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California Western Monarch Day Celebration
Date(s):
Feb.
4th,
2012
Plans are in place for a joyful celebration of Western Monarch Day at the Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove. There will be butterfly talks and educational booths for adults, as well as art activities for children. The main attraction, however, is the thousands of Monarchs hanging in huge clusters from the eucalyptus and pine trees in the grove. The grove will remain open through the month of February from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm with docents providing daily talks at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. For more information, please visit www.MonarchButterfly.org.
Times: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Monarch Butterfly Grove
Address: Monarch Butterfly Grove, Hwy. 1
Event City: Pismo Beach
Phone: 805.773.7034
Parking: Free
Low Admission: Free
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Special Events
$5 BOTTOMLESS MIMOSA BRUNCH EVERY SUNDAY
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Sunday
COME JOIN US FOR SUNDAY FOOTBALL AND $5 BOTTOMLESS MIMOSA BRUNCH ON SUNDAYS!!! BRUNCH ITEMS INCLUDE: NUTELLA CREPES OMELETS FRITTATAS STEAK SANDWICHES BBQ PIZZAS EGG PIZZAS FRUIT SALADS!
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Vieni Vai Trattoria
Address: 690 Higuera St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.544.5282
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Art Exhibit "The Dancing Brush"
Date(s):
Through Apr.
2nd,
2012
Recurring daily
The Gallery at Vina Robles is proud to announce their latest art exhibition "The Dancing Brush" of Chinese brush painting. The show will feature both paintings and calligraphy done on rice papers in the traditional Chinese manner. You are invited to come experience the heart and mind of this ancient tradition daily at The Gallery at Vina Robles through April 2, 2012.
Times: Winter 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Summer 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: The Gallery at Vina Robles
Address: 3700 Mill Rd.
Event City: Paso Robles
Phone: 805.227.4812
High Admission: Complimentary
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Artists' Reception
Date(s):
Feb.
4th,
2012
Join us in celebrating the opening of our latest art exhibition "The Dancing Brush" featuring both paintings and calligraphy done on rice papers in the traditional Chinese manner. The afternoon will include wine tasting, light appetizers, and harp music by Toni Destro. This event is complimentary and open to the public. No RSVPs are required. The current exhibit will run through April 2, 2012 and is open daily during tasting room hours.
Times: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: The Gallery at Vina Robles
Address: 3700 Mill Rd.
Event City: Paso Robles
Phone: 805.227.4812
High Admission: Complimentary
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Bryce Vinokurov: Foodies In Exile
Date(s):
Feb.
3rd
–
26th,
2012
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Bryce Vinokurov's mostly abstract and satirical artwork revolves around a group of foodies who are not set in a specific time or space. Mr. Vinokurov enjoys the idea of these foodies exiled to an idyllic place where they are cooking on grills and fighting over recipes and truffle pigs. The inspiration for the landscape these foodies often find themselves in, and the composition of these groups are heavily influenced by the painters Giotto, Piero della Francesca, and Lorenzetti.
Times: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
Address: 1010 Broad St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.543.8562
Parking: Metered Street
Low Admission: Free
High Admission: Free
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Cal Poly "A Night at the Mission" Chamber Ensembles Concert
Date(s):
Feb.
4th,
2012
Beautiful music performed by our chamber ensembles: ◦ Brass Choir ◦ Brass Quintets ◦ Clarinet Ensemble ◦ Flute Choir ◦ Saxophone Quartets ◦ String Quartets ◦ Woodwind Quintets
Times: 8:00 pm
Location: Mission San Luis Obispo
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Father Daughter Dance
Date(s):
Feb.
4th,
2012
This special event was designed just for young ladies ages 3 to 18 and the special man in their lives… Dad! We are proud to host a semi-formal evening full of dancing and fun on Sat, February 4 from 6:00-8:30 pm. Pre-registration is required by January 31 to attend this memorable affair. This event SELLS OUT every year, so register early! Price includes admission, snacks, beverages, and of course, flowers for dad’s “date.” Fee: $25/couple & $10/ add'l child Location: Pismo Beach Vets' Hall.
