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VENTURA – The Museum of Ventura County is excited to present a new exhibition, “Winter,” featuring figures from the popular George Stuart Historical Figures® Collection. The exhibit includes miniature depictions […]

MONTEREY – Old Fisherman’s Wharf is pleased to announce a special milestone: its 180th anniversary. Old Fisherman’s Wharf will celebrate with a variety of special promotions and events throughout 2025. […]

SAN LUIS OBISPO – Maryna Krut is a Ukrainian singer and virtuoso of the bandura, a stringed instrument unique to Ukraine that looks and sounds like a hybrid of lute […]

SANTA PAULA – Come to the Santa Paula Art Museum on Saturday, January 18, for the premiere of “A Brush with Nature: Three Artists’ Perspectives,” an exhibition featuring Santa Clarita-based […]

MONTEREY/SEASIDE – Get ready to live a night full of Afro-Peruvian music in Warango, an event that will transport you to the roots of Perú Negro!

BIG SUR – Join in celebrating the unique bounty of Big Sur with top chefs, local restaurants, and the finest wineries and breweries. This is a fantastic opportunity for culinary […]

MONTEREY – Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter and unpredictable fun at the Monterey History & Art at Stanton Center. Controlled Chaos Improv puts their own twist on […]

SANTA PAULA – Admission to the Santa Paula Art Museum is free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month. Enjoy the Museum’s current exhibitions for free from 12:00 […]

SANTA BARBARA – Experience Santa Barbara’s red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where Oscar contenders and the industry’s best gather for 11 days of film screenings, celebrity […]

SANTA CRUZ – Sip local wines while enjoying the fabulous boutique shops of Capitola Village. There will be approximately 20 shops throughout the Village that will be hosting various wineries […]

SIMI VALLEY – Experience an enlightening leadership forum where extraordinary leadership qualities exemplified by Medal of Honor recipients are celebrated. These revered individuals transcend their military valor to impart invaluable […]

FELTON – Come warm up inside the beautiful Bret Harte Opera Hall for a day of great music, local comfort food and some of the best craft beer the area […]

SAN LUIS OBISPO – Come out to the Fremont Theater to see Hotel California performing live February 15th! Hotel California is a premier Eagles tribute band, known for their spot-on […]

FELTON – The Easter Bunny makes a stop at Roaring Camp Railroad. Hop aboard the Redwood Forest Steam Train to Bear Mountain for an Easter Egg Hunt and participate in […]

VENTURA – The Ventura Marathon returns in 2025. Looking to qualify for the Boston Marathon? This fast track race is perfect with a mostly downhill course. This popular marathon is […]

SANTA PAULA – Admission to the Santa Paula Art Museum is free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month. Enjoy the Museum’s current exhibitions for free from 12:00 […]

MONTEREY – The Jazz Bash By the Bay Monterey takes place in the Conference Center and Portola Hotel & Spa with 8 venues and 6 dance floors. Enjoy the colorful […]

MONTEREY/SEASIDE – “Paradise Blue” a production by the UCSC African American Theater Troupe sponsored by Monterey Peninsula Foundation. Event held at Oldemeyer Center in Seaside. FREE.

SANTA BARBARA – Terry Hill and Lobero LIVE present It’s Magic (2 shows) on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM & 6:30 PM. This new live show features Xavier […]

CAMARILLO – March through Old Town Camarillo to get a taste of local brews and craft cocktails at the 10th Annual Beer March. The Blvd will be graced with live […]

SAN LUIS OBISPO – Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades. He’s collaborated with some of the […]

SANTA PAULA – Admission to the Santa Paula Art Museum is free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month. Enjoy the Museum’s current exhibitions for free from 12:00 […]

SALINAS – A four-day “Celebration of Cycling,” Sea Otter Classic is regarded as the largest and most comprehensive gathering of cycling enthusiasts in the world. Part recreational biking, part competitive event, part […]

FELTON – Adults and kids alike will enjoy viewing California Central Coast on 30’s large scale model railroad display. Watch model trains chugging through the Redwoods, around railroad bends and […]

OXNARD – Get ready for a fun filled day by the sea at the 26th Annual Celebration of the Whales. Held at Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, this beloved tradition […]

SANTA BARBARA – Explore two days dedicated to stepping into climate leadership. Join in on conversations with climate leaders, get into the groove with musical performances and art contests, build […]

BIG SUR – The Big Sur Marathon is 26.2 miles of the most beautiful coastline in the world – and, for runners, the most challenging. The athletes who participate in […]

FELTON – Drawing on Far West Fungi’s 40 years of experience in the mushroom community, come hear from the best and brightest who have shaped the industry to host a […]

PACIFIC GROVE – Good Old Days Street Festival is Pacific Grove’s premier community event and is returning to downtown Pacific Grove the first weekend of May! Each year this FREE […]

SANTA PAULA – Admission to the Santa Paula Art Museum is free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month. Enjoy the Museum’s current exhibitions for free from 12:00 […]

FELTON – Treat MOM to something memorable on her special day with a beautiful Mother’s Day train ride through the towering Redwoods. Hallcrest Vineyards will be pouring their local wines […]

SANTA BARBARA – You’re invited to special evening with James Taylor & His All-Star Band as they take the stage at the iconic Santa Barbara Bowl for two nights! As […]

CARMEL – This will be the 32nd anniversary of the Carmel Art Festival, held in Carmel-by-the-Sea since 1993. 60 plein air artists, a veritable list of all-star winners of the […]

FELTON – This Memorial Weekend, take the Redwood Forest Steam Train up to Bear Mountain and return. Enjoy family-friendly activities in the town of Roaring Camp.

SANTA BARBARA – Madonnari, or street painters, transform the Mission plaza using pastels on pavement to create 150 vibrant and colorful, large-scale images. The Santa Barbara I Madonnari Street Painting […]

FELTON – The annual Redwood Mountain Faire brings together a wide range of music styles on two stages. The Faire benefits nonprofit and service organizations and is organized by the […]

SANTA PAULA – Admission to the Santa Paula Art Museum is free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month. Enjoy the Museum’s current exhibitions for free from 12:00 […]

CARMEL – The Carmel Bach Festival invites you to experience the joy of classical music. Enjoy exciting orchestra and chorale concerts, chamber music recitals, free pre-concert talks, open masterclasses, and […]

FELTON – Salute DAD on Father’s Day by treating him to a ride on the Redwood Forest Steam Train or the Santa Cruz Beach Train and lunch. In addition, enjoy […]

SALINAS – The California Rodeo Salinas is one of the top 10 professional rodeos in the US out of over 600 and the largest rodeo in California. With over 110 […]