May 16 Thursday
SLOMA is staying open late to host happy hour at the museum! We’ll be serving local beer and soft pretzels to Bike Month participants.
Join us for this month's Group Action. Guest speakers are from the Central Coast Center For Ecological Civilization.
Join our Paint Party benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of South SLO County. All skill levels welcome for this fun night out. Paint at your own pace. This is a 21+ event, identification will be checked at the door. Limited space available, sign up today. Register at bgcslo.org/events
It’s an epic journey like nothing you’ve ever seen! The Surface Walkers is a Sci-Fi Rock Opera, a psychedelic rock theatrical experience, created right here in Morro Bay. You’ll journey with us through a futuristic tale of love, war, betrayal and redemption, as our band performs 2 acts of 100% original rock music, with influences of funk, progressive rock, metal and electronic dance music, flooding your senses with visual art and immersive soundscapes. Listen to The Surface Walkers on our website:www.thesurfacewalkers.com
A blistering satire that slices through the “story” of Thanksgiving. In this play by Larissa Fasthorse, good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in this wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of well-meaning, but hilariously misguided teaching artists scramble to create a school pageant that can somehow celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month.
May 17 Friday
This May exhibit by Lori Slater features a selection from the last 20 years of 12 representational watercolors and acrylics. The subject matter includes some figures in natural and imaginative environments, with the seaside a recurring theme.
Embark on a journey where the worlds of poetry and visual arts intertwine at our latest exhibition, "Poetic Prints." In collaboration with the Central Coast Printmakers and local poets, this exhibition explores creativity across mediums. The exhibition can be seen on Sundays to Thursdays from 12 to 4 pm and Fridays to Saturdays from 12 to 9 pm.
Join the Central Coast State Parks Association for our monthly Lecture Series!This month we are excited to be hosting Kelsey Shaffer, a dedicated advocate for Indigenous rights and cultural preservation and Secretary of the YTT Northern Chumash Tribe. Shaffer will give a 45-minute zoom presentation taking us on a journey through time as we uncover the rich history and cultural heritage of the YTT Northern Chumash Tribe. Explore the ancestral lands, traditions, and resilience of this indigenous community that has thrived along the Central Coast of California for generations. From ancient practices to contemporary challenges and achievements, this presentation offers a glimpse into the enduring spirit and contributions of the YTT Northern Chumash people. Join us to honor their legacy and deepen your understanding of Indigenous history and culture in our region.Please click the link below to join the webinar:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85934304193?pwd=NDVQMG50ZDU5c2JVSnQ0RnpJakhjQT09Passcode: 491773Webinar ID: 859 3430 4193
Marcus Shelby, notable Bay Area bassist, bandleader, composer and educator, will be the featured at the Cal Poly Spring Jazz Concert. Shelby, who was also a member of the University Jazz Band (UJB) from 1988-89, will direct the band and play bass in a set of his original compositions and arrangements. Dave Becker will direct the UJB for other pieces. The Jazz Combos, directed by Dylan Johnson, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Inga Swearingen, will open the concert.