The Cayucos Historical Society is holding a grand opening of its new home inside the newly rebuilt and historical, Cayucos Landing — i.e. the Cayucos Vets Hall.
The grand opening is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30 at the Cayucos Landing Annex (the entrance is on the east side of the building opposite Ducky’s Chowder House). All are welcome.
Currently the Historical Society museum is open weekends. Admission is free.
“In our new space, we are able to give our visitors more access to information, pictures, displays, and more related to the history of our town,” a representative said. “We have docents available to greet you and answer questions about our organization. But we still need a few new volunteers who would be willing to give us time on either a Saturday or Sunday once every other month.
“Feedback from our visitors has been very positive. So, stop by. Say hello and take your time browsing around. We think you’ll enjoy your visit and I know we’ll enjoy the opportunity to make new friends. And watch for our History Night coming at the end of September.
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Cal Poly Soundings will present “Music of the Spheres” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 28-29, in the PAC Pavilion. Soundings is an interdisciplinary program that joins original compositions by music technology and composition students with contemporary choreography by dance students. The performances will feature visiting artists T.J. Borden, cello, and Mari Kawamura, piano, of the [Switch~ Ensemble]. Julie Herndon is the show’s director, and Diana Stanton is the dance director. Tickets at Pacslo.org.
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Don’t miss Taste of Mexico on Sunday, May 31 from 3 – 5 p.m. at Camp Ocean Pines $55 for one and $100 for two. Taste incredible food and change lives with Cambria Rotary for a vibrant afternoon featuring authentic Mexican cuisine, local favorites, and a community coming together for something bigger.
Every ticket helps bring reliable, daily access to clean water to the village of San Jose Piedras Blancas in Michoacán, Mexico where families currently receive water only a few hours every other day. Get your tickets at tasteofmexico.fundraiser.support.
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Join Central Coast State Parks Association for movie night on June 3 at 6 p.m. at The Palm Theater for a screening of “The Last Forests Project” — an inspiring evening of ocean storytelling and kelp forest conservation.
The Last Forests Project was born out of a passion for the beauty of Northern California’s beautiful kelp forests, and the difficulty of watching them disappear firsthand. This loss had a profound effect not only on these marine ecosystems, but the communities that surround them.
This environmental disaster inspired three ocean loving friends to come together and bridge the gap between the science and the public, as well as the land and the sea. The evening will also feature a special pre-screening of Holdfast: Keepers of California’s Kelp, presented by Seatrees.
Together, these films create a powerful night dedicated to the protection, restoration, and future of our coastal ecosystems! Tickets are $24.34and are available at My805Tix.com.
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Central Coast Dance Community Presents: “Saturday Country Dance” on May 30, at the Morro Bay Veterans’ Hall from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
The evening begins with a Country Two Step dance lesson from 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm led by our own dance instructor Shari Fortino. Following the lesson, the Rockin’ B’s Band will perform from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Julie Beaver is a powerful country/blues violinist and vocalist who turns on the afterburners when it’s time to rock. Kenny Blackwell, Guitar and Vocals; Wally Barnick, bass and vocals; and Art Dougall on the drums. They will play danceable music for us.
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 the last Saturday of the month evening dances at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall, the group meets every third Wednesday at the Morro Bay Community Center for a 12 p.m. potluck followed by a dance lesson and dancing until 3 p.m.
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Get tickets to see “Next to Normal” at the Cambria Center for the arts Friday May 22 – Sunday May 31(Friday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, 2 p.m. Tickets are at My805Tix.com.
“Next to Normal” is a powerful, contemporary musical by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt that explores the hidden struggles of a seemingly typical American family. Winner of three Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this groundbreaking work reshaped modern musical theater with its emotional depth and soaring, rock-infused score.
Dad is an architect. Mom packs lunches. Their teenage children are bright and full of life. But beneath the surface, the family is navigating the long and complicated impact of bipolar disorder. As memory and reality collide, each member fights to hold on to connection, stability and hope. Raw, intimate and deeply human, “Next to Normal” offers an unflinching look at love, loss and resilience and the strength it takes to keep going.
Content Advisory: This production contains mature themes, including drug use, self-harm and suicide. Recommended for teen and adult audiences.
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The San Luis Obispo Vocal Arts Ensemble presents three lively choral concerts in late May. The concert series entitled “Sing Come What May” will bring you traditional, classical and contemporary selections from our amazing chorus of dedicated singers. They will also feature an original song composed by Cuesta College Music professor and Associate Director of Vocal Arts, John Knutson. The concerts are held in three locations, in South County at Trilogy Monarch Dunes Nipomo on Thursday, May 28 at 7 p.m. The second concert is at San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 30 at 3 p.m., and the final concert is on Sunday, May 31 at the SLO Presbyterian Church at 3 p.m. Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for children under 12 and students with ID. For more information, go to vocalarts.org or call (805) 541-6797.
