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March 2021

SLO Repertory Theatre presents, The Intermission Show
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Every Friday through April 2, enjoy San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre for their video talk show series: The Intermission Show. Hosted by executive director, Kevin Harris, The Intermission Show is sure to add some fun and inspiration to your week. These 15-20 minute video segments share the work of BIPOC theatre makers, spotlight playwrights and plays from around the country, and update the local theatre community with news.
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History Center of SLO County presents, Carnegie Lectures: The Quick and the Dead
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Join Pete Kelley, prominent local author and historian, as he discusses his new book “The Quick and the Dead” on March 5. The book explores the events of 1858 in San Luis Obispo when seven Californio men were hanged. Enjoy this event for free on Zoom as Kelley explores the unanswered questions of this time.
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Drive-in Symphony: Romantic Classics
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Enjoy San Luis Obispo Symphony’s upcoming event, Romantic Classics from the comfort of your own vehicle at the Sunset Drive-In in San Luis Obispo on March 6. Fun for all ages, this drive-in experience allows attendees to be “on stage” with the symphony’s musicians. For those who are unable to attend the Drive-In event, Romantic Classics will become available online through the Virtual Event Series.
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Drive-In Movie Nights
SANTA CRUZ/FELTON - Roaring Camp Railroads' Drive-In Movie Nights are back! Saturdays from March 6 through March 27. Showing your favorite family friendly movies, surrounded by the beautiful redwood forest, in the heart of Roaring Camp. Dress warmly. Movie dates will be weather dependent. Must tune-into a radio station to listen. Mar. 6 - Disney Pixar's UP. Mar. 13 - Spiderman: Into The Spiderverse. Mar 20 - Disney Pixar's The Incredibles 2. Mar 27 - Paddington 2.
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Discovering Your Palate with Master Sommelier Bob Bath
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Join an insightful wine and food sensory seminar with Master Sommelier Bob Bath! Tolosa Winery's Crush Pad will be turned into a classroom to explore three flights of wine that tell the story of Tolosa, the vintage, and Winemaker Frederic Delivert’s style. Because it’s best to learn by doing, each flight will include a paired appetizer by Chef Brett Stephens of High on the Hog. Two sessions on March 7; 11am-1pm or 3-5 pm.
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2021 San Luis Obispo Film Festival
SAN LUIS OBISPO - San Luis Obispo Film Festival is back offering primarily virtual events from March 9-14. Fun for all ages, enjoy 111 presentations, including 30 feature films, 63 short films, and 18 music videos all from the comfort of your own home. The festival will also highlight local filmmakers through the Central Coast Showcase. Passes are now on sale for $60-$300.
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Surf Nite At Sunset Drive-In
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Surf Nite in SLO. Come see a double-feature on the Super Big Screen at the landmark Sunset Drive-In! Brent Storm’s award-winning WHITE RHINO is a parallel story from the surfers and photographers who witnessed three historic swells that hit the shorelines of the South Pacific in 2011-2012. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.; Movie starts at 7:30 p.m.
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Commemoration Event: St. Francis Dam Disaster
HERITAGE VALLEY - Rancho Camulos Museum hosts a virtual presentation commemorating the March 12, 1928 St. Francis Dam Disaster with special guest panelists, Jon Wilkman, author of Floodpath (Amazon 2016 Book of the Year) and Ann Stansell, historical researcher and archeologist. Explore the story of the largest man-made disaster in California history: Its birth, its death, and its lasting impact on the Santa Clara River Valley. Click for Zoom link. Meeting ID: 815 1350 7400 Passcode: 835760
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Rose Release Brunch
SAN LUIS OBISPO - It's a Wine Release Brunch of Tolosa Winery's 1772 Rosé 2020, and there's no better way than with Sunday Funday. Join in the Sculpture Garden as we fête this vintage donned in our brightest pinks. Chef Brett Stephens of High on the Hog had dreamed up an indulgent tasting menu perfectly paired with the springtime sun and beats by DJ Mano Gil!
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Vintage Paso: Zinfandel Weekend
PASO ROBLES - Vintage Paso: Zinfandel Weekend is a themed weekend featuring individual experiences at Paso Robles wineries. 100+ wineries celebrate with 3 days of experiences. Create your own Zinful itinerary to smell, sip, and savor the heritage of Paso Robles. Wineries will conduct business with groups of no more than six people per party, socially distanced, with all precautions in place for a safe environment.
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March Supper Club
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Held on the Spring Equinox, March's Supper Club at Tolosa Winery is inspired by the promise of new beginnings and new growth that the season of Spring brings. Thoughtfully paired 4-course farm-to-table inspired menu by Chef Kean McCabe of Earth and Oven is the perfect introduction Tolosa Winery's Spring 2021 releases.
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Artist-in-Residence Event
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA - Art Reception, Live Painting & Mural Unveiling at Hofsas House. Local folk artist Marie-Clare Treseder Gorham’s distinctive aesthetic incorporates medieval themes and iconography. She recently created the Carmel Shell mural in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Gorham is the artist-in-residence at Hofsas House, a uniquely decorated, boutique inn, where she creates custom art. The art-themed reception includes Gorham showcasing her first project of creating room décor for Room 36, plus wine and custom culinary creations by Chef Ben Spungin of Alta Bakery.
