Front Porch is a free coffee house and community space located just off campus of Cal Poly. We primarily serve the student population of San Luis Obispo. Every Wednesday between March 31 and June 2, we will have a food distribution from 4 to 5 for students to pick up ingredients to make a meal for their household at home, or pick up prepared food to take home and share with their household. Food pickups are from our physical location, 1468 E Foothill Boulevard.

At 6, we have a community gathering where we do trivia or facilitate a discussion on current issues in our community at the local or national level. We hold these events either on zoom (zoom ID 805 805 1468) or outdoors and socially distanced at Throop Park.  We call this combination of food distribution and discussion/trivia “Front Porch Community Night.”

Front Porch is a free coffee house and community space located just off campus of Cal Poly. We primarily serve the student population of San Luis Obispo. Every Wednesday between March 31 and June 2, we will have a food distribution from 4 to 5 for students to pick up ingredients to make a meal for their household at home, or pick up prepared food to take home and share with their household. Food pickups are from our physical location, 1468 E Foothill Boulevard.

At 6, we have a community gathering where we do trivia or facilitate a discussion on current issues in our community at the local or national level. We hold these events either on zoom (zoom ID 805 805 1468) or outdoors and socially distanced at Throop Park.  We call this combination of food distribution and discussion/trivia “Front Porch Community Night.”

Each month’s Plaza Pop-Up will feature a different cultural nonprofit who, through funding by the City of SLO, will create an art installation unique to the nonprofit’s mission in Mission Plaza. These immersive installations strive to create happiness, hope and love for San Luis Obispo from residents and visitors alike.

This month you will be amazed by the student-built ornamental horticulture installation by Cal Poly Rose Float Team who worked alongside Downtown SLO. “Spring Wings” is featuring a flower pot with a butterfly and caterpillar and a mechanical bee hanging from the pergola, made from welded steel and decorated with dried florals, produce, and natural elements. Mission Plaza will also have An 8-foot lighted California Poppy, chalk art by Trust Automation Children’s Center Chalk Art Crew and a Chalk Art Mural “The Progression of Motherhood” by Katy McGrath of Badger Branding, perfect for Mother’s Day celebrations on May 9.

• Registration begins April 1, 2021. Join us to show your support for CASA’s help to abused and neglected children in our county
• Inclusive modes of transportation welcomed! Choose the trail best for your bike, wheelchair, stroller, or feet!
• Take your choice(s) of trails as detailed in the Digital Passport (emailed to you May 1, 2021)
• Record your completed hikes in the digital passport
• Use the entire month of May to accumulate hikes, repeating your favorites as desired!
  • COVID-era trail manners are to step aside on a trail when being passed, and please maintain a 6 foot distance between you and people not from your household
  • If bringing your dog on dog-allowed paths, please clean up any waste
  • Please stay on sanctioned trails
• Share your support with friends – use #HikeforCASA on your social media!
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners for most completed hikes by May 1-31, 2021 (Adult and youth divisions)
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners for top fundraisers by May 31, 2021

CASA of San Luis Obispo County is an equal opportunity organization and believes that embracing diversity and inclusiveness strengthens the status of children and their families and is vital to the organization’s vision, mission and development initiatives.

Saturdays 8am – 1pm

Sharpen your photographic skills, take control of your camera, and achieve your artistic goals in the natural setting of Montana de Oro. Starting with a morning hike through one of the most panoramic paths on the central coast, learn how to work with light and shadows to capture creative compositions of these expansive coastal landscapes. In-classroom instruction will follow at the Buen Dia Store in downtown SLO. You will work with your RAW images to set up a solid digital workflow and master photo editing techniques to produce a 13×19 photo print you will take home with you the very same day!

Photo prints are printed using 100% Eco-friendly cotton paper and vegetable-based ink.

Workshops are kept small, at a maximum of 8 people, so all the participants can get one-on-one time with the instructors. Workshops are open to photo enthusiasts of every experience level, however we recommend having prior knowledge of basic camera technique for the Landscape Photography Hike.

Simply select the date that best suits your schedule. If you have any questions please feel free to email us.

What you’ll need

A digital camera (extra batteries) – Memory Card

Card reader – Personal laptop (charger)

Editing software

What we’ll cover

Composition – Exposure and Depth of Field

Natural Light – Shadows and Hot Spots

Photo Selection – Basic Photo Retouching

Color Balance

Have any questions? Get in touch with us here

Photography: Beyond the Basics

Sundays 10am – 12 Noon

Get ready to use your DSLR to its full potential! Go beyond the basics and learn about focus, exposure, white balance, and composition. This accessible and easy-to-follow workshop will allow you to take the basic concepts and technical concepts you’ve learned and unleash the full potential of you and your camera.

We will show you how to creatively frame your subjects and take control of challenging light. You will learn how to achieve the greatest amount of focus in each photo. Plus, you’ll learn how to best select a lens to achieve the best results for each type of shoot.

Photographic workshops are kept small, at a maximum of 8 people, so all the participants can get some one-on-one time with the instructors. All workshops are open to photo enthusiasts of every experience level.

