THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the exhibit “Photographers Gone Wild, Capturing the Central Coast” featuring local photographers Mel Felix, Cathy Gregg, Lynda Schiff, and Jeanne Sparks through Dec. 31 at the Santa Maria Public Library, Shepard Hall 421 South McClelland St., Santa Maria. People, Places, and Things—the art of Franczeska Bobi Angel shows in […]
Art
Learning
THE SOUTH VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH offers “Financial Peace University” with Dave Ramsey for 13 weeks starting Jan. 3 at 6 p.m., 1054 East Clark Ave., Santa Maria. Info: 922-1990 or scottseyer@yahoo.com. WORTH THE DRIVE WOMEN’S ECONOMIC VENTURES holds orientations for its upcoming “Self-Employment Training” classes starting Jan. 7 from noon to 1 p.m. in Santa […]
Recreation
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT holds open registrations for a 7 on 7 adult outdoor soccer league through Jan. 7 at the Parks and Recreation office, Santa Maria. Cost is $252 per team of city residents, and $315 for a non-resident team. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260. THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA […]
Kids & Family
WORTH THE DRIVE THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH Recreation Division Community Development Department presents a “(Salsa) Latin American Dance” class is Mondays from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. through December at the Pismo Beach Veterans’ Hall. Cost is $10 per class. A “Ballroom Dance” class is Mondays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. through December at the […]
Dance Lessons
WORTH THE DRIVE THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH Recreation Division Community Development Department presents a “(Salsa) Latin American Dance” class is Mondays from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. through December at the Pismo Beach Veterans’ Hall. Cost is $10 per class. A “Ballroom Dance” class is Mondays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. through December at the […]
Stage
WORTH THE DRIVE CAL POLY presents a “New Year’s Eve Comedy Bash” starring Judy Tenuta on Dec.31 starting at 8 p.m. in the Cohan Center, Cal Poly, SLO. Info: 756-2787 or calpolyarts.org. THE GREAT AMERICAN MELODRAMA presents its Holiday Extravaganza production featuring Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Little Red Riding Hood, and a holiday vaudeville […]
Night Life
The following venues offer either regularly scheduled live entertainment or DJ-hosted dance music. Most performances start after 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. IN THE AREA ADDAMO VINEYARD/TASTING ROOM: 400 E. Clark Ave., suite E, Santa Maria, 937-6400. Live music Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. CLUB 805, AKA STINKY’S BAR & GRILL: 2430 South Broadway, […]
Special Events
THE HISTORIC SANTA MARIA INN presents a New Year’s Eve party featuring live music, dancing, food, a no-host bar, and a Champagne toast on Dec. 31 starting at 8 p.m. at the Historic Santa Maria Inn, Broadway, Santa Maria. Cost is $139 per couple. Info: 928-7777. THE FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MARIA LIBRARY holds a […]

