S LO h a pp e n i n g s a guide to events in
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July 7/1-8/18
Tyranny of Beauty: Paintings by Mark Beck
7/1-9/8
The Secret of Bees Traveling Exhibit
7/1-8/30 Food Truck Fridays 7/1-8/11 Recreational Swimming 7/3 Fireworks Night at SLO Blues Baseball 7/5-7/7
“Mini” California International Choral Festival
7/7
6th Annual Goldens in the Park
7/9 Global Gourmet 7/12-7/13 Seven Sisters Fest 7/12-7/14 Shrek: The Musical
All Happenings
7/12-8/4 Why Do Fools Fall In Love? 7/14
Pride in the Plaza
7/16
“Art Ways”
7/16-7/28 Festival Mozaic Summer Festival 7/19-7/21 Shrek: The Musical 7/20
22nd Annual Antique Truck Show
7/20-7/21 Central Coast Renaissance Festival 7/23 Dinner in the Mission 7/26 Fireworks Night at SLO Blues Baseball 7/28 Desert Rose Band 7/28
34th Annual San Luis Obispo Triathlon
7/30-7/31 The Young Man From Atlanta
August 8/1 Kidical Mass Family Bike Parade 8/2-8/3 Lobsterfest 8/3
Movies in the Mission
8/3-8/4 SLOSC Summer Classic 8/6
“Art Ways”
8/10
Movies in the Mission
8/10-8/11 2013 SLOSC Summer Classic 8/11 Victorian Tea 8/11 The Royal Garden Swing Orchestra 8/13 Global Gourmet 8/16-8/25 Shakespeare Shorts
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Movies in the Mission
8/27
“Art Ways”
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September 9/5 Kidical Mass Family Bike Parade 9/6-9/29 Incorruptible 9/6-9/8 La Guitarra Festival 9/7-9/8 I Madonnari Street Painting Festival 9/12 Lewis Black- The Rant Is Due 9/17
“Art Ways”
9/20-9/21 Central Coast Writers’ Conference 9/21 San Luis Obispo Blues Society Concert Series featuring James Armstrong 9/21 Hunger Walk 9/26-9/29 Sunset Magazine’s Savor The Central Coast 9/28 Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell 9/28-11/2 Ana Serrano Art Exhibit 9/29
The Savor Run
9/30
BANFF Radical Reels
Sports Blues Baseball bluesbaseball.com Cal Poly Sports gopoly.com SLO Soccer slosoccer.com SLO Rugby slorugby.org
Ongoing Events Art After Dark First Friday every month Bike Happening First Thursday every month Concerts in the Plaza Every Friday June - September Dallidet Adobe Tours Every Sunday Historic Jack House & Garden Tours Every Sunday April - December Historic Walking Tours Download free any time with iTunes
Photo by Wade Tillotson
Moonlight Hours at SLO Children’s Museum Third Thursday every month Ranger-Led Hikes Every Sunday Saturdays at the Garden Second Saturday every month SLO Skate Park Friday Night Skate Every Friday Story Time at SLO Library Preschool (Ages 3 – 6) on Tuesdays Toddler (Ages 0 – 3) on Thursdays Youth Open Gym Every Sunday
Photo by Barry Lewis
Adult Open Gym Every Thursday Farmers Market on Higuera Street Every Thursday Farmers Market on Broad Street Every Tuesday Farmers Market on Madonna Road Every Saturday Farmers Market on Tank Farm Road Every Sunday
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ARTS & CULTURE HAPPENINGS Tyranny of Beauty: Paintings by Mark Beck San Luis Obispo Museum of Art through August 18, 11 AM – 5 PM (closed tuesdays in september) sloma.org
Arts & Culture
Mark Beck’s artwork has been described as strange yet beautiful. Come check out his painting exhibit that features landscapes, portraits, and iconic images of America and the American Dream.
2013 “Mini” California International Choral Festival Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa July 5 – 6, 8 PM Cuesta College Cultural & Performing Arts Center July 7, 3 PM vocalarts.org Sit back and enjoy music from three California choirs without a competition element. Organizers plan to eventually hold a full-scale festival and competition by 2016, so come enjoy this event as it continues to grow.
Pride in the Plaza Mission Plaza July 14, 12 – 5:30 PM slopride.com Bring the whole family to enjoy this celebration with fantastic music and performances. The kids play area includes bounce houses, face painting, and arts and crafts. Adults can enjoy a full bar with beer and wine, vendor booths and a full food court.
