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4/5 ALICE IN WONDERLAND — CIVIC BALLET OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

4/5 – 4/7 SAN LUIS OBISPO MARATHON + HALF

4/5 – 5/19 SLOMA BRUSHSTROKES 2013

4/6 SLO BLUES SOCIETY — DIUNNA GREENLEAF WITH BLUE MERCY

4/6 – 4/7 ROBIN HOOD — BALLET THEATRE SLO

4/7 KEITH GREENINGER IN CONCERT

4/7 MEXICO DE NOCHE — IMAGEN Y ESPIRITU BALLET FOLKLORICO

4/7 ALICE IN WONDERLAND — CIVIC BALLET OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

4/8 – 4/9 BLUE MAN GROUP

4/9 GLOBAL GOURMET WITH LOCAL CHEFS

4/11 – 4/13 THE MAGIC FLUTE — CP STUDENT OPERA AND OPERA SLO

4/12 – 5/5 ENCHANTED APRIL

4/13 CHILDREN’S DAY IN THE PLAZA

4/13 APPLE FARM’S APPLE BLOSSOM DAY FESTIVAL

4/14 SLO SOIREE AT STEYNBERG

4/14 ROMULO LARREA TANGO ENSEMBLE

4/14 SPECTACULAR SPRING BRIDAL SHOW

4/16 UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN

4/18 – 4/20 CAL POLY OPEN HOUSE

4/18 – 5/4 CAL POLY ART & DESIGN ANNUAL STUDENT EXHIBITION

4/19 PILIPINO CULTURAL NIGHT AT THE PAC

4/19 CAL POLY MUSIC DEPT. OPEN HOUSE CONCERT

4/19 CUESTA VOCAL JAZZ NIGHT

4/20 BEETHOVEN CYCLE CONCERT — ARIEL QUARTET

4/20 CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ARBOR DAY

4/20 MONSTER SKATE PARK SERIES

4/20 WALK MS

4/21 EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: SLO DOWN CLIMATE CHANGE

4/21 VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE’S AMERICAN MUSIC: THE 1930’S, ‘40’S & ‘50’S

4/21 CAL POLY ALL-STATE MUSIC FESTIVAL

4/21 CHARLES PHOENIX — BIG RETRO SLIDE SHOW

4/23 CIRCA! – 61 CIRCUS ACTS IN 60 MINUTES

4/26 CAMERON CARPENTER — FORBES PIPE ORGAN RECITAL

4/26 – 4/28 “XANADU”

4/27 WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES AND FAMILY FUN FAIR

4/27 MET LIVE — HANDEL’S GIULIO CESARE

4/27 – 4/28 SEVEN SISTERS QUILT SHOW

4/28 WALK FOR AUTISM & AWARENESS FAIR

MAY5/1 – 5/31 SLO REGIONAL RIDESHARE’S BIKE MONTH

5/1 MORRO BAY HIGH SCHOOL SPRING BAND CONCERT

5/2 KIDICAL MASS

5/3 – 5/5 “XANADU”

5/4 SLO SYMPHONY — CLASSICS FINALE

5/4 JOURNEY BY FOOT

5/4 PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER REGISTRATION FAIR

5/4 – 5/5 SAN LUIS OBISPO HOME SHOW

5/5 FLAVOR OF SLO

5/9 – 5/11 CAL POLY THEATRE DEPT — TROJAN WOMEN: 2.0

5/10 ANJELAH JOHNSON

5/11 PIRATES OF PENZANCE

5/10 – 5/11 UBU’S OTHER SHOE STAGED READING

5/10 – 6/1 CUBAN PHOTOGRAPHERS EXHIBIT

5/11 NATIONAL TRAIN DAY CENTRAL COAST RAILROAD FESTIVAL

5/11 DAWN TO DUSK ADVENTURE RACE

5/11 SAN LUIS OBISPO WIND ORCHESTRA CONCERT

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5/11 SAN LUIS OBISPO BLUES SOCIETY CONCERT SERIES

5/11 FIRST ANNUAL SLO MINI MAKER FAIRE

5/12 MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT AT JACK HOUSE & GARDENS

