Halloween Kidical Mass Bike to Oktoberfest is Sunday Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. Meet at 2nd and Santa Maria beside Merrimaker. Grab your costume, your family, friends and your bike, and roll on down to Baywood for a fun, family-friendly ride during Oktoberfest. We’ll gather in the space between Merrimaker and Baywood Market, which will be closed to vehicles, and take a gentle ride around Pasadena Point before joining the festivities along 2nd Street – including live music, food, a car show and kids zone that opens at Noon.
Bike SLO County will lead the ride and provid secure bike parking! Leave your car at home and enjoy the day carefree on 2 wheels
For complete details, check out lobpchamber.org/event/47th-annual-oktoberfest.
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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors is a Bram-new comedy you can really sink your teeth into. Filled with clever wordplay and anything-goes pop culture references, it’s a 90-minute, action packed, laugh-out-loud reimagining of the gothic classic, perfect for audiences of all blood types. A delightful mix of Monty Python humor with the rock & roll sexiness of Rocky Horror!
Written by Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen, this comedic romp is directed by Nicolette Tempesta. The ensemble cast features the talents of Frank Maciel as Dracula, along with Redzuan Abdul Rahim, Lucy Nosbisch, Brennan Stewart, Nicki Butler, Melissa Jensen, Timothy Linzey, and Roxane Brodnick. Their antics are guaranteed to increase your pulse and cause bloodcurdling screams — of laughter.
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors runs through November 1, at 545 Shasta Ave. in Morro Bay. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. Reservations are recommended at bytheseaproductions.org or 805-776-3287.
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Join artist and musician María Belén Luzuriaga Abad for a unique altar-making event where participants explore the rich history of altar creation and its significance in various cultures on Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Los Osos Library. This workshop will delve into the traditional practices of honoring the deceased, focusing on Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Discover how this vibrant Mexican tradition celebrates the souls of treasured individuals who have passed on.
Things to bring:
• A Photo of a loved one who has died (human or animal)
• One of their favorite snacks/things
• Extra decorations
There will be a limited supply of boxes available for attendees to build their own altar. Bring your own shoe box or use one of the shoe boxes provided! Registration required. Registration is required for this event. Registration closes on October 31, at 8 a.m.
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Morro Bay Art Association presents The Annual Winter Faire & Juried Craft Show, featuring some of the finest artworks on the Central Coast. They are exhibiting artists’ exceptional paintings, photography and fine crafts, spanning a variety of artistic mediums from traditional to contemporary. Crafts include fiber, wood, glass, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and more. It takes place November 5 – January 4, 2027, from 12-4 p.m. daily. There is an artist reception on Sunday, November 8, 2 – 4 p.m. at Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.
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The Addams Family, a new musical comedy, by the Cambria Center for the Arts takes Friday, Oct. 23, to Sunsay, Nov. 1, at 1350 Main Street, Cambria
Step inside the shadowy Addams mansion, where darkness is delightful, strange is normal, and the ancestors never truly rest. When Wednesday Addams falls in love with a sweet young man from a respectable family, she invites him and his unsuspecting parents to dinner. But as a violent storm closes in, buried secrets rise from the grave and one fateful evening threatens to tear both families apart.
Filled with chilling surprises, wicked humor, memorable music, and delightfully macabre characters, The Addams Family is a frightfully entertaining celebration of love, family, and everything that goes bump in the night.
Showtimes, dates, and tickets are at my805tix.com
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Camp Fire Central Coast invites folks to the 29th Annual Hollyberry Benefit, their signature fundraising event supporting youth across San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara Counties. Lighting the Way for Every Child’s Spark takes place Saturday, November 7 from 4:30 – 8 p.m. at the Pismo Beach Veterans Hall,
780 Bello Street, Pismo Beach
Hollyberry is an evening filled with good food, great friends, and fun — including a silent auction, live auction, dessert auction, opportunity drawing, and Fund-a-Need.
Most importantly, your support helps Camp Fire Central Coast provide summer camps, after-school programs, camp scholarships, leadership opportunities, outdoor education, and meaningful experiences that help young people build confidence, discover their strengths, and thrive. Tickets are $100 for two dinners and can be purchased by calling 805-801-7858.
More event information at campfirecentralcoast.org.
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Just in time for Halloween, join a group of passengers on an eerie voyage to an unknown destination as the Central Coast Reader’s Theatre presents “Outward Bound” on Saturday, October 24 at 3 p.m. at St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church, Los Osos. The production is conceived and directed by long-time local theatre veteran Jonniepat Mobley.Cast members include Terri Fisher, Linda Bomstad, Mary Walker, Pat Snodgrass, Dru Riker, Caro Hall, John Horsley, Alan Kiste and Laurelle Barnett. The performance is followed by a Halloween-themed reception where you can meet-and-greet the actors and enjoy light refreshments.
Suggested donation for the performance is $10. For further information, visit the St. Benedict’s website at www.stbenslososos.org or call 805-528-0654.
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Volumes of Pleasure invites the community to honor their loved ones who have passed in thir Dis de Los Muertos community ofrenda located in their storefront window.
Día de Los Muertos is traditionally celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2. This is an annual Mexican tradition that was started at the bookstore five years ago, honoring ancestors and celebrating their memory. If you would like to include a photograph of a loved one in our ofrenda, drop it off at 1016 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos by Thursday, Oct. 29. Label the back with your name and phone number.