“Art Ways” San Luis Obispo Museum of Art July 16, August 6, August 27, September 17, 12 – 1 PM sloma.org “Art Ways” provides a perfect opportunity for friends of the Museum of Art to get acquainted and re-acquainted with the museum and all it offers. Karen Kile, executive director will present a short overview of the past, present, and future of SLOMA. Ruta Saliklis, director of exhibitions and development will talk about current and future exhibits and programs, and may conduct a behind the scenes tour or introduce a special guest.
Festival Mozaic Summer Festival Various venues July 16 – 28, times vary festivalmozaic.com Festival Mozaic presents chamber music, orchestra and educational music in historical venues across San Luis Obispo. Festival visitors can take advantage of the Central Coast’s wineries, restaurants, and much more.
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22nd Annual Antique Truck Show Trinity Hall July 20, 9 AM central-coast-aths.org Interested in trucks? Come out to the Antique Truck Show to see big trucks, small trucks, shiny trucks, and even rusty trucks.
Arts & Culture
Central Coast Renaissance Festival Laguna Lake Park July 20 – 21, 10 AM – 6 PM (5 PM on sunday) ccrenfaire.com Travel back to 1585 Donneybrooke, an English Renaissance village, that more than 800 costumed participants converge to create. Visitors can enjoy a royal jousting match or a good old-fashioned meat pie. Just don’t forget to pay your respects to Her Majesty the Queen!
The Royal Garden Swing Orchestra at SLO Botanical Garden SLO Botanical Garden August 11, 4 PM slobg.com This summer enjoy an incredible lineup of talented musicians from across the musical spectrum. The garden’s unique and beautiful indoor venue creates an intimate yet energized concert. If you enjoy good music, you’re sure to enjoy this event!
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I Madonnari Street Painting Festival Mission Plaza September 7 – 8, 10 AM – 6 PM imadonnarifestival.com Come watch street painters transform Mission Plaza using pastels on pavement to create 150 vibrant and colorful large-scale works of art.
Central Coast Writers’ Conference Cuesta College
Arts & Culture
September 20 – 21, times vary communityprograms.net This conference provides intimate, small-group workshops for writers who want to improve their skills, network with other writers, and connect with editors, agents and publishers.
San Luis Obispo Blues Society Concert Series featuring James Armstrong SLO Vets Hall September 21, 8 PM sloblues.org Guitarist, singer and songwriter James Armstrong is a master of the West Coast blues style. Tickets are sold at the door.
Ana Serrano Art Exhibit Cal Poly University Art Gallery, Dexter Hall September 28 – November 2, tuesday – saturday, 11 AM – 4 PM artgallery.calpoly.edu Ana Serrano is first-generation Mexican American inspired by both the cultural contexts in her life. Her work bears reference to those in low socioeconomic positions, focusing on customs and beliefs as well as architecture, fashion, and informal economies.
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Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly pacslo.org
Shrek: The Musical Alex and Faye Spanos Theatre July 12 – 13 & 19 – 20, 7 PM July 14 & 21, 2 PM
Desert Rose Band Alex and Faye Spanos Theatre July 28, 7:30 PM Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Chris Hillman and Desert Rose Band members perform an all-acoustic show benefiting St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church.
Arts & Culture
“Shrek: The Musical,” based on the Oscarwinning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage. Featuring a terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs and great dancing, “Shrek: The Musical” is fun for everyone.
La Guitarra Festival Christopher Cohan Center September 6 – 8, times vary This three-day festival is a “Celebration of Guitar,” featuring 15 artists in nine concerts, five Master Classes, and a free lecture.
Lewis Black – The Rant Is Due Christopher Cohan Center September 12, 8 PM Lewis Black is an American comedian, author, playwright, social critic and actor. Lewis was voted 11th in Comedy Central’s Stand Up Showdown in 2010, so you won’t want to miss this night of laughs!
Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell Christopher Cohan Center September 28, 8 PM Emmylou Harris is a 12-time Grammy Award winner, and has gained admiration for her straightforward songwriting and incomparable expressive singing. Rodney Crowell will be joining her for their “Old Yellow Moon” tour, the first official collaboration from the two of them since Crowell joined Harris’ Hot Band in 1975.
BANFF Radical Reels Christopher Cohan Center September 30, 7 PM The Radical Reels Tour presents dynamic, high-adrenaline films featuring sports such as skiing, climbing, kayaking, snowboarding, and mountain biking, as well as new sports such as snow-kiting and speed riding. July – September 2013
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SLO LITTLE THEATRE Performances slolittletheatre.org
Why Do Fools Fall In Love? July 12 – August 4, showtimes vary When four girlfriends gather to celebrate an upcoming wedding, they end up sharing more than just a great time.
Arts & Culture
The Young Man From Atlanta July 30 – 31, showtimes vary An “Ubu’s Other Shoe” staged reading of this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama.
