Central Coast Women for Fisheries (womenforfish.org) is making and selling albacore enchiladas at the Morro Bay Community Center on Kennedy Way, Saturday, February 7, the day before Super Bowl Sunday. Each tray is $15 and filled with prime albacore from a local fisherman, along with other ingredients to make a tasty enchilada. There’s a choice of corn tortillas with green sauce or flour tortillas with red sauce. This is the groups biggest annual fundraiser for community projects. Past ones have been the statue at Morro Rock, the signs on the waterfront about local fisheries, and their recent Kids at Sea program. It’s best to pre-order because it’s possible to sell out before the event. To order call, text or email Sharon Rowley at srowley303@gmail.com, 805-674-4854. They need your name, phone number and how many of either green/corn or red/flour you want. You can pay on Feb. 07 when you pick up between 1 and 5 p.m.
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The Cove Books is partnering with Estero Bay Art and Craft for a Custom Bookmark Making class at Estero Bay Art and Craft, 523 Harbor St, Morro Bay, on January 31 at 10:30 a.m. Attendees will learn how to make custom embroidered bookmarks. There will also be an open studio for painting your own bookmark, and The Cove Books will be popping up to sell books. The class is $40; painting is free to attend as is the pop-up book sell. Learn more at thecovebooksellers@gmail.com.
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The American Association of University Women, Morro Bay Branch welcomes Mariam Shah to their February meeting to discuss Planned Parenthood’s services to local women, including their Women’s Clinics. The meeting is on Saturday, February 14, beginning at 10 a.m. at Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, 545 Shasta, Morro Bay. We welcome anyone to attend our meetings who is interested in the AAUW mission to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy and education. For membership information please contact Mary Jefferson at mjefferson91@hotmail.com.
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The Mondy Club in SLO partnering with Brick & Mortar Catering Company to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Take-Away Dinner for Two.Pre-order today and drive-through pick up February 14, 4-6 p.m.
The $100 ticket Includes two delicious and generous fiesta lasagna servings (Vegetarian option, too), an appetizer, salad, dessert, tasty treats and surprises. For an additional $20 receive a bottle of wine. All containers will be reusable / recyclable / compostable. Add raffle tickets to your reservation, for a chance to win prizes —Habitat Home and Garden is donating a basket of items and a design consultation. Raffle Tickets are $10 per ticket or $25 for three tickets. Meal pick up is at 1815 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo. The event benefits The Monday Club Conservancy Preservation Fund and community programs Raising A Reader and The Fine Arts Awards.
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Free programs at the Los Osos Library. 2075 Palisades Ave., 805-528-1862
• Current Featured Wall Artist: Randy Ayala paintings on wood and canvas.
• Current Featured Display Case: Randy Ayala and family artwork.
• Storytime – Thursdays, 10:30 – 11 a.m. Stories, dance, and music for toddlers and preschoolers.
• Paws to Read – Wednesday, February 4 and 18, 3 – 4 p.m. Come and read your favorite book to Lucy and Pauli! School age.
• Fiber Arts Club – Thursday, February 5, 2:30 – 4 p.m. Join us for our monthly Fiber Arts Club. Bring your project and enjoy camaraderie with like-minded sewers, stitchers, knitters, and anything fiber arts. Adults.
• Snap Circuits – Friday, February 6, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Hands on circuitry fun for kids! Come tinker with our Snap Circuits kits. For ages 5+.
• Pokemon Card Trading – Saturday, February 7, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Do YOU wanna be the very best like no one ever was? Then bring your Pokémon cards to meet, compete, and trade with other collectors your age! School Age, Tween, Teen.
• Bears Book Club – Tuesday, February 10, 6 – 7:30 p.m. These Precious Days, by Ann Patchett. Drop in. Adults.
• Valentine’s Day Craft – Friday, February 13, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Unleash your Valentine’s creativity! Use your imagination to make unique Valentine cards and other heart shaped goodies using paper, pens, pencils, scissors, glue and more. All materials provided – you bring the inspiration! Preschool, school age, and tween.
