On October 26, The Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center will hold its 5^th annual Zombie Invasion SLO 5K fun run for the whole family at Camp San Luis Obispo. Participants will run/walk through different terrains and obstacles courses, all while being chased around and avoiding their flags to be caught by zombies.

Participants will enjoy shaved ice, food, vendor booths, a bounce house, free entry to Gladiator Paintball Park, and a goodie bag with a t-shirt and small gift items. This event is possible with the help of a grant from the City of San Luis Obispo, as well as the great efforts of the California Philanthropy Group.

This year’s Zombie Invasion SLO is hoping to raise community awareness and over funds for The Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center, which runs primarily on fundraising efforts and donations, in order to provide support, workshops, and social events for individuals and families touched by the autism spectrum.

For more information, visit www.ZombieInvasionSLO.com or email [email protected]

The Central Coast Section of the California Chapter of the American Planning Association is hosting its 4th Citizen Planning Academy this fall in San Luis Obispo.

The Academy will begin on September 26, 2019 and occur over 8 sessions on Thursday evenings from September to November (excluding October 31).

The Academy will cover a range of planning topics to help citizens understand local planning, how it impacts our lives, and the land use and resource issues that face our communities today. Each session will be taught by experienced and knowledgeable planners, as well as speakers from the community who are experts in the issue covered in that particular session. $40 for all sessions due at first class. Applications due Sept. 20.

Join The Monday Clubhouse Conservancy as they present a week of celebration beginning with the grand reopening of their newly restored building, designed by Architect Julia Morgan and on the Register of Historic Places. This celebration kicks off with a SLO Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting and a discussion of the history of the women’s vote by The League of Women Voters. Sit in on the notable women speaker series with talks on Julia Morgan and Clara Foltz. Enjoy tours of the clubhouse and view Atelier Morgan a national traveling exhibit of the work of Julia Morgan, on loan from the Robert E. Kennedy Library, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

Tickets: $10.00 suggested donation at the door for October 14 – 18, 2019 events

The week will culminate with a walk-around food and wine tasting on October 19th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. featuring women winemakers, chefs and business owners.
$125.00 for Sip, Sample, Women and Wine – Saturday, October 19, 2019 Tickets available online only at themondayclubslo.org/event-3540595

All proceeds benefit the restoration and preservation fund of The Monday Clubhouse Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) organization.

For more information about the event schedule, The Monday Club and The Monday Clubhouse Conservancy go to themondayclubslo.org.

The Monday Club is located at 1815 Monterey St. in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

Show Times
October 18 – October 19, 2019
Friday @ 7 pm
Saturday @ 2 pm & 7 pm

Written by Amy Herzog
Directed by Rosh Wright
Ubu’s Other Shoe Artistic Direction by Michael Siebrass

As Mary Jane navigates both the mundane and the unfathomable realities of caring for Alex, her chronically ill young son, she finds herself building a community of women from many walks of life. Mary Jane is Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog’s remarkably powerful and compassionate portrait of a contemporary American woman striving for grace.

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is pleased to welcome back Jessica Griffiths of the Morro Coast Audubon Society for a birding walk through the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden and the surrounding environs including El Chorro Regional Park, Dairy Creek, the Bluebird Trail, and the grassy hillsides. This bird walk will be approximately one mile long at a slow to moderate pace, depending on where and how often we’re seeing birds. The terrain is gentle, over a variety of surfaces.

People of any birding skill level are welcome. We’ll expect to see dozens of species in a variety of habitats, with likely sightings of: White-tailed Kite, Red-shouldered Hawk, California Quail, Western Scrub-jay, Western Bluebird and possible nesting Black-headed Grosbeaks and orioles. If you have binoculars please bring them; if not, loaners will be available. Walk will begin near Garden entrance.

Walk is $5 for Garden members/$10 non-members.
Please RSVP. For more information and to RSVP contact [email protected]

County Parks charges a $3 parking fee weekends, April – September. Carpool and save!

