JUNE

This month is hot and lucky with a Friday the 13th, Dad’s Day, the end of school and the first day of summer all in one month, plus plenty of exciting events. Here’s just a few to start your summer off right.

ORCUTT, June 3: One plus one equals summer fun at the Summer Concert, 7:30 p.m. at Unity Chapel of Light, 1165 Stubblefield Road. Big Band Jazz, Central City Swing and Cabrillo High School will bring on Le Jazz Hot! Donation. Info: 937-3025.

SOLVANG, June 6 to July 27: Prepare ye! The Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts presents one of the most popular rock musicals of all time, “Godspell,” based loosely on the Gospels and parables of Jesus. PCPA’s production coincides with the 1970 musical’s first Broadway revival scheduled for this summer. It plays with a live band on stage at the outdoor Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., at 8 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Tickets: $19.75 to $30.50, students and children $15.25 to $19.25. Senior discounts available. Info: 922-8313 or www.solvangtheaterfest.org.

LOS OLIVOS, June 7: Enjoy live jazz, food and wine from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the 4th annual Los Olivos Jazz and Olive Festival, with Stefan Karlsson and Friends, plus Mo-tet, featuring Bobby Bradford. Tickets: $35, at The Book Loft in Solvang, and in Los Olivos at the Judith Hale Gallery. Info: 325-2345.

ARROYO GRANDE, June 7 and 8: Get fired up with The Everybody Can Dance Ballet Company, and guest choreographer and dancer Jordi Ribera, who will stage the world premiere of “Spanish Fire” at 7 p.m. Saturday, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave. Also on the program are “Cinderella,” Chopiniana” and “Giselle.” Tickets: $15, children $7. Info: 489-9444, or www.clarkcenter.org.

ARROYO GRANDE, June 8 and 22: Kick off your summer at the 3rd Annual Village Summer Concert Series at the Rotary Bandstand on the Village Green in the Historic Village of

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Arroyo Grande. The June 8th show features Cal Poly’s University Jazz Band No. 1 and the Cal Poly Jazz Combo. On June 22 catch VOCE and the Cuesta Chamber Singers. Concerts start at 1 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic to enjoy. Free. Info: 473-2250 or www.ArroyoGrandeVillage.org.

AVILA BEACH, June 10: Set sail on your “Wooden Ships” to hear Crosby, Stills and Nash at the third annual Avila Beach Music Festival at 7 p.m. at the Avila Beach Resort. The group is known for songs such as “Teach Your Children,” “Wooden Ships,” “Dark Star” and “Just A Song Before I Go.” Tickets: $60 to $95, proceeds benefit OPTIONS Family of Services. Info: 772-6066, Ext. 101 or www.vallitix.com.

SANTA MARIA, June 13: Get lucky with Mission Improvable as they celebrate dads with a comedy performance at 7 p.m. in the Acoustic Lounge at the Santa Maria Town Center, second floor near Sears. Come participate in this family friendly show and treat dad to a special night out. Tickets at the door: $8. Info: 886-8355; for a discount coupon visit www.missionimprovable.org.

ORCUTT and SANTA MARIA, June 14: Got art? Los Padres Artist Guild hosts its 6th annual Studio and Garden Tour and Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour books are available for $10, admits two to see works by local artists at seven local galleries. Info: Jean Rittenberg at 934-3433.

LOMPOC, June 23: Music is in the air for the “Festival of Music,” the summer concert presented by the Lompoc Pops at 7:30 p.m. in the Lompoc Civic Auditorium, 213 South L St. Tickets: $15, students and children 12 and younger $5. Info: 735-6463.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, June 28: Laugh it up for a good cause. The 1 Dream Foundation hosts two of the biggest names in comedy when Jon Lovitz and D.L. Hughley headline the Summer Comedy Jam fundraiser, with emcee Andrew Kennedy, at 8 p.m. at the Madonna Inn Expo Center, 100 Madonna Road. The show will contain adult material and is not suitable for young children. VIP seating includes complimentary food and beverages one hour before and after the show. Tickets: $49 to $89, VIP $149, proceeds benefit the 1 Dream Foundation, providing educational and mentoring opportunities for disadvantaged students from Africa, Europe and South America. Info: www.vallitix.com or www.1dreamfoundation.com.

CHILD’S PLAY

ORCUTT, June 23 to 27: The sun will come out for a Pismo Beach Youth Theater weeklong summer camp, for ages 6 to 14, all about the musical “Annie.” Camp meets 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at Your Orcutt Youth Organization, 725 E. Foster. A production of the musical will be performed on the final day of camp. Cost: $140. Info: 934-0477 or pismobeachyouththeater.com.

