.

TIMKET: ETHIOPIA 2020 Experience Timket, an Ethiopian tradition, through the eyes of photographer Michael J. Costa. Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through April 27 Free. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos, (559) 799-9632.

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DIEGO IN PRINT An exhibition of works by Diego Huerta open Friday and Saturday afternoons. Fridays, Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. through April 6 (805) 440-7152. Pocket Gallery on Pine, 8491/2 13th Street, Paso Robles.

FIRST SATURDAY: ART AND WINE On the first Saturday of each month, attend for the venue’s exhibit openings, with live music, art, and wine available for purchase. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. through Sept. 6 Free (wine $10). (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

A FOCUS ON FLOWERS Park Street Gallery is pleased to present A Focus on Flowers. This special group exhibition features gorgeous floral paintings. See the exhibit during upcoming receptions (April 5 and May 3, from 6 to 9 p.m.), or daily (except Tuesdays) during the show’s run. Through May 31 Free. (805) 286-4430. Park Street Gallery, 1320 Park Street, Paso Robles, parkstreetgallery.com.

—C.W.

WOMEN’S WORK Women’s Work is an art exhibition featuring SLO County Artists who challenge patriarchal norms, practice empathy, and express themselves through a variety of mediums. Through April 27 Free. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/events/womens-work/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

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ART AFTER DARK Art After Dark features an art opening of world-class artists. Refreshments will be served. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. through March 7 Free. slocountyarts. org/art-after-dark. SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo.

BEACON ART SHOW Features a juried selection of artworks from several artists working in paintings, photography, and other media, including Larry Le Brane, Janie Holland, Randy Stromsoe, Cheryl Strahl, Paula Delay, and others. Through March 30 beaconartshow.com/. San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 242-6065.

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CUESTA COLLEGE’S ANNUAL STUDENT ART EXHIBIT A showcase to highlight students’ ceramics, drawings, digital art, photography, and other media. Registration to submit works runs through April 4. April 17- May 16 cuesta.edu. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-3202.

DEANNA BARAHONA California artist Deanna Barahona’s work centers her lived experiences, identity, and personal objects in intimate and domestic spaces through the creation of sculpture, and installation. June 6 - Aug. 31 , 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/deanna-barahona/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

ESTEBAN CABEZA DE BACA: REMEMBERING THE FUTURE

Ranging from 2015 to 2024, the eleven paintings in the gallery explore issues of belonging and identity, activism, and joy and celebration. Through June 22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 5438562. sloma.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

FRIENDS OF THE ARROYO GRANDE LIBRARY ART AUCTION

The first ever art auction fundraiser for Friends of the AG Library is now live. Includes work by local artist Ellen November. Every 30 days, 9 a.m. Various. (310) 384-6912. app. galabid.com/aglibrary/items. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

NOTES FOR TOMORROW Features artworks from around the world, brought together to reflect on a new global reality ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through June 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/notes-fortomorrow/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

SIJI KRISHNAN Krishnan’s evocative paintings exist in a realm between memory and myth, where figures emerge from translucent layers of pigment. Sept. 20 -Jan. 11 , 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/siji-krishnan/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. TRISH ANDERSEN Combining fibers gathered from field, sheep, and those developed in a factory, Andersen proves that there is always room for both the vibrant and muted. June 28 - Sept. 14 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma.org/ exhibition/trish-andersen/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

WHITNEY PINTELLO: SOLO SHOW On display now through mid-April. ongoing slogallery.com/. SLO Gallery, 1023 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

VALLEY ART GALLERY: ROTATING DISPLAYS Featured artists of Santa Maria’s Valley Art Gallery frequently display their works at the airport. Check website for details on monthly exhibits and full list of the gallery’s artists. ongoing valleygallery.org. Santa Maria Airport, 3217 Terminal Drive, Santa Maria.

LOMPOC/VANDENBERG

CUCKOO’S MIXED REALITY NEST Showcasing works by featured artist Mitra Cline, inspired by how cuckoo birds make their homes in other birds’ nests, showing how we all depend on each other to create and grow. April 3 -27 Cypress Gallery, 119 E Cypress Ave., Lompoc, (805) 705-5328, lompocart.org.

LOMPOC ART WALK Lompoc transforms into a celebration and showcase of local artists during this monthly event, which features live music, art, exciting exhibitions, performances, and a variety of unique vendors. First Thursday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Old Town Lompoc, H and I St., Lompoc.

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ARTIST RECEPTION FOR PATTI ROBBINS: PIZZAZZ Meet

Patti Robbins at Gallery Los Olivos for her solo exhibit, Pizzazz, with bold, contemporary still life oil paintings. April 5 1-3 p.m. (805) 688-7517. GalleryLosOlivos.com. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos.

COLOR AND COMPOSITION The exhibit highlights paintings by featured artists Gerry Winant and Britt Friedman. Through March 31 gallerylosolivos.com/. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, (805) 688-7517.

FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING Castle has long been interested in shamanic rituals and the masks associated with them. This exhibit provides a rare glimpse of the many sides of Castle that unfolded while creating this series. Through April 6 elverhoj. org/. Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang, (805) 686-1211.

PIZZAZZ AT GALLERY LOS OLIVOS: FEATURED ARTIST

PATTI ROBBINS A vibrant solo exhibit of contemporary still lifes, described as a celebration of color, texture, and perspective. Mondays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through April 30 (805) 688-7517. GalleryLosOlivos.com. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos.

SPRING EQUINOX ART SHOW A group art show celebrating the balance of light and dark, at a brand new Santa Ynez Valley art exhibit space. March 20, 5-7 p.m. Free. (877) 327-2656. maxgleason.com. Indah Gallery, 2190 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez.

YOSEMITE: SANCTUARY IN STONE A solo exhibition by award-winning nature and landscape photographer William Neill. Through Sept. 1 California Nature Art Museum, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, calnatureartmuseum.org.

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MUSICALS

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

INTO THE WOODS Enjoy this Tony Award-winning musical that reimagines the fairy tales you know and love. Get tickets and more info about the dates ranging from mid-April to early May. April 17- May 4 , 7 p.m. $25. my805tix.com. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

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THE ARISTOCATS This heartwarming and jazz-filled youth musical shows the power of unity, art, and acceptance. 10 percent of the proceeds will go to Woods Humane Society. March 28 , 7-8:30 p.m., March 29 2-3:30 p.m., April 4 7-8:30 p.m. and April 5 , 2-3:30 p.m. $10. (805) 550-8350. Atascadero High School, One High School Hill, Atascadero.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Step into the world of a musical theater lover as a forgotten gem from the jazz age comes to life, during this hilarious musical comedy. April 3 -4, 7 p.m., April 5 , 4 p.m., April 10 -11, 7 p.m. and April 12 4 p.m. $5-$20. (805) 591-4770. templetondrama.org/. Templeton Performing Arts Center, 1200 S Main St., Templeton.

HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION Paso High Theatre Company is proud to present this upcoming youth production. April 4 7:30-10 p.m., April 5 7:30-10 p.m., April 6 , 2-4:30 p.m., April 11 , 7:30-10 p.m., April 12 7:30-10 p.m. and April 13 2-4:30 p.m. $18. (805) 769-1800. pasoschools.org/phtc. Paso Robles High School, 801 Niblick Rd., Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

OPERA SAN LUIS OBISPO PRESENTS THE WIZARD OF OZ

Hear the songs from the 1939 film performed live by OperaSLO’s Grand Orchestra and a large chorus during this show, which features an acclaimed cast, expansive sets, dance, and more. May 17 2 p.m. and May 18 2 p.m. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 756-4849, pacslo.org.

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Central Coast Gilbert and Sullivan proudly presents one of the duo’s most famous operas. June 7, 3

p.m. and June 8, 3 p.m. $25-$30. (805) 546-3198. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL (NORTH AMERICAN TOUR) The triumphant story of the Queen of Rock and Roll set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits. Witness Turner’s journey against all odds to become one of the world’s most beloved artists of all time. May 7 7:30 p.m. and May 8 7:30 p.m. Starts at $77. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts. org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN With charm, wit, and heart, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through June 29 $20-$37. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 786-2440, slorep.org/.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

25 YEARS AND STILL ROCK AND ROLL TO ME Presented by The Studio of Performing Arts. June 28 6-8 p.m. $17. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/sopa-25-years/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA This Tony Award-winning musical brings Roald Dahl’s classic book to life, while celebrating imagination, courage, and resilience through the story of a brilliant, book-loving young girl. April 11, 7-9 p.m., April 12 , 7-9 p.m. and April 13 1:59-4 p.m. General admission $30; student $25. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/sjhs-matilda/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. DISNEY’S FROZEN JR. Presented by Coastal Christian School. May 3 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and May 4 , 2-4 p.m. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ccs-frozen-jr/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL (PRESENTED BY ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS, INC) The off-Broadway sensation that’s taking audiences by storm. Five friends relive their past, celebrate their present, and sing along to iconic female anthems. June 6 7:30-9:30 p.m. $55-$65.50. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/girls-night/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. MEAN GIRLS: HIGH SCHOOL EDITION Presented by Coastal Performing Arts Foundation. May 30, 7-9 p.m., May 31 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and June 1 , 2-4 p.m. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/cpaf-mean-girls/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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Holiday road

e Casa Ramos Art Gallery in Los Osos is inviting the community to celebrate Earth Day a bit early this year, with an Earth Day art showcase reception on Saturday, April 5, from 3 to 7 p.m. Vibrant nature-inspired paintings, such as Coming Home, by John Ramos will be on display. Refreshments will be available at the event as well. Follow @casaramosartgallery on Instagram for updates.

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MOANA JR. Set sail with Judkins and Mesa Theater, in partnership with Na Mele O Ke Kai, for Disney’s music-filled adventure full of heart, humor, and more. May 16, 7-9 p.m. and May 17 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. General admission $17; student/child $12. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/moana-jr/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

RENT Set in the East Village of NYC, this acclaimed musical follows young musicians and artists trying to create amidst the height of AIDS/HIV. May 9 -25, 7 p.m. $20. my805tix.com. Santa Maria Civic Theatre, 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

SONGS FOR NOBODIES An unforgettable one-woman tourde-force that celebrates the universal truth that everybody has a story—and a song—worth hearing. Aug. 14 7-9:30 p.m., Aug. 15 , 7-9:30 p.m., Aug. 16 , 7-9:30 p.m., Aug. 17, 1:30-4 p.m., Aug. 20 1:30-3 p.m., Aug. 21 , 7-9:30 p.m., Aug. 22 7-9 p.m. and Aug. 23 1:30-4 & 7-9:30 p.m. Starting at $25. (805)9228313. pcpa.org/events/songs-for-nobodies. PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria.

WAITRESS This show deliciously serves up a heartfelt story of love, liberation, and the pursuit of dreams. ThursdaysSundays, 7-9:30 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. through May 11 Starting at $25. (805) 922 - 8313. pcpa.org/ events/waitress. PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria.

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SONGS FOR NOBODIES An unforgettable one-woman tourde-force that celebrates the universal truth that everybody has a story—and a song—worth hearing. Thursdays-Sundays, 8-10 p.m. through Sept. 7 Starting at $25. (805)922-8313. pcpa. org/events/songs-for-nobodies-solvang. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang.

DRAMA

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION A staged reading, written by Annie Baker. April 4 -6 By The Sea Productions, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay, bytheseaproductions.org.

DEATHTRAP From By The Sea Productions. Visit site for more info. May 2-18 bytheseaproductions.org/. By The Sea Productions, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Based on the New York Times bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild , and adapted by Academy Award nominee Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Tiny Beautiful Things explores Strayed’s time as the anonymous, unpaid, advice columnist Dear Sugar. Partial proceeds will benefit Plymouth Congregational Church Community Outreach. Get tickets at the link. April 4 -13, 7:30 p.m. $29. my805tix.com. Plymouth Congregational Church, 1301 Oak Street, Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

THE CAKE Faith, family, and frosting collide in this timely new play from the writer of NBC’s This is Us . Thursdays-Saturdays,

Central Coast Shakespeare Festival 2025 Season

—C.W.

7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through April 13 $20$37. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 786-2440, slorep.org/.

CUESTA DRAMA PRESENTS: TREASURE ISLAND Watch as Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money, and mutiny is brought to life onstage in this new adaptation. May 8 7:30 p.m., May 9 7:30 p.m., May 10, 7:30 p.m., May 11 2 p.m., May 15 , 7:30 p.m., May 16 7:30 p.m., May 17 7:30 p.m. and May 18 , 2 p.m. $27 general; $20 student with ID. (805) 546-3198. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

THE LARAMIE PROJECT CongregationHouse Productions is thrilled to present this second annual Reader’s Theater presentation of The Laramie Project Get tickets to see it live at the link. June 12 7-9:30 p.m. $23. my805tix.com. CongregationHouse, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Presented by Arroyo Grande High School Theatre Company. May 31 , 7-9 p.m. General admission $17; senior $14; student $12. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter. org/shows/aghs-new-play-festival/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

PLAYERS WEST PRESENTS STEEL MAGNOLIAS In a small Louisiana salon, Truvy and her assistant Annelle style hair and share laughter as the women of Chinquapin navigate life’s joys and challenges. March 28 7-9 p.m., March 29 1:59-4 & 7-9 p.m., March 30 1:59-4 p.m., April 4 , 7-9 p.m., April 5 , 1:59-4 & 7-9 p.m. and April 6 1:59-4 p.m. General admission $34; child $28.50. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/steelmagnolias/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

THE GAME’S AFOOT Step into the mystery of a lifetime with William Gillette, as the acclaimed actor, known for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, hosts a star-studded Christmas Eve at his eccentric Connecticut mansion. The plot thickens when one guest meets a tragic end. Through March 23 my805tix.com. Santa Maria Civic Theatre, 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

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HOLMES AND WATSON (SANTA MARIA) A twisty, tantalizing mystery that keeps its characters and audience alike guessing until the final moments. June 26 , 7-8:30 p.m., June 27, 7-8:30 p.m., June 28 , 1:30-3 & 7-8:30 p.m. and June 29 1:30-3 p.m. Starting at $25. (805) 922-8313. pcpa.org/events/holmesand-watson. PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

HOLMES AND WATSON (SOLVANG) A twisty, tantalizing mystery that keeps its characters and audience alike guessing until the final moments. Wednesdays-Sundays, 8-9:30 p.m. through July 26 Starting at $25. (805) 922-8313. pcpa.org/ events/holmes-and-watson-solvang. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang.

COMEDY

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

SLOFUNNY COMEDY SHOW MORRO BAY Head to the Savory Pallette on the Embarcadero for another SLOFunny Comedy Show hosted by Dave DeVito with an extensive lineup. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 29 8-9:45 p.m. $35. my805tix.com. The Savory Palette (formerly Morro Bay Wine Seller), 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

SLOFUNNY COMEDY SHOW PASO ROBLES Head to Dracarna Wines for a night of comedy hosted by a SLOFunny favorite, Dave DeVito. Other featured comedians will be Colton Irvine, Aiko Tanaka, Mary Upchurch and Headliner Lamont Ferguson. Get tickets and more info to this 21 and over show at the link. March 28 , 8-9:45 p.m. $35. my805tix.com. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles, (805) 270-3327.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

CENTRAL COAST COMEDY THEATER IMPROV COMEDY SHOW An ongoing improv comedy program featuring the CCCT’s Ensemble. Grab some food at the public market’s wonderful eateries and enjoy the show upstairs. Second Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. $10. my805tix.com/e/improvcomedy-1-10. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo.

CENTRAL COAST SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Enjoy The Merry Wives of Windsor, Shakespeare’s tale of trickery, and revenge on an overconfident swindler. July 18 - Aug. 10 centralcoastshakespeare.org/themerrywivesofwindsor.

Filipponi Ranch, 1850 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo. DAVID NIHILL Spend an evening with bestselling writer and touring comedian David Nihill. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 20 8 p.m. $40. slobrew.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843.

I HATE HAMLET In Paul Rudnick’s dramatic comedy, when television star Andrew Rally moves back to New York and finds himself cast as Hamlet, nothing seems right. ThursdaysSundays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through May 18 $20-$37. slorep.org. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 786-2440.

IMPROV COMEDY SHOWS All the improv you see will be on the spot from your audience suggestions. First Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. (805) 540-8300. my805tix.com. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo.

IMPROV COMEDY SHOWS AT THE HUB The show contents will be rotated among the group’s ensemble, house, and musical improv team casts, as well as stand-up and student shows. Fourth Friday of every month, 6 p.m. my805tix.com/. The Hub, 1701 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

MARGARET CHO: LIVE AND LIVID With a tour celebrating her 40 years as a stand-up comedian, Cho staunchly supports the causes that are important to her: anti-racism, anti-bullying, and gay rights, all while fulfilling her successful creative side

with a legendary stand-up career. Visit site for more info and tickets to this event. March 29 7:30 p.m. Starts at $40. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

ODDFELLOWS OPEN MIC Bring your music, improv, standup, magic, and dance talents. Each act gets five minutes. Audience votes for favorite. Third Saturday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Free. (805) 234-0456. Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo.

OPEN MIC COMEDY Sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Aidan Candelario. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Free. (805) 540-8300. saintsbarrel.com/event-calendar. Saints Barrel Wine Bar, 1021 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

SLO COMEDY UNDERGROUND OPEN

MIC NIGHT Enjoy a night of laughs provided by the local SLO Comedy Community. It’s open mic night, so anyone can perform and “you never know what you’ll see.” Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 5482337, libertinebrewing.com.

THURSDAY NIGHT IMPROV AT THE BUNKER Join Central Coast Comedy Theater for Indie Team Night, where multiple groups will each perform 15-minute improvised plays. As they say, “Anything and everything can happen.” Get tickets and more info at the link. March 20, 6:15-8 p.m. $13. my805tix. com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BEST OF THE SAN FRANCISCO STAND-UP COMEDY COMPETITION

Laugh with the best at the legendary San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition, hosted by Don Friesen— hilarious, high-energy, and a two-time champion. March 29 7:30 p.m.

Floral fi n se

Park Street Gallery in Paso Robles presents A Focus on Flowers, a group exhibition that debuted in early March. It’s set to remain on view through Saturday, May 31. is showcase highlights oral paintings from multiple featured artists, including proli c sun ower painter Patti Robbins. To nd out more about the exhibit, visit parkstreetgallery.com. —C.W.