What you will need

DSLR Camera + Memory Card + Extra batteries

Computer + Charger + Editing Software

What we will cover

Shooting in RAW – Focus – Aperture

Lens Selection – Shutter Speed – Depth of Field

White Balance – Composition

Have questions? Get in touch here

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Presents: Art in the Garden: Art Show and Fundraiser

Do you enjoy supporting local artists? Come be a part of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s Art in the Garden Art Show and Fundraiser! This free, in-person event will be held at the Oak Glen Pavilion at the Garden April 30th – May 16th, Thursdays through Sundays from 11 AM to 5 PM All art will be for sale and a portion of the sales will benefit San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden.

Art in the Garden is an annual event hosted by the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden as an opportunity to showcase local, high-quality original art and gather in our open & safe outdoor grounds and gardens!  This event runs for 2 weeks, and is jam-packed with colorful glass work, paintings, pottery, succulent arrangements, exquisite jewelry design, photography and more – from 15 local artists! Come see our artist demonstrations on Saturdays and some Sundays from 12-4 PM. This event draws people from all over this county and further to collect art, take in the natural flora and fauna of the garden and enjoy much needed respite.

Entry to the Garden will be free on the first weekend, May 1st-2nd (normally a $5 per person value) while our Spring Plant Sale is underway. Come join us for a beautiful day at the Garden! For more information on the event or to view a list of the artists and artist demonstrators, please visit slobg.org.

About San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is a non-profit organization that showcases plants from Mediterranean climates throughout the world. Through its programs and facilities, the Garden fosters an appreciation and understanding of the relationship between people and nature and encourages a sense of stewardship for the natural environment. The Garden is located at 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., within El Chorro Regional Park off Highway 1 between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. Admission is $5 per person and free for both children 12 and under and Garden Members. To learn more visit slobg.org or the SLO Botanical Garden Facebook page.

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Presents: Art in the Garden: Art Show and Fundraiser

Do you enjoy supporting local artists? Come be a part of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s Art in the Garden Art Show and Fundraiser! This free, in-person event will be held at the Oak Glen Pavilion at the Garden April 30th – May 16th, Thursdays through Sundays from 11 AM to 5 PM All art will be for sale and a portion of the sales will benefit San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden.

Art in the Garden is an annual event hosted by the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden as an opportunity to showcase local, high-quality original art and gather in our open & safe outdoor grounds and gardens!  This event runs for 2 weeks, and is jam-packed with colorful glass work, paintings, pottery, succulent arrangements, exquisite jewelry design, photography and more – from 15 local artists! Come see our artist demonstrations on Saturdays and some Sundays from 12-4 PM. This event draws people from all over this county and further to collect art, take in the natural flora and fauna of the garden and enjoy much needed respite.

Entry to the Garden will be free on the first weekend, May 1st-2nd (normally a $5 per person value) while our Spring Plant Sale is underway. Come join us for a beautiful day at the Garden! For more information on the event or to view a list of the artists and artist demonstrators, please visit slobg.org.

About San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is a non-profit organization that showcases plants from Mediterranean climates throughout the world. Through its programs and facilities, the Garden fosters an appreciation and understanding of the relationship between people and nature and encourages a sense of stewardship for the natural environment. The Garden is located at 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., within El Chorro Regional Park off Highway 1 between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. Admission is $5 per person and free for both children 12 and under and Garden Members. To learn more visit slobg.org or the SLO Botanical Garden Facebook page.

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Presents: Art in the Garden: Art Show and Fundraiser

Do you enjoy supporting local artists? Come be a part of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s Art in the Garden Art Show and Fundraiser! This free, in-person event will be held at the Oak Glen Pavilion at the Garden April 30th – May 16th, Thursdays through Sundays from 11 AM to 5 PM All art will be for sale and a portion of the sales will benefit San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden.

Art in the Garden is an annual event hosted by the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden as an opportunity to showcase local, high-quality original art and gather in our open & safe outdoor grounds and gardens!  This event runs for 2 weeks, and is jam-packed with colorful glass work, paintings, pottery, succulent arrangements, exquisite jewelry design, photography and more – from 15 local artists! Come see our artist demonstrations on Saturdays and some Sundays from 12-4 PM. This event draws people from all over this county and further to collect art, take in the natural flora and fauna of the garden and enjoy much needed respite.

Entry to the Garden will be free on the first weekend, May 1st-2nd (normally a $5 per person value) while our Spring Plant Sale is underway. Come join us for a beautiful day at the Garden! For more information on the event or to view a list of the artists and artist demonstrators, please visit slobg.org.

About San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is a non-profit organization that showcases plants from Mediterranean climates throughout the world. Through its programs and facilities, the Garden fosters an appreciation and understanding of the relationship between people and nature and encourages a sense of stewardship for the natural environment. The Garden is located at 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., within El Chorro Regional Park off Highway 1 between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. Admission is $5 per person and free for both children 12 and under and Garden Members. To learn more visit slobg.org or the SLO Botanical Garden Facebook page.

Saturdays 8am – 1pm

Sharpen your photographic skills, take control of your camera, and achieve your artistic goals in the natural setting of Montana de Oro. Starting with a morning hike through one of the most panoramic paths on the central coast, learn how to work with light and shadows to capture creative compositions of these expansive coastal landscapes. In-classroom instruction will follow at the Buen Dia Store in downtown SLO. You will work with your RAW images to set up a solid digital workflow and master photo editing techniques to produce a 13×19 photo print you will take home with you the very same day!

Photo prints are printed using 100% Eco-friendly cotton paper and vegetable-based ink.

