Soul of CA

Across the Great Divide (Music of The Band)
2019-05-31 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
If you have ever wondered, How many bands would it take to reproduce the music of The Band? Here’s your answer, two. Dust Bowl Revival and Hot Club of Cowtown both work together and separately to create the wonderful, unique sound of the iconic group. If you haven’t had the pleasure of hearing anything by the original group, come hear these folks, bring another newcomer. You’ll have a lot to talk about afterward. http://sunsetcenter.org

East Coast Swing
2019-05-29 19:30 - 22:30, 2019-05-22 19:30 - 22:30 | Palomar Ballroom, 1344 Pacific Ave., SAnta Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Wednesdays at the Palomar Ballroom you can trip the light fantastic in the East Coast Swing style. Lessons for beginning and intermediate dancers are available and then it is dancing for everyone. There are two fees for participation, one for dancing and party and the other for just dancing. Check the website for details. http://palomarballroom.com For you salsa aficionados, they have the same deal for those who dance in the salsa style. Or for those who can’t get enough dancing in one week.

Star Wars Trivia
2019-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Sovino’s Wine bar and Merchant, 241 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
While it isn’t May 4th, there really isn’t a wrong time to celebrate all things Star Wars. Come down armed with all those bits of insignificant knowledge about Luke, Darth and Obi-Wan. What is Luke’s uncle’s name anyway? Sovino Wine Bar is hosting so you know there will be good wine to help lubricate those memory cells. http://sovinowinebar.com

John Steinbeck, War Correspondent
2019-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Steinbeck Center, National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Although we know Mr. Steinbeck primarily for his work as a novelist he also spent time on battlefields with the soldiers fighting in different theaters of war. Dr. David Wrobel, a historian of note, will present his work on this interesting area of Steinbeck’s life. http://steinbeck.org

Sweet Jazz
2019-05-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Embassy Suites Monterey Bay, 1441 Canyon Del Rey, Seaside, CA, United States
Embassy Suites hosts local jazz musicians and they in turn host a rotating list of other musicians. The upshot for you is that you get to hear good music played well at the best possible cost. Sundays from 1 to 4 through the end of the year.

Seaside Craft Sunday
2019-05-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-05-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Every Sunday from one until three the Seymour Center offers family fun. Lots of crafts and other fun stuff to engage the participants in the importance of our oceans and the variety of life in them. Looking for something to do with everyone in the family? http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/

Rapture,Blister, Burn
2019-05-25 20:00 - 2019-05-27 17:00 | Mountain Community Theater, Park Hall 9400 Mill St., Ben Lomond, CA, United States
A presentation of the Pulitzer winning play about generations of women dealing with feminism, choices, and love. This vibrant play is presented for five weekends through June 9th. Fridays 8:00 Saturdays 8:00 and Sundays 2:00. http://mctshows.org

Print It With Dali
2019-05-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Dali Expo Museum, Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Joining up with the students from the print classes at Monterey Peninsula College, the folks at the Dali are giving you the chance to create your very own art print. We’ll call it art in spite of what the snobs in the art world might say. The last Saturday of each month through the end of October. info@daliexpo.com

Barbershop Extravaganza
2019-05-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church, 490 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
No, this is not an event featuring Ice Cube movies. Rather it is a celebration of the music style. Lots of harmony and interesting arrangements of songs from our modern era. A wonderful setting and good acoustics will make this a wonderful experience. http://uucmp.org

Bee Experience
2019-05-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2019-05-18 11:30 - 15:00 | Earth Bound Farms, 7250 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93923, United States
If you need more info about beekeeping, or if you want to see how it’s done, or just something fun to do with the kids, here it is. EarthBound Farms has over 35,000 bees in their hives. There are two tours an 11:00 tour aimed at adults and a second at 1:30 for kids. (I want badly to make a birds and bees joke here.)EBFevent@danone.com

Memorial Day Marketplace
2019-05-25 10:00 - 17:00 | The Lab, 3728 Barnyard Suite G-23, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
Looking for some local merchants and interesting, unique items? Here’s your place. The folks at The Lab are gathering lots of interesting and talented vendors to their venue and inviting you to come and take a look around, buy something and have a good time doing it. info@thelabarts.com

Salsa Dancing
2019-05-24 19:30 - 22:30 | Palomar Ballroom, 1344 Pacific Ave., SAnta Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Fridays at the Palomar Ballroom you can trip the light fantastic in the Salsa style. Lessons for beginning and intermediate dancers are available and then it is dancing for everyone. There are two fees for participation, one for dancing and party and the other for just dancing. Check the website for details. http://palomarballroom.com For you East Coast Swing aficionados, they have the same deal on Wednesdays for those who dance in the that style. Or for those who can’t get enough dancing in one week.

