HALLOWEEN EVENTS

ARROYO GRANDE, Oct. 25: A “’60s Spooky Monster Mash Halloween Dance Party” from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at St. Patrick’s School Event Center, 900 W. Branch. Costume Contest and drawings for door prizes. Cost: $20. Info: 929-5211.

LOMPOC, Oct. 24 to 26: A haunted house will be from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Anderson Recreation Center gym and lobby. Cost: $2 for kids and $4 for adults. Info: 875-8100.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Oct. 31: Halloween Party with Maheyla and the Ritual at 7 p.m. at The Clubhouse at This Old House, 740 W. Foothill Blvd. Cost: $5. Info: 548-8500 or www.clubhousereport.com.

SANTA BARBARA, Oct. 24 to 26: Boo at the Zoo from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Boo at the Zoo is a safe, traffic-free trick-or-treat festival for children 2 to 12 accompanied by an adult. Cost: $11 for adults and $8 for children. Info and tickets: 962-5339 or www.sbzoo.org.

SANTA BARBARA, Oct. 31: The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara presents “Halloween Masquerade 2008,” benefiting the Foster Care Holiday Gift Giving Program at 7 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Auto Group Showrooms. Cost: $78 in advance and $103 at the door.

SANTA BARBARA, Oct. 31: Downtown Halloween Safe Trick-or-Treat from 3 to 6 p.m. Downtown business hand out candy and other goodies to costumed children. Locations are on State Street and side streets from Gutierrez Street to Micheltorena Street. Cost: free. Info: 962-2098 or www.santabarbaradowntown.com.

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SANTA MARIA, Oct 25: Dilly Dally Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Parade 2 p.m. Waller Park in the Don Potter Pinic Area. Prizes, pictures and a special guest appearance by a Disney celebrity K-9. Cost: $5 per dog. Info: Carol Gross 937-3634.

SANTA MARIA, Oct. 29 to 31: MotionZ will hold their free Haunted House from 5 to 8:30 p.m. MotionZ is located in Town Center East on the second level. Info: 9252-6922 or www.MotionZ.net.

SANTA MARIA, Oct. 31: A Halloween Costume Party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Olde English Tap Room at the Santa Maria Inn, 801 S. Broadway. There will be first and second place winners for best costume. Info: 928-7777.

CHILD’S PLAY

ARROYO GRANDE, to Nov. 20: Kidz Love Soccer, a noncompetitive soccer program for children ages 3 1/2 to 8, and Mommy or Daddy and Me Soccer, aimed at children ages 2 to 3 1/2, are offered Thursdays at Elm Street Park. Class schedules are available online. Cost: $90 per nine-class session. Info: 473-5474 or www.arroyogrande.org.

GROVER BEACH: The Grover Beach Community Library, 230 North 9th St., offers a reading program for preschool children in the Kids’ Korner, featuring treats and a special project. Info: 481-4131.

In Spanish: 10:30 to 11 a.m. the first Saturday of the month.

In English: 10:30 to 11 a.m. all other Saturdays.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, to Oct. 26: Kids’ Eye View is an annual exhibit at the Arts Center at Mission Plaza, 1010 Broad St., of artwork created by young artists during the summer ARTrageous Art Camps. Open everyday from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. except Tuesday. Admission is free. Info: 543-8562 or www.sloartcenter.org.

SAN LUIS OBISPO: Central Coast Gymnastics is holding their Holiday Super Camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., also half days from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 22 and 23 and 29 through 31. 21 Zaca Lane #100. Ages 4 to 12. Sign-ups must be recieved by Nov. 15. Info: 549-8408 or www.iflipforccg.com.

ARROYO GRANDE, Nov. 2: The 15 annual Cops ‘N Kids Field Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Soto Sports Complex between Oak Park Blvd and Elm St. Events for the day includes K-9 demonstrations, crash test dummies, bomb squad robots and CHP helicopter fly in. Cost: free Info: 473-4500 or 550-6305.

SANTA MARIA, Nov. 5 to Dec. 11: The Santa Maria Public Library presents, “Gigglin’ Granny Preschool Story Time,” features stories, fingerplays, and a book-on-film for preschoolers, ages 3 to 5. Story time is offered at 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required and will begin Oct. 22. Info: To register, 925-0994, 925-4354 or 421 S. McClelland St.

