PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of West Side Story, directed and choreographed by Michael Jenkinson, through July 25 at Marian Theatre at Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Drive, in Santa Maria. Cost is $26.25 through $30. Info: 922-8313 or pcpa.org.
THE POETRY SOCIETY OF SANTA MARIA invites all to read poetry, sing songs, or just express themselves every other Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. at Coffee and Company, 245 Town Center West, Santa Maria. The next poetry reading is Aug. 4. Info: 928-6492.
WORTH THE DRIVE
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST hits the stage through July 25 on Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Join Belle, a young woman from a small provincial town, as she meets a fearsome Beast—in reality a prince transformed by a magical spell cast on him as punishment for hardheartedness. If the Beast can learn to love and to be loved, the spell will be broken and he’ll be restored to his former self. Admission is $22.50-$27.50 at the Spanos Theatre at the PAC at Cal Poly in SLO. Info: 756-2787 or pacslo.org.
PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Sylvia, directed by Patricia M. Troxel, through July 25 at the Solvang Festival Theatre at 420 2nd St., Solvang. Cost is $29.25 through $34.75. Info: 922-8313 or pcpa.org.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY LIBRARY presents Shawn McMaster performing his unique blend of comedy and magic on July 28 at 10:30 a.m. in the San Luis Obispo Library. Info: slolibrary.org.
MURDER IN MIND presents Bewitched: De-Witched running through Sept. 5 at the Spyglass Inn Restaurant, 2305 Spyglass Drive in Shell Beach. The $48.95 ticket includes dinner, show, sales tax, and wait staff gratuity. Info and reservations: 489-3875 or murderinmind.com.
THE GREAT AMERICAN MELODRAMA presents The Tavern in repertory with The Crock of Gold through Sept. 19. The Melodrama is located on Highway 1 in Oceano. Tickets range from $18-$22, with $2 discounts for seniors, students, and active military and $4 discounts for children. Info: 489-2499 or americanmelodrama.com.
This article appears in Jul 22-29, 2010.