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Wiley Ray & The Big O Band Bring Roy Orbison’s Legacy to Life at the Templeton PAC on Feb. 14 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Get tickets for Roy Orbison Returns, a 90-minute live tribute that celebrates the life, music, and legacy of Roy Orbison. Led by Wiley Ray & The Big O Band, the nation’s top Roy Orbison tribute (praised by Orbison’s own drummer, Paul Garrison), the show captures the voice, emotion, and storytelling that made Roy a legend.
For over twenty years, Wiley Ray & The Big O Band have brought this show to art deco theaters across California, Oregon, Arizona, and Tennessee. Each performance blends Orbison’s greatest hits with stories from his life, from his early days at Sun Studios alongside Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash to his chart-topping years with Monument Records.
Hear timeless favorites like “Only the Lonely,” “In Dreams,” “Blue Bayou,” “Crying,” “Blue Angel,” and “Oh, Pretty Woman,” performed with care and authenticity. Between songs, you’ll learn more about the moments that shaped Orbison’s journey — his triumphs, his challenges, and his deep connection to his music.
After the show, stay for a free meet and greet in the lobby with Wiley Ray & The Big O Band. They love meeting fans and sharing stories about the man behind the music. Tickets are $49 and are available at My805Tix.com.
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The Cove Books is hosting local critically acclaimed author, Nicholas Belardes, in conversation with New York Times-bestselling author Kalyn Josephson at the Atascadero Library, 6555 Capistrano Ave, on Saturday, February 7. Discussion starts at 10 a.m. with questions, book sales, and signing to follow. Thirteen attendees will also receive a free book. The is a free event. Learn more at thecovebooksellers@gmail.com.
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The Cal Poly Music Department will host Simone Keller for a piano recital at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Room 218 of the Davidson Music Center. The program was inspired by Lil Hardin Armstrong’s “Just for a Thrill.” Keller studied at the Zurich University of the Arts in Switzerland, and several of her recordings have received international acclaim. Admission to the recital is free.
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The San Luis Obispo Symphony invites the community to experience the passion and power of live orchestral music with Romance & Fire, a special concert celebrating musical intensity, legacy, and youth mentorship. As part of a new community access effort, the Symphony is introducing a limited $20 ticket program to welcome first-time and curious concertgoers and remove cost as a barrier to experiencing the Symphony.No promo codes or special requirements are needed — tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. This community access initiative will run for both February and March concerts, with $20 seats randomly selected throughout the venue.
Romance & Fire is sponsored in dedication to Botso Korisheli, founder of the San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony, whose vision helped shape generations of young musicians on the Central Coast. The concert features a rare side-by-side performance with members of the SLO Youth Symphony joining the professional orchestra on stage for Beethoven’s “Egmont Overture,” symbolizing the enduring connection between mentorship, education, and artistic excellence.
The program will also spotlight internationally recognized pianist Salome Jordania, a former student of Korisheli’s, appearing as soloist for Schumann’s Piano Concerto. The program will conclude with Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2. For tickets and more information, visit slosymphony.org.
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Upcoming free youth programs in February at the Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St, (805) 772-6394.
• Explore Snap Circuits – Wednesday, February 4, 3 – 5 p.m. Hands on circuitry fun for kids! Come tinker with our Snap Circuits kits. For ages 5+.
• Valentine’s Day Crafts – Wednesday, February 11, 3 – 5 p.m. Use your imagination to make unique Valentine cards and other heart shaped goodies using paper, pens, pencils, scissors, glue and more. All materials provided! Creative options available for ages 3-12.
• Lunar New Year Crafts – Wednesday, February 18, 3- 5 p.m. Learn all about the Lunar New Year while making fun holiday crafts! Wear your finest red outfit for good luck! Welcome to the year of the horse.
