SLO Happenings | October - December 2013

S LO HAPPENINGS A GUIDE TO EVENTS IN

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OCTOBER 10/1–10/31

RIDESHARE MONTH

10/4–10/5 “BECOME”

ALL HAPPENINGS

10/4–10/5 “THIRD” 10/5

PASSPORT TO THE ARTS

10/5

FALL PLANT SALE AT SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN

10/5

SLO SYMPHONY “FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE”

10/6

MASTERS OF BLUEGRASS

10/6

“REVEAL THE PATH”

10/6

POETRY AT THE STEYNBERG

10/7

REEL ROCK TOUR

10/7–10/11

CLICK! PHOTO FESTIVAL

10/10

FIRE PREVENTION NIGHT AT FARMERS’ MARKET

10/10–10/14

CENTRAL COAST RAILROAD FESTIVAL

10/11

MALAMA KO ALOHA

10/12

“THE DUNWELLS”

10/12

FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE

10/12

SLO GRANFONDO

10/12–10/13

“CARMEN” BY GEORGES BIZET

10/12–10/13

OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR

10/13

CITY TO THE SEA HALF MARATHON & 5K

10/14

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA

10/18

KID’S NIGHT OUT

10/18–11/10 “INDEPENDENCE” 10/19

WIGGLE WAGGLE WALK FOR WOODS

10/19

BRAVOSLO!

10/19

AUDUBON BIRD WALK

10/19

OUT OF DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK

10/19

YING QUARTET: A BEETHOVEN CYCLE CONCERT

10/19–10/20

OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR

10/20

MET LIVE IN HD: “EUGENE ONEGIN”

10/20

2ND ANNUAL BICYCLE ADVOCACY MINI-SUMMIT

10/20

CORNERS OF THE MOUTH

10/20

HAUNTED JACK HOUSE TOURS

10/25

MUNCHKIN MARCH

10/25

JOE CRAVEN

10/25–10/27

CENTRAL COAST BIONEERS CONFERENCE

10/26

MUD MASH

10/26

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER

10/25

CAL POLY PARENT & FAMILY WEEKEND ENSEMBLE SHOWCASE CONCERT

10/26

ALTON BROWN: THE EDIBLE INEVITABLE TOUR

10/27

HAUNTED JACK HOUSE TOURS

10/27

MET LIVE IN HD: “THE NOSE”

10/31

HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES AT FARMERS’ MARKET

NOVEMBER

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11/1

FESTIVAL MOZAIC WINTERMEZZO

11/1–11/3

ROCKIN’ HARVEST CELEBRATION

11/2

JACK HANNA’S INTO THE WILD LIVE!

11/3

SAN LUIS OBISPO POETRY FESTIVAL

11/3

KATYA GOTSDINER: PIPE ORGAN RECITAL

11/6

BUDDY GUY

11/6–11/7

STAGED READING: “DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS”

11/7

VETERANS’ CELEBRATION AT FARMERS’ MARKET

11/8–11/10

SAN LUIS OBISPO POETRY FESTIVAL

11/9

SLO COUNTY ON THE SILVER SCREEN

11/9–11/10

REMNANTS OF THE PAST ANTIQUE SHOW

11/10

VOCO!

SLO HAPPENINGS

11/10

APPLE FARM HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

11/12

DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM

11/14

AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS

11/15–11/16

CAL POLY HOMECOMING

11/15–11/17

SAN LUIS OBISPO POETRY FESTIVAL

11/16

ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE FALL CONCERT

11/16

KID’S GARDEN FRESH COOKING

11/17

“POTTED POTTER: THE UNAUTHORIZED HARRY EXPERIENCE”

11/18

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

11/19

L.A. THEATRE WORKS: “THE GRADUATE”

11/22–12/22

“MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET”

11/23

BANDFEST 2013!

