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San Luis Obispo · The Central CoastWednesday, April 29, 2026Vol. 1 · No. 1

May 2026 · Community

45 communityevents · updated automatically every 6 hours.

Friday, May 1

  • 5 PM → May 2

    Community

    Spotted Whale Consignment Sale

    Alex Madonna Expo Center · San Luis Obispo

    Event at Alex Madonna Expo Center. See the Madonna Inn calendar for details.

    Source: Madonna Inn

  • 5 PM → May 31

    Community

    Bike Month: Bike After Dark

    The Hub · San Luis Obispo

    Bike related artwork by local creatives from our community. Artwork will be displayed throughout the month of May. For more information, please visit the link above.

    Source: Visit SLO

    Bike Month: Bike After Dark
  • 8 PM

    Community

    Lucas Zelnick

    Fremont Theater · San Luis Obispo

    Live undefined at Fremont Theater.

    Source: Ticketmaster

    Lucas Zelnick

Saturday, May 2

  • 9 AM – 5 PM

    Community

    Cayucos Spring Antique Street Faire

    Ocean Avenue · Cayucos

    Vendors line Ocean Avenue with antiques, vintage clothing, and collectibles. Held twice a year — the spring edition draws regional crowds.

    Source: Cayucos Chamber of Commerce

  • 9 AM – 10 AM

    Community

    Fiction Addiction Book Group

    San Luis Obispo Library · San Luis Obispo

    "Fiction Addiction" is a book group for adults that meets the first Saturday of each month. Bring your own coffee and join in the conversation about a selected work of contemporary fiction. Register for an email meeting reminder, book list, and discussion questions.

    Source: SLO County Library

    Fiction Addiction Book Group
  • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    Community

    Japanese Americans and the American Dream

    San Luis Obispo Library · San Luis Obispo

    Naomi Shibata is a contributing editor and docent for the National Japanese American Historical Society of San Francisco. Her presentation highlights the 20th Century Japanese American experience and reflects on the impact historical events had on the Central Coast community. Naomi is the author of "Bend With the Wind," a…

    Source: SLO County Library

    Japanese Americans and the American Dream
  • 2 PM

    Community

    Shabang Music and Arts Festival

    Dairy Creek Golf Course · San Luis Obispo

    Live undefined at Dairy Creek Golf Course.

    Source: Ticketmaster

    Shabang Music and Arts Festival

Sunday, May 3

  • 1 PM – 4 PM

    Community

    Sip ’n’ Saunter

    Downtown SLO · San Luis Obispo

    Local wineries, beverage providers, restaurants, and caterers from around the county will serve tastings and small bites at downtown retail locations. Attendees can “Sip & Saunter” their way through downtown’s beautiful tree-lined streets, sample some of the Central Coast’s finest food and drink, and discover the unique retailers in San…

    Source: Visit SLO

    Sip ’n’ Saunter
  • 2 PM

    Community

    Shabang Music and Arts Festival

    Dairy Creek Golf Course · San Luis Obispo

    Live undefined at Dairy Creek Golf Course.

    Source: Ticketmaster

    Shabang Music and Arts Festival

Tuesday, May 5

  • 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

    Community

    Noor Free Mobile Health Clinic

    Oceano Library · Oceano

    The SLO Noor Foundation will have their mobile clinic stationed in the Oceano Library Parking lot for free health care consultations and services from 8:30-3:30. Appointments are strongly suggested. La Fundación SLO Noor tendrá su clínica móvil ubicada en el estacionamiento de la Biblioteca de Oceano para consultas y servicios…

    Source: SLO County Library

  • 10 AM – 5:30 PM

    Community

    SLO Library - 3d Printer

    San Luis Obispo Library · San Luis Obispo

    Your appointment is scheduled from opening until 30 minutes before closing. Late arrivals will need to reschedule. Persons wanting to use the 3D printer shall bring their file in a USB drive (in .stl or .obj format) Size and time requirements: No larger than 25 MB.

    Source: SLO County Library

    SLO Library - 3d Printer

Wednesday, May 6

Thursday, May 7

  • 9 AM – 4:30 PM

    Community

    SLO Library - 3d Printer

    San Luis Obispo Library · San Luis Obispo

    Your appointment is scheduled from opening until 30 minutes before closing. Late arrivals will need to reschedule. Persons wanting to use the 3D printer shall bring their file in a USB drive (in .stl or .obj format) Size and time requirements: No larger than 25 MB.

    Source: SLO County Library

    SLO Library - 3d Printer
  • 12 PM

    Community

    The LAST TRIVIA WEDNESDAY

    Bang the Drum Brewery · San Luis Obispo

    Live event at Bang the Drum Brewery. Time TBA — see venue page for details.