Times: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Pismo Beach Vets' Hall
Address: 780 Bello St.
Event City: Pismo Beach
Phone: 805.773.7063
Sponsor: Pismo Beach Recreation
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First Saturday - Paso Robles
Date(s):
Through Dec.
1st,
2012
Recurring monthly on the 1st Saturday
The first Saturday of every month, enjoy an early evening of music, art and wine at downtown wine tasting rooms. Local artists will delight and inspire you and local musicians will entertain you. Many winereis offer free snacks, and some offer free wine tastings.
Times: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Downtown Paso Robles
Event City: Paso Robles
Phone: 805.238.4103
Parking: Free on local streets
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Graphic Dreaming: 1001 Nights with Philip Carey
Date(s):
Feb.
3rd
–
27th,
2012
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Philip Carey tends to remember his numerous and wacky dreams. When he awakens, Mr. Carey spends the mornings drawing the stories using the ubiquitous 3 x 5 Post-It note. This keeps the art and text to the bare essentials. The exhibit will include a massive 8 x 10 foot collage of meeting notes along with original music. The installation will also include a large 3 dimensional work that addresses his thoughts on recent health concerns.
Times: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
Address: 1010 Broad St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.543.8562
Parking: Metered Street
Low Admission: Free
High Admission: Free
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Greater Tuna
Date(s):
Through Mar.
4th,
2012
Meet the citizens of Tuna, the third smallest town in Texas, as presented by Thurston and Arles in a hilarious "tour de farce" of quick-change artistry that must be seen to be believed. This hilarious comedy affectionately comments on small-town, Southern life in a way that is as clever as it is entertaining. Sit back, relax and hoot and holler as you explore this small West Texas town. It's a barrel of laughs y'all!
Times: Times Vary
Location: Great American Melodrama & Vaudville Show
Address: 1863 Front St.
Event City: Oceano
Phone: 805.489.2499
Parking: Free on Site
Low Admission: $14
High Admission: $22
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Houston Jones
Date(s):
Feb.
4th,
2012
HOUSTON JONES is an Americana quintet that performs a mostly original repertoire ranging from bluegrass and folk to blues and gospel. The band features Glenn Houston (lead guitar), Travis Jones (lead vocal, acoustic guitar), Henry Salvia (keyboard, accordion), Chris Kee (standup bass, cello, acoustic guitar), and Peter Tucker (drums). It is worth noting that Chris, Peter and Glenn are all alumni of the Waybacks. "A confluence of sublime talent." - San Francisco Chronicle
Times: 7:00 pm
Location: United Church of Christ
Address: 11245 Los Osos Valley Rd.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.544.1323
Sponsor: SLOfolks
High Admission: $20
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Immersion
Date(s):
Feb.
2nd
–
4th,
2012
Recurring daily
Cal Poly’s Orchesis Dance Company presents its 42nd anniversary concert “Immersion” Jan. 27 through Feb. 4 at the Alex and Faye Spanos Theatre at Cal Poly. Contemporary choreography, live music and a new company of dancers create a high-powered performance for Cal Poly’s College of Liberal Arts Dance Program.
Times: 8:00 pm
Location: Alex & Faye Spanos Theatre
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Interactive Science Center
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The Children’s Interactive Science Center at the Exploration Station is open for Families to come and visit Thurs. and Fri. 12-5pm and Saturdays 11-5pm. This Center is designed for youth of all ages, and is filled with interactive science exhibits that have been created to inspire and educate. We also offer Birthday parties, LEGO Club, Field Trips, and more. Admission to the center is $2 for kids, $3 for adults. See our website for more information, www.explorationstation.org
Times: Thurs - Fri, 12:00 - 5:00 pm & Sat 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Address: 867 Ramona Ave.
