Aug 18 Tuesday
Step into a world of mystery, contrast, and intrigue with In the Shadows. This evocative exhibit explores the beauty and power of darkness, where light reveals only part of the story and shadows spark the imagination. Through a variety of artistic styles and mediums, artists interpret the hidden, the overlooked, and the unexpected, inviting viewers to discover what emerges when we look beyond the obvious. Join us for this captivating exhibition and experience the drama, depth, and wonder found In the Shadows.
The Atascadero Community Band's summer finale is our immensely popular Ensembles Concert, featuring a number of small groups of musicians performing a variety of music.
This year will feature a saxes, trumpets and French horns, along with a clarinet choir and a bass clarinet duet! The ensembles will play a variety of entertaining music of all genres.
Bring your lawn chair and snacks and join the Central Coast community, supporting local musicians and community music.
Aug 19 Wednesday
Aug 20 Thursday
To honor the annual event, the Los Osos art venue features 3 exciting exhibits, on view from July 23 to September 6. —Elizabeth Chaney's "Legends" series includes bold portraits of musicians, celebrities and cultural icons in her distinctive style.—Keagen Mackey's ceramic collection "Body" features large classic pottery forms with modern imaginative elements. —Michael J Costa's latest photography showcase "Explosive" is the culmination of his 3-year quest to capture the volcano Kilauea erupting in HI.
Hours: Thursday through Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm and Sunday, 12 to 4 pm.
Aug 21 Friday
Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley will officially open the doors to our new Navigation Center, a welcoming space designed to provide young adults with access to housing support, essential resources, life skills, and opportunities to build a brighter future.
Join us anytime between 9 am and 2 pm to tour the facility, meet our dedicated team, and learn more about the life-changing services that will be available for transitional-age youth in our community.
This project has been made possible through the generosity of our community partners, donors, volunteers, and supporters. Your investment has helped create a place where young people can find hope, stability, and the support they need to thrive.
Join us for a morning of watercolor and instruction as we paint "The Whimsical Girl." She's a flowery stick figure with a wheelbarrow surrounded by flowers. We will supply everything for your 5-dollar donation.
Gather your friends and head over to Hubba Wines in Tin City for live music every Friday evening from May 1 to August 28th. Raise a glass to the setting sun while swaying to the tunes of talented local bands. We’ll have wine and food available for purchase.
Doors open at 5:00 pm. Music starts at 6:00 pm. All ages welcome. $5.00 donation per person at the door.
Aug 22 Saturday
Step into lavender season with a relaxed, one-hour walk through the fields, led by farmer Milton Hambly. Learn how lavender is grown, harvested, and distilled, meet the animals, and harvest your own bouquet along the way.
Includes:—One-hour guided walk with the farmer—Insight into lavender varieties and growing practices—Hand-harvested lavender bouquet—Time in the fields and picnic areas
Reservations required; space is limited
The Feline Network of the Central Coast Humane Organization has many kittens for adoption! We are running a special adoption fee of 2 kittens for the price of 1! $125 for two kittens.
All of our kittens are fixed, vaccinated and microchipped.