SANTA BARBARA, May 31: Art from Scrap Workshops for artists of all ages are held at the 302 E. Cota St. Have fun making “Small Houses,” 10 a.m. to noon. Cost: $6 per person. Children age 5 and younger must be under adult supervision. Info: 884-0459 or www.artfromscrap.org.

SANTA BARBARA, June 4: “Take Time Out for Stories!” as the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., invites children, their parents and grandparents to listen to stories selected from works illustrated in the museum’s exhibition, “Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes.” Stories are read 3 to 3:30 p.m. in the Robert and Marlene Veloz Children’s Gallery. Free. Info: 962-1661 or www.sbma.net.

SANTA MARIA, June 30 to Aug. 10: Good grief, Charlie Brown! It’s another Pismo Beach Youth Theater summer camp, for ages 5 to 12, all about the musical “Snoopy!” Ages 5 to 9 meet 9 to 10:30 a.m., and ages 9 to 12 meet 9 a.m. to noon, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Temple Beth El, 1501 E. Alvin St. A production of the musical will be performed at the Pismo Beach Veteran's Center the weekend of Aug. 8. Cost: $125. Info: 934-0477 or pismobeachyouththeater.com.

EXTRA, EXTRA

AVILA BEACH, to Nov. 28: “Art on the Beach at Avila” continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays in the Plaza near the Avila Pier, weather permitting. Central Coast artists from SLO county will be painting, drawing, displaying and selling their original works of art. Each week an artist will select a work to be raffled to benefit the El Camino Art Association’s Scholarship Fund for local high school students. Info: 773-2383.

SANTA BARBARA, June 5: Lobero Associates presents a “Hat’s Off Luncheon” honoring actress Juliet Mills and featuring pianist Gil Rosas at 11:30 a.m. at the Four Seasons Biltmore. Tickets: $150, proceeds benefit the Lobero Associates programs. Info: Marianne Clark at 966-4946, Ext. 611.

SANTA MARIA, June 1: Dance the afternoon away to music by the Leo Juarez Combo from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 E. Park Ave. All ages welcome. Cost: $5, includes refreshments. Info: Info: Ardeth Cox at 925-3775.

IN CONCERT

MONTECITO, May 30: The Montrose Music Series presents soul legend Jackie Payne and guitarist Steve Edmonson at 8 p.m. at the Montecito Country Club. Cocktails and a pasta dinner are served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $55. Info: 963-0761 or www.lobero.com.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, May 30 to June 6: Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., presents acoustic music shows at 8 p.m. (7 p.m. Sunday). Nathan Temby performs on Friday, May 30. Near Miss Mallet entertains on Saturday. Catch Cuesta Jazz Band on Tuesday. Attila and Dave Project take the mic on Friday, June 6. No cover charge. Info: 541-5888 or www.linnaeas.com.

SANTA BARBARA, June 1: Lobero Live presents the Charles Lloyd New Quartet at 8 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. Tickets $35 and $35. Info: 963-0761 or www.lobero.com.

SANTA MARIA, June 1: Support your local bands at MotionZ, second level of the Town Center Mall. Shaolin Finger Jabb and other bands will perform 5 to 7 p.m. Cover charge: $6. Info: 922-6922.

SANTA MARIA, June 6: It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing, and the Vintner’s Lounge at the Radisson Hotel, 3455 Skyway Drive (next to the Santa Maria Airport), has the “Swinging Forties.” Enjoy music of the era performed by the incomparable Miss Jane Russell with her crew, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Food and beverage is served and there is no cover or minimum. Who could ask for anything more? Info: 928-8000.

DANCE EVENTS

SAN LUIS OBISPO, May 31: Mahalo! Live Hawaiian music and Polynesian dancing comes to Cal Poly’s Spanos Theatre at 7 p.m. with a musical celebration of Hawaiian, Tahitian and Maori culture presented by local Hawaiian song and dance group Na Mele o ke Kai. Tickets: $10 to $25. Info: 756-2787 or www.pacslo.org.

SANTA MARIA, June 30 to Aug. 1: An advanced 5-week summer intensive for ages 11 to 21, offering classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, ballroom, stage makeup and much more, is offered by Everybody Can Dance. Enrollment is now open and admission is by audition. Classes meet 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at 800 S. Broadway. Info and to schedule an audition: 937-6753.