ARROYO GRANDE: The Arroyo Grande Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department offers art classes in drawing and painting. The class is for 5-to 12-year-olds. The class is ongoing from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. for 5- to 7-year-olds and 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. for 8- to 12-year-olds. Wednesdays from September to May at Peggy’s Art Studio, 809 E. Grand Ave. Cost: $42 for four lessons and includes materials. Info: 473-5474 or Peggy Valko at 489-1200

DANCE

SANTA MARIA: Dance the afternoon away 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: Ardeth Cox at 925-3775.

First Sunday each month: Music by the Leo Juarez Combo.

Third Sunday each month: Music by Jim Enos and Charlie B.

ONSTAGE

ARROYO GRANDE: Oct. 21 to Nov. 15: The classic broadway hit “Guys and Dolls” will show at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande, 487 Fair Oaks Ave. Nov. 8 and 15 at 2 p.m. and Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 7, 8, 14, and 15 at 8 p.m. Cost: $26 to $29. Info/tickets: 489-9444 or www.clarkcenter.org.

OCEANO, to Nov. 9: “Mummy Dearest,” the comical love of two Egyptian mummies, will show at the Great American Melodrama on Hwy. 1 near south of Pismo Beach, at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. Cost: $16 and $19; seniors, students and military $14 and $17; children 12 and younger, $12 and $15. Info: 489-2499.

SANTA BARBARA, Oct. 16 to 26: The Lit Moon World Shakespeare Festival, which will be highlighted by fully-staged productions of Shakespeare’s plays including “Julius Caesar,” “The Winter’s Tale” and “Midsummer Night’s Dream” will host events at the Lobero Theatre, Westmont College’s Center Stage Theater and the UCSB Department of Theatre and Dance among others. Prices vary. Info: 963-0761 or www.litmoon.com.

SANTA BARBARA, to Nov. 8: Santa Barbara City College Theatre Group presents “The World Goes ’Round,” a musical revue of the music and lyrics of John Kander and Fred Ebb. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Cost: $19 to $21, previews $14. Info: 965-5935.

SANTA BARBARA, Oct 28: International pianist Lang Lang will perform at 8 p.m. at The Granada. His solo performance will include Chopin, Schubert and Debussy. Cost: $60, $40 for the general public; $15 UCSB students. Info and tickets: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

SANTA BARBARA, Nov. 1: Jazz at the Lobero presents 12-piece ensemble with Charlie Haden and pianist Carla Bley at 8 p.m. Cost: $35 and $45. Info: www.lobero.com or 963-0761.

SANTA BARBARA, Nov. 8: “It’s Magic!” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre. An all-star magic show direct from Las Vegas, Europe, Asia, and the World Famous Magic Castle. Cost: $33 and $27 for adults and $18 for kids. Info: 963-0761 or www.lobero.com.

SANTA BARBARA, Nov. 7 to 15: The “Spoon River Anthology” directed by Ed Giron, will play at 8 p.m. Nov. 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 9 and 15 at the Victoria Hall Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St. Cost: $22 general admission and $17 for students. Info/tickets: (800) 494-8497 or www.boxoffice.com.

SANTA BARBARA: Nov. 16: Emmy Award-winning comedienne Paula Poundstone will perform at 7 p.m. at the UCSB Campbell Hall. Cost: $18 for UCSB students and $45 for general public. Info: 893-3535, www.paulapoundstone.com or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

SANTA MARIA, Nov. 8 and 9: Broadway actor, singer and dancer Gale McNeeley will appear in his new show, “Over the Rainbow,” at 2 p.m. at the Minerva Club, 127 W. Boone St. The show is a tribute to Yip Harburg. Cost: $10. Info: 925-1882.

SANTA MARIA, Nov. 6 to Dec. 21: Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” will play at the Marian Theatre, 800 S. College Drive. Perfomance times include: 2 p.m. on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and select Sundays. Cost: $16.75 to $28.25. Tickets & Info: 922-8313 or www.pcpa.org.

AUDITIONS

LOS OLIVOS, Nov. 6 & 8: The Valley Community Theatre will hold audtions for its spring production of Matthew Barber’s “Enchanted April.” Bring a prepared 1- to 2-minute monologue to perform. Auditions will be at the Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Road. Auditions will be by appointment only. Info: Linda 688-7423.

