Community Calendar

This fun and engaging art class series focuses on creating characters and animals while introducing and developing fundamental drawing techniques in a playful manner. Building on simple shapes and basic anatomical structures, we will be trying cartoon and realistic styles, exploring faces and expression, and bringing the characters to life.
Join us for the whole 3-week series, because lessons can build upon each other! (single weeks also available separately). Runs 10 to 11:30 am. Designed for children ages 6 through 12.
Week 1 - July 23 and 24 (W/Th)
Week 2 - July 30 and 31 (W/Th)
Week 3 - Aug 6 and 7 (W/Th)

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.

Mark your calendars, gather your loved ones, and get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of nature stories. "Stories from the Wild" is not just an event—it's a celebration of the stories that shape us, the connections that bind us, and the wonders of the natural world that inspire us. Friends and staff of WYP will be sharing their personal stories from nature—captivating tales that highlight their unique connections with the outdoors. From encounters with wildlife to heartwarming moments of self-discovery, these stories will leave you in awe and inspire you to create your own tales of adventure.
Pack Your Picnic and Blankets:
We encourage you to bring along your favorite picnic spread, drinks, blankets, and chairs to create your perfect cozy spot for the evening.

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.

Kick-off your weekend with a fun evening at Claiborne & Churchill! Every Friday June through September enjoy live music by local artists, delicious food and great wine! Entrance is free, simply pay for what you consume.
Reservations are not required, but are highly recommended. We are only able to guarantee spots and food for guests that have made a reservation in advance.

Concerts in the Plaza takes place every Friday night through September 12 at Mission Plaza in Downtown San Luis Obispo, with free live music from 5 to 8 pm.

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.