Culture & Events

Dirty Laundry

The average American throws away seventy pounds of clothing every year. This constant demand for clothing has given way to the expansion of an industry in which clothes are designed and sold quickly to keep up with ever-changing trends. California-based artists explore the environmental impact of “fast fashion” in this SLO Museum of Art exhibit through site-specific installations, sculpture, and print media.

Through February 27 // sloma.org

Lumber Jacks In Love

1912 at Haywire Minnesota, 200 miles from the nearest woman. Lumberjacks Slim, Muskrat, Dirty Bob, Moonlight, and The Kid live their bachelor life. However, when Slim accidentally orders himself a mailorder bride named Rose, their simple shanty lives are turned upside down.

Through March 25 // americanmelodrama.com

SOCIAL JUSTICE TEACH-IN

Cal Poly’s seventh annual day of discovery and inspiration is a virtual series of talks and workshops centered around equity and social justice designed to inform and inspire. Sessions include art and creative efforts, equity-minded education, and self-care and community well-being.

February 9 // cla.calpoly.edu

ROCK SCISSORS PAPER, SLUG FROG SNAKE

The Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery at Cuesta College presents a solo exhibition of the works of JooLee Kang, an artist working in pen and ink drawing, paper sculpture, and digital animation in both the U.S. and Korea. She interprets complicated interactions between human and nature in various perspectives, and asks for understanding and consideration of our possibility and dignity.

Through March 10 // cuesta.edu

An Untitled Love

Kyle Abraham’s contemporary dance company, A.I.M, comes to the Performing Arts Center SLO with a new, eveninglength work. Drawing from the catalog of Grammy Award-winning R&B legend D’Angelo, this Cal Poly Arts presentation pays homage to love while serving as a thumping mixtape celebrating culture, family, and community.

February 9 // pacslo.org

Ring Of Fire

From SLO REP and the songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique, original musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and the healing power of home and family. More than two dozen classic hits, including “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and the title tune, all performed by a multi-talented cast, paint a musical portrait of The Man in Black—a foot-stompin’ crowd-pleasin’ salute to a unique musical legend.

February 10-March 12 // slorep.org

Mustang Ball

The Cal Poly DanceSport Team hosts its fifteenth annual Mustang Ball Ballroom and Latin Danceport Competition on the Cal Poly campus. A wide variety of nightclub events, a formation team competition, performances, a team match, and other dance events are scheduled throughout the day.

February 11 // mustangball.com

To Hell And Bach

One of the most sought-after concert organists in the world comes to the Performing Arts Center SLO. Felix Hell, a native of Germany, has been featured as a recitalist and concerto soloist in more than 1,000 concerts throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

February 18 // pacslo.org

Thee Sacred Souls

For Thee Sacred Souls, the first time is often the charm. The band’s first club dates led to a record deal with the revered Daptone label; their first singles racked up more than ten million streams in a year and garnered attention from Billboard and Rolling Stone.

February 14 // slobrew.com

Blendfest

Experience the awe-inspiring and unique offerings of the Highway 1 Discovery Route with BlendFest Coastal Excursions. A blend of Paso’s best wines and some of Cambria and San Simeon’s most exciting adventures.

February 23-26 // pasowine.com

The Lone Bellow

Cal Poly Arts presents the articulate and emotionally intelligent roots rock group that came together after three Southerners pulled up stakes and moved to Brooklyn. Their music embraces the dynamics of bluegrass and gospel, the fire of rock ‘n’ roll, and the passion of the blues while sharing tales of folks trying to make something of their lives. Indie duo Tall Heights opens for the group in the Performing Arts Center SLO.

February 15 // pacslo.org

SCOTT YOO & GUESTS

Festival Mozaic Music Director Scott Yoo (violin) brings fellow musicians Burt Hara (clarinet), John Novacek (piano), and Bion Tsang (cello) together for an afternoon chamber music concert featuring works by Novacek, Brahms, Fauré, and Price at the Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center.

February 26 // festivalmozaic.org

Company

The Tony Award-winning Stephen Sondheim/George Furth musical comedy featuring many of Sondheim’s best-known songs comes to Spanos Theatre. It’s a comedic and heartfelt look at relationships fueled by the complexities of love, commitment, and friendship, exploring the modern reality of “Being Alive.”

March 2-11 // theatredance.calpoly.edu

Jewish Film And Learning Festival

JCC-Federation of SLO and Cal Poly’s Hillel partner to present a combined film and learning event celebrating Jewish culture and identity from around the world. Topical guest speakers, panel discussions, and a diverse slate of films screening at the Palm Theatre.

March 9-12 // jccslo.org

Emma

PCPA presents the romantic misadventures, misplaced confidences, and matchmaking in the town of Highbury Park that have made Jane Austin’s novel a favorite among old and young.

March 2-19 // pcpa.org

Brave New World

Violin soloist and Nipomo resident Mischa Lefkowitz makes his SLO Symphony debut with Schumann’s Violin Concerto at the Performing Arts Center SLO. Patrice Rushen’s “Sinfonia” and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” (which includes members of the SLO Youth Symphony) complete the SLO Symphony’s spring program.

March 4 // slosymphony.org

Singing Her Story

Canzona Women’s Ensemble offers an afternoon concert of heartfelt storytelling and song. The musical selections are inspired by the various heritages of Canzona’s singers, highlighting diverse repertoire from a wide range of ethnic cultures.

March 12 // canzonawomen.org

Folk Music Of The World

Join the Vocal Arts Ensemble for a tour of the world with selections from Spain, Japan, New Zealand, and Israel—then come home to American folk.

March 16, 18 & 19 // vocalarts.org

The Wall That Heals

The official three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (located in Washington, D.C.) comes to Madonna Meadows at the Alex Madonna Expo Center in SLO. The wall bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam, and is open with free admission and parking.

March 16-19 // vetmuseum.org

Morro Bay Annual Yard Sale

Enjoy the 23rd Annual citywide yard sale presented by Morro Bay Beautiful. The sale will take place on nearly every street in the city from 8am-2pm. Explore and enjoy the scenery and local dining spots as you shop.

March 24-26 // morrobay.org