FESTIVITIES

LOS ALAMOS, Nov. 1: The 65th Annual W.I.N.O. Radio Harvest Dinner show, “Sip Happens” will begin at 5:30 p.m. An evening of wine, food and entertainment at the tasting room courtyard of Bedford Thompson Winery. Cost: $65 or $50 for wine club memebers. Info: 344-2107 or tastingroom@bedforthompsonwinery.com

SANTA BARBARA, Oct. 26: The Santa Barbara Musuem of Art is holding a free family day, “Dia de los Muertos,” from 1 to 4 p.m. Explore the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead. Activites include traditional music and dance, altar displays, art activites and refreshments. Info: 884-6430 or kcarl.sbma.net.

SANTA MARIA, Nov. 1: The Del Cielo Mobil Estates will hold its Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the clubhouse, 3210 Santa Maria Way. Handcrafted gifts, baked goods and white elephant tables. Free coffee. Info: 937-7782.

SANTA MARIA, Nov. 1 and 2: Artistry in Wood carving show presented by the Santa Maria Valley Carvers will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. The show will take place at the Veterans Memorial Building, on the corner of North Pine and West Tunnel. Cost: $2 donation, children 12 and under free. Info: 928-7803.

SANTA YNEZ, Nov. 7 to 9: The 24th annual Vaquero Show and Sale will be at the Santa Ynez Vally Historical Museum, 3596 Sagunto St. Cost: $5 per day or $7 for two days. Info: 688-7889 or www.santaynezmuseum.org.

SHELL BEACH, Nov. 2: Art in the Park at the Dinosaur Caves Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the first Sunday of the month. There will be artists and crafters selling and displaying their art, live music, childrens activities, fresh flowers and plants, on-site massage and a barbecue.

SOLVANG, Oct. 25: Arts Outreach is holding its 17th annual fundraiser, “Real Men Cook.” Culinary cuisine, live music and dancing, silent auction and wine tasting from 6 to 10 p.m. at 901 E. Highway 246. Cost: $55 in advance, $60 at the door. Info: 688-9533 or catherine@artsoutreach.com.

FESTIVALS

PISMO BEACH, Oct. 24 to 26: The Jubilee by the Sea festival will feature 20 bands, five stages and 120 shows. Cost: $80. Info and tickets: 773-4382, 443-7778 or www.pismojazz.com.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Nov. 7 to 9: The SLO Vintners Harvest Celebration ’08; enjoy local cuisine, wine tasting, live and silent acutions and a meet and greet with the people who make the wine. Info: 541-5868 or www.slowine.com.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Nov. 8 to Dec. 25: The Apple Farm Inn and Restaurant, 2015 Monterey St. in San Luis Obispo will hold its annual “Traditional Holidays at Apple Farm.” Events include photos with Santa, Victorian carolers, home-baked holiday treats, and a find-the-missing-elf game. Info: 544-2040.

IN CONCERT

ARROYO GRANDE, Oct. 25: Piano virtuoso Rudolf Budginas performs at 8 p.m. at the Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., with the San Luis Obispo Symphony and jazz guitarist Andre Copher among others. Cost: $35 to $48. Info: 489-9444 or www.clarkcenter.org.

GROVER BEACH, Nov. 14: Dana and Susan Robinson, Dafni, and Each Passing Day will team up to perform a concert of original songs at 7 p.m. at Shepherd’s Table, 151 N. 7th Street. Cost: $10 donation. Info: 204-682.1

LOMPOC, Oct. 27: The Pops Orchestra will peform at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 925 North F St. Cost: $15 for adults, $5 children under 12. Info: 735-6463 or www.lompocpopsorchestra.org.