It’s time for our semi-annual plant sale, and we want to help you find the perfect plant for your yard! Fall is the best time to plant on the central coast and we are opening our greenhouse to the public for a one-day plant BLOW-OUT! Enjoy our wide selection of drought-tolerant and volunteer-grown California native and Mediterranean climate plants, all while sipping free coffee! Get expert advice and find great deals on beautiful drought-tolerant plants and other Garden merchandise. ALL SALES ARE TAX FREE! Members save an additional 10%. Info at slobg.org.

The Big Sirs of Swing is a Gypsy Jazz Quartet based on the Central Coast. The Gypsy Jazz genre blends acoustic jazz and swing and was conceived in France in the 1930s by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.

The Big Sirs play and sing original Django tunes, classic Jazz and Swing standards, as well as original music of their own, all in the exciting and toe-tapping flavor of Gypsy Jazz.

The Big Sirs include the talents of:
Daniel Cimo on violin and vocals
Ben Arthur on lead and rhythm guitar
Ron Mileur on rhythm guitar
Tyler Dukes on stand up bass

These guys are a great example of how talented individuals can sometimes come together to form a terrific band sound that is cohesive and exciting!

Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 2 PM with intermission. An opportunity to visit with the musicians and enjoy light refreshments follows the 90-minute performance. The concert will be held in SLOMA’s Gray Wing. $20 general seating. Note: no physical tickets are sent. Give your name at check-in for entry or bring your emailed receipt.

For more information, and to purchase tickets visit: https://my805tix.com/events/Evening-in-Greece-10-19-2019

Enjoy a fun, interactive afternoon between farmers and the public, especially children. See the results of the activity that has taken place at City Farm SLO, located along Hwy 101 between Madonna Rd and Los Osos Valley Rd exits.

Tour the farm, meet the farmers. Harvest and grill your own ear of corn and take part in other planting and harvesting activities.

Highlights of the day include a farmers market with produce grown at City Farm SLO, u-pick pumpkin, hayrides and live music by Miss Leo and her Bluegrass Boys. Feed the resident chickens and visiting goats. Take part in the tomato toss, weed pulling and guess the pumpkin weight contests. Meet organizations who share a commitment to local sustainable urban agriculture.

Autumn is often thought of as a time for food, family, and celebration.

Here at Orchestra Novo, we understand the powerful nourishment that music brings and we’re dedicated to serving up rich musical feasts.

On Sunday, October 20, Between Worlds: Autumn Serenade brings you a deep and enlivening orchestral repast. We invite you to immerse yourself in unique music that will feed your soul and stir your heart.

And then, during intermission, join Maestro Nowak to celebrate the flavors of fall with complimentary locally-produced organic cider and apples from SLO Creek Farms and seasonally inspired baked treats. Our treat!

We’re delighted to introduce you to the Estero Bay Kindness Coalition. They’ve made it their work and dedication to feed as many children whose families in the Estero Bay area exist below the poverty line, as possible.

They will join us for our Between Worlds: Autumn Serenade intermission to share their story and answer any questions you may have about the work they do.

Please consider bringing something or take one of their shopping bags home with you, which once filled, can be picked up or dropped off.

Visit OrchestraNovo.org or call 805-792-2711 for more details.

Hawaii’s Jake Shimabukuro is known for his energetic strumming on the ukulele, incorporating elements of thoughtful, sophisticated arrangements and spontaneous, improvised passages. He mixes both Island and outside influences with the modern and historical, combining the qualities of a long line of virtuoso ukulele players with modern rock musicians to create a sound that’s uniquely his own yet still firmly grounded in the Island tradition. His latest album, The Greatest Day, was released in July 2018 to critical acclaim.

Now is your chance to experience Jake’s sound at the PAC SLO for yourself.

We’re creating an Active Transportation Plan and want to hear from you!

You’re invited to a series of public events to tell City staff what you want to see in the future of transportation!
– Barriers to bicycling and walking for transportation in the City
– Types of active transportation infrastructure and policies that could provide the greatest support to increase bicycling and walking in the City

Weekend Pop-up Events
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, 10/12 at Lucy’s Coffee Co.
Sunday, 10/13 at Lincoln Deli
Saturday, 10/19 at Nautical Bean, Los Osos Valley Road
Sunday, 10/20 at Vons

Open House Workshop
When: Thursday, October 24 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: City/County Library
What: People can walk through stations to learn about the plan and ask questions of staff

Opening on October 24, the Harold J Miossi Art Gallery presents the only retrospective of the work of nationally and internationally acclaimed artist, Mohamad Hafez.

