Community Calendar

The San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra presents "Hands Across the Sea," a concert featuring guest artist Chris Woodruff, principal trumpet and director of bands at Cal Poly. The program includes Sousa's "Hands Across the Sea," Bernstein's "Overture to Candide," Elgar's "Nimrod," Copland's "Quiet City," Vaughan Williams' "Toccata Marziale," and Grainger's "Handel in the Strand." Conducted by Jennifer Martin, this performance celebrates the wind band repertoire with passion and artistry. Tickets are available at www.SLOwinds.org.

Cuesta Choirs have been invited to perform with the UBC University Singers on their California tour. Hailing from The University of British Columbia, University Singers is the premier choral ensemble in the UBC School of Music. This 36-voice select ensemble performs the most advanced music written for chamber choir spanning the Renaissance to the modern-day. The University Singers also performs major works with the orchestra, including Brahms Requiem, Beethoven Symphony No. 9, Handel Messiah, and many others.
For ONE NIGHT ONLY: select a $15 ticket if you're able to support our choirs program at this time, or select a complimentary ticket and support the singers with your attendance, clapping, and cheers.

It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets Robert Burns, where rock anthems blend seamlessly with tunes from the Scottish glens and mountains. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are a 9-piece ensemble of pipers, guitarists, keyboards, and drummers, rocking the world from New York to Beijing with musicianship of the highest order.

Cellist Tyler J. Borden and pianist Mari Kawamura will present a concert of works by American composer Morton Feldman, a major figure in 20th-century classical music. The program will start with a brief selection of Feldman’s early works, then culminate with his massive 80-minute “Patterns in a Chromatic Field” which is known for long durations and unpredictable repetition. The concert is free and open to the public.

This version presented by AGHS Theatre Company. Performance Schedule:
Thursday, May 22. 7:00 pm
Friday, May 23. 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 24. 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
The Musical follows Cady Heron who may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order?

The Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) is thrilled to invite the community to a special screening of the award-winning documentary Out There: A National Parks Story!
Through meaningful connections, live music, and film, we’ll explore the healing nature of parks and the vital role they play in our well-being. This event brings together park lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, local land & ocean managers, and park agencies to celebrate the importance of open spaces, cultural heritage, and land preservation.
5 to 6 pm | Meet the Stewards of Our Parks
—Connect with 10+ local agencies & nonprofits managing San Luis Obispo’s lands and waters
—Learn about careers, activism, and volunteer opportunities in our public lands.
6 to 7:15 pm | Film Screening: Out There – A National Parks Story
7:30 to 8 pm | Discussion & Q&A
—A conversation with Film Director Brendan Hall & local park representatives.
Join us for an inspiring evening as we celebrate the beauty and significance of our public lands!

This Version presented by Coastal Youth Theater.
Performance schedule:
Friday, May 30. 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 31. 2:00 pm
Saturday, May 31. 7:00 pm
Sunday, June 1. 2:00 pm
From the team that brought you Mary Poppins Jr. and The Little Mermaid Jr., Coastal Youth Theater is proud to present Mean Girls: High School Version!
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order?

Come join in on the fun with the San Luis Obispo County Band! This historic band, which began in the 1800's, plays fun new and classical tunes. Bring a lawn chair and don't miss out on this fun new summer tradition.
Series runs on the second Thursday of each month, June through September.