May 19 Thursday
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents “Dearest Minnie: A Sailor’s Story,” an in-person lecture presentation with Leslie Compton. This presentation, about Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet as told through historic postcards, will be held at the museum. Registration is required.
How do you spell F-U-N?! This heartfelt musical comedy will have you in stitches as a group of six ragtag adolescents (all played by adults) competes in a high-spirited Spelling Bee. Pandemonium ensues as they vie for the top spot and spell their way to nationals. This high-stakes competition puts each of the contestants at the mic and in the spotlight as we learn about their hilarious and touching stories from the heart.
A Tony Award-winning U-N-F-O-R-G-E-T-T-A-B-L-E experience, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee proves that winning (and losing) isn’t everything. Contains some PG-13 Humor. Run Time: 1 hour 30 minutes no intermission
Swing performance dates: 5/14 @ 2pm, 5/18 @8pm, 5/21 @ 2pm
May 20 Friday
Join Creating 805 and Carla Wingett, Owner of Idlewild Floral, for a conversation around creativity and entrepreneurship. Event Timeline 8:30-9 am | Networking, Pyra Coffee 9-10 am
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art Nybak Gallery's new exhibition will feature two SLO County painters: David Limrite and Lena Rushing. David Limrite works in mixed media to create energetic, dark, and edgy figurative work. Lena Rushing’s work typically features a strong, unconventional female presence and relies heavily on symbolism. Please join us for an opening artist reception on Friday, April 1st from 5-8 pm.
SLO Gallery proudly features fine crafts, paintings, photography, and sculpture by top artists from California’s Central Coast. SLO Gallery presents these works of art in a charming venue in downtown San Luis Obispo, across the street from the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, in the City's historic district. Visit to see a variety of exceptional pieces, ranging from contemporary to traditional. Open Thursday- Sunday 12-4 pm.
Opening celebration of the Cayucos Historical Society's new exhibit space and the Cayucos Surf Co.
SLO-based company Stilspoke will be hosting a gravel cycling event in New Cuyama, California on the weekend of May 20th-22nd. The event will be hosted by professional cyclist Christopher Blevins, and is intended to highlight the beauty and hospitality of the hidden gem that is the Cuyama Valley. This is a great event for anyone interested in Californian history, cycling, good food, and building community.
Songwriters at Play presents a concert featuring Kiki Ebsen, a dynamic singer, songwriter, musician, and artist whose vast musical range combines elements of jazz, pop, classical, and rock. https://kikiebsen.com/ Special guest Ynana Rose opens the show at 6:30 pm.
Mesa Middle School's Drama Department proudly presents Peter Pan Jr. Broadway's timeless classic musical whisks you away to a place where dreams are born and no one ever grows up! The performances are on May 20 and 21 at 7 pm and May 22 at 2 pm.
May 21 Saturday
Become a Docent at 2022 Spring Training with three Saturday lectures by Daniel Krieger, PhD, Professor of History Emeritus, Cal Poly. Daily Tours are very popular and new tour guide volunteers are needed! You will learn the history of SLO and the Mission, be mentored in tour guide techniques, and join a dedicated group of interesting volunteers who love history! Please join us and begin a whole new adventure!