About Mohamad Hafez: A Syrian artist and architect, Mohamad Hafez was born in Damascus, raised in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and educated in the Midwestern United States. Expressing the juxtaposition of East and West within him, Hafez’s art reflects the political turmoil in the Middle East through the compilation of found objects, paint and scrap metal. Using his architectural skills, Hafez creates surrealistic Middle Eastern streetscapes that are architectural in their appearance yet politically charged in their content.

The Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market is undoubtedly one of the most treasured events on the Central Coast and has a long history of bringing locals and visitors together to eat, shop, listen to music and connect with their community.

The Market takes place every Thursday evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (weather permitting and excluding major holidays) on Higuera Street between Nipomo and Osos streets.

California Health & Safety Code 114259.5 stipulates that live animals aren’t allowed in certified farmers markets (such as ours) and permitted food facilities, with the exception of service animals. Fraudulently misrepresenting service animals is a misdemeanor (California Penal Code 365.7 [a]). Please, leave your pets at home to keep our Market clean and safe for all guests.

Free bike valet service on Morro Street sponsored by San Luis Ranch and operated by Bike SLO County

The Downtown Trolley operates every Thursday night from 5 PM to 9 PM on a 15-20 minute loop.

Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis along surrounding side streets as well as in Downtown parking garages.

For more information about Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market please contact our Market Manager at (805) 541-0286 ext. 2 or [email protected]

This October, discover how your student has made Cal Poly their home! At Mustang Family Weekend, you and your family will:

• Explore campus through interactive tours and hikes.
• Engage in Learn by Doing lectures and labs led by esteemed faculty.
• Enjoy receptions, live music and fun activities for the whole family.
• Attend athletic and performing arts events throughout the weekend.*

… and so much more! Registration is for the entire family and includes:

• One parking pass for the weekend.
• One swag bag filled with exclusive Cal Poly gear.
• Receptions with light appetizers, live music and fun activities.
• Entrance to exclusive events and programming throughout the weekend.

Weekend Schedule

Download the Cal Poly Now Parents and Supporters guide to view the dozens of events and programming scheduled throughout Mustang Family Weekend. New events are constantly being added so please be sure to check the guide often for updates.

Extending from Islay Creek in Montana de Oro to Point San Luis, the Pecho Coast exemplifies the Central Coast experience with its rugged bluffs and beaches, flora and fauna. Please join us in celebrating our county’s past and present, the “Echoes of the Pecho Coast”, at this year’s annual Gala.

Hosted in the plush comforts of King David’s Lodge, San Luis Obispo, on Friday, October 25th, 5-8:30 p.m., you will be treated to gourmet food, live music, live and silent auctions. Original art, photographs, private airplane tours, concert tickets are just some of the treasures available to the highest bidders.

Special guest speaker John Lindsey, PG&E meteorologist, will share his intimate knowledge of the Pecho Coast as the most trusted voice in local weather and more. All proceeds benefit the History Center’s ongoing efforts to maintain collections and exhibits at the Carnegie Museum and Dallidet Adobe and Gardens.

Boo Bash – FREE! Haunted Park (little kid friendly)
Fri. Oct 25 | 5:30 pm *Movie starts at dusk (6:15 pm)
Meadow Park | 2333 Meadow St

Join the Parks and Recreation Department for a family-friendly costume party and haunted house. Youngsters (and their families) will enjoy food, games, and activities, as well as partake in a spooky haunted park.

All Boo Bash attendees are asked to bring canned food to be donated to the Food Bank Coalition of SLO County.

Concluding the night, enjoy the kid-friendly outdoor Movie Curious George: A Boo Fest on the Meadow Park lawn under the stars.