5/12 SLO YOUTH SYMPHONY CONCERT

5/13 SLO TWEED RIDE

5/14 GLOBAL GOURMET WITH LOCAL CHEFS

5/15 CUESTA WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT

5/16 – 5/18 CAL POLY THEATRE DEPT. — TROJAN WOMEN: 2.0

5/17 CUESTA SPRING CHOIR CONCERT

5/18 CUESTA JAZZ ENSEMBLES CONCERT

5/18 CUESTA MASTER CHORALE

5/18 – 5/19 CENTRAL COAST CHILDREN’S CHOIR SPRING CONCERT

5/19 COTE DE TOLOSA VELO CHALLENGE IV

5/21 CUESTA COMBOS CONCERT

5/21 MORRO BAY HIGH SCHOOL SPRING CHOIR CONCERT

5/22 CUESTA CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT

5/23 ISABELLE DEMERS — FORBES PIPE ORGAN RECITAL

5/23 – 5/24 CAL POLY DANCE DEPT. SPRING DANCE CONCERT

5/24 CAL POLY MUSIC DEPT. EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLE CONCERT

5/24 – 5/25 CALIFORNIA FESTIVAL OF BEERS

5/24 – 5/26 CAL POLY ARCHITECTURE CHUMASH SHOW

5/24 – 6/23 RECOLLECTIONS: A SERIES OF STRATACHRONISTIC ROOMS

5/24 – 6/23 THE SOUND OF MUSIC

5/31 CAL POLY JAZZ NIGHT CONCERT

JUNE6/1 CAL POLY SYMPHONY SPRING CONCERT

6/1 – 6/2 REMNANTS OF THE PAST

6/4 CAL POLY’S RSVP XVIII: JONAH’S

6/6 KIDICAL MASS

6/6 CAL POLY’S RSVP XVIII: JONAH’S

6/6 – 6/9 CAL POLY BFA EXHIBITIONS

6/7 CAL POLY WIND BANDS SPRING CONCERT

6/7 DIVE-IN MOVIE: LILO AND STITCH

6/8 CAL POLY ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE SPRING CONCERT

6/9 CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

6/11 GLOBAL GOURMET WITH LOCAL CHEFS

6/20 – 6/23 SLO VINTNERS ROLL OUT THE BARRELS WEEKEND

6/25 – 7/1 CIRCUS VARGAS

6/28 – 6/29 UBU’S OTHER SHOE STAGED READING

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SLO Rugbyslorugby.org

ONGOING EVENTS

SLO Botanical Garden’sSaturday at the GardenSecond Saturday of every month

Ranger-Led Hikes at City Open SpaceSecond Sunday of every month

Historic Jack House and Gardens Tour Every Sunday, April–June

Story time at SLO LibraryEvery Tuesday and Thursday

Bike HappeningFirst Thursday of every month

Moonlight Hours at SLO Children’s MuseumThird Thursday of every month

Art After Dark First Friday of every month

Friday Night SkateEvery Friday through May

Concerts in the PlazaEvery Friday, June 14 –Sept 6

Farmers Market: Broad StreetEvery Tuesday

Famers Market: Higuera Street, Downtown SLOEvery Thursday

Farmers Market: Madonna RoadEvery Saturday

Farmers Market: Long StreetEvery Sunday

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ARTS & CULTURE HAPPENINGS

BRUSHSTROKES 2013San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

APRIL 5–MAY 19

sloma.org

This exhibition features California artists using any form of painting they can get their hands on. Enjoy beautiful artwork in the form of painting, watercolor, pastel, oil, computer generated, and much more.

SAN LUIS OBISPO BLUES SOCIETY PRESENTS DIUNNA GREENLEAF WITH BLUE MERCYSLO Veteran’s Hall

APRIL 6, 8:00 PM

sloblues.org

Diunna Greenleaf and Blue Mercy combine intricate patches of jazz, gospel and heartfelt soul to create a kind of blues that will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride. Get there early, because SLO Dance offers free dance lessons at 7:30 p.m., so you can be prepared to dance the night away.

