Community Calendar

Join the California Nature Art Museum & Adventure Scientists for a citizen science field day in Los Padres National Forest. By collecting soil and insects, volunteers will support the accrual of environmental DNA data to help increase ecosystem understanding and inform conservation policies. Collected data will be submitted as a contribution to the California 30X30 Pathways Strategy, which aims to conserve 30% of the state of California by 2030.

This important field sampling event is being conducted in partnership with Adventure Scientists. The Adventure Scientists mission is to ensure the availability of critical field data that accelerates conservation and climate solutions. They achieve their mission by mobilizing and training outdoor enthusiasts and local communities to collect high-quality scientific data that are difficult to access, require too large a scale, or are too costly to obtain with traditional methods.

This activity is free, but reservations are required. All participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. To make your free reservation, please contact Assistant Director Rachel Metz at rachel@calnatureartmuseum.org.

Art Center Morro Bay presents “Everyday Common Things”, a MBAA members only exhibit, celebrating the often-overlooked objects and moments of daily life. This theme challenges artists to transform the mundane-simple objects, outings, or familiar scenes into works of art that reveal their hidden significance or charm. By capturing the essence of the ordinary, artists can invite viewers to see the world around them in new and unexpected ways, finding inspiration and the creativity in the simplicity of everyday life.

In addition, Central Coast Artists Collective presents, The Painter’s Group juried annual Brushstrokes exhibit along with “Off the Wall”, the Central Coast Sculptors exhibit. Brushstrokes 2025, a California-wide non-themed annual juried exhibition, showcases a diverse array of artistic expression across various painting mediums, including acrylic, oil, pastel, watercolor, encaustic, digital, and collage.

Exhibition schedule is August 7th to September 15th with the
Artist’s Reception on Sunday, August 9th from 2 to 4 pm.

Grab your hat, sunscreen and a folding chair and enjoy our guest choirs in a beautiful outdoor setting on the vineyard lawn. No outside food or beverage allowed. Reservations not required, but you may book a seated tasting experience by calling the winery at (805) 238-7282.

Up in the Air will play it's unique blend of upbeat originals along with some familiar favorites at Castoro Cellars.

Creative Quills celebrates the acclaimed works of B. Misty Wycoff and Juan Luzuriaga in the garden of Top Dog Cafe Bar. Open Mic readings from aspiring poets will follow our guest poets.

Join us for this presentation exploring the culinary arts in our community. Three experts in their field will be discussing the different pathways they are using to inspire the community with their love of food.
Hear from speakers...
—Chef Gail Cayetano Classick, publisher of Edible Magazine
—Chef Candice Custodio, creator of Club Sup Sup & Executive director of At Her Table
—Jessie Wesch, Director of food and nutrition services for Paso Robles joint unified school district

Sunday afternoons are popular at Sculpterra, featuring live music beginning at noon. Cuesta Concord Chorus and our guest choirs will take the stage at 3:30 pm. Come early and enjoy a stroll through the beautiful sculpture garden. To book a tasting or art tour, contact the winery at (805) 226-8881.

Join us on Linnaea's garden patio for an improv show benefiting GALA Pride & Diversity Center! Food and drinks available, including slices of a delicious vegan chocolate cake. $10 suggested donation.

Art Center Morro Bay presents “Everyday Common Things”, a MBAA members only exhibit, celebrating the often-overlooked objects and moments of daily life. This theme challenges artists to transform the mundane-simple objects, outings, or familiar scenes into works of art that reveal their hidden significance or charm. By capturing the essence of the ordinary, artists can invite viewers to see the world around them in new and unexpected ways, finding inspiration and the creativity in the simplicity of everyday life.

In addition, Central Coast Artists Collective presents, The Painter’s Group juried annual Brushstrokes exhibit along with “Off the Wall”, the Central Coast Sculptors exhibit. Brushstrokes 2025, a California-wide non-themed annual juried exhibition, showcases a diverse array of artistic expression across various painting mediums, including acrylic, oil, pastel, watercolor, encaustic, digital, and collage.

Exhibition schedule is August 7th to September 15th with the
Artist’s Reception on Sunday, August 9th from 2 to 4 pm.

The Morro Bay Shanty Project sings song of the sea, both historical and hysterical. Join us for lunch, fun, and the opportunity to join us in song! We are followed by Familiar Strangers until closing.