    Source: goslo.events

Friday, May 8

  • 12 PM – 1 PM

    Community

    Booked for Lunch at the Cayucos Library

    Cayucos Library · Cayucos

    We meet at the library at noon on the second Friday of every month. Weather permitting, we gather on our beautiful patio. Please come prepared to tell us about your favorite books read this month. Everyone is welcome.

    Source: SLO County Library

    Booked for Lunch at the Cayucos Library
  • 7 PM – 7 PM

    Community

    The Lifespan of a Fact

    San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre · San Luis Obispo

    A whip-smart comedy of fact vs. fiction. Winner of the Ovation, Drama-Logue and Graland awards, Lifespan of a Fact tells the story of a fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker for a prominent but sinking New York magazine. John D’Agata is a talented writer with a transcendent essay about the suicide of a…

    Source: Visit SLO

    The Lifespan of a Fact

Saturday, May 9

Tuesday, May 12

  • 10 AM – 5:30 PM

    Community

    SLO Library - 3d Printer

    San Luis Obispo Library · San Luis Obispo

    Your appointment is scheduled from opening until 30 minutes before closing. Late arrivals will need to reschedule. Persons wanting to use the 3D printer shall bring their file in a USB drive (in .stl or .obj format) Size and time requirements: No larger than 25 MB.

    Source: SLO County Library

    SLO Library - 3d Printer

Wednesday, May 13

Thursday, May 14

  • 9 AM – 4:30 PM

    Community

    SLO Library - 3d Printer

    San Luis Obispo Library · San Luis Obispo

    Your appointment is scheduled from opening until 30 minutes before closing. Late arrivals will need to reschedule. Persons wanting to use the 3D printer shall bring their file in a USB drive (in .stl or .obj format) Size and time requirements: No larger than 25 MB.

    Source: SLO County Library

    SLO Library - 3d Printer

Friday, May 15

  • 11:30 AM – 1 PM

    Community

    Sensory Movie for Adults with Disabilities

    Atascadero Library · Atascadero

    Join us for a Sensory Movie for Adults with Disabilities. The movie this month will be Kung Fu Panda 4 . Please feel free to bring lunch or a snack to enjoy while watching the movie.

    Source: SLO County Library

    Sensory Movie for Adults with Disabilities
  • 7 PM – 7 PM

    Community

    The Lifespan of a Fact

    San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre · San Luis Obispo

    A whip-smart comedy of fact vs. fiction. Winner of the Ovation, Drama-Logue and Graland awards, Lifespan of a Fact tells the story of a fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker for a prominent but sinking New York magazine. John D’Agata is a talented writer with a transcendent essay about the suicide of a…

    Source: Visit SLO

    The Lifespan of a Fact

Saturday, May 16

  • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    Community

    Between the Lines Book Group

    Atascadero Library · Atascadero

    Between the Lines is a monthly book discussion group for adults. We read a selection of fiction and non-fiction books. Join us on the 3rd Saturday of the month for a fun discussion, as well as coffee, tea and light snacks provided by Friends of the Atascadero Library.

    Source: SLO County Library

    Between the Lines Book Group
  • 10:30 AM – 12 PM

    Community

    TLC: Weekly English Conversation Group

    San Luis Obispo Library · San Luis Obispo

    The Literacy Connection is excited to announce our English Conversation Club happening every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30am - 12:00pm. All levels are welcome! This is a friendly, casual environment to: - Practice speaking English - Meet other adult ESL learners - Participate in fun conversation activities This is a…

    Source: SLO County Library

    TLC: Weekly English Conversation Group

Tuesday, May 19

  • 10 AM – 11 AM

    Community

    Shandon Book Dragons (Book Club)

    Shandon Library · Shandon

    Come to the Library to review our current selection and enjoy a light snack!

    Source: SLO County Library

    Shandon Book Dragons (Book Club)
  • 10 AM – 5:30 PM

    Community

    SLO Library - 3d Printer

    San Luis Obispo Library · San Luis Obispo

    Your appointment is scheduled from opening until 30 minutes before closing. Late arrivals will need to reschedule. Persons wanting to use the 3D printer shall bring their file in a USB drive (in .stl or .obj format) Size and time requirements: No larger than 25 MB.

    Source: SLO County Library

    SLO Library - 3d Printer

Wednesday, May 20

Thursday, May 21

  • 9 AM – 4:30 PM

    Community

    SLO Library - 3d Printer

    San Luis Obispo Library · San Luis Obispo

    Your appointment is scheduled from opening until 30 minutes before closing. Late arrivals will need to reschedule. Persons wanting to use the 3D printer shall bring their file in a USB drive (in .stl or .obj format) Size and time requirements: No larger than 25 MB.