California Roots Music & Arts Festival
2019-05-24 10:00 - 2019-05-26 19:00 | Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Celebrating the legacy of Reggae, Ska, and other traditional music genres, the Cali Music Fest has been at it for a while now. A great, mellow time in the sun and lovely setting of the Monterey County Fairgrounds. http://californiarootsfestival.com

Print with Dali
2019-05-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Dali Expo Museum, Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The innovative people at the Dali Expo have a new method to aid you get in touch with your inner artist. This time they are giving us a chance to make prints. They supply the materials and an all-day pass to the museum, you bring an open mind and your creativity. Begins April 27 and every fourth Saturday through October. Probably you shouldn’t wear your best clothing.info@daliexpo.com

Mysterious Mongolia
2019-05-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Monterey United Methodist Church, 1 Soledad Place, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Join Douglas Steakley, intrepid explorer, and the Asian Art Society will present his reflections on the interesting and historic country of Mongolia. http://aasmb.com

Women of the Castro Adobe
2019-05-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Castro Adobe Historic Park, 184 Old Adobe Rd., Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
From the indigenous women working in the area to the female archaeologists working in the modern era, there have been many of them. Here we have a presentation encompassing their lives and work.

San Juan Bautista Show & Shine
2019-05-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Downtown San Juan Bautista, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
All those autos from your youth and before will be on display in their polished and restored glory. The weather in San Juan Bautista is always wonderful this time of year so be ready for a lot of sun and shiny cars. Sunblock and shades are definitely called for. http://goldcoastrods.com

Strawberry Fields Forever XXX Bike Ride
2019-05-19 07:00 - 17:00 | Pajaro Valley High School, 500 Harkins Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Don’t let the triple X fool you it’s a legit Bike ride through the fields of the Watsonville area. Not surprisingly they are growing strawberries. With rides of varying lengths 30, 65, and 100 miles it is for more serious cyclists. Don’t let this scare you off. There are still other fun things to do at the festivity. http://cyclistsforculturalexchange.org

Waiting For Godot
2019-05-18 19:30 - 2019-06-02 22:00 | Circle Theater, San Carlos and 9th, Carmel BTS, CA, United States
While two men wait and talk about the world, we watch, listen, and learn. Filled with humor, pathos, and thoughts about the human condition, the play has become a touchstone for modern philosophy. check the website for times and dates. http://pacrep.org

History Fair
2019-05-18 12:00 - 16:00 | Capitola History Museum, 4400 Jade St., Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Bring your old photos, memories, stories and share your family’s story. The Capitola History Museum is interested in collecting lots of information about the area. There will be kid’s activities, and lots to learn about the area. http://capitolamuseum.org

Sun, Wind, Wine Gala
2019-05-18 11:00 - 15:00 | CA
A celebration of the wines of the Santa Lucia Highlands. A dozen of the wineries in the area will be presenting their best creations for your enjoyment and purchase. In addition, the gala will be happening at the unique location , the Mer Soleil Winery. So this is a special evening in more than one way.

Family Farm Day
2019-05-18 10:00 - 15:00 | ALBA Farms, 1700 Old Stage Rd., Salinas, CA, United States
The folks at ALBA, a training center for farmers, is holding an open house to let the rest of the world know what it is that they do. If you are interested in the processes involved in organic farming, here’s your chance to ask a lot of questions. Kid’s activities, pick your own fruit and vegetables, and fun in the sun. http://ALBAfarmers.org

Matsu Art & Craft Boutique
2019-05-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Monterey Buddhist Temple, 1155 Noche Buena St., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Over thirty different vendors are among many reasons to visit the Monterey Buddhist Temple for their boutique sale. Many Asian art items will be available for sale. To say nothing of the delicious food and other cultural activities that will delight you. http://montereybt.org

Rapture, Blister, Burn
2019-05-17 20:00 - 2019-05-19 22:30 | Mountain Community Theater, Park Hall 9400 Mill St., Ben Lomond, CA, United States

Women Who Rock Our World
2019-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
A celebration of the women who have made a difference in Santa Cruz and the Central Coast. Music by Ace of Cups a legendary SF band, and presentations by writers and provocateurs from the area. This will be an enlightening evening not only from a local point of view but plenty to say about changes throughout the country. http://achestnut#me.com

Carmel Art Festival
2019-05-17 10:00 - 2019-05-19 17:00 | Devendorf Park, Ocean & Junipero, Carmel BTS, CA, 93923, United States
Come see the best of local artists and their work. Along with the art on site for viewing, there is a contest for paintings created during the time of the fest. These will be presented on the last day of the fest. http://carmelartfestivalcalifornia.com

Louie Anderson
2019-05-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
He doesn’t need much intro here. You have probably heard of or seen Mr. Anderson n his standup routines (he is mentioned as one of the top 100)or in his TV appearances as wildly different characters. Now he’s here and ready to entertain. http://sunsetcenter.org