$39-$54; Platinum $59. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/best-of-sf-comedy/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

FUNNIES FOR FOOD IMPROV SHOW Come for great Mexican food and stay for laughter at this improv show to raise funds for The People’s Kitchen of SLO. Visit site for more info to this event. March 22 , 7-8:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. improvforgood.fun/. La Casita, 1572 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

HOW THE WEST WAS REALLY WON Complete with a saloon setting, card games, duels, and more. June 20 - Aug. 12 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

LESS MISERABLE A spoof of one of the most beloved musicals of all time. May 2-June 14 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

SHUT UP, SHERLOCK When a genuine whodunit unfolds during a dress rehearsal for a Sherlock Holmes play, a real-life sleuth steps in to untangle the wacky web of quirky characters (and even quirkier actors) to crack the case. Through April 26 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

SOMETHING ROTTEN Blends sixteenth-century wit with twenty-first-century Broadway flair to prove that stardom

requires kicking up your heels and staying true to yourself. Thursdays-Sundays, 8-10 p.m. through Aug. 23 Starting at $25. (805)922-8313. pcpa.org/events/something-rotten-solvang. Blends sixteenth-century wit with twenty-first-century Broadway flair to prove that stardom requires kicking up your heels and staying true to yourself. Wednesdays-Sundays, 8-10:45 p.m. through Aug. 23 Starting at $25. (805) 922-8313. pcpa.org. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang.

DANCE

SAN LUIS OBISPO

CAL POLY ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE SPRING CONCERT Concerts feature world-class guest artists and a dance troupe that sets the music in motion with original choreographies. May 31 7:30 p.m. $22 general; $12 students. (805) 756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY CHOIRS SPRING CONCERT: “THE SACRED VEIL” With PolyPhonics and members of the Cal Poly Theatre and Dance Department’s dance program in a performance of Eric Whitacre’s “The Sacred Veil.” June 1 3 p.m. $17 and $22 general; $12 students. (805) 756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/choirs/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY SOUNDINGS: SOUND IN COLOR Music technology

and composition students will partner with contemporary repertory dancers to create an evening of original music and choreography in collaboration with Brooklyn-based Longleash. May 29 7:30 p.m. and May 30, 7:30 p.m. $22 general; $12 students. (805) 756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/soundings. PAC Pavilion, Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.

CIVIC BALLET OF SLO: THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo presents an enchanting, innovative ballet adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s masterpiece. April 18 7 p.m. and April 19 2 p.m. $32-$68. (805) 756-4849. civicballetslo.org/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

CONRAD TAO & CALEB TEICHER: COUNTERPOINT Pianist and composer Conrad Tao, and choreographer and dancer Caleb Teicher, seamlessly bring together classical piano and tap dance in this exploration of the dichotomy of their di erent perspectives and artistic practices. April 8 7:30 p.m. General admission starts at $38. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

ROBIN HOOD (FULL-LENGTH BALLET) The legend of Robin Hood is brought to life on stage through a vibrant three-act ballet with themes of adventure, romance, merriment, and honor. June 21 7-9 p.m. and June 22 , 2-4 p.m. $22-$58. (805) 756-4849. bt-slo.org/nextproduction. Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

SNOW WHITE AND LA BAYADERE Presented by Everybody Can DANCE and Santa Maria Civic Ballet. June 7 7-9 p.m. and June 8 3-5 p.m. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ecdsnow-white-la-bayadere/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

Music

CLASSICAL, CHAMBERS, & CHOIRS

NORTH SLO COUNTY

BAROQUE IN THE VINES Scott Yoo leads this annual Baroque concert at the picturesque hilltop setting of Serra Chapel. Presented by Festival Mozaic. July 19, 7:30 p.m. festivalmozaic. org/show-details/baroque-in-the-vines. Serra Chapel, McMillan Canyon Road, Shandon.

CUESTA CONCORD CHORUS: “THE SACRED AND THE PROFANE” Cassandra Tarantino conducts the Cuesta Concord Chorus as they present their spring concert, featuring Leonard Bernstein’s “Missa Brevis” and Carl Or ’s “Carmina Burana.” May 4 3 p.m. $22 General, $5 Student w/ID. (805) 546-3198. Templeton Performing Arts Center, 1200 S Main St., Templeton. MUSIC continued page 30

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A NEW CONTEMPORARY BALLET BY DREW SILVAGGIO

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WITH A LIVE JAZZ ORCHESTRA Feat. Inga Swearingen, Damon Castillo & Dave Becker

APRIL 18 and 19

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER SAN LUIS OBISPO

FESTIVAL MOZAIC CHAMBER CONCERT 2: NORTH COUNTY

Festival Mozaic returns to the intimate Templeton Performing Arts Center for an evening of all Russian chamber music. July 21 , 7:30 p.m. festivalmozaic.org/show-details/chamberconcert-2-north-county. Templeton Performing Arts Center, 1200 S Main St., Templeton, (805) 434-5888.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ALL THAT BRASS (STUDENT RECITAL) A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student brass players. May 22 7:30 p.m. Free; parking permit required. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

BENNARDO-LARSON DUO CONCERT Comprised of Maya Bennardo, violin, and Karl Larson, piano, the concert will feature contemporary performance techniques and recent collaborations with living composers. April 1 , 7:30 p.m. Free, parking permit required. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY CELLO FEST: “BETWEEN THE NOTES”

LECTURE-DEMO Music Department faculty members Aaron Kline, composer, and Megan Chartier, cello, will discuss the composition and performance process for Kline’s “Sarabande in 7-8.” May 1 11:10 a.m. Free; parking permit required. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY CELLO FEST: EMIKO WONG JUNIOR RECITAL

Title: Tides of Memory. Music major Emiko Wong will perform a junior recital accompanied by Music Department faculty member Janet Joichi. May 2 7 p.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY CELLO FEST: ERIC SUNG MASTER CLASS Sung is principal cellist for the San Francisco Ballet and will coach Cal Poly students on their performance. May 1 , 7:30 p.m. Free; parking permit required. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY CELLO FEST: MEGAN CHARTIER FACULTY RECITAL — “IN SEARCH OF LIGHT” Chartier will present a solo recital with works by Max Reger, Rudolf Matz, Ernst Bloch, and Music Department faculty member Aaron Kline. May 4 , 2 p.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/ special/. Temple Ner Shalom, 875 Laureate Lane, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY GUITAR STUDENT RECITAL A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student guitar players. May 9, 7:30 p.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly. edu/calendar/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY MUSIC DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE RECITAL

The student performers are from a variety of majors, and all are involved in at least one of the department’s large, premier ensembles. April 12 , 2 p.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music. calpoly.edu/calendar/free. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY PIANO STUDENT RECITAL A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student pianists. May 20 7:30 p.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/free/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY POLYRHYTHMICS PERCUSSION RECITAL Cal Poly’s Percussion Ensemble will present an evening of fun and exciting music from the world of percussion. May 15 7:30 p.m. Free; parking permit required. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly. edu/calendar/. PAC Pavilion, Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY STRINGS STUDENT RECITAL A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student string players. May 16 , 7:30 p.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly. edu/calendar/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY STUDENT OPERA THEATRE PRESENTS “GIANNI SCHICCHI” AND OPERA SCENES Set in the roaring 1920s, and performed in English with supertitles, and arias from beloved operas. April 12 , 7:30 p.m. $22 general; $12 students. (805) 756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/opera/. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY SYMPHONY SPRING CONCERT: FAMOUS LAST WORKS Tchaikovsky’s “Sixth Symphony,” Rachmaninoff’s “Symphonic Dances,” and Strauss’ “Four Last Songs,” with Amy Goymerac, soprano, will be the famous “last works” featured in this concert. June 7 7:30 p.m. $17 and $22 general; $12 students. (805) 756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/symph/.

Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY VOCAL STUDENT RECITAL A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student vocalists. June 5 7:30 p.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/free/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY WIND BANDS SPRING CONCERT: EDIFICE

Celebrating the art and craft of architecture, with works including

Tuft crowd

The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) will showcase fiber artworks by Trish Anderson in an upcoming solo exhibition, scheduled to premiere on Saturday, June 28, and remain open through Sunday, Sept. 14. Anderson uses tufting to create her pieces, made from fibers gathered from fields, sheep, and other sources. For more info on the exhibit, visit sloma.org.

“Dreams of an Architect” by Joshua Idio and “Angels in the Architecture” by Frank Ticheli. June 8 3 p.m. $17 and $22 general; $12 students. (805) 756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/winds/.

Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY WOODWINDS STUDENT RECITAL A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student woodwind players. May 13 , 7:30 p.m. Free; parking permit required. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CENTRAL COAST YOUTH CHORUS: 2025 SPRING

CONCERTS Features the four choirs of the CCYC (ages 7-16). May 17, 3-5 p.m. and May 18 , 3-5 p.m. $10-$19. (805) 464-0443. centralcoastyouthchorus.org. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo. CHAMBER CONCERT 1: OPENING NIGHT The 2025 Summer Music Festival opens with an exciting and varied chamber music program. July 18 7:30 p.m. festivalmozaic.org. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

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This fully interactive, participatory show turns audience into performers—so get ready to laugh, dance, and sing your hearts out with hundreds of other music-lovers. May 30, 7:30 p.m. General admission starts at $35. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

CO-CREATION PROJECT VII: THE FRENCH CONNECTION

Presented by Orchestra Novo. Featuring pianist Andy Chen, and works by Maurice Ravel and Camill Saint-Saens. March 23 , 4-6 p.m. my805tix.com. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

CUESTA CHOIR CONCERT FEATURING THE SJSU CHORALIERS Head to the Cuesta Choir concert, conducted by John Knutson and Dr. Je rey Benson. The San José State University Choraliers will also be performing. April 24 7:30 p.m. $15. (805) 546-3198. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

CUESTA CHOIRS CONCERT: “CORNUCOPIA” The Cuesta Choirs presents “Cornucopia,” which will feature the awardwinning Cuesta Chamber singers and Voce. Don’t miss this concert, conducted by John Knutson. May 16 , 7 p.m. $17 Adult, $10 Student w/ID. (805) 546-3198. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

CUESTA MUSIC CONSERVATORY AWARD AUDITION

CONCERT Support the music students auditioning for Cuesta College’s newest scholarship program, The Cuesta Conservatory. Visit site for tickets and more info. April 4 , 7:30 p.m. $0-$25. (805) 546-3198. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

CUESTA WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT Join the Cuesta Wind Ensemble as they perform an evening of classical wind band literature, conducted by Jennifer Martin. May 14 7:30 p.m. $17 Adult, $10 Student w/ID. (805) 546-3198. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

DEPARTURE DUO Nina Guo and Edward Kass present music for soprano and double bass, exploring the possibilities for music at its extremes. April 24 , 7:30 p.m. Free; parking permit required. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/ special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

ELGAR CELLO CONCERTO The SLO Symphony welcomes Amit Peled to perform Elgar’s sublime Cello Concerto in E minor, a work considered to be the greatest cello concerto of the twentieth century. Also featured will be a world premiere from local composer Stefan Podell. May 10 7:30 p.m. General admission starts at $32. (805) 543-3533. slosymphony.org. Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.

FORBES ORGAN SERIES: VINCENT DUBOIS Titular organist at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, Vincent Dubois will perform during this program. Visit site for more info. March 23 , 3 p.m. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

HANDBELL CONCERT The SLO, Atascadero, and Los Osos Methodist handbell choirs will perform together in a benefit concert to aid the L.A fire victims. March 23 2:30-4 p.m. Free. (805) 543-7580. sloumc.com. San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo.

MARK KROLL LECTURE-DEMO: THE ART OF MUSICAL ORNAMENTATION The harpsichordist and Boston University professor emeritus will play and talk about examples of musical ornamentation by a wide range of composers and theorists. April 24 , 11:10 a.m. Free; parking permit required. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

MIVOS QUARTET Features contemporary music for string quartet. A pre-concert talk starts at 6 p.m., which will focus on performing, commissioning, and collaborating on music being written today. April 17, 7:30 p.m. Free; parking permit required. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/special/. PAC Pavilion, Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.

SARRA HEY-FOLICK AND AARON KLINE: A MUSICAL TIME MACHINE Music Department clarinetist Sarra Hey-Folick and composer Aaron Kline present music for voice, clarinet, and piano with Kate Meyer, W. Terrence Spiller, and Alin MelikAdamyan. April 18 7:30 p.m. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly. edu/calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

SLO MASTER CHORALE: VERDI’S REQUIEM Visit site for more info on the event, as well as two Beyond the Notes programs that dive into Verdi’s works, on April 26 and 27 in SLO. April 27, 3 p.m. slomasterchorale.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 756-4849.

T.J. BORDEN AND MARI KAWAMURA CONCERT: MORTON FELDMAN, “PATTERNS IN A CHROMATIC FIELD” T.J. Borden, cello, and Mari Kawamura, piano, will present Morton Feldman’s “Patterns in a Chromatic Field” (1981). May 11 6 p.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE SPRING CONCERT IN SLO: AMERICAN SAMPLER Enjoy an afternoon of live music. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 30 3 p.m. $34. my805tix. com. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-5451.

W. TERRENCE SPILLER PIANO RECITAL The Music

Department professor emeritus will explore a broad swath of Frédéric Chopin’s works, including dances, a nocturne, and the extraordinary “Preludes, Op. 28.” April 25 7:30 p.m. $22 general; $12 students. (805) 756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/special/. PAC Pavilion, Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ARROYO GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR AND BAND: END OF YEAR CONCERT The AGHS Choir, Concert Band, and Wind Ensemble perform a dynamic program of classical and contemporary pieces, showcasing student talent through rich harmonies. June 2 , 7-9 p.m. General admission $10; student $5. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/aghs-choir-bandend-of-year-concert/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BAND SPRING CONCERT The San Luis Obispo County Band presents its annual spring concert, featuring a variety of musical styles. May 11 , 7-8:30 p.m. Suggested donation $10. (630) 421-2556. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 959 Valley Rd., Arroyo Grande.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

MUFFIN MUSIC 2025 RESIDENCY COMMUNITY CONCERTS

Join internationally recognized pianist Sylvia Jiang and local composer Davis Reinhart in a fun evening of free music, presented by local nonprofit Mu in Music. April 11 , 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free will o ering. (805) 967-4411. mu inmusic.org/ concerts-and-events. Unity of Santa Maria, 1165 Stubblefield Road, Santa Maria.

LOMPOC/VANDENBERG

HOLLYWOOD’S GREATEST HITS Presented by the Lompoc Pops Orchestra, led by conductor Brian Asher Alhade . June 22 , 4 p.m. lompocpopsorchestra.com/index.html. First United Methodist Church, 925 North F St., Lompoc.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

SPRING CONCERT: SANTA YNEZ VALLEY WIND ENSEMBLE

The Santa Ynez Valley Wind Ensemble has entertained at local parades, holiday festivals, and Veterans’ ceremonies over the years. Join them for a free performance. April 6 2-3 p.m. syvwindensemble.org/calendar.html. Bethania Lutheran Church of Solvang, 621 Atterdag Rd., Solvang.

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ATOWN BEER FESTIVAL AFTER PARTY A 1990s-themed dance party with ‘90s Babiez. March 22 6:30-9:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Blast and Brew, 7935 San Luis Ave., Atascadero.

BARREL ROOM CONCERT: THE ROCKIN B’S BAND Enjoy live music at the Hilltop Barrel Room Event Center. March 23 4-6 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles.

CHICAGO LIVE Multi Grammy Award-winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Chicago, are set to wow concert goers with a night of live performance. Get tickets to see this group, formed in 1967, at the link. Sept. 9, 8 p.m. vinaroblesamphitheatre.com. Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles, (805) 286-3670.

FLO RIDA LIVE Part of the California Mid-State Fair’s lineup of live concerts. July 16 midstatefair.com/fair/. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

INDIGO GIRLS AND MELISSA ETHERIDGE LIVE Grammy Award-winning folk-rock duo Indigo Girls and rock icon Melissa Etheridge are set to grace the stage of Paso Robles as part of their national tour. Visit the site for tickets and more info. Aug. 7 7 p.m. $80. vinaroblesamphitheatre.com. Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles, (805) 286-3670.

LOST ‘80S LIVE Lost ‘80s Live, the longest running retro tour of its kind, will deliver an extensive setlist of classic tracks from the decade, including hits from A Flock of Seagulls, General Public, Josie Cotton, and others. Visit site for tickets and more info. Aug. 29, 6:15 p.m. $75. vinaroblesamphitheatre. com. Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles, (805) 286-3670.

ROD STEWART LIVE Join legendary British pop and rock singer, songwriter, and record producer for a night of live music. Visit site for tickets and more info. June 15 7:30 p.m. vinaroblesamphitheatre.com/concerts. Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles, (805) 286-3670.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

BRASS MASH: FIRST FRIDAY First Fridays are magical nights filled with the vibrant energy of an all-horn band. Join the festivities at Liquid Gravity and immerse yourself in the unique fusion of your favorite rock and pop songs. First Friday of every month, 6-10 p.m. my805tix.com. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo.

BRASS MASH FIRST FRIDAY: PROMISH III The musicians of Brass Mash invite you to join the festivities at Liquid Gravity and “immerse yourself in the unique fusion of your favorite rock and pop songs.” Get tickets and more info at the link. April 4 6-10 p.m. $24. my805tix.com. Liquid Gravity Brewing Company, 675 Clarion Ct., San Luis Obispo, (805) 457-4677.

CAL POLY CELLO ENSEMBLE CONCERT: CELLO ROMANZA

Cal Poly’s Cello Ensemble will perform a wide range of works, from classical to arrangements of songs by Lada Gaga and Queen. May 3 2 p.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/special/. San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo.

JOURNEY USA Enjoy the hits of Journey from this tribute act. All ages welcome. Doors open at 7 p.m. June 28 , 8 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600, fremontslo.com.

LIVERPOOL LEGENDS This tribute is described as “the complete Beatles experience.” All ages welcome. July 19, 8 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600, fremontslo.com.

UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN: 40TH

ANNIVERSARY TOUR Often imitated, never duplicated, the all-singing, all-strumming original ukulele orchestra has been entertaining audiences for 40 years with their unique, energetic blend of arrangements – from ABBA to ZZ Top, Tchaikovsky to Nirvana, all played on the ‘bonsai guitar.’ April 2 7:30 p.m. Starts at $26. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BEE GEES FEVER AT THE CLARK CENTER Join Bee Gees Fever for non-stop hits and a fun two hours that will keep you dancing all night long. Visit website listed below for more info. March 30, 7-9 p.m. $54. (805) 489-9444. beegeesfeverusa.com. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

DIRTY CELLO LIVE AT THE LIGHTHOUSE Enjoy a magical Saturday afternoon at the lighthouse with live music from Dirty Cello. Food, wine, and beer will be available for sale. Visit site to learn about ticket options and get more info about the band. July 26 2:30-5 p.m. $29. my805tix.com. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

PETTY PARTY: CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS Presented by Legends of the Canyon Entertainment. With special guest Stevie Ray Visited (a tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan). June 13 , 7:30-9:30 p.m. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/petty-party/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

PIANO MEN: GENERATIONS A spectacular father-son tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John, delivering an electrifying celebration of two legendary music icons. Aug. 28 7-9 p.m. $49.50-$70.50. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/pianomen-generations/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

WHITE WINGED DOVE: THE BEST OF STEVIE NICKS AND FLEETWOOD MAC The ultimate Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac experience. An immersive tribute celebrating 40 years of Nicks’ legendary solo hits and timeless Fleetwood Mac classics. July 26 7:30-9:30 p.m. $39-$65. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/white-winged-dove/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

YESTERDAY: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Experience the ultimate Beatles tribute—Yesterday, endorsed by Sir Paul McCartney, recreates the Fab Four’s later years with stunning authenticity and global acclaim. April 19, 7:30 p.m. $35-$55; Platinum $59. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ yesterday/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS THE KILLER DUELING PIANOS AT THE STOCKYARD Enjoy a night of live performance from this comedic duo of talented pianists who are set to perform a wide range of hits, from Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, to Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga. Get tickets and more info at the link. July 12 6:30-9:30 p.m. $10. my805tix.com. Blast 825 Brewery, 241 S. Broadway St., Orcutt, (805) 934-3777.

