Get Tickets today. Join the Los Osos Valley Garden Club for a delightful event featuring a traditional afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, homemade scones, sweet treats and a premium selection of teas. Proceeds will fund local community beautification, educational workshops, and sustainable gardening projects in the Los Osos area.
Attendees have the opportunity to participate in a take-home fascinator or boutonniere workshop at 1:30 p.m. or arrive by 2 p.m. to enjoy traditional afternoon tea. Pour a second brew and watch fabulous floral design presentation. All arrangements will be auctioned, and proceeds will benefit the LOVGC general fund.
Tickets are $50 per person and available until 2/12 at lovgardenclub.org.
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Volumes of Pleasure Bookshope staff will host their 21st Chinese New Year celebration, Saturday, February 28 at 3 p.m.
The Cal Poly Lion Dance Team and Band will be out front of Volumes of Pleasure bookshop to bless our community and delight attendees with their perform of this centuries-old Lion Dance ritual.
This year is the Year of the Fire Horse. In Chinese astrology the horse represents freedom, strength, and determination. The element of fire brings energy and passion. This combination gives individuals the opportunity, if they choose to except the challenge, to make this year one of liberation and powerful personal transformation.
Volumes of Pleasure is located at 1016 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos. They can be reached at 805-528-5565.
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Courageous Citizenship in the 250th Year of America. Now is the time for both our leaders and us, as citizens, to demonstrate courage as we engage in civil discourse during this significant year — the 250th anniversary of the founding of our great American experiment. In this pivotal moment, Braver Angels offers valuable resources to help us become more skilled and comfortable in having conversations across our differences.
Braver Angels, the nation’s largest grassroots depolarization movement, has been dedicated to bringing Americans together across political divides since 2017. Their mission centers on equipping citizens with the skills and confidence needed to speak our truths without fear and to listen respectfully. By fostering trust and understanding, Braver Angels encourages us to find common ground and, at times, work together to solve problems in the spirit of traditional American collaboration.
On February 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in San Luis Obispo, Braver Angels’ CEO, Maury Giles, will speak about the importance of courageous citizenship. Maury has been an involved leader in Braver Angels for many years. As a lifelong Republican from Utah and now CEO, he serves as a courageous conservative leader and ambassador for the movement. Maury brings a lifetime of experience leading mission-driven organizations and is now at the forefront of building capacity for civic engagement through Braver Angels.
The guiding vision of Braver Angels is: “… an America where courageous citizenship is the honored norm.” By equipping citizens to have open and respectful conversations, Braver Angels helps us learn to understand different perspectives, build trust, and move forward together as a nation. When we talk and listen to one another, we help America live up to the vision of its founding fathers.
Sign up to hear Maury Giles speak on February 18 in San Luis Obispo. For more details and to register, visit https://braverangels.org/events/ (look for the February 18th event).
For more information contact Kate Christensen at kchristensen@braverangels.com.
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The Cal Poly “Sounds of Groove” Winter Jazz Concert is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, in the Performing Arts Center. The University Jazz Band’s set will include Dave Samuels’ Latin fusion composition “Rendezvous,” Jacob Mann’s funk-driven piece “Kogi,” and Toshiko Akiyoshi’s blues shuffle, “Tuning Up.” Among the combos’ performances will be an arrangement of Freddie Hubbard’s “Little Sunflower,” “Peace” by Horace Silver, and “Llorarás” by Oscar D’León.
Included in the combos’ performances will be an arrangement of Freddie Hubbard’s “Little Sunflower” by Dan Reagan, Steve Turre and Andy Gonzalez; “Peace” by Girace Silver; and “Llorarás” by Oscar D’León. Jamaal Baptiste directs the University Jazz Band, and Dylan Johnson directs the Jazz Combos.
Tickets are available at Pacslo.org for $17 and $22 general, $12 students and Jazz Federation members.
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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 Saturday, February 14, beginning at 10 a.m. at Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, 545 Shasta, Morro Bay. They welcome anyone to attend the 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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Join the Cayucos Land Conservancy for a fun and fascinating presentation on the reptiles and amphibians of California with Dr. Emily Taylor, Professor of Biological Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, on February 18, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the main hall at Cayucos Landing. No RSVP needed.
Dr. Taylor conducts research with her students in physiology, ecology, and conservation biology, and is the author of the California Herping Guides, a three-book series dedicated to helping people find and appreciate California’s snakes, lizards, and amphibians.
Dr. Taylor plans to bring several live, Cal Poly ambassador animals (including snakes and other reptiles) to safely observe.
Learn more at EmilyTaylorScience.com or follow her on social media @snakeymama. Photo by Gregg Segal
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The Morro Bay Art Association members’ exhibit “A Shift in Perspective” is featured in the main gallery at Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St.,Feb 19-Mar 30 In the Main Gallery. This is a must for anyone looking to engage with thought-provoking themes that challenge conventional norms and encourage a re-examination of assumptions. The exhibit showcases a range of artistic interpretations that reflect diverse viewpoints, making it a rich tapestry of ideas and expressions. Expect to see an array of innovative techniques across various mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, and digital art, all designed to push the boundaries of traditional artistic forms.
Visitors are prompted to think critically about their own viewpoints and how these shape their understanding of the world, making the exhibit a source of inspiration and reflection.
There is an artist’s reception on Sunday February 22 from 2-4 p.m.