NIPOMO, Nov. 8: Legendary singer and songwriter Chris Hillman, with Herb Pedersen and Bill Bryson will perform 5 p.m. at the Edwards Barn, 1095 Pomeroy Road, Nipomo. Cost: $60 donation to benefit the Orthodox Church of the Annunciation’s Phase II Building Project in Santa Maria. Info: 265-7829 or www.odox.org.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Nov. 8: The “New World Symphony” highlights a concert at 8 p.m. at the Christopher Cohan Center, 1 Grand Ave. The San Luis Obispo Symphony will feature violinist Alyssa Park. Cost: $12.50 to $65. Info & tickets: 756-2787 or www.pacslo.org.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Oct. 25: The Pink Spiders, Sherwood, Barcelona and Reign of Kindo will play at 6 p.m. at Downtown Brew, 1119 Garden St. This is a show for all ages. Cost: $14. Info: 543-1843.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Oct. 27: Death Cab for Cutie will perform at 7 p.m. in the Rec Center on the Cal Poly campus with special guest Matt Costa. Info and tickets: (888) 825-5484 or www.vallitix.com.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Nov. 1: The Damon Castillo Band will peform at 7 p.m. at the Downtown Brewing Co. The band will perform songs from their new album “Laurel Lane.” Cost: $8 in advance, and $10 at the door. Info: www.dtbrew.com or www.damoncastillo.com.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Nov. 3: The Original Wailers featuring Junior Marvin, Wya Lindo and Al Anderson will perform at 8 p.m. at The Graduate in San Luis Obispo, 990 Industrial Way. Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door; 18 and older only. Info and tickets: (888) 825-5484 or www.vallitix.com.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Nov. 7: James Hurley brings his blend of jazz, blues and pop for a solo acoustic performance at 8 p.m. at Linnaea’s, 1110 Garden St. Cost: free, though donations are accepted. Info: 541-5888.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Nov. 11: John Hiatt with his band the Ageless Beauties and Ben Taylor will peform at 8 p.m. at The Graduate, 990 Industrial Way. Cost: $38.50 in advance and $45 at the door. Info: www.vallitix.com or (888) 825-5484.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Nov. 16: San Luis Obispo County Band will have their Fall Concert 3 p.m. at the Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church 1701 Frederick St. in San Luis Obispo. Donations will benifit the San Luis Obispo Homeless Shelter. Cost: Free admission with a free-will donation to the homeless shelter. Info: 543-5691 or www.slocountyband.org.

SANTA BARBARA, Oct. 30: Brazillion music icon Milton Nascimento and The Jobim Trio celebrate 50 years of “Bossa Nova” at 8 p.m. at UCSB Cambell Hall. Cost: $40 general public and $19 UCSB students. Info and tickets: 893-3535.

SANTA BARBARA, Nov. 10: Linda Ronstadt and Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano will perfom “Caciones de mi Padre”/Songs of My Father at 8 p.m. at the Arlington Theatre. Cost: $30 to $55 UCSB students $19. Tickets & Info: 893-3535.

SANTA BARBARA, Nov. 15: American cellist Lynn Harrell will perform selected unaccompanied Bach Suites at 4 p.m. at the Music Academy of the West, Hahn Hall. Cost: $45 general public, and $15 UCSB students. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

SANTA MARIA, Oct. 29: Country-rock singer Dave Gleason will perform in Santa Maria, at 7 p.m. at the 3rd Coast Cafe, 323 Town Center West (between Big 5 and Rite Aid). 21 and over. Cost: free. Info: 347-7799 or www.3rdcoastcafe.net.

SANTA MARIA, Nov. 8: 95.7 The Beat presents “Da West Fest” at 7 p.m. at the Santa Maria Fair Park Convention Center. Live performances by Too $hort, Mack 10, Paper Boy, 2nd II None, The Majors, Abrina and Jodi V, Keak da’ Sneak and San Quin. Cost: $30 pre-sale. Info: www.957thebeatfm.com.

MAKE MUSIC

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

ORCUTT: 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.

ORCUTT: The Central City Chordsmen invite all men and boys who would like to sing a four-part harmony to practice at the Luthern Church of Our Savior, corner of Bradley and Patterson, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Info: 937-4919.

SANTA MARIA: The Saturday Organ Society meets at 1:30 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at a member’s home. They have been a couples and singles club since 1990. Info: Cliff at 934-0025 in the evenings.

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

SANTA MARIA: 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: 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.

SPEAKERS

LOMPOC, Oct 26: History of Trains in the Lompoc Valley by John Roskoski from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Stone Pine Hall, 210 South H Street. Admission is free. Info: 736-3888.

SANTA BARBARA: The Architectural Foundation is holding walking tours of Santa Barbara focusing on historic adobes as well as modern interpretations of the Spanish Mediterranean style. Saturday tours begin at the City Hall steps in de la Guerra Plaza, 10 a.m. Sunday tours begin at the entrance of the library (near Anapamu and Anacapa streets), 10 a.m. Cost: $10. Info: 965-6307 or www.afsb.org.

