Soul of CA

Cabrillo Music festival ( Of Other Worlds)
2018-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 High St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Every year the Music Department at Cabrillo College is part of what has become a fixture on the West Coast music calendar. You can also enjoy this festival. Check out the events at http://cabrillomusic.org . Let’s not limit our definition of “other worlds” to a sort of science fiction limitation. There are worlds of difference between people, cultures and even within ourselves. Come see what performance closes out the Festival.

Celebration Choir Spirituals Night
2018-08-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Monterey First Presbyterian, 501 El Dorado, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
It’s an evening of spiritual songs sung by the talented members of many local choirs. They sing some well-known pieces as well as some lesser known ones. All of them are uplifting and inspiring. With some regular musicians and 50 members of the choir you will be entertained and inspired, especially when you discover the stories of the worthy children who benefit from this evening’s event.

Perseid Meteor Shower
2018-08-12 20:30 - 22:30 | Garland Park, Garland Park Visitors Center, 700 W. Carmel Valley Rd., CA, 93924, United States
It can be hard to find a place dark and remote enough to see this spectacular sky show. Luckily, the folks at MIRA have the best spots available, easily. Come on out and get some information from people who know what they’re talking about. The meteorites are really flying in this shower. In the past the “shooting stars” have flown by at an unbelievable rate.

United States Amateur Championships
2018-08-13 08:00 - 2018-08-19 17:00 | Pebble Beach, Del Monte Forest, CA, United States
http://usga.orgThis is the contest that sends it’s best performers on to careers in the PGA. Some of the past winners include names like Woods, Nicklaus, Palmer etc. It goes on for several days so pace yourself.

Monday Night at the Museum
2018-08-13 15:00 - 19:00 | Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Each Monday, in conjunction with the Farmers Market in front, the Pacific grove Museum has special hours. You can bring a picnic and dine in the lovely garden behind the museum or buy something scrumptious at the market out front. A glass of wine is also available for a donation of $5. All the exhibits are also open and available for your enjoyment and education.

DJ Willi Harden Ranch Music Series
2018-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Harden Ranch, Food Village, Salinas, CA - California, 93907, United States
All summer the Harden Ranch Shopping Center will be hosting talented local musicians and groups. This is the entertainment for today’s enjoyment. Come by and see what they’re up to. It’s sure to interesting, at least. There’s lots of good food nearby, it is in the Food Village after all.

Mark Kosower
2018-08-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Hidden Valley Music Center, 104 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, 93924, United States
At Hidden Valley, one of the country’s premier music facilities, an annual series of concerts is presented. This year is no exception. Outstanding musicians of national and international reputation come to this venue to teach and perform. We get to benefit from our proximity.

Salsa & Bachata Dance Night
2018-08-14 18:00 - 22:00 | Harden Ranch, Food Village, Salinas, CA - California, 93907, United States
If you are familiar with these dance styles you will probably enjoy this enormously. If not, you can come and learn what all the fuss is about. Three sections of the evening, 1. 6:00 Dancing 2. 7:00 Lessons. 3. 8:00 More dancing. No, the order is not messed up.

Movie at the Beach ( Raiders of the Lost Ark)
2018-08-15 21:00 - 23:00 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
The Santa Cruz Boardwalk hosts many fun things in the summer. This year is no exception. Movies and bands are presented right there on the beach next to the boardwalk itself. Check the website for more details. http://beachboardwalk.com
This week we get to see Harrison Ford defeat Nazis, Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Desi Comedy Fest
2018-08-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
No, it’s not Desi Arnaz. It’s a word signifying one heritage connection to the Indian Subcontinent. Anyway, there will be the largest gathering of comedians with this heritage in the US. They will be right here on the Central Coast. Not only that but it is presented by the Times of India. At the friendly and intimate Kuumbwa Jazz Center. http://kuumbwajazzcenter.org orhttp://snazzyproductions.com

Vaquero Heritage Days
2018-08-17 08:00 - 2018-08-19 17:00 | St. Francis Retreat Center, 549 Mission Vineyard Rd., San Juan Bautista, CA, 95045, United States
Just when you think SJB has done all the history they can, they find something else. Here it is. (The first cowboys, los vaqueros, were the inspiration for the term buckaroo.) The local history is deeply intertwined with their lifestyle and the economic influence. Come down and learn even more about the fascinating history of the Central Coast. http://vaqueroheritagedays.com

Asilomar Summer Music Series presents Casey Frazier
2018-08-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Asilomar Conference Center, 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
The sunsets at Asilomar can be enchanting. If they aren’t, the landscape is still inspiring. The folks at the Asilomar Conference Center have a good idea; let’s bring in talented singer/musicians and have them entertain the visitors. All summer there will be weekly performances on their lovely patio. With nearby food and drink you can turn this into a lovely way to begin the evening.

Concert at the Beach
2018-08-17 18:30 - 23:00 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
The Santa Cruz Boardwalk hosts many fun things in the summer. This year is no exception. Movies and bands are presented right there on the beach next to the boardwalk itself. Check the website for more details. http://beachboardwalk.com
This week’s band is English Beat, you may remember them from the ska-influenced music coming out of England in the ’80’s.

West End Festival
2018-08-17 19:00 - 2018-08-19 18:00 | West End Festival, Sand City, CA, United States
For 17 years the City of Sand (Sand City) has hosted a celebration of local art and artists. You can see all types of art, visual, musical, performing, and almost anything you can think of. Over the three days there will be many of the more interesting residents of the area will be there exhibiting or visiting. Friday evening (7 to 11)will be a fundraiser event but Saturday and Sunday are free. http://westendcelebration.com

Hunchback of Notre Dame
2018-08-17 19:30 - 2018-08-18 17:00 | Ariel Theater, 320 Main Street, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Victor Hugo’s classic tale done as a children’s musical was nominated for Academy Awards and here it is in Salinas. Come and see what so many saw on the silver screen. Check the Ariel Theater website for days and specific times.
