Cars are rolling into Pismo Beach this weekend for the 39th annual Pismo Beach Classic Car Show and will be there until Tuesday. Around 1,000 classic cars are expected to participate.

Live theater is experiencing growth on the Central Coast, with attendance in San Luis Obispo County increasing by 20% over the past decade, according to the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council. The sold-out performances of "Million Dollar Quartet" at the San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre (SLO Rep) reflect this trend, demonstrating a strong demand for live theatrical experiences.

The San Luis Obispo Movement Arts Center, or SLOMAC, is presenting the Nutcracker ballet for the first time ever this holiday season with a local twist. The company is taking the Tchaikovsky classic and setting it right here in SLO County.

Young musicians will soon have a chance to train with professional jazz composers through a new program in Paso Robles. It’s sponsored by the owner of Libretto, a live performance venue.

The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville has been a cultural mainstay of the Central Coast for nearly 50 years. Known for its lively performances and deep community connections, the theater offers an unforgettable experience that keeps audiences coming back year after year.

San Luis Obispo Supervisors have elected a new County Poet Laureate. Local writer and musician Caleb Nichols now holds the title, tasked with promoting poetry in the community.

Filmmakers who screen their documentaries at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival could now be eligible to win an Academy Award.

A long-running jazz festival in Pismo Beach is expanding across the Central Coast. The Jazz Jubilee Central Coast, previously known as Jubilee by the Sea, will also play in venues from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria.

Breakout country artist and San Luis Obispo native Dasha is returning to perform in her hometown Friday. The 24-year-old has been touring the country following the release of her album “What Happens Now?”

For nearly 20 years, pianist and composer John Novacek has been a fixture at Festival Mozaic, captivating Central Coast audiences with his versatile performances. As he prepares for his final series of concerts as Artist-in-Residence, the festival will honor his many contributions.