ON STAGE

OCEANO, to June 8: You’ll find “Muskie Love,” a musical, laugh-a-minute fish tale, set on the shores of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and loosely based on Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” playing at the Great American Melodrama, 1863 Pacific Blvd. (Highway 1). This show has it all, from a Fish and Game Warden to the Green Bay Packers. And don’t miss the scrumptious “The Culinary Cabaret” Vaudeville Review. Shows are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. Stay for the Holiday Vaudeville Revue, and try the grub and drink served by the in-house pub. Tickets: $16 and $19, seniors, students and military $14 and $17, children 12 and younger $12 and $15. Info: 489-2499.

SANTA BARBARA, ends May 31: Theater UCSB presents the 2008 UCSB New Plays Festival, a showcase of original work by UCSB student playwrights. The plays are performed at 8 p.m. each night, and 2 p.m. Sundays, in the Performing Arts Theatre at UCSB. Tickets: $17, seniors, students and UCSB faculty and staff $13. Info: 893-7221 or www.dramadance.ucsb.edu.

SANTA MARIA, May 30 to June 1: The Santa Maria Civic Theater opens its doors and stage to young new directors with new visions with special weekend shows. First up, “The Shape of Things” by Neil LaBute, playing at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12. Info: 922-4442 or www.smct.org.

SHELL BEACH, to Aug. 31: Avast, me hearties! “The Pirates of Pirate’s Cove Murder Mystery” is a rollicking pirate adventure filled with booty and murder on the high seas. The murder mystery dinner theater is presented by Murder In Mind Productions, at 5 p.m. Sundays at The Spyglass Inn Restaurant, 2703 Spyglass Drive. Attire is casual, or dress as your favorite pirate and join in the fun as you help solve the mystery of who killed Captain Jack Peacock. Children younger than 7 may not attend. Reservations are a must. Tickets: $48.95, includes dinner, show, tax and wait staff gratuity. Info: 489-3875 or www.murderinmind.com.

MAKE MUSIC

ARROYO GRANDE, June 4 to 6: The Gran Cortina Singers welcome anyone age 55 and older to join them. They practice 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Friday at Cortina D’Arroyo Grande, 241 N. Courtland. Info: 473-2770.

ARROYO GRANDE, June 3: Lucia Mar School District Adult education welcomes singers from high school through adults to join the Arroyo Grande Community Chorus. The chorus meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. throughout the school term in Room 150 at Arroyo Grande High School, 495 Valley Road. Info: 489-1814.

ORCUTT, June 3: The Central City Chordsmen practice 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, corner of Bradley and Patterson. Everyone is invited to come listen, and male singers to participate. Info: 934-0399.

ORCUTT, June 2: The Coastal Voices is seeking singers of all vocal ranges. Rehearsals are 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3945 S. Bradley Road. Info: 934-2494.

SANTA MARIA, June 3: The Silvertones invite the community to join in their nostalgic sing-along of songs from 1890 to 1955. Get a blast from the past and share in the fun, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Maria Del Sol, 1405 E. Main. Info: 937-7972.

SANTA MARIA, June 5: The Tri-City Sound Chorus of Sweet Adelines invites women of all ages to sing and perform with them. Practice is 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays in Stahnke Hall at Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 4725 S. Bradley Road. Info: 736-7572.

SANTA YNEZ, June 5: The Valley Wind Ensemble invites newcomers who can read music and have their own instrument to join this community band of brass, woodwind and percussion players. Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. Thursdays in the Music Room of Santa Ynez High School. Info: 686-4489 or e-mail e.larrabee@verizon.net.

ON SCREEN

LOS OLIVOS, June 6: The Wildling Art Museum presents Free Friday Flicks, featuring two documentaries that screened at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival last year and were produced by local filmmakers, with a discussion. “Arctic Expedition” and “Desperate Measures: The Dilemma of the South African Elephant” will be shown beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Stacy Hall at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui St., plus there’s popcorn, cookies, wine and soft drinks. Free. Info: 688-1082 or www.wildlingmuseum.org.

THE WRITE STUFF

CENTRAL COAST, June 1 deadline: The 3rd Annual West Coast Author Premiere is looking for authors, speakers and readers to participate. The event is July 11 to 13 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, Calif. If you are a published author and would like to be a speaker and/or wish to read from your books, then visit www.freewebs.com/wcauthorpremere to download an application and sign up by June 1. Info: Robin Gorley at 934-3013 or e-mail westcoastreserve@yahoo.com.