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The Summer Reading Challenge is Coming! Stop by your favorite County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries branch between June 6 – August 8 to pick up your Summer Reading & Activities Guide. The Summer Reading Challenge and activities are free for all ages and abilities.
Read what you want, when you want! Anything goes: Easy books, hard books, cookbooks, audiobooks…we’re here for it all. Kids, teens, and adults read (or are read to) for at least five hours to earn a prize, the prizes get better the more you read. Track your reading in your Summer Guide, then claim your prizes at your favorite library branch between June 6 and August 8.
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The Cap Poly Arab Music Ensemble Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, in the Performing Arts Center will be shared with a special ensemble of guest artists performing Iranian music. The set with Bahram Osqueezadeh, Siamak Bozorgi, Arash Bahrololoomi, and Javid John Mosadeghi will be centered on “Dastgah-e Rast Panjgah,” and intricate and expansive modal system in Persian classical music. AME will perform songs by Egyptian composer Sayyid Darwish, Greek and Romanian selections and more. Tickets are $12 to $ 22 at PacSLO.org.
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Author and eco-activist Robin Greenfield returns to San Luis Obispo to share his immersive journey of foraging 100% of his food and medicine for an entire year, living directly from what the Earth provides. His talk takes place on Tuesday, June 2 at 7 p.m. at French Hospital Copeland Pavilion, 1911 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and admission is free. Register at bit.ly/4eQyWAw. The talk is presented as part of the Ecologistics Critical Conversation Series.
Through stories from his travels and experiences across the country, Robin explores how reconnecting with nature can strengthen community resilience and support more localized, sustainable food systems. Robin will also introduce the 1 Million Community Fruit Trees Initiative, a grassroots effort inviting communities to plant fruit and nut trees nationwide.
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Movement for Life Physical Therapy, 890 Shasta Ave Morro Bay, invites the community to come together for a special BBQ fundraiser benefiting Project Surf Camp on Saturday, June 6, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature classic barbecue favorites provided by Bay-Osos Kiwanis, fun prizes, community connection, and opportunities to support Project Surf Camp.
Funds raised during the event will directly support Project Surf Camp’s mission of creating accessible surf experiences and outdoor recreation opportunities for participants and their families. All donations welcome. There is a $15 donation recommended for BBQ. Beer, wine, prize tickets are additional money. Community members, local businesses, and supporters are encouraged to attend, donate, or sponsor the event.
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The SLO Greek Festival 2026 takes place May 30 – 31 — Saturday 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Madonna Expo, SLO. Enjoy live Greek music, dancing, authentic Greek cuisine, wine, beer and ouzo specials. Presented by Saint Andrew Greek Orthodox Church. A portion of the proceeds will be given to the Noor Foundation and SLO Food Bank.
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The Cal Poly Bands conclude their season with a concert titled “Journey Home” at 3 p.m. May 31, in the Performing Arts Center. A highlight will be the world premiere of “Imprints That Shine” by Laura M. Kramer, which was commissioned by the Cal Poly chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi to celebrate the 44-year career of music Professor Emeritus William Johnson. More than 50 band alumni will join in the performance. Tickets are $17 and $22 general, $12 students and are available at pacslo.org.
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If you’ve been looking for an honest conversation about difficult times and a genuine reason to feel hopeful, the League of Women voters SLOCO Spring Meeting on Saturday, June 6, is worth your morning. Doors open at 9 a.m. at Ventana Grill in Pismo Beach (2575 Price St.), with the program running from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Guest speaker Kaila Dettman, executive director of The Land Conservancy of SLO County, will share “Finding Hope in Nature,” and the League’s Civil Discourse Committee will lead a conversation on “Coping With Chaos.” Ed Cabrera’s year-in-review slide show rounds out a morning that is equal parts grounding and energizing. Tickets are $40 per person and include a continental breakfast. Members and non-members welcome. Seats are limited. Contact them at events@lwvslo.org with questions.
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Los Osos Valley Mortuary and Memorial Park will hold a Memorial Day event to honor and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces on Monday, May 26 at 10:30 a.m., at the memorial park, 2260 Los Osos Valley Rd. Community members, veterans, families, and local organizations are encouraged to attend and pay tribute.
Memorial Day is a time for our community to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by so many brave men and women. We are honored to provide a place where families and community members can gather together in remembrance and appreciation.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early for seating. Families are also invited to visit the memorial grounds throughout the holiday weekend to honor loved ones and veterans laid to rest there.
For additional information, contact Los Osos Valley Mortuary and Memorial Park at (805)528-1500.
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