11/24

SYMPHONY FALL CONCERT: “THE PLANETS” AND “THE LARK ASCENDING”

11/29–12/21

“THE SANTALAND DIARIES”

11/29–12/24

SANTA’S HOUSE IN MISSION PLAZA

SPORTS Cal Poly Sports gopoly.com

DECEMBER

SLO Soccer slosoccer.com SLO Rugby slorugby.org

ONGOING EVENTS Art After Dark First Friday every month Bike Happening First Thursday every month Dallidet Adobe Tours Every Friday and Sunday Historic Jack House & Garden Tours Every Sunday May–December

12/1

POETRY AT THE STEYNBERG

12/1

MET LIVE IN HD: “TOSCA”

12/2–12/31

HOLIDAY TREE IN MISSION PLAZA

12/3

29TH ANNUAL LIGHT UP A LIFE

12/4

“PINK MARTINI”

12/6

UNIVERSITY JAZZ BANDS’ FALL JAZZ CONCERT

12/6

38TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE

12/7

REINDEER RUN 5K RUN/WALK

12/7

CHOIRS’ “A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION”

Historic Walking Tours Download free any time with iTunes

12/7–12/8

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AND CANDLELIGHT TOURS

12/14–12/15

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AND CANDLELIGHT TOURS

12/15

CORNERS OF THE MOUTH

12/17

“A CHRISTMAS CAROL”

12/17–12/18

“A HOTEL ON MARVIN GARDENS”

12/17–12/18

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR IN THE PLAZA

12/9–12/24

CLASSIC CAROUSEL IN MISSION PLAZA

12/31

NOON YEAR’S EVE

Saturdays at the Garden Second Saturday every month Laguna Lake Golf Course Open Daily Ranger-Led Hikes One Sunday every month Moonlight Hours at SLO Children’s Museum Third Thursday every month SLO Skate Park Friday Night Skate Every Friday Story Time at SLO Library Preschool (Ages 3–6) on Tuesdays Toddler (Ages 0–3) on Thursdays Youth Open Gym Every Sunday Adult Open Gym Every Thursday Farmers Market on Higuera Street Every Thursday

Photo by Barry Lewis

Farmers Market on Broad Street Every Tuesday Farmers Market on Madonna Road Every Saturday Farmers Market on Tank Farm Road Every Sunday

OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2013

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ARTS & CULTURE HAPPENINGS 2013 PASSPORT TO THE ARTS Mission Plaza OCTOBER 5, 10 AM–1 PM

ARTS & CULTURE

artsobispo.org In celebration of National Arts Month, this event brings kids and families together for a day of hands-on visual, literary and performing arts activities.

Photo by Jeff Van Kleeck

POETRY AT THE STEYNBERG Steynberg Gallery OCTOBER 6 AND DECEMBER 1, 3 PM languageofthesoul.org

Photo by Patti Sullivan

Listen to poetry readings, or read your own creations with other poetry-enthusiasts.

CLICK! CALIFORNIA PHOTO FESTIVAL Embassy Suites on Madonna OCTOBER 7–11, 2013 californiaphotofest.com The California Photo Festival is five days of hands on photographic education and excitement. Your “classroom” is California’s exquisite Central Coast, and your instructors are some of the best of the best.

CENTRAL COAST RAILROAD FESTIVAL Various Locations OCTOBER 10–14 ccrrf.com Bring the family to events across the Central Coast celebrating railroads! Attend the Grand Opening of the San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum. Check out model trains and listen to speakers.

OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR Various Locations OCTOBER 12–13 & OCTOBER 19–20, 10 AM–5 PM artsobispo.org Over 200 artists will open their studios for visitors in a self-guided tour to showcase the quality and diversity of art produced in SLO County.

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SLO HAPPENINGS

BRAVOSLO! Christopher Cohan Center OCTOBER 19, 10 AM–4 PM pacslo.org The PAC doors will be open for the public to enjoy mini performances all day in Harman Hall and the Pavilion, talk to participating performance groups at their lobby exhibits, enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages, and be eligible to win a fantastic assortment of door prizes — all for free!

CORNERS OF THE MOUTH

languageofthesoul.org

Photo by Patti Sullivan

Unleash your inner artist by listening to featured readers, or express yourself in the open-reading portion of the night.

HAUNTED JACK HOUSE TOURS Historic Jack House & Gardens

ARTS & CULTURE

Linnaea’s Café OCTOBER 20 & DECEMBER 15, 7 PM

OCTOBER 20 & 27, 1–4 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Could ghosts be hiding in the closets or wandering down the stairs of this old house? Come find out!

