ART

THE CYPRESS GALLERY currently features the exhibition Abstract Thoughtby Elizabeth Monks Hack through August at the gallery, 119 E. Cypress Ave., Lompoc. An opening reception is Aug. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the gallery. Info: 737-1129. ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents an exhibit, Framing of Light, featuring the photography of Cathy L. Gregg, through […]

FIGHTING BACK SANTA MARIA VALLEY offers an “Effective Parenting” lesson by Carrick Adam, M.D., MSF, on Aug. 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Marian Medical Center, 1400 East Church St., Santa Maria. Info: 346-1774.   WORTH THE DRIVE FREE ART INSTRUCTION classes presented by the Cuesta College Emeritus Program are for adults older […]

LA PURISIMA MISSION presents Purisima’s People Day featuring live demonstrations Aug. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the La Purisima Mission, Lompoc. Info: 733-3713. CITY OF SANTA MARIA offers summer aquatic activities through Aug. 10 at Pioneer Valley High School. Weekend recreation swim will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and […]

THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY offers its summer reading program “Catch the Reading Bug” through Aug. 1 at the library, 420 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA presents Camp Wheez, free for kids suffering from asthma, Aug. 4 through 8 at the Orcutt Presbyterian Church. Info: californialung.org or (213) 384-5864, Ext. […]

THE EVERYBODY CAN DANCE BALLET ACADEMY presents a five-week intensive dance teaching session featuring Jordi Ribera and Aubrey Walker for ages 11 through 21 through Aug. 1 at the studio, 800 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: 937-6753.   ONGOING EVERYBODY CAN DANCE Academy offers classes in ballet, jazz, modern, and Spanish dance for ages 3 […]

PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of The Imaginary Invalid Aug. 7 through 23 in the Marian Theatre, Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria. Info: www.pcpa.org. IMPROVISATIONAL HUMOR CLASS meets Mondays at the Santa Maria Town Center mall’s second-floor community room to teach theater games, comedy concepts, and Whose Line Is It Anyway?-style games from 5:30 to […]

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. […]

THE KOSSUTH HOUSE CONCERT SERIES presents “An Evening With Seth Horan” featuring special guest Ed Sheets Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. at the Kossuth House, 1265 Mira Flores Drive, Santa Maria. Cost is $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Info: 264-3170 or chuck@cfsprod.com. THE LOMPOC PUBLIC LIBRARY presents a free live jazz concert series […]

THE SANTA MARIA FOURSQUARE CHURCH hosts a live satellite message from author Beth Moore Aug. 1 and 2 at the church. Cost is $25. Info: 922-8445. THE 15TH ANNUAL FOP BENEFIT AUCTION is hosted by the Kiwanis Club and sponsored by Hyundai of Santa Maria to benefit FOP research Aug. 3 at the Santa Maria […]