Soul of CA

Santa Cruz Symphony
2018-10-27 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 High St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
It’s an evening of La Belle Epoque music. Stravinsky, Gershwin, Debussy will be on the program with Rite of Spring, American in Paris, and Apres midi d’une Faun. Very promising evening of great music. Put down the remote control and come out and get some culture. http://santacruzsymphony.org

Henry Rollins
2018-10-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
The musician, social activist, and political commentator is bringing his slideshow of photos he has taken over the years and presenting his commentary on the reasons why he feels these pictures are important to him. He will probably try to convince us why these should matter to us as well. http://riotheatre.com

Point Sur Lighthouse Haunted Tours
2018-10-27 17:00 - 21:00 | Point Sur Lighthouse, Highway One , CA, United States
Where else can you get a guided tour that includes; a historical landmark, haunted buildings, dinner, and a spectacular sunset? Not many other places. Make the beautiful drive down to the Point Sur Lighthouse and have all of these ready for your enjoyment. Actor and storyteller Kevin Hanstick will be your guide (and medium?). http://pointsur.org

Evening of Mystery
2018-10-27 16:00 - 19:00 | joullian winery, 2 Village Dr., Carmel Village, CA, 93924, United States
If you like to solve interesting problems but lack the need to do it in an “escape room” here’s a possibility. Get dressed up, go to Joullian Winery. They are having a mystery night and you can walk out. But who would want to? All those glamorous people and wine will make it too tempting to stay. http://joullian.com

Carmel 102nd Parade,Birthday Party, and Street Dance
2018-10-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Carmel by The Sea, Carmel BTS, CA, 93921, United States
That’s a lot of title for a street Party that coincides with Halloween. But for good reason, Carmel has a lot to celebrate this day. It’s their Birthday! After its incorporation on Halloween, 1916, Carmel started partying. Some say they haven’t actually stopped. (Except for Zoning Commission meetings.) It all happens on Ocean Ave.; near Mission is a good place to begin.

Jesse Colin Young
2018-10-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
You may remember the Youngbloods. This is the person who named that band. Now, still singing and writing, Jesse has come to present his work to us here on the Central Coast. http://riotheatre.com

Zombie Prom
2018-10-26 17:00 - 21:00 | Seaside, 656 Broadway, Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Seaside is the place for zombies to see and be seen. At least for this event. Otherwise, find a different place to find edible brains. The 600 block of Broadway is the place to be for this event. If you are the checking in sort of person you will want to go to 656 Broadway to do that. Call 831-899-6734 or 831-899-6800 for details.

Pirelli World Challenge
2018-10-26 09:00 - 2018-10-28 17:00 | Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
Just as things start getting a little chilly around here the car enthusiasts like to bring back a piece of summer. Then the Pirelli Challenge brings their cohort of teams and cars to liven things up. The great curves and challenges of Laguna Seca bring out their best in this part of their international championship season.

Central Coast Cheese and Wine Celebration
2018-10-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Happy Girl Kitchen, 173 Central Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
In order to preserve the resources of our beautiful place these folks have banded together to present some really good reasons for their concern. They are focusing on really good eats from our local farmers, vintners, and ranchers. This is the best place to be a localvore. (Go ahead, look it up. I’ll wait.) http://rcdmonterey.org

Organ and Cello Tryst
2018-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 28005 Robinson Canyon Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
An unlikely pairing but with its very own charm, as evidenced by the acclaim which has followed this pair of musicians. Julian Collings and Rebecca Hepplewhite bring virtuosity and a great sense of cooperation to their music. http://stdcv.org

Ty Segall
2018-10-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Come to the Rio Theatre and see and listen to this interesting and compelling singer/songwriter. http://riotheatre.com

A Boy's Life
2018-10-22 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 the book that has been under revies and discussion,”A Boy’s Life”.

Subhasis Bhattachaya
2018-10-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
The master of the slide guitar, Subhasis, and his sitar playing friends, also masters of their instruments, will be presenting an evening of their virtuosity. This will be an evening of outstanding picking, no doubt. http://kuumbwa.org

Carmel Pops!
2018-10-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Forest Theater, Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93923, United States
The Forest Theater is hosting the performances by CHS’s many talented students. There will be the orchestra, dancers, and, smaller groups performing. Bring warm clothes, some hot chocolate, and have a fun evening under the stars. Don’t forget to sit near the open fires.

Greenfield Harvest Festival
2018-10-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Greenfield, El Camino Real, Greenfield, CA, 93927, United States
Parade, music, dancing, food, art, and a small town atmosphere add to the enjoyment of autumn here in South Monterey County. Come out and grab a slice of Americana, and a piece of pie also. (Maybe pan dulce too.)

Howl-O-Ween
2018-10-21 11:00 - 14:30 | Carmel Plaza, Ocean & Mission, Carmel BTS, CA, United States
Let’s say you have a dog and let’s say you have a darling dog costume. Where do you go, beside around your block, to show them off? You go to the Carmel Plaza. Then enter the contest , have a photo taken and remember this wonderful experience for a long time. You also think better of yourself because you benefited a local charity aiding families who can’t afford care for their beloved animal, Max’s Helping Paws. Wow!