LOS OLIVOS, June 1: The Fifth Annual Poetry Reading, hosted by the Wildling Art Museum, 2948 Nojoqui St., Suite 4 from 3 to 5 p.m., features poems about nature by four well-known poets from Santa Barbara County: Bettina T. Barrett, Michael Hannon, Lois Klein and Paul J. Willis, plus a concert by Celtic harpist and vocalist Lorin Grean. A wine and cheese reception is after the readings. Free. Info: 688-1082 or www.wildlingmuseum.org.

SANTA MARIA, May 31: A used book sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Friendshop, 420 S. Broadway. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 503.

GET SOME CLASS

GROVER BEACH, June 2: Jason Sumabat, award-winning choreographer and director for the Central Coast Follies, offers intermediate and beginner tap dance classes at 1 p.m. Monday at 1030 Huston St. Cost: $45 per month (first class is free). Info: 489-9691.

SANTA BARBARA, May 31: Learn ballroom dancing at the Carrillo Recreation Center, corner of Anapamu and Carrillo streets. Lessons are from 7 to 8 p.m. Cost: $5. Live orchestra ballroom dancing is 8 to 11 p.m. Cost: $10. Info: 967-1819.

SANTA MARIA, June 2: Mission Improvable offers comedy acting classes for youth from 4 to 5:30 p.m.; adult classes are 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Acoustic Lounge at Town Center East. Come watch or join them in word games, theater exercises and group activities to challenge the mind and make you smile. Cost: $5 per class. Info: 474-8945 or www.missionimprovable.org.

SANTA MARIA, June 2 and 3: The Central Coast Swing Dance Club offers dance classes at The Maverick Saloon, 510 S. Broadway. Learn salsa at 7 p.m. Monday and West Coast Swing at 7 p.m. Tuesday with instructor Jim Wheaton, followed by open dancing. No experience or partner required. Cost: $10 per class, open dancing is free. Info: 937-1574 or www.centralcoastswingdance.com.

ART SESSIONS

LOMPOC, June 3 The Lompoc Valley Art Association meets at 7 p.m. at the Alpha Clubhouse, 704 E. Ocean Ave. Metal sculptor and teacher Harold Collins will show and discuss his work. Info: 737-1129.

SANTA BARBARA, May 30: The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation presents New Mexican “santero” (carver and painter of sacred figures) and archaeologist Charles M. Carrillo, who will discuss and show his work at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel at El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, 123 E. Canon Perdido St. Cost: $10, SBTHP members free. Info: 965-0093 or www.sbthp.org.

CALL FOR ARTISTS

SANTA BARBARA, June 1 deadline: Upwardly Mobile, a magazine for mobile, manufactured and modular living, will be featuring artists who submit work related to this housing style. Selected work will be featured at the launching party in July and in future issues of the magazine. The magazine also features architectural and designer renderings and drawings, as well as photographs of well designed mobile and manufactured homes. Send submissions to toni@umhmag.com. Info: Toni Gump at 687-5222.

MUSEUMS

ARROYO GRANDE, May 31 and June 1: The Barn, 127 Short St., is the South County Historical Society’s Museum Annex and houses antique vehicles, fire equipment, printing presses and agricultural artifacts. Hours are noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free. Info: www.southcountyhistory.org.

ARROYO GRANDE, May 31 and June 1: The Heritage House, 126 Mason St., was built in the late 1800s and houses period clothing, photographs, kitchen items and more. Docents provide information. Hours are noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free. Info: www.southcountyhistory.org.

ARROYO GRANDE, May 31 and June 1: The Santa Manuela Schoolhouse, 127 Short St., is a one-room schoolhouse, built in 1901. Docents provide information. Hours are noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free. Info: www.southcountyhistory.org.

GUADALUPE: The Guadalupe Cultural Arts and Education Center, 1065 Guadalupe St. (Highway 1), is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Info: 568-3990.

GUADALUPE: The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, 1055 Guadalupe St., preserves the geology, flora and fauna of the dunes environment and its multi-cultural history. It features natural science exhibits and the Cecil B. DeMille Lost City exhibit of artifacts from the film location for his 1923 movie “The Ten Commandments.” Tour hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Sunday. Donation: $2, children 11 and younger free. Info: 343-2455 or www.dunescenter.org.

GUADALUPE, May 31 and June 1: Rancho de Guadalupe Historical Museum, 1005 Guadalupe St., is open 1 to 3 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 343-5901.

LOMPOC: The Artesia School House Museum, West Chestnut Avenue and North H St., is an authentically restored one-room school house, that served Lompoc Valley children from 1876 to 1961. Hours are 2 to 4 p.m. the fourth Sunday each month, except holidays. Admission: $1. Info: 736-3888.