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Free charcoal and charcoal pencil demo with Gerimi Burleigh on Oct. 25 from 1 – 3 p.m. at Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St. Geremi will bring to life the dynamic nature of the head and hands. Through his understanding of force, line, tension, tone and structure he will show us how to approach drawing these human features.
Gerimi is writer, artist, and graphic designer. He works mostly in the toy industry as a product/packaging designer, but after dark, he sweats and bleeds comic books. He graduated from UCLA with a BFA in drawing and painting, then went on to study for fifteen years under master draftsman Karl Gnass at the Animation Guild in Burbank. The craft of drawing the human figure has been essential to his professional and personal creative endeavors. In 2005 he co-created the animated series “Alien Racers,” for MGA Entertainment, and co-wrote a 90-minute special for Cartoon Network. Since then, he has written and illustrated three graphic novels, and is currently developing his fourth book.
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The Atascadero Printery Foundation invites Central Coast residents to enjoy an evening of Dracula and dancing on Friday, October 30, and is also accepting performer applications for Press Play! Community Talent Weekend, planned for November 13-14.
The Dracula Experience takes place at the historic Printery, 6351 Olmeda Avenue in Atascadero. VIP doors open at 5:30 p.m., general admission doors open at 6 p.m., the program begins at 7 p.m., and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $15; VIP admission is $30.Tickets and event details are at https://www.atascaderoprintery.org/events-1.
Press Play! Community Talent Weekend welcomes applications from performers of all ages, including singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, magicians, spoken-word performers, storytellers and people with other talents. The working event dates are Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14, and are subject to change. Selected winners will be invited to perform at the Printery Gala on Sunday, November 15.
Applicants should provide a short, 30-90 second performance sample. A simple phone recording is welcome; video is preferred when seeing the act matters, and audio is acceptable for singers and musicians. Performers under 18 need a parent or legal guardian to review the application and give permission. Applications are reviewed for selection and do not guarantee a performance slot.
To apply, visit https://www.atascaderoprintery.org/events-1 and follow the Press Play! performer signup link. The public application does not require a Google account.
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Downtown SLO will hold Halloween Festivities at the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market on Thursday, October 29 from 6 – 8 p.m. Families are invited to follow the trail and collect candy as they trick-or-treat at downtown businesses and farmers’ market vendors. Trick-or-treaters are encouraged to start at Mission Plaza and follow the map through downtown. Families are encouraged to bring their own treat bags and print maps at home or use the digital version. The map will be published online at DowntownSLO.com/Halloween as the date approaches.
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The Latino Outreach Council will host its annual Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo. The event is free and open to the public.
The day opens at 11 a.m. at the community altar, where guests are invited to add a photo or memento of a loved one to a shared ofrenda. The afternoon also features altars to view, folklórico and Latin dance, live mariachi, a costume contest for kids and adults, face painting, a children’s art project, exhibitors, and food and craft vendors.
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a tradition rooted in Mexico in which families honor loved ones who have died. They build altars, called ofrendas, and fill them with photographs, marigolds, candles, and favorite foods. It is a day of remembrance and celebration, and it is separate from Halloween. The Mission Plaza gathering takes place the day before the traditional observance on Nov. 1 and 2. Proceeds support the Council’s youth scholarships and its year-round community programs. Catrina and Catrín attire encouraged; costume contest at 1 p.m.
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The San Luis Obispo Symphony continues its 2026-2027 season with Keys of Grandeur, an evening of passion, color, and virtuosity presented in partnership with the Paderewski Festival on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo. The program opens with the lively Mazurka from Stanisław Moniuszko’s Halka, before rising star Hyunjin Roh takes the stage for Beethoven’s regal Piano Concerto No. 5, the “Emperor.” After intermission, the orchestra turns to the haunting beauty of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, the “Pathétique.” Tickets range from $12 to $92 and are available at pacslo.org
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The Cal Poly Jazz Ensembles will present “The Art of Jazz” concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in the Performing Arts Center. The program will explore the diverse styles that have shaped jazz performance, from swing and hard bop to Latin American and Caribbean traditions, soul and funk. Highlights from the University Jazz Band’s set will include Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie’s “Anthropology,” Thad Jones’ arrangement of Jerome Richardson’s “Groove Merchant” and Mario Bauzá’s “Mambo Inn.”
The Jazz Lab Band will make its debut on the concert. The group is a “little big band,” with six to eight horns and a rhythm section. Its set will feature timeless pieces including John Coltrane’s “Lazy Bird,” Mongo Santamaría’s “Afro Blue” and Josef Zawinul’s “Birdland.” Tickets are $17 and $22 general, $12 students and Jazz Federation members. Get them at Pacslo.org.
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Kaitrin Cunningham, Jennifer Freye, Amy Goymerac and Lorenzo Johnson Jr. will present a recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in Room 218 of the Davidson Music Center. The nearly 20 works on the program will include Gioachino Rossini’s famous “Cat Duet,” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Sull’aria” from “The Marriage of Figaro,” Moses Hogan’s “Give Me Jesus,” and Frederick Loewe’s “I Could Have Danced All Night” from “My Fair Lady.” Paul Woodring will play piano. Tickets at the door ($10 general, $5 students), a parking permit is required.
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