Event City: Grover Beach
Phone: 805.473.1421
Sponsor: Exploration Station
Parking: Free
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Monarch Butterfly Tours
Date(s):
Through Feb.
29th,
2012
Each year thousands of vibrant orange and black Monarch Butterflies flock to Pismo Beach, seeking shelter from the freezing northern winters. From late October to February, the butterflies cluster in the limbs of a grove of Eucalyptus trees at Pismo State Beach. The grove is easily accessible. It is located on State Highway 1 at the south boundary of the city limits of Pismo Beach. More info at MonarchButterfly.org
During the season the Docent Trailer opens at 10am and closes at 4pm daily. Daily talks happen at 11am and 2pm, weather permitting.
Times: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Address: Pismo State Beach, Hwy 1
Event City: Pismo Beach
Phone: 800.443.7778
Parking: Free on Site
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SLO Symphony: Suite Serenades
Date(s):
Feb.
4th,
2012
Composed during World War II, Britten's Serenade is a musical setting of a selection of six poems by British poets on the subject of night. The one and only Richard Todd will return to SLO to "set the wild echoes flying!" joined by acclaimed tenor Christopher Cock. A world premiere re-imagining of a Mozart Horn Concerto by Dr. Craig Russell entitled Allegro for Horn and Orchestra, along with Mozart's Symphony No.4 and Stravinsky's joyful Pulcinella Suite.
Times: 8:00 pm
Location: Cohan Center, Performing Arts Center
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
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Super Bowl Sunday Trailwerk at MdO
Date(s):
Feb.
5th,
2012
Join over 100 volunteers for the 25th annual Super Bowl Sunday Trailwork Day at Montana de Oro State Park. Meet at Spooners Cove Park Headquarters. Event T-shirts, food and refreshments before and after. Please wear work clothes, hats, and boots. We'll take care of the rest.
Times: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Montana de Oro State Park
Event City: Los Osos
Phone: 547.9025
Sponsor: Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bikers/ San Luis Obispo Parks Open Space and Trails Foundation / State Parks Foundation
Parking: free
High Admission: free
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The Chosen Ones
Date(s):
Through Feb.
27th,
2012
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The Chosen Ones features an assortment of prints from two of Sandow Birk's most recent series: The Leading Causes of Death in America and The Rake's Progress. In The Leading Causes, the images are a harkening back to the Ashcan School and the work of George Wesley Bellows (1882-1925). Each image relates to a specific cause of death: heart attack, diabetes, drinking, smoking, stroke, HIV, and cancer.
Times: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
Address: 1010 Broad St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.543.8562
Parking: Metered Street
Low Admission: Free
High Admission: Free
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Traces, Marks & Fragments: Juried Exhibition of Traditional Printmaking
Date(s):
Through Feb.
26th,
2012
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The Central Coast Printmakers sent a call for California artists working in primarily traditional printmaking methods such as intaglio, lithography, serigraphy, monoprints and monotypes. The exhibit juror is Sandow Birk, a Los Angeles artist, is a well-traveled graduate of the Otis/Parson's Art Institute.
Times: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
Address: 1010 Broad St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.543.8562
Parking: Metered Street
Low Admission: Free
High Admission: Free
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On-Going Events
Bike, Hike and Kayak Trips
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
Come explore the amazing outdoor world of the Central Coast Outdoors with us. Ten unique day trips to choose from, including bicycling the legendary Pacific Coast Highway, hiking magical Big Sur and kayaking among the profusion of bird life in Morro Bay. Day trips depart most Saturdays and Sundays. Weekday private tours also available (minimum 2 people). All trips include necessary transportation, a gourmet picnic lunch and knowledgeable guide(s). Bike rentals available. Reservations required.
Location: Countywide
Event City: Countywide
Phone: 888.873.5610
Sponsor: Central Coast Outdoors
Parking: Free
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Farmer's Market - Paso Robles
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Saturday
Every Saturday enjoy the "Country Farm & Craft Market". Farm produce, quality fine crafts & art, pony rides, petting zoo, baked goods and free coffee! Live entertainment. All in a beautiful park in downtown. Taste the best of the Central Coast ! Held year-round.