Food Trucks:
Javed Kabab (Indian Fusion Food)
Cubanissimo (Cuban)
Feed My Seoul (Korean BBQ)
A Taste of Heaven Mini Donuts

Photo Booth:
The Photobooth Experience

Join SLOMA and the Digital Art Group for a tech-tacular evening of superstitions and primal fears. Tech-Tacular Superstitions will showcase innovative works by local digital artists and one-night-only, interactive installations challenging us to face our fears in a fun and playful way.

Festive dress encouraged. Prizes will be awarded for art-inspired costumes and wearable technology.

Finger food and bar voucher included with adult ticket purchase. Special thanks to Firestone Walker Brewing Company for donating beer for the event.

Friday, October 25, 7–10 PM
$20 per adult online; $25 at the door
$10 for students (college ID needed 18+over students)

The Digital Art Group explores art created using digital media. DAG meets monthly at the Museum to share technical expertise and methods. Artists interested in any kind of digital art are welcome. Tech-Tacular Superstitions is a fundraising event for the Digital Art Group’s 2020 exhibition at SLOMA.

Halloween Levitates at Levity® Academy on October 25 & 26, 2019

Levity® Academy, San Luis Obispo, the Central Coast’s premier aerial silks and circus arts studio located at 207 Suburban Road in San Luis Obispo, celebrates Halloween with haunting new performances for the whole family on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26, 2019, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30). The show features skeletons, spiders, ragdolls, and other spooky characters as they dance near the ceiling on aerial silks, hoops, straps, and more. Performed by aerialists of all ages, the acts combine grace and grit in 20-foot climbs and jaw-dropping acrobatic flips, drops, and spins. Tickets cost $20 (cash only, at the door). For more information about Levity® Academy, visit levityacademy.com, call (805) 549-6417, email [email protected], or find it on Facebook or Instagram (@LevityAcademy).

The Hard Core Cider Tour returns to San Luis Obispo, CA for its 4th Year on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26th.

Enjoy UNLIMITED tastings from some of the World’s Top Craft Hard Cider Makers, savor mouth watering food from Local Food Trucks (food sold separately), groove to Live Music, let your inner kid out with our Jumbo Lawn Games, and purchase your favorite bottles to take home at the Core Store Tent! THIS YEAR, we are raising funds for TBA

PURVEYORS: Goat Rock Cider Company | Hemly Cider | Stem Ciders | Tin City Cider Co. | Two Broads Ciderworks | Ace Premium Craft Cider | Bristols Cider House | Hard Frescos | California Caboose Cider | Whalebird Kombucha | and more to come!

MUSIC: Rent Party Blues Band

FOOD TRUCKS: TBA

SPONSORS: Great Flavors Central Coast | Blue Ascension Media

LAST POUR: 3:30PM

TICKETS:
* General Admission: $50
* G.A. – Group Rate (4+ Tickets): $30 per person
*CIDER SQUAD (8+ TICKETS): $30 per person (includes exclusive Squad shirt for every person)
* Designated Driver: $20 (Only for Purchase At The Door)

IMPORTANT NOTES:
* No Refunds. No Re-entry.
* No Pets allowed. Only SERVICE Dogs on leash are allowed.
* Must be 21 or Older to enter (no babies/infants/children)
* This is a Cider & Mead Only Event… No Beers will be offered.

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7:00 – Doors Open
7:30 – Burning James & The Funky Flames
8:45 – Cafe R & B – featured headliner band

Cafe R&B, featuring vocalist “Roach” and her guitar-slinging husband Byl Carruthers, have been wowing audiences throughout America, Canada, and Europe, since they were first discovered in Los Angeles by the likes of Ike Turner and Buddy Guy in the late 90’s… After seeing the band at L.A.’s famed Troubadour nightclub, Ike Turner exclaimed:

“I ain’t seen nuthin’ like that since Me and You-Know-Who!”

​Buddy Guy heard about the commotion and invited the band to his Southside Chicago club where, opening for blues legend Otis Rush, the band received a standing ovation from the sold-out crowd. They were soon recognized as a force to be reckoned with, leaving a trail of incendiary performances, as they shared stages with Etta James, Little Feat, The Black Crowes, and Bettye LaVette, to name a few. They gained a reputation as one of the most exciting live acts in blues and beyond.

