2/3:UBU’s Other Shoe: Opus

 A world-class string quartet takes a chance on a gifted but relatively inexperienced young woman. With only a few days to rehearse a grueling Beethoven masterpiece, the four struggle to prepare their highest-profile performance ever—a televised ceremony at the White House.

2/3:SLO Culinary Carnival

A fundraiser for the Prado Day Center, this event features gourmet food prepared by regional celebrity chefs and restaurants, paired with local wine and beer.

2/9:Celtic Nights: Journey of Hope

This performance expertly weaves together thundering dance with the lilting, plaintive sounds of rich Celtic heritage to tell a stirring tale through a perfect mix of traditional and contemporary Irish songs.

2/10:Festival Mozaic: WinterMezzo Heartthrobs

Friday begins with a Notable Encounter Insight, where the performers explore topics pertaining to the works performed, Saturday features a dinner where the artists take you inside the featured works, and Sunday’s WinterMezzo concert features the full works.

2/11:Festival Mozaic: WinterMezzo Heartthrobs

Friday begins with a Notable Encounter Insight, where the performers explore topics pertaining to the works performed, Saturday features a dinner where the artists take you inside the featured works, and Sunday’s WinterMezzo concert features the full works.

2/11:The Met Live in HD: Wagner’s Gotterdammerung

Deborah Voigt stars as Brünnhilde and Gary Lehman is Siegfried—the star-crossed lovers doomed by fate. James Levine conducts.

2/12:Festival Mozaic: WinterMezzo Heartthrobs

Friday begins with a Notable Encounter Insight, where the performers explore topics pertaining to the works performed, Saturday features a dinner where the artists take you inside the featured works, and Sunday’s WinterMezzo concert features the full works.

2/12:Laurence Juber Concert at SLO Botanical Garden

Fusing folk, jazz, and pop styles, two-time Grammy-winner Laurence Juber creates a multifaceted performance that belies the use of only one acoustic guitar.

2/12:Alex De Grassi

Alex de Grassi’s solo acoustic steel-string guitar pieces resemble orchestral overtures more than mere songs.

2/15:Frank Abagnale: Catch Me If You Can

Catch Me If You Can’s Frank Abagnale will recount his remarkable history as a teen-aged con man who successfully forged $2,500,000-worth of checks and impersonated an airline pilot, an emergency room doctor, and an attorney before being caught by the FBI.

2/17:The Vagina Monologues

This award-winning play was written by author and activist Eve Ensler after conducting countless interviews with women about their experiences and feelings regarding sexuality.

2/18:Young Frankenstein

Don’t miss this spectacular award-winning musical and a sensational cast delivering all your favorite moments from the Mel Brooks movie.

2/19:Lorna Luft: Songs My Mother Taught Me

A star-turn tribute to the legendary Judy Garland, “Songs My Mother Taught Me” is a joyous celebration of Judy’s best work, lovingly performed by her daughter.

2/25:MET Live in HD: Verdi’s Ernani

Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi’s thrilling early gem. Salvatore Licitra is her mismatched lover, and all-star Verdians Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the cast.

2/26:Los Lonely Boys

One of America’s premier rock bands expands and enhances its trademark “Texican” rock sound in this acoustic concert filled with tight vocal harmonies, potent songs with unshakeable pop appeal, and masterful guitar work. Their latest album Rockpango is said to be their most satisfying recording yet.

2/29:SLO Comedy Festival

Be prepared to tantalize your comedic taste buds with five whole days of skillfully honed humor. Performances will feature 40 comedians from all over the world.