Workshops are kept small, at a maximum of 8 people, so all the participants can get one-on-one time with the instructors. Workshops are open to photo enthusiasts of every experience level, however we recommend having prior knowledge of basic camera technique for the Landscape Photography Hike.

Simply select the date that best suits your schedule. If you have any questions please feel free to email us.

What you’ll need

A digital camera (extra batteries) – Memory Card

Card reader – Personal laptop (charger)

Editing software

What we’ll cover

Composition – Exposure and Depth of Field

Natural Light – Shadows and Hot Spots

Photo Selection – Basic Photo Retouching

Color Balance

Have any questions? Get in touch with us here

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Presents: Art in the Garden: Art Show and Fundraiser

Do you enjoy supporting local artists? Come be a part of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s Art in the Garden Art Show and Fundraiser! This free, in-person event will be held at the Oak Glen Pavilion at the Garden April 30th – May 16th, Thursdays through Sundays from 11 AM to 5 PM All art will be for sale and a portion of the sales will benefit San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden.

Art in the Garden is an annual event hosted by the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden as an opportunity to showcase local, high-quality original art and gather in our open & safe outdoor grounds and gardens!  This event runs for 2 weeks, and is jam-packed with colorful glass work, paintings, pottery, succulent arrangements, exquisite jewelry design, photography and more – from 15 local artists! Come see our artist demonstrations on Saturdays and some Sundays from 12-4 PM. This event draws people from all over this county and further to collect art, take in the natural flora and fauna of the garden and enjoy much needed respite.

Entry to the Garden will be free on the first weekend, May 1st-2nd (normally a $5 per person value) while our Spring Plant Sale is underway. Come join us for a beautiful day at the Garden! For more information on the event or to view a list of the artists and artist demonstrators, please visit slobg.org.

About San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is a non-profit organization that showcases plants from Mediterranean climates throughout the world. Through its programs and facilities, the Garden fosters an appreciation and understanding of the relationship between people and nature and encourages a sense of stewardship for the natural environment. The Garden is located at 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., within El Chorro Regional Park off Highway 1 between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. Admission is $5 per person and free for both children 12 and under and Garden Members. To learn more visit slobg.org or the SLO Botanical Garden Facebook page.

Photography: Beyond the Basics

Sundays 10am – 12 Noon

Get ready to use your DSLR to its full potential! Go beyond the basics and learn about focus, exposure, white balance, and composition. This accessible and easy-to-follow workshop will allow you to take the basic concepts and technical concepts you’ve learned and unleash the full potential of you and your camera.

We will show you how to creatively frame your subjects and take control of challenging light. You will learn how to achieve the greatest amount of focus in each photo. Plus, you’ll learn how to best select a lens to achieve the best results for each type of shoot.

Photographic workshops are kept small, at a maximum of 8 people, so all the participants can get some one-on-one time with the instructors. All workshops are open to photo enthusiasts of every experience level.

What you will need

DSLR Camera + Memory Card + Extra batteries

Computer + Charger + Editing Software

What we will cover

Shooting in RAW – Focus – Aperture

Lens Selection – Shutter Speed – Depth of Field

White Balance – Composition

Have questions? Get in touch here

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Presents: Art in the Garden: Art Show and Fundraiser

Do you enjoy supporting local artists? Come be a part of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s Art in the Garden Art Show and Fundraiser! This free, in-person event will be held at the Oak Glen Pavilion at the Garden April 30th – May 16th, Thursdays through Sundays from 11 AM to 5 PM All art will be for sale and a portion of the sales will benefit San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden.

Art in the Garden is an annual event hosted by the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden as an opportunity to showcase local, high-quality original art and gather in our open & safe outdoor grounds and gardens!  This event runs for 2 weeks, and is jam-packed with colorful glass work, paintings, pottery, succulent arrangements, exquisite jewelry design, photography and more – from 15 local artists! Come see our artist demonstrations on Saturdays and some Sundays from 12-4 PM. This event draws people from all over this county and further to collect art, take in the natural flora and fauna of the garden and enjoy much needed respite.

Entry to the Garden will be free on the first weekend, May 1st-2nd (normally a $5 per person value) while our Spring Plant Sale is underway. Come join us for a beautiful day at the Garden! For more information on the event or to view a list of the artists and artist demonstrators, please visit slobg.org.

About San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is a non-profit organization that showcases plants from Mediterranean climates throughout the world. Through its programs and facilities, the Garden fosters an appreciation and understanding of the relationship between people and nature and encourages a sense of stewardship for the natural environment. The Garden is located at 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., within El Chorro Regional Park off Highway 1 between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. Admission is $5 per person and free for both children 12 and under and Garden Members. To learn more visit slobg.org or the SLO Botanical Garden Facebook page.

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Presents: Art in the Garden: Art Show and Fundraiser

Do you enjoy supporting local artists? Come be a part of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s Art in the Garden Art Show and Fundraiser! This free, in-person event will be held at the Oak Glen Pavilion at the Garden April 30th – May 16th, Thursdays through Sundays from 11 AM to 5 PM All art will be for sale and a portion of the sales will benefit San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden.

Art in the Garden is an annual event hosted by the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden as an opportunity to showcase local, high-quality original art and gather in our open & safe outdoor grounds and gardens!  This event runs for 2 weeks, and is jam-packed with colorful glass work, paintings, pottery, succulent arrangements, exquisite jewelry design, photography and more – from 15 local artists! Come see our artist demonstrations on Saturdays and some Sundays from 12-4 PM. This event draws people from all over this county and further to collect art, take in the natural flora and fauna of the garden and enjoy much needed respite.

