Soul of CA

Seaside Craft Sunday
2019-05-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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/

Keb' Mo'
2019-05-11 20:00 - 22:30 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
One of the more prolific songwriters on the scene right now, Keb’ Mo’ is also outstanding as a singer and musician. Not only that but he is known to nerds as one of the stars of “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”. The man’s talent is unlimited!http://goldenstatetheatre.com

Dali Birthday Bash
2019-05-11 18:00 - 22:00 | Dali Expo Museum, Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Yes, it’s the birthday of the famous Spanish surrealist. Come and celebrate that with lots of other fans of his art. There will be a painting created by an artist painting in Dali’s fashion. Come, have an artistic evening for a good cause. http://daliexpo.com

Carmel Art Walk
2019-05-11 17:00 - 20:00 | CA
Since its early days Carmel has fostered a Bohemian attitude and a flourishing art culture. Here it is for you to wander around and enjoy. Visit the artists in their studios and get close to their artistic visions. Look for the blue balloons indicating participants. Maps available at each site. Every second Saturday. http://CarmelArtWalk.com

Listen To Your Mother
2019-05-11 16:00 - 21:00 | Center Stage Theater, 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
We all know this is generally very good advice. The Ladies from Center Stage Theater are giving their insights and thoughts on this topic. Some will be funny, others poignant and touching. All of them will give you a good reason to call mom and wish her a great day. Or take her along after you do the brunch thing. Two shows, one at 4:00 the other at 7:00. http://sccat.org

Road Trip (Monterey Peninsula Voices)
2019-05-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Santa Catalina School, 1500 Mark Thomas Dr., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This local community chorus is presenting lots of songs with travel and places as their theme. Many of these songs are already known to you and the chorus invites you to sing along with them. Sounds like a good time for all. http://mpvoices.org

The Tempest (Shakespeare To Go)
2019-05-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Boulder Creek Library, 13390 West Park Ave., Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
Since 1984 this group from UCSC has been presenting shortened versions of the BArd’s plays. This year The Tempest gets their treatment. In fifty minutes they will present the play and after that there will be a question/answer opportunity with the cast and director. http://santacruzpl.org

Hope, Horses, and Kids (Equine Fest)
2019-05-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Hope, Horses, and Kids, 22400 Indian Springs Road, Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
A fundraiser for the worthy notion that horses have a role to play in the emotional development of many children who are afflicted with various emotional and cognitive difficulties. The folks sponsoring this event are committed to helping kids with serious issues develop the means to better communicate with the rest of us through identifying the instances that challenge them and dealing with them using the calming accepting nature of horses.

Labyrinth Walk
2019-05-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula, 4560 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
No not a maze-like confusing walk. It’s a contemplative and thoughtful meditation done while walking a designated path. Many people find it calming and centering. Others find it a quiet, simple walk. Either way it can be a good thing. Come and give it a try, it might be nice. http://montereybaymeditation.com

Free Day at Dali Expo Museum
2019-05-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Dali Expo Museum, Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
You can participate n the Birthday celebrations at Dali Expo for free! Come by the museum today and enter for free. What a great way to celebrate an artist of worldwide fame. http://daliexpo.com

World Migratory Bird Day Event
2019-05-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Natural Bridges State Park, 2531 West Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
This area is part of a major flight path for migratory birds as well as home for many other migrators. Join the naturalists at the park along with many other dedicated knowledgeable people willing to share their knowledge with you and have some fun while learning. http://parks.ca.gov.

Wharf Walks
2019-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Investigate the history of Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf and its immediate area. With historian Tim Thomas, you will learn the highs and lows of local history. Come by for a big bite of local lore. Participants must be 10 years of age or older. timsardine@yahoo.com

Pinnacles National Park Day of Service
2019-05-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Pinnacles National Park, Soledad, CA, United States
Join in meaningful service projects at Pinnacles NP to help conserve the natural and cultural resources of the park. Contact them at the website for details. pinn_volunteer@nps.gov or call 831-389-4486 x243

Motherhood Out Loud
2019-05-10 19:30 - 2019-05-11 21:00 | Pink Flamingo Theater, 2115 N. Fremont St. , Monterey , CA, 93940, United States
There are many ways to be a mother, adoption, fostering, even giving birth to one’s own child. This play celebrates them all. AS long as it is a woman caring for a child or even an adult offspring there is something for everyone in this production. Dads should show up also. They have a lot to offer in this case. http://pinkflamingotheater.org

Brass and Woodwinds Concert
2019-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Hidden Valley Music Seminars, 546 Hartnell St. Suite B, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Youth Music of Monterey County is presenting a concert by their talented youth musicians. You don’t even have to travel too far. http://youthmusicmonterey.org

