A lot is happening across the Central Coast as we near the end of the work week. Here are six fun things to do this weekend, Friday, February 28 to Sunday, March 2, plus a few extra!
At Her Table
February 28 through March 9, venues around San Luis Obispo County
Women's History Month kicks off with ten days of At Her Table events. From February 28 through March 9, more than 350 local businesses will join together for 25 events celebrating women in San Luis Obispo County through the art of culinary connection.
Full details can be found here!
SLO Comedy Festival
February 27 through March 2, venues across San Luis Obispo County
Get ready to laugh and enjoy non-stop comedy throughout the weekend at the SLO Comedy Festival. From February 27 through March 2, 40 comedians from all over the country will be showcasing their talent at venues in San Luis Obispo, Avila Beach and Paso Robles. Grab your tickets online in advance for a discount. You can also purchase your tickets at the door.
Full details can be found here!
Healthy Living for Brain and Body
Thursday, February 27, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Paso Robles Senior Center
Growing evidence suggests that you can keep your brain healthy by adopting key lifestyle habits. Learn how you can take care of your brain through diet, exercise, social engagement, and cognitive activities.
Full details can be found here!
Fairytale Weekend at the Santa Barbara Zoo
Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2, Santa Barbara Zoo, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Spend a royal day at the Santa Barbara Zoo on Saturday and Sunday during their Fairytale Weekend! From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., check out frog-inspired crafts, photo ops, bounce houses and more all aimed at bringing awareness to how zoos and aquariums are working to stave the world's threatened amphibians. Costumes are encouraged.
Full details can be found here!
Stick it to the Flames: LA Wildfire Fundraiser
Saturday, March 1, 1:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. Ice In Paradise, Goleta
Enjoy a full day of fun at the ice rink all in support of those impacted by the LA wildfires. Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., Ice in Paradise in Goleta will host ice skating, hockey games, local vendors, prizes and more with all proceeds going to The California Community Foundation.
Full details can be found here!
Mardi Gras 2025 Fundraising Event
Saturday, March 1, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pavilion on the Lake Atascadero
Help raise funds for the Atascadero AAUW at an evening of Mardi Gras fun Saturday night. From 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the Pavilion on the Lake will fill with live music, masks, beads, a silent auction and a full dinner all in support of the branch's endeavors to promote equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
Full details can be found here!
Concerts in the Plaza Lineup Reveal Party
Sunday, March 2, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Libertine Brewing Company, San Luis Obispo
Are you already getting excited for the summer? If so, head to Libertine Brewing on Sunday for the first-ever Concerts in the Plaza Lineup Reveal Party! From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy drink specials, food and live music and be among the first to know the lineup of bands that will take the stage this summer!
Full details can be found here!
Isla Vista Community Block Party
Sunday, March 2, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. St. Michael's University Church, Isla Vista
We Are Isla Vista is a week-long community volunteer project focused on a large block of Isla Vista and aimed at fostering a stronger sense of ownership among IV residents, students and non-students alike. It culminates with a community block party to celebrate the accomplishments of volunteers and showcase the work of local organizations. The event includes games, Maria's Tacos, music, and more.
Full details can be found here!
Cuesta Wind Ensemble & SLO Wind Orchestra present: Symphonic Spectacle
Sunday, March 2, 3 p.m. Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center (CPAC) at Cuesta College
The Cuesta Wind Ensemble & San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra present their spring joint concert: Symphonic Spectacle! in the CPAC Mainstage Theater. The lobby opens at 2 p.m. and the house opens at 2:30 p.m.
Full details can be found here!
Million Dollar Quartet at the SLO Rep
Showing from February 7 through March 9, San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre
TICKETS TO ALL REMAINING SHOWINGS ARE SOLD OUT! From now through March 9, check out the "Million Dollar Quartet" at the San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre. Catch the 7 p.m. show Wednesdays through Saturdays, or a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturdays and Sundays. This story follows four musical legends putting on one fabulous show just before Christmas in 1956. Catch the music of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley presented in downtown San Luis Obispo.
