BARBECUES

ONGOING FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF SANTA MARIA VALLEY barbecues Filipino food at the Smart and Final parking lot, N. Broadway on Saturdays and Sundays. Menu items include tri-tip, chicken, beef kabobs, chicken adobo, salad, rice, and bread. Meals cost $6. Info: 922-3422 or 922-3799. FILIPINO CATHOLIC SOCIETY, under the direction of St. Mary’s Church and St. […]

MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER offers “Smart Eating for Kids and Teens” class meets the first Monday of each month this year from 4 to 6 p.m. at the hospital. An “Understanding Joint Replacement Surgery” class is June 18 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Medical Center. The Marian Medical Center is located at 1400 E. […]

THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION presents “Iron and Plastic: Alternative Photography” featuring the works of several artists, curated by John Hood through Sept. 18 at the Betteravia Government Center, 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria. An opening reception is June 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Info: 568-3994 THE LOMPOC MUSEUM presents the exhibit […]

ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH presents an introductory class on the Bible with Reverend Canon Deborah Dunn on Tuesdays through June 16 at 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 402 South Lincoln St., Santa Maria. Info: 922-3575 or stpetersparish@verizon.net. THE LOMPOC POLICE DEPARTMENT offers a free women’s self defense class during […]

THE CITY OF LOMPOC PARKS, RECREATIONS, AND URBAN FORESTRY DEPARTMENT offers a “Cake Decorating-Beginning” class July 14 to Aug. 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Kitchen at the Anderson Recreation Center. Cost is $36, $43 for non-city residents. A “Yoga-Stretch and Strength” class meets Tuesdays July 7 through 21, Aug. 4 to 11, […]

THE SANTA MARIA RECREATION AND PARK DEPARTMENT offers an “Intro at the Skatepark” skateboarding class through July 14 or July 21 through Sept. 1 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. for kids 6 to 8 years old, and 5 to 6:30 p.m. for kids 9 through 13 years old at the Fletcher Park Skate Park, Santa […]

THE EVERYBODY CAN DANCE BALLET STUDIO presents Summer Dance, featuring jazz, modern, character, ballet, and pointe classes for ages 8 through 14 June 15 to 26 for Session I. Session II runs June 29 through July 10, and Session III is Aug. 10 through 28, all from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday […]

WORTH THE DRIVE THE STUDIO FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents its production of Let’s Go to the Movies by the Studio Players June 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27 at the Black Box Theater, 116 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande. Cost is $15. Info: 473-0377 or thestudioofperformingarts.com. PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Les […]

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 CLUB 805, AKA STINKY’S BAR & GRILL: 2430 South Broadway, 614-9316. DJ Davey D Saturday nights. THE COACHMAN: 1531 S. Broadway, 922-5556. Thursday through Saturday: DJ from 9 p.m. to […]

WORTH THE DRIVE ASS HIGH AS THE SKY PRODUCTIONS presents a “Bustin’ Out Showcase Underground Movement: ‘Skool’s Out fo Summer’” featuring headliner 2nd II None on June 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the SLO Library, 995 Palm St., SLO. Cost is $20, $15 presale. Info: 238-2299 or myspace.com/asshighasthesky.com. THE SANTA BARBARA BLUES SOCIETY presents a […]

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES celebrates “Adopt-A-Cat Month” through June with $10 microchipping. The Lompoc and Santa Maria Shelters host a “Cat and a Hat” event featuring a free hat and microchip with each cat adoption June 14 from noon to 4 p.m. The Lompoc Shelter is located at 1501 West Central. The Santa Maria […]