California. All year long.

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.

2/4: A Night at the Mission Chamber Concert

Enjoy an evening of traditional and contemporary chamber music performed by several of Cal Poly’s music ensembles.

2/4: SLO Symphony: Suite Serenades

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: 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.

2/11: 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.

2/12: Alex De Grassi

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

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: 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.

2/15: 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.

3/1: Red Star Army Chorus & Dance Ensemble

The consummate glory, tradition, and national pride of Russia are on dazzling display in this colorful spectacle that features dozens of authentic performers on stage in a celebratory 20th Anniversary tour.

3/2: Phyllis’ Musical Revue-Encore!

Join us for this fabulous fashion event benefiting the Women’s Shelter Program of SLO County

3/2: Cal Poly Wind Band Masterworks-Vol. 1: The American Dream

The Cal Poly Band presents the first concert in an annual series of wind band masterworks by paying tribute to American masters.

3/3: Cal Poly Just Jazz Concert

This concert features everything from traditional jazz standards to cutting-edge repertoire of world music, hip-hop, and more.

3/4: Vocal Arts Ensemble-American Music Old & New

A musical review of current and traditional music “made in the U.S.A.” or popularized here in America. Enjoy a variety of hit songs given a lush choral treatment, plus patriotic favorites and moving ballads that capture the spirit of our great land.

3/6: The Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao

Performed by Elvis Nolasco, this stage presentation brings the delicately brutal words of best-selling author Junot Diaz to the stage with the story of how ~ despite endless taunting ~ the fantasy-world-obsessed Oscar remains true to himself.

3/7: SLO International Film Festival

The SLO International Film Festival features cutting edge documentaries to hilarious new comedy shorts to tried-and-true movie classics. The 2012 Festival runs March 7-11.

3/8: The Second City

Many great comedians are alumni of this famed sketch and improvisation troupe. Come see the current tour of tomorrow’s funniest phenoms!

3/9: George Kahumoku, Jr.: Masters of Hawaiian Music

Multiple Grammy-winning Hawaiian music master George Kahumoku, Jr. brings the magic of the islands alive. He is joined by fellow award-winning musicians Dennis Kamakahi, “Uncle” Richard Ho’opi’i, and Bobby Ingano in a celebration of culture and song.

3/10: SLO Xtreme Beer Festival

Join us as we celebrate brewers who push the boundaries of brewing and raise a fist at the norm. Palates will be inspired. Minds will be blown. There will be special beer and food pairings & educational beer seminars.

3/16: Art-Eco in the Garden

Inspiring art and glorious views abound at this unique art exhibit featuring artwork made of reclaimed and natural materials by local artists. March 16-May 24

3/24: Health & Fitness Expo & 5K

The Central Coast’s largest Health & Fitness Expo features free sports demos, seminars, classes, performances, and over 100 health & fitness professionals. Admission is free.

3/30: UBU’s Other Shoe: Dollhouse

4/13: Dinner with Friends

Full of humor, warmth, insight and wisdom, Dinner with Friends is a funny yet bittersweet examination of the married lives of two couples who have been extremely close for years, and the impact felt by both couples when one relationship goes sour. The production runs April 13 through May 6, 2012.

4/21: SLO Blues Society Show Featuring Curtis Salgado

4/22: San Luis Obispo Marathon+Half

The 2012 SLO Marathon, Half marathon & 5K race benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

5/25: The House of Blue Fields

The Pope’s 1965 visit to New York City brings the hope of answered prayers and a few unexpected guests to an apartment in Sunnyside, Queens, where Artie Shaughnessy, a zookeeper, pines for a new life as a popular songwriter. Runs May 25-June 17.

6/2: Remnants of the Past Vintage Show

Remnants brings hundreds of unique and creative vendors together all under one roof!

6/21: SLO Vintners Roll Out the Barrels Weekend

Join us for 4 days of special tastings, barrel samples, wine and food pairings, and entertainment.

9/27: Savor the Central Coast

 Savor the Central Coast is back for a 3rd consecutive year on the Central Coast September 27-30, 2012.

11/3: SLO GranFondo

Join us November 3, 2012, for the ultimate biking experience.