Times: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Downtown City Park
Address: 11th & Spring Streets
Event City: Paso Robles
Phone: 805.748.0512
Parking: Free on Street
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Farmer's Market - San Luis Obispo
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Sunday
Join us every Sunday from 10:00AM to 2:00PM for a delightful and unique farmers market conveniently located on Tank Farm Road, one block east of South Higuera Street. This market consists of certified produce from local farmers, a variety of freshly prepared food, as well as entertainment for guests of all age. Hosted every Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Kennedy Club Fitness parking lot.
Times: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Kennedy Club Fitness Parking Lot
Address: 3889 Long St. (Rain or Shine)
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.781.3488
Parking: Free on Site
Low Admission: Free
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Farmer's Market - Templeton
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Saturday
Every Saturday morning, enjoy buying really fresh fruit & vegetables and more. Also baked Italian pretzels, cookies, breads, and more. Held year-round. This is usually the biggest Farmers Market in the County. Held on Streets surrounding beautiful downtown park. Taste the difference! Taste the best of the Central Coast !
Times: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Downtown City Park
Address: 6th & Crocker St.
Event City: Templeton
Phone: 805.239.6535
Parking: Free on Street
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Food Tasting and Walking Tour
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
Are you hungry to discover new tastes, savory new restaurants tucked down back alleys, and other seriously delicious food finds that celebrate the food and wine lifestyle of San Luis Obispo? Join us for a leisurely walking food and wine tasting tour of downtown San Luis Obispo. You'll enjoy our stories of the history, culture and lifestyle of the area while discovering little known, though delicious, side-street venues. All food and wine included - you'll leave full and happy!
Times: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Downtown San Luis Obispo
Address: Provided with Ticket Purchase
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 800.979.3370
Parking: Free
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Go Bike Riding!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
SLO County is a biker's mecca. Lots of great paved roads (many with marked bicycle shoulders), mostly light traffic, courteous drivers, mild weather and great scenery. Roads range from easy family rides to the most strenous and exhilarating. No wonder the Tour of Caifornia Bicycle Race has swept through SLO County several times, and Team Columbia is based here. The local SLO County Bicycle Club has an elaborate series of maps with details on popular bicycling local routes. Check them out!
Location: County Wide
Event City: County Wide
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Hike the Pecho Coast Trail
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Saturday
Every Wednesday and Saturday take a guided hike along the beautiful Pecho Coast Trail to the historic Point San Luis Lighthouse, built in 1890. Along the way see beautiful views of the harbor and learn the history of the trail and the Lighthouse. The trail is only open during these times. You must be 9 years or older, and you must be in good physical shape, the hike is somewhat strenuous. Hikes last about 4 hours. Saturday offers one fast and one slower hike. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED and can be made by visiting the website or calling 805-541-TREK. Rain the day before will cancel the hike.
Times: 8:45 am
Address: Pecho Coast Trail
Event City: Avila Beach
Phone: 805.541.8735
Parking: Free in nearby lot
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Hike through Nature!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
On selected Saturdays and Sundays, you can take a free docent-led hike on one of the many great hiking trails in the area. Hikes range from easy to arduous. OR, hike with a friend (for safety's sake) on any day. Hikes are led by ECOSLO or the Parks Deparment of the City of SLO. (Be sure to wear appropriate shoes and bring water.) "Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints."
Location: Hiking Trails
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.544.1777
Parking: Free
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Live Music at SLO Brewing Co.
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
Most nights, enjoy live entertainment by professional local and touring bands in one of the premier venues in downtown San Luis Obispo. Full bar available.
