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PRIDE IN ACTION
Downtown Solvang will come alive when the fifth annual Santa Ynez Valley Pride Parade and Festival hits the streets on Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families and community members can join the parade starting by walking, marching, skating, floating, or skipping along in celebration of the LGBTQ-plus community. Food trucks, face painting, and live music from Bonnie & Co. will follow. More details can be found at syvpride.org. —Angie Stevens
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BRUNCH AND BROWSE Shop and explore, while supporting amazing local talent. May 30, 10 a.m.-noon, June 27, 10 a.m.noon, Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-noon and Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 925-0951 ext 1635. cityofsantamaria.org/. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria. DAY OF HOPE 2026 Join the 13th annual Day of Hope. Aug. 26, 7 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 739-3595. dayofhope2026. rallybound.org/. Mission Hope Cancer Center, 1325 East Church St., Santa Maria. DAY OF HOPE CAR SHOW 2026 Get ready to rev your engines for a cause! We’re thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Day of Hope Car Show. Aug. 22, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. (805) 739-3595. dayofhope2026.
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INDEX SPECIAL SUMMER EVENTS.......................13 LIVE MUSIC.....................................................14 LOCAL CONCERT SERIES ......................16 FESTIVALS ..................................................16 WINERIES & WINE BAR CONCERTS ....16 ThEATER & COMEDy ..................................17 SUMMER MOVIES .........................................18 SUMMER ART.................................................18 SPORTS & RECREATION ...........................18 NATURE & OUTDOORS ............................20 LOCAL LANDMARkS ..................................20 LECTURES & LEARNINg ...........................20 FOOD & WINE...............................................26 rallybound.org/. Mission Hope Cancer Center, 1325 East Church St., Santa Maria. FIRST FRIDAY First Friday of every month facebook.com/firstfridayoldtownorcutt/. Historic Old Town Orcutt, S. Broadway and Union Ave., Orcutt. 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. SANTA MARIA TOASTMASTERS Develop your public speaking skills at this club meeting. Second and Third Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. and Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. (805) 570-0620. Santa Maria Airport, 3217 Terminal Drive, Santa Maria. SANTA MARIA WOMEN’S NETWORK HOSTS “SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA!” The Santa Maria Women’s Network (SMWN) invites community members
to a friendly, festive gathering and an opportunity to win beautiful gift baskets! June 3, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $35. (805) 4783057. smwn.net. Santa Maria Country Club, 505 W. Waller Lane, Santa Maria. SANTA YNEZ VALLE Y
37TH SEASON OF “AN INVITATION TO DANCE” This presentation, under the direction of Christine Fossemalle and Sonia Ibarra Corona, showcases the elegance and refinement of ballet and lyrical, along with the excitement of jazz and tap, and trendy hip-hop. Each style will be set to a mix of sounds, from classical ballet to opera music, to iconic movies. June 17, 7 p.m., June 18, 7 p.m. and June 20, 7 p.m. $30. (805) 688-8494. tixtree.com/o/syvpac. Santa Ynez High School Little Theater, 2975 CA-246, Santa Ynez. SYV PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL Produced by Santa Ynez Valley nonprofit, SYV Pride, the 5th annual SYV Pride Parade & Festival is a family-friendly event in downtown Solvang. June 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (877) 327-2656. syvpride.org/. Downtown Solvang, Citywide, Solvang.
AFTERNOON BINGO Bingo with potluck. Parking in rear. Buy one of everything for $20. Guests can participate without bringing food. Look forward to a fun afternoon. Second Tuesday of every month, 12-4 p.m. All games are $1 each. (805) 736-6669. Valley of Flowers HalfCentury Club, 341 No. N St., Lompoc. THE VILLAGE TREASURE CHEST This event is for the whole family. There will be vendors selling their wears, music, facepainting, and some kind of food booth. Come out and spend part of your Saturday supporting local vendors. First Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Vandenberg Village Community Services District Office, 3745 Constellation Road, Lompoc, (805) 291-6370. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNT Y
NIPOMO LIBRARY 30TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY Enjoy a free BBQ lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., plus cake, crafts, face painting, seed planting, and a summer reading kickoff. June 10, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. sanluisobispo.librarycalendar.com/ event/summer-kick-bbq-nipomolibrary-28550. Nipomo Library, 918 W. Tefft, Nipomo, 929-3994. OCEANO SEABREEZE MARKET Enjoy an afternoon of community fun by the beach! There will be locally made handcrafted goods, music, food, and more! May 30, 12-4 p.m. Free. discoveroceanoca.com/ oceano-seabreeze-market. Oceano Elks Lodge, 410 Air Park Drive, Oceano. SAN LUIS OBISPO
BODYTRAFFIC: SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL 2026 Presented by Cal Poly Arts and Festival Mozaic, Bodytraffic has taken the contemporary dance world by storm with powerhouse performers, technical brilliance, and bold repertoire. July 16, 7:30 p.m. (805) 781-3009. calpolyarts.org/20262027-season/ bodytraffic. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.