SANTA BARBARA, Oct. 24: Marilynne Robinson, author of “Gilead” and “Housekeeping,” will read from her new novel, “Home,” at 7:30 p.m. at Victoria Hall Theater, 33 W. Victoria St. Admission is free. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

SANTA BARBARA, Oct. 25: Bestselling humorist David Sedaris is back to read from his new book, “When You Are Engulfed in Flames,” at 8 p.m. at the Arlington Theatre. Cost: $25 to $45, UCSB students $18. Info and Tickets: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

SANTA BARBARA, Oct. 27: Polar explorer and educator Will Steger will deliever a free lecture, “Eyewitness to Global Warming” at 7:30 p.m. at UCSB Campbell Hall. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

SANTA BARBARA, Oct. 27: Speak your mind about environmental issues at 6:30 p.m. at the UCSB MultiCultural Center. The title of the dicussion is “Who gains from the green economy?” Admission is free. Info: 839-8411.

SANTA BARBARA, Nov. 5: An Evening with David Grossman to speak about his newly released collection of essays titled, “Writing in the Dark,” 7:30 p.m at the UCSB Campbell Hall. Cost: free. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Nov. 1: Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center and Cal Poly hosts Dr. Barbara Firestone 2 to 4 p.m. Firestone will discuss her book “Autism Heroes: Portraits of Families Meeting The Challenge.” Cal Poly State University, Business Rotunda, Building 03, Room 213. Info: 818-779-5327 or 235-6596

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Nov. 2: Professor Lecture Series and Tea will present Kimberly Lisagor, speaking on “Disappering Destinations” at 3 p.m. at the San Luis Obispo Art Center, 1010 Broad St. Cost: $5 for members and $7 nonmembers. Info: 543-8562 or www.sloartcenter.com.

SANTA MARIA, Nov. 8 : The Santa Maria Valley Historical Society will host speaker Harrel Fletcher, land use consultant and former member of the Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors, at 10 a.m. in the Santa Maria Inn, 801 S. Broadway, as part of the society’s free lecture series, “The Valley Speaks” on the second Saturday of each month. Reservations should be made to ensure seating. Info: Shirley at 934-3514 or shirley2@impulse.net.

ON SCREEN

LOS OLIVOS, Nov. 7: The Wilding Art Museum will present “A Seal’s Life: The Story of the Northern Elephan Seal” at 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Ynez Valley Grange, 2374 Alamo Pintado Ave. Cost: free. Info: 688-1082 or www.wildingmuseums.org.

SANTA BARBARA, Oct. 29: The documentary “Pinoy Jazz, The Story of Jazz in the Philippines” will play at 6 p.m. at the MultiCulture Center Theater, at the UCSB campus. Free. Info: www.mcc.ucsb.edu.

SANTA BARBARA, Nov. 6: “Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson” will show at 7:30 p.m. at the Campbell Hall on the UCSB campus. Cost: $6 general public and $5 UCSB students. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

SANTA BARBARA, Nov. 12: UCSB Arts & Lectures presents the Sundance Film Festival award-winning documentary, “Roman Polanski - Wanted and Desired” at 7:30 p.m. in UCSB Campbell Hall. Cost: $6 for general public and $5 for UCSB students with a valid ID. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

THE WRITE STUFF

SANTA MARIA, Oct. 25: Marcelo Ramos will read excerpts from his two books of poetry at 3 p.m. at Cafe Monet, 1555 S. Broadway. Cost: Free. Info: 268-9216 or tobola@verizon.net.

GET SOME CLASS

ORCUTT, Mondays: Improv comedy classes are from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Loading Dock, 315 S. Broadway. Cost: $5 per class. Info: 886-8355 or www.missionimprovable.org.

SANTA MARIA, Mondays and Tuesdays: 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, 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

ARROYO GRANDE, Oct. 18 and Nov. 15: An acrylic painting workshop for adults is offering one-day workshops from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Elm Street Community Center, 1221 Ash St. Cost: $25 per class. Info: 473-5474.

AVILA BEACH, Sundays 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 San Luis Obispo 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. Info: 773-2383.

LOMPOC, first Tuesday: The Lompoc Valley Art Association meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Alpha Clubhouse, 704 E. Ocean Ave. A social hour begins at 7 p.m., and the public is invited to attend. Info: 737-1129.

OCEANO, first Saturday: The California Poppy Decorative Artists meet at 10 a.m., at the Oceano Sheriff’s Sub-Station, 1681 Front St. (Highway 1). Newcomers are welcome. Info: 772-1916 or 235-4966.

