Soul of CA

5th Annual Concerts for Charity
2019-02-22 18:00 - 2019-02-24 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Contact the website, CA, United States
Local attorney and philanthropist, Thomas Worthington and his wife, Karen have hosted international musicians in their home with the intent of benefiting local charities for five years. This is no exception. For three evenings they will give the community a chance to hear great music and support most worthy organizations. Call or see the website for details such as address. http://give.classy.org/attesti

Banff Film Festival
2019-02-21 19:00 - 2019-02-24 22:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
It’s a celebration of films that in turn celebrate the great outdoors. Banff is definitely a great place to focus one’s outdoor film festival. Almost as wonderful as Monterey County. The films shown will show the grandeur and fragility of our world’s physical marvels. Check the website for titles and times. http://recreation.ucsc.edu

Everything Turned to Color
2019-02-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Folktales Winery, 8940 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
This trio plays a lot of interesting and fun music. Primarily jazz, folk, and pop melodies and in a lively and interesting venue. Great way to begin an evening. http://folktaleswinery.com

Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
2019-02-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This is a lecture but with a delightful twist; there will also be tasting. Just in case you weren’t sure what dark chocolate is. Dr. Brian Ellinroy will be telling us why we should eat dark chocolate and what things to look (and taste) for when selecting this marvelous taste sensation. Do you really need convincing? http://monterey.org/library

Twilight Cycling
2019-02-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States
The Weathertech Laguna Seca track is 2.5 miles long, filled with curves and interesting challenges for auto racers. It’s also a challenge for bicyclists. Just imagine riding your bike through the legendary Corkscrew. In the evening as it gets a little cooler and the light becomes more interesting, what an experience. Once a month on the third Thursday. http://weathertechraceway.com

Sovino Wine Bingo
2019-02-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Sovino’s Wine bar and Merchant, 241 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Sovino’s Wine Bar holds a bingo game using wine knowledge. They also serve tasty wine. Why not combine your knowledge, such as it is, and their wine? Chances are you will have a good time. http://sovinowinebar.com

Sound Waves Concert III
2019-02-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
The Monterey County Symphony is presenting pieces inspired by our large natural resource to the west. Yes, the ocean. Debussy, Mendelssohn, and others have written beautiful music on the theme of water and oceans. Catch it. http://sunsetcenter.org

Paula Poundstone
2019-02-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
If you have not seen Ms. Poundstone live you have missed a lively and interesting comedian. She has a lot of fun with her audience and everyone leaves laughing. http://riotheatre.com

Tempest Trio
2019-02-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High St. , Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
This may be the best trio you’ve never heard of. Or, if you have you probably already have tickets. Compared to thr greatest trios of the 20th Century these musicians will dazzle you with their finesse and sound. http://peaceunited.org

Oliver Tree
2019-02-15 21:00 - 23:30 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
In order to get a full picture of Mr Tree it is suggested that you go to the Rio Theatre’s website. He is a unique artist and deserves a fuller description than is available here. Please, go see. http://riotheatre.com

La Caravana Del Amor
2019-02-15 19:00 - 23:00 | Fox Theater, 239 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The day after Valentine’s Day you can miss the crowds and celebrate with a whole Caravan of entertainers. Leo Dan, King Clave, and Jeanette lead the program with several other bands also supplying lots of energy. Come visit the revitalized Salinas downtown City Center, catch a show and have a great dinner. http://foxtheatersalinas.com

Henhouse
2019-02-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
There are several artists appearing in this show. Henhouse of course, with Sherry Austin as well as Laura Love(it is Valentine’s Day)with Terry Hunt. All of them are interesting and thoughtful songwriters and performers. How the show is billed and other interesting features are unclear to this writer. Sure to be a big hit. Details? More Info? http://riotheatre.com