    Source: SLO County Library

    SLO Library - 3d Printer

Friday, May 22

Saturday, May 23

  • 10:30 AM – 12 PM

    Community

    TLC: Weekly English Conversation Group

    San Luis Obispo Library · San Luis Obispo

    The Literacy Connection is excited to announce our English Conversation Club happening every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30am - 12:00pm. All levels are welcome! This is a friendly, casual environment to: - Practice speaking English - Meet other adult ESL learners - Participate in fun conversation activities This is a…

    Source: SLO County Library

    TLC: Weekly English Conversation Group
  • 7 PM

    Community

    Let There Be Lesbians presents ~ SPRUNG

    SLO Brew Rock · San Luis Obispo

    Let There Be Lesbians is bringing a full field of queers for a night of drag, dancing, and the kind of energy youll be talking about all summer. The first hour is yours (78PM). Come in, settle in, find your people. Well have games to play side by side, puzzles,…

    Source: Ticketmaster

    Let There Be Lesbians presents ~ SPRUNG
  • 8 PM

    Community

    Straight Tequila Night: ???90s Country Tribute

    Fremont Theater · San Luis Obispo

    Live undefined at Fremont Theater.

    Source: Ticketmaster

    Straight Tequila Night: ???90s Country Tribute

Tuesday, May 26

  • 10 AM – 11:30 AM

    Community

    Nipomo Book Discussion Group

    Nipomo Library · Nipomo

    Bring your coffee and settle in to discuss each month's book selection.

    Source: SLO County Library

    Nipomo Book Discussion Group
  • 10 AM – 5:30 PM

    Community

    SLO Library - 3d Printer

    San Luis Obispo Library · San Luis Obispo

    Your appointment is scheduled from opening until 30 minutes before closing. Late arrivals will need to reschedule. Persons wanting to use the 3D printer shall bring their file in a USB drive (in .stl or .obj format) Size and time requirements: No larger than 25 MB.

    Source: SLO County Library

    SLO Library - 3d Printer

Wednesday, May 27

Thursday, May 28

  • 9 AM – 4:30 PM

    Community

    SLO Library - 3d Printer

    San Luis Obispo Library · San Luis Obispo

    Your appointment is scheduled from opening until 30 minutes before closing. Late arrivals will need to reschedule. Persons wanting to use the 3D printer shall bring their file in a USB drive (in .stl or .obj format) Size and time requirements: No larger than 25 MB.

    Source: SLO County Library

    SLO Library - 3d Printer

Friday, May 29

  • 1 PM – 4:30 PM

    Community

    SLO Library - 3d Printer

    San Luis Obispo Library · San Luis Obispo

    3D Printer: Make an appointment Have a project you'd like us to print? Check our 3D Printer Use Procedures & Policy . Size and time requirements: No larger than 25 MB. Print should be no more than 6” inches wide by 6” inches long by 6” inches in height and…

    Source: SLO County Library

    SLO Library - 3d Printer
  • 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

    Community

    Cal Poly Soundings

    Pavilion at the Performing Arts Center · San Luis Obispo

    Music technology and composition students partner with contemporary repertory dancers to create an evening of original music and choreography in collaboration with visiting artists from [Switch~ Ensemble].

    Source: Visit SLO

    Cal Poly Soundings

Saturday, May 30

  • 10:30 AM – 12 PM

    Community

    Stewards of the Land: the Multiracial Roots of Environmentalism

    San Luis Obispo Library · San Luis Obispo

    Join Professor Stevie Ruiz of CSU Northridge as he discusses his new book, "Stewards of the Land." In this compelling history of the environmental movement, Stevie Ruiz reassesses the movement and reveals that it has always been a multiracial endeavor. From Southern California berry fields to Japanese American concentration camps,…

    Source: SLO County Library

    Stewards of the Land: the Multiracial Roots of Environmentalism
  • 10:30 AM – 12 PM

    Community

    TLC: Weekly English Conversation Group

    San Luis Obispo Library · San Luis Obispo

    The Literacy Connection is excited to announce our English Conversation Club happening every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30am - 12:00pm. All levels are welcome! This is a friendly, casual environment to: - Practice speaking English - Meet other adult ESL learners - Participate in fun conversation activities This is a…

    Source: SLO County Library

    TLC: Weekly English Conversation Group
  • 11 AM → May 31

    Community

    Greek Festival

    Madonna Inn · San Luis Obispo

    Event at Madonna Inn. See the Madonna Inn calendar for details.

    Source: Madonna Inn

  • 12 PM

    Community

    Karaoke

    The Bunker · San Luis Obispo

    Karaoke with John

    Source: goslo.events