Community Calendar

Circa is leading a new wave of contemporary Australian circus. By blending movement, dance, theatre, and circus under the leadership of Yaron Lifschitz, the performing arts company proves extreme physicality can create emotional experiences.

Recommended for ages 12+.

Shanghai Ballet returns to North America after more than five years with The Butterfly Lovers, a full-length ballet based on one of China’s most treasured love stories. Often called the Chinese Romeo and Juliet, the legend tells of two young lovers whose devotion transcends social barriers and ultimately transforms them into butterflies.

Operation Surf is hosting veterans for two back-to-back weeks of ocean therapy. The event runs from October 11 to 22 and we need your help.

Volunteer positions include set up, break down, and meal delivery.

Please visit: Operation Surf Volunteer

Join the California Nature Art Museum for a nature journaling session. This program will include a short introduction to nature journaling, a group warm-up activity, and an invitation to walk and explore the nursery’s abundant plant life, or examine select native plants at the CalNAM artist table. All participants are welcome to enjoy use of CalNAM watercolors, watercolor paper, pencils, and brushes or to bring their own supplies.

Advance registration is required.
Dogs are not permitted.

Art Center Morro Bay presents the “Love of Nature” exhibit, an experience of beauty, wonder, and diversity of the Central Coast through the unique perspectives of local artists. Discover familiar scenes of the ocean, bay, marshes, mountains, plants, and wildlife, along with imaginative and abstract interpretations that invite you to see nature in new ways.

September 17th to November 2nd, 12 to 4 pm.
Reception: September 20th, 2 to 4 pm

This October, Cambria and San Simeon come alive with the Cambria Scarecrow Festival!

Explore more than 200 whimsical scarecrows throughout the villages. See beloved favorites return and discover imaginative new creations. Be sure to visit the Fantastical Cove Display, rock out at Crowchella Display, and check out the new PJs in the Patch Display.

It’s a month of creativity, imagination, photo ops and fun for the whole family. Visit CambriaScarecrows.com for details.

This annual fundraiser supports the Central Coast Dance Community's expenses for the year. Dance to the high-energy Rokin' B's Country Band, with Julie Beavers playing, for Swing and Ballroom dancing.

Plant-based Persian food is on the menu for the Central Coast Meatless Meetup. The entire meal is free of animal products (and also gluten free, except for the pita bread and baklava). Shekamoo is presenting special ingredients for our dinner, such as dairy-free feta cheese, and vegan butter. The pita bread is also dairy-free.

Operation Surf is hosting veterans for two back-to-back weeks of ocean therapy. The event runs from October 11 to 22 and we need your help.

Volunteer positions include set up, break down, and meal delivery.

Please visit: Operation Surf Volunteer

Celebrate the fall season with a beautiful hand-made succulent pumpkin to decorate your home or to give as a gift! Led by artists, Jayne Devencenzi and Kathy Stewart, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to make a unique living succulent pumpkin that can last throughout the fall season and beyond. Ages 13 and up.

Note: There is a $20 materials fee. Please bring cash. There is a $5 entry fee to enter El Chorro Regional Park. Bring cash for speedy entry.