KEITH GREENINGER IN CONCERT SLO Botanical Garden, Oak Glen Pavilion

APRIL 7, 4:00–7:00 PM

slobg.org

His deep, textured voice and engaging songwriting skills have gained Keith Greeninger much fame in the folk and bluegrass community. Experience the music of this award-winning artist at the SLO Botanical Garden’s intimate indoor venue.

SLO SOIREE AT STEYNBERG Steynberg Gallery

APRIL 14, 7:00 PM

steynberg-events.com

Enjoy an intimate performance of local professor and composer Craig Russell’s California Mission Music. There will be a variety of different styles and musicians.

VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE’S AMERICAN MUSIC: THE 1930’S, 40’S & 50’S United Methodist Church

APRIL 21, 3:00 PM

vocalarts.org

Get ready to be transported back to the glory days of music. With a choral tour across the decades, from the speakeasy to the sock hop, this show promises to be a performance you won’t want to miss.

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SEVEN SISTERS QUILT SHOWAlex Madonna Expo Center

APRIL 27, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

APRIL 28, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

aqgcc.org

The show will include over 40 quilting vendors as well as opportunity quilts, challenge quilts, wearable art, food vendors and the Hoffman Challenge Trunk Show.

SAN LUIS OBISPO BLUES SOCIETY CONCERT SERIESSLO Veterans Hall

MAY 11, 8:00 PM

sloblues.org

Grab your dancing shoes and prepare for a night of toe-tapping good times at one of the seven annual San Luis Obispo Blues Society dance concerts.

FIRST ANNUAL SLO MINI MAKER FAIRESan Luis Obispo Museum of Art on Mission Plaza

MAY 11, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

makerfairslo.wordpress.com

Come make, create, craft, recycle, build, think, play and be inspired by celebrating the arts. This family-friendly event celebrates do-it-yourself creativity and tinkering, showcasing robotics, electronics, arts and crafts, unusual tools and machines, green tech, sustainability, energy efficiency, bicycles, puppets, toys, projects using repurposed materials, and how to fix things or take them apart.

CENTRAL COAST CHILDREN’S CHOIR SPRING CONCERT United Methodist Church

MAY 18–19

centralcoastchildrenschoir.org

More than 100 girls and boys from the Central Coast will come together to perform a beautiful rendi-tion of “Heartsongs.” This is an event for all ages, so grab the family and come experience the angelic voices of the Central Coast Children’s Choir.

RECOLLECTIONS: A SERIES OF STRATACHRONISTIC ROOMSSan Luis Obispo Museum of Art

MAY 24–JUNE 23

sloma.org

See this fantastic interactive installation by Bay Area artist, Genevieve Hastings. Participants can explore drawers and cabinets, find videos embedded in books, and rummage through musty suit-cases for postcards and photographs. Add your own travel stories to an audio archive that will play continuously for the duration of the show.

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CAL POLY ARCHITECTURE CHUMASH SHOW Chumash Auditorium, Cal Poly

MAY 24–26

caed.calpoly.edu

Undergraduate students from Cal Poly have been hard at work on their yearlong thesis projects and furniture designs. Come explore the showcase of these graduating seniors’ culminating works.

CAL POLY UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY EXHIBITS

University Art Gallery, Dexter Hall

OPEN TUESDAY - SATURDAY, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

artgallery.calpoly.edu

DEPARTMENT OF ART AND DESIGN ANNUAL JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION

APRIL 18–MAY 4

This student exhibition showcases the very best graphic design, photography, drawing, painting, and sculpture that Cal Poly students have created in their Art and Design courses this past year. Come and enjoy all the hard work and dedication local students have put into these amazing works.

CUBAN PHOTOGRAPHERS

MAY 10–JUNE 1

The Cuban Photographers exhibition features 40 images from Cuban artists Leysis Quesada and Arien Cang Castan in a culturally vibrant display you won’t want to miss.