ORCUTT, second Friday: Los Padres Artist Guild meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Luis OASIS Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave. LPAG comprises artists, crafters and appreciators of all levels of experience. Visitors welcome. Info: 937-8828.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Wednesdays: The San Luis Obispo Art Center, 1010 Broad St., offers Life Drawing 9 a.m. to noon and 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. A model is provided, but no instruction. Bring your own art supplies. Tables and some easels are available. Sculptors should attend the evening session when there will be longer poses. Cost: $10 per class, members $8. Info: 543-8562 or www.sloartcenter.org.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, third Saturday: The Central Coast Woodturners of California meet at 9 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St. New and beginner woodturners are welcome. Info: George Paes at 929-1423.

SANTA MARIA, Wednesdays: The Paint Club meets from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays to paint and socialize at the Mussell Senior Center, 510 E. Park Ave. Cost: 50 cents. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 207.

CALL FOR ARTISTS

LOMPOC: Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is calling for potters to support the Foodbank in making or glazing ceramic bowls for the “Empty Bowls” fundraising luncheon March 25. Potting classes will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Lompoc Valley Middle School, 234 S. North St. Info: 937-3422, Ext. 106.

MORRO BAY, Nov. 1: The Morro Bay Art Association is calling for local high school and college student artists to prepare for the annual Scholarship Show. Prizes in the form of scholarships will be awarded. Entry date is Nov. 1. The show will run through Dec. 14. Info: 772-2504 or www.morrobayartassociation.org.

SANTA MARIA: The Good Neighbor Bakery, 2660 Industrial Pkwy., is looking for artwork to display in their bakery. Info: Lynda at 925-9700.

MUSEUMS

ARROYO GRANDE, Saturdays and Sundays: 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, Saturdays and Sundays: 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, Saturdays and Sundays: 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, ongoing: 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, ongoing: The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, 1055 Guadalupe St., preserves the geology, flora and fauna of the dunes environment and its multicultural 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, Saturdays and Sundays: Rancho de Guadalupe Historical Museum, 1005 Guadalupe St., is open 1 to 3 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 343-5901.

LOMPOC, ongoing: 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, ongoing: 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.

LOS OLIVOS, to Nov. 16: The Wildling Art Museum, 2329 Jonata St., hosts “Nocturnes” as its fall exhibition. Regulars hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays. Cost: $2. Info: 688-1082 or www.wildlingartmuseum.org.

NIPOMO, Saturdays and Sundays: The Dana Adobe, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., begun in 1839 and completed in 1851, offers tours from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Special tours, schools and group tours are also available. Donation. Info: 929-5679 or www.danaadobe.org.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, ongoing: 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, ongoing: 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, Wednesdays through Sundays: 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.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Fridays and second Sunday: Dallidet Adobe and Gardens, at 1185 Pacific St., is open to the public two days a week. Friday hours are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and second Sunday hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. Docents are on hand to give tours on Sundays. Admission is free. Info: 543-0638.

SANTA BARBARA, ongoing: 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, ongoing: 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, Tuesdays through Sundays: 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: 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, Tuesdays through Sundays: The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday. Now on exhibit: “Picasso on Paper: Drawing and Prints from the Permanent Collection (1899 to 1967)” until Dec. 7; and “Ten: Gifts of SBMA PhotoFutures” until Dec. 21. Cost: $9 for the general public, and $6 for seniors, students and children ages 6 to 17. Free Sundays. Info: 963-4364 or www.sbma.net.

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, Thursdays through Sundays: 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. 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, Tuesdays and Thursdays: 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, Wednesdays to Sundays: 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, Fridays through Sundays: 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 for the general public, $4 for seniors, $3 for ages 12 to 18, $1 for children 6 to 12. Info: 922-8758.

SANTA MARIA, Mondays through Saturdays: 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 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday. Cost: $8; children 2 and younger free, seniors 65 and older $5. Info: 928-8414 or www.smvdiscoverymuseum.org.

SANTA MARIA, Tuesdays through Saturdays: 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, Saturdays and Sundays: 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, Wednesdays through Sundays: The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum, 3596 Sagunto St. Admission, features items of historical interest. Regular hours are noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Regular admission: $4, ages 15 and younger admitted free. Info: 688-7889 or www.syvm.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 Drive, 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.

SOLVANG, to Nov. 2: The Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way, will feature REAL/ABSTRACT, a collection of original works by Jim Farnum and Francis Scorzelli. Info: 686-1211 or www.elverhoj.org.

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, to Oct. 26: The Lompoc Valley Art Association hosts its Fall Show at the Cypress Gallery, 119 E. Cypress. The event willfeature the works of various local artists. Info: 737-1129 or www.lompocvalleyartassociation.com.