LOMPOC, June 2 to 5: Fabing-McKay-Spanne House, 207 North “L” St. is a restored turn-of-the-century home featuring a carriage house, reference room and the anchor of the USS Chauncey, a destroyer wrecked off the nearby coast during the 1923 Honda Point tragedy, the Navy’s largest peace-time disaster. Hours are 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday and Thursday, and the fourth Saturday each month. Donation. Info: 735-4626.

LOMPOC: La Purisima Mission, 2295 Purisima Road, offers a guided tour at 1 p.m. except when special events are scheduled. Advance tour reservations required for groups larger than 10. Info: 733-3713; groups: 733-1303, or www.lapurisimamission.org.

LOMPOC: The Lompoc Museum, 200 South H St., is open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Donation: $1. Info: 736-3888.

LOS OLIVOS, to June 15: The Wildling Art Museum, 2329 Jonata St., presents “Abbrescia’s Passion: Plein-air Paintings of Glacier National Park,” works by landscape painter Joseph Leonard Abbrescia (1936-2005). Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Cost: $2, members and children admitted free. Info: 688-1082 or www.wildlingmuseum.org.

NIPOMO, May 31 and June 1: The Dana Adobe, 671 South Oakglen Ave., begun in 1839 and completed in 1851, is the most historically significant remaining residence on the Central California Coast, an architectural blend of Hispanic, American and Chumash cultures. Tours are noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Special tours, schools and group tours are also available. Donation. Info: 929-5679 or www.danaadobe.org.

SAN LUIS OBISPO: The Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum, 801 Grand Ave., exhibits historical maps of the United States from World War I to the present, artifacts contributed by local residents, and photos and biographies of area veterans. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday. Children very welcome. Free. Info: 543-1763.

SAN LUIS OBISPO: Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa exhibits historical artifacts, including Chumash Indian vessels, religious vestments and the original mission altar. Free. Info: 546-6850.

SAN LUIS OBISPO: The San Luis Obispo County Museum and History Center, 696 Monterey St., features a simulated 1880s San Luis Obispo kitchen, laundry room and parlor where women took on the full-time job of keeping house and cooking using many “modern kitchen gadgets.” Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Free. Info: 543-0638.

SANTA BARBARA, May 31 to Aug. 10: The Contemporary Arts Forum, 653 Paseo Nuevo, presents “The Bellwether Effect: At the Forefront of Design.” An opening reception is 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, and Monday by appointment only. Donation. Info: 966.5373, Ext. 14.

SANTA BARBARA: The Gladwin Planetarium, at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol, invites you to experience the wonders of the night sky as never before with a fully digital star projection system. Tickets: $4 per person with paid museum admission, members free. Museum admission: $8, seniors and teens $7, children $5, ages 2 and younger, free. Info: 682-4711 or www.sbnature.org.

SANTA BARBARA: The Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara in the Bronfman Family Jewish Community Center, 524 Chapala St., is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Free. Info: 963-6754, Ext. 108, or www.jewishsantabarbara.org.

SANTA BARBARA: The Karpeles Manuscript Library, 21 W. Anapamu St., houses the world’s largest private holding of original manuscripts and documents of literature, science, religion, history and art. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Free. Info: 962-5322.

SANTA BARBARA: The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Road, is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The Garden Shop and Garden Growers Nursery are open during all visitor hours. Info: 682-4726 Ext. 101, or www.sbbg.org.

SANTA BARBARA: The Santa Barbara Historical Society, 136 E. De La Guerra St., is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Info: 966-1279 or www.santabarbaramuseum.com.

SANTA BARBARA, to June 29: The Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum, 15 E. De la Guerra St., with the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation and Sullivan Goss-An American Gallery, present “Views to Vistas: Impressions of Lockwood de Forest (1850-1932),” a rare exhibit featuring oil paintings and sketches by the prominent American Orientalist and plein air painter, from early New York works to his later works in Santa Barbara and California. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Thursday to Sunday. Cost: $4, ages 16 and younger free. Info: 965-0093 or www.sbthp.org.

SANTA BARBARA: The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Suite 190, houses a quarter-scale working replica of the Lougheed Brothers’ F-1 Seaplane, with its 18-foot wingspan. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Admission: $6, seniors, students and youth $3, children ages 1 to 5 $1. Info: 962-8404 or www.sbmm.org.

