Soul of CA

Orchestra Gold
2018-10-14 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
They describe themselves as analog Afrorock. The pleasant tunes and instruments from West Africa will be featured in this concert. Under the leadership of Mariam Diakite this diverse, talented band of musicians will provide an enchanting evening of music.

Brewing for Love
2018-10-15 11:30 - 21:00 | Discretion Brewery, 2703 41st Ave., Soquel, CA, 95073, United States
Discretion Brewing of Soquel is sponsoring a fundraiser for the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. For each beer of theirs that you buy they will donate $1.00 to the Marine Center. Not only do you get to drink great beer but you can feel good about it. Unless you drink too much and don’t feel well the next day ; ). http://discretionbrewing.com

Take My Eyes
2018-10-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Maya Cinema, City Center 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
As part of the Big Read program residents of the Salinas area are reading Tobias Wolf’s book “A Boy’s Life”. Supplementing this effort the Steinbeck Center is also presenting different films which will also portray a view of childhood and the traumas sometimes associated with growing up. http://steinbeck.org This week is “Take My Eyes”.

Tom Jones (PacRep Theater)
2018-10-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Forest Theater, Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93923, United States
A rollicking farce about the thwarted love of two young people. Adapted from the novel by Henry Fielding and presented in a family friendly manner, fun for everyone. http://pacrep.org

Wine Bingo
2018-10-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Sovino’s Wine Bar and Merchant, 214 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
At Sovino Wine Bar & Merchant they will entertain and educate you about the lovely beverages they sell. You can test your ability to focus, it’s just bingo, and learn about wine. No down side!

Vicente Amigo
2018-10-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
In the tradition of great Spanish guitarists we have Sr. Amigo. He has performed with many of the greats and developed his own style and sound. Now is your chance to hear what he has been working on for all these years. To him it is all about the music.

Evening with Janis Joplin
2018-10-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The Tony award nominated play with the Tony nominated actor playing Ms. Joplin. How can you do better then this in Monterey? The drama shows her growth and influences as worked in her craft to become an “overnight ” sensation. To use her words, “super-hypermost” living. http://goldenstatetheater.com

Key Issues in Washington D.C.
2018-10-18 11:30 - 13:30 | HIlton Hotel Big Sur Room, 1000 Aguajito Rd. , Monterey , CA, 93940, United States
The local Democratic Women’s Club is hosting a talk by our Representative, Jimmy Panetta. He will be talking about the current situation in the Capitol and what he and others are doing to work on the high-profile issues. http://www.dc-mc.org

Wine Dinner
2018-10-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Portola Hotel and Spa, 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Think about it, a lovely five course dinner featuring the best of Le P’tit Paysan’s wines. In downtown Monterey at the Portola Hotel and Spa. Then a stroll along the the stunning Recreational Trail. That’s about as good as it gets.

Rocky Horror Picture Show
2018-10-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2018-10-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Paper Wing Theater, 71 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
PaperWing Theater has done a great job with this play in the past and there’s no reason to believe this isn’t up to the same standard. Two casts alternate through the run, Glitter and Sparkle. Perfect titles don’t you think? Through October on the weekends, including Thursdays. Special showings on Halloween, of course. (Bring your favorite RHPS items , for instance some toast or playing cards.) http://paperwing.com

Locals Lunch Concert
2018-10-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
Yes, the title says “Locals”. Yet visitors are often asking, “Where do the locals go?” Here’s one possibility. The Sunset Center, a local gem, is sponsoring concerts at midday. These are timed to allow one on a lunch break to have a lovely interlude to change the “tenor” of the day. Why not visitors also? Bring a lunch and sit in the lap of culture and mellow out with some very talented local musicians.
This is the final concert of the season, the weather becomes less predictable from this point.

Schoolhouse Rock (Live)
2018-10-19 19:30 - 2018-10-20 17:00 | Ariel Theater, 320 Main Street, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Yes, the popular, informative series is back. You can enjoy Ariel’s production presented by the age group at which it is aimed. Curious turn of events, no? Check the Ariel Theater website for specific times and dates.

Coriolanus
2018-10-19 19:30 - 2018-10-20 22:00 | Circle Theater, San Carlos and 9th, Carmel BTS, CA, United States
One of Shakespeare’s Roman plays. It deals with the role of leaders and who is indeed a worthy one. Touching on a distressing and growing gap between the wealthy class and the poor, Coriolanus may well have a message for the current era. http://pacrep.org

Steven Wright
2018-10-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
If you like your comedy droll and understated, here is your guy. Mr Wright’s delivery is an art in itself. Harkening back to earlier comics like Jackie Vernon he provides strange and insightful thoughts about our modern world.
