Community Calendar

Illuminate's annual Industry Hive is the world's only film industry event dedicated to evolving the conscious film movement into a global phenomenon. Writers, directors, producers, creators, as well as investors and philanthropists, will join together to educate and uplift each other for the greater goal of expanding humanity's compassion and awareness through filmmaking.

The Office of Collecting and Design, an interactive museum of “lost” and “forgotten” objects, is taking its beloved collection on the road! The museum is often described as a “nostalgia machine,” transporting visitors into a world of delight, curiosity, and half-buried memories. The previous brick and mortar space has been transformed into a 42’ traveling museum, where visitors can open every drawer, explore every box, and engage in hands-on experiences like the Flatlay Session or Scavenger Hunt.

This San Luis Obispo journey kicks off at The Bunker on Tuesday April 29th and closes on May 3rd. Along the way, the museum will be collaborating with incredible local businesses and creative spaces to offer a truly one-of-a-kind experience at every destination.

Experience the world's premier conscious cinema showcase featuring transformational films that elevate awareness and inspire positive change. This year's theme, "Looking Through the Lens of Love," offers groundbreaking narratives and documentaries including "The Dalai Lama's Gift," "Between the Mountain and the Sky" and "Wisdom of Happiness."
Enjoy filmmaker Q&As, post-film integration experiences, and special events including the $25,000 "Oneness of Humanity" Micro-Short Film Contest. lluminate creates a space where film becomes a catalyst for personal growth and planetary evolution.

The Cambria Center for the Arts (CCA) is thrilled to announce this special exhibit, a unique art and literary event. The work of local visual artists will be displayed along with accompanying brief, written interpretations provided by a talented community of writers. Participants will include the Joslyn Center group, “Rough Writers,” as well as a variety of local poets, novelists, journalists, and high school students. Amateur and professional writers will partake in this event.
When: April 29 to June 29 (Tuesday through Sundays from 12 to 4 pm)
Artist’s Reception: Saturday, May 3, from 4:30-6:00 pm
Contact: www.cambriaarts.org or Sheri Parisian at gallery@cambriaarts.org.

Get ready for three unforgettable evenings at the Lumina Nights Gala! Join us at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero for music, wine, dining, and a thrilling dance competition at our 2nd annual Dancing with Our Stars event. Let’s come together to celebrate local leaders and our incredible dancing stars, all raising funds to build a community free from sexual and intimate partner violence. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring event—reserve your spot today! Event dates: May 1, May 2, May 3. Visit luminaalliance.org for more information.

Enjoy jazz under the stars at Sensorio in Paso Robles with Charlie Shoemake on piano and vocalist Sunny Wright. Great food/wine/coffee/cocktails offerings, fire pit tables on the green, then off to the lights for an amazing immersive experience.

Have you always wanted to try oil painting? Instructor Anita Hampton believes anyone can paint and is ready to prove it. In three 4-week sessions, you’ll learn to use materials and practice the essential oil painting skills. Class begins May 1st on Thursdays, 6:00-8:30 pm. Session 1: May 1 to 22. Session 2: May 29 to June 19. Session 3: June 26 to July 17.
Price: $145/month; see website for discounts. (Sign up for the whole series or one 4-week session at a time.)
Phone (805) 772-2504 or email: artcentermorrobay.org.

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey with Into the Woods, the groundbreaking musical that reimagines the fairy tales you know and love. With a spellbinding score by the legendary Stephen Sondheim and a witty, thought-provoking book by James Lapine, this Tony Award-winning masterpiece is a theatrical event you simply can’t miss.
Into the Woods weaves together the stories of iconic characters like Cinderella, Jack (and his beanstalk), Little Red Riding Hood, and the Baker and his Wife as they pursue their dreams and face the consequences of their wishes. As their adventures unfold, the show explores the complexities of human desire, the bonds of family, and the sacrifices we make in pursuit of “happily ever after.”
Performances:
April 17 at 7 pm - (A special preview performance!)
April 18 at 7 pm
April 19 at 2 pm and 7 pm
April 25 at 7 pm
April 26 at 2 pm and 7 pm
April 27 at 2 pm

We're coming in HOT with the funny on May 1st at Bang the Drum Brewery. Bang the Drum has been a great location for Central Coast Comedy Theater shows, and as they are losing this location, we are planning a blow-out good time at our last show there. As always, CCCT improvisers will be making it all up, making you laugh, and making it a great reason to come see us perform.

Join Dr. Matt Ritter, Cal Poly botany professor and author of the acclaimed new book, California Trees, for a visually rich and inspiring celebration of the state's iconic native flora. From the towering redwoods of the northern coast to the otherworldly Joshua trees of the desert, California Trees takes readers on a journey through the state's diverse landscapes, highlighting the remarkable variety of tree species that call it home.
With his striking photography, humor, and botanical insight, Dr. Ritter will share the natural history of California's largest and most storied organisms. A book signing will follow the presentation.