Community Calendar

The Cal Poly Symphony welcomes guest soloist Tanya Gabrielian, hailed by the London Times as “a pianist of powerful physical and imaginative muscle,” to perform Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2. In addition to performing internationally, Gabrielian is passionate about community engagement, education and activism through art. She has collaborated with the National Alliance on Mental Illness in programs highlighting the stigma around mental health issues, and with other artists in multidisciplinary projects that have earned her international recognition. The program will feature composers with mental illness: Sergei Rachmaninoff, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Robert Schumann, in addition to Shostakovich.

Lift your holiday spirits with the Philharmonic’s annual all-Baroque concert at the Pacific Christian Center on Friday, December 3rd! This year’s program offers music by Handel, Bach, Purcell, and Telemann.

The Cal Poly Choirs will be back live and in person with the fifth annual “Holiday Kaleidoscope” at 7:30 p.m. The four choirs will be joined by the Cabrillo High School Madrigal Singers, directed by Cal Poly alumna Jennifer Peterson (Music, ‘95), and the San Luis Obispo High School Chamber Choir directed by Rick Robbins. The groups will each perform a short selection of repertoire, then unite for some larger works.

Enjoy an outdoor gathering on the back porch of the Los Osos Community Center with some good music from the Coastline Arts choirs. Bring your own seating and dress warmly. Bring a flashlight or use your phone to read lyric sheets for a carol sing-along at the end.

Local artists & creators, food by Hungary Mother, live music by Dan Curcio, mulled wine, sweet treats, and spirit tastings! This event is a benefit for the Toy Bank. Bring a donation for a Bethel Rd. treat!

The Atascadero Community Band is performing its annual holiday concert outdoors on the steps of the Historic Atascadero City Hall. Our program includes a variety of upbeat holiday melodies such as Good King Wenceslas, Let It Snow, The Eighth Candle, Ukrainian Bell Carol, Sleigh Ride and more ...under the baton of Randy Schwalbe. All the band's new percussion will be on full display. <br/>Free Admission and parking. Bring your chairs, friends and snacks. Our holiday concert benefits the local Transitional Food & Shelter program a 501(c)3 organization that serves those who are homeless and medically vulnerable in our community.

The Santa Barbara Master Chorale presents "Sing We Now of Christmas" on December 12 at 3 pm in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Eric Bonski-Evans is Guest Conductor. Special Guests include Laurie Rasmussen, Harpist; Christine Hollinger, Soprano; and the American Riviera Children's Honor Chorus.

The Santa Barbara Master Chorale presents "Sing We Now of Christmas" on December 12 at 3 pm in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Eric Bonski-Evans is Guest Conductor. Special Guests include Laurie Rasmussen, Harpist; Christine Hollinger, Soprano; and the American Riviera Children's Honor Chorus.

Christmas Jazz Vespers will return to the historic sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church of SLO on Sunday, December 12 at 7 pm. The Marshall Otwell Quartet, joined by internationally acclaimed vocalist Inga Swearingen, will present original arrangements of classic holiday songs and seasonal music. Featuring Marshall Otwell on piano, Jeff Miley on guitar, Ken Hustad on bass, and Daryl Vandruff on drums, Inga Swearingen will add her warm and unique song styling. <br/>All proceeds will benefit the SLO Food Bank. Seating is limited. Reservation is required and you must be vaccinated and masked throughout the concert.

This concert is a free gift from St. Benedict’s Church to the community and a Los Osos tradition. Enjoy a lively sing-a-long of familiar carols from across the centuries, presented by the St. Benedict’s singers and community musicians. <br/>Please invite your friends and neighbors! Refreshments to follow. <br/>COVID LIMITED SEATING. Facemasks will be required inside the building. This event will also be livestreamed on Facebook for those not wanting to attend in person.