Entry to the Garden will be free on the first weekend, May 1st-2nd (normally a $5 per person value) while our Spring Plant Sale is underway. Come join us for a beautiful day at the Garden! For more information on the event or to view a list of the artists and artist demonstrators, please visit slobg.org.

About San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is a non-profit organization that showcases plants from Mediterranean climates throughout the world. Through its programs and facilities, the Garden fosters an appreciation and understanding of the relationship between people and nature and encourages a sense of stewardship for the natural environment. The Garden is located at 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., within El Chorro Regional Park off Highway 1 between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. Admission is $5 per person and free for both children 12 and under and Garden Members. To learn more visit slobg.org or the SLO Botanical Garden Facebook page.

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Presents: Art in the Garden: Art Show and Fundraiser

Do you enjoy supporting local artists? Come be a part of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s Art in the Garden Art Show and Fundraiser! This free, in-person event will be held at the Oak Glen Pavilion at the Garden April 30th – May 16th, Thursdays through Sundays from 11 AM to 5 PM All art will be for sale and a portion of the sales will benefit San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden.

Art in the Garden is an annual event hosted by the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden as an opportunity to showcase local, high-quality original art and gather in our open & safe outdoor grounds and gardens!  This event runs for 2 weeks, and is jam-packed with colorful glass work, paintings, pottery, succulent arrangements, exquisite jewelry design, photography and more – from 15 local artists! Come see our artist demonstrations on Saturdays and some Sundays from 12-4 PM. This event draws people from all over this county and further to collect art, take in the natural flora and fauna of the garden and enjoy much needed respite.

Entry to the Garden will be free on the first weekend, May 1st-2nd (normally a $5 per person value) while our Spring Plant Sale is underway. Come join us for a beautiful day at the Garden! For more information on the event or to view a list of the artists and artist demonstrators, please visit slobg.org.

About San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is a non-profit organization that showcases plants from Mediterranean climates throughout the world. Through its programs and facilities, the Garden fosters an appreciation and understanding of the relationship between people and nature and encourages a sense of stewardship for the natural environment. The Garden is located at 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., within El Chorro Regional Park off Highway 1 between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. Admission is $5 per person and free for both children 12 and under and Garden Members. To learn more visit slobg.org or the SLO Botanical Garden Facebook page.

Saturdays 8am – 1pm

Sharpen your photographic skills, take control of your camera, and achieve your artistic goals in the natural setting of Montana de Oro. Starting with a morning hike through one of the most panoramic paths on the central coast, learn how to work with light and shadows to capture creative compositions of these expansive coastal landscapes. In-classroom instruction will follow at the Buen Dia Store in downtown SLO. You will work with your RAW images to set up a solid digital workflow and master photo editing techniques to produce a 13×19 photo print you will take home with you the very same day!

Photo prints are printed using 100% Eco-friendly cotton paper and vegetable-based ink.

Workshops are kept small, at a maximum of 8 people, so all the participants can get one-on-one time with the instructors. Workshops are open to photo enthusiasts of every experience level, however we recommend having prior knowledge of basic camera technique for the Landscape Photography Hike.

Simply select the date that best suits your schedule. If you have any questions please feel free to email us.

What you’ll need

A digital camera (extra batteries) – Memory Card

Card reader – Personal laptop (charger)

Editing software

What we’ll cover

Composition – Exposure and Depth of Field

Natural Light – Shadows and Hot Spots

Photo Selection – Basic Photo Retouching

Color Balance

Have any questions? Get in touch with us here

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Presents: Art in the Garden: Art Show and Fundraiser

Do you enjoy supporting local artists? Come be a part of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s Art in the Garden Art Show and Fundraiser! This free, in-person event will be held at the Oak Glen Pavilion at the Garden April 30th – May 16th, Thursdays through Sundays from 11 AM to 5 PM All art will be for sale and a portion of the sales will benefit San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden.

Art in the Garden is an annual event hosted by the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden as an opportunity to showcase local, high-quality original art and gather in our open & safe outdoor grounds and gardens!  This event runs for 2 weeks, and is jam-packed with colorful glass work, paintings, pottery, succulent arrangements, exquisite jewelry design, photography and more – from 15 local artists! Come see our artist demonstrations on Saturdays and some Sundays from 12-4 PM. This event draws people from all over this county and further to collect art, take in the natural flora and fauna of the garden and enjoy much needed respite.

Entry to the Garden will be free on the first weekend, May 1st-2nd (normally a $5 per person value) while our Spring Plant Sale is underway. Come join us for a beautiful day at the Garden! For more information on the event or to view a list of the artists and artist demonstrators, please visit slobg.org.

About San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is a non-profit organization that showcases plants from Mediterranean climates throughout the world. Through its programs and facilities, the Garden fosters an appreciation and understanding of the relationship between people and nature and encourages a sense of stewardship for the natural environment. The Garden is located at 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., within El Chorro Regional Park off Highway 1 between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. Admission is $5 per person and free for both children 12 and under and Garden Members. To learn more visit slobg.org or the SLO Botanical Garden Facebook page.

