Events in San Luis Obispo today

Holding Pattern is performing at Oak & Otter in San Luis Obispo. The show starts at 1:00 PM local venue time.

Live California reggae fills a lighthouse setting high above the Pacific, with food and drinks available for purchase and access by land or by sea. Eric Cotton and One Love Bomb is an OG California reggae outfit featuring members of Rock Steady Posse, Cardiff Reefers, and Militia of Love, and the project channels California reggae roots with original music. These afternoon concerts have limited capacity and can sell out, so purchasing early helps secure a spot. Ticket options include a land route that provides round trip transportation, or a sea route where attendees paddle to the lighthouse on their own craft. VIP reserved tables include tickets and transportation for eight people along with a couple of bottles of wine. A Sponsor a Band package includes tickets and transportation for eight, the same wine inclusion, plus business recognition on marketing materials, posters, banners, tickets, and acknowledgement on stage.

Mr. Rick's on the Avila Beach boardwalk features classic rock, with food, drinks, and ocean views setting the scene.

Vinylistics 805 brings back Ameega to SLO Brew, pioneers of French boogie funk making a rare return to the Central Coast. Expect a set of signature tracks including "Funkysize Now Baby", "Give Me a Pinch", "I'm Willing", and more. Admission is $35, and the event is for ages 18 and up.

Línea Personal performs at Fremont Theater as part of the Todo Ø Nada Tour. The group from Stockton, California is a fast-rising name in música mexicana, with more than 350 million streams, a Top 6 debut on the Latin Albums chart, and recognition throughout the Latin music scene. Their sound blends traditional Mexican roots with modern influences, and their songs draw on emotion, culture, and real life to connect with listeners.

Live on the Rocks brings a free oceanfront concert to The Cliffs Hotel and Spa featuring The Molly Ringwald Project, an 80s tribute act known for lively sets filled with familiar hits. The setting highlights summer on the Central Coast with dancing, food, and drinks by the sea. Admission is free and family friendly, open to hotel guests and the local community. Valet parking is $30 and self-parking is $20. Attendees may relax on the lawn with blankets and chairs, with low-back chairs encouraged to preserve views of the stage. Food and beverages are available for purchase, and outside food or drink is not permitted. Water refill stations are available in the lobby or at the Marisol Bar.

Catch Zongo All-Stars live at Heritage Square Park. The show is scheduled to start in the afternoon, with ticket availability listed through Bandsintown.

Whiskey Scars makes its debut at the Morro Bay Eagles with a live set of commercial country, blending current hits with classic favorites.

Sunshine Poker League brings a friendly, social poker experience to BA Start Arcade Bar that is designed for newcomers and regulars alike, with no gambling allowed. A $5 donation is appreciated. Players compete for prizes, points, bragging rights, and virtual tokens for the Bar Poker Open, and the top three finishers earn tokens to enter online qualifier tournaments. Those qualifiers can lead to a seat in the $400,000 Bar Poker Open Championship in Las Vegas, where first place pays $100,000. Enjoy cold beer, cocktails, and tasty food while meeting new people, learning the game, or sharpening your skills in a welcoming setting.

A lively, fresh tribute to the music and spirit of the Grateful Dead that celebrates their enduring legacy.

Kick off the week at Devaul Park with local eats, music, and games. Pick up a meal from 805 food trucks, then take part in no-cost games and activities led by the Parks and Recreation Department staff. It is a relaxed chance to reconnect with neighbors and meet new faces in the community. Pack a blanket and chairs to enjoy a picnic at the park, or grab dinner to go.

DeVaul Park in San Luis Obispo sets the scene for a friendly meetup featuring food trucks, music, and games. Hosted by SLO Parks & Rec, the lineup includes Big Wave Sushi with bowls inspired by unrolled rolls, Cubanissimo serving Cuban cuisine, Leslie’s Taqueria with tacos, nachos, and burritos, and Revolve Craft Pizza preparing craft New York style pizza. Expect a relaxed community atmosphere with plenty of flavors and casual fun in the park.

Enjoy a tropical twist on bingo with an evening of games and island flair. A $25 ticket includes eight bingo game cards, pizza with regular and vegetarian options, and one tropical drink. Attendees should bring a humorous or outrageous white elephant gift wrapped inside a sealed paper bag for added surprises. Extra game cards and additional beverages will be available for purchase with cash or checks. Capacity is limited, and tickets must be secured online in advance since there are no sales at the door. Every ticket supports The Monday Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the community.

Set out for a four-night, Tuesday through Saturday campout at Morro Bay State Park, part of a broader series exploring California State Parks. Leader led easy and moderate hikes are offered daily to local highlights, including giant Morro Rock, pygmy oak trees, and a rugged landscape formed largely by volcanic forces. Within the park, saltwater marshes support a thriving bird population, the volcanic peaks Black Hill and Cerro Cabrillo rise above the bay, and the Museum of Natural History adds perspective on the area’s natural features. Expect moderate coastal weather, with summer days often 30 degrees cooler than inland areas. A nearby community located 1.5 miles north of the campground provides gas stations, grocery stores, dining, and other conveniences. The group campground features fire pits, grills, picnic tables, flush toilets, a drinking water spigot, and a camp host, with showers just steps from a secluded group campsite. A large meadow set apart from the main campground offers ample space for tent sites. Sign-up is handled through the Sierra Club website.

