43RD ANNUAL CLAM CHOWDER COOK-OFF

Attention chowder lovers! Taste the best at the 43rd Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off! Sample chowder from Amateur Chefs on Saturday, followed by Professional Chefs on Sunday. Both days feature Boston and Manhattan Clam Chowder, and you can help pick a winner each day. Rain or Shine! Tasting kit proceeds benefit Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation.

LIGHTWIRE THEATER DINO-LIGHT

Join Lightwire Theater, semi-finalists on NBC's America's Got Talent and winners of Tru TV's Fake Off, for their electrifying production, Dino-Light. Recipient of the prestigious Jim Henson Foundation Grant, this glow-in-the-dark adventure weaves a heartwarming story with a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology, and dance, captivating audiences worldwide.

SURFER’S PATH 10K AND 5K

Welcome to the Surfer’s Path 10k & 5k. This event covers a portion of the epic Surfer’s Path Half Marathon course. The distance is reduced but the scenery remains breathtaking! Participants are treated to beach front and bluff views of the Monterey Bay along the majestic Santa Cruz County coastline. You travel the Surfer’s Path, […]

Surfers Path 10k and 5k

Welcome to the Surfer’s Path 10k & 5k. This event covers a portion of the epic Surfer’s Path Half Marathon course. The distance is reduced but the scenery remains breathtaking! Participants are treated to beach front and bluff views of the Monterey Bay along the majestic Santa Cruz County coastline. You travel the Surfer’s Path, […]

Reggae Party at Flower City Ballroom

Soul Fyah and DJ Lee will be at Flower City Ballroom on March 2, 2024 from 7-11 PM for a reggae party! This is an all-ages show; tickets are $12 when bought in advance online and $15 at the door. Flower City Ballroom 110 W Ocean Lompoc, CA 93436 United States Phone 805-757-7055

Ventura Harbor Village Live Steel Druming

Enjoy the sounds of seaside live music from noon to 3 PM on the Seaside Stage in beautiful Ventura Harbor Village. Listen from the scenic seaside promenade or while dining on a nearby waterfront restaurant patio. SEA you there!

STOMP

STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps […]

Celestial Science: A Series by STARBASE

Celestial Science: A Series by STARBASE is held at the Lompoc Library Tuesday March 5 2024 from 3:30 - 5 PM. Youth ages 10-14 are invited to participate in hands-on STEM programming taught by Vandenberg STARBASE. These sessions will focus on the wonders of space and the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th! Lompoc Library […]

Lompoc Art Walk

Lompoc will transform into a celebration and showcase of local artists on Thursday March 7, 2024 from 5 - 8 PM in downtown Lompoc. The Lompoc Art Walk will be an engaging experience for everyone to enjoy! The event will feature live music, art, exciting exhibitions, performances, and a variety of unique vendors.

The Queen’s Cartoonists

The Queen’s Cartoonists bring cartoons to life with perfectly synchronized music from over 100 years of animation. Experience virtuosic musicianship, multi-instrumental mayhem, and comedy as they perform original soundtracks and fresh compositions alongside projections of classic and modern animated films. Delight in the fusion of jazz, classical music, and animation, featuring composers like Raymond Scott, […]

Elkhorn Slough: Free Tour of the Preserve

Docent-led tours of the Elkhorn Slough Reserve are every Saturday AND Sunday, at 10 am and 11 am. Tours are on a first-come, first-serve basis – visitors may sign up at the Visitor Center front desk, or call ahead the morning of using the phone number below. The Docent will craft a walk that meets […]

Santa Cruz Baroque Festival

Welcome to the 51st season of the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival, a celebration of the rich tapestry of Baroque music. This season will include enchanting performances led by our Artist-in-Residence, Jörg Reddin. Maistro Reddin is a distinguished Baroque organist, vocalist, and conductor who holds J. S. Bach’s old job in Arnstadt, Germany.