FESTIVAL MOZAIC’S WINTERMEZZO CONCERT SERIES Various Venues NOVEMBER 1–3 festivalmozaic.com Festival Mozaic’s WinterMezzo series features seasoned musicians as well as emerging artists in beautiful performances of chamber music that are sure to warm up your winter season.

SAN LUIS OBISPO POETRY FESTIVAL Steynberg Gallery NOVEMBER 3, 3 PM San Luis Obispo Museum of Art NOVEMBER 8–10, 7 PM Various Locations NOVEMBER 15–17, 7 PM

Photo by Patti Sullivan

languageofthesoul.org Join Cal Poly WriterSpeak and Corners of the Mouth for the 30th annual poetry festival. Listen to readings around San Luis Obispo throughout November.

SLO COUNTY ON THE SILVER SCREEN NOVEMBER 9 slofilmfest.org In honor of the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival‘s 20th Anniversary next year, the SLOIFF will celebrate by screening Hollywood movies that have been made in San Luis Obispo County over the past 90 years.

OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2013

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ARTS & CULTURE

VOCO! MOIRA SMILEY, INGA SWEARINGEN AND APRIL GUTHRIE SLO Botanical Garden NOVEMBER 10, 4 PM slobg.org Listen to VOCO, named best acapella group in the U.S. for 2007, perform their spell-binding folk music in the Oak Glen Pavilion.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE & CANDLELIGHT TOURS Historic Jack House & Gardens DECEMBER 7 & 14, 5–8 PM DECEMBER 8 & 15, 1–4 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Enjoy the splendor of a Victorian Christmas with self-guided tours at the Historic Jack House & Gardens.

PERFORMANCE ARTS CENTER (PAC) EVENTS: pacslo.org OCTOBER 10/4–10/5 “BECOME” 7 PM

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10/5

SLO SYMPHONY “FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE”

8 PM

10/6

MASTER’S OF BLUEGRASS

7 PM

10/6

“REVEAL THE PATH”

7 PM

10/7

REEL ROCK TOUR

7 PM

10/11 MALAMA KO ALOHA

8 PM

10/12 “THE DUNWELLS”

8 PM

10/12–10/13

2 PM & 7 PM

“CARMEN” BY GEORGES BIZET

10/14 DARK STAR ORCHESTRA

7:30 PM

10/19 YING QUARTET: A BEETHOVEN CYCLE CONCERT

8 PM

10/20 MET LIVE IN HD: “EUGENE ONEGIN”

2 PM

10/25 JOE CRAVEN

7 PM

10/25 CAL POLY PARENT & FAMILY WEEKEND

ENSEMBLE SHOWCASE

8 PM

10/26 ALTON BROWN: THE EDIBLE INEVITABLE TOUR

8 PM

10/27 MET LIVE IN HD: “THE NOSE”

2 PM

SLO HAPPENINGS

ARTS & CULTURE

NOVEMBER 11/2

JACK HANNA’S INTO THE WILD LIVE!

7 PM

11/3

KATYA GOTSDINER- MCMAHAN FORBES PIPE ORGAN RECITAL

3 PM

11/6

BUDDY GUY

7:30 PM

11/12

DANCE THEATER OF HARLEM

7:30 PM

11/14

AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS

7:30 PM

11/16

ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE FALL CONCERT

8 PM

11/17

PM

“POTTED POTTER: THE UNAUTHORIZED HARRY EXPERIENCE”

2 PM & 5

11/18

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

7:30 PM

11/19

L.A. THEATRE WORKS: “THE GRADUATE”

7:30 PM

11/23 BANDFEST 2013!

8 PM

11/24 SYMPHONY FALL CONCERT

3 PM

DECEMBER 12/1

MET LIVE IN HD: “TOSCA”

2 PM

12/4

PINK MARTINI

7:30 PM

12/6

UNIVERSITY JAZZ BANDS’ FALL JAZZ CONCERT

8 PM

12/7

CHOIRS’ “A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION”

8 PM

12/17 “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”

7:30 PM

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ARTS & CULTURE

SLO LITTLE THEATRE PERFORMANCES slolittletheatre.org

THIRD OCTOBER 4–5, SHOWTIMES VARY An “Ubu’s Other Shoe” staged reading of a humorous and biting critique on prejudice.