Embodied Wisdom: A Living Yogic Practice offers a monthly two hour immersion that translates ancient yoga into lived experience. At Crow's End Retreat Center, each gathering centers on a unique theme explored through yogic teachings, breath practices, kriya, mindful movement, sound, and shared practice. Michaela introduces a timeless teaching and guides an experiential arc of breathwork, pranayama, kriya, and embodiment that nurtures awareness, vitality, resilience, and connection with authentic self. Ana weaves Hatha yoga, breath work, sound healing, meditation, and embodied practice. Rooted in nature’s rhythms and the wisdom of the body, her guidance invites a softening from head to heart, creating space for healing, spaciousness, and aliveness. With a nervous system centered approach, Oceana holds a grounded sanctuary for renewal, self honoring, and a deep return to true nature. Together these modalities support transformation, self discovery, and living wisdom that carries far beyond the mat. About the facilitators: Ana of Oceana Yoga completed up to a 500 hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training at MiraCosta College in San Diego, holds a CPD accredited Health and Wellness Coaching certification, and a Wildcrafting and Herbalism certification from Earth Medicine Institute earned while living off grid on Hawai’i’s Big Island. Her background includes years of meditation and permaculture study at eco villages in California, New Mexico, and Hawai’i. She now shares her work in studios and resorts, through deep dive private journeys, beach silent discos, and crystal bowl sound healing on California’s Central Coast. Michaela Goorahoo, founder of EXPAND+BREATHE, is a 500 hour Integrative Himalayan Yoga Teacher, Pilates instructor, breathwork facilitator, sound and energy healer, and movement educator with more than two decades of experience. Her work blends science, psychology, spirituality, and embodiment. She is a published co author in Frontiers in Physiology with research on diaphragmatic breathing and respiratory efficiency, and she integrates studies from India into accessible practices that combine Integrative Himalayan Yoga, pranayama, kriya, meditation, mantra, movement, and sound. Her teaching invites a remembrance of innate wisdom and a life of presence, purpose, and connection.

Humdinger Brewing - SLO Taproom hosts a friendly Tuesday night poker gathering presented by Sunshine Poker League, a social, beginner friendly league where gambling is not allowed. Players compete for prizes, league points, bragging rights, and Bar Poker Open virtual tokens, with the top three finishers earning tokens they can use in online qualifier tournaments. Those online events offer a path to the $400,000 Bar Poker Open Championship in Las Vegas, where first place awards $100,000. The atmosphere is welcoming for newcomers and seasoned players alike, with cold beer and great food available. A $5 donation is appreciated. Held every Tuesday.

This weekly community market fills Pismo Pier Plaza, beside the PISMO BEACH sign, with more than 40 local artisans, tasty food, and live music near the shoreline. Attendees can enjoy sets from local musicians while taking in coastal views. The atmosphere is family friendly, with face painting and a small play area located a short distance from the market. For event inquiries, email pismosummermarket@gmail.com or message the official Pismo Summer Market Facebook page, and be cautious of online scams.

Catch Dave Tate live at SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel in Pismo Beach. The show starts at 5:00 PM.

Sunshine Poker League brings a friendly, social poker night to BA Start Arcade Bar, designed with beginners in mind and open to everyone. Gambling is prohibited, so the focus stays on fun and community. Players compete for prizes, league points, bragging rights, and Bar Poker Open virtual tokens, with the top three finishers earning tokens that can be used in online qualifier tournaments. Those qualifiers offer a path to the Bar Poker Open Championship in Las Vegas, which features a $400,000 prize pool and a $100,000 first-place award. Cold beer, cocktails, and food are available, creating a relaxed setting to learn the game or sharpen your skills while meeting new people. A $5 donation is appreciated.

This event offers live music and storytelling at the Growing Grounds Downtown store as part of a free series highlighting local performers. This installment features Ricky Berger. The broader lineup for the series includes Derek Senn, Azere Wilson, Emily Laliotis, Natalie Haskins, and Miss Leo.

Sounding Arrow takes the stage with the full band, showcasing new material from the latest record Skyman. Gary Jules and Breezers open the show.

Spanning five blocks, this market features more than 100 vendors. Shop for farm-fresh produce, enjoy crowd-favorite barbecue, sample tasty prepared meals, browse unique crafts, and treat yourself to baked goodies while taking in the entertainment. There is more to discover around every corner.

An intimate night at The Siren in Morro Bay features Scott Kinnebrew’s solo project Sounding Arrow alongside Gary Jules and Breezers. Kinnebrew, known from Truth & Salvage Co., recently unveiled his second Sounding Arrow album, SKYMAN, co-produced with Gary Jules. The record leans into close-to-the-bone storytelling and a rich, spacious sound that blends rock, folk, country, blues, British Invasion influences, R&B, and pop. It was mixed by Bill Reynolds and mastered by Dewey Thomas. Over three decades, Kinnebrew has appeared with artists such as The Black Crowes, The Avett Brothers, The Lumineers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and others, with his former band releasing two albums on Sony’s Megaforce label and performing on late-night television. Gary Jules, recognized for “Mad World” from the Donnie Darko soundtrack, steps from the studio to the stage for this show. The lineup also includes Breezers, the songwriting vehicle of Los Angeles multidisciplinary artist Evan apRoberts. His music draws on the wide-open feel of the American West and years of work in the LA scene, following a 2010 solo debut and extensive touring as a guitarist, bassist, and vocalist with acts including Michael Nau, Pink Mountaintops, Joel Jerome, Little Wings, Kath Bloom, Tall Tales and the Silver Lining, Kings of Convenience, Elisa Randazzo, and Port O’Brien, a band praised by M. Ward in 2008.

Catch an evening of live indie folk and Americana-style music featuring Gary Jules, along with Breezers and Sounding Arrow. This show is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM at The Siren.