Roaring Camp Railroads: Rain Forest Weekends

JAN 4-MAR 30 SANTA CRUZ:  Learn about California's own Coastal Redwood Forest, aboard a 100-year-old steam train. Along the journey, you will get to hear fascinating information about the coastal […]

Santa Barbara International Film Festival

FEB 4 - FEB 15 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 […]

Cambria Film Festival

FEB 5-9 CAMBRIA:  Festival events this year include: Emerging Filmmaker Night; Awards Night; Student Film Competition Block; Late Nite Cinema, and more!

Ladyface Film Festival

FEB 6 - FEB 8 AGOURA HILLS:  Ladyface Film Festival is a beacon for documentary filmmakers and seasoned storytellers alike, spotlighting bold narratives and unique perspectives from around the globe. […]

The Book of Mormon

FEB 6 - FEB 9 THOUSAND OAKS:  Prepare for a hilarious, boundary-pushing night at the theater! From the creators of South Park, The Book of Mormon has earned nine Tony […]

Capitola Sip & Stroll

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 […]

Medal Of Honor Forum at Reagan Library

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 […]

“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).   […]

Winter Warmer

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 […]

Fremont Theater Presents: Hotel California

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

UCSC Arboretum: Hummingbird Month

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, […]

Watsonville Film Festival

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 […]

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 […]

Make Freshwater Pearl Sliver Chain Bracelet

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 […]

Steamer Lane: USA Surfing Prime Competition

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 […]

Santa Cruz MAH: Women’s History Celebration

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 […]

Alfred Hitchcock Festival

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, […]

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 […]

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.