INDEPENDENCE OCTOBER 18–NOVEMBER 10, SHOWTIMES VARY A drama about a family divided against itself.

DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS NOVEMBER 6–7, SHOWTIMES VARY An “Ubu’s Other Shoe” stage reading of a classic drama.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET NOVEMBER 22–DECEMBER 22, SHOWTIMES VARY A holiday classic based on the 1947 film that will be a treat for the whole family!

THE SANTALAND DIARIES NOVEMBER 29–DECEMBER 21, SHOWTIMES VARY A hilarious one man show, originally by comedian David Sedaris.

A HOTEL ON MARVIN GARDENS DECEMBER 17–18, SHOWTIMES VARY Another in the “Ubu’s Other Shoe” staged reading series; this comedy provides insights into relationships and greed.

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SLO HAPPENINGS

FOOD AND WINE HAPPENINGS ROCKIN’ HARVEST CELEBRATION Various Locations NOVEMBER 1–3 slowine.com

KID’S GARDEN FRESH COOKING San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden NOVEMBER 16, 1–3:30 PM slobg.org Kids and their guardians can plant, harvest and cook fun and creative recipes, and learn tricks and tips for creating an edible backyard garden

OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2013

FOOD & WINE

Join SLO Wine Country in celebrating great local wineries. Attend a silent auction, hop on the wine bus, or taste on your own with a special wine bracelet.

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SOCIAL & RECREATION

SOCIAL & RECREATION HAPPENINGS

RIDESHARE MONTH Various Locations OCTOBER 1–31 rideshare.org Look out for events and incentives throughout October, celebrating all of the ways to get around SLO in an environmentally friendly way.

FALL PLANT SALE SLO Botanical Garden OCTOBER 5, 10 AM–1 PM slobg.org Let plant experts help you pick out the best vegetation for your garden.

FIRE PREVENTION NIGHT AT FARMERS’ MARKET Chorro Street OCTOBER 10, 6–9 PM downtownslo.com Enjoy learning about Fire Prevention and equipment used to fight fires, while meeting firefighting heroes from across the county.

FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE Fire Station 1 OCTOBER 12, 1–4 PM slocity.org/fire In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, the SLO City Fire Department is hosting a community Open House.

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SLO HAPPENINGS

Mission Plaza OCTOBER 12, 7:30 AM–4 PM slogranfondo.com The SLO GranFondo is a long-distance, mass participation cycling event that welcomes riders of all abilities to traverse the diverse landscape of California’s Central Coast. This event benefits Hearst Cancer Resource Center at French Hospital Medical Center and SLO Alpha Pregnancy and Parenting Support.

SOCIAL & RECREATION

SLO GRANFONDO

CITY TO THE SEA HALF MARATHON & 5K OCTOBER 13 citytothesea.org Point-to-point race; registration includes post-race breakfast, and free entertainment from live band at post-race festival.

KIDS’ NIGHT OUT Ludwick Community Center OCTOBER 18, 6:30–9:30 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Kids can enjoy a night of music, crafts, games, pizza, a movie and fun with friends.

AUDUBON BIRD WALK SLO Botanical Garden OCTOBER 19, 10 AM–12 PM calpoly.edu Join the Morro Coast Audubon Society on a bird-watching walk through SLO Botanical Garden and the surrounding areas.

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SOCIAL & RECREATION

Photo by sandprintphotos.com

WIGGLE WAGGLE WALK FOR WOODS Mitchell Park OCTOBER 19 woodshumanesociety.org A one-mile K9 Pledge Walk through downtown SLO, amazing K9 demonstrations, K9 costume contests, pet fair and lunch, exciting raffle, plus fabulous prizes for both K9 and pledge earner competitions.

OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK Mission Plaza OCTOBER 19 afsp.org American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness 5K Walk is an effort to raise awareness, education and outreach among those affected by depression and suicide, and to provide comfort and assistance to those who have lost someone to suicide.

2ND ANNUAL BICYCLE ADVOCACY MINI-SUMMIT Ludwick Community Center OCTOBER 20, 1–4 PM slobikelane.org Experts show you how to be an advocate for bicycle-friendly improvements in the community.