SANTA BARBARA: The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday. Cost: $9, seniors, students and children ages 6 to 17 $6. Free Sundays. Info: 963-4364 or www.sbma.net. Current exhibitions:

To June 15: “Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes: The Art of Children’s Books,” an interactive art adventure in the Robert and Marlene Veloz Children’s Gallery. Hours are 3 to 5 p.m. weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. weekends.

To Aug. 17: “It’s All About Me: California Artists’ Self Portraits,” images of artists by artist from the 1940s to the present.

To Aug. 27: “A Tibet Exhibition 1938: Selected Gifts from Two Explorers,” paintings, sculptures and ritual objects collected by explorers F. Bailey Vanderhoef Jr. and Wilbur L. Cummings Jr.

Continuing: “Identities,” contemporary art from Asia, Europe, and the Americas; “From Geisha to Ghosts: Leading Ladies of Japanese Woodblock Prints”; “Picture Stories: The Art of Europe and the Americas,” works by DŸrer, Rembrandt, Monet, Dali, Motherwell and O’Keeffe; Siqueiros’ mural “Portrait of Mexico Today” and The Children’s Gallery.

SANTA BARBARA, to Nov. 2: The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol Road, presents “GIANTS: African Dinosaurs.” Come face-to-face with these prehistoric skeletal giants in an interactive dinosaur experience. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Cost: $8, seniors and teens $7, children $5, ages 2 and younger, free. Info: 682-4711 or www.sbnature.org.

SANTA BARBARA: The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation is open noon to 4 p.m. Thursday to Sunday. Admission: $3, free for Trust members. Info: www.sbthp.org.

SANTA BARBARA: The Santa Barbara Zoo, 500 Ninos Drive, has two highly endangered snow leopards on view. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Cost: $9, seniors 60 and older, and children age 2 to 12 $7, under age 2 admitted free. Parking: $3. Info: 962-5339 or www.santabarbarazoo.org.

SANTA BARBARA: The Ty Warner Sea Center, 211 Stearns Wharf, presents “SHARKS …bite size,” an exhibit that brings you face-to-face with sharks and reveals fascinating facts about their biology, anatomy, and struggle for survival. Learn more about the species found in the Santa Barbara Channel and the impact humans have on sharks and their habitats. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Cost: $8, seniors and teens $7, children $5, ages 2 and younger, free. Info: 962-2526 or www.sbnature.org.

SANTA MARIA, June 3 and 5: The historic Santa Maria City Hall, 110 E. Cook St., is open 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., by reservation only. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 1117.

SANTA MARIA: The Santa Maria Natural History Museum, 412 S. McClelland, invites visitors to enjoy multisensory exhibits with a regional focus. “Titans of the Pacific,” features a life-size killer whale, great white shark and dolphins. There’s a beaver habitat, bat barn and “touch” table, plus the new exhibit and original video “From the Beginning, Under the Sea,” about plate tectonics and how they relate to our local area. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday; and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Donation. Info: 614-0806 or www.naturalhistorysantamaria.com.

SANTA MARIA, May 30 to June 1: The Santa Maria Museum of Flight, 3015 Airpark Drive, features early aviation and present-day displays of aircraft and artifacts. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $5, seniors $4, ages 12 to 18 $3, children 6 to 12 $1. Info: 922-8758.

SANTA MARIA: The Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 705 S. McClelland St., has a 3,000 gallon shark tank, a paleontology dig, live rain forest friends, the creation station, a shipwreck and the Mars terrain climbing wall. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday , 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, closed Sunday. Cost: $6; children 2 and younger $1, seniors 65 and older $5. Info: 928-8414 or www.smvdiscoverymuseum.org.

SANTA MARIA: The Santa Maria Valley Historical Museum, 616 S. Broadway, houses local ranch memorabilia, a room honoring Capt. G. Allan Hancock and artifacts of the Central Coast. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Donation. Info: Richard Chenoweth at 922-3130.

SANTA MARIA, May 31 and June 1: The Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum, Santa Maria Town Center Mall, second floor, preserves the railroad heritage of California, the Central Coast and Santa Maria Valley. The museum features exhibits, vintage rolling stock and a large model railroad. Hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Info: 714-4927 or www.smvrhm.org.

SANTA YNEZ: The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum, 3596 Sagunto St., is open noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Admission: $4, ages 15 and younger admitted free. Info: 688-7889 or www.syvm.org.

SOLVANG, to June 22: The Elverh¿j Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way at Second St., presents “California Dreaming,” photography of Rock and Roll history by Henry Diltz. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and noon to 4 p.m. Friday to Sunday. Suggested donation is $3, museum members and children 12 and younger admitted free. Info: 686-1211 or www.elverhoj.org.