In the Russell Gallery is “Aquarius” the Central Coast Watercolor Society’s annual juried exhibit. The Featured 3D artist is Ross Neder with his Blown Glass exhibit. Photo is Kath Reiderman’s “Waiting Tables”
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The Reboot Speak•Easy Presents thrier 8th annual post-Valentine’s Day Storytelling Show, “Love and Other Blunders.” Enjoy a curated line-up featuring legendary storytellers Michael Kaplan and Jean Moelter and dynamic new voices sharing true personal stories all about the glorious and flawed ways we love. With storyteller and host Rocky Ross, plus the crowd favorite “Impromptu Pudding” where five audience members get a chance to share their own 99-second stories. The fun takes place Friday, Feb 20 at the Inn at Morro Bay, 60 State Park Rd. in Morro Bay. Doors open 6:30 p.m. The show is at 7pm. Come early for happy-hour no-host bar and best seating. The is event is free, but donations are appreciated. For more info:fb.com/the.reboot4u, the.reboot4u@gmail.co.
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The Central Coast Dance Community invites you to an evening of live music and dancing on Saturday, February 28, at the Morro Bay Veterans’ Hall. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m..
The evening begins with a dance lesson from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. led by popular instructor Linda Drake. Following the lesson, the Dylan Johnson Quartet will perform from 6:15 to 8 p.m. Dylan Johnson is a member of the Cuesta College faculty and the director of the Cuesta Jazz Combos. He is a renowned local bassist whose new quartet specializes in music for the ballroom dance community.
In honor of February, attendees are encouraged to wear red. Admission is $10 and includes both the lesson and the live performance.
The Central Coast Dance Community is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing live music and dance opportunities in Morro Bay. In addition to these monthly Saturday evening dances, the group meets every third Wednesday at the Morro Bay Community Center for a 12 p.m. potluck followed by dancing until 3 p.m..
For more information, go to https://www.morrobaydances.com/upcoming-events or contact Linda Shorb at 805-215-6176 or LindaShorbPHM@gmail.com.
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Seven Sisters Folklore Society presents A Midwinters Night with Mama’s Broke on Wednesday, Feb 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Milking Parlor at the Octagon Barn, 4400 Octagon Way in San Luis Obispo.
Mama’s Broke is a powerful Canadian folk duo that delivers a compelling performance with heart and raw energy. Although highly influenced by their Canadian roots, Lisa and Amy are based out of nowhere and everywhere.
Their two strong voices blend to create haunting harmonies, while they artfully juggle fiddle, banjo, guitar and mandolin, and incorporate traditional dance and foot percussion into their performance. Their original—and often dark—compositions push the boundaries of tradition and the constraints of genre. Drawing from old-time, Quebecois, blues, punk, Celtic, Balkan and doom metal, they create a soundscape that is both familiar and new.
The driving force behind this band is – and has always been – the commitment to challenge borders between people, places, and traditions while encouraging freedom of expression and community through music. In that vein, there will be an old-time jam session at 6 p.m. before the show at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 advance ($15 Under 18) / $30 door ($20 Under 18). Tickets are at Eventbrite.com. For more information, call 831-235-2874 of bohlman.daniel@gmail.com.
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Morro Coast Audubon Society’s February Zoom Community Program is “Sounds in the Ocean: From Ventriloquist Lobsters to Dancing Crabs,” presented by Marie Goeritz, Ph.D. on Monday, February 16 at 7 p.m.
For Zoom Information, see the MCAS Events Calendar at https://www.morrocoastaudubon.org/calendar. All MCAS Zoom Community Programs are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. No signup/registration required to attend.
When we think of sounds in the ocean, we think of whales and dolphins, but the underwater soundscape is far richer and more diverse than that. In this presentation, Dr. Marie Goeritz will explore the hidden world of animal-generated sound beneath the waves, with a special focus on invertebrates. From snapping shrimp to crabs and lobsters, many animals produce and respond to sound in ways that shape their behavior and interactions with their environment. Drawing on examples from across the marine world and insights from her own research, Dr. Goeritz will introduce how crustaceans use the ocean’s soundscape as a sensory cue for orientation, how they generate sound, how they detect and respond to it, and how they even use sound in courtship-like dances during mating.
Dr. Goeritz is a neurobiologist and educator whose work explores how animals sense and interact with their environments. She earned her Ph.D. in Zoology and has conducted research at the University of Cologne, Cornell University, Brandeis University, and the University of Auckland. Her research is focused on the nervous systems of crustaceans, linking neurophysiology and anatomy with behavior and ecology. She currently teaches biology at Cuesta College and serves on the Board of Directors of the Morro Coast Audubon Society as lands chair.
Anyone with questions can send them to Wendy McKeown, community programs chair at CommPrograms@morrocoastaudubon.org.
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Orchestra Novo presents Chamber Music in Los Osos at “Michael Nowak and Friends.” Award winning pianist, Robert Thies, returns to the Central Coast in an All -French program featuring music of Debussy, Ravel, and Faure assisted by violinist Brynn Albanese, violist Michael Nowak, and cellist Titus Shanks. It takes place at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 490 Los Osos Valley Rd, Baywood-Los Osos, on February 15, at 3 pm. Tickets are $39.34 for general admission at https://my805tix.com/e/theis. Student tickets at door $15 with student ID.
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Unwind into the weekend with the peace and beauty of the harp in the peace and beauty of SLO’s historic church. Presented by Jennifer Sayre, harpist and former harp instructor at Cal Poly and Cuesta College. She has performed with local classical ensembles and numerous national and international groups.
The free Peace, Beauty, Harp takes place Fridays, February 20–March 20, 4:30–5:30 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, corner of Pismo and Nipomo streets, San Luis Obispo.