Baby Bump Painting
2019-05-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Northridge Mall, N. Main St., Salinas, CA, 93906, United States
Come down to the mall and have the artists from Hijos del Sol pain that lovely belly of yours. When the baby does arrive you can show off the pictures of how you decorated the baby growing quarters. Or not. There will be refreshments available and it’s free. mmartinez@starwoodretail.com

Language Day (Defense Language Institute)
2019-05-10 10:00 - 15:30 | Defense Language Institute, Corporal Ewing Rd., Monterey, CA, 93944, United States
This is one of the premier language training facilities in the world. Every year they gather the staff and students to present some aspect of their native country’s traditions. Food, dance, stories, songs, and martial arts are a few of the categories available to the public. Great fun and just about as multi-cultural as you can get.

Ferrari Challenge Corse Clienti F1
2019-05-10 08:00 - 2019-05-12 17:00 | Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States
Most of us haven’t the experience or Italian to understand much more than Ferrari in this title. Somehow, that seems enough. Laguna Seca and Ferraris, what else do you really need to know? http://Weathertechraceway.com

Mark Eitzel (American Music Club)
2019-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | To Be Announced
Called the best lyricist in the US, Mark has embarked on a “living room” tour of the country. In this area he is playing in a living room in the Santa Cruz area. The location will be given when you by your tickets. Quite interesting, No? http://undertowshows.com/collections

LunaFest Film Festival
2019-05-09 18:00 - 21:30 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Movies for, by, and about women will be presented for this one day film fest. Obviously, some of them are rather short but all of them have something to say or inform us about the situations women find themselves in. Come for an insightful evening There are so many things to learn about the role of women in different societies around the world. http://riotheatre.com

Mothers' Day Art Sale
2019-05-09 17:00 - 2019-05-11 20:00 | Monterey Peninsula College LF103, 980 Fremont St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Looking for that special unique gift to give that special unique mother in your life? Here is a chance to find it. Student made art objects, from jewelry to paintings will be available for your purchase. http://mpc.edu

The Explorers Club
2019-05-09 08:00 - 2019-05-31 17:00 | Jewel Theatre, 1010 River St. Colligan Theatre @ Tannery Arts Center, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
In the middle of the Victorian Era the Explorers Club, a stuffy British institution, finds itself in the tricky situation of selecting a new president. It gets tricky because the best candidate is a woman. In addition, they need a new, better bartender. Shows are Thursday thru Sunday through the month of May. Check website for details. http://jeweltheatre.net

Twilight Cycling
2019-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States
Once a month, when the weather is suitable, the track at Weather Tech Laguna Seca opens for bicyclists to enjoy. What’s not to enjoy? The Corkscrew, the steep declines, the corresponding inclines, and eleven curves all present unique challenges and fun. Helmets required, lights recommended, and fun is mandatory. The evenings are often hosted by local groups and they offer some refreshments and or info. http://weathertechraceway.com

Ferrari Challenge
2019-05-08 09:00 - 2019-05-12 17:00 | Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States
This is round one of the Ferrari challenge to take place over the summer. You can come to the raceway, walk the paddock, see the people that make these formidable cars do their magic. There is nothing like listening to the growl and roar of these cars as they twist through the Corkscrew. http://weathertechraceway.com

Still an Optimist (Thomas Friedman)
2019-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
The well-known writer and economist will come to town and tell us why, in spite of recent developments, he is still an optimist. This is sure to be an enlightening evening and will serve as beacon to positivity. http://sunsetcenter.org

Reach for the Stars (How Galaxies Die)
2019-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Garfield Park LIbrary, 705 Woodrow Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Presented by Viras Pandya, a PhD candidate at UCSC, this program will give the layperson some insight into the working of our universe and the marvels that occupy the sky we take for granted. Come and have your mind expanded in the best possible way. pro@santacruzpl.org

Brewery Tours
2019-05-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Peter B’s Brew Pub, Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Every second Tuesday Peter B’s Pub and restaurant treats it customers to a tour of the works that make their wonderful elixirs. Come by and see how it’s done. http://portolahotel.com

Elderberries Yesterday & Today
2019-05-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Pacific House Memory Garden, Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This focuses on elderberries but is so much more. Baskets created by the Ohlone, the original residents of the area, and tours of the first store in Monterey are included. info@historicgardenleague.org

A Hymn to the Trinity (Organ Concert)
2019-05-05 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 28005 Robinson Canyon Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
St. Dunstan’s, with their fabulous organ is again sponsoring a concert of Organ music. John Ourensma will be performing the music and there will be a reception before the performance which will allow you a chance to talk to the organist. http://stdcv.org