• Play Nintendo Switch – Wednesday, February 25, 3 – 5 p.m. Master your gaming skills and make new friends with our Nintendo Switch. We will provide one Switch for up to four players at a time, feel free to bring your own, too. Games include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and Just Dance.
• Sensory Playtime – Saturday, February 28, 10 -11 a.m. Let your little ones lead the way in this open-ended playtime. Parents and caregivers, we also have early literacy tips for you. For ages 0-5.
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The Cal Poly Music Department will host Susan de Ghizé for a talk titled “Supporting Diverse Learners in Music Theory” at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. She is professor of music at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi where she also serves as program coordinator and music theory and aural training coordinator. She received the university’s Excellence Award in Teaching, the Digital Innovator of the Year Award and the Excellence in Disability Access and Inclusion Award.
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Festival Mozaic presents the San Luis Obispo Music Festival February 19–22, with a compelling winter celebration of chamber music led by Music Director Scott Yoo and featuring internationally acclaimed violinist Lucia Micarelli. Performances and events will take place at venues throughout San Luis Obispo.
Renowned for his visionary programming and commitment to musical storytelling, Scott Yoo curates a dynamic and immersive festival experience that blends beloved masterworks with fresh perspectives. This season’s programming highlights Lucia Micarelli’s singular voice as a performer—praised for her “thrillingly soulful” sound and stylistic range that bridges classical traditions with contemporary expression.
The San Luis Obispo Music Festival is known for its accessible venues, immersive concerts, and close-knit artistic community—offering audiences the opportunity to experience chamber music at the highest level in an inviting and inspiring environment.
For updates and additional information, visit www.festivalmozaic.org.
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Register now for the next virtual Lunch with the League “SCOTUS Watch: Key Cases and Imminent Decisions” on Tuesday, February 17, at Noon online via Zoom. Registration required. Videoconference information will be provided in an email once registration is complete. Register at lwvslo.org/
Retired Federal Judge Alex Karlin will discuss some of the most important cases before the Supreme Court that could affect our community including: the redistricting of congressional seats, the legality of mail-in ballots, the rights of trans athletes, and the limits of presidential power over the imposition of tariffs. Judge Karlin will provide up to the minute analysis of the issues at stake in these cases and the arguments, pro and con, as presented to the court.
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Cal Poly Rose Float, fueled by a historic win on New Year’s Day, is seeking design ideas for their entry in next year’s 138th Rose Parade. There is no limit to the number of entries an individual can submit. The Rose Float leadership team — comprising about 60 students, equally split from Cal Poly and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona — will review the design concepts and vote on the winner.The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5.
Cal Poly universities Rose Float is the only student-built float in the Rose Parade and one of a handful of entries built by community volunteers and not commercial float builders. The schools been invited to participate for 78 consecutive years. The lucky entry will provide the basis for the 2027 final design, which will roll down the 5-1/2-mile parade route on New Year’s Day.
It also serves as the schools’ floral bouquet to the world — a crowd of 700,000 Pasadena parade goers and an international television audience in the tens of millions. If that’s not reward enough, the winner will also have a choice between $500 or a pair of tickets to the 2027 Rose Parade.
The 2027 theme is “Welcome.” Announced Jan. 15 by Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association’s newly installed President Terry Madigan, the theme celebrates the simple joy of belonging — that feeling that you’re always welcome, no matter who or where you are. It’s the warmth of family — whether related or chosen, the love of good friends, and the welcoming embrace of community.
Completed submissions must be emailed to Rosefloat@cpp.edu with the subject line “2027 Concept.” Submissions can be color or black and white; must be no larger than 11 by 17 inches; and must include the applicant’s name, phone number and email (included in the body of the email and not on the concept rendering).
Designs should only be submitted to Cal Poly Rose Float and will become property of such once received. For questions or more information, contact: Josh D’Acquisto at jdacquis@calpoly.edu or 805-756-1182, or Cary Khatab at 909-869-3204 or kkhatab@cpp.edu.
