Soul of CA

Lunar Eclipse
2018-01-30 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Just go outside, hope that the clouds aren’t blocking the view and look. In this area it will be in the early afternoon, unfortunately. Take a look anyway, it might be visible. If you are really committed go to Garland Park and the County Park folks will have a program available there.

White Sharks of California
2018-01-30 17:30 - 19:00 | World Theater CSUMB, 5260 6th Ave., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
An informative evening of facts. stats and useful info about the sharks that more and more are frequenting our local waters. How can we live with these animals comfortably and cause minimal disruption to their habitat? These and more questions will be answered or at least considered during the evening.

Poetry Out Loud
2018-02-01 18:00 - 20:00 | BookShop Santa Cruz, 1520 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Many high schoolers have a poetic soul and this is their opportunity to express it “out loud”. This is their first step to the state-wide competition. Bet you there will be some great stuff read out.

Tor House Tours
2018-02-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Tor House, 26034 Ocean View Blvd., Carmel By The Sea, CA, 93923, United States
Carmel’s historic Tor House, handbuilt mostly by the poet, Robinson Jeffers will be open for docent guided tours on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 until 3 through the month of February. Call for reservations, they are highly recommended.

Free First Friday
2018-02-02 11:00 - 21:00 | Santa Cruz Art and History Museum, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
The Santa Cruz Art and History Museum is free to the public on the first Friday of each month. So come out and enjoy a day in downtown Santa Cruz and check out the treasures at their museum.

Featured Artist Reception
2018-02-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Salinas Valley Art Gallery, 218 Main St. , Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
This month the Salinas Valley Art Guild is featuring the art of Deborah Pierce.

Lost Childhoods, Unofficial Stories
2018-02-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Steinbeck Center, National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Most of us are unaware of the plight of foster children who, after turning 18, are done with the system and must find their own way into the adult world. Many of them face difficulties in this adjustment. This exhibit is intended to bring their stories to the public. Come, have your eyes and heart opened. This is the opening evening and the exhibit will be available in the coming weeks.

Murder in the Limelight
2018-02-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Wharf Theater, 95 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Here is a whimsical play written to delight and entertain the audience with the point of raining funds for a local charity, DanceKids of Monterey. It will be performed in a historical theatre, right there on Fisherman’s Wharf. This performance is the opening gala. Many more performances will be presented in the following weeks.

Leo Kottke
2018-02-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
One of the premier guitarists of our time, Mr. Kottke has made his reputation of the twelve string guitar, but is no slouch on other string instruments. What can be said of a man who describes his voice as a “duck fart” and wrote “Vaseline Machine Gun”. Come and be dazzled by his virtuosity.

Fort Ord Bus Tours
2018-02-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Fort Ord National Monument, Imjim and Reservation Roads, Marina , CA, 93933, United States
This tour will take the participants around the Fort Ord site and show the changes in land and water use. While this sounds rather nerdish and wonky, there is much of interest in these changes. The tour takes approximately 90 minutes. One should show up 15 minutes before the tour begins. For a more specific description of departure times please check the website.

Western Monarch Day
2018-02-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Pismo State Beach, Monarch Butterfly Grove , Pismo Beach, CA, United States
Watch part of the complex migration of these amazing little animals. On their way north and again on the return south they pass through this area and rest.

Make America Irate Again
2018-02-03 19:30 - 20:30 | Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Three comics will take the stage to entertain us with their take on the political climate and whatever the latest strange doings are in Washington DC. This is an intimate space, a good time is always in the cards at Kuumbwa.

Night of the Living Composers
2018-02-03 19:30 - 22:30 | Cabrillo College Samper Recital Hall, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Come out to Cabrillo College and hear a sampling of music written by living composers, some older works, but many new ones as well.

Winter ScruBall 2018
2018-02-03 20:00 | Moose Lodge 545, 2470 El Rancho Dr. , Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
The name says it all. An interesting time, dancing, and dress-up all in one event. Does it really get any better? Several DJ’s supplying the tunes, a ramen bar, and a water bar all add to the fun.

Jimmy "JJ" Walker
2018-02-03 20:00 - 23:00 | Fox Theater, 239 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
It’s the featured actor from “Good Times” on tour here in Salinas. You may remember him and his catch phrase, “Dy-no-mite” from the popular show. He’s appearing with local favorites, Chicano All-Stars. Good music and comedy, a fun evening in Salinas.