During Pride Week (May 16-23rd), there are a variety of events to join including:

Sun May 16th (12pm-5pm)
Pride Talks – An informative-prerecorded talk style event with the goal to highlight the stories, experiences, and knowledge of the LGBTQ members in our community and to share those experiences with others. Individual talks will occur between 12-4PM with a live-panel discussion airing at 4PM. Our lineup includes:

• “Education: the Most Powerful Weapon You Can Use to Change the World.” featuring Jessica Lynn
• “The Kinky Activist” featuring Serrina Ruggles
• “Where Language Ends” featuring Kris Gottlieb
• “Surviving High School” featuring Kamela Proulx
• “GSA Clubs & How Important They Are For Youth” featuring Lillith Byllesby
• “National & Local History of LGBTQ Pride” featuring Michelle Call & Doug Heumann
• “Queer Crip: At the Intersection of Queerness and Disability” featuring Bailey Hamblin
• “Two-Spirit Storytelling: An Undocu Chicana from Whittier” featuring Erika Sarmiento
• “Diet Culture’s Impact on Queer Body Image” featuring Elissa Dehart
• “You Are Beautifully and Wonderfully Made- Our Spiritual Journeys as LGBTQ Individuals” featuring Rev. Rob Keim

Mon May 17th (5pm-8pm)
LGBTQ Lounge – This lounge is an opportunity to join the Board and Staff of the Gala Pride & Diversity Center for a meet and greet and social hour.

Car Caravan– Join us for a parade through downtown San Luis Obispo to kick off Pride Week. Decorate your vehicle in advance or join us at United Staffing Associates at 6PM to decorate your vehicle with supplies we provide. We will be following a designated route through Downtown San Luis Obispo beginning at 7PM ending with snacks at Skipper’s Brew and SLO Provisions. Help us spread some love and make the downtown a bit queerer! Download the Map

Tues May 18th (5pm-8pm)
Spanish-Language Lounge – This lounge is an opportunity to join other Spanish-speaking community members in a meet and greet and social hour.

Game Night – You and your family are invited to join Central Coast Pride and Rob Ferre, a professional DJ, Master of Ceremonies, and entertainer, for a night of laughter and fun in the Best GameShowEver. Watch as Rob turns up the energy of the crowd and encourages participation in an interactive evening centered around some of your favorite games including; Minute to Win It, Jeopardy, Family Feud, Name That Tune, Finish that Lyric, Lip Sync, Air Guitar, Dance Off, Customized Games, and More!!

Wed May 19th (5pm-8pm)
Youth Lounge – This lounge is an opportunity to join other LGBTQ and allied youth across San Luis Obispo county.

Youth Night (24 and under) – Join Cal Poly and Cuesta Pride students in this 24 and under gathering for an evening of LGBTQ affirming cartoons, discussion, and hangouts. Learn more about Cal Poly Pride (@calpolypridecenter) and Cuesta Pride (@cuestapride) on Instagram.

Thurs May 20th (1pm-8pm)
Nonbinary 101 – Join Cal Poly’s Gender Equity Center for a two part workshop centering the experiences of Nonbinary identities. Each workshop is 2 hrs which will cover introductory themes about the gender spectrum, presentation, differences and similarities with binary transgender people, intersections with other social identities, and allyship practices. The second portion will be held May 27th (1-3PM).

Trans Lounge – This lounge is an opportunity to join Tranz Central Coast to learn more about transgender and gender diverse communities across San Luis Obispo county. This is a meet and greet and social hour.

An Evening with Tranz Central Coast – Join Tranz Central Coast to premiere two short videos about being transgender on the Central Coast. Following the videos, there will be a panel discussion.

Fri May 21st (5pm-10pm)
Senior Lounge – This lounge is an opportunity to join LGBTQ and allied elders across San Luis Obispo county as well as representatives from the Central Coast Queer Archive Project. This includes a meet and greet and social hour.

CKCC presents Guy Baldwin (18 only) – The Central Coast Kink Community presents Guy Baldwin, an American Titleholder, author and psychotherapist from Los Angeles who was named International Mr. Leather in 1989 and who has authored Ties that Bind, SlaveCra, and The Leather Contest Guide. This event will feature a moderated conversation facilitated by Serrina Ruggles.

DragShow(TicketedEvent-18 only) -Join Central Coast Pride for our Annual Pride Drag Show “Strong. Proud. United.”, hosted by Juicy CW. This event will highlight some of the Central Coast’s finest drag and burlesque performers such as Queerlee, Jota Mercury, Nala Diamond, Eve Riot, Skinny Mocha, Foxy Moron, Cleo Van Scarlett, Bessie Snow, Pussy Grime, and Santa Maria’s own DJ Suz. This event will also be live-streamed to Libertine Brewing Co in San Luis Obispo. Purchase your tickets at www.slopride.com.

Sat May 22nd (11am-Midnight)
Take Home Art Kits – The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) is celebrating PRIDE with a free take-home art activity. Visit Mission Plaza lawn near SLOMA from 11am-1pm (or while supplies last) to pick up yours.

Livestream Concert (Ticketed Event) – Join Central Coast Pride for our 25th Anniversary Livestream Concert featuring various musicians from around the central coast including DJ Mikie Orange, Leia O’Brian, Date Night with Nick and Jill Bilich, Jill Knight and Her Band (sponsored by Spirit Winds Physical Therapy), Declan Galli, Simple Harmonic Motion, That’s the Key, Brynn Albanese, Wryn, Not Thomas Edison, and ITF. This event will also be live-streamed to Libertine Brewing Co in San Luis Obispo. Purchase your tickets at www.slopride.com

Sun May 23rd (1:30pm-8pm)
Multifaith Service – Join Central Coast Pride at 1:30pm and numerous LGBTQ and affirming clergy, lay leaders, and practitioners of faith and spiritual traditions across the central coast who draw strength from their intersectional lives in this Multifaith Pride Service.