LOMPOC/VANDENBERG

SYMPHONIC ‘60S AND ‘70S (AND A TRIBUTE TO KAREN CARPENTER) Presented by the Lompoc Pops Orchestra, led by conductor Brian Asher Alhade March 30, 4 p.m. lompocpopsorchestra.com/index.html. First United Methodist Church, 925 North F St., Lompoc.

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HARD DAY’S NIGHT: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

Described as Southern California’s no.1 Beatles tribute show. This act has thrilled audiences with tight harmonies and flawless note-for-note instrumental renditions of Beatle hits. April 12 7-9 p.m. $40-$55. (805) 686-1789. solvangtheaterfest.org/show-details/hard-days-night-onsale-2/20. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang. OZOMATLI This multi-genre band from Los Angeles is a cultural force known for blending Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae, and global sounds into a vibrant musical experience. April 5 7-9 p.m. $55-$95. (805) 686-1789. solvangtheaterfest. org/show-listing. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang.

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NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BLUES AGENDA JAM AND SHOWCASE A rockin’ blues dance party at Niffy’s Merrimaker every first, third, and now fifth Wednesdays. The Blues Asylum house band welcomes local, visiting, and newcomers to the blues groove. Spirits, beer, and wine, with outside food welcome. Every other Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. and Every other Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. Free. (805) 235-5223. The Merrimaker Tavern, 1301 2nd Street, Los Osos.

LIVE MUSIC WITH GUITAR WIZ AT LUNADA GARDEN BISTRO “Guitar Wizard” Billy Foppiano plays a wide range of music, including blues, R&B, classic rock, and more. Second and Fourth Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (805) 9005444. Lunada Garden Bistro, 78 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos. SPRING PERFORMANCE Under the direction of conductor Brenda Hascall, the Morro Bay White Caps Community Band will perform a variety of classical, jazz, and popular music. April 19 1-3 p.m. Free performance; donations accepted. (805) 459-9543. morrobaywhitecaps.com. The Benedict, 1401 Quintana Road, Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

BEATS AND BRASS Enjoy a night of live jazz and funk with performances from Dom Jazz Combo and The Funk Junket. Get tickets and more info at the link. April 5 4 p.m. $93. my805tix.com. Riata Ranch Santa Margarita, 6180 West Pozo Road, Santa Margarita.

FLAVOR PACKET Flavor Packet is a California-based jazz band that inspires an imaginative sound with its contemporary and world-beat-influenced jazz music. April 5 , 1-4 p.m. Four Lanterns Winery, 2485 West Highway 46, Paso Robles, (805) 226-5955, fourlanternswinery.com.

JAZZ AT SENSORIO: FIELDS OF LIGHT Join jazz vocalist Sunny Wright and pianist Marshall Otwell for live music under the stars at Sensorio, before and after you tour the lights. April 3 6-9 p.m. $35-$65. (805) 226-4287. sensoriopaso.com/. Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles.

JAZZ UNDER THE STARS WITH SUNNY WRIGHT AND PAT KELLEY Jazz guitarist Pat Kelley and vocalist Sunny Wright at Sensorio for live music on the green, with fire pit tables, cocktails, dinner options, and more. April 24 6-9 p.m. $35-$65. (805) 226-4287. sensoriopaso.com/. Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles.

PARK STREET JAZZ NIGHT Experience the New York jazz scene at Parchetto with WhistlePig. Enjoy a four-course cocktail dinner, exclusive whiskey selections, and live music from Adam Levine. March 20, 6:30-10 p.m. $195. (805) 2864636. parchettobistro.com. Parchetto Bistro, 1234 Park St, Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

BURGUNDY BLUES PRESENTED BY VINYLISTICS Hear four-piece indie band Burgundy Blues live. They are described as specializing “in a groove-oriented, chill sound. It’s jazzy; it’s soft-rock-y, it’s slightly funk.” March 22 , 8 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337.

CAL POLY JAZZ COMBOS SHOWCASE Four jazz combos will play classic jazz repertoire as well as original student compositions. May 23 7:30 p.m. Free. (805) 756-2406. music. calpoly.edu/calendar/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY SPRING JAZZ CONCERT: SOUNDS OF HARMONY Featuring the University Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Jamaal Baptiste; and the Jazz Combos, directed by Dylan Johnson. June 6 , 7:30 p.m. $22 general; $12 students and Jazz Federation members. (805) 756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/jazz/. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

COCO MONTOYA LIVE The show starts at 7 p.m. with a live performance by Irene Cathaway Blues Band. Get tickets and more info at the link. April 12 7 p.m. $37. sloblues.org/. San Luis Obispo Vets’ Hall, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-5930.

COMBOPALOOZA: CUESTA JAZZ COMBOS CONCERT Hear the Cuesta Combo program, led by Director of Jazz Studies Ron McCarley, playing at their best. May 20, 7:30 p.m. $17 Adult, $10 Student w/ID. (805) 546-3198. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

CUESTA JAZZ ENSEMBLES Join for an evening of sophistication and swing at this performance which will feature the Cuesta Big Band and varied jazz combos. May 17 7 p.m. $17 Adult, $10 Student w/ID. (805) 546-3198. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

LIVE MUSIC FROM GUITAR WIZ BILLY FOPPIANO AND MAD DOG Join “Guitar Wiz” Billy Foppiano and his trusty side kick Mad Dog for a mix of blues, R&B, and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (805) 544-2100. Bon Temps Creole Cafe, 1819 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, bontempscreolecafe.com/index.htm.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

SUNNY WRIGHT GROUP AT PUFFERS OF PISMO Enjoy some jazz, blues, and soul with vocalist Sunny Wright, guitarist Jacob Odell, bassist Joe Duran, and drummer Sean Alexander Collins. April 4 , 7-10 p.m. $5 cover. (805) 773-6563. pu ersofpismo.com/. Pu ers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach.

VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE SPRING CONCERT AT TRILOGY NIPOMO: AMERICAN SAMPLER Listen to an assortment of jazz, folk, and theater at this spring concert ensemble. Get tickets and more info at the link. March 27 7 p.m. $34. my805tix.com. Trilogy at Monarch Dunes, 1645 Trilogy Pkwy, Nipomo.

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NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

MANDALA RHYTHMS CIRCLE Mandala is an ancient Sanskrit word meaning “sacred circle.” Join this circle for a journey of drumming, rhythm-making, improvisation, and vocal expression. Get tickets and more info at the link. March 23 12-2 p.m. $26. my805tix.com. From the Roots Up Healing Studio, 2055 9th St., Los Osos.

METALACHI Described as the world’s only heavy metal/ mariachi band. March 20 7-10 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Each Wednesday, enjoy this Open Mic Night in the downstairs dining area. Grab some friends and show o your talents. Food and drink service will be available. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Free. (805) 995-3883. schoonerscayucos. com. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos.

SEA SHANTY SING-ALONG Enjoy as The Morro Bay Shanty Project performs sea shanties and other songs of the sea. March 23 3-4 p.m. Free. (805) 225-6571. Dockside Restaurant, 1245 Embarcadero bay front, Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COUNTY

ALLI WALKER AT RAVA WINES Country singer-songwriter Alli Walker is set to hit the stage and deliver a night of live music. Get tickets and more info at the link. May 17, 7:30-9 p.m. $34. my805tix.com. Rava Wines + Events, 6785 Creston Rd., Paso Robles, (805) 238-7282.

BAILEY ZIMMERMAN LIVE Part of the California Mid-State Fair’s lineup of live concerts. July 23 midstatefair.com/fair/. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

CATACOMBS EP RELEASE SHOW Enjoy a night of live performance from metal and hardcore groups Catacombs, No Warning Shots, Throw Away, and Isolate/ /Divide. April 12 8 p.m. $14. my805tix.com. Dark Nectar Co ee Lounge, 5915 Entrada, Atascadero, (805) 835-1988.

CODY JOHNSON LIVE Part of the California Mid-State Fair’s live music lineup. July 19 midstatefair.com/fair/. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

DEADSTOCK 3 LIVE Visit the link for tickets and a full lineup description. April 25 -26 $18. my805tix.com. Dark Nectar Co ee Lounge, 5915 Entrada, Atascadero, (805) 835-1988.

EASTON EVERETT AT PASO ROBLES INN A singersongwriter who blends indie folk, neo-folk, and world beat with intricate fingerstyle guitar. March 28 6-9 p.m. Paso Robles Inn, 1103 Spring Street, Paso Robles.

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EASTON EVERETT LIVE AT CALCAREOUS VINEYARD Everett is a singer-songwriter who blends indie folk, neo-folk, and world beat with intricate fingerstyle guitar. March 23 , 12:303:30 p.m. Calcareous Vineyard, 3430 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles, (805) 239-0289.

GREAT GATSBY GALA: SPEAKEASY SWING SOIREE WITH CUESTA CONCORD CHORUS The Cuesta Concord Chorus hopes to see you don your finest flapper dress or sharpest pinstripe suit and prepare to be transported to a Prohibitionera speakeasy unlike any other. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 23 1 p.m. $50. (805) 546-3198. Park Ballroom, 1232 Park St. #200, Paso Robles.

I DECLARE WAR LIVE Head to Dark Nectar to hear live performances from deathcore band I Declare War, along with metal and hardcore groups Stronger Than Machines and No Warning Shots. April 5 8 p.m. $14. my805tix.com. Dark Nectar Coffee Lounge, 5915 Entrada, Atascadero, (805) 835-1988.

JEFF LIVINGSTONE BAND WITH KATIE CHAPPELL Singersongwriter Jeff Livingstone from LA is set to return to Club Car Bar with a full band. He is described to embody “the essence of Americana, folk, and country,” whose music “resonates with a timeless purity, enriched by his innate ability to learn songs by ear, harmonize, and understand compositions with musical fluency.” March 22 , 8 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

KEITH URBAN LIVE Part of the California Mid-State Fair’s lineup of live concerts. July 24 Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

LEON BRIDGES LIVE Texas-born artist, singer, and performer Leon Bridges is set to grace the stage in Paso Robles, on his The Leon Tour. Visit site to purchase tickets. June 4 , 7:30 p.m. $80. vinaroblesamphitheatre.com. Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles, (805) 286-3670.

MID-STATE FAIR: 311 LIVE Part of the California Mid-State Fair’s live music lineup. July 18 midstatefair.com/fair/. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

SMILE ON THE SINNER AND SNUFF TAPE LIVE Enjoy an evening of live music from metalcore group Smile On The Sinner, along with Snuff Tape and Bears. Get tickets and more info to this all ages show at the link. May 25 , 6 p.m. $14. my805tix.com. Dark Nectar Coffee Lounge, 5915 Entrada, Atascadero, (805) 835-1988.

ZB SAVOY’S “SONGS OF WILLIE NELSON” Enjoy an evening of Willie Nelson’s most iconic songs during Americana singer-

songwriter ZB Savoy’s tribute show. Get tickets at the link. April 13 6 p.m. $29. my805tix.com. Templeton Performing Arts Center, 1200 S Main St., Templeton, (805) 434-5888.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

BIG FISH BAND AND MORE The Bunker SLO presents Big Fish Band, Monkey Flower, and Blazed. March 22 6-9:30 p.m. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

BOBBY JOE EBOLA AND THE CHILDREN MACNUGGITS, MUGSLUG, BANDWIDTH, AND NT4DB LIVE Anomaly House is proud to present a “noisy afternoon of punk rock strangeness” with various punk and hardcore bands. Get tickets and more info to this all-ages show at the link. July 13 3 p.m. $11. my805tix.com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974.

BRANDEE YOUNGER TRIO Stretching boundaries and limitations for the instrument, this sonically-innovative harpist is revolutionizing her instrument for the digital era. Visit site for more info and tickets. April 1 , 7:30 p.m. Starts at $38. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CANADIAN FOLKSINGER SCOTT COOK LIVE Enjoy the live performance from the touring duo Scott Cook and Pamela Mae. Get tickets and more info at the link. March 26 , 7 p.m. $24. scottcook.net/. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974.

CCMP AND ANOMALY HOUSE PRESENTS PUNK ROCK

CHAOS With sets from Hostile Takedown, Carry The 9, and DirtFight. Visit the link for tickets and more info on this allages show. March 21 6 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974.

EASTON EVERETT LIVE AT BENNY’S Everett is a singersongwriter who blends indie folk, neo-folk, and world beat with intricate fingerstyle guitar. March 20 7-9 p.m. Benny’s Pizza Palace and Social Club, 1601 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 439-3838.

ELVIN BISHOP AND CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Elvin Bishop and Grammy-winner and Blues Music Hall of Fame inductee Charlie Musselwhite will share the stage for a stripped-down set of American roots music. May 23 , 7:30 p.m. General admission starts at $47. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

Where there’s a Willie

The Templeton Performing Arts Center presents a Willie Nelson tribute concert with musician ZB Savoy on Sunday, April 13, at 6 p.m. Savoy will perform a selection made up of some of Nelson’s most iconic songs during the program. Tickets to the show are available in advance at my805tix.com.

AN EVENING WITH BRYNN ALBANESE With her recent release “From My Heart to Yours,” Brynn Albanese’s first recording since 2008, she is set to bring a set new and old favorites to her audience at this show. Get tickets and more info at the link. May 16 7-9 p.m. $16. my805tix.com. CongregationHouse, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo.

AN EVENING WITH STEELY DEAD Steely Dead, the national touring band that hails from Denver, Colorado, is set to grace the stage and share their love of Steely Dan and Grateful Dead with the community of SLO. April 20 7 p.m. $30. slobrew.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF ZB SAVOY

FOLK FRIDAY The first event of the new Folk Friday program at Libertine. This first edition highlights three folk acts including Max MacLaury and The Compromisers, Cateylady, and Two Paper Squares. April 25 , 6:30-10 p.m. $12-$25. (808) 220-0762. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, libertinebrewing.com.

FORBES ORGAN SERIES: AMANDA MOLE: BROADWAY AND BEYOND Acclaimed organist Amanda Mole will be presenting a collection of classical repertoire, alongside pieces from Broadway’s illustrious musical theater history. May 22 , 7:30 p.m. General admission starts at $34. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

HINDS LIVE Spanish indie duo are set to grace the stage of SLO. Visit link for tickets and more info. March 22 7 p.m. $32. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843, slobrew.com.

LAMBRINI GIRLS English punk rock duo Lambrini Girls will hit the stage of Liquid Gravity Brewing Co. Hear them live by purchasing a ticket at the link. May 21 6 p.m. $30. my805tix. com. Liquid Gravity Brewing Company, 675 Clarion Ct., San Luis Obispo, (805) 457-4677.

LOU DEEZI: WHEN SHE GONE TOUR Doors open at 7 p.m. All ages welcome. June 7 8 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600, fremontslo. com.

MECHANICAL GHOST: ALBUM RELEASE PARTY Head to Humdinger for a night of live performances by electroindustrial band Mechanical Ghost, experimental hardcore group Bandwidth, and gothic rock band Rival Cults. This show will also feature goth and horror burlesque performances by JBird, C. Christ, and Claudia Bubbles. There will be vendors such as Phantom Stranger Records and A Pirate’s Life Art Collective. March 29 6:30 p.m. $18. my805tix.com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974.

MIKE SHERM LIVE Mike Sherm takes on the Fremont at this all ages event. March 21 7 p.m. $62. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600, fremontslo. com.

MINKA, DJ GRAMBO, AND SAMBA LOCA LIVE DJ Grambo will open the night with his dance party beats, and a set by Samba Loca will follow. The night will not be over until Philly-based funk group MINKA hits the stage. Get tickets and more info at the link. April 3 7 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843.

PINK PONY CLUB DANCE PARTY Doors open at 7 p.m. For ages 18 and over. Visit site for DJ lineup and more info. May 30 fremontslo.com/shows/. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600.

REMINITIONS, LAST OF OUR KIND, NOTT, AND IDLE

MIND LIVE Head to Humdinger for live sets from deathcore band Reminitions, as well as metal groups Last Of Our Kind, Catacombs, Occuli, and The Relative Minimum. Get tickets and more info on this all-ages show at the link. March 23 5 p.m. $14. my805tix.com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974.

RIPPED TO SHREDS AND BRUCEXCAMPBELL LIVE Death metal band Ripped to Shreds will hit the Liquid Gravity stage, along with BrucexCampbell, Parasite Caste, Mangled Mess, and Awar. Get tickets and more info at the link. May 5 7 p.m. $14. my805tix.com. Liquid Gravity Brewing Company, 675 Clarion Ct., San Luis Obispo, (805) 457-4677.

SATURN DEATH DIVE, SPACEYY, AND SEROTONIN LIVE Clear Vision Collective and The Bunker SLO presents an eclectic lineup, featuring Saturn Death Dive, Spaceyy, Serotonin, Gypsy, and Corporal Psyche. Get tickets and more info on this live show at the link. March 30 6-9:30 p.m. $8. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

SOULJA BOY LIVE His debut single “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 2007. April 11 , 8 p.m. fremontslo.com/shows/. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600.

STEEL PULSE Reggae powerhouse Steel Pulse exemplify musical vengeance to halt the disarray of humanity. All ages welcome. Doors open at 7 p.m. April 30 8 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600, fremontslo.com.

VIEUX FARKA TOURÉ Often referred to as “The Hendrix of the Sahara,” Vieux Farka Touré is a singer, composer, and guitarist from Mali, known for dazzling crowds with his speed and dexterity on the guitar while referencing elements of rock, Latin music, and other African influences. April 18 , 7:30 p.m. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

THE WARREN HAYNES BAND Part of the Million Voices Whisper Tour. All ages welcome. May 9 8 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600, fremontslo.com.