SLO FOOD BANK OPEN HOUSE The BUTTERFLY BALL: CCSPA’S 50TH SLO Food Bank Open House gathers and YEAR ANNIVERSARY Mark this golden celebrates volunteers, donors, partners, milestone with an unforgettable evening featuring live music, dance performances, and community leaders who bring our mission to life. May 30, 3-5 p.m. Free. exceptional food and drink, inspiring (805) 238-4664. donate.slofoodbank.org. presentations, and a silent auction, all in SLO Food Bank, 1180 Kendall Road, support of the 10 California State Parks in San Luis Obispo County. Aug. 12, San Luis Obispo. 4-8 p.m. $110-$145. my805tix.com. SLO GREEK FESTIVAL Enjoy the SLO Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, Greek Festival, with authentic Greek San Luis Obispo, (805) 544-9096. food, live music, traditional dancing, and CITY FARM SLO’S YOUTH family fun. May 30, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM Check May 31, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $5. (805) 546-8337. site for more info on programming and greekfestivalslo.com/. Madonna Expo summer camps. ongoing cityfarmslo.org. Center, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO. San Luis Obispo. DEYO DANCES DEYOdance offers an SLO PHILATELIC SOCIETY The SLO emotional ride blending gravity with Philatelic Society (SLOPS) meets at the whimsey. Never been to a dance show? SLO Senior Center on the first and third This is the perfect introduction. A gift Tuesday of each month. Visitors are to the community. July 18, 7-9 p.m. and welcome. First and Third Tuesday of every July 19, 2-4 p.m. Free. (805) 540-1081. month, 1-3 p.m. SLO Senior Center, deyodances.com. Spanos Theatre, 1445 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. (805) 540-9484, slocity.org/seniors. KCBX PARKING LOT SALE Don’t miss this SLO RETIRED ACTIVE MEN MONTHLY GET-TOGETHERS SLO RAMs is a group upcoming Parking Lot Music Sale hosted of retirees that get together just for the by and benefitting KCBX and KCPR at the fun, fellowship, and to enjoy programs KCBX studios. Thousands of LPs and CDs which enhance the enjoyment, dignity, will be for sale, plus an assortment of and independence of retirement. Third other goods. May 30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. KCBX Public Radio, 4100 Vachell Ln., $31 luncheon. retiredactivemen.org/. San Luis Obispo, (805) 549-8855. MOONLIGHT HOURS The San Luis Obispo Madonna Inn Garden Room, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo. Children’s Museum offers free hours, STATE OF THE CITY Join Mayor Erica Moonlight Hours, the third Thursday of A. Stewart for an evening highlighting each month. Experience the wonder the City’s accomplishments, ongoing and get info at the link. Third Thursday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Free. (805) projects, community priorities, and vision 544-KIDS. slocm.org/moonlight-hours. for the future of San Luis Obispo. June 9, San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, 1010 5:30-7 p.m. Free. slocity.org. Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo. San Luis Obispo City Hall, 990 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-7100. PORTUGUESE, HOLY SPIRIT SOCIETY 115TH PORTUGUESE FESTA Joi. the TRANS* YOUTH PEER SUPPORT GROUP celebration to honor Saint Isabella of This group is a safe place for trans* and Portugal. There will be a rosary and gender non-conforming people, as well dance on Saturday, parade, mass, serving as those questioning, from ages of 11 to of sopas, and an auction on Sunday. 18. A facilitated emotional support group May 30, 6-11 p.m. and May 31, 8 a.m.-4 to be heard, share your story, and hear p.m. Free. (805) 458-9361. Trinity Hall, stories that may sound surprisingly like 6565 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo, SPECIAL SUMMER EVENTS continued page 14 TrinityHallSLO.com.
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