BFA EXHIBITIONS

JUNE 6–9

The final event is a big send off. It’s the last hurrah. It’s the culmination of a career at Cal Poly. Come enjoy art, music and food in a showcase of graduating seniors’ final projects before graduation.

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SLO LITTLE THEATRE PERFORMANCES slolittletheatre.org

ENCHANTED APRIL

APRIL 12–MAY 5

When two frustrated London housewives decide to rent a villa in Italy for a holiday away from their bleak marriages, they recruit two very different English women to share the cost and the experience. Among the wisteria blossoms and Mediterranean sunshine, all four women bloom again – rediscover-ing themselves in ways they could never have expected.

UBU’S OTHER SHOE STAGED READING: AFTER THE REVOLUTION

MAY 10–11

The young, brilliant Emma Joseph proudly carries the torch of her family’s Marxist tradition by devot-ing her life to the memory of her famously blacklisted grandfather. When history reveals a shocking truth about the man himself, the entire family is forced to confront questions of honesty and an alle-giance they thought had been long resolved.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

MAY 24–JUNE 23

When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as govern-ess for seven children of a widowed naval officer, Captain von Trapp. Her growing rapport with the youngsters coupled with her generosity of spirit clash with the Captain, his fiancée and soon the Nazis as they seize power of her Austrian homeland.

UBU’S OTHER SHOE STAGED READING: RED

JUNE 28–29

Red chronicles a tormented painter’s two-year struggle to complete a lucrative set of murals for Man-hattan’s exclusive Four Seasons restaurant, and his fraught relationship with a seemingly naïve young assistant, who must choose between appeasing his mentor and changing the course of art history.

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CUESTA COLLEGE CULTURAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTERcuesta.edu

VOCAL JAZZ NIGHTCPAC Experimental Theater

APRIL 19, 7:30 PM

“XANADU” DIRECTED BY BREE VALLE

CPAC Main Stage

APRIL 26–27 & MAY 3–4, 7:30 PM

APRIL 28 & MAY 5, 2:00 PM

SAN LUIS OBISPO WIND ORCHESTRA CONCERTCPAC Main Stage

MAY 11, 3:00 PM

WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERTCPAC Main Stage

MAY 15, 7:30 PM

SPRING CHOIR CONCERTCPAC Main Stage

MAY 17, 7:30 PM

JAZZ ENSEMBLES CONCERTCPAC Main Stage

MAY 18, 7:30 PM

FREE CUESTA COMBOS CONCERTCPAC Experimental Theater

MAY 21, 7:30 PM

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTCPAC Experimental Theater

MAY 22, 7:30 PM

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PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT CAL POLY

pacslo.org

APRIL 2012

4/3 JESSE COOK 7:30 PM

4/5 ALICE IN WONDERLAND — CIVIC BALLET OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 7:00 PM

4/6 ROBIN HOOD — BALLET THEATRE SLO 8:00 PM

4/7 ROBIN HOOD — BALLET THEATRE SLO 2:00 PM

4/7 ALICE IN WONDERLAND — CIVIC BALLET OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 2:00 PM

4/7 MEXICO DE NOCHE — IMAGEN Y ESPIRITU BALLET FOLKLORICO 7:00 PM

4/8–4/9 BLUE MAN GROUP 7:30 PM

4/11–4/13 THE MAGIC FLUTE — CP STUDENT OPERA AND OPERASLO 7:30 PM

4/14 ROMULO LARREA TANGO ENSEMBLE 7:00 PM

4/16 UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN 7:30 PM

4/19 PILIPINO CULTURAL NIGHT 6:30 PM

4/19 CAL POLY MUSIC DEPT. OPEN HOUSE CONCERT 8:00 PM

4/20 BEETHOVEN CYCLE CONCERT — ARIEL QUARTET 8:00 PM

4/21 CAL POLY ALL-STATE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2:30 PM