WAVZINE PRESENTS: AMTTRAK/PANTSUITGUY/BLAZED/ STEMENDER Head to The Bunker SLO for a night of live music with a full lineup of bands. Get tickets and more info at the link. April 5 , 6-9:30 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

XOTH LIVE GS3events presents thrash metal band Xoth, along with sets from Night Wraith, Pentacaustic, and Lysurgicide. Get tickets and more info about the show at the link. April 11 , 6 p.m. $14. my805tix.com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

2025 LIVE AT THE LIGHTHOUSE CONCERT SERIES Head to the Point San Luis Lighthouse in Avila Beach for Saturday afternoon concerts. Get tickets and more info at the link. June 28 - Oct. 11 $28. my805tix.com. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL: HAPPY TRAILS TOUR Experience the Grammy-winning legacy of Asleep at the Wheel—Ray Benson’s Western swing powerhouse, known for blending tradition, top-tier musicianship, and iconic collaborations for more than 50 years. March 25 7:30 p.m. $39-$59; platinum $65. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/asleep-at-thewheel/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

DAVID VICTOR: THE HITS OF BOSTON Experience the legendary sound of Boston with David Victor, with soaring vocals, iconic guitar harmonies, and electrifying energy in a must-see rock ‘n’ roll celebration. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 22 7:30 p.m. $45-$65. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

EASTON EVERETT AT BLACKLAKE GOLF COURSE A singersongwriter who blends indie folk, neo-folk, and world beat with intricate fingerstyle guitar. March 29, 1-4 p.m. Blacklake Golf Course, 1490 Golf Course Lane, Nipomo, (805) 343-1214.

THE MAGICAL MUSIC OF MOTOWN Experience the ultimate Motown tribute. This band brings the legendary hits of The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, and more to the stage. July 5 , 7:30-9:30 p.m. $58.50-$68.50. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/magical-music-of-motown/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

NATURAL SCIENCE: A TRIBUTE TO RUSH A powerhouse trio delivering authentic, high-energy performances of Rush’s greatest hits. Aug. 30, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $35-$60. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/natural-science/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS Bagpipes meet rock in a highenergy, genre-blending spectacle—The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, set to ignite the stage with blazing anthems and world-class musicianship. Feel the heat. May 10 7:30 p.m. $45-$59; Platinum $69. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/redhot-chilli-pipers/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

SHINE ON: THE LIVE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE Experience a breathtaking, authentic tribute to Pink Floyd. A 11-piece ensemble captures their legendary sound, iconic solos, and timeless hits in an unforgettable live show. April 5 7:30 p.m. $45-$59; Platinum $69. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/shine-on/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

Best of SLO County

VINCE CIMO’S HOT FIRE LIVE Hear Vince Cimo and his “ultra funky six-piece band,” Hot Fire, live. The group, consisting of Central Coast musicians, leans into old school funk, modern electronic, and disco. DJ Hobeaux is also set to perform. Get tickets at the link. March 28 , 8 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337.

HR ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS MARIACHI LOS GALLEROS

Hailed as “the most beloved Mariachi in Mexico,” continues its legacy under Danny Rey, bringing the spirit of Mexican music to audiences worldwide. May 4 8-10 p.m. $45-$65; Platinum $75. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/mariachi-losgalleros/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

Step into Spring with Style!

Dearly departed

Nina Guo (left) and Edward Kass (right) of Departure Duo will perform music for soprano and double bass during an upcoming program at Cal Poly’s Davidson Music Center (Room 218). The concert will take place on Thursday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. Admission to the show is free. Visit music.calpoly.edu to find out more about the event.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

THE JOY OF LEARNING MUSIC Features a talk by Pete Pidgeon, founder of Lessons from Anywhere, on the mental and social benefits of music education. March 22 3-4 p.m. Free. (805) 925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org/services/ departments/library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

LIVE MUSIC AND FOOD BY LOBO BUTCHER SHOP Check out live music every Friday night from a variety of artists at Steller’s Cellar in Old Orcutt. Dinner served by Lobo Butcher Shop between 5 and 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 5-9 p.m. Varies according to food options. (805) 623-5129. stellerscellar.com.

Steller’s Cellar, 405 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt.

SOULDIES LIVE Hear the Souldies live, featuring The McCharmlys and The Charities. Get tickets to this all-ages event at the link. April 5 , 4-8 p.m. $20. my805tix.com. Blast 825 Brewery, 241 S. Broadway St., Orcutt, (805) 934-3777.

THE WAY YOU WEAR YOUR HAT The Santa Maria Valley Senior Club presents this dance concert, The Way You Wear Your Hat, with Riptide Big Band, and vocalist Bob Nations. Free thanks to grant funding by the Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County. April 13 , 1:30-4 p.m. Free entry. (775) 813-5186. RiptideBB.com. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

DOUBLEWIDE KINGS Six fairly nice guys. One big, mean sound. June 8 3-5 p.m. $37. (805) 686-1789. solvangtheaterfest.org/show-listing. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang.

JEFFREY EAST LIVE A singer-songwriter currently splitting his time between Los Angeles and Nashville, East has had his songs recorded by artists like Matchbox Twenty and more. June 22 3-5 p.m. $37. (805) 686-1789. solvangtheaterfest.org/ show-listing. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang.

SOLVANG DANISH DAYS Celebrate Solvang’s Danish heritage with a weekend of authentic food, axe throwing, brickbuilding, music, dancing, three parades, free entertainment, and family experiences in Solvang village. Sept. 19, 4-9 p.m., Sept. 20, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sept. 21 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free, but with ticketed portions of weekend. (877) 327-2656. solvangdanishdays.org. Downtown Solvang, Citywide, Solvang.

Film & T v

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

300 WAVES: A SURF MOVIE BY LES GIRVIN Filmed from 1994 to 2008, from Morro Rock to the Cayucos Pier, come see local waves being surfed on the big screen. Purchase tickets at the link. April 14 5:30 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. Bay Theatre, 464 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

PULP FICTION FUNDRAISER SCREENING BENEFITTING

THE ROCK COMMUNITY RADIO Enjoy a night of outrageous costumes (and a contest), audience participation, beer, wine, a raffle, and unforgettable entertainment featuring the star-studded flick, Pulp Fiction April 21 5-8 p.m. $15. (805) 769-8458. my805tix.com. Bay Theatre, 464 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

MOANA: A FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT ABOUT ADVENTURE AND SELF-DISCOVERY Enjoy this family movie night filled with adventure, courage, and self-discovery with refreshments and brief discussion following the film. March 21 6-9 p.m. (805) 391-4465. awakeningways.org. Awakening Ways Center for Spiritual Living, 7350 El Camino Real, Ste. 101, Atascadero.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

FREE MOVIE NIGHT IN THE SECRET GARDEN: LEPRECHAUN (1993) Watch this cult-classic horror-comedy under the stars in the secret garden. Get more info and RSVP at the link. March 21 8 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7302.

Writers & Literature

NORTH

SLO COUNTY

WRITERS WANTED Novelists, screenwriters, poets and short story writers welcome. This group meets in Atascadero twice a month, on Thursday nights (email jeffisretired@yahoo.com for specifics). Hone your skills for publication and/or personal development. First and Third Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Unnamed Atascadero location, Contact host for details, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

16TH ANNUAL CUESTA COLLEGE BOOK OF THE YEAR Join Daniel Gumbiner, author of Fire in the Canyon for a lecture and book signing. April 17 5 p.m. $22. (805) 546-3198. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

SLO NIGHTWRITERS: A COMMUNITY OF WRITERS SLO NightWriters supports local writers with monthly presentations, critique groups, contests, and other events. Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. slonightwriters.org. United Church of Christ (Congregational) of San Luis Obispo, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo.

WALT WHITMAN GAY MEN’S BOOK CLUB This club reads, studies and discusses books chosen by the group which relate to their lives as gay men. All are welcome. Second Monday of every month, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

WRITTEN IN THE WATERS: A CONVERSATION WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER-IN-RESIDENCE TARA ROBERTS National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, Tara Roberts, will discuss her work with the underwater archaeology group Diving with a Purpose, and her new book. April 13 2-3 p.m. calpolyarts.org/20242025-season/tararoberts-written-in-the-waters. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 756-4849.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

THE FORBIDDEN PARALLEL: BOOK AND ALBUM LAUNCH An evening of words and music with debut author and musician Kevin Carver. RSVPs encouraged, as space is limited. May 24 6-9 p.m. Free. (805) 710-2282. kevincarver.com. Banner Coffee Company, 995 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CAL POLY MUSIC DEPARTMENT

POP-UP HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY DESIGN SHOWCASE AND POET BOOK SIGNING Enjoy handcrafted jewelry displays and a local poet book signing. Hosted by artists Tina Doherty of Designs By Tina Louise and author Carolyn Chilton Casas. April 5 , 1-4 p.m. (805) 720-0582. Black Lake Community Center, 498 Colonial Place, Nipomo.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

FREE BOOK SUNDAYS FOR AGES 0-17 Visit the Youth Services Desk on the first Sunday of each month to receive a coupon for a free book of your choice from the Library Bookstore. For ages 0-17. First Sunday of every month Free. (805) 925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/ library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

JUNK JOURNAL BOOK CLUB Join the Junk Journal Book Club to combine crafting, reading, and vision board creations. Visit site for more info. March 22 , 2-3:30 p.m. Free. (805) 925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

LIBRARY OF THINGS DEMO DAY Why buy when you can borrow? The Library of Things Demo Day is an opportunity to explore the library’s collection of things. For all ages. April 26 2-4 p.m. Free. (805) 925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org/ services/departments/library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

NATURE JOURNALING AT GAVIOTA STATE BEACH A short introduction to nature-journaling, a group warm-up activity, and an invitation to either walk the beach or examine findings at the CalNAM nature-artifacts table. July 6 , 2-4 p.m. calnatureartmuseum.org/news/nature-journaling-july-2025. California Nature Art Museum, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang.

Class & L s s

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BASICS OF SILVERSMITHING: MAKE AND TAKE WORKSHOP

Learn to make sterling silver stacker rings with Amy of Golden State Goods. You’ll make 6 to 8 rings. All supplies included. March 29, 3-6 p.m. $95. (805) 935-9046. sea-n-green.com/ pages/classes-workshops. Sea + Green, 2380 Main St., unit F, Cambria.

CENTRAL COAST WOOD CARVERS Learn the art of wood carving or wood burning. Join Central Coast Wood Carvers in Morro Bay at St. Timothy’s. Open for beginners, intermediate, or advance. Learn a wide range of techniques and skills. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 962 Piney Way, Morro Bay, (805) 772-2840, sttimothymorrobay.org/ index.html.

COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. The party includes a complimentary glass of wine and canvas with materials. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $55. (805) 394-5560. coastalwineandpaint.com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria.

FOREVER STOKED PAINT PARTY Join us at the gallery, for a few hours to travel on a creative paint journey. You will receive as much or as little instruction as you prefer. No artistic experience is necessary. Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. $45. (805) 772-9095. foreverstoked.com. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

JAN FRENCH GIVES FREE WATERCOLOR PAINTING

DEMO AT ART CENTER MORRO BAY French will lead a free watercolor painting demonstration. April 5 3-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

OPEN FLOW: DANCE AND MOVEMENT A community of movers and shakers who come together to express themselves through dance and movement. Inspired by a variety of conscious movement modalities, Open Flow is led by Silvia Suarez and Matt Garrity, embodiment teachers who share a passion for integration through movement exploration. Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $10 (general), $5 (ages 55 and older). SilviaAthaSomatics.org. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, 772-6278.

PASTEL WORKSHOP WITH GREG TROMBLY This three-day workshop will teach students of all levels how to work with soft pastels. Visit site for tickets and more info. Through March 21, 1-4 p.m. $175. (805) 772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

PLANT DYE WORKSHOP: DYE YOUR OWN SILK PILLOW CASE WITH FLOWERS Learn the art of dying naturally with flowers and plants. Dye your own silk pillow case to take home. Instructed by Couleur de la Vie. April 5 3-6 p.m. $105. (805) 935-9046. sea-n-green.com/pages/classes-workshops. Sea + Green, 2380 Main St., unit F, Cambria.

PLEIN-AIR OILS WORKSHOP WITH SCOTT HAMILL Visit website for more info. May 9 -11 artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 772-2504.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

BEGINNING IMPROV CLASSES Join Top Grade Comedy Theater for beginning improv classes. First Monday of every month, 6-8 p.m. through Jan. 2 $15. (805) 242-1443. Saunter Yoga and Wellness, 5820 Tra ic Way, Atascadero.

BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS AT HAMBLY FARMS

Join this beginning photography class for IOS phones, and then venture into the farm’s lavender fields to practice your new skills and harvest a U-Pick lavender bouquet. June 28 , 9:30-11:30 a.m. $50. my805tix.com. Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel.

BUTTERFLY GLASS SHARD CLASS Inspired by the “paintby-number” technique, you’ll create a clear sun catcher or a single layer dish. April 5 10 a.m.-noon $60. (805) 464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

DAILY POTTERY Walk in, pick your pottery project, and paint away. Something for all ages. Prices vary depending on what you choose and includes; paint, glaze, firing, and studio time. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Varies. (805) 400-9107. artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles.

DATE NIGHT Couples or friends, bring a bottle of wine and enjoy a creative night out. Have fun and get messy as the venue walks you through the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Fridays, 6-8 p.m. $144. (805) 203-0335. thepotteryatascadero.com/datenight. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

EMBROIDERY EXPLORATION Learn embroidery stitches and create your own wool felt corner style bookmarks. You will learn embroidery stitches beyond the basic running stitch. Supplies included. March 30, 1-3 p.m. $40. studiosonthepark. org/events/embroidery-exploration/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, (805) 238-9800.

FAERIE GARDEN CLASS Join Peaceful Plants in their faerie garden class, where all materials are included in the purchase of a ticket. Get more information at the link. May 7, 6 p.m. $50. my805tix.com. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles, (805) 270-3327.

FUSED GLASS PLATE OR BOWL Create a fused glass plate or bowl using a variety of colored glass, specialty glass, and more. Perfect class for all skill levels. March 25 , 1-3 p.m. $125. (805) 464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

HOUSEPLANT ARRANGEMENT CLASS Join Peaceful Plants for a succulent garden class, which includes a choice of houseplant, soil, tools, care instruction, and Hearst Ranch Winery rosé. April 26 , 2 p.m. $50. my805tix.com. Golden State Goods, 5880 Tra ic Way, Atascadero.

KNOW YOUR SOIL WORKSHOP AT HAMBLY FARMS Join the workshop to learn about soil, compost, and water management. Visit the site for more info and tickets to participate. June 22 , 9-11 a.m. $50. my805tix.com. Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel.

MARCH SILVERSMITHING WORKSHOPS Learn the basics of silversmithing during this 3-hour workshop and make six-to-eight sterling silver ring stackers. New dates are added weekly. March 23 , 5-8 p.m. $95. (805) 464-2564. goldenstategoods.com. Golden State Goods, 5880 Tra ic Way, Atascadero.

MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PLATE PAINTING AT ARTSOCIAL 805

Please join ArtSocial805 on the first Saturday of each month to paint a personalized “Birthday Plate,” for someone special or for yourself. The workshop is $35, which covers the plate, glaze, and firing. First Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $35. (805) 400-9107. artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles.

MUSHROOM GARDEN STAKE Create a fused glass mushroom garden stake using a variety of colorful pieces of glass. Fired pieces will be glued to a metal stake. March 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. (805) 464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

REPOTTING CLASS Join Peaceful Plants to learn all about repotting. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 29 2 p.m. $24. my805tix.com. Golden State Goods, 5880 Tra ic Way, Atascadero.

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SHIBORI-INSPIRED SUSHI SET WORKSHOP Create a

Shibori-inspired fused glass Sushi Set using glass with prefired designs. This would include a sushi serving tray (7” x 11”) and two dipping bowls (3.5”). March 22 , 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $225. (805) 464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

SILVERSMITH WORKSHOPS: BASICS AND STONE SETTING

Join to learn the basics of silversmithing and form, solder and finish 6-8 simple sterling silver ring stackers. The art of stone setting will also be explained, where participants will set a Cabochon stone in a sterling ring. Sundays. through April 30 $95-$110. (805) 464-2564. goldenstategoods.com/workshops. Golden State Goods, 5880 Tra ic Way, Atascadero.

STUDIOS ON THE PARK: CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Check site for a variety of classes and workshops o ered. ongoing studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, (805) 238-9800.

TAKE A SPIN: TWO-HOUR WHEEL CLASS These two hour blocks provide an opportunity to learn the basics of wheel throwing. Instructors will center your clay for you, so you will have the opportunity to make two items. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon $72. (805) 203-0335. thepotteryatascadero.com/ wheelclasses. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ACTOR’S EDGE: ACTING CLASSES Actor’s Edge o ers film and television acting training in San Luis Obispo, plus exposure to Los Angeles talent agents. All ages and skill levels welcome. Classes available in SLO, LA, and on zoom. ongoing $210 per month. actorsedge.com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

ALL AGES SCULPTING WITH JOHN ROULLARD John a retired school teacher who patiently guides potters of all ages to sculpt and work on details and design. Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m. $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

ALL LEVELS POTTERY CLASSES Anam Cre is a pottery studio in SLO that o ers a variety of classes. This specific class is open to any level. Teachers are present for questions, but the class feels more like an open studio time for potters. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. $40. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

BEYOND THE BASICS OF WATERCOLOR WITH VIRGINIA MACK This is a class for those who love imagining ways to further their visual expressions. A watercolor-based course, but one that branches out into other media. Third Wednesday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Fourth Thursday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $35 per class. (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

CERAMIC LESSONS AND MORE Now o ering private one-onone and group lessons in the ceramic arts. Both hand building and wheel throwing options. Beginners welcomed. ongoing (805) 835-5893. hmcruceceramics.com/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

CLAY BABY HANDPRINTS O ers a unique experience of pressing your baby’s hand/foot into clay so parents can cherish this time forever. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays $55. anamcre.com/baby-handprints. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

CREATIVITY DAYS WITH THE SILK ARTISTS OF CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST An opportunity to work on your own projects and materials while picking up new skills among friends. Note: this event is held mostly every third Monday (attendees are asked to call or email to confirm ahead of time). Third Monday of every month $5; first session free. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 747-4200.

DATE NIGHT POTTERY Bring your date and throw a cup on the pottery wheel. Next, texture a clay slab and press into a form creating a personalized piece. Guest are welcome to bring drinks; venue provides aprons. Pieces are fired, glazed, and ready in two weeks. Saturdays, 6-7:30 p.m. $140. anamcre. com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKSHOP: LARGE PLATTER CLASS Fun for all ages. Instructors will guide you in creating large platters and decorating them. Create pieces together for your home. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $50. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY AND ART Owen and Kyoko Hunt from Kyoto, Japan o er classes for Japanese calligraphy (Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.), a Japanese art called “haiga” (Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.) and more at Nesting Hawk Ranch. Fridays $45. (702) 335-0730. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo.

