Community Calendar

Author, photographer, and kayaker Chuck Graham will take guests on a tour of Channel Islands National Park in his talk at The Bunker. Through his lens, Chuck captures the amazing beauty, wildness and wonders of this precious ecosystem and brings it to life in vibrant colors, images and stories. Channel Islands National Park has long represented an evolutionary hotbed for plant and animal species, some of which are found nowhere else in the world, and its protection is vital.
After the talk, Chuck will sign and sell his latest book, "Paddling Into a Natural Balance: Stories of Kayaking & Conservation Around Channel Islands National Park."

Nic & Joe (being Nicole Lvoff and Joe Woodard) head back to the old home week haunt of Roy.
Hope to see you as we play more music: Beatles, Bossa Nova grooves, Billie Eilish, Joni, plus some fun tunes from Led Zeppelin, Dishwalla, Jack Johnson (a proud Roy alum!), Norah Jones, Francis Lai, Pretenders, The Carpenters and ABBA, standards and mo.'

Enjoy the renowned acoustics of the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa with voices lifted in song. This concert features the Cuesta Concord Chorus and our guest choirs: The Coro Nacional de Puerto Rico, and the Trinity Chancel Choir of Denver.
The concert will begin immediately after the last set of “Concerts in the Plaza,” presented by Downtown SLO, and held outdoors next to the Mission. Plan to arrive early to find parking downtown and enjoy the lively music in the Plaza as you make your way to the Mission.

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.
805-540-0006 | www.felinenetwork.org

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.