SOLVANG: The Motorcycle Museum, 320 Alisal Road, displays vintage motorcycles. Cost: $5, children under 10 free with parent or guardian. Info: 686-9522.

SOLVANG: Old Mission Santa Ines, 1760 Mission Dr., features hand-painted murals by Indian artists, European art and sculptures, a garden and more. Cost: $3, free for children 12 and younger. Info: 688-4815.

ART GALLERIES

ARROYO GRANDE: Carried Away Art, 1200 E. Grand Ave., is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Free. Info: 481-4364 or www.carriedawayart.com.

AVILA BEACH: Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, 1215 Avila Bay Drive, is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Info: 595-7302.

AVILA BEACH: Salisbury Fine Art Gallery, 1250 San Luis Bay Dr., is open noon to 5 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. Info: 878-8374.

AVILA BEACH: Visions Art Gallery, 425 First St., features works in various mediums by nationally and internationally known artists. Info: 772-5083 or 595-2230.

LOMPOC, June 3 to 30: The Cypress Gallery, 119 E. Cypress Ave., presents “Nature Feeds My Soul,” watercolors by Diane Atturio. An artist’s reception is 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Free. Info: 737-1129.

LOMPOC: The Grossman Gallery at the Lompoc Library, 501 E. North Ave., is open noon to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and noon to 6 p.m. Friday to Sunday. Free. Info: 875-8787.

LOMPOC, ends May 31: Inter-Valley Animals (VIVA), 133 North “D” St., presents watercolors by Lompoc artist Carol Patton, who is donating 30 percent of the sales to VIVA. Patton will also paint commissioned animal portraits to help raise funds for the no-kill cat shelter and foster-until-adopted dog program. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays or by appointment. Info: 735-6741 or e-mail www.carolepattonwatercolors.com.

LOMPOC: Lompoc Valley Hospital, 508 E. Hickory Ave., exhibits works by members of the Lompoc Valley Art Association in the lobby. Info: 737-3300.

LOS ALAMOS: Gallery Art Brut, 458 Bell St., presents works by Nipomo artist Rupert Trinidad and California Impressionists of the 30s and 40s. The gallery also features fine art, antiques and represents a dozen Central Coast artists. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Info: 344-4440.

LOS OLIVOS, June 1 to July 31: Carina Cellars, 2900 Grand Ave., presents photographs by Kim Jacoby. An artist’s reception is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Info: 688-2459 or www.carinacellars.com.

LOS OLIVOS, ends May 31: Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., presents “Colorfields,” impressionistic landscapes in oil by B.J. Stapen. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Info: 688-7517.

LOS OLIVOS: The Judith Hale South Gallery, 2884 and 2890 Grand Ave., is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Info: 693-1233.

NIPOMO: The Mission Community Bank on Tefft St. features art displays by local artists from the El Camino Art Association. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Free. Info: 929-2440.

ORCUTT, June 1 to 30: The David Ryan Gallery, 205 E. Clark Ave., presents paintings by Niles Nordquist. Art & Wine Party is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 6. “Russian Impressionism,” by Kanya Bugreyev ends May 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Info: 937-1058 or www.davidryangallery.com.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, ends May 31: The Gallery at the Network, 778 Higuera St., presents “Warriors,” ceramics works by Rebecca Reibel. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; open to 8 p.m. Thursdays and to 5 p.m. Sundays. Info: 788-0886.

SAN LUIS OBISPO: Gulliver’s Travels, 605 Santa Rosa St., is open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Info: 489-1487.

SAN LUIS OBISPO: The San Luis Obispo Art Center, 1010 Broad St., is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday to Monday, closed Tuesdays. Free. Info: 543-8562.

SAN LUIS OBISPO: The Steynburg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St., is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Info: 929-1444.

SANTA BARBARA, ends May 30: The Architectural Foundation Gallery, 229 E. Victoria St. in the historic Acheson House, presents “Retrospective I,” watercolors by Louis A. Mazzetti (1915-2001). Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. Info: 965-6307.

SANTA BARBARA: Art From Scrap Gallery, 302 E. Cota St., is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, open to 6 p.m. Thursdays. Free. Info: 884-0459, Ext. 15 or www.communityenvironmentalcouncil.org.

SANTA BARBARA: The Arts Fund Santa Barbara, 205-C Santa Barbara St., is open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Info: 965-7321.

SANTA BARBARA: Brooks Institute Cota Street Gallery, 27 E. Cota St., is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekends. Info: 966-3888 or www.brooks.edu.