Pride in the Park – Join the Cal Poly Pride Faculty and Staff Association for a socially distanced outdoor get-together at Meadow Park! It’s a BYOE (bring your own EVERYTHING) event. Bring yourself a chair/blanket, a beverage, and a snack to enjoy.

Pride’s Got Talent – Join Central Coast Pride and emcees Rick Castle and Mr. Sparkles for this year’s Talent Show. During this event, community members from across the Central Coast who will be competing for a $500 Visa Gi Card first place prize and the winners of the Pet Photo Competition will be revealed. Central Coast Pride is still looking for submissions, so enter our Talent Show today.

Photography: Beyond the Basics

Sundays 10am – 12 Noon

Get ready to use your DSLR to its full potential! Go beyond the basics and learn about focus, exposure, white balance, and composition. This accessible and easy-to-follow workshop will allow you to take the basic concepts and technical concepts you’ve learned and unleash the full potential of you and your camera.

We will show you how to creatively frame your subjects and take control of challenging light. You will learn how to achieve the greatest amount of focus in each photo. Plus, you’ll learn how to best select a lens to achieve the best results for each type of shoot.

Photographic workshops are kept small, at a maximum of 8 people, so all the participants can get some one-on-one time with the instructors. All workshops are open to photo enthusiasts of every experience level.

What you will need

DSLR Camera + Memory Card + Extra batteries

Computer + Charger + Editing Software

What we will cover

Shooting in RAW – Focus – Aperture

Lens Selection – Shutter Speed – Depth of Field

White Balance – Composition

Have questions? Get in touch here

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Presents: Art in the Garden: Art Show and Fundraiser

Do you enjoy supporting local artists? Come be a part of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s Art in the Garden Art Show and Fundraiser! This free, in-person event will be held at the Oak Glen Pavilion at the Garden April 30th – May 16th, Thursdays through Sundays from 11 AM to 5 PM All art will be for sale and a portion of the sales will benefit San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden.

Art in the Garden is an annual event hosted by the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden as an opportunity to showcase local, high-quality original art and gather in our open & safe outdoor grounds and gardens!  This event runs for 2 weeks, and is jam-packed with colorful glass work, paintings, pottery, succulent arrangements, exquisite jewelry design, photography and more – from 15 local artists! Come see our artist demonstrations on Saturdays and some Sundays from 12-4 PM. This event draws people from all over this county and further to collect art, take in the natural flora and fauna of the garden and enjoy much needed respite.

Entry to the Garden will be free on the first weekend, May 1st-2nd (normally a $5 per person value) while our Spring Plant Sale is underway. Come join us for a beautiful day at the Garden! For more information on the event or to view a list of the artists and artist demonstrators, please visit slobg.org.

About San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is a non-profit organization that showcases plants from Mediterranean climates throughout the world. Through its programs and facilities, the Garden fosters an appreciation and understanding of the relationship between people and nature and encourages a sense of stewardship for the natural environment. The Garden is located at 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., within El Chorro Regional Park off Highway 1 between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. Admission is $5 per person and free for both children 12 and under and Garden Members. To learn more visit slobg.org or the SLO Botanical Garden Facebook page.

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Presents: Art in the Garden: Art Show and Fundraiser

Do you enjoy supporting local artists? Come be a part of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s Art in the Garden Art Show and Fundraiser! This free, in-person event will be held at the Oak Glen Pavilion at the Garden April 30th – May 16th, Thursdays through Sundays from 11 AM to 5 PM All art will be for sale and a portion of the sales will benefit San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden.

Art in the Garden is an annual event hosted by the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden as an opportunity to showcase local, high-quality original art and gather in our open & safe outdoor grounds and gardens!  This event runs for 2 weeks, and is jam-packed with colorful glass work, paintings, pottery, succulent arrangements, exquisite jewelry design, photography and more – from 15 local artists! Come see our artist demonstrations on Saturdays and some Sundays from 12-4 PM. This event draws people from all over this county and further to collect art, take in the natural flora and fauna of the garden and enjoy much needed respite.

Entry to the Garden will be free on the first weekend, May 1st-2nd (normally a $5 per person value) while our Spring Plant Sale is underway. Come join us for a beautiful day at the Garden! For more information on the event or to view a list of the artists and artist demonstrators, please visit slobg.org.

About San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is a non-profit organization that showcases plants from Mediterranean climates throughout the world. Through its programs and facilities, the Garden fosters an appreciation and understanding of the relationship between people and nature and encourages a sense of stewardship for the natural environment. The Garden is located at 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., within El Chorro Regional Park off Highway 1 between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. Admission is $5 per person and free for both children 12 and under and Garden Members. To learn more visit slobg.org or the SLO Botanical Garden Facebook page.

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Presents: Art in the Garden: Art Show and Fundraiser

Do you enjoy supporting local artists? Come be a part of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s Art in the Garden Art Show and Fundraiser! This free, in-person event will be held at the Oak Glen Pavilion at the Garden April 30th – May 16th, Thursdays through Sundays from 11 AM to 5 PM All art will be for sale and a portion of the sales will benefit San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden.

