Community Calendar

The Fall Jazz Concert will feature performances by Cal Poly’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble, University Jazz Band and four Jazz Combos.

The Vocal Jazz Ensemble will perform “Look for the Silver Lining” by Jerome Kern, “Sugar” by Stanley Turrentine, and Kirby Shaw’s arrangement of Erroll Garner’s “Misty.”
The Jazz Combos will perform a mix of standards and original student arrangements, plus Latin works including Alberto Domínguez’ “Frenesí,” and an arrangement by Poncho Sanchez and Mongo Santamaría of Herbie Hancock’s “Watermelon Man.”
The University Jazz Band will play Frank Foster’s “Shiny Stockings” — one of the iconic pieces from the Count Basie Orchestra’s body of works — plus selections by Rob McConnell, Melba Liston and Tom Kubis.

Jamaal Baptiste directs the big band and vocal ensemble, and Dylan Johnson directs the combos.

This exhibition showcases historic Broadway posters from collector Richard C. Norton, a comprehensive selection of musical theater posters 1972 to the present ranging from the famous to the obscure, from the celebrated to the damned. These posters offer insight into the evolution of American musical theater, graphic design, marketing, image branding and audience engagement. Far more than advertisements, they reflect the artistic, social and commercial contexts of their time—revealing how productions were first introduced, how stars were celebrated, and how visual trends paralleled theatrical innovation.

Exhibition runs from October 6 to December 5.

Visitors will enjoy 360-degree views of San Luis Bay and interact with touch tanks full of live marine creatures. Guests will have the opportunity to view tiny marine species through microscopes and learn about whale migrations. Interactive displays will offer insights into local marine environments and scientific studies conducted by Cal Poly researchers and students on protection of Morro Bay’s ecosystem, sustaining local fisheries, mapping ocean currents and much more. Cal Poly professors and students will be on hand to answer questions.

Join us for this annual event that features local artisans, Nepali goods, Guatemalan handiwork, refreshments and a silent auction. 10% of all sales and 100% of silent auction proceeds benefit education programs in Nepal. Hands in Nepal is a local NGO which does great humanitarian work in Nepal, one of the poorest countries in the world,

What's it like when you don't have running water in your home? How do you get water? At the Rotary Walk for Water, each participant carries an empty 5- gallon jerry can from the park to the fire station. Firefighters fill the containers and participants carry their family's water "home" - back to the park. 80% of communicable diseases are water born. Giving people clean water can cut diseases by 80%. It's a fundraiser, so participants pay $25 that will go to the water projects of Aid Africa, an organization working in northern Uganda.

Family to Family class is a free educational program for families, friends, and significant others of people with mental illness. Call or email to register.

The Cambria Center for the Arts will be having our annual Holiday Exhibit, “Small Gems.” We're ending 2025 with colorful squares once again. Our talented local artists are creating miniature masterpieces on 8- and 12-inch canvases—on any theme or topic. Each one will be unique and ready to gift or collect.

—Runs October 28 to December 28. (Tuesday through Sunday from 12 to 4 pm).
—Artist’s Reception: Saturday, November 1st from 4:30 to 6:00 pm.
—Contact: www.cambriaarts.org or gallery@cambriaarts.org

This MBAA Members ONLY exhibit is truly a holiday shopping bonanza. The Winter Faire is a perfect destination for getting inspired. Come find the perfect gift while supporting local artisans. There is something for everyone. Handcrafted ornaments, jewelry and cards, paintings, sculptures, larger statement pieces and more. This show is not to be missed, whether you’re knocking out your entire holiday shopping list or just looking a unique gift for that someone special, purchasing art at the Winter Faire is a chance to give with meaning while sharing the magic of creativity.

—Runs from November 6th to January 5th.
—Artist’s Reception: Sunday November 9th, from 2 to 4pm
—For more information visit www.artcentermorrobay.org.

Swing into your wildest dreams! Why come fly with us? In our Aerial Silks clinic, you’ll learn aerial skills that build memory, strength, coordination, confidence, and endurance. Plus, silks is a great way to learn flipping safely. Members & non-Members welcome.

What would you ask a man who claims to have been alive for 14,000 years?

What begins as a casual farewell to a university professor takes an extraordinary turn when he reveals a shocking secret: he is immortal. He has walked the earth for more than 14,000 years. As his colleagues press for answers, their evening unfolds into a profound exploration of science, history, and faith that builds to an unforgettable climax.

Written by Jerome Bixby, creator of "Star Trek" and "The Twilight Zone" classics, "The Man from Earth" is his final masterpiece. This timeless story challenges how we see humanity, memory, and the meaning of existence.