4/21 CHARLES PHOENIX — BIG RETRO SLIDE SHOW 3:00 PM

4/23 CIRCA! — 61 CIRCUS ACTS IN 60 MINUTES 7:00 PM

4/26 CAMERON CARPENTER — FORBES PIPE ORGAN RECITAL 8:00 PM

4/27 MET LIVE – HANDEL’S GIULIO CESARE — NEW PRODUCTION 9:00 AM

MAY 2012

5/1 MORRO BAY HIGH SCHOOL SPRING BAND CONCERT 7:00 PM

5/4 SLO SYMPHONY — CLASSICS FINALE 8:00 PM

5/9–5/10 CAL POLY THEATRE DEPT — TROJAN WOMEN: 2.0 8:00 PM

5/10–5/11 CAL POLY THEATRE DEPT — TROJAN WOMEN: 2.0 8:00 PM

5/10 ANJELAH JOHNSON — CO-PRESENTED BY OTTER PRODUCTIONS, INC. & CAL POLY ARTS 7:30 PM

5/11 PIRATES OF PENZANCE 8:00 PM

5/12 SLO YOUTH SYMPHONY CONCERT 3:00 PM

5/16 –5/18 CAL POLY THEATRE DEPT. — TROJAN WOMEN: 2.0 8:00 PM

5/18 CUESTA MASTER CHORALE 8:00 PM

5/21 MORRO BAY HIGH SCHOOL SPRING CHOIR CONCERT 7:00 PM

5/23 ISABELLE DEMERS — FORBES PIPE ORGAN RECITAL 7:30 PM

5/23 CAL POLY DANCE DEPT. SPRING DANCE CONCERT 8:00 PM

5/24 CAL POLY MUSIC DEPT. EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLE CONCERT 8:00 PM

5/24 CAL POLY DANCE DEPT. SPRING DANCE CONCERT 8:00 PM

5/31 CAL POLY JAZZ NIGHT CONCERT 8:00 PM

JUNE 2012

6/1 CAL POLY SYMPHONY SPRING CONCERT 8:00 PM

6/4 & 6/6 CAL POLY’S RSVP XVIII: JONAH’S 8:00 PM

6/7 CAL POLY WIND BANDS SPRING CONCERT 8:00 PM

6/8 CAL POLY ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE SPRING CONCERT 8:00 PM

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FOOD AND WINE HAPPENINGS

FLAVOR OF SLO Historic Jack House & Gardens

MAY 5, 1:00–4:00 PM

flavorofslo.com

Enjoy an afternoon at the beautiful and historic Jack House and Gardens in downtown San Luis Obispo while sampling some of the best food and beverages our area has to offer.

CALIFORNIA FESTIVAL OF BEERSMadonna Expo Center

californiafestivalofbeers.com

ARTS AND DRAFTS CONNOISSEUR TASTING

MAY 24, 5:30–8:00 PM

GRAND TASTING

MAY 25, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM

The California Festival of Beers offers attendees unique craft beers, great food, live music, and sunshine.

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SLO VINTNERS ROLL OUT THE BARRELS WEEKEND Various Venues

JUNE 20–23

slowine.com

Four days filled with the best wines of San Luis Obispo. Don’t miss the kick-off event in Mission Plaza on Thursday night, Barrels in the Plaza! Get your wine pass-port now to enjoy a weekend full of special tastings, barrel samples, wine and food pairings and entertainment.

GLOBAL GOURMET WITH LOCAL CHEFS Ludwick Community Center

2ND TUESDAY MONTHLY, 5:00–7:00 PM

APRIL 9, MAY 14, JUNE 11

slocity.org/parksandrecreation

Gain valuable cooking techniques and discover unique preparation methods from local chefs in an intimate setting. After demon-strations, indulge in a sample of the delicious dish.

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SAN LUIS OBISPO MARATHON + HALF Madonna Meadows

APRIL 5–7

slomarathon.com

The San Luis Obispo Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and Children’s Fun Run offer an authentic California coastal, wine country, small-town race experience and one of the most beautiful courses in the nation. Participants can also enjoy the “SLO Life” Expo, featuring more than 30 vendors, inspirational guest speakers and educational seminars.

