Jun 18 Thursday
The Mosher Guest Artist and winner of the International Tchaikovsky Competition shares his favorite American compositions (including his own), film score excerpts, and more.
Jun 19 Friday
2026 Grammy Award winners ARKAI offer an exciting program that explores what defines the classical instrument—from originals to covers and acoustic to electric, including songs from their album Brightside.
Jun 20 Saturday
Celebrated for his “imagination, devotion, and supreme musicianship” (LA Times), Mosher Guest Artist and renowned pianist Jeffrey Kahane shares the stage with friends and colleagues.
Jun 27 Saturday
The Five Cities Orchid Society invites the public to Orchid Fest 2026, a celebration of orchids, gardening, education, and community, taking place June 27–28 at Olympic Hall, Nipomo High School.This year’s theme, “Friendship & Blooms,” celebrates the friendships, knowledge, and beauty that orchids inspire. Visitors will enjoy spectacular orchid displays, expert demonstrations, docent-led tours, educational exhibits, and a marketplace featuring specialty orchid nurseries and vendors offering everything from beginner-friendly plants to rare collector specimens.
Event Hours:Saturday, June 27: 9 to 5 pmSunday, June 28: 9 to 4 pmAdmission is $5 for adults. Children 12 and under are admitted free.
Join us in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara for an all-Beethoven celebration of founding member cellist András Fejér in his final performance with the Quartet.
Jul 01 Wednesday
The Music Academy’s Lehrer Vocal Institute fellows perform art songs of their native land, sharing their unique voice and artistic identity.
Jul 02 Thursday
The Music Academy’s teaching artist roster is unmatched—artists who mentor at the highest level and shine in performance throughout the summer. Teaching Artist Showcases spotlight this extraordinary talent in concert, bringing our influential teaching artists to the stage in chamber music collaborations.
Jul 03 Friday
The Morro Bay Art Association (MBAA) presents Art in the Park, a celebration of the creative community and one of the longest-running outdoor art festivals on the West Coast.
Set against the iconic backdrop of Morro Rock and the Pacific Ocean, Art in the Park invites visitors to experience a diverse range of fine art and craft, meet artists in person and enjoy a unique creative event. Admission is free and open to the public.
The Festival opens with an orchestral program combining Gershwin’s American classic with Brahms’ Pastoral symphony, led by renowned conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya and performed by tomorrow’s stars.
Jul 04 Saturday