Fave Five | August 19 – August 29

From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we’ll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley.


PCPA: Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill

August 19 @ 8:00 pm – August 21 @ 11:00 pm
Solvang Festival Theatre
420 2nd Street
Solvang, CA 93463 United States

Step into Emerson’s Bar and Grill and witness one of Billie Holiday’s last performances. More than a dozen of the jazz legends’ songs are interlaced with salty, often humorous reminiscences in this riveting portrait of Holiday and her music. Songs include “God Bless the Child,” “T’ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do,” “Crazy He Calls Me” and “Easy Livin’.”

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Costa de Oro: NYC Duo Returns!

August 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Costa De Oro Winery
1331 Nicholson Avenue
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

NYC Duo is back at Costa de Oro this Friday, August 20 starting at 5 pm. Reservations recommended. It is gonna be fun time. Hope to see you all there!

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Cottonwood Canyon Winery: The Molly Ringwald Project

August 21 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Cottonwood Canyon Winery
3940 Dominion Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

Come join the Molly Ringwald project for their first vineyard concert of 2021! If you have ever been to one of their shows at Cottonwood, you know how much fun they are. There will be food available, VIP tables and of course the best 80’s dance band in California. This is an all-ages show, kids 16 and under are free.

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Naughty Oak: Beer Yoga With Courtney

August 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Naughty Oak Brewing Company
165 S. Broadway, Ste. 102
Orcutt, CA 93455 United States

Start your Sunday off right with a little bit of yoga, and a little bit of beer. Courtney will give you a great workout and lead you through the most fun you’ll ever have at yoga! All levels welcome. Bring a mat and be ready to sip and stretch! Your $20 ticket includes your first pint of beer.

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2021 Free Concerts In The Park Series: Los Gatos Locos

August 29 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Robert Acquistapace Park
1921 S. Western Ave
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

PLAY, Inc. and The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department present the 16th annual Free Concerts in the Park Series! Pack a picnic, bring lawn chairs or throw blankets, and enjoy good music and good times with friends and family. This concert takes place on August 15th from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Robert Acquistapace Park (1921 South Western Avenue).

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