CHILDREN’S DAY IN THE PLAZAMission Plaza

APRIL 13, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

slocap.org

Bring the whole family to Mission Plaza for a day filled with games, rides, food and fun. Make sure the little ones are ready for a full day of excitement!

APPLE FARM’S APPLE BLOSSOM DAY FESTIVALApple Farm

APRIL 13, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

applefarm.com

Enjoy wine tasting, garden and floral demonstrations, pony rides, a local artisan craft fair, cake walk, bounce house, petting zoo, and fun for the whole family.

SPECTACULAR SPRING BRIDAL SHOW Alex Madonna Expo Center

APRIL 14, 12:00–4:00 PM

centralcoastbride.com

Central Coast Bride is happy to present the largest Bridal Fair on the Central Coast. With more than 120 wedding service and product providers in attendance, this wedding mall is the place to shop for all your Central Coast wedding and reception needs – all in one location.

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CAL POLY OPEN HOUSEVarious events and venues

APRIL 18–20

openhouse.calpoly.edu

Cal Poly Open House is an annual event that showcases the campus to students, their supporters, alumni, and the community. This three-day event features a parade, concerts, student exhibitions, performances, family and children’s activities, Cal Poly rodeo, the Cal Poly Truck & Tractor Pull and much, much more.

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ARBOR DAY Meadow Park

APRIL 20, 9:00 –11:00 AM

slocity.org/publicworks

Bring the family to Meadow Park for a day filled with fun and games. Local elementary students participate in an Arbor Day art and prose contest, where the winners’ works will be put on display.

MONSTER SKATE PARK SERIESSanta Rosa Park

APRIL 20, 10:00 AM

ccmonsterskate.com

People of all abilities can participate in this skateboarding contest series for all skaters, ages 5 to adult, in eight categories with prizes for individual contests and cumulative point winner for the series. This 10th annual traveling series visits six different skate parks to tally points for each skater.

WALK MSMission Plaza

APRIL 20, 8:00 AM

walkcal.nationalmssociety.org

WALK MS is a 5K run or 1K walk to raise funds and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. Enjoy the sites as you walk the shopping districts of Marsh and Monterey streets, where refreshing rest stops along the way help rejuvenate you with snacks and drinks, as well as a fun-filled festival at the finish line.

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EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: SLO DOWN CLIMATE CHANGE El Chorro Regional Park

APRIL 21, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

earthdayalliance.com

Enjoy free admission and bus rides to this festival, which features 100 exhibits offering solutions, actions and tools to reduce climate change – plus a kid zone, green car show, healing arts services, healthy foods and beverages, green art exhibit, live entertainment on three stages, beer and wine tasting, and so much more.

WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES AND FAMILY FUN FAIR Mission Plaza

APRIL 27, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

walkamileslo.org

As a united movement to raise awareness and pledge their support, men literally walk a mile in women’s high

heeled shoes through downtown SLO as part of the International Men’s March to End Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence. The event culminates with a family fun fair in Mission Plaza.

WALK FOR AUTISM WITH AWARENESS FAIRMission Plaza

APRIL 28, 12:00–4:00 PM

autismspectrumcenter.com

The WALK for Autism is a symbolic stroll through beautiful downtown San Luis Obispo, that begins and ends at the Autism Awareness Fair in Mission Plaza, which will be filled with music, food and festivities for the whole family.

SLO REGIONAL RIDESHARE’S BIKE MONTH

ENTIRE MONTH OF MAY

rideshare.org/bikemonth

Bike month is a local and national celebration of human-powered transportation with more than 80 free bicycle-related events in San Luis Obispo County. Notable events include the Bike Fashion Show, Bike Art Gallery, Tweed Ride, and Kidical Mass.

