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 insights on leadership, effective communication, patriotism, and integrity. Through their personal narratives, attendees will gain a profound understanding of principles that define exemplary leadership both […]
LOS OLIVOS: Indulge in a beautifully crafted three-course prix fixe dinner featuring seasonal flavors and thoughtfully paired wine selections in a warm, romantic setting. Whether it’s an intimate evening for two or a special celebration, The Tavern provides the perfect backdrop to make your Valentine’s Day truly memorable. $135 per person. Pricing includes gratuity and […]
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 has to offer.
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 performances and faithful renditions of the iconic band’s greatest hits. With over two decades of touring experience, the group recreates the timeless sound of the […]
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 Restaurant Week is set for Monday, February 17, through Sunday, February 23, 2025. Lompoc Valley Restaurant Week allows dining patrons an opportunity to enjoy a […]
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 Hunt and participate in Easter activities in town.
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, including the silent movie filming era. Did you know between 1909 and 1928, more than 250 silent movies were filmed off the Channel Islands? Daring […]
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 Jewish immigrant, a Harlem pianist, and an upper-class wife in a tribute to the American Dream.
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 of the settings for her novel Ramona. Reenactors will engage and delight you as they portray this event which forever changed the peaceful life at Rancho […]
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 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Plantel Nurseries grows vegetable seedlings in large greenhouses that are then sent to farms where they are planted […]
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 a scenic run that starts in the Ojai Valley and finishes in Downtown Ventura. The cool weather and downhill nature of this race is perfect […]
MAR 1-20 SANTA CRUZ: Come celebrate the beginning of hummingbird migration season with a visit to the Arboretum! This time of year, the Arboretum hosts both Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds, the two most common species in Northern California. “The density of hummingbirds—the number per area in the Arboretum—is ridiculously high,” says Bruce Lyon, professor of […]
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 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fun fact: Santa Paula is home to three museums, all of which offer free admission on the first Sunday of every […]
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 Shakespeare, The Man Who Pays the Rent – a fun, revealing book, full of behind-the scenes personal anecdotes and goings-on from her long stage career. […]
SANTA CRUZ: Get hooked on Santa Cruz County. Get hooked on zinfandel wine. Get hooked on a Mystery Series centered around both! At the Mortal Zin Mystery Series launch event, you will meet the author and a longtime resident of Santa Cruz County, Diane Schaffer. The Mortal Zin Mystery Series is rooted in her summer […]
MAR 6-8 WATSONVILLE: The Watsonville Film Festival promotes Latin and indigenous cultural traditions with free events for the community throughout the year. The 13th annual festival officially begins with cinema for the people by the people on March 6th.
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 grab some beads as we celebrate New Orleans and the greatest time of year with songs by Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, Earl King, Marsalis, and […]
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 floors. Enjoy the colorful forms of American Classic Jazz including Traditional, Ragtime, Swing, Gypsy, and Blues.
SANTA CRUZ: Make a fresh water pearl bracelet with sterling silver chain and a silver clasp. Santa Cruz jeweler, Lisa Dogget demonstrates and guides participant through the whole process. You will learn basic wire wrapping technique to connect the pearls to the chain. Lisa provides the all the tools and needed supplies i.e. silver chain, […]
SANTA CRUZ: Get ready to hike around an ancient seafloor! On this 1.5 mile hike through the Sandhills, which will last approximately 2 hours, participants can meander through sandy soils on the mountain top, about 800 feet above present day sea level. Explore this beautiful landscape and learn about the rare and unique things that […]
MAR 8-9 SANTA CRUZ: The Toyota USA Surfing Prime Series is the highest level of junior surfing in the nation, featuring the best under 18 surfers who have proven themselves in local and regional competitions. Head out to Lighthouse Point to watch them surfing in iconic Steamer Lane.
SANTA CRUZ: Celebrate Women’s History month by attending this free event paying tribute to the stories of remarkable women who have left an indelible mark on Santa Cruz County. There will be guest speakers, hands-on activities, Performances, and much more! By the end of the event, you will learn ways you can act right now […]
MAR 14-16 SCOTTS VALLEY: The Hitchcock Festival offers a rich tapestry of activities, blending screenings of classics with insightful analyses and discussions. These sessions, led by film scholars and experts, provide a deeper understanding of Hitchcock’s work. The festival also features keynote talks, panel discussions, and a special fashion show inspired by the iconic styles […]
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 comes with linen and china service, fresh floral centerpieces on your table, and a professional wait staff. By yourself or with a group of friends, […]
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.
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 school bands. Feeling Irish? Participate in the parade. See official website for details.
MAR 15-16 MONTEREY: Two days of stories, celebration and send-off festivities. Eighty-five years ago, the Western Flyer set sail for the Gulf of California with what the Monterey Peninsula Herald described as “perhaps the strangest crew ever signed aboard a local workboat”. Among them were renowned author John Steinbeck and marine biologist Ed Ricketts, embarking on the journey […]
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 Mortimer (top French magician), Ronn Lucas (a major world headliner), David Zirbel and Company (world’s tallest illusionist), Dan Cole and Stacy (new concept prestidigitator), and […]
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 music from local bands and musicians. VIP food and beer tasting packages are available at registration so be sure to bring an appetite for delightful […]
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 inspired by forests & florals of California. All participants will take home a custom-made fragrance and guide on the procurement process.
SANTA CRUZ: During this program, you will be introduced to a craft used by indigenous peoples around the world: coiled basketry. CA basketry is some of the most ornate in the world, and this opportunity will pique your interest in learning more about, and supporting traditional arts. This 2-hour workshop will teach you how to […]
MAR 22-23 SANTA CRUZ: The National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) is one of the few national youth sports organizations that require its participants to maintain academic standards in order to compete. Head over to the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse on West Cliff Drive, and look out at the competing youth surfers in the iconic Steamer […]
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 will be a great selection of food trucks, a variety of merchant vendors, and lawn games - including Mega-Sized Beer Pong! Admission includes a souvenir […]
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 the rich history behind each vintage. Gourmet cuisine crafted by Fire 4 Hire. An intimate evening in the elegant Indoor Heritage Room. SPACE IS LIMITED.
SANTA CRUZ: Go outside and learn to paint gouache and watercolor landscapes while surrounded by nature as inspiration. This open-air art workshop will teach the techniques necessary to capture environmental perspectives through the creative use of negative space, layering, various stroke techniques, and more.
VENTURA: Celebrate the vibrant traditions of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, at the Museum of Ventura County! Immerse yourself in Persian culture with a stunning Haft-Seen display, Persian dancing by the Sahala Dancers, calligraphy demonstrations, and hands-on crafts for all ages. Savor authentic Persian cuisine available for purchase from Safir Catering. Perfect for families, history […]