Shakespeare Shorts August 16 – 25, showtimes vary Two hilarious, one-act plays based on the works of William Shakespeare. This is a show you won’t want to miss.
Incorruptible September 6 – 29, showtimes vary Photo by Wade Tillotson
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A Dark Comedy about the Dark Ages.
FOOD AND WINE Happenings Food Truck Fridays Tolosa Winery JuLy 1 – August 30, 5 – 7:30 PM tolosawinery.com Kick off the weekends every Friday evening this summer with Food Truck Fridays on the beautiful Tolosa Winery patio. Guests will enjoy live music, wine and food.
El Chorro Regional Park July 12 – 13, times vary sevensistersfest.com The concept behind the event is simple— to celebrate music, art and life in San Luis Obispo County’s visually stunning environment, and have FUN doing it! Bridging the gap between genres and generations, this two-day festival features eclectic, nonstop music, on-site festival camping, a grand tasting with more than 30 craft breweries, artisan wines, delicious eats, retail and art vendors, outdoor activities and much more!
Food & Wine
Seven Sisters Fest
Dinner in the Mission Mission Plaza July 23, 5:30 PM festivalmozaic.com Join friends and festival artists for a celebration of California Mission’s cuisine. The menu will mix baroque-era Spanish and indigenous flavors, that are to sure to wow guests.
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Lobsterfest Chamisal Vineyards August 2, 6 – 9:30 PM August 3, 5 – 8:30 PM chamisalvineyards.com
Food & Wine
A throwback to a time when life was simpler, Lobsterfest at Chamisal Vineyards in Edna Valley showcases award-winning wines alongside a feast of lobster, oysters and crepes.
Photo by Elizabeth Reed
Sunset Magazine’s Savor The Central Coast Various venues September 26 – 29, times vary savorcentralcoast.com This four-day experience will showcase local winemakers, brew masters, chefs, artisanal food purveyors, fisherman, farmers, and entrepreneurs from this unspoiled region.
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SOCIAL & RECREATION Happenings The Secret of Bees Traveling Exhibit SLO Children’s Museum through September 8
slocm.org In this exhibit, children can study an observation hive, dress like honey bees, gather pollen and then “fly” to the garden of five-foot tall flowers and a hive. Kids also have the option to don beekeeper protective gear and work real wooden hives, then extract “honey” from the frames and sell it at the roadside stand.
Social & Recreation
monday – wednesday, 10 AM – 3 PM thursday – saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM sunday, 1 – 5 PM
Recreational Swimming SLO Swim Center July 1 – August 11, 1:45 – 4 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Open for swim, dive or play. Diving boards are available and a few lanes are open for adult lap swimmers.
Fireworks Night at SLO Blues Baseball Stadium at Sinsheimer Park July 3 & 26, 6 PM bluesbaseball.com Join us on these special nights for a spectacular fireworks show immediately following the SLO Blues Baseball game.
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SOCIAL & RECREATION
6th Annual “Goldens in the Park” Laguna Lake Park July 7, 12 – 4 PM slocountygoldenretrievers.com Bring your Golden Retriever out for an afternoon of fun at the park!
Global Gourmet Ludwick Community Center July 9 & August 13, 5 – 7 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Enjoy this unique way to learn from local chefs in an intimate setting. After the demonstration of specialized cooking techniques and preparation methods, participants have the opportunity to indulge in a sample of the delicious dishes prepared.
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34th Annual San Luis Obispo Triathalon Sinsheimer Park/ SLO Swim Center July 28, check-in starts at 6 AM, individual start times vary slocity.org/parksandrecreation This short course triathlon consists of a half-mile swim, 15-mile bike and 3.1-mile run.
Mitchell Park August 1 & September 5, 5:30 PM slokidicalmass.org All rides will begin at Mitchell Park and end in the Mission Plaza. Bring a helmet and get ready to have fun. The parade themes will be rainbows (Aug. 1) and unicorns (Sept. 5). Everybody, including parents, must be on a bicycle to participate in the parade!
Social & Recreation
Kidical Mass Family Bike Parade
Photos by Barry Lewis
2013 SLOSC Summer Classic Various venues August 3 – 4, August 10 – 11, times vary slosoccer.com The San Luis Obispo Soccer Club invites you to attend its 25th Annual Summer Classic Tournament. This local tournament draws approximately 180 teams from both Northern and Southern California.
Movies in the Mission Mission Plaza Amphitheater August 3, 10 & 17, 7 – 9 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Free movies at the Mission provide cinematic fun in a unique outdoor setting.
