Community Calendar

What are common arts? They are skills by which everyone meets their basic, embodied needs in the world. We need to eat, have shelter, heal, trade, and so much more. It’s easy to see that the arts which enable us to meet those needs have become UN-common today, as we outsource many to others. And while we experience convenience in doing so, we lose some baseline skills, as well as a deeply rooted connection to the natural world. We invite you to join us to learn how to practice and integrate these (un)common arts into our everyday lives!

SLO Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale October 16-18! 7,500 books for adults, teens, and children on sale, priced at $1.50/inch. Music CDs and puzzles will also be available. SLO FOL Members receive early access to the sale from 9 am to 12 pm on Thursday, become a member at the door or at https://www.slofol.org. Sale opens to the general public starting at 12 pm on Thursday. Prices drop to $5/bag all day Saturday.

Coastal Communities Physician Network invites the community to the CCPN Senior Health Expos.

This event is free and open to the public. CCPN will host a variety of vendors offering information on senior products and services. Health plan representatives from Alignment, Blue Shield, Humana, and Imperial will be available with 2026 benefit options and enrollment information. In addition, guests can enjoy free flu shots and health screenings, pancake breakfast, refreshments, raffle prizes and other fun activities.

Questions about the expo or how to become a CCPN member? Call (805) 540-6204 or visit ccpnhpn.com.

A little magic can take you a long way. After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree and strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Inside, James meets a bunch of oversized friends- Miss Spider, Old-Green-Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, and Earthworm. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the great adventure begins!

Tickets are available online, or call the box office at (805) 546-3198.

Step into a haunting and hopeful world where ancient myth meets modern storytelling. Hadestown: Teen Edition reimagines the Tony Award-winning musical for a new generation, bringing the stories of Orpheus, Eurydice, Hades and Persephone to life with electrifying music, poetic lyrics, and a message that resonates across time.

Performed by a talented cast of youth artists from across the Central Coast, this adaptation retains all the soul and spirit of the original Broadway production while offering a unique perspective on love, sacrifice, and the power of hope.

A little magic can take you a long way. After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree and strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Inside, James meets a bunch of oversized friends- Miss Spider, Old-Green-Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, and Earthworm. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the great adventure begins!

Tickets are available online, or call the box office at (805) 546-3198.

The SLO Swap Meet is family and pet friendly, every Sunday morning from 6 am to 2 pm. Parking is free outside of the gates. Over 100 vendors to browse, food trucks and a concession stand fill the drive in lot.

Admission is $1.00. Cash only.

Join Sol Aromatics at Final Girl Wines’ tasting room, nestled in Solvang, for a potion perfume experience like no other. The space is steeped in a haunting yet playful atmosphere, with cinematic touches and a Halloween spirit that sets the perfect stage for this potion-making adventure. In this hands-on experience, you’ll blend rare botanicals, whisper your intention, and craft an all-natural fragrance to embody your desire. Each participant leaves with a hand-blown glass genie pendant holding their potion of intention — a wearable keepsake of fragrance, intention, and allure. Limited to 8 guests, ages 16 and up.

The Arroyo Grande Summer Concert Series kicks off on July 4th with two concerts (11 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm) and then continues every Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the beautiful Bandstand in Heritage Square Park. Food, beer, and wine available. Family friendly, bring your lawn chairs.

Part of the Jazz Jubilee Central Coast, this collaboration brings some of the best local big bands together for an exciting show and glimpse of the jazz musicians of tomorrow. Featuring the Cuesta Big Band and SLOHS, Atascadero HS and Cal Poly big bands.

General admission $5, all students Free with student ID. Parking in Lot 2A is included with ticket purchase. All sales final.