LEARN TO WEAVE MONDAYS An opportunity to learn how a four-shaft loom works. You will get acquainted as a new weaver or as a refresher with lots of tips and tricks. This class includes getting to know a loom, how to prepare/dress a loom, and much much more. Mondays, 1-4 p.m. $75 monthly. (805) 441-8257. Patricia Martin: Whispering Vista Studios, 224 Squire Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo, patriciamartinartist.com.

MOBILE CLAY CLASSES O ering handbuilding, throwing, and ceramic decorative arts. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Toadstool’s wild ride

Glasshead Studio in Atascadero will host its mushroom garden stake workshop on Sunday, March 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants of the class will create their own fused glass mushroom stakes, starting from various colorful pieces of glass for attendees to choose from. Entry is $50. For more info, visit glassheadstudio.com.

Call for more info. ongoing (805) 835-5893. hmcruceceramics. com/book-online. SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo.

NORTH COUNTY CAMERA CLUB: REGULAR MEETING

Zoom meeting for The North County Camera Club, where photographers of all levels can participate, share photos, exchange information, and learn from each other. Second Tuesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. No fee. facebook.com/ groups/PRAAphotoguild. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH DREW DAVIS An oil painting workshop fit for beginners where you can unleash your creativity in a warm, cozy art studio atmosphere. March 23 , 1-3:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Drew Davis Fine Art, 393 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.

SATURDAY FAMILY POTTERY CLASS This family-friendly open studio time is a wonderful window for any level or age. Saturdays, 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $40. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

SCULPTURE SERIES: SPIRIT ANIMAL Beginners welcome. This six-visit sculpture class meets twice a week for a total of three weeks. Mondays, Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon through March 21 $250. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SLOCA MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMP Two weeks of singing, dancing, acting, and more fun for grades 1 through 8. July 21 , 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $750. (805) 458-8700. sloclassical.org/ summercamp/. SLO Classical Academy, 165 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

TERRACE HILL VIEW: ACRYLIC WORKSHOP WITH MARINA

MARSH Spend an afternoon painting a sight of San Luis Obispo during this workshop geared towards children ages 10 and up, as well as adults. A ticket covers all essential supplies and two hours of personal instruction. Get more info at the link. March 29 2-4 p.m. $67. my805tix.com. Drew Davis Fine Art, 393 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.

VIRGINIA MACK: BEGINNING WATERCOLOR This is a watercolor class designed to let you jump in and try out this engaging medium through experimentation. It’s designed for beginners and those with watercolor experience who wish to expand their knowledge of painting in watercolors. To enroll please contact Mack via email: vbmack@charter.net

grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

SECOND SATURDAY IMPROV MEETUP Have you ever wanted to try improv? Or are you an experienced player looking for opportunities to practice? Join to play short-form games and share smiles in the supportive environment of improv. Second Saturday of every month, 2-4 p.m. through Dec. 13 improvforgood.fun/. Flex Performing Arts Studio (Studio D), 1820 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

WORKSHOPS AND MORE AT THE LAVRA Check the venue’s calendar for storytelling workshops, lectures, movie nights, and discussions held on a periodic basis. ongoing thelavra. org/home. The Lavra, 2070 E. Deer Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS BALLROOM, LATIN, AND SWING DANCE CLASSES Social ballroom, Latin, and swing lessons for all ages on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Beginner and advance classes. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. $45-$55. (805) 928-7799. Kleindancesarts.com. Klein Dance Arts, 3558 Skyway Drive, suite A, Santa Maria.

DANCE CLASSES: EVERYBODY CAN DANCE Classes available for all skill levels. Class sizes limited. ongoing Everybody Can Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, (805) 937-6753, everybodycandance.webs.com/.

WATERCOLOR IN THE VINEYARD AT BIEN NACIDO VINEYARDS Are you looking for something creative and artsy to do in Santa Barbara wine country? Look no further. April 19, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $89. (805) 325-8092. artspotonwheels.com/ events/watercolor-in-the-vineyard-at-bien-nacido-april-19/. Bien Nacido Vineyard, 3503 Rancho Tepusquet Road, Santa Maria.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

MOTHER’S DAY PAINTING IN THE VINEYARD AT SUNSTONE WINERY Sunstone Winery invites you to indulge in wine while dipping your paintbrush into paint and onto a canvas. Visit site for more information to this Mother’s Day session. May 11 , 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $89. (805) 325-8092. artspotonwheels.com. Sunstone Winery, 125 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez. NATURAL PERFUME-MAKING: FORESTS AND FLORALS Create nature-based scents inspired by forests and florals of Yosemite. All participants will take home a custom-made fragrance and guide on the procurement process. April 13 1-4 p.m. calnatureartmuseum.org/news/perfume-makingapril-2025. California Nature Art Museum, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang.

PAINTING IN THE VINEYARD AT KAENA Spend the afternoon sipping delicious wine and capturing the beauty of the landscape on a canvas. April 12 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89. (805) 325-8092. artspotonwheels.com. Kaena at the Ranch, 800 E. Hwy 246, Solvang.

Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $35. (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo. com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

YOUTH POTTERY CLASS Teens love this class. Learn handbuilding techniques and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Held every Friday after school. Fridays, 3:30-5 p.m. $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BEGINNING BALLET FOR ADULTS Enjoy the grace and flow of ballet. No previous experience needed. Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15 p.m. $12 drop-in; $40 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover. org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

CHARACTERS AND RELATIONSHIPS: IMPROVISATIONAL THEATER CLASS Learn to access emotion in the moment, build characters and relationships on emotional perspectives, and use patterns of emotional behaviors to drive scenes forward. Sundays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. through April 13 $80. (805) 556-8495. improvforgood.fun/. Women’s Club of Arroyo Grande, 211 Vernon St., Arroyo Grande.

MINI-WORLD FAIRY GARDEN WORKSHOP A fun workshop where you’ll build a glass-globe fairy garden. Materials will be provided. A great class for adults and kids alike. March 30, 12-3 p.m. $45. (805) 270-4083. theplantedparlour.com/event/ mini-world-fairy-garden-workshop/. The Planted Parlour, 592 W Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

MONTHLY FERMENTATION CLASSES New topics each month with a thorough demo and explanation of the process that creates non-alcoholic, probiotic, and nutrient-dense fermentations. Leave the class confident and prepared with recipes to make your own at home. Limited seating; reserve spot prior to class by phone/email. Second Sunday of every month, 3:30-5 p.m. $30. (805) 801-6627. kulturhausbrewing. com/classes/. Kulturhaus Brewing Company, 779 Price St., Pismo Beach.

MULTICULTURAL DANCE CLASS FOR ADULTS Experience dance from continents around the earth, including from Africa, Europe, and more. Described as “a wonderful in-depth look at the context and history of cultures of the world.” Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10 drop-in; $30 for four classes. (510) 362-3739.

PAINTING IN THE VINEYARD AT SUNSTONE WINERY Head to Sunstone Winery if you are looking for something unique to do in Santa Barbara County Wine Country. March 22 , 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $89. (805)325-8092. artspotonwheels.com. Sunstone Winery, 125 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez.

PAINTING IN THE VINEYARD AT VEGA VINEYARD AND FARM Head over to the Vega Vineyard and Farm to spend the afternoon sipping delicious wine and capturing the beauty of the landscape with a paintbrush and canvas. March 23 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $89. (805) 325-8092. artspotonwheels.com/ events/painting-in-the-vineyard-at-vega-vineyard-and-farmmarch-23/. Vega Vineyard and Farm, 9496 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton.

PAINTING IN THE VINEYARD OF GAINEY’S HISTORIC BARN In need of something to do in Santa Barbara County Wine Country? Head to the picturesque Gainey Vineyard in Santa Ynez for a day of painting and wine. July 20 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $89. (805) 325-8092. artspotonwheels.com. Gainey Vineyard, 3950 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez, California, 93460, United States, Santa Ynez.

SPRING BREAK ART CAMP Join this spring break art camp for ages 7-12. Each day will include a morning creative project followed by an afternoon guided painting. March 31 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $85-$385. (805) 325-8092. artspotonwheels.com. Art Spot on Wheels, 320 Alisal Road, unit 306B, Solvang. a

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PHOTO COURTESY OF GLASSHEAD STUDIO

Arts

Cal Poly Arts presents comedian Margaret Cho: Live and Livid on March 29 in the Performing Arts Center

Comedian, actor, and musician Margaret Cho will appear in her Live and Livid stand-up routine at Cal Poly’s Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 29 (7:30 p.m.; mature audiences; $40.40 to $67 at pacslo.org).

Cho, of Korean descent, was born in San Francisco and came to prominence when she starred in the ABC sitcom All-American Girl (1994-1995). Stand-up routines and dozens of films and TV appearances followed.

The five-time Grammy and Emmy nominee is perhaps best known for her advocacy.

“Margaret staunchly supports the causes that are important to her: anti-racism, anti-bullying, gay rights, all while fulfilling her successful creative side with a legendary stand-up career that has yielded 10-plus comedy tours, dozens of television guest spots, and named her one of the nine best female comedians of all time (Vogue),” Cal Poly Arts announced.

“Live and Livid is a show celebrating my 40 years as a stand-up comedian,” she said.

“I will be radiating rage about homophobia, sexism, racism, and the fight to stay alive in a culture that is killing us daily. You will love seeing me Live and Livid!”

This show is intended for mature audiences.

Brooke Warner will give the keynote address at the 41st annual Cuesta College Central Coast Writers’ Conference

If you’re considering attending the 41st Annual Cuesta College Central Coast Writers’ Conference (CCWC) on Sept. 26 to 27, it’s time to buy tickets. Early bird registration costs just $200 until April 30 at centralcoastwritersconference.

com. The conference will include “more than 30 presenters [and] interactive breakout sessions focused on skill development in a variety of writing genres for beginning and established writers,” organizers explain.

The Writer magazine calls CCWC the “best conference in the West,” and this year’s keynote speech is by renowned publisher and writing coach Brooke Warner.

“I’m a passionate champion of writers and authors, and my life’s work is supporting people to get published,” she said on her website.

“I’m excited to bring together talented professionals from the writing and business community,” new Event Director Meagan Friberg said. “With the help of our dedicated volunteers and top-tier speakers, we’re creating a diverse lineup of keynotes, workshops, panels, masterclasses, and networking opportunities.”

Wes Martin, director of Community Programs and Continuing Education for Cuesta College, is excited about Friberg’s tenure.

“Meagan’s professional experience as a writer and event planner, along with her welcoming disposition and fresh ideas, will help ensure a meaningful, inclusive experience for attendees,” he said.

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—Glen Starkey

BY GLEN STARKEY

Theater mavens unite

Now’s the time to get in on the ground floor of SLO REP’s new stage

Attending live theater increases empathy and changes attendees’ political attitudes, according to a study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. It’s also common knowledge that theatergoers are intelligent and attractive, not to mention generous, which is good news for SLO Repertory eatre (aka SLO REP) as the long-running theater company enters its next stage of fundraising for its new venue.

“We’ve been working on this capital campaign partnering with the city for over 10 years,” SLO REP Managing Artistic Director Kevin Harris explained, “and now that the [Cultural Arts District parking] garage is nearing completion, we plan to break ground the moment it’s completed, so rst quarter of 2026.”

is parking garage and its connection to a Cultural Arts District in downtown SLO has long been a city dream, rst voted on in 1991, and the plans to build a new venue for SLO REP are also long in the making.

“But in order to break ground, we have to raise an additional $2.4 million,” Harris said.

Cue the Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust, already a major donor to the project, which recently promised another $500,000 in matching funds for donations received by June 30.

If you want to see a state-of-the-art venue hosting everything from new and classic plays, jazz combos, poetry readings, and black box experimental theater and performance art, start digging through those couch cushions because every cent counts.

What started as the SLO Little eatre in 1947 has morphed over seven decades from its rst staging of Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirits at the SLO High School auditorium in early 1948 through 27 locations and more than 1,400 productions. SLO REP is now one of the longest running nonpro t theater companies in the nation, and the only professional nonpro t theater company in SLO County.

at’s right. ey pay their actors, and they bring in talent from outside our area.

“ is year, we’re going to hire about 170 artists

MEDIA DESIGN, RYAN C. LOYD

THE PATIENT GARDENER For more than a decade, Managing Artistic Director Kevin Harris has been working on SLO REP’s new venue as part of the city’s cultural arts district.

Donate before June 30

Thanks to the Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust’s generosity, through June 30, donations to the SLO Repertory Theatre will be doubled. Altogether, the project will cost $21.5 million, and there’s still $2.4 million to raise. More than 90 percent of the goal has been met to break ground in early 2026. Be part of this important legacy! Visit slorep.org and follow the donation link to learn how to help make its new theater venue a reality.

from around the country,” Harris said, “and these are all people that we bring into San Luis. For four to six weeks, we house them. We pay them. ese are nationally recognized actors who are on the circuit, and we’re really proud of that.”

e original plan for the new theater was actually more ambitious than its current iteration.

“Our rst design for this building was 22,000 square feet on three stories, with all of our administrative o ces, all of the rehearsal spaces, storage, everything was going to be there,” Harris said, “and our rst campaign goal was less than $8 million, and the theater was supposed to be open in fall of 2018.”

Ah, the best-laid plans of mice and men. Constructing the garage was delayed, then COVID hit, then building prices skyrocketed, so SLO REP decided to downsize the design and purchased a building on Empleo Drive o of South Higuera to house administrative o ces, rehearsal spaces, and classrooms for its Academy of Creative eater (ACT) program.

funded by private donations—and because the city retains ownership of the land underneath the new theater, which they’ll lease for $1 a year for 99 years, who actually owns the building?

“I mean, technically, we own the building,” Harris said. “If we wanted to pick it up and move it, we could legally. But basically, what we’re getting is a 99-year land lease, so we’ll be completely responsible for the upkeep of the building. Anything within those walls.

“It’s been a very complicated process, and one that I didn’t really sign up for when I got here 18 years ago,” Harris chuckled. “ is is working with the city on a huge municipal project, but obviously it couldn’t be happening without the city. Every time that we’ve gotten into major in ationary challenges, the City Council and the administration really stepped up because the Cultural Arts District was a dream of [graphic designer] Pierre Rademaker and [former SLO City Manager] John Dunn and [former SLO Mayor] Ken Schwartz for 30 years.”

Showtime!

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“It turned out to be the best thing that we ever did because we were able to immediately start growing our acting program, which was at capacity,” Harris explained. “We had no more space for that, but by moving out to Empleo, we have ve classrooms and rehearsal spaces. So, we went from having 25 classes a year to well over 50 this year.”

Since moving its classroom space, ACT has gone from serving 250 students a year to serving 800 in a year-round program.

Currently, SLO REP is in a city-owned building that formerly housed the library, and it pays the city $1 a year to lease the building. Since this new project is funded in part by the city—about 30 percent of its entire cost, according to Harris, with 70 percent

e project promises to tie together many of the city’s important resources near SLO REP and the new parking structure. e SLO Children’s Museum is across the street. Head down Monterey toward Mission Plaza and the History Center of SLO County is on your left with the SLO Museum of Art on your right.

Harris is excited about the new possibilities, in particular SLO REP becoming an incubator for new and experimental theater.

“ at’s why I went to grad school,” Harris said. “ e future of the art form is subsidizing playwrights and producing new work. And that’s not something we’ve ever been able to do in this space long term.

“ ere’s no better place for a Chicago or New York playwright to go for the summer than to spend four months in San Luis Obispo, staying with a host family and getting a stipend to workshop a new play. at’s what we’re excited to jump into.”

Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@ newtimesslo.com.

COURTESY PHOTO BY RYLO

A NEW STAGE SLO REP’s planned theater will be constructed next to the city’s new parking garage and house a 215-seat main theater and a 100-seat black box theater.

IMAGE COURTESY OF SLO REP

Photo by: Andy Samarasena

Fool for love

Co-directors Dan Berk and Robert Olsen bring Lars Jacobson’s action comedy to the screen about Nathan “Nate” Caine (Jack Quaid), an introverted bank executive su ering from congenital insensitivity to pain. He uses his rare condition to his advantage when he pursues a group of bank robbers who in the course of a theft kidnapped bank teller Sherry (Amber Midthunder), the girl of Nate’s dreams. (110 min.)

NOVOCAINE

What’s it rated? R

What’s it worth, Anna? Full price

What’s it worth, Glen? Full price

Where’s it showing? Colony, Downtown Centre, Park, Stadium 10

Glen Move over, Bob Odenkirk in Nobody (2021). Stand aside, Ke Huy Quan in Love Hurts (2025). ere’s a new docile everyman who’s snaped out of complacency to become an ass-kicking superhero. Nate has to set an alarm every three hours to remind himself to pee, lest his bladder explode, since he’s incapable of feeling discomfort. His shower has a special stop on the knob to keep him from turning up the temperature and burning himself. He consumes a liquid diet for fear he’ll bite his tongue o when chewing without realizing it. He’s a homebody whose only social interaction is online gaming with his “friend,” Roscoe (Jacob Batalon), who he’s never met in person. When Sherry shows interest in him, Nate decides to take a chance on love … which leads him right into danger. Sweet, funny, bloody, and gory—it’s total fun. Anna Nate is inspired to follow love after meeting with Earl (Lou Beatty Jr.), a client who lost his wife of 50 years and who tells Nate that it isn’t the time that matters, but the person—that his wife brought the sunshine into his life. Nate can’t help but feel a bit empty after looking at his life and how thin his connections are. Sure, he has Roscoe, but the two have never actually met

CRIP CAMP

What’s it rated? R When? 2020

Where’s it showing? Netflix

Ifirst heard about Crip Camp on a podcast that discusses documentaries, and not only did it sound like a wonderfully touching film, but it was executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, so I knew as soon as this came across one of my streaming platforms, I needed to give it a watch, and I’m so glad I did! This documentary tells the story of Camp Jened in the early ’70s, a camp designed for teens with disabilities. These teens didn’t fit in one box—it wasn’t just for teens with mobility differences, or those who were nonverbal, or those who were part of special education

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in real life, and he doesn’t seem to have any other connections outside of his surface work relationships. Sherry breathes fresh life into his world, and he can’t believe it when she seems genuinely interested in getting to know him. While this lm may feel like it’s a pretty straightforward plotline, the writers were clever here and threw in some twists I didn’t see coming. Quaid does well as the leading man, funny and quirky and charming. I loved it.