​Soon they were in the studio recording the first of their four critically acclaimed albums, and spreading their message throughout the U.S. and Europe, one stage at a time. Encountering Roach and the band’s blisteringly contemporary skills, wrapped around such a deeply reverent passion for the real blues, critics raved…

“This is a group that knows its material better than most people know themselves…”

“Stunned is not a strong enough word to describe what they did to the audience…”

“She is fearless -a torch in a Holy Roller’s body!”

While firmly rooted in the Blues, theirs is a tapestry of Blues, Jazz, Rock, R&B, and every other stitch in the fabric of American Music. As Blues Historian Dick Shurman put it: “No one ever forgets the first time they see CAFE R&B”

​Now in Summer/Fall 2019, after staying close to home in California for a few years, while Roach and Byl’s son finished school, CAFE R&B will be releasing their long-awaited 5th Album and heading back out on tour throughout the U.S. and Europe. And your SLO Blues Society has called in many many favors to bring in this high energy group to wow the Central Coast!​

Advance Tickets for this kick up your heels show may be purchased in SLO at Boo Boo Records and Cheap Thrills, in Santa Maria at Paradise Records, or online at My805tix. Day-Of Tickets are also available at the door.

The Polish Ambassador will be live in downtown SLO at the Fremont Theater on Saturday, October 26!

Tickets On-Sale NOW

♦ SHOW INFORMATION ♦

Door Time- 8:00 PM

All Ages

♦ TICKET OUTLET ♦

Boo Boo Records

978 Monterey St • SLO

Mon-Wed 10-8, Thurs-Sat 10-9, Sun 11-6

Cal Poly Arts presents Las Cafeteras live in downtown SLO at the Fremont Theater on October 30!

Door Time- 6:30 PM

Show Time- 7:30 PM

All Ages

These children of immigrants are remixing roots music and telling modern-day stories with what the Los Angeles Times has called a “uniquely Angeleno mishmash of punk, hip-hop, beat music, cumbia and rock.” The band is taking the music world by storm with its international instrumentation, crossing genres and musical borders with infectious live performances. In this Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration for all ages, audiences can expect a musical and cultural experience that engages the heart, mind and spirit through dance, movement and songs. Bring your offerings for the Dia de los Muertos alter. The fun vibe at the Fremont Theater will allow for enjoying the music from you seat or dancing on your feet! (High-volume performance)

https://lascafeteras.com

Join SLOQueerdos as we continue the tradition of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the SLO Brew Rock Event Center.

Pull out the fishnets, lipstick, and corset and come give yourself over to absolute pleasure!!!!

This year the cast will be re-enacting the movies musical numbers in front of the huge 19’ x 9’ Screen in the Event Center.

Audience participation is strictly MANDATORY.

Get there early, grab yourself a beer, and find a good seat!

We’ve sold out the last two years so this year we’ve added a second day to make sure everyone gets a chance to see the show.

**** PLEASE NOTE: This year features three live showings for the performance:

**10/30/19 9 PM show

**10/31/19 6 PM show

**10/31/19 9 PM show

Please purchase the appropriate ticket option when checking out online ****

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at slobrew.com/live and SLOQueerdos.com | Ages 18

The Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market is undoubtedly one of the most treasured events on the Central Coast and has a long history of bringing locals and visitors together to eat, shop, listen to music and connect with their community.

The Market takes place every Thursday evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (weather permitting and excluding major holidays) on Higuera Street between Nipomo and Osos streets.

California Health & Safety Code 114259.5 stipulates that live animals aren’t allowed in certified farmers markets (such as ours) and permitted food facilities, with the exception of service animals. Fraudulently misrepresenting service animals is a misdemeanor (California Penal Code 365.7 [a]). Please, leave your pets at home to keep our Market clean and safe for all guests.

Free bike valet service on Morro Street sponsored by San Luis Ranch and operated by Bike SLO County

The Downtown Trolley operates every Thursday night from 5 PM to 9 PM on a 15-20 minute loop.

Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis along surrounding side streets as well as in Downtown parking garages.

For more information about Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market please contact our Market Manager at (805) 541-0286 ext. 2 or [email protected]