Sep 08 Tuesday
The Cambria Center for the Arts (CCA) presents "Mix it Up!", a vibrant mixed media exhibition. This showcase celebrates creativity without boundaries, featuring the innovative work of featured artist Carolyn Chambers. Additionally, works by our local artists exploring diverse materials and techniques and combining media in unexpected ways will be on display.
Exhibit runs: September 1 to November 1. Artist’s Reception: September 5, 4:30 to 6 pm.Hours: 12 to 4 pm, Tuesday to Sunday.
The Cambria Center for the Arts (CCA) invites the community to view “Here and There" a collection of painterly, aerial views of Cambria and Lake Tahoe by Tigg Morales. The paintings explore and reveal familiar places from a fresh perspective.
Exhibition: September 1 to November 1Hours: Tuesday to Sundays. 12 to 4 pmArtist’s Reception: September 5th. 4:30 to 6:00 pm
It’s been nearly a decade since Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ joined forces for their Grammy award-winning debut as TajMo. What began as a one-time collaboration became a celebrated album, earned widespread acclaim, and launched a successful international tour. Now, the legendary duo reunites with Room On The Porch, their 2025 Grammy-nominated follow-up that recaptures the chemistry and creative spark that made their first collaboration so memorable.
Recorded in Nashville, Room On The Porch showcases two of America’s most influential roots musicians at the height of their powers. Blending blues, folk, jazz, country, and soul, the album is filled with songs that celebrate community, family, love, and optimism.
Sep 09 Wednesday
Literacy For Life is looking for new volunteers. We train community members to become tutors for adults whose second language is English. Our tutors work one-on-one with learners to help them grow their reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Our next tutor orientation/training will be held Wednesday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 16, 6 pm both days. Pre-registration is required before the meeting dates. Contact literacyforlifeslo.org
Poetry reading + Open House + Fundraiser for the Estero Bay Kindness Coalition!
All proceeds support the Kindness Coalition's food programs helping kids and families in the Estero Bay community.
Featured readers:—Dian Sousa —Lisa Coffman —Juan Pablo Luzuriaga.
Open mic: Everyone is welcome to share—we encourage you to read. Please limit readings to 5 minutes per reader and 1 poem per person so everyone has a chance to participate.Bonus: Farmhouse Corner Market will donate 20% of wine and snack purchases made during the event to support the Kindness Coalition.
Doors open at 5:30 pm for seating. Come early to grab a good spot, enjoy a snack, a glass of wine, sign up to read, and settle in for a lovely evening of words and community.
https://www.esterobaykindnesscoalition.org/
TMHA presents an intimate evening of live local music and lush greenery with stories and songs by folk crooner Jody Mulgrew. Ynana Rose will host and open the show. Additional opportunities to learn about mental health resources will be offered by the Transitions Mental Health Association.
Sep 10 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.