Jul 17 Friday
The Cambria Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its next studio exhibit, “What is Revealed: Paintings by Margaret Biggs.” Bigg's work consists of stylized realism that opens the mind to the imagination. Her imagery has been popular in the evidence-based Healing Arts Movement and can be found in medical facilities, hotels and businesses nationwide.
Exhibit: June 30 through August 30, Tuesdays to Sundays from noon to 4 pm.Artist Reception: Sunday, July 5th from 4:30 to 6 pm.
Gather your friends and head over to Hubba Wines in Tin City for live music every Friday evening from May 1 to August 28th. Raise a glass to the setting sun while swaying to the tunes of talented local bands. We’ll have wine and food available for purchase.
Doors open at 5:00 pm. Music starts at 6:00 pm. All ages welcome. $5.00 donation per person at the door.
Jul 18 Saturday
Step into lavender season with a relaxed, one-hour walk through the fields, led by farmer Milton Hambly. Learn how lavender is grown, harvested, and distilled, meet the animals, and harvest your own bouquet along the way.
Includes:—One-hour guided walk with the farmer—Insight into lavender varieties and growing practices—Hand-harvested lavender bouquet—Time in the fields and picnic areas
Reservations required; space is limited
For $70, guests can purchase a Family BBQ Pack featuring whole tri-tip, beans, salad, and garlic bread, serving 4–6 people. Meals are available by pre-order and will be distributed via convenient drive-thru pickup.
Proceeds benefit the San Luis Obispo High School Tiger Cheer program, helping fund athlete scholarships, camps, uniforms, equipment, and competition opportunities throughout the year.
Local dance company DEYO DANCES is offering two free performances showcasing the world premiere of Ro-Sham-Beau, and two earlier works, featuring choreography by company founder and director Lisa Deyo, on Saturday, July 18 (7 p.m.) and Sunday, July 19 (2 p.m.) in Cal Poly’s Spanos Theatre. Both performances will be followed by a Q&A with Lisa Deyo and the dancers. Visit
Experience the powerful words of Abraham Lincoln on the power of democracy when Gemma New conducts Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, with narration by acclaimed actor Josh Brolin. Plus: the world premiere of the orchestrated version of Jasmine Barnes’ American Lament, commissioned and performed by Sasha Cooke.
Jul 19 Sunday
Expect two intimate sets of Wendy’s songs, backed by Bob on cello and octave mandolin. They’ll be joined by Nashville transplant Paul Griffith, whose drums and eclectic percussion add color, texture, and a deep rhythmic feel.
Jul 21 Tuesday
The Atascadero Community Band, an all-age, all-volunteer nonprofit concert band, performs a one-hour concert every Tuesday evening all summer, starting Tuesday, June 9 and ending Tuesday, August 18.
Each week a different guest conductor from the Central Coast leads the band through all genres of musi: jazz, big band, funk, pop, classical, marches, you name it!
Bring your lawn chair and snacks and join the Central Coast community, supporting local musicians and community music.
The Kiwanis will be providing a BBQ before the concert, starting at 5:00 p.m. on June 9 and 23, for $25.