By the Sea Productions presents a staged reading of “Circle Mirror Transformation” written by Annie Baker and directed by Chrys Barnes. This quirky dramedy follows the 6-week journey of five strangers in a small-town acting class. They gradually find themselves becoming characters in their own lives as the theater games they play turn into a real-life psychodrama, unexpectedly revealing the secrets and longings of each participant. The cast includes Larry Barnes, L. Kelty, Topher Lyons, Perri Gandy and Wren.
“Circle Mirror Transformation” takes place one weekend only, April 4-6, at 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay. Reservations at bytheseaproductions.org or call 805-776-3287.
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Art Center of Morro Bay presents the “Out of Bounds!” exhibition offered by The Pastel Society of the West Coast’s as their first open juried exhibition, an exhibition that fills both levels of the gallery April 3 – May 11.
The Pastel Society of the West Coast’s new Out of Bounds! Exhibition goes beyond the traditional use of pastel medium and breaks out of the bounds of time-honored pastel expressions as all juried artworks are a combination of pastel and one or more other media in a two-dimensional format. The competition breaks the 80% rule for traditional pastel exhibits requiring the entries to be at a maximum of 50% (30% minimum) pastel to be combined with one or more other mediums creating two-dimensional works of art.
There is an awards ceremony and reception with renowned British pastelist, Tony Allain, Saturday, April 19 from 2-4 p.m.
Photo “Off the Edge” Compliments of Bonnie Griffith
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SLO Skiers, a local, non-profit sports and social club for adults holds its next monthly meeting at Milestone Tavern in San Luis Obispo at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, April 8. Meetings are free and yearly membership is $65. Social hour with food and drink from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Meeting follows. Social and sports activities occur year around.
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The Cal Poly Music Department hosts the Bennardo-Larson Duo for a contemporary classical concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, in Room 218 of the Davidson Music Center. Maya Bennardo, violin, and Karl Larson, piano, will perform new works by Bennardo and Anthony Vine. The concert is free and open to the public.
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The Los Osos Garden Club’s Annual Spring Plant Sale Saturday takes place April 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Twenty-five varieties of tomato will be for sale along with vegetable and herb starts, flowers, landscape plants, fruit trees, succulents and houseplants. There will also be garden art for sale. Enjoy refreshments while browsing. At 10 a.m. and noon, master gardeners will give short presentations about growing healthy tomatoes. The sale takes place outside in the parking lot behind the First Baptist Church of Los Osos located at 1900 Los Osos Valley Road.
The Los Osos Valley Garden Club is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. The proceeds from this sale support educational programs and beautification projects for our community. Send questions to info@lovgardenclub.org.
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Art Center Morro Bay is holding a free Watercolor Painting Demonstration with artist Jan French on Saturday, April 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. French was destined to paint since childhood and has been painting since her twenties. Her father, an artist himself, often invited artists such as Millard Sheets, Milford Zornes, and Phil Paradise into their home when she was young.
French later became a professional freelance illustrator and graphics designer. She soon grew to appreciate the true meaning of artist Winslow Homer’s words: “Paint what you see.”
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Local surfer Les Girvin will show the film “300 Waves, Rock to the Pier” a local surf movie on Monday April 14, at the Bay Theater 464 Morro Bay Blvd. Filmed from 1994-2008, watch the best local surfers ride wave after wave from Morro rock to the Cayucos pier with extra footage from Maui Hawaii. Doors open at 5 p.m. movie starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $12.56 and are available at my805tix.com/e/300waves.
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From sweet treats to signature sips, Central Coast Bride’s Spring 2025 Wedding Expo is your one-stop shop for planning the wedding of your dreams! Scheduled for Sunday, April 6, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Madonna Expo Center in San Luis Obispo, this premier event will bring together the region’s top wedding vendors, offering couples and event planners the inspiration and resources they need to create their dream weddings.
What to Expect at the Spring Wedding Expo
• Top-Tier Vendors: Meet and collaborate with wedding experts, such as:
The S’mores Cart offering tasty non-traditional treats guests will love, Sparrow Cocktail Co., The Fancy Filly Mobile Bar, The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, Synergy Photobooth, and Spellbound Floral Boutique.