Art in the Garden is an annual event hosted by the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden as an opportunity to showcase local, high-quality original art and gather in our open & safe outdoor grounds and gardens!  This event runs for 2 weeks, and is jam-packed with colorful glass work, paintings, pottery, succulent arrangements, exquisite jewelry design, photography and more – from 15 local artists! Come see our artist demonstrations on Saturdays and some Sundays from 12-4 PM. This event draws people from all over this county and further to collect art, take in the natural flora and fauna of the garden and enjoy much needed respite.

Entry to the Garden will be free on the first weekend, May 1st-2nd (normally a $5 per person value) while our Spring Plant Sale is underway. Come join us for a beautiful day at the Garden! For more information on the event or to view a list of the artists and artist demonstrators, please visit slobg.org.

About San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is a non-profit organization that showcases plants from Mediterranean climates throughout the world. Through its programs and facilities, the Garden fosters an appreciation and understanding of the relationship between people and nature and encourages a sense of stewardship for the natural environment. The Garden is located at 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., within El Chorro Regional Park off Highway 1 between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. Admission is $5 per person and free for both children 12 and under and Garden Members. To learn more visit slobg.org or the SLO Botanical Garden Facebook page.

Saturdays 8am – 1pm

Sharpen your photographic skills, take control of your camera, and achieve your artistic goals in the natural setting of Montana de Oro. Starting with a morning hike through one of the most panoramic paths on the central coast, learn how to work with light and shadows to capture creative compositions of these expansive coastal landscapes. In-classroom instruction will follow at the Buen Dia Store in downtown SLO. You will work with your RAW images to set up a solid digital workflow and master photo editing techniques to produce a 13×19 photo print you will take home with you the very same day!

Photo prints are printed using 100% Eco-friendly cotton paper and vegetable-based ink.

Workshops are kept small, at a maximum of 8 people, so all the participants can get one-on-one time with the instructors. Workshops are open to photo enthusiasts of every experience level, however we recommend having prior knowledge of basic camera technique for the Landscape Photography Hike.

Simply select the date that best suits your schedule. If you have any questions please feel free to email us.

What you’ll need

A digital camera (extra batteries) – Memory Card

Card reader – Personal laptop (charger)

Editing software

What we’ll cover

Composition – Exposure and Depth of Field

Natural Light – Shadows and Hot Spots

Photo Selection – Basic Photo Retouching

Color Balance

Have any questions? Get in touch with us here

 Family Fun: The Mystery of Trees

Event description: Bring the family for a morning of nature exploration at SLO Botanical Garden on May 22nd from 9 AM to 12 PM! Learn about the mystery of trees, take a guided hike, snack on food given to us by trees, plants seeds and more.  This family event is geared towards children in elementary school, but children of all ages will benefit as we discuss the cycles of plant growth, reproduction, and ethnobotanical history, emphasizing the mighty oaks. Click here to get your tickets or visit slobg.org!

Location: San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., SLO, CA 93405

Date & Time: May 22nd, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Cost: Tickets for one adult one child is $35 for Garden Members and $40 for the general public

Event & Ticket URL: https://www.slobg.org/calendar/2021/5/22/the-mystery-of-trees

SLOBG Website: https://www.slobg.org/

Contact number: (805) 541-1400

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Presents: Art in the Garden: Art Show and Fundraiser

Do you enjoy supporting local artists? Come be a part of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s Art in the Garden Art Show and Fundraiser! This free, in-person event will be held at the Oak Glen Pavilion at the Garden April 30th – May 16th, Thursdays through Sundays from 11 AM to 5 PM All art will be for sale and a portion of the sales will benefit San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden.

Art in the Garden is an annual event hosted by the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden as an opportunity to showcase local, high-quality original art and gather in our open & safe outdoor grounds and gardens!  This event runs for 2 weeks, and is jam-packed with colorful glass work, paintings, pottery, succulent arrangements, exquisite jewelry design, photography and more – from 15 local artists! Come see our artist demonstrations on Saturdays and some Sundays from 12-4 PM. This event draws people from all over this county and further to collect art, take in the natural flora and fauna of the garden and enjoy much needed respite.

Entry to the Garden will be free on the first weekend, May 1st-2nd (normally a $5 per person value) while our Spring Plant Sale is underway. Come join us for a beautiful day at the Garden! For more information on the event or to view a list of the artists and artist demonstrators, please visit slobg.org.

About San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is a non-profit organization that showcases plants from Mediterranean climates throughout the world. Through its programs and facilities, the Garden fosters an appreciation and understanding of the relationship between people and nature and encourages a sense of stewardship for the natural environment. The Garden is located at 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., within El Chorro Regional Park off Highway 1 between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. Admission is $5 per person and free for both children 12 and under and Garden Members. To learn more visit slobg.org or the SLO Botanical Garden Facebook page.

Photography: Beyond the Basics

Sundays 10am – 12 Noon

Get ready to use your DSLR to its full potential! Go beyond the basics and learn about focus, exposure, white balance, and composition. This accessible and easy-to-follow workshop will allow you to take the basic concepts and technical concepts you’ve learned and unleash the full potential of you and your camera.

We will show you how to creatively frame your subjects and take control of challenging light. You will learn how to achieve the greatest amount of focus in each photo. Plus, you’ll learn how to best select a lens to achieve the best results for each type of shoot.