Glen Quaid has successfully made the transition to credible leading man, and his delivery of Jacobson’s very funny dialogue is perfectly timed. You can’t help but root for Nate to succeed, and though the ability to withstand any pain level seems like a superpower, it can also be a super curse. As Roscoe reminds him, he can still die. ere’s a lot of physical comedy wrapped up in his a iction, for instance when he’s being tortured and has to pretend he’s su ering or when a boobytrapped house keeps inging maiming devices his way. It’s

a clever premise that doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s also pretty outlandish and dark, and the bank robbers, especially Simon (Ray Nicholson), are just awful human beings who get what they deserve. Me likely! Anna You’re rooting for Nate to win the day, but honestly, some moments you’re just hoping he somehow survives. Our bodies issue pain signals for a reason, and watching Nate dunk his hand into a deep fryer and take an arrow straight through both thighs means we must suspend our disbelief in what the human body can take. It’s all for fun though, and Quaid is smart enough to be cheeky instead of serious, a straight man even when the world is upside down and goofy all around. You’re right, Nicholson is a tremendously good bad dude. is lm is just fun from top to bottom, as long as you can stand the gore that comes with it. ∆

Arts Editor Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

THE ELECTRIC STATE

What’s it rated? PG-13

When? 2025

Where’s it showing? Netflix BL AST BL AST FROM THE FROM THE

classrooms in school. It truly became a fundamental part of their growth experience and a turning point in their activism in fighting for the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and section 504, which prohibits discrimination based on disability. These are the hard-fought steppingstones to implementing access to buildings, to services, to equity in day-to-day life. I think even the hardest of hearts will melt hearing the now grown and established leaders who were once campers share their unstoppable joy for that magic place up in the Catskills. (106 min.)

—Anna

Anthony and Joe Russo (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Avengers: Infinity War) direct this sci-fi adventure comedy set in a retro-futuristic 1990s alternative reality. After a war between robots and humans (no, not like Terminator … these bots look like they were designedby 1950s Disney imagineers), robots have been banished to the Exclusion Zone, 100 square miles of enclosed wasteland. The bot leader is Mr. Peanut (voiced by Woody Harrelson). The story focuses on orphaned teen, Michelle (Millie Bobby Brown), who’s travelling with an illegal robot in search of her missing brother,

be amicable but are pitted against one another, each scapegoated for political expediency. The real enemy is virtual headset manufacturer Sentre, run by Ethan Skate (Stanley Tucci). Their devices essentially anesthetize the human population, but finding Christopher may hold the key to freeing humans and bots. Critics are slaughtering this visually arresting film (14 percent on Rotten Tomatoes), but listen to the audience score (75 percent). This is a fun romp, and Pratt and Brown shine.

Christopher (Woody Norman). They eventually team up with Keats (Chris Pratt), a smuggler, with his own robot companion. The heart of the story is a familiar one. Two groups—humans and bots—should

(128 min.) ∆ —Glen

FEELIN’ NO PAIN Mild-mannered bank executive Nathan “Nate” Caine (Jack Quaid) sets out to rescue his dream girl when she’s kidnapped during a bank robbery, in Novocaine, playing in local theaters.

PHOTO COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES

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Music

BY GLEN STARKEY

Texas tonk and Mississippi blues

Jason Eady weaves stories of ne’er-do-wells

“Istartedout down around Dallas, Texas/ I was making a living until I up and left it/ Rags to riches is what it’s all about/ But running through the money’s how the money runs out// And every time things start to go my way/ I burn it down like a temple on Judgment Day.”

Ah, self-sabotage. That’s just one of the themes that pop up through the music of Mississippi-born singer-songwriter and guitarist Jason Eady. Now based in Texas, he’s embraced the honky-tonk sounds of the Lone Star State while retaining a hint of the Deep South blues. Some of his songs seem autobiographic.

“After a while I made my way to Texas, I learned how the poets did it their own way,” Eady sings on “Way Down in Mississippi.” “But I wouldn’t be here making this music if it weren’t for the sound of my younger days.”

Numbskull and Good Medicine present Jason Eady at Club Car Bar on Thursday, March 20 (7 p.m.; all ages; $24.41 general or $101.66 meet-and-greet at goodmedicinepresents.com), with Natalie Del Carmen opening.

The Jeff Livingstone Band plays Club Car Bar on Saturday, March 22 (8 p.m.; all ages; $12.56 presale at goodmedicinepresents. com), with Katie Chappell opening. Livingstone, a soulful singer-songwriter, returns to Club Car with a full band. The Americana, folk, and country performer draws influences from legends like John Prine, Bob Dylan, and John Lennon.

Spanish fire

I find Hinds’ music pretty irresistible. Each song feels like an honest exchange between best friends, and indeed, the Spanish indie band is fronted by besties Carlotta “CC” Cosials and Ana García Perrote, who formed their duo in 2011 as Deers, later adopting the German word for female deer, Hinds. Their new album, Viva Hinds, is their first in four years, finally coming together after a creative rut, and its opening song—“Hi, How Are You”—reflects the duo’s struggles: “Hey, you ok?” Perrote sings to Cosials, who responds, “I’ve been better tbh.”

Live Music

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BLUES AGENDA JAM AND SHOWCASE

A rockin’ blues dance party at Niffy’s Merrimaker every first, third, and now fifth Wednesdays. The Blues Asylum house band welcomes local, visiting, and newcomers to the blues groove. Spirits, beer, and wine, with outside food welcome. Every other Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. Free. (805) 235-5223. The Merrimaker Tavern, 1301 2nd Street, Los Osos.

JUKEBOX HEROES (FREE AFTERNOON SHOW) Formed in 2012, when four veteran musicians joined forces to perform hits from the 1960s and beyond. March 22 , 2-5 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

KING YELLOWMAN: LIVE REGGAE

Featuring special guests Eric Cotton and One Love Bomb. March 28 , 7:30-10:30 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay,

playing a (((folkYEAH!))) show at Rod & Hammer Rock on March 22

The duo eventually became a quartet, but as COVID hit, their new bassist and drummer departed the band, and Hinds also “split with their management team, lost touring revenue due to lockdowns, and were without a label for the first time,” their bio explained.

What they did have was each other. They call themselves “millionaires in friendship,” and so they carried on and finally released their fourth album last September.

“We started the band because we are so safe and comfortable with each other. Our

(805) 225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/. LISTENING AS RITUAL Group listening sessions with musician/musicologist Ben Gerstein. Explore remarkable recordings of world music, nature field recording, western classical and contemporary, and jazz, sharing and discussing inspiration and perspectives on the expressive power of peoples, cultures, animals and habitats through sonic experience. Every other Monday, 7-8:15 p.m. $10-$15 donation. (805) 305-1229. leftcoastartstudio.com/. Left Coast Art Studio, 1188 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos. LIVE MUSIC WITH GUITAR WIZ AT LUNADA GARDEN BISTRO “Guitar Wizard” Billy Foppiano plays a wide range of music, including blues, R&B, classic rock, and more. Fourth Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (805) 900-5444. Lunada Garden Bistro, 78 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos.

METALACHI Described as the world’s only heavy metal/mariachi band. March 20 7-10 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Each Wednesday, enjoy this Open Mic Night in the downstairs dining area. Grab some friends and show off your talents. Food and drink service will be available. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Free. (805) 995-3883. schoonerscayucos.com. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos.

RANSOM NOTE Dance party for ages 21 and over. March 22 , 7:30 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

THE RAY JAURIQUE BAND LIVE

Seasoned musicians who are focusing on one thing: Presenting well written, soulful songs. March 21 , 7:30 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312,

relationship is unbreakable,” Cosials says. “This connection between us hasn’t changed since the very beginning. We still finish each other’s ideas, laugh at each other’s jokes, and rhyme each other’s lines. Maintaining that enthusiasm for music and for Hinds through the years may seem extremely difficult to find, but it’s something that only can happen with your very best friend.”

SLO Brew Live and (((folkYEAH!))) present Hinds on Saturday, March 22 (9 p.m.; 18-and-older; $32.36 at ticketweb.com). They’re touring with bassist Paula Ruiz and drummer Maria Lázaro. Tri-coastal indie rock quartet Mamalarky will open the show.

The best way I can describe Mamalarky’s sound is pretty dissonance. Featuring Livvy Bennett, Noor Khan, Michael Hunter, and Dylan Hill, they’re touring in support of Hex Key, their Epitaph Records debut coming out on April 11.

“In making their third record, Hex Key, Mamalarky spent entire seasons hunched over guitars and obscure synthesizers, their long hair sweeping over strings or covering concentrated eyes,” their bio explains. “The band recorded takes in between the sounds of passing ice cream trucks and yowling stray cats in their Los Angeles home studio, a tight but prolific living room. Hex Key is a

thesirenmorrobay.com/. SEA SHANTY SING-ALONG Enjoy as The Morro Bay Shanty Project performs sea shanties and other songs of the sea. March 23 3-4 p.m. Free. (805) 225-6571. Dockside Restaurant, 1245 Embarcadero bay front, Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

ATOWN BEER FESTIVAL AFTER PARTY

A 1990s-themed dance party with ‘90s Babiez. March 22 6:30-9:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Blast and Brew, 7935 San Luis Ave., Atascadero.

BARREL ROOM CONCERT: THE ROCKIN

B’S BAND Enjoy live music at the Hilltop Barrel Room Event Center. March 23 , 4-6 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles.

EASTON EVERETT AT PASO ROBLES

INN A singer-songwriter who blends

document of perseverance, of going for the gold while somehow remaining totally aware of one’s own vulnerabilities.”

Also at Rod & Hammer Rock, catch some comedy with David Nihill on Thursday, March 20 (8 p.m.; 18-and-older; $39.05 at ticketweb.com). The Dublin, Ireland, comic is an avid traveler, and his shows draw on his wide journeys, “cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s), and being a mildly confused immigrant,” his bio explained.

Western swing king

Are you itching for some ripping Western swing music? Because ready or not, here comes Asleep at the Wheel, a band frontman Ray Benson has kept moving forward for more than 50 years.

“I’m the reason it’s still together, but the reason it’s popular is because we’ve had the greatest singers and players,” Benson explained in press materials. “When someone joins the band, I say, ‘Learn everything that’s ever been done, then put your own stamp on it.’ I love to hear how they interpret what we do. I’m just a singer and a

indie folk, neo-folk, and world beat with intricate fingerstyle guitar. March 28 6-9 p.m. Paso Robles Inn, 1103 Spring Street, Paso Robles.

EASTON EVERETT LIVE AT CALCAREOUS VINEYARD Everett is a singer-songwriter who blends indie folk, neo-folk, and world beat with intricate fingerstyle guitar. March 23 12:30-3:30 p.m. Calcareous Vineyard, 3430 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles, (805) 2390289.

FRIDAY NIGHT DJ Weekly DJ series, with a different DJ every Friday. Presented by friends at Traffic Record store in Atascadero. Come listen, dance, drink, and unwind every Friday. All ages event; no cover charge. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. (805) 460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

GREAT GATSBY GALA: SPEAKEASY

SWING SOIREE WITH CUESTA CONCORD CHORUS The Cuesta Concord Chorus hopes to see you don your finest flapper dress or sharpest pinstripe suit and prepare to be transported to a Prohibition-era speakeasy unlike any other. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 23 1 p.m. $50. (805) 546-3198. Park Ballroom, 1232 Park St. #200, Paso Robles.

JEFF LIVINGSTONE BAND WITH KATIE CHAPPELL Singer-songwriter Jeff Livingstone from LA is set to return to Club Car Bar with a full band. He is described to embody “the essence of Americana, folk, and country,” whose music “resonates with a timeless purity, enriched by his innate ability to learn songs by ear, harmonize, and understand compositions with musical fluency.” March 22 8 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. Club

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STORIES Jason Eady brings his narrative country songs to Club Car Bar on March 20

PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOD MEDICINE PRESENTS

SWINGER Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson, who’s fronted the band for half a century, leads his group through their Western swing thing on March 25 in the Clark Center.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CLARK CENTER

MEJORES AMIGAS Carlotta “CC” Cosials and Ana García Perrote are Hinds,

PHOTO COURTESY OF (((FOLKYEAH!)))

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songwriter, and a pretty good guitar player, but my best talent is convincing people to jump on board and play this music.”

More than 100 musicians have “passed through the Wheel,” and over the decades, they’ve recorded more than 30 albums, won 10 Grammy awards, and logged literally millions of miles on the road.

The Clark Center presents Asleep at the Wheel on its Happy Trails Tour Tuesday, March 25 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $39 to $65 plus fees at clarkcenter.org).

From Notre-Dame Cathedral to the PAC

Cal Poly Arts and the Forbes Organ Series presents Vincent Dubois in the Performing Arts Center on Sunday, March 23 (3 to 4:30 p.m.; $34 at pacslo.org).

“Titular organist at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, and newly appointed professor of organ interpretation and improvisation at the Hochschule für Musik (University of Music), Saarbrücken, Germany, Vincent Dubois is one of the finest concert organists in the world today,” Cal Poly Arts announced.

Learn by doing

This Saturday, March 22, a USC-formed alt rock act called bigfish (all lowercase because, I dunno? e.e. cummings?) will play The Bunker (doors at 6 p.m.; $7 presale at my805tix.com or $10 day of show), and what’s extra cool is the group’s tour is part of a program to help bands get touring experience.

Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton. KARAOKE NIGHT Food and drink available for purchase. Last Saturday of every month, 8 p.m. Free admission. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by The Journals 805 (John and Dylan Krause). Mondays, 9 p.m. Pine Street Saloon, 1234 Pine St., Paso Robles.

PARK STREET JAZZ NIGHT Experience the New York jazz scene at Parchetto with WhistlePig. Enjoy a four-course cocktail dinner, exclusive whiskey selections, and live music from Adam Levine. March 20 6:30-10 p.m. $195. (805) 286-4636. parchettobistro.com. Parchetto Bistro, 1234 Park St, Paso Robles.

SINGING HANDS CHILDREN’S CHOIR

A unique performing arts group that performs across the state for deaf festivals, service organizations, churches, fairs, and other outlets. New members always welcome. Registration open weekly. Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m. $45 tuition per month. singinghandschildrenschoir. com/. Singing Hands Children’s Choir and Performing Arts, 1413 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

2000’S PARTY NIGHT AT LIBERTINE Get transported to the ultimate era of bling, flip phones, and iconic beats at Libertine, and enjoy a night of pure nostalgia. March 21 , 8-11:55 p.m. libertinebrewing. com. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337.

THE AGGROLITES Hesr LA-based reggae band The Aggrolites as they hit the Fremont stage. Get tickets and more info at the link. March 29 8 p.m. $35. fremontslo.com/. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600.

BIG FISH BAND AND MORE The Bunker SLO presents Big Fish Band, Monkey

“I’m a senior in the USC music industry program, about to graduate in May,” Lyra Steiner emailed, “and I’m reaching out on behalf of SoCal SoundSCape, a student-led DIY touring initiative. Our goal is to provide more students the opportunity to go on the road and gain experience booking, planning, promoting, and managing tours. bigfish is a USC band known for their infectiously fun energy, vivid songwriting, and countryinspired alternative rock sound.”

Sounds like a worthy endeavor. bigfish is touring in support of their EP Punchlines.

Straight outta Oakland

Fremont Theater and Good Vibez hosts Bay Area rapper Mike Sherm on Friday and Saturday, March 21 and 22 (9 p.m.; all ages;

Flower, and Blazed. March 22 6-9:30 p.m. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

BURGUNDY BLUES PRESENTED BY VINYLISTICS Hear four-piece indie band Burgundy Blues live. They are described as specializing “in a groove-oriented, chill sound. It’s jazzy; it’s soft-rock-y, it’s slightly funk.” March 22 8 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337.

CANADIAN FOLKSINGER SCOTT COOK LIVE Enjoy the live performance from the touring duo Scott Cook and Pamela Mae. Get tickets and more info at the link. March 26 , 7 p.m. $24. scottcook.net/. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974.

CCMP AND ANOMALY HOUSE PRESENTS PUNK ROCK CHAOS With sets from Hostile Takedown, Carry The 9, and DirtFight. Visit the link for tickets and more info on this all-ages show. March 21 , 6 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974.

CHRIS BOTTI (GRAMMY-WINNING TRUMPETER) Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades. March 28 , 7:30 p.m. $78. pacslo.org. Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, (805) 756-4849.

CO-CREATION PROJECT VII: THE FRENCH CONNECTION Presented by Orchestra Novo. Featuring pianist Andy Chen, and works by Maurice Ravel and Camill Saint-Saens. March 23 , 4-6 p.m. my805tix.com. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

EASTON EVERETT LIVE AT BENNY’S Everett is a singer-songwriter who blends indie folk, neo-folk, and world beat with intricate fingerstyle guitar. March 20 7-9 p.m. Benny’s Pizza Palace and Social Club,

1601 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 439-3838.

AN EVENING WITH MELODIOUS FUNK ON THE PATIO AT LINNAEA’S CAFE

Enjoy live jazz with Melodious Funk on the cozy patio at Linnaea’s Cafe in Downtown SLO. March 21 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 541-5888, linnaeas.com/.

FORBES ORGAN SERIES: VINCENT

DUBOIS Titular organist at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, Vincent Dubois will perform during this program. Visit site for more info. March 23 3 p.m. (805) 756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER: DANCE

THROUGH THE DECADES Get ready to groove through time with iconic hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, and 2000s. Visit the link to get tickets and more info. March 28 , 8 p.m. $26. fremontslo.com/. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600.

HANDBELL CONCERT The SLO, Atascadero, and Los Osos Methodist handbell choirs will perform together in a benefit concert to aid the L.A fire victims. March 23 2:30-4 p.m. Free. (805) 543-7580. sloumc.com. San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo.

HINDS LIVE Spanish indie duo are set to grace the stage of SLO. Visit link for tickets and more info. March 22 7 p.m. $32. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843, slobrew.com.

LIVE MUSIC FROM GUITAR WIZ BILLY FOPPIANO AND MAD DOG Join “Guitar Wiz” Billy Foppiano and his trusty side kick Mad Dog for a mix of blues, R&B, and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (805) 544-2100. Bon Temps Creole Cafe, 1819 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, bontempscreolecafe.com/index.htm.

MECHANICAL GHOST: ALBUM RELEASE

PARTY Head to Humdinger for a night of live performances by electro-industrial

$80.31 to $92.16 at prekindle.com). He’s best known for tracks such as “Asshole,” “Baby,” and “Hot Nigga.” He’s also known for getting caught in a crossfire and shot in the face, which he references in his 2017 single, “Cookies”: “I don’t mess with these people for a reason, got hit up in the face and I’m still good shout out Jesus.”

Sound out!

Send music and club information to gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

Metal meets mariachi

The world’s only metal mariachi band, Metalachi, returns to The Siren on Thursday, March 20 (7 to 10 p.m.; 21-andolder; $24.30 at tixr.com).

“They combine the humor of Steel Panther,

band Mechanical Ghost, experimental hardcore group Bandwidth, and gothic rock band Rival Cults. This show will also feature goth and horror burlesque performances by JBird, C. Christ, and Claudia Bubbles. There will be vendors such as Phantom Stranger Records and A Pirate’s Life Art Collective. March 29 6:30 p.m. $18. my805tix.com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974.

