The second annual SLO Jazz Festival steps it up a notch or three with headliner Joshua Redman gracing the Main Stage in downtown's Mission Plaza. This all day event features a high voltage, international lineup the Jazz world's finest, including Grammy award winning saxophonist Paul McCandless, plus Cuban virtuoso pianist, Alfredo Rodriguez and his trio. You'll bust a move […]
A casual listen to the Boz Scaggs discography makes one thing obvious: Boz Scaggs is both a musical seeker and a man of sizable talent as a singer, songwriter and guitarist. His explorations in blues, R&B, rock and jazz have produced lasting work and a career that has brought with it acclaim, a loyal following, […]
A landmark Central Coast event in it's 22nd year, the Avila Beach Blues Festival continues the tradition of being the biggest and longest running blues festival on the Central Coast, with top name entertainment against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. This is the party that kicks off the outdoor concert season! This year features the greatest line-up […]
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who love Diego's Umbrella and those who soon will. Celebrated as San Francisco's Ambassadors of Gypsy Rock, these world renowned entertainers have created an irresistible cocktail that is entirely their own. On a planet bombarded with every possible kind of entertainment, a Diego's Umbrella show […]
The San Luis Obispo Collection Presents the Fresh Picked Concert Series at Farmers' Market in Downtown SLO. Homegrown electronic powerhouse TROPO will perform live on the big stage across from Court Street during Downtown SLO's weekly street fair. Hula Hoops and glow sticks are optional but essential. This exciting trio will get you dancing and keep you there till […]
Get on down to Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market September 3rd for the finale of this summer’s Fresh Picked Concert Series, featuring San Luis Obispo indie-pop phenoms, FIALTA. This sparkly quartet cheerfully sprints through a set of remarkably crafted original songs and a takes a fresh youthful look at a host of classic covers. Fialta’s harmony, keyboard […]
Presented by the San Luis Obispo Collection, The Downtown Association's Holiday Parade is one of the biggest community wide events of the year. Featuring an entertaining blend of dozens of lighted floats, marching bands, community groups and more, it's a great evening downtown for the entire family.
On the first Friday of each month you can explore galleries, special exhibits, open studios and drop in receptions all in downtown SLO and all FREE from 6pm-9pm. Businesses feature local artists from jewelry on display in a restaurant to photography exhibits in coffee shops, you are bound to find creative finds when you’re out […]
On the first Friday of each month you can explore galleries, special exhibits, open studios and drop in receptions all in downtown SLO and all FREE from 6pm-9pm. Businesses feature local artists from jewelry on display in a restaurant to photography exhibits in coffee shops, you are bound to find creative finds when you’re out […]
Presented by the San Luis Obispo Collection, the annual SLO Film Fest Surf Nite is one of the biggest parties of the year, and in honor of St. Patrick's Day, the festival is hosting tribute to the emerald isle featuring the North American Premiere of Between Land and Sea, directed by Ross Whitaker, with Irish big wave […]
