Community Calendar

This fun and engaging art class series focuses on creating characters and animals while introducing and developing fundamental drawing techniques in a playful manner. Building on simple shapes and basic anatomical structures, we will be trying cartoon and realistic styles, exploring faces and expression, and bringing the characters to life.
Join us for the whole 3-week series, because lessons can build upon each other! (single weeks also available separately). Runs 10 to 11:30 am. Designed for children ages 6 through 12.
Week 1 - July 23 and 24 (W/Th)
Week 2 - July 30 and 31 (W/Th)
Week 3 - Aug 6 and 7 (W/Th)

Beat the heat and join the “rave” at Woods Humane Society’s Electric Doggy Carnival nights, on Wednesdays July 23rd and 30th at Woods SLO, as we hold extended adoption hours and $50 adult dog adoptions from 12 to 7 pm.

This small group gathering provides support for expectant and postpartum parents/caregivers in nurturing their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. We’ll create a safe space where attendees can connect, reflect, and grow through their shared and lived experience of pregnancy into parenthood.
The group meets in the natural setting of the Children’s Garden at the SLO Botanical Garden. This event will offer guest speakers, guided journaling, peer support, and facilitated discussions, all rooted in evidence-based care and holistic wellness.

This fun and engaging art class series focuses on creating characters and animals while introducing and developing fundamental drawing techniques in a playful manner. Building on simple shapes and basic anatomical structures, we will be trying cartoon and realistic styles, exploring faces and expression, and bringing the characters to life.
Join us for the whole 3-week series, because lessons can build upon each other! (single weeks also available separately). Runs 10 to 11:30 am. Designed for children ages 6 through 12.
Week 1 - July 23 and 24 (W/Th)
Week 2 - July 30 and 31 (W/Th)
Week 3 - Aug 6 and 7 (W/Th)

Spokes is relaunching our Executive Roundtable series with a quarterly, in-person format designed to foster meaningful discussion, peer support, and timely insights for local nonprofit leaders.
Our first session will focus on the urgent legislative and executive developments impacting the nonprofit sector—especially those that rely heavily on federal funding. These are challenging times, and now more than ever, nonprofit leaders need space to process change, share strategies, and prepare for what's ahead.

Time flies when you’re mixing magic and memories. Join us as we celebrate five incredible years of The Alchemists’ Garden with an unforgettable night of music, community, and cake.
Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or you’re discovering our world for the first time, this celebration is for you, the guests, friends, and chosen family who have helped shape our journey.
What to Expect:
—Live DJ spinning good vibes all night
—Complimentary birthday cake
—Our full food & drink menu available for purchase
—Community, connection, and a whole lot of gratitude.

Let’s turn the art studio into a construction zone! Using a variety of recycled cardboard, we will build 3-dimensional sculptures using special tools and joining techniques. This maker-space will provide an open-ended opportunity for students to exercise their creative vision. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Ages 6 to 12.

Kick-off your weekend with a fun evening at Claiborne & Churchill! Every Friday June through September enjoy live music by local artists, delicious food and great wine! Entrance is free, simply pay for what you consume.
Reservations are not required, but are highly recommended. We are only able to guarantee spots and food for guests that have made a reservation in advance.

Concerts in the Plaza takes place every Friday night through September 12 at Mission Plaza in Downtown San Luis Obispo, with free live music from 5 to 8 pm.

Live music by bluegrass band, Hot October.
Enjoy hot dogs, specialty cocktails, giveaways and prizes.