Times: Time vary, most 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: SLO Brew
Address: 1119 Garden St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.543.2045
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Morro Bay Art Center
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
Enjoy a non-profit local collective art gallery. Exhibits change about every 6 weeks. Located in charming downtown Morro Bay. Funds art activities in area. Organization also manages the Morro Bay "Art in the Park" on Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day weekends.
Times: 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
Location: Morro Bay Art Association
Address: 835 Main St.
Event City: Morro Bay
Phone: 805.772.2504
Parking: Free on street
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Observe Native Birds!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
The migratory birds are gone, leaving the year round inhabitants to themselves, including the stunning Blue Heron. The County, especially near Morro Bay, is one of the top bird-watching sites in the USA. (Look for everything from Hummingbirds to Bald Eagles.)
Times: Daylight Hours
Event City: County Wide
Phone: 800.231.0592
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Observe Native Birds!
Date(s):
Through Mar.
31st,
2012
Recurring daily
Look for the amusing Brown Pelicans. They are usually in the county from June to March. The County, especially near Morro Bay, is one of the top bird-watching sites in the USA. (Look for everything from Hummingbirds to Bald Eagles.)
Times: Daylight Hours
Event City: County Wide
Phone: 800.231.0591
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Observe Native Birds!
Date(s):
Through Mar.
31st,
2012
Recurring daily
Look for the beautiful, tall White Egrets. They are usually in San Luis Obispo County from September - March. The County, especially near Morro Bay, is one of the top bird-watching sites in the USA. (Look for everything from Hummingbirds to Bald Eagles.)
Times: Daylight Hours
Event City: County Wide
Phone: 800.231.0592
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Observe Native Birds!
Date(s):
Through Mar.
31st,
2012
Recurring daily
Look for the beautiful tall white egrets. They are usually in San Luis Obispo County September - March. The County, especially near Morro Bay, is one of the top bird-watching sites in the USA. (Look for everything from Hummingbirds to Bald Eagles.)
Times: Daylight Hours
Event City: County Wide
Phone: 800.231.0592
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Piedras Blancas Lighthouse Tours - Ragged Point
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday morning, enjoy a special tour of the historic Piedras Blancas Light House and Light Station grounds. Meet at the former Piedras Blancas Motel, about 1.5 miles north of the Lighthouse on Highway 1. You will be met there and escorted to the lighthouse in your car. No tours on Federal Holidays. No pets allowed. Do NOT wait at entrance to Lighthouse. Groups of 10 or more need to make special arrangements. $10 adults/ $5 for children 6-17, Children under 5 are free. Call 805-927-7361 or email PiedrasBlancasTours@gmail.com for more info.
Times: 9:45 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Piedras Blancas Lighthouse
Event City: Ragged Point
Phone: 805.927.7361
Parking: Free on Site
Low Admission: $10
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San Luis Obispo Certified Farmers Market
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Sunday
Join us every Sunday from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm for a delightful and unique farmers market conveniently located on Tank Farm Road, one block east of South Higuera Street. This market consists of certified produce from local farmers, a variety of freshly prepared food, as well as entertainment for guests of all age. Hosted every Sunday from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm in the Kennedy Club Fitness parking lot. Open rain or shine 3889 Long St. in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. For a map:: http://bit.ly/hsJ7Jm
Times: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: SLO Certified Farmers Market
Address: 3889 Long St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.769.8236
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Take a Walk through the Dunes at Oso Flaco Lake!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday
Most Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, enjoy guided walk through the Oso Flaco Lake Natural Area, part of the Guadelupe - Nipomo Dunes Preserve. See rare plants and birds, as well as protected sand dunes. Many guided walks given on various days. Check for exact schedule. Dunes open daily to all vistors during daytime for self-guided visits.
Times: Times Vary
Location: Oso Flaco Lake
Address: End of Oso Flaco Lake Rd.