MIKE SHERM LIVE Mike Sherm takes on the Fremont at this all ages event. March 21 , 7 p.m. $62. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 5468600, fremontslo.com.

MOONSHINER COLLECTIVE WITH SUPPORT BY BROCK VAN PELT Join for a soulful evening of musical talent on the Central Coast with Moonshiner Collective and Brock Van Pelt of the Charities. Get tickets and additional info to the concert at the link. March 29, 7 p.m. $28. slobrew. com/. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843.

REMINITIONS, LAST OF OUR KIND, NOTT, AND IDLE MIND LIVE Head to Humdinger for live sets from deathcore band Reminitions, as well as metal groups Last Of Our Kind, Catacombs, Occuli, and The Relative Minimum. Get tickets and more info on this all-ages show at the link. March 23 5 p.m. $14. my805tix.com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974.

SATURN DEATH DIVE, SPACEYY, AND SEROTONIN LIVE Clear Vision Collective and The Bunker SLO presents an eclectic lineup, featuring Saturn Death Dive, Spaceyy, Serotonin, Gypsy, and Corporal Psyche. Get tickets and more info on this live show at the link. March 30, 6-9:30 p.m. $8. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

VINCE CIMO’S HOT FIRE LIVE Hear

Vince Cimo and his “ultra funky six-piece band,” Hot Fire, live. The group, consisting of Central Coast musicians, leans into old school funk, modern electronic, and

the flamboyance of Gwar, and the eclectic rawness of Rob Zombie,” according to organizers. “There’s also a little dose of Spinal Tap and a hit of Cheech & Chong. The music is classic metal covers from artists like Metallica fused with classic mariachi by Vicente Fernández and Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán. Their set list is punctuated by comedic interludes and skits.”

The Siren also has a bunch of free shows this week, so check their website at thesirenmorrobay.com. ∆

Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

disco. DJ Hobeaux is also set to perform. Get tickets at the link. March 28 8 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337.

VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE SPRING

CONCERT IN SLO: AMERICAN SAMPLER

Enjoy an afternoon of live music. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 30, 3 p.m. $34. my805tix.com. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-5451.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL: HAPPY TRAILS

TOUR Experience the Grammy-winning legacy of Asleep at the Wheel—Ray Benson’s Western swing powerhouse, known for blending tradition, top-tier musicianship, and iconic collaborations for more than 50 years. March 25 , 7:30 p.m. $39-$59; platinum $65. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ asleep-at-the-wheel/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

BASIN STREET REGULARS: CONCERT AND DANCE DEMO The event’s main act is Kathryn Loomis and Company, known for performing pop favorites and jazz standards. The Early Risers Jazz Combo is set to open the show, and provide the live music for members of the Cal Poly SLO Swing Dance Club to dance to. March 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. basinstreetregulars.com. Oceano Elks Lodge, 410 Air Park Drive, Oceano.

BEE GEES FEVER AT THE CLARK CENTER Join Bee Gees Fever for non-stop hits and a fun two hours that will keep you dancing all night long. Visit website listed below for more info. March 30, 7-9 p.m. $54. (805) 489-9444. beegeesfeverusa.com. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

DAVID VICTOR: THE HITS OF BOSTON Experience the legendary sound of Boston with David Victor, with soaring

vocals, iconic guitar harmonies, and electrifying energy in a must-see rock ‘n’ roll celebration. Visit site for tickets and more info. March 22 7:30 p.m. $45-$65. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

EASTON EVERETT AT BLACKLAKE GOLF COURSE A singer-songwriter who blends indie folk, neo-folk, and world beat with intricate fingerstyle guitar. March 29 1-4 p.m. Blacklake Golf Course, 1490 Golf Course Lane, Nipomo, (805) 343-1214. KARAOKE EVERY WEDNESDAY A weekly event with barbecue offerings and more. Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m. Rancho Nipomo BBQ, 108 Cuyama Ln., Nipomo, (805) 925-3500.

VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE SPRING CONCERT AT TRILOGY NIPOMO: AMERICAN SAMPLER Listen to an assortment of jazz, folk, and theater at this spring concert ensemble. Get tickets and more info at the link. March 27 7 p.m. $34. my805tix.com. Trilogy at Monarch Dunes, 1645 Trilogy Pkwy, Nipomo.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS CRAIG CAMPBELL LIVE With support from Stephen Styles with Band, and Jane & Shane. All ages welcome. Gates open at 3 p.m. March 29, 4-8 p.m. my805tix.com. Blast 825 Brewery, 241 S. Broadway St., Orcutt, (805) 934-3777.

LADIES NIGHT OUT Music by DJ Van Gloryious and DJ Panda. Features delicious daiquiri specials. Thursdays, 8 p.m.-midnight Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria, (805) 623-8866.

LIVE MUSIC AND FOOD BY LOBO BUTCHER SHOP Check out live music every Friday night from a variety of artists at Steller’s Cellar in Old Orcutt. Dinner served by Lobo Butcher Shop between 5 and 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 5-9 p.m. Varies according to food options. (805) 623-5129. stellerscellar.com. Steller’s Cellar, 405 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt. ∆

PULLING OUT ALL THE STOPS Cal Poly Arts and the Forbes Organ Series presents Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral organist Vincent Dubois in the Performing Arts Center on March 23

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THE OLD COLLEGE TRY USC alt rockers bigfish, thanks to a studentled DIY initiative, play SLO’s The Bunker on March 22

Carolina cuisine

Chef Norwood Pryor launches Baby Bear Biscuits

Southern Café at SLO Ranch Farms & Marketplace

You may hear chef Norwood Pryor say “buns are boring” or refer to his cuisine as “snout-to-tail” or “leaf-to-root.”

The well-established caterer and owner of Baby Bear Biscuits Southern Café is passionate when describing his moist, flaky biscuits and farm-to-table fare. He’ll be dishing up his specialties on weekends and eventually roll out to weekdays in April at his new eatery at SLO Ranch Farms & Marketplace.

The ranch will be hosting an opening soirée from 5 to 8 p.m. on March 21 for Baby Bear along with the property’s other recently launched restaurants, including Palo Mesa Pizza, Shekamoo Grill, and Sushi Table. Hailing from Charleston, South Carolina, with a lengthy résumé at fine dining establishments on both coasts, Pryor aims to combine a dash of French technique with Carolina flavor and sustainability at Baby Bear.

ROOTED IN TRADITION Chef Norwood Pryor, a Charleston, South Carolina, transplant now living in San Luis Obispo, dishes up heirloom Carolina recipes at his new restaurant Baby Bear Biscuits at SLO Ranch Farms & Marketplace.

Southern connection

Baby Bear Biscuits Southern Café will be celebrating its soft opening at SLO Ranch Farms & Marketplace, 871 Froom Ranch Way, on March 21 along with several other new eateries. For a complete list of restaurants and hours of operation, visit sloranchfarms.com.

Reach Baby Bear Biscuits at babybearbiscuits.co and follow the eatery on Instagram and Facebook @babybearbiscuitsca.

“In the kitchen, a big feature we are going to be showcasing—besides amazing biscuits—is our pickling and preservation techniques,” he said. “We will be pickling and fermenting seasonal produce to use throughout the year in dishes, and we will also show off our root-to-leaf [and] tail-tosnout philosophy.”

For instance, Pryor will use vegetable trimmings “to make mashes we will ferment into flavorful vegetable-based vinegars,” he said.

“This means when we braise our turnip greens, we will do it with turnip vinegar and garnish them with some shaved pickled turnips, making a deeply flavorful and layered dish with a foundation in a few simple ingredients that are packed with probiotics from our local flora,” he continued.

“Using the whole thing—whether it’s fish, a pig, or even the veggies—is a big deal back in the South. We definitely are a waste-not, want-not culture in the kitchen.”

The menu reflects a broad range of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, from build-your-own biscuit Benedict and johnnycakes to sandwiches, burgers, and salads. Southern specialties include fried green tomatoes, smoked chicken wings, fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and more.

Pryor honed his culinary skills at several notable Charleston restaurants, including 82 Queen, Cordavi, Carolina Yacht Club, and Oak Steakhouse.

After moving to the Bay Area in 2012, he further refined his résumé with chef gigs at Apple Inc. and Chase Center before launching his own catering firm Baby Bear Biscuits.

a petting zoo to hayrides and berry picking.

A decade later, Pryor and his fiancée, Kaitlyn Plante, an Arroyo Grande native, are proud to call the Central Coast home.

“I started food charity programs at Apple’s corporate campus and at the Chase Center with the Warriors, and I’m excited to lead the SLO Ranch Farms community in organizing group donations to the local food banks,” Pryor said.

“We have an event with Big Brothers Big Sisters in May … hosting a garden tour and cooking workshop for the ‘bigs’ and ‘littles,’ where they will pick produce, cook it in meals for each other, and have a fun group meal in the courtyard at the SLO Ranch Farms property.

“We are also working to support the SLO children’s orchestra with dinners to fundraise and bring the kids out and give them a space to perform during the dinners at the SLO Ranch Farms music gazebo.”

Other projects up Pryor’s sleeve are recruiting interns from Cuesta College’s culinary program for hands-on experience; using recyclable, single-serve dishes; and offering alternative delivery options.

“Sunny [Law] at Sushi Table and I are planning on sharing terrestrial-style, food-delivery bots to start, and we have been talking with multiple companies to help us get a green light from the city for autonomous delivery,” he said. “The drone delivery has so many perks I had never thought of … like the safety it provides from keeping strangers away from your home if, say, you are getting delivery for your kids while you’re away from the house.”

Pryor also plans to share his culinary wisdom via on-site classes, a podcast, and forthcoming cookbook.

Pryor’s restaurant industry-focused podcast, “Kitchen Unconfidential,” from Yes Chef Productions, “is a tool I’m going to be leveraging to cross-promote the restaurant, our catering, and online retail sales,” he said,

COME HUNGRY Substantial dishes at SLO Ranch’s Baby Bear Biscuits range from build-your-own breakfast favorites such as biscuit Benedict to lunch and dinner specials including burgers, fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and more.

while his cookbook “[dips] your toes into the kitchen as a newbie and flows into building on skills as you explore a few techniques from domestic and international styles that I hope gives the reader the tools to start a culinary journey that they can enjoy for a lifetime.”

The four restaurants celebrating their openings at the ranch on March 21 join the property’s other eateries—SLO Ranch Market deli, Lucy’s Coffee, Pardon My French Bakery, and Negranti Creamery— with Vintage Cheese, Paso Robles Brewing, and Plant Ivy coming soon. Space for a distillery is still up for grabs. ∆

Flavor Writer Cherish Whyte enjoyed moseying through SLO Ranch. She’ll be dreaming of Baby Bear’s biscuits at cwhyte@ newtimesslo.com.

FAMILY FUN SLO Ranch Farms & Marketplace is home to 17 businesses, primarily eateries, with indoor and outdoor seating, adjacent organic farmland and open space, and family activities ranging from

BILLOWY BLISS Biscuits of every imaginable flavor complemented by house-made jams and spreads are the heart of Baby Bear Biscuits Southern Café, celebrating its soft opening on March 21 at SLO Ranch Farms & Marketplace.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024-0456 (08/09/2006) New Filing The following person is doing business as GW PROPERTIES, 3026 S. Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, California 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Gordon Edmonds (2470 Victoria Avenue, #102 San Luis Obispo CA 93401) Ronald Eisworth (107 Beachcomber Shell Beach CA 93449) Suzanne Eisworth (107 Beachcomber Shell Beach CA 93449) Douglas Hollingsworth (2680 Ardilla Road Atascadero CA 93422) Leigh Ann Hollingsworth (2680 Ardilla Road Atascadero CA 93422). This business is conducted by A Joint Venture, Gordon Edmonds. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 02-26-2025.

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Subdivision Review Board

WHEN Monday, April 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM.

To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT A request by Pierson Family Trust for a first (and final) time extension (C-EXT2024-00007) for a Lot Line Adjustment/Coastal Development Permit (S000161L, COAL 01-0001) to adjust the lot lines between two parcels of 112.41 and 9.23 acres, resulting in two parcels of 20.01 (Parcel 1) and 101.63 (Parcel 2) acres, including designation of a building envelope (1.5 acres) on each resulting parcel. The project includes a Minor Use Permit/Coastal Development Permit (D000230P) for two single family residences and a Variance (DRC2017-00083) to allow grading over 30% for the driveway access to building sites. The project is located on the southwest side of Cabrillo Highway (SR 1), approximately 600 feet west of Villa Creek Road, four miles northwest of the community of Cayucos. The project site is within the Agriculture land use category and in the Estero Planning Area.

A Mitigated Negative Declaration (pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and CA Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.) has been issued on January 7, 2021, for this project. The Mitigated Negative Declaration was approved on appeal by the Board of Supervisors on September 13, 2022.

County File Number: C-EXT2024-00007

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 046-091-025, -037, -151-008

Supervisorial District: District 2

Date Accepted: 11/8/2024

WHERE

The hearing will be held in Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Jeremy Freund, Project Manager in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5621.

COASTAL APPEALABLE

If the County approves this project, that action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission. An applicant or aggrieved party may appeal to the Coastal Commission only after all possible local appeals have been exhausted pursuant to Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043(b). Local appeals must be filed using the required Planning Department form as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.042(a)(1).

Nicole Turner

Secretary

Subdivision Review Board

March 20, 2025

Wastewater Pretreatment Standards Violations

A federally mandated industrial wastewater monitoring program is in effect in the City of San Luis Obispo. The City of San Luis Obispo’s Pretreatment Program was established to protect the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) and wastewater collection system by controlling the introduction of non-domestic wastes to its facility and system. This program is required by law and uses the Federal General Pretreatment Regulations (40 CFR 403) and the City’s Sewer Use Ordinance to enforce the general discharge prohibitions and specific Categorical Pretreatment Standards.

To fulfill public participation requirements of the Pretreatment Program, significant violators of the wastewater discharge regulations must be published in the local newspaper at least once a year. Therefore, those industrial users of the City sewer system who have significantly violated discharge regulations will be published with a summary of the nature of the violation(s).

The City of San Luis Obispo has found the following industrial/ business facilities to have had significant violations during 2024: California Polytechnic State University - discharge violation of ammonia in violation of Municipal Code, Chapter 13.08, section 140. Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center - discharge violation of copper in violation of Municipal Code, Chapter 13.08, section 140.

A “significant violation” or “significant non-compliance” has been defined as any of the following: chronic violations of wastewater discharge limits (66% or more of all measurements taken during a six-month period exceed the daily maximum limit or the average limit for the same pollutant parameter); technical review criteria violations (33% or more of all measurements for each pollutant parameter taken during a six-month period equal or exceed the product of the daily average maximum limit or the average limit multiplied by the applicable technical review criteria); any other violation of a pretreatment effluent limit that has caused interference with or pass through; any discharge that has caused imminent endangerment to human health, welfare or the environment, or that has resulted in the POTW’s exercise of its emergency authority; failure to meet within 90 days after the scheduled date a compliance milestone contained in a local control mechanism or enforcement order for starting construction or attaining final compliance; failure to provide within 30 days after the due date required reports; failure to report accurately non-compliance; or any other violation which will adversely affect the operation or implementation of the local pretreatment program.

Additional information regarding the Pretreatment Program is available by contacting Chris Lehman, Wastewater Deputy Director, at clehman@slocity.org.

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING

& BUILDING

NOTICE

OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing

WHEN Friday, April 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT Hearing to consider a request by Brian Sullivan and Christina Ferrante for a Lot Line Adjustment (COAL 23-0049 / N-SUB2024-00041) to adjust the lot lines between two parcels of 85.81 and 94.05 acres each (APN: 070-351-017 and APN: 070351-019). The adjustment will result in two parcels of 72.07 and 107.79 acres each. The project will not result in the creation of any additional parcels. The parcels are designated Rural Lands and they are located approximately 7 miles southeast of the community of Santa Margarita. The site is in the Las Pilitas Sub Area of the North County Planning Area.

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this project may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the provisions of CEQA Guidelines sec. 15061(b)(3).

County File Number: N-SUB2024-00041

Supervisorial District: District 5

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 070-351-017, -019

Date Accepted: 1/22/2025

WHERE Virtual meeting via Zoom platform. Instructions on how to view and participate in the meeting remotely and provide public comment will be included in the published meeting Agenda and are posted on the Department’s webpage at: Planning Department Hearing (PDH) - County of San Luis Obispo (ca.gov)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Elizabeth Moreno, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781- 5600.

If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing.

Ysabel Eighmy

Secretary Planning Department Hearing

March 20, 2025

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing

WHEN Friday, April 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM.

To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT A request by Elpidia Roman-Arroyo for a Minor Use Permit / Coastal Development Permit (C-DRC2024-00035) to allow an existing approximately 1,144 square-foot, single-family residence to be used as a vacation rental. The proposed project is within the Residential Single-Family land use category and is located at 1510 16th Street, in the community of Los Osos. The site is in Estero Planning Area of the Coastal Zone.

Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA.

County File Number: C-DRC2024-00035

Supervisorial District: District 2 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 038-411-002

Date Accepted: 10/1/2024

WHERE Virtual meeting via Zoom platform. Instructions on how to view and participate in the meeting remotely and provide public comment will be included in the published meeting Agenda and are posted on the Department’s webpage at:

Planning Department Hearing (PDH) - County of San Luis Obispo (ca.gov)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org You may also contact Dane Mueller, Project Manager in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5600.

TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING

This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@ co.slo.ca.us by 3/28/2025 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on C-DRC2024-00035.”

If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing.

COASTAL APPEALABLE

If the County approves this project, that action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission. An applicant or aggrieved party may appeal to the Coastal Commission only after all possible local appeals have been exhausted pursuant to Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043(b). Local appeals must be filed using the required Planning Department form as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.042(a)(1).

Ysabel Eighmy

Secretary Planning Department Hearing March 20, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WHO: San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors

WHEN: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out placement of this item on the Board of Supervisors Agenda, go to the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date.

WHAT: Hearing to consider a request by the County of San Luis Obispo to submit resolutions approving the following projects for the Agricultural Preserve (“Williamson Act”) Program:

1) Proposal by Lohr Family Vineyards LP (CON2024-00006) to rescind and replace an existing agricultural preserve and land conservation contract to reflect revised property boundaries from a Lot Line Adjustment (N-SUB2023-00027/ COAL23-0020), adding ~53.37 acres that is being removed from adjacent preserve and contract under separate ownership. The property is located at 6961 Estrella Road, San Miguel, approximately 3.1 miles southeast of San Miguel in the El Pomar-Estrella Sub-area of the North County Planning Area.

