Community Calendar

The Estuary Program is partnering with Morro Bay in Bloom during one of their weekly Saturday town beautification events. Participants will be pulling invasive plants and weeds, and planting throughout Tidelands Park. All ages and abilities are welcome, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring your own water bottle and sun protection. All other supplies and tools will be provided.

Come see our beautiful cats and kittens for adoption and bring home a forever pet! All cats/kittens are fixed, vaccinated & microchipped $125 for 1, $175 for 2.
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My last costume drawing workshop went so great, I am teaching it again. I will share the tips, tricks and lessons I learned working for 25 years in animation—beginning as an assistant animator at Walt Disney Feature Animation. I returned to Portrait Painting after working as a supervising director at Netflix.
Topics include:
—Goals, State of Mind, Breaking Old Habits, Quick Sketch, Line, Rhythm, Form, and Draped Fabric.
This is a drawing workshop, but bring the materials you are comfortable working with - except no oil paints.
Bring an easel if you prefer. See the website for supplies list. The room will open at 9:30 am, please be early to set-up by 10 am. If you have any other questions, contact Rich@richwilkie.com

We’re thrilled to share that our friends at Denner Vineyards are hosting a special weekend in our honor—and you’re invited!
From August 15–17th, join us for a celebration of wine, wagging tails, and giving back, with 20% of all bottle sales donated to support the animals at Woods Humane Society.
The main festivities happen on Saturday, August 16th, and we hope you’ll join us for a tail-wagging good time. Bring your friendly, leashed pup and enjoy:
—Pet portraits by @kateshyphotography
—Tasty dog treats from @pasopups
—Human treats from @bearcitysocial
—Tunes by @thegroovecollective2023
— A chance to win a paw-some gift basket from @maddiemaespetpantry
Reservations are recommended but not required.

Come sip with purpose, support our mission, and help pets in need.

Art Center Morro Bay presents “Everyday Common Things”, a MBAA members only exhibit, celebrating the often-overlooked objects and moments of daily life. This theme challenges artists to transform the mundane-simple objects, outings, or familiar scenes into works of art that reveal their hidden significance or charm. By capturing the essence of the ordinary, artists can invite viewers to see the world around them in new and unexpected ways, finding inspiration and the creativity in the simplicity of everyday life.

In addition, Central Coast Artists Collective presents, The Painter’s Group juried annual Brushstrokes exhibit along with “Off the Wall”, the Central Coast Sculptors exhibit. Brushstrokes 2025, a California-wide non-themed annual juried exhibition, showcases a diverse array of artistic expression across various painting mediums, including acrylic, oil, pastel, watercolor, encaustic, digital, and collage.

Exhibition schedule is August 7th to September 15th with the
Artist’s Reception on Sunday, August 9th from 2 to 4 pm.

Bridges Band feature an eclectic mix of music from the most iconic bands: Queen, Tom Petty, Doors, Van Morrison, Rolling Stones, Beatles and more.

Writing under the pen name Cate Touryan, local author Ann C. Hanna will have a moderated discussion about her new novel, Turning Toward Eden. Cate's editor, her daughter, will serve as the moderator for this discussion.
The novel follows fourteen-year-old Eden in early 1970s California during the Cold War chill. It is an evocative story laced with mystery—and set in a fictional Avila Beach— Turning Toward Eden offers hope to anyone who has sought to belong in a world that rarely plays fair.

Gather your friends, sip something special, and celebrate community — all while supporting Transitions Mental Health Association, dedicated to eliminating stigma and promoting wellness.
Indulge in a vibrant runway show featuring handpicked looks from Wildflower Women, the Central Coast’s destination for timeless, effortlessly chic fashion. Enjoy Talley Vineyards’ elegant estate-grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, paired perfectly with delicious small bites and charcuterie.

Enjoy comedy for a cause with a side of great food at this improv show to raise funds for San Luis Obispo County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).

The Cuesta Concord Chorus presents Voices Unite! a four-day international choral festival featuring in a performance of “Carmina Burana,” conducted by Cassandra Tarantino.
Guest choirs include members of the Coro Nacional de Puerto Rico, the Trinity Chancel Choir of Denver, and the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music. Cuesta Concord Chorus welcomes the participation of local artists from SLO Symphony, Master Chorale, Opera SLO, Central Coast Gilbert & Sullivan, Vocal Arts Ensemble, Resonance, Central Coast Youth Chorus, and others in a grand community celebration of Carl Orff’s masterwork.