Event City: Nipomo
Phone: 805.343.2455
Sponsor: The Dunes Center
Parking: $5 in parking lot
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Tours & Tastings at Talley Vineyards
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Visit Talley Vineyards, home of Talley Vineyards, Bishop's Peak, and Mano Tinta wines. Tours of our facility are conducted Mondays through Thursdays and include our estate Rincon Vineyard, winery, barrel room, and our historic 1860's Rincon Adobe. Tours are offered by appointment only; please contact the guest services desk to schedule your visit!
Times: Thursday - Mondays by appointment
Location: Talley Vineyards
Address: 3031 Lopez Dr.
Event City: Arroyo Grande
Phone: 805.489.0446 x25
Parking: Free on Site
Low Admission: $10 (Brief tour, no tasting)
High Admission: $35 (1.5 hour tour + tasting)
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Visit Art Galleries!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
Enjoy the visual arts at the many San Luis Obispo County art galleries, wineries and restaurants. Many artists have chosen to live in this beautiful area, and most galleries highlight their works. Paintings, Sculpture, Jewelry, woodworking, fabric, furniture, photography. Go to the "Arts and Activities" section to see a list of members and their specialties. From African art to jewelry made with Zeolite, San Luis Obispo County offers it!
Event City: County Wide
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Visit Baywood Park!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
Once inhabited by California Grizzly Bears and Chumash Indians, Los Osos / Baywood Park has become quite the community where nature still prevails. From the moment you enter the "Valley of the Bears" you enter a truly enchanted part of California's Central Coast.
The village atmosphere of downtown Baywood Park encourages one to stroll down 2nd and 3rd Streets. The small shops are framed by abundant grass, trees, and flowers. The variety of businesses serving the community include art galleries, antiques, food & spirits, restaurants, specialty shops, and two waterfront inns.
The Baywood Park Pier is located at the intersection of 2nd Street and El Morro Ave. overlooking the shores of the lagoon-like estuary. It is a pleasant, quiet place where you can enjoy a view of the estuary and its bird life, a scene that changes dramatically with the tides.
Address: 2nd & 3rd St.
Event City: Baywood Park
Phone: 805.528.4884
Parking: Free on Street
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Visit Historic Buildings!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Every Satuday & Sunday afternoon, enjoy a stroll with our trained docents through our genuine historic Victorian buildings and collections in downtown Arroyo Grande. Original old one-room schoolhouse, Doctors House, Sanitarium, IOOF Hall, and Barn filled with old vehicles.
Times: Sat 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm & Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Downtown Arroyo Grande
Event City: Arroyo Grande
Phone: 805.473.5077
Parking: Free on street
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Visit Los Osos Oaks State Reserve!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
Watch for small signs, and a parking lot on the south side of Los Osos Valley Road, 1/2 mile east of South Bay Boulevard. An easy one-mile trail leads visitors under the low canopy of "Pygmy Oaks," dwarfed coast live oaks that are 600 to 800 years old. The leaf-covered trail winds among the trees' gnarled gray trunks, and the mushrooms, wild cucumbers, hollyleaf cherry, and other flora that exist in this shaded land where Chumash Indians once lived. Visitors should be wary of a prolific member of the reserve's plant community poison oak. Avoid its shiny "leaves of three" lining the trail in many places.
Times: Daylight Hours
Address: South side of Los Osos Valley Rd., 1/2 mile East of South Bay Blvd.
Event City: Los Osos
Phone: 805.772.7434
Parking: Free on Site
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Visit the Children's Museum!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Enjoy "Inspired Learning Thru Play." 21 indoor and outdoor activities that stimulate curiosity and discovery through play. Gift shop with fun educational toys.
Current Hours~
Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Location: San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
Address: 1010 Nipomo St.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.545.5874
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Visit the Montana de Oro State Park!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
At the west side of the community, where Los Osos Valley Road turns into Pecho Valley Road, you'll enter the "gateway" to Montana de Oro State Park - one of the most beautiful places you'll ever experience; miles of unpopulated rocky shores and sandy beaches and 7,828 acres of hills, and eucalyptus groves. 50 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails provide access to the park's back-country, wooded stream canyons, tide pools, and hidden coves and beaches. Trails following the edge of the coastal bluffs provide spectacular views of the tilted and twisted strata of the rocky shoreline and, in the distance, Morro Rock, and the Morro Bay sandspit.