MUNCHKIN MARCH Meadow Park OCTOBER 25, 5 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Munchkins (and their families) will parade around town in costume.

2013 CENTRAL COAST BIONEERS CONFERENCE The Monday Club OCTOBER 25–27 centralcoastbioneers.org The Bioneers Conference brings social and scientific innovators together for a weekend of talks, workshops, field trips, exhibits and more that focus on breakthrough solutions inspired by nature and human ingenuity.

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SLO HAPPENINGS

MUD MASH Laguna Lake OCTOBER 26 mudmash.com The Mud Mash is a 5k or 10k mud run with dirty obstacles, wall climbs, lake scrambles, hay bales and of course, lots of mud!

SOCIAL & RECREATION

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER Mission Plaza OCTOBER 26, 8 AM makingstrides.acsevents.org This annual walk is an inspiring and unforgettable opportunity to honor breast cancer survivors, as well as raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society.

HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES AT FARMERS’ MARKET Chorro Street OCTOBER 31, 5:30–9 PM downtownslo.org Watch out for spooky creatures and adorable costumes at this Halloween themed Farmers’ Market. Festivities include a costume contest and trick-or-treating at participating vendors.

VETERAN’S CELEBRATION AT FARMERS’ MARKET Chorro Street NOVEMBER 7, 6–9 PM downtownslo.org Honor more than 25,000 area veterans with various activities during Farmers’ Market.

REMNANTS OF THE PAST ANTIQUE SHOW Madonna Expo Center NOVEMBER 9–10 remnantsofthepast.com Search for one-of-a-kind treasures at this annual event that brings dozens of unique vendors together for a whimsical weekend of antiquing!

APPLE FARM’S TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Apple Farm NOVEMBER 9, 10 AM–3 PM applefarm.com This free event has fun activities for the whole family, including wine and beer tasting, gingerbread cookie decorating, Santa visits, horse drawn carriage rides, kids crafts and more!

CAL POLY HOMECOMING NOVEMBER 15–16 calpoly.edu Join students and alumni for a weekend of celebrating Cal Poly pride. Events include alumni awards, dinner reception and, of course, the traditional football game!

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SANTA’S HOUSE Mission Plaza NOVEMBER 29–DECEMBER 24 downtownslo.org

SOCIAL & RECREATION

Visit Santa at his house in Mission Plaza, and make sure to snap a picture.

HOLIDAY TREE Mission Plaza DECEMBER 2–31 downtownslo.org Visit Mission Plaza to view the Holiday Tree and celebrate the spirit of the season.

29TH ANNUAL LIGHT UP A LIFE San Luis Obispo Mission DECEMBER 3, 6 PM hospiceslo.org Remember your loved ones during the annual Light Up A Life. During the holiday season, help shine a light on the Hospice SLO Memorial tree at ceremonies in 10 communities throughout the county.

38TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE Downtown San Luis Obispo DECEMBER 6, 7 PM downtownslo.org Celebrate with holiday spirit by viewing carolers, dancers, and floats as they parade through Downtown SLO. Get there early to claim your spot along the route.

REINDEER RUN 5K RUN/WALK Mitchell Park DECEMBER 7, 8 AM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Enjoy this 5K route perfect for all abilities and celebrate by eating pancakes with Santa Claus immediately following the run/walk.

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SLO HAPPENINGS

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR IN THE PLAZA Mission Plaza DECEMBER 7–8, 9 AM–5 PM thecraftfair.org

SOCIAL & RECREATION

Holiday Craft Fair with vendors, food and fun holiday activities for the whole family.

CLASSIC CAROUSEL Mission Plaza DECEMBER 9–24 downtownslo.org After your picture with Santa, hop on the Classic Carousel for a spin.

Photo by Hansen Holliday Productions, Inc

WINTER WONDERSLO Alex Madonna Expo Center DECEMBER 21–JANUARY 6 winterwonderslo.com What could be more exciting during the holidays than a real ice skating rink in San Luis Obispo? Take this opportunity to grab a loved one and get on the ice! For ticket options, just visit the website.

NOON YEAR’S EVE SLO Children’s Museum DECEMBER 31, 11 AM–12 PM slocm.org Ring in the New Year well before bedtime at the SLO Children’s Museum’s 6th Annual Noon Year’s Eve Party.

