Community Calendar

Music from south of the border.
Bernstein/Mason: Westside Story Selections
Copland/Bowden: "Fantasia Mexicana" excerpts from Aaron Copland's "El Salón Mexico" arranged by Don Bowden
Piazzolia/Kazik: Libertango
Piazzolia/Longfield: Oblivion
Moncayo: Huapango

Guest artists Rafael Montero, tenor; and John Sloboda, piano; will present a recital of the songs of Pedro Ximénez Abril Tirado — one of Latin America’s most successful and prolific composers of the early 19th century — at 11:10 am on Thursday, May 21, in Room 218 of the Davidson Music Center. Montero is an Argentinian solo tenor and ensemble singer, teacher and coach. Sloboda is a singer, pianist, conductor and researcher.

Twanguero (Diego García), Latin Grammy Award–winning guitarist and internationally acclaimed Spanish guitarist, brings his intimate solo concert “Backroads of the Americas” to San Luis Obispo for a special one-night-only performance.

With only one guitar, Twanguero blends Spanish folk traditions, subtle Latin rhythms, American roots influences, and cinematic melodies into a warm and deeply human listening experience. His solo performances move effortlessly between elegance, groove, improvisation, and storytelling.

This special seated concert at the Unitarian Universalists San Luis Obispo offers audiences a rare chance to experience the expressive range of the guitar in a beautiful acoustic setting where music can truly live and breathe.

Opera San Luis Obispo presents The Mikado, a lively, witty comic operetta brought to life with a critically acclaimed cast, a 65-piece orchestra, and vibrant costumes.

Set in a whimsical, Japanese-inspired world, The Mikado blends humor, satire, and unforgettable music—perfect for first-time opera-goers and longtime fans alike.

This grand-scale production features:
• 65-piece OperaSLO orchestra
• Stunning sets and costumes
• Laugh-out-loud storytelling.

October 17 & 18 at 2:00 pm