• Inspiration Galore: Explore beautifully curated wedding displays and the latest trends in décor, attire, and event design.
• Exclusive Deals: Many vendors will offer special discounts and packages exclusive to expo attendees.
• Exciting Giveaways: Follow Central Coast Bride on Instagram for weekly giveaways of two free tickets leading up to the expo!
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Upcoming free youth programs at the Morro Bay Library – 625 Harbor St, (805) 772-6394.
• Poetry Month Art Party – Wednesday, April 2, from 3 to 5 p.m.
It’s a special art party for National Poetry Month! Use your imagination to make black out poems, collage poems, and other unique art pieces using paper, pens, pencils, scissors, glue and more. For ages 3-12.
• Instrument Petting Zoo – Wednesday, April 9, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Violins, horns, percussion, and more: Kids, teens, and adults are invited to play a variety of instruments from the San Luis Obispo Symphony petting zoo menagerie.
• Sensory Playtime – Saturday, April 12, 10:00-11:00
Let your little ones lead the way in this open-ended playtime! Babies and toddlers can use their five senses to explore our play stations. Parents and caregivers: we also have early literacy tips for you. For ages 0-5.
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Free programs at the Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades Ave., 805-528-1862.
These are the programs at the Los Osos Library for April 2025. All programs are free.
Featured wall artist for April is the Cayucos Collective with a colorful spring theme.
• Paws to Read – Wednesdays, 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Come and read your favorite book to Berkeley! She’s at the Los Osos Library on Wednesday afternoons. School age.
• Storytime – Thursdays, 10:30 – 11a.m.
Stories, dance, and music for toddlers and preschoolers.
Mobile Health Clinic – first and third Wednesdays of each month, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Reproductive health care provided by CAPSLO’s The Center Mobile Health Care Clinic.
TMHA Van – Fridays, 1– 2:30 p.m.
Transitions Mental Health Association provide services, referrals, supplies to unhoused individuals.
Healthy Aging and Fall Prevention Series (6 weeks) – Thursdays, April 3 – May 8, 5 – 6 p.m.
Because one in four seniors will experience a fall, this free six session series is designed to help seniors stay independent and prevent falls through exercise and discussion about fall risks.
Poetry Month Art Party – Friday, April 4, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
It’s a special art party for National Poetry Month! Use your imagination to make black out poems, collage poems, and other unique art pieces using paper, pens, pencils, scissors, glue and more. All materials provided – you bring the inspiration! Preschool, School Age, Tween. Kids and family activities.
• Bears Book Club – Tuesday, April 8, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
“The Rose Code” by Kate Quinn. Drop in. Adults.
Let’s Talk! – Wednesday, April 9, 6 – 7 p.m.
Join us for a TED Talk viewing followed by discussion. This month – Benjamin Zander: the transformative power of classical music. Adults.
SLO Symphony Petting Zoo – Friday, April 11, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Violins, horns, percussion, and more: Kids, teens, and adults are invited to play a variety of instruments from the San Luis Obispo Symphony petting zoo menagerie. Learn about different types of instruments, how each one creates a unique sound, and how they are played. All ages.
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The City of San Luis Obispo is accepting design submissions for the 2025 Box Art Request for Proposals. This year, box designs will need to meet specific guidelines based on their Historic District locations, ensuring that the art reflects and respects the charm of these unique areas. Whether you represent a community group, are a member of an artistic team, or are a solo artist, this is your opportunity to leave your mark on the City of San Luis Obispo. The deadline to submit your application is May 16, by 5:00 p.m. PDT.
To minimize barriers for artists, the City will wave the business license fee and offer an in-person Box Art Support Workshop on April 30, at the Library Community Room from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. where artists can get help with: taking high-resolution pictures of their art, adding their artwork to the Box Art digital template and getting application and general support.
Selected artists will receive an $800 stipend for their box art renderings. Like last year, selected designs will be vinyl wrapped on to the utility boxes. No matter what medium is being used, if the artwork can be scanned or photographed and digitized, it can be made into a vinyl wrap. We want to see your creative vision brought to life. For more details on how to apply, go to www.slocity.org/PublicArt.
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