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Victorian Tea Historic Jack House and Gardens August 11, 1:30 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation
SOCIAL & RECREATION
Experience the Jack House and Gardens with a traditional Victorian era formal tea in the garden and a guided tour of the house. Limited seating available.
Hunger Walk St. Stephens Episcopal Church September 21, 2 PM slofoodbank.org Walk to support the Food Bank Coalition’s efforts to help thousands of individuals and their struggling families receive nutritious food in SLO County. Whether you walk solo, with family and with friends, you’ll be helping to “end hunger one step at a time.”
The Savor Run San Luis Obispo Mission Plaza September 29, 7 – 10 AM centralcoastcancerchallenge.com The 5K, 10K and “fastest mile” races will start and finish at the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, winding through downtown. Runners are rewarded after the race with a gourmet pancake breakfast.
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Ongoing Events San Luis Obispo Sports Teams Cal Poly Sports
Blues Baseball
gopoly.com
bluesbaseball.com
SLO SOCCER
Art After Dark Art Galleries in San Luis Obispo First Friday every month, 6 – 9 PM artsobispo.org/artafterdark Art After Dark is truly a treat for the art enthusiast. Visit more than 20 galleries and non-traditional art venues as they spotlight the best established and emerging local artists, as well as the occasional works of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists.
Ongoing Events
slosoccer.com
SLO Rugby
slorugby.org
Adult Open Gym Ludwick Community Center Thursdays, 12 – 2 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Enjoy playing basketball and other gym sports while meeting new people in a friendly atmosphere.
Bike Happening Starts in Mission Plaza First Thursday every month, 9:30 PM bikehappening.org Join hundreds of costumed bikers in a casual ride through downtown. Whether you dust off your old cruiser or bring out your pricey pride and joy, this ride is sure to be fun for everyone. Don’t forget to check the website for each month’s theme.
Concerts in the Plaza Mission Plaza Fridays, June 14 – September 16, 5 – 8 PM downtownslo.com Thousands of people flock to Mission Plaza in downtown SLO to see 15 of the area’s greatest musical groups. A special triple-header has been added this year. Local restaurants provide snacks and food for hungry concertgoers, while Firestone Walker Brewery and Edna Valley Vineyard supply beer and wine for purchase.
Dallidet Adobe Tours Dallidet Adobe Sundays, 1 – 4 PM historycenterslo.org Step back in time to visit one of the oldest homes on the Central Coast, nestled in a beautiful garden in the center of downtown San Luis Obispo. July – September 2013
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Ongoing Events
Farmers Markets Downtown SLO
Madonna Rd
Higuera Street
Cost Plus World Market Parking Lot
Every Thursday, 6 – 9 PM downtownslo.com
Every Saturday, 8 – 10:30 AM
Broad Street SLO Grange Hall Parking Lot
slocountyfarmers.org
Long Street 3889 Long Street
Every Tuesday, 3 – 6 PM
Every Sunday, 10 AM – 2 PM
slocountyfarmers.org
sloccfm.com
Historic Jack House and Garden Tours Historic Jack House Sundays, April – December, 1 – 4 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Specially trained in the history of the Jack Family, docents conduct guided tours and its turn-of-the-century estate.
Historic Walking Tours Downtown San Luis Obispo historycenterslo.org Download free any time with iTunes and enjoy!
Moonlight Hours at SLO Children’s Museum SLO Children’s Museum Third Thursday every month, 5 – 8 PM slocm.org Play at the San Luis Obispo Children’s museum for free. Whether you’re digging deep in the Caves of Exploration or having fun at Jelly Bean Junction, there’s something for everyone.
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Saturdays at the Garden San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Second Saturday every month, 1 – 3 PM Speakers cover a wide range of topics from plants structures to sustainable garden design. This monthly educational program provides activities for children during the adult program.
Ongoing Events
Ranger-Led Hikes City Open Space Sundays, 1 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Join a City Ranger for hikes of beautiful local open spaces. Hikers learn about geology, vegetation and wildlife.
SLO Skate Park Friday Night Skate Santa Rosa Park Fridays, dusk – 10 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Come to the SLO Skate Park and enjoy some nighttime skate fun.
Story Time at SLO Library San Luis Obispo Public Library Preschool (Ages 3 – 6) Tuesdays, 10:10 AM Toddler (Ages 0 – 3) Thursdays, 10:10 AM slolibrary.org/programs.htm Kids love story time. This SLO library program is just right for toddlers and preschool-age children, and offers a great way to teach them the magic of reading.
Youth Open Gym Ludwick Community Center Sundays, 12 – 4 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Enjoy playing basketball and other gym sports while meeting new people in a friendly atmosphere. July – September 2013
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