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KIDICAL MASS FAMILY BIKE PARADE Mitchell Park to Mission Plaza

MAY 2 AND JUNE 6, 5:30 PM

slokidicalmass.org

Children of all ages and their families ride side by side during this monthly event to learn important bicycle safety skills in a fun, festive way. Check the website for the theme and come in your finest costume for the parade!

JOURNEY BY FOOTMission Plaza

MAY 4, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

slonoorfoundation.org

Choose from two hikes around beautiful San Luis Obispo to benefit the SLO Noor Clinic, a free health clinic in San Luis Obispo. Choose the challenging 4.8-mile hike or leisurely one-mile hike and enjoy a variety of vendors, and live music at the end of the hike.

SUMMER REGISTRATION FAIRParks & Recreation Department

MAY 4, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

slocity.org/parksandrecreation

Get a jump start on registration for 2013 summer camps and programs.

SAN LUIS OBISPO HOME SHOWAlex Madonna Expo Center

MAY 4, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM MAY 5, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

slohomeshow.com

In addition to providing more than 100 home and garden professionals on site, the San Luis Obispo Home Show has created an outstanding two days of fabulous design seminars, interactive design trend displays, and more. This fun and informative show will feature a wealth of products and services on display for home improvement projects.

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NATIONAL TRAIN DAY CENTRAL COAST RAILROAD FESTIVAL San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum & SLO Amtrak Station

MAY 11

ccrrf.com

Enjoy history displays, running model trains, tours, music, and speeder rides at the San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum’s free Open House. The Central Coast Railroad Festival also offers rail excursions on Amtrak’s Coast Starlight and Pacific Surfliner for the whole family to enjoy.

DAWN TO DUSK ADVENTURE RACE Various Locations around San Luis Obispo County

MAY 11

ccadventure.com

Dawn to Dusk has an international following with teams coming from Canada to Brazil to explore the diverse backcountry of the Central Coast. Teams and individuals find their way on kayaks, mountain bikes, treks, and more to reach checkpoints along the way in a 12-hour course that spans 80 miles or more.

MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT AT THE HISTORIC JACK HOUSE & GARDENSHistoric Jack House Gardens

MAY 12, 1:00–4:00 PM

slocity.org/parksandrecreation

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the serene Historic Jack House & Gardens in Downtown SLO. Moms will enjoy an afternoon filled with music and a docent-led tour of the historic Victorian home.

SLO TWEED RIDE Triangle Park at Santa Barbara St & Osos Street

MAY 13, 1:00–4:00 PM

slotweedride.com

Enjoy a jaunt about town in your best turn of the century attire while perusing many a fine moustaches and vintage bicycles. Everyone is welcome to join in the ride, which ends at Triangle Park with lawn games, iced tea and crumpets.

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COTE DE TOLOSA VELO CHALLENGE IVTolosa Winery

MAY 19, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

tolosawinery.com

Tolosa Winery Winemaker Larry Brooks is ready to lead brave cyclists on a 65-mile ride for the fourth annual Cote de Tolosa. Everyone is invited to enjoy lunch and wine on the patio following the event.

REMNANTS OF THE PASTAlex Madonna Expo Center

JUNE 1, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | JUNE 2, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

remnantsofthepast.com

Enjoy amazing vendors, both indoor and outdoor, showcasing their “best of the best” vintage items. Each year, vendors showcase their talented and creative pieces. This promises to be a one of a kind event you don’t want to miss.

DIVE-IN MOVIE: LILO AND STITCHSLO Swim Center

JUNE 7, 7:00–9:00 PM

slocity.org/parksandrecreation

Enjoy the family favorite “Lilo and Stitch” on a big screen while lounging poolside, or dive in and make a splash in the lighted pool. It’s fun for the whole family.

CONCOURS D’ELEGANCEMadonna Meadows

JUNE 9

sanluisobispoconcours.com

The San Luis Obispo Concours promises to be a day of elegance showcasing some of the most beautiful and exceptional vehicles on the West Coast. Benefiting Hospice of San Luis Obispo County, this is a premier event for car enthusiasts.