Second City (It's not you It's me)
2019-02-14 08:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
You know them from the groundbreaking theater in Chicago. Here is their travelling company filled with talented and inventive comic actors who really throw themselves into their improvisation material. http://sunsetcenter.org

California Typewriter
2019-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
Consider the typewriter. It has a number of positive aspects, but is being replaced at a phenomenal rate. This documentary focuses on several well-known artists and their fascination with this rapidly disappearing writing implement. Among them, Tom Hanks and Sam Shepard. http://sunsetcenter.org

Valentine's at the Old Whaling Station
2019-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Old Whaling Station Adobe, 391 Decataur St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Join the Junior League at the historic adobe and create that last minute valentine for your beloved. in addition, there will be tasty treats and the chance to make a bath bomb. http://jlmontereycounty.org

Love Letters
2019-02-12 20:00 - 2019-02-13 22:00 | Pink Flamingo Theater, 2115 N. Fremont St. , Monterey , CA, 93940, United States
This simple play, two actors writing and reading, works on the premise of letters exchanged over a lifetime of love. Starting with children’s pen-pals and working through the later years, it tells the story of their ups and downs and vicissitudes of life. Check website for dates and times. http://pinkflamingotheater.org

Billy Elliot (The Musical)
2019-02-12 19:30 - 2019-02-23 22:30 | Golden Bough Theater, Monte Verde St. &SW 8th Ave., Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93922, United States
The story of a working class British boy who doesn’t want to follow the well worn path of his community. Instead he longs for a life on stage. Filled with dancing, and lots of hopeful tunes, Billy’s story is inspiring and urges us to follow our heart. Runs Thursday through Sunday, check the website for times and dates. http://pacrep.org

Valentines with Disney Princesses
2019-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Northridge Mall, N. Main St., Salinas, CA, 93906, United States
What needs to be said? There will be supplies and helpful advice from various princesses of the Disney variety. Make special valentines for the special people in your life. At the same time one may hang out with a princess. (No age limits were stated.)

Paint Night @ Dali Expo
2019-02-12 08:00 - 17:00 | dali expo museum, Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The Dali Museum has been renamed, it is now the Dali Expo. That seems to be the only change in the organization. As part of their ongoing art program they have us, the artists without museums, take a turn at the easel. Everything you need, including inspiration in the form of local wines, is available for your creative process. http://daliexpo.com

Art of Sound (Seeking A Home)
2019-02-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Holy Cross Church, 126 High St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95026, United States
This concert is special in the sense that the songs and purpose of the concert are intended to help the listeners focus on the need for a “place”. http://holycrosssantacruz.com

Carmel Music Society Presents...
2019-02-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
Brentano String Quartet and Yekwon Son Woo, piano.

Celebrate (Piano Ensemble)
2019-02-10 14:00 - 15:30
Local music teachers and other trained professional pianists will be performing together in this acoustically amazing venue. In addition they have some of the best local pianos available to them. They will be playing music for as many as eight hands. If nothing else that is worth the price of admission, No? (It’s a donation anyway.) The proceeds go to provide scholarships for local music students.

Horns from the Heart
2019-02-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The Paul Butterfield story, comprised of his life and influences from his childhood in Chicago to his acclamation as “the best blues harmonica player ever”. http://goldenstatetheater.com

El Show de Chuponcito
2019-02-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Fox Theater, 239 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
One of the hit comics in Spanish Language media, Chuponcito is coming to Salinas. His variety of visual and playful language lend themselves to much enjoyment. http://foxtheatersalinas.com

Monterey Comedy Improv
2019-02-09 19:30 - 22:00
This group is known and respected through the area for their dedication to improv comedy. Come and see why. http://carlcherrycenter.org

One Breath
2019-02-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Nourish, 130 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Should you be looking for a unique experience which will invigorate and restore you and your spirit, here it is. Poetry, music, storytelling and light refreshments (They say there will be chocolate.) all intended to cultivate a calm, thoughtful persona. http://nourishsantacruz.com