2) Proposal by NuevaLove, LLC (CON2024-00007) to rescind and replace an existing agricultural preserve and land conservation contract to reflect revised property boundaries from a Lot Line Adjustment (N-SUB2023-00027/ COAL23-0020), removing approximately 53.37 acres that is to be added to an adjacent preserve and contract under separate ownership. The property is located at 6955 Estrella Road, San Miguel, approximately 3.8 miles southeast of San Miguel in the El Pomar-Estrella Sub-area of the North County Planning Area.

WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the hearing all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: You may contact Kip Morais, Planner, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 200, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, (805) 781-5136. The staff report will be available for review the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Also to be considered is the environmental determination that the projects are categorically exempt under CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(2). A Notice of Exemption has been prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15062 for each project. The projects are covered by Class 17 Categorical Exemptions (State CEQA Guidelines section 15306) from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Anyone interested in commenting or receiving a copy of the proposed Environmental Document should submit a written statement to the County Department of Planning and Building at the address above. Comments will be accepted up until completion of the public hearing(s).

**If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing**

DATED: March 4, 2025

Matthew P. Pontes, County Administrative Officer and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board

By /s/Sandy Current, Deputy Clerk March 6 & 20, 2025

MARCH 11, 2025 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING BRIEF

Items 1-23, 33: Consent Agenda, Ordinance Nos. 3528 & Resolution (Res) Nos. 2025-029 thru 2025-035, approved as amended.

Item 24: Public Comment Period – Items not on the agenda: P. McGibney; D. Terrell; D. Yohe; J. Mansfield-Well; J. Jamek; L. Parks; J. Swanson & G. Kirkland: speak. No action taken.

Item 25: FY 2024-25 2nd Qtr. Financial Status Report, rec’d; various financial actions in recommendations 1-24, approved & Res. 2024-036 a correcting resolution amending Position Allocation Lists for (Fund Center) FC 132 – DA, adopted.

Item 26: Facilities & Infrastructure 5-yr Capital Improvement Plan; finds that the Plan conforms to the General Plan; & a $9,923,000 budget adjustment from the General Government Building Replacement Designation to WBS 320215 (Sheriff – Nipomo – Construct New Substation) in FC 230 – Capital Projects, approved.

Item 27: Appeal by P. McGibney – denied & Res. 2025-037, upholding the decision of the Planning Commission to approve a Variance / Minor Use Permit (MUP) / Coastal Development Permit (CDP) to allow grading on slopes in excess of 30% for construction of a single-family residence; adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), located at 2831 Alamo Dr., Los Osos, adopted.

Item 28: Appeal by P. McGibney – denied & Res. 2025-038, upholding the decision of the Planning Dept. Hearing Officer to approve a MUP/CDP to allow for the permitting & regulation of the as-built/as-used hotel/motel w/ eating & drinking establishment located at 1325 2nd St., Los Osos, exempt CEQA, adopted.

Item 29: Appeal by P. McGibney – denied & Res. 2025-039, upholding the decision of the Planning Dept. Hearing Officer to approve a MUP / CDP to allow for the permitting & regulation of the as-built/as-used hotel/ motel w/ laundry facilities, located at 1315 2nd St., Los Osos; exempt from CEQA, adopted.

Item 30: Appeal by P. McGibney – denied & Res. 2025-040, upholding the decision of the Planning Dept. Hearing Officer to approve a MUP / CDP to allow for the construction of a single-family residence; to adopt the MND per CEQA, located at 200 Madera St, Los Osos adopted.

Item 31: Closed Session: Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation - potential cases: 4. Initiation of litigation - potential cases: 3. Existing Litigation: SLO Coastkeeper, et. al. v. Co. of SLO, U.S. District Court, Central District of CA, Western Division, Case No. 2:24-CV-06854SPG-ASx; In re Wellpath Holding, Inc. et al, Case Number 24-90533 (ARP) & R. Bunnell v. Co. of SLO, SLO Superior Court, Case No. 21CV0653. Conference w/ Labor Negotiator re: employee organizations: SLOPA; SLOCEA-T&C; DCCA; Sheriffs’ Mgmt; SLOCPPOA; DSA; DAIA; SLOCPMPOA; SLOCEA – PSSC; Unrepresented Mgmt & Confidential Employees; SDSA; UDWA & Approval of Delta Dental Premium Holiday. Open Session. Report out.

Item 32: Board Members report on the new county flag in the chambers and a District 4 town hall meeting. Meeting adjourned. For more details, view meeting videos at: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/ Departments/Administrative-Office/Clerk-of-the-Board/Clerk-of-theBoard-Services/Board-of-Supervisors-Meetings-and-Agendas.aspx Matthew P. Pontes, County Administrative Officer & Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

By: Annette Ramirez, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors March 20, 2025

NOTICE: SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND INITIATION OF NONJUDICIAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS PER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 11488.4(j) TO: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

$1,580.74 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

Notice is hereby given that on December 20, 2024, the above-described property was seized at or near the intersection of Prado Street and S. Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo 93401, by the San Luis Obispo Police Department, in connection with violations of section 11378 of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/ appraised value of the property is $1,580.74

Pursuant to section 11488.4(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property with the Superior Court’s Civil Division, Room 385, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Claim forms are available from the Clerk of the above court and also online at https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/mc200.pdf.

Furthermore, an endorsed copy of the verified claim must also be served on the District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture Unit, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, 4th Floor, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, within 30 days of filing the claim with the Superior Court’s Civil Division.

Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Interested Party filing the claim are entitled to conduct reciprocal requests for discovery in preparation for a hearing. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to the proceedings unless inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in the Health and Safety Code (Section 11488.5(c)(3)). The Interested Party is entitled to legal representation at a hearing, although not one appointed at public expense, and has the right to present evidence and witnesses, and to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses, but there is no right to avoid testifying at a civil hearing.

The failure to timely file and secure a verified claim stating an interest in the property in the Superior Court will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489 without further notice or hearing.

DATED: March 3, 2025

DAN DOW

District Attorney

Kenneth Jorgensen

Deputy District Attorney

March 6, 13, & 20, 2025

NOTICE: SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND INITIATION OF NONJUDICIAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS PER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 11488.4(J) TO: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: $7,890.33 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

Notice is hereby given that on February 14, 2025, the above-described property was seized at or near 43 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, in connection with cannabis violations, to wit, section(s) 11366, 11358(C), 11359(B), 11360(A)(2), 11357(B)(2) and 11359(C) of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/appraised value of the property is $7,890.33.

Pursuant to section 11488.4(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property with the Superior Court’s Civil Division, Room 385, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Claim forms are available from the Clerk of the above court and also online at https://www. courts.ca.gov/documents/mc200.pdf.

Furthermore, an endorsed copy of the verified claim must also be served on the District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture Unit, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, 4th Floor, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, within 30 days of filing the claim with the Superior Court’s Civil Division.

Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Interested Party filing the claim are entitled to conduct reciprocal requests for discovery in preparation for a hearing. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to the proceedings unless inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in the Health and Safety Code (Section 11488.5(c)(3)). The Interested Party in entitled to legal representation at a hearing, although not one appointed at public expense, and has the right to present evidence and witnesses, and to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses, but there is no right to avoid testifying at a civil hearing.

The failure to timely file and secure a verified claim stating an interest in the property in the Superior Court will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489 without further notice or hearing.

DATED: March 11, 2025

DAN DOW District Attorney

Kenneth Jorgensen

Deputy District Attorney March 13, 20, & 27, 2025

CITY OF ATASCADERO

NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING

DATE: Tuesday, April 8, 2025

TIME: 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: City of Atascadero Council Chambers 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Atascadero will hold a PUBLIC HEARING in- person at the time and place indicated above to consider Amendments to Title 9 of the Municipal Code to establish definitions and land use standards for extended stay hotels and motels (ZCH24-0107) and adoption of a resolution amending the schedule of fees and charges for City Services. A copy of the draft resolution and fee schedule can be viewed in City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, or by contacting the Administrative Services Department at (805) 470-3428. The Amendment to Title 9 of the Municipal Code is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code § 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the enactment of this Ordinance would have a significant effect on the environment (Pub. Resources Code §21065, CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3)

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if a challenge to the above action is made in court, persons may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend in-person and will be given an opportunity to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the above-proposed project. Written comments are also accepted by the City Clerk, prior to the hearing at 6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 or cityclerk@ atascadero.org and will be distributed to the City Council. Written public comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Email comments must identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of the email. Written comments will not be read into the record.

Information regarding the hearing is filed in the Community Development Department. If you have any questions, please call Planning Services or visit the office at 6500 Palma Ave., by appointment only, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All documents related to the project will be available for review on the City’s website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at www.atascadero.org/agendas.

DATED March 17, 2025

S/ K Gleason, Planning Manager

PUBLISH: March 20, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., the Pismo Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, during which it will consider the following:

Address: Citywide

Applicant: City of Pismo Beach

Description: Introduction of an ordinance adding Chapter 8.22, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and amending section 12.20.080 of the City of Pismo Beach Municipal Code, relating to the regulation of drones.

Details about ways to participate in this meeting will be provided on the agenda posted for the meeting online at pismobeach.org/ agenda, and on the bulletin board at City Hall. The agenda will be posted in the afternoon of March 27, 2025.

You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to participate in the meeting or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. Emailed comments may be submitted to citycouncil@pismobeach.org; staff cannot guarantee that emailed comments submitted after the start of the meeting will be given full consideration before action is taken. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the City Clerk’s Office at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, prior to the meeting, or hand-delivered during the meeting no later than the comment period for this item. Oral comment may be provided prior to the meeting by calling 805773-7005 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name, and identify your item of interest. Oral comment may also be made during the meeting by attending the meeting in person in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions for participation

Staff reports, plans and other information related to these projects are available for public review from the City Clerk’s Office, by emailing City Clerk Erica Inderlied at einderlied@pismobeach.org The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Thursday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by mail or by visiting www.pismobeach.org/agenda. The Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website.

PLEASE NOTE:

If you challenge the action taken on this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the Council’s consideration of the item.

For further information, please contact Erica Inderlied, City Clerk, at einderlied@pismobeach.org or 805-773-7003.

Erica Inderlied City Clerk

March 20, 2025

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING

NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing

WHEN Friday, April 4, 2025 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT A request by the California Department of Parks and Recreation for a Minor

Use Permit / Coastal Development Permit (C-DRC2024- 00016) to allow for a remodel and addition to the existing Hearst San Simeon Bus Maintenance Facility. The project includes the replacement of approximately 7,800 squarefeet of asphalt paving area to accommodate two new bus stalls, an EV charging station island, and improved parking lot circulation. The proposed project is in the Commercial Retail and Recreation land use categories, located at 750 Hearst Castle Road in the Community of San Simeon. The project is in the Coastal Zone and North Coast Planning Area.

Also to be considered is the environmental determination. The County, as a Responsible Agency, has reviewed the Notice of Exemption previously prepared for this project by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, and finds that this determination is appropriate (pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 221000 et seq., and CA Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.).

County File Number: C-DRC2024-00016

Supervisorial District: District 2

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 011-242-011

Date Accepted: 9/26/2024

WHERE Virtual meeting via Zoom platform. Instructions on how to view and participate in the meeting remotely and provide public comment will be included in the published meeting Agenda and are posted on the Department’s webpage at: Planning Department Hearing (PDH) - County of San Luis Obispo (ca.gov)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Dane Mueller, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5600.

TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING

This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by 3/28/2025 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on C-DRC2024-00016.”

If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing.

COASTAL APPEALABLE

If the County approves this project, that action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission. An applicant or aggrieved party may appeal to the Coastal Commission only after all possible local appeals have been exhausted pursuant to Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043(b).

Local appeals must be filed using the required Planning Department form as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.042(a)(1).

Ysabel Eighmy

Secretary Planning Department Hearing March 20, 2025

PLANNING COMMISSION

PUBLIC HEARING

The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Meetings may be viewed on Government Access Channel 20 or streamed live from the City’s YouTube channel at www.youtube. com/CityofSanLuisObispo. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail delivered to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to advisorybodies@slocity.org.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEM:

• Review of text amendments to Section § 17.86.080 (“Cannabis”) of Title 17 (“Zoning Regulations”) of the Municipal Code to clarify specific land use and operational requirements for commercial cannabis activity; The proposed amendments are exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section § 15301(b)(3) (General Rule Exemption). Project Address: Citywide; Case #: CODE-0051-2025; Zones: C-R, C-S, M, BP; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant.

Contact: Ivana Gomez – 805-781-7147 –igomez@slocity.org

The Planning Commission may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Report(s) are typically available six days in advance of the meeting and can be viewed on the City’s website, under the Public Meeting Agendas web page: https:// www.slocity.org/government/mayor-and-city-council/ agendas-and-minutes. Please call The Community Development Department at (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel www.youtube.com/ CityofSanLuisObispo.

March 20, 2025

Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny

Homework: Henry James said, 'Excellence does not require perfection.' Give an example from your own life. Newsletter.freewillastrology.com

ARIES

(March 21-April 19): Cheetahs are the fastest land animals. From standing still, they can be running at 70 miles per hour three seconds later. But they can’t sustain that intensity. After a 20-second burst, they need to relax and recover. This approach serves them well, enabling them to prey on the small creatures they like to eat. I encourage you to be like a metaphorical cheetah in the coming weeks, Aries. Capitalize on the power of focused, energetic spurts. Aim for bursts of dedicated effort, followed by purposeful rest. You don’t need to pursue a relentless pace to succeed. Recognize when it’s right to push hard and when it’s time to recharge.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): Inside a kaleidoscope, the colored shards of glass are in an ever-shifting chaotic jumble. But internal mirrors present pleasing symmetrical designs to the person gazing into the kaleidoscope. I see a similar phenomenon going on in your life. Some deep intelligence within you (your higher self?) is creating intriguing patterns out of an apparent mess of fragments. I foresee this continuing for several weeks. So don’t be quick to jump to conclusions about your complicated life. A hidden order is there, and you can see its beauty if you’re patient and poised.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): Spiders spin their webs with meticulous care, crafting structures that are delicate, strong, and useful. Their silk is five times more robust than steel of the same diameter. It’s waterproof, can stretch 140 percent of its length without splitting, and maintains its sturdiness at temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees. With that in mind, Gemini, I bid you to work on fortifying and expanding your own web in the coming weeks—by which I mean your network of connections and support. It’s an excellent time to deepen and refine your relationships with the resources and influences that help hold your world together.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Chichén Itzá was a large pre-Columbian city from around 600 to 1200 CE. It was built by Mayan people in what’s now Mexico. At the city center was a pyramid, The Temple of Kukulcán. During the equinoxes, and only on the equinoxes, sunlight fell on its steps in such a way as to suggest a snake descending the stairs. The mathematical, architectural, and astronomical knowledge necessary to create this entertaining illusion was phenomenal. In that spirit, I am pleased to tell you that you are now capable of creating potent effects through careful planning. Your strategic thinking will be enhanced, especially in projects that require long-term vision. The coming weeks will be a favorable time for initiatives that coordinate multiple elements to generate fun and useful outcomes.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Fireflies produce very efficient light. Nearly all the energy expended in their internal chemical reactions is turned directly into their intense glow. By contrast, light bulbs are highly inefficient. In accordance with astrological omens, Leo, I urge you to be like a firefly in the coming weeks, not a light bulb. You will have dynamic power to convert your inner beauty into outer beauty. Be audacious! Be uninhibited! Shower the world with full doses of your radiant gifts.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Brazil nut trees grow in the Amazon—but if only they are in the vicinity of orchid bees, their sole pollinators. And orchid bees thrive in no other place except where there are lots of blooming orchids. So the Brazil nut tree has very specific requirements for its growth and well-being. You Virgos aren’t quite so picky about the influences that keep you fertile and flourishing—though sometimes I do worry about it. The good news is that in the coming months, you will be casting a wider net in quest of inspiration and support. I suspect you will gather most, maybe all, of the inspiration and support you need.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In 1858, businessperson James Miller Williams was digging a new water well on his land in Ontario, hoping to compensate for a local drought. He noticed oil was seeping out of the hole he had scooped. Soon, he became the first person in North America to develop a commercial oil well. I suspect that you, too, may soon stumble upon valuable fuels or resources, Libra—and they may be different from what you imagined you were looking for. Be alert and open-minded for unexpected discoveries.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I’ve been through the U.S. education system, and I can testify that our textbooks don’t give the French enough of the credit they deserve for helping our fledging nation gain independence from Great Britain. The 18th-century American Revolution would not have succeeded without extensive aid from France. So I’m a little late, but I am hereby showering France with praise and gratitude for its intervention. Now I encourage you, too, to compensate for your past lack of full appreciation for people and influences that have been essential to you becoming yourself. It’s a different kind of atonement: not apologizing for sins but offering symbolic and even literal rewards to underestimated helpers and supporters.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As I survey the astrological aspects, I am tempted to encourage you to be extra expansive about love. I am curious to see the scintillating intimacy you might cultivate. So, in the hope you’re as intrigued by the experimental possibilities as I am, I invite you to memorize the following words by author Maya Angelou and express them to a person with whom you want to play deeper and wilder: “You are my living poem, my symphony of the untold, my golden horizon stretched beyond what the eye can see. You rise in me like courage, fierce and unyielding, yet soft as a lullaby sung to a weary soul. You are my promise kept, my hope reborn, the infinite melody in the heart of silence. I hold you in the marrow of my joy, where you are home.”

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Four facts about a mountain goat as it navigates along steep and rocky terrain: 1. It’s strong and vigorous; 2. it’s determined and unflappable; 3. it’s precise and disciplined; 4. it calls on enormous stamina and resilience. According to my astrological analysis, you Capricorns will have maximum access to all these capacities during the coming weeks. You can use them to either ascend to seemingly impossible heights or descend to fantastically interesting depths. Trust in your power to persevere. Love the interesting journey as much as the satisfaction of reaching the goal of the journey.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The Swiss Army knife is a compact assemblage of tools. These may include a nail file, scissors, magnifying glass, screwdriver, pliers, blade, can opener, and many others. Is there a better symbol for adaptability and preparedness? I urge you to make it your metaphorical power object during the coming weeks, Aquarius. Explore new frontiers of flexibility, please. Be ready to shift perspective and approach quickly and smoothly. Be as agile and multifaceted as you dare.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): Coast redwoods are the tallest trees on the planet. If, Goddess forbid, lumber harvesters cut down one of these beauties, it can be used to build more than 20 houses. And yet each mature tree begins as a seed the size of a coat button. Its monumental growth is steady and slow, relying on robust roots and a symbiotic relationship with a fungus that enables it to absorb water from fog. I propose we make the redwood your power symbol for now, Pisces. Inspired by its process, I hope you implement the magic of persistent, incremental growth. Treasure the fact that a fertile possibility has the potential, with patience and nurturing, to ripen into a long-term asset. Trust that small efforts, fueled by collaboration, will lead to gratifying achievements. ∆