Community Calendar

St. Louis Symphony timpanist Shannon Wood presents a recital of works for percussion. He will be joined by flutist Alice K. Dade and harpist Annabelle Taubl.

Scott Yoo and the Festival Artists will take you on a "museum docent's tour" of John Adams' Chamber Symphony during this one-hour event. He and the musicians will discuss the pieces' histories, the composers' influences and musical styles, and perform some selections. These are amazing opportunities to learn a little more about this great music before you attend the concerts.

Indulge in an array of color and sound in this series of concerts highlighting the rare talent and virtuosity of our piano fellows. Experience the full flowering of pianistic possibility and see why the keyboard remains music’s most versatile storytelling instrument. Expect fireworks as solo piano fellows display their talent in piano sonatas guided by teaching artists Conor Hanick and Jeremy Denk.

The Movement Arts Center joins forces with Festival Mozaic to lead this family friendly performance of Babar the Elephant, with ballet dancers and live performance of the solo piano score by Francis Poulenc. This concert is open for all ages and will last about 45 minutes without an intermission. Join Babar on his charming adventures as he learns valuable life lessons, spreads kindness, and rules the jungle with wisdom and grace!

Double bassists Susan Cahill (Colorado Symphony) and Jory Herman (Los Angeles Philharmonic) will join pianist Susan Grace to present a recital of works for double bass and piano.

Beat the heat and join the “rave” at Woods Humane Society’s Electric Doggy Carnival nights, on Wednesdays July 23rd and 30th at Woods SLO, as we hold extended adoption hours and $50 adult dog adoptions from 12 to 7 pm.

Support Group for the Caregivers for people with early stage Alzheimers/Dementia. 4th
Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:30 pm.

An intimate recital highlighting the talent of our studio artists through arias and art song.

Do YOU wanna be the very best like no one ever was? Then drop in for Pokémon-themed crafts and games. Design your own Pokémon card, bring your cards to trade, play trivia to win prizes, and more. Costumes encouraged!

The annual concert in Mission San Luis Obispo once again features an incredible quintet by Mozart, featuring two violas. Brahms' Sextet is up next, which shows the composer's mastery of this particular ensemble. The Festival Brass kick off the second half with sonorous pieces by Gabrieli, and living American composer John Adams' 1992 Chamber Symphony finishes the program, conducted by Scott Yoo.