Community Calendar

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.

The covers (understudies) of this summer’s grand opera take center stage to offer a preview of Mozart’s masterpiece in an intimate setting.

Since reopening in 2008, the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum has offered free hours, or Moonlight Hours, the third Thursday of each month from 5 to 7 pm.

Immerse yourself in Beethoven’s revolutionary piano sonatas with celebrated pianist Jeremy Denk in three evenings of brilliant performance and insightful commentary.
Each 75-minute lecture-recital highlights a masterwork (or two) — the stormy drama of Op. 31 “Tempest,” the transcendent beauty of Op. 110, and his final piano sonata Op. 111 — thoughtfully paired with complementary pieces that reveal new dimensions of Beethoven’s genius from Nina Simone to Ligeti and Wagner.

Violist Caitlin Lynch of the Aeolus Quartet is joined by pianist Marta Aznavoorian for a recital of works for viola and piano.

An Organizational Assessment (OA) is a structured process used by nonprofits to evaluate their overall health, effectiveness, and capacity across key areas such as leadership, governance, operations, finances, and programs.
Essentially, it's a deep-dive into your nonprofit's internal systems. It can help identify strengths, pinpoint challenges, and uncover opportunities for improvement, ultimately guiding strategic decision-making and strengthening the organization’s ability to achieve its mission.
This class is designed for nonprofit leaders, including Executive Directors/CEOs and board members

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.

Set in the 1930s Golden Age of Hollywood film, this all-new production explores the power dynamic of the sexes through innovative direction by Mo Zhou, conducted by Christian Reif.

The 2025 Summer Music Festival opens with an exciting and varied chamber music program. A string quintet by Classical master Haydn opens the concert, followed by American composer Florence Price's piano quintet. Works by Czech composer Erwin Schulhoff and Hungarian composer Ernő Dohnányi are lesser known but equally as incredible and round out this opening concert.