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Old Town Camarillo Beer March
CAMARILLO - The 6th Annual Camarillo Old Town Beer March will be in person and virtual! Visit participating restaurants, breweries and merchants. Enjoy from the comfort of home with real-time virtual interaction and drinks that you can pick up before the event.
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Drive Monterey
MONTEREY - The extremely popular Road Rally Series, Drive Monterey, has returned for 2021! Set off on beautiful routes with fun stops along the way. This is a monthly event and most Drive Monterey rallies include lunch, wine tasting, and other interesting stops. The first Drive event is on April 3 and will include a lap around the famed Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca!
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Poppy Jasper International Film Festival
GILROY - The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival is going virtual this year, with feature films, short films, panel discussions, and musical performances from Wednesday, April 7 through Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Reserve your tickets today to enjoy all the festivities and support the arts!
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Barrel Bash: Hoops & Staves 2021
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Join Winemaker Frederic Delivert, Vintners Robin and Michelle Baggett, and your favorite Tolosa hosts for the highly anticipated first tastes of the 2020 Single Vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines straight from the barrels! Celebrate with a 3-course lunch and live music on the Tolosa Crush Pad as we ring in a new vintage.
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Brew At The Zoo At Home Fest
ATASCADERO - Charles Paddock Zoo’s annual event is virtual! Participants will receive a 14-pack of artisan beverages delivered to their front door from a variety of artisan brewers from Atascadero, San Luis Obispo County, and across California. The virtual festival will include behind-the-scene animal tours with experienced Zookeepers. Enjoy learning about each of the beverages in your pack from the Brew Masters along with grooving to fun tunes from local bands like Bear Market Riot!
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Barrel Bash: Hoops & Staves 2021
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Join Winemaker Frederic Delivert, Vintners Robin and Michelle Baggett, and your favorite Tolosa hosts for the highly anticipated first tastes of the 2020 Single Vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines straight from the barrels! Celebrate with a 3-course lunch and live music on the Tolosa Crush Pad as we ring in a new vintage.
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Bike MS
VENTURA - A powerful fundraiser, each year nearly 75,000 cyclists around the country ride to raise money to combat multiple sclerosis. This single day portion of the Los Angeles Coastal Challenge begins and ends at San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura, and takes riders through some of Southern California’s most beautiful countryside.
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Paso Robles Wine Festival
PASO ROBLES - The 38th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival is a themed weekend that will not feature a single marquee event, but rather individual experiences at local wineries. 150+ wineries celebrate with 4 days of experiences. Wineries will be conducting business with groups of no more than six people per party, socially distanced, with all precautions in place for a safe environment.
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Gilroy Gardens Opening Day
GILROY - Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park had to wait a whole year to properly celebrate its 20th season, but this is one big birthday party you won’t want to miss! There will be health and safety protocols in place to ensure that children and their families can stay healthy while enjoying the beautiful gardens and over 40 rides and attractions.
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Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half Marathon (Touchless and Virtual)
VENTURA - In different times, creative adjustments. Runners can run a marathon -- from the town of Ojai (downhill) to the beaches of Ventura -- a half marathon, or a 5K (along Ventura’s beachfront). How? Using the organizers’ app (it provides course maps, your pace and more), or your own GPS device, you run the course any time during the open window of days they provide.
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An Evening at Ember
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Annual Winemaker Dinner at Ember returns to deliver an adventure of elegant Tolosa wines and exquisite coastal California cuisine! Savor a multi-course dinner alongside Winemaker Frederic Delivert and Executive Chef Brian Collins.
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Fiesta in a Bottle
AVILA BEACH - Come kick off summer in Avila Beach at Fiesta In A Bottle - 9th Annual Tequila Festival at the Avila Beach Golf Resort. This takes place on Memorial Weekend (Saturday, May 23rd) and will feature live music by Ozomatli and La Marcha! Doors open at 12pm. Tequila Tastings 12-3pm; La Marcha 1-2:30pm; Ozomatlj: 3:15-5pm. Events ends at 5pm. 21+ to enter.
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27th Annual Avila Beach Blues Festival
AVILA BEACH - A landmark Central Coast event highlighting top name entertainment. This is the party that kicks off the outdoor concert season! With VIP, Beach Club Balcony, reserved theater-style and table seating and General Admission Lawn tickets available for sale. Gates open at noon and the show will start at 2PM and continue until sunset! Approximate show times are: Christone "Kingfish" Ingram 2pm-3pm; WAR 3:30-4:45pm; George Thorogood & The Destroyers 5:15-6:45pm.
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Seven Sisters Quilt Show
SAN LUIS OBISPO - The Seven Sisters Quilt Show features a display of hundreds of quilts and garments showcased by members of six Central Coast quilt guilds. The show provides educational judging for the participants and sponsored monetary awards. Attendees can vote for their favorite quilt, challenge quilt and garment.
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