SANTA BARBARA: The Channing Peake Gallery, 105 E. Anapamu St., first floor of the Santa Barbara County Administration Building, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Free. Info: 568-3994.

SANTA BARBARA: Contemporary Arts Forum, 653 Paseo Nuevo, is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, and Monday by appointment only. Donation. Docent-guided group tours and info: 966.5373, Ext. 14.

SANTA BARBARA, ends May 31: The Elizabeth Gordon Gallery, 15 W. Gutierrez St., presents new works by fine artist America Martin. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, open to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Info: 963-1157.

SANTA BARBARA: Gallery 113, No. 8 La Arcada Court, 1114 State St., is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Info: 967-6519.

SANTA BARBARA: The Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara in the Bronfman Family Jewish Community Center, 524 Chapala St., is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Free. Info: 963-6754, Ext. 108 or www.jewishsantabarbara.org.

SANTA MARIA: The Betteravia Gallery in the Betteravia Government Center, 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Free. Info: 568-3990.

SANTA MARIA, to June 10: The McKeon-Phillips Art Gallery and Winery, 2115 S. Blosser Road, presents “Out There,” new works on metal and foil by Barbara Alloway. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends. Free. Info: 928-3025.

SANTA MARIA: Photoworks Frame Gallery, 555 E. Clark Ave., Suite C, is open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. Info: 937-8114.

SANTA MARIA, to June 30: The Town Center Gallery, second floor of the Town Center Mall, presents works by Lori Noel. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, to 8 p.m. Fridays. Free. Info: 349-7788.

WINERIES

ARROYO GRANDE: Talley Vineyard Tasting Room, 3031 Lopez Drive, opens its tasting rooms from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Info: 489-0446.

LOMPOC, May 30 to June 2: Babcock Winery and Vineyards, 5175 E, Highway 246, opens its tasting room 10:30 to 4 p.m. Friday to Sunday, and noon to 4 p.m. Monday. Other times available by appointment. Info: 736-1455 or www.babcockwinery.com.

ORCUTT: The Addamo Estate Vineyards, 400 E. Clark Ave., offers award-winning wines, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Info: 937-6400 or www.addamovineyards.com.

SANTA MARIA: Cambria Winery, 5475 Chardonnay Lane, opens their tasting room 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Picnic tables are available. Info: 937-8091.

SANTA MARIA: Costa de Oro Winery, Stowell Road, east side of Highway 101, offers local fresh produce, food and gift items. Their tasting room is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Info: 922-1468.

SANTA MARIA: Cottonwood Canyon Winery & Vineyard, 3940 Dominion Road, offers a tour and vintage tasting in their wine caves 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $10 per person. The tasting room is open daily. Cost: tours $15 (includes wine glass), tastings $7 and $10. Info: 937-8463 or www.cottonwoodcanyon.com.

SANTA MARIA, May 30 to June 2: Foxen Vineyard, 7200 Foxen Canyon Road, is located in an old blacksmith shop, and has a small picnic area on the grounds. Visitors are welcome noon to 4 p.m. Info: 937-4251.

SANTA MARIA, May 31 and June 1: McKeon-Phillips Winery and Art Gallery, 2115 S. Blosser Road, Suite 114, opens their tasting room 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Info: 928-3025 or www.mckeonphillipswinery.com.

SANTA MARIA: Rancho Sisquoc Winery, 6600 Foxen Canyon Road, is in an 1875 chapel, barn and ranch that invite guests into what the Chumash Indians called “Sisquoc” or gathering place. The winery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and has picnic facilities. Info: 934-4332 or www.ranchosisquoc.com.

SANTA MARIA: Riverbench Vineyard and Winery, 6020 Foxen Canyon Road, offers tours and tastings 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, groups of 8 or more by appointment. Cost: $5 to $7. Info: 937-8340 or www.riverbench.com.

NIGHTLIFE

ARROYO GRANDE, June 3: Bill’s Place, 112 E. Branch, has performers 7 to 10 p.m. Info: 489-9989.

BUELLTON, June 5 to 8: A.J. Spurs, 350 E. Hwy. 246, presents Mike Shelton on guitar and vocals, 6 to 10 p.m. Info: 686-1655.

GROVER BEACH: The Gold Rush Casino Resort, 1750-A El Camino Real, offers free Texas Hold’em and table games lessons (for entertainment purposes only). You must be 21 or older to get in. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, open to 11 p.m. Fridays. Info: 473-0120 or www.goldrushcasinoresort.com.