Times: Daylight Hours
Address: 2 1/2 miles South West of Los Osos
Event City: Los Osos
Parking: Free on Site
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Visit the Sweet Springs Nature Preserve!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
The Morro Coast Audubon Society chapter manages this preserve. Trails lead among Monterey cypress and eucalyptus to two freshwater ponds, and around a salt marsh to the edge of Morro Bay. Birds are attracted to the variety of habitats in the preserve, and many shorebirds and ducks spend the winter in the adjoining bay.
From late October into March, monarch butterflies traditionally cluster here.
The 24-acre preserve is the home of several threatened or endangered species, and no plants or animals may be collected there. The reintroduction of native species is a continuing goal of the Morro Coast Audubon Society.
Times: Daylight Hours
Address: North side of Ramona Ave. between Broderson & 4th St.
Event City: Los Osos
Phone: 805.772.1991
Parking: Free on Site
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Watch Elephant Seals!
Date(s):
Through Feb.
29th,
2012
Recurring daily
Enjoy watching them give birth and mate (peak around Valentine's). More females leave. Fascinating and fun to watch, but keep a respectful distance and keep dogs away.
Times: Daylight Hours
Location: Beaches of San Simeon & Ragged Point
Event City: San Simeon & Ragged Point
Phone: 805.924.1628
Sponsor: Friends of the Elephant Seal
Parking: Free
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Watch Harbor Seals!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
Every day, be amused while looking down at the harbor seals that use the lower level of Harford Pier as their favorite "hang-out". Watch as they live their life - barking, sleeping, arguing and fishing. Note: do NOT get too close, and do not feed them. Great educational fun for kids and adults! These are different than the elephant seals that "hang out" on the north coast of San Luis Obispo County.
Times: Daylight Hours
Location: Port San Luis Harbor District
Address: 3950 Avila Beach Dr.
Event City: Avila Beach
Phone: 805.595.5400
Parking: Free on site
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Watch Special Performance in Arroyo Grande!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts is the Central Coast's premier venue for world-class, professional performing arts in an intimate setting. Located in Arroyo Grande, the Clark Center is a state-of-the-art hub for cultural events serving all the people of our community and their families, as well as an institution for vocational and educational opportunity. A diverse and varied world of creative arts performed in the professional surroundings of the Clark Center provides exuberance, creative vitality and joy to all those who embrace it.
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts consists of two state-of-the art theatres, the 617 seat Forbes Hall and the approximately 120 seat Studio Theatre. Both theatres are used by various professional and community productions. See you soon!
Times: Varies
Location: Clark Center for the Performing Arts
Address: 487 Fair Oaks Ave.
Event City: Arroyo Grande
Phone: 805.489.9444
Parking: Free on site
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Watch Special Performance in San Luis Obispo!
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring daily
Enjoy a performance at one of the premier sites in the state. Active schedule of plays, concerts, shows, ballets, symphonies etc. by local, state, national and international performers. Wide range of events to appeal to all tastes and ages. All in beautiful buildings with great acoustics. Events held in the Christopher Cohan Center of the Performing Arts Center or the nearby Cal Poly Spanos Theatre on Cal Poly campus.
Location: Performing Arts Center
Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.756.2787
Parking: Charge in adjoining lot
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Upcoming Events
12th Annual World of Pinot Noir
Mar.
2nd
– 3rd,
2012
Join us as we bring Pinot Noir producers from the most excep
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Annual Sweetheart Stroll
Feb.
11th,
2012
Enjoy wine-tasting, art, dance demonstration, live music and
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California Western Monarch Day Celebration
Feb.
4th,
2012
Plans are in place for a joyful celebration of Western Monar
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