CIRCUS VARGASMadonna Meadows

JUNE 25–JULY 1

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Circus Varagas conjures up an astonishing array of artists in it’s newest, most exciting spectacular. This amazing production bursts with mystery, magic, music, and more. If you want to see elaborate illusions and unbelievable feats of acrobatic and aerial artistry, this is the event for you.

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SATURDAY AT THE GARDEN SLO Botanical Gardens

SECOND SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 1:00–3:00 PM

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Saturday at the Garden is a monthly educational program with special activities for both children and adults. Adult programs cover a wide range of topics from plant structures to sustainable garden design, while kids can enjoy “education through exploration.”

RANGER-LED HIKES AT CITY OPEN SPACE

South Hill

APRIL 14, 1:00 PM

Johnson Ranch

MAY 12, 1:00 PM

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Take the opportunity to explore picturesque natural resources while learning about local geology, vegetation and wildlife.

ONGOING EVENTS

SAN LUIS OBISPO SPORTS TEAMSCAL POLY SPORTSgopoly.com

RATTLERS BASEBALLslorattlers.com

BLUES BASEBALLbluesbaseball.com

SLO RUGBYslorugby.org

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MOONLIGHT HOURS AT SLO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM SLO Children’s Museum

THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 5:00–8:00 PM

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Enjoy free admission to the museum during moonlight hours and play all night long.

STORY TIME AT SLO LIBRARYSan Luis Obispo Public Library

PRESCHOOL (AGES 3–6) ON TUESDAYS, 10:10 AM

TODDLER (AGES 0–3) ON THURSDAYS, 10:10 AM

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Bring your kids to SLO Library to enjoy story time. Kids will be invited to join the reader on magical journeys through a variety of their favorite children’s novels.

ART AFTER DARK SLO Downtown

FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 6:00–9:00 PM

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Hundreds converge in downtown SLO to see new art exhibits and add to their growing collections. With dozens of galleries and non-traditional exhibit spaces, it’s SLO’s favorite night of the month to celebrate art for free.

FRIDAY NIGHT SKATESLO Skate Park

APRIL 1–MAY 31, DUSK–10:00 PM

slocity.org/parksandrecreation

Skate under the lights at the SLO Skate Park every Friday night.

BIKE HAPPENINGDowntown SLO, Starting in Mission Plaza

FIRST THURSDAY EACH MONTH, 9:00 PM

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The Bike Happening began as a gathering of just a few bike enthusiasts, but has grown into a well-known evening in San Luis Obispo. When Thursday Night Farmers’ Market dies down, hundreds of bikers get decked out for the month’s theme and ride through downtown.

HISTORIC JACK HOUSE AND GARDENS TOUR Historic Jack House

EVERY SUNDAY, APRIL–JUNE, 1:00 –4:00 PM

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Guided tours of the Jack House interior and gardens are conducted by volunteer docents, specially trained in the history of the Jack Family and their turn-of-the-century estate.

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CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA Mission Plaza

EVERY FRIDAY, JUNE 14–SEPT 6, 5:00–8:00 PM

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Flock to downtown San Luis Obispo between June and September for a free, two-hour concert every Friday evening. This summer concert series features the best local musicians, tasty snacks and food from local restaurant Palazzo Giuseppe, beer from Firestone Walker Brewery and wine from Edna Valley Vineyard.

FARMERS MARKETS

DOWNTOWN SLO, HIGUERA STREET

EVERY THURSDAY, 6:00–9:00 PMdowntownslo.com

4/18 Cal Poly Club Preview Night

4/25 Health and Fitness Night

5/09 Mother’s Day

5/16 Law Enforcement Night

5/23 Public Works Night

5/30 Downtown Brown’s Birthday

BROAD STREETSLO Grange Hall Parking Lot

EVERY TUESDAY, 3:00–6:00 PM

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MADONNA RDCost Plus World Market Parking Lot

EVERY SATURDAY, 8:00–10:30 AM

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LONG STREET3889 Long Street

EVERY SUNDAY, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

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