Photographic workshops are kept small, at a maximum of 8 people, so all the participants can get some one-on-one time with the instructors. All workshops are open to photo enthusiasts of every experience level.

What you will need

DSLR Camera + Memory Card + Extra batteries

Computer + Charger + Editing Software

What we will cover

Shooting in RAW – Focus – Aperture

Lens Selection – Shutter Speed – Depth of Field

White Balance – Composition

Have questions? Get in touch here

Birds and Botany Monthly Walk

Event description: The Garden is excited to present a monthly bird walk series on the 4th Thursday of every month which explores the intersection of birds and botany. This walk, led by Mark Mushkat and Ken Levine, studies birdlife amongst the plants of the botanical garden. The focus will be on which avian species are drawn to certain plants, what’s gained or lost in the exchange, and how this understanding can shape your own landscaping efforts to the benefit of fauna and flora. Allow for a two-hour exploration on mostly flat ground. Bring binoculars (if you have them), comfortable shoes, and water. Click here to get your tickets or visit slobg.org! All tickets include free admission to the Garden as well.

Location: San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., SLO, CA 93405

Date & Time: May 27th, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cost: $10 for Garden Members, $20 for the general public, free for children

Event & Ticket URL: https://www.slobg.org/calendar/2021/birdandbotanywalks

SLOBG Website: https://www.slobg.org/

Contact number: (805) 541-1400

Saturdays 8am – 1pm

Sharpen your photographic skills, take control of your camera, and achieve your artistic goals in the natural setting of Montana de Oro. Starting with a morning hike through one of the most panoramic paths on the central coast, learn how to work with light and shadows to capture creative compositions of these expansive coastal landscapes. In-classroom instruction will follow at the Buen Dia Store in downtown SLO. You will work with your RAW images to set up a solid digital workflow and master photo editing techniques to produce a 13×19 photo print you will take home with you the very same day!

Photo prints are printed using 100% Eco-friendly cotton paper and vegetable-based ink.

Workshops are kept small, at a maximum of 8 people, so all the participants can get one-on-one time with the instructors. Workshops are open to photo enthusiasts of every experience level, however we recommend having prior knowledge of basic camera technique for the Landscape Photography Hike.

Simply select the date that best suits your schedule. If you have any questions please feel free to email us.

What you’ll need

A digital camera (extra batteries) – Memory Card

Card reader – Personal laptop (charger)

Editing software

What we’ll cover

Composition – Exposure and Depth of Field

Natural Light – Shadows and Hot Spots

Photo Selection – Basic Photo Retouching

Color Balance

Have any questions? Get in touch with us here

Cal Poly to Present Virtual ‘RSVP XXVI: Electronic Music Showcase’ on May 29

The Cal Poly Music Department’s student production ensemble RSVP will present “RSVP XXVI: Electronic Music Showcase” virtually at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 29.

The concert will feature premieres of original student-produced music that explores a variety of ways to create and transform electronic sounds.

Students from the Music Department’s Sound Design classes have collaborated with Composition Forum Club members to produce new works ranging from lo-fi grooves and video game music, to experimental soundscapes and pop.

The music will be synced with video games designed by members of Cal Poly’s Game Development Club and media by Art and Design students.

The concert will conclude with the Sound Design students performing two works for laptop orchestra (lork) — which functions similarly to a traditional ensemble, except that students will generate sounds with laptop computers, instead of playing acoustic instruments.

“Just as wind instruments manipulate sound with air and keys or string instruments move bows on strings, electronically generated sounds in a lork are controlled by the laptop’s QWERTY keyboard, motion sensors and even a tablet’s touchscreen,” said Laura M. Kramer, instructor of Sound Design and concert director. “While the fusion of human performance with computers allows for endless sonic possibilities, musicians are also posed with the question: ‘How can expression be created in electronic music?’ Students will showcase how they did it in these final jam session style works.”

Tickets to the virtual event are $5 and can be purchased online from the Performing Arts Center. To order by phone, call 805-SLO-4TIX (805-756-4849) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The event is sponsored by Cal Poly’s Music Department, College of Liberal Arts and Instructionally Related Activities program.

For more information, visit the Music Department’s calendar website or email [email protected] or call 805-756-2406.

Links

– Tickets: pacslo.org/online/article/cprsvp2021

– Performing Arts Center: pacslo.org

– Music Department Calendar: music.calpoly.edu/calendar

Photography: Beyond the Basics

Sundays 10am – 12 Noon

Get ready to use your DSLR to its full potential! Go beyond the basics and learn about focus, exposure, white balance, and composition. This accessible and easy-to-follow workshop will allow you to take the basic concepts and technical concepts you’ve learned and unleash the full potential of you and your camera.

We will show you how to creatively frame your subjects and take control of challenging light. You will learn how to achieve the greatest amount of focus in each photo. Plus, you’ll learn how to best select a lens to achieve the best results for each type of shoot.

Photographic workshops are kept small, at a maximum of 8 people, so all the participants can get some one-on-one time with the instructors. All workshops are open to photo enthusiasts of every experience level.

What you will need

DSLR Camera + Memory Card + Extra batteries

Computer + Charger + Editing Software

What we will cover

Shooting in RAW – Focus – Aperture

Lens Selection – Shutter Speed – Depth of Field

White Balance – Composition

Have questions? Get in touch here