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ONGOING EVENTS

ONGOING EVENTS

SAN LUIS OBISPO SPORTS TEAMS CAL POLY SPORTS

SLO SOCCER

gopoly.com

slosoccer.com

SLO RUGBY

slorugby.org

ART AFTER DARK Art Galleries in San Luis Obispo FIRST FRIDAY EVERY MONTH, EXCEPT DECEMBER, 6–9 PM sloartscouncil.org/artafterdark Art After Dark is truly a treat for the art enthusiast. Visit more than 20 galleries and non-traditional art venues as they spotlight established and emerging local artists, as well as the occasional works of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists.

BIKE HAPPENING Starts in Mission Plaza FIRST THURSDAY EVERY MONTH, 9:30 PM bikehappening.org Join hundreds of costumed bikers in a casual ride through downtown. Whether you dust off your old cruiser or bring out your pricey pride and joy, this ride is sure to be fun for everyone. Don’t forget to check the website for each month’s theme.

DALLIDET ADOBE TOURS Dallidet Adobe FRIDAYS, 10 AM–4 PM SUNDAYS, 1–4 PM dallidet.org Step back in time to visit one of the oldest homes on the Central Coast, nestled in a beautiful garden in the center of downtown San Luis Obispo.

HISTORIC JACK HOUSE AND GARDEN TOURS Historic Jack House SUNDAYS, MAY–DECEMBER, 1– 4 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Specially trained in the history of the Jack Family, docents conduct guided tours at this turn-of-thecentury estate.

HISTORIC WALKING TOURS Download free any time with iTunes historycenterslo.org

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DOWNTOWN SLO

MADONNA RD

Higuera Street

Cost Plus World Market Parking Lot

EVERY THURSDAY, 6–9 PM downtownslo.com

EVERY SATURDAY, 8–10:30 AM slocountyfarmers.org

BROAD STREET

LONG STREET

SLO Grange Hall Parking Lot

3889 Long Street

EVERY TUESDAY, 3–6 PM

EVERY SUNDAY, 10 AM–2 PM

slocountyfarmers.org

sloccfm.com

ONGOING EVENTS

FARMERS’ MARKETS

MOONLIGHT HOURS AT SLO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM SLO Children’s Museum THIRD THURSDAY EVERY MONTH, 5– 8 PM slocm.org Play at the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum for free.

Whether you’re digging deep in the Caves of Exploration or having fun at Jelly Bean Junction, there’s something for everyone.

SATURDAYS AT THE GARDEN San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden SECOND SATURDAY EVERY MONTH, 1–3 PM slobg.org Speakers cover a wide range of topics from plant structures to sustainable garden design. This monthly educational program provides activities for children during the adult program.

LAGUNA LAKE GOLF COURSE Laguna Lake DAILY, 7 AM– DUSK slocity.org/parksandrecreation The City of San Luis Obispo’s 10-hole executive-length golf course is rated one of the best-maintained layouts on the Central Coast.

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RANGER-LED HIKES City Open Space OCTOBER 13, NOVEMBER 17 & DECEMBER 15, 1 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Join a city ranger for hikes of beautiful local open spaces. Hikers learn about geology, vegetation and wildlife.

ONGOING EVENTS

SLO SKATE PARK FRIDAY NIGHT SKATE Santa Rosa Park FRIDAYS, DUSK–9 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Come to the SLO Skate Park and enjoy some nighttime skate fun.

STORY TIME AT SLO LIBRARY San Luis Obispo Public Library Preschool (Ages 3–6) TUESDAYS, 10:10 AM Toddler (Ages 0–3) THURSDAYS, 10:10 AM slolibrary.org/programs.htm Kids love story time. This SLO library program is just right for toddlers and preschool-age children, and offers a great way to teach them the magic of reading.

ADULT OPEN GYM Ludwick Community Center THURSDAYS, 12–2 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Enjoy playing basketball and other gym sports while meeting new people in a friendly atmosphere.

YOUTH OPEN GYM Ludwick Community Center SUNDAYS, 12–2 PM slocity.org/parksandrecreation Enjoy playing basketball and other gym sports while meeting new people in a friendly atmosphere.

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