A lot is going on this weekend across our Central Coast communities. Here's a look at some of the events taking place from Friday, February 9 through Sunday, February 11!
Multi-Day Events and Festivals
Cambria Film Festival
Cambria Center for the Arts, February 8-11
It's all about romance this year at the Cambria Film Festival! From Thursday, February 8th through Sunday, February 11th, 60 independent films will show off the best in shorts, features, and documentaries centered around the themes of love. All four days, shows begin at the Cambria Center for the Arts at 10 a.m. and continue with show times through 9 p.m.
Full details can be found here!
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
February 7-17
The 39th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival is here! From February 7th through 17th, the Arlington Theatre on State Street in Santa Barbara will host a lineup of star-studded films, panels, and award ceremonies. If you haven't scored a ticket yet, there are free filmmaker seminars and free daily film screenings throughout the festival.
Full details can be found here!
Garagiste Festival-Southern Exposure
February 9-10, Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall
The Central Coast is known for our amazing wineries and tasting rooms but this weekend it is time to sample some of the rarest wines in our region at the Garagiste Festival - Southern Exposure. Friday and Saturday at the Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall, 37 small batch and reserve wineries will offer tastings, alongside vendors and musical guests.
Full details can be found here!
Indies and Eats
Palm Theatre. January 10 through February 25, Showings at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 4:15 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Enjoy the perfect pairing of dinner and a movie Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays until February 25th! The historic Palm Theatre is partnering up with Ox and Anchor to offer dinner before their food-themed films every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday through February.
Full details can be found here!
Saturday, February 10
Lunar New Year - Palm Street Block Party
11 a.m. to 6:45 p.m., 800 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Celebrate the Lunar New Year this Saturday at the Palm Street Block Party! From 11 a.m. to 6:45 p.m., the 800 block of Palm Street will transform into an all-out party with activity booths, performances, ceremonies and more in the heart of San Luis Obispo's Chinatown Historic District. For even more fun, be there at 2:30 p.m. for a celebration of the iconic Ah Louis Store turning 150 years old!
Full details can be found here!
Year of the Dragon Festival
4 p.m. to 8 p.m., El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
Saturday is the Lunar New Year and the start of the Year of the Dragon! Head to El Presidio Park in Santa Barbara from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the Year of the Dragon Festival! Enjoy free activity booths, food, live cultural performances and shop local AAPI artisans and small businesses at the outdoor Dragon Market.
Full details can be found here!
2-1-1 Community Day Celebration
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Minami Community Center, Santa Maria
A single call to 2-1-1 in Santa Barbara County can connect you to resources county-wide, but it doesn't even take a call on Saturday. Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., it is time for the 2-1-1 Community Day Celebration at the Minami Community Center in Santa Maria. More than 50 community organizations will come together for a day of health and human resources, raffle prizes, food kids activities, haircuts and more!
Full details can be found here!
Forecast
Sunny skies and warming temperatures will headline our weekend forecast! Get out there and enjoy it, especially after all the hectic weather the last few weeks brought!
