Community Calendar

Join us at the Madonna Inn Superchargers for our annual EV Ride & Drive and Showcase. Test drive an electric vehicle from a variety of manufacturers and talk to owners about the electric driving experience. We’ll have e-bikes to test drive, too.

The show will feature dealers selling a fantastic array of gems, minerals, fossils, carvings, jewelry, beads, jade, crystals, meteorites, lapidary and metaphysical items. There will be demonstrations of jewelry-making and lapidary crafts.

September 27th and 28th. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Supporting local education with grants for SLO county teachers.

Breaking Cycles, Building Community: Vanessa Morrow’s Debut Exhibition is a powerful collection of bold paintings and poetry exploring liberation, self-discovery, and breaking generational cycles. Each piece is paired with an original poem in a hand-designed brochure, guiding viewers through Morrow’s deeply personal journey.

“Break the Cycle is about acknowledging what no longer serves us and choosing the lifelong work of healing,” said Morrow. “I want people to feel seen in that process, to know they are not alone.”

Break the Cycle is showing now at MYLR Gallery through September 30th. Original works and limited-edition merchandise are available.

Visit https://www.mylrgallery.com/ for store and gallery hours.

Cal Poly Lecturer Becca Lucas Thomas to speak at
Friends of El Moro Elfin Forest Annual Celebration. She will discuss the native people’s practice of controlled cultural burning as a land management tool.

Following the presentation will be a short business meeting. To RSVP for the event, go to the Friend’s website at: www.elfin-forest.org. Please try to carpool as parking is limited.

Transitions-Mental Health Association (TMHA) is holding this FREE community event exploring mental health by promoting connection to resources, wellness activities, and educational speakers. At the SLO Public Market, this event will include live music, therapy dogs, food, and a resource fair.

Join us for 4rth Annual Fundraiser Festival for From the Heart Animal Sanctuary! The festival will include a bake sale, interactive crafting, a raffle and Silent Auction, and animals. Enjoy the Yabba Dabba Dogs Foos Truck and live music with The Industry. Free family fun!

Local singer/songwriter Toan Chau will be doing a solo acoustic show

The time has come for Central Coast State Parks Association’s (CCSPA) 6th Annual Butterfly Ball! Please join us for an evening of music, food & drink, inspiring presentations, and silent auction to support the 10 state parks in San Luis Obispo! This year’s gala will directly fund the educational, interpretive and volunteer programs that inspire the current and future generations of environmental stewards!
Have you ever wondered what happens in our Parks after the sun goes down? Our local State Parks are abundant with nocturnal creatures of all shapes and sizes, and this year’s theme, Moonlit Wings and Wild Things, honors the park’s ecosystems and wildlife that comes to life at night — owls, bats, moths, and more that depend on dark skies.
Though we don’t have an official “dark sky park,” we are lucky to live in an area with low light pollution, not only giving these species the habitat they need to survive but also providing us a chance to witness the beauty of a dark sky.
Come dressed in night sky inspired attire — channel the moon, the stars, the shimmer of wings, and the peaceful beauty of the night. We can’t wait to share this special evening with you!

Rockin’ Irish Pub Songs! Food and drink!

Host Brad Colerick will be joined by Bob and Wendy and Gráinne Hunt. The concert is outdoors and it will likely be on the cool side. 5:00 pm doors/potluck, 6:00 pm music. Bring your own beverage and dish to share or just come for the music.

Bob and Wendy’s music is a heartfelt blend of folk, Americana, and poetic storytellin — rooted deeply in California's Central Coast. Their latest album Fault Line features eight evocative tracks, each layered with Wendy Liepman’s introspective lyrics and Bob Liepman’s expressive cello and octave mandolin. They’ve been active for decades, with earlier albums like Behind the Blue (2000), Little Light (2003), and Ghost of Guadalupe (2008) showcasing their evolution from intimate acoustic arrangements to more textured, studio-polished productions. Their songs often reflect themes of resilience, nature, and emotional depth.

Gráinne Hunt is a contemporary folk singer and songwriter, raised in Monaghan and based in Kildare, Ireland. She is a standout among Ireland’s most compelling vocalists and songwriters – blending raw emotion with a quiet, commanding power. Her reputation as a powerhouse performer has landed her on stages alongside Glen Hansard and U2, with opening slots for Gladys Knight and Mary Black. Her two studio albums and live EP draw from deeply personal experiences, weaving stories of pain, longing and joy, earning her comparisons to Tracy Chapman and Natalie Merchant. She’ll be joined by rock solid percussionist/vocalist Jules Stewart of San Diego.

Brad Colerick has been presenting the Wine & Song concert series since 2009. It happens most every Wednesday night in South Pasadena. And occasionally he takes the show on the road. Billboard Magazine called him “one of a baker’s dozen of acts to watch in the folk community around the world.”