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“Winter” George Stuart Historical Figures® Collection

NOV 21 – FEB 23 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 […]

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21 November 2024

Old Fisherman’s Wharf 180th Anniversary & Ode to Calamari Contest

JAN 1 – OCT 31 MONTEREY:  Old Fisherman’s Wharf is pleased to announce a special milestone: its 180th anniversary and will celebrate with a variety of special promotions and events […]

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01 January 2025

“The Living Ocean”

FEB 12 – APR 1 OXNARD: The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is hosting a special exhibition titled “The Living Ocean,” presented by the Pastel Society of the Gold Coast (PSGC).   […]

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12 February 2025

2025 Lompoc Restaurant Week

FEB 17 – FEB 23 LOMPOC:  This is a special week-long event; a seven-day celebration of culinary and libation creativity in conjunction with restaurant owners in Lompoc. The annual Lompoc […]

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17 February 2025

Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Hunt

FEB 19 – FEB 20 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 […]

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19 February 2025

Channel Islands Maritime Museum Speakers Series

OXNARD – The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is pleased to host its monthly speakers series featuring Betsy J. Green, an author and historian. Green is the author of eight books, […]

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20 February 2025

Ragtime the Musical

FEB 22 – MAR 23 SIMI VALLEY: Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi presents Ragtime The Musical based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow. The story follows the lives of a […]

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22 February 2025

Helen Hunt Jackson Returns

PIRU:  On February 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM, experience Helen Hunt Jackson’s January 23, 1882 visit to Rancho Camulos which inspired her to include this vestige of the Californio lifestyle as one […]

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22 February 2025

Farm Day Every Day Tour

SANTA MARIA:  Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) is holding its first Santa Barbara County “Farm Day Every Day” tour at Plantel Nurseries. The free tour is on Saturday, February […]

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22 February 2025

2025 Ventura Marathon

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 […]

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23 February 2025

Free Admission Day – Santa Paula Art Museum

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 […]

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02 March 2025

Shakespeare and ARIEL – A Light and Easy Book Club Podcast

PODCAST – Enjoy an enchanting session and explore the literary roots of ARIEL, named for the Bard’s ethereal sprite in The Tempest. We’ll delve into famed actress Dame Judi Dench’s […]

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03 March 2025

Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra: Uptown on Mardi Gras Day!

SAN LUIS OBISPO:  Join Grammy Award-winner Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra for an evening of non-stop fun. Time to throw up your hands, cut the king cake, and […]

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06 March 2025

Jazz Bash By The Bay Monterey

MAR 7 – MAR 9 MONTEREY:  The Jazz Bash By the Bay Monterey takes place in the Conference Center and Portola Hotel & Spa with 8 venues and 6 dance […]

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07 March 2025

Mermaid Month

MAR 8 & MAR 22 VENTURA – Dive into the magic of Mermaid Month at Ventura Harbor Village! Celebrate the ocean’s most enchanting legends with two fun-filled days of seaside […]

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08 March 2025

Teatime at the Reagan Library

SIMI VALLEY:  Teatime at the Reagan Library! This elegant tea includes freshly baked English scones, petite finger sandwiches, a selection of delectable tea cakes, and of course, tea. This event […]

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14 March 2025

Paradise Blue

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.

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15 March 2025

Ventura County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

VENTURA:  Mark your calendars for the Ventura County St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Since 1984, the Ventura County St. Patrick’s features some of the region’s finest costumes, dancers, horses, and high […]

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15 March 2025

It’s Magic

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 […]

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16 March 2025

Camarillo Old Town Association Beer March

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 […]

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16 March 2025

Adult Art Workshop: Natural Perfume-Making – Forests & Florals

SOLVANG:  Join the California Nature Art Museum & Artisan Perfumer Susan Farber for an adult art workshop on Sunday, March 16th 2024 from 1:00PM- 4:00PM, creating unique and nature-based scents […]

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16 March 2025

Mermaid Month

MAR 8 & MAR 22 VENTURA – Dive into the magic of Mermaid Month at Ventura Harbor Village! Celebrate the ocean’s most enchanting legends with two fun-filled days of seaside […]

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22 March 2025

Central Coast Craft Beer Fest

ATASCADERO: Enjoy samples from over 55 independently owned craft breweries, ciders, seltzers, kombucha, and wineries from all over California, which will be attending the Annual Central Coast Beer Fest! There […]

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22 March 2025

A Night in Old Italy- A Winemaker’s Dinner

MORGAN HILL: Immerse yourself in a Night of Old Italy! Your ticket includes: A delicious 5-course wine-paired dinner featuring finest selections. George Guglielmo will personally guide you through the evening, sharing […]

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22 March 2025

Grammy Award-winning Trumpeter Chris Botti

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 […]

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28 March 2025

Free Admission Day – Santa Paula Art Museum

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 […]

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06 April 2025

Poppy Jasper International Film Festival

APR 9 – 16 MORGAN HILL/SAN MARTIN/GILROY/HOLLISTER/SAN JUAN BAUTISTA:  Film Festival events include: Filmmaker Competitions; Young Filmmaker Program, 40 & Up Filmmaking Workshop, and more!

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09 April 2025

Sea Otter Classic

APR 10 – APR 13 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 […]

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10 April 2025

Model Trains with Roaring Camp Railroad

APR 12 – APR 13 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, […]

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12 April 2025

2025 Celebration of the Whales Festival

Channel Islands Harbor is thrilled to host the 26th Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival, set to take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025. […]

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13 April 2025

26th Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival

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 […]

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13 April 2025

Party for the Planet!

ATASCADERO:  “Party for the Planet” is an Earth Day celebration filled with conservation learning and fun throughout the Charles Paddock Zoo! This annual celebration is a fun way for children […]

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19 April 2025

Ventura Earth Day Celebration

VENTURA:  Celebrate sustainability and earth day, seaside in downtown Ventura. This annual earth day celebration is filled with cultural performances, live music, and games for all ages. Learn more about […]

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19 April 2025

San Luis Obispo International Film Festival

APR 24 – 29 SAN LUIS OBISPO:  A film festival like no other!

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24 April 2025

Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival

APR 26 – APR 27 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 […]

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26 April 2025

Big Sur International Marathon

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 […]

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27 April 2025

9th Annual Tamale Festival Weekend

MAY 2 – 3 ATASCADERO:  The event weekend kicks off on May 2, 2025, in Downtown Atascadero, with early tamale shopping and a taste of what’s in store at the main event […]

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02 May 2025

Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival

MAY 3 – MAY 4 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 […]

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03 May 2025

Pacific Grove’s Good Old Days Celebration

MAY 3 – MAY 4 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! […]

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03 May 2025

Free Admission Day – Santa Paula Art Museum

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 […]

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04 May 2025