Fave Five | August 26 – September 5

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.


Santa Maria Civic Theatre: The Show Will Go On – Behind Closed Doors

August 27 – 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
August 29 @  1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Santa Maria Civic Theatre
1660 North McClelland Street
Santa Maria, CA 93456 United States

The Show Will Go On is a passion project created by Secretary on the board and head of Social Media Jaime E. During the theatre shut down of 2020. Performed as an anthology, there are 20 stories that are waiting to be told. Behind Closed Doors is a show that allows you as the audience to see the stories that don’t get to be seen on stage. Everyone has something they never get to tell the world, or choose not to. These stories can be from people you know, strangers, or even you.

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Santa Maria Philharmonic: Rendezvous at Cottonwood Canyon Winery

August 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cottonwood Canyon Winery
3940 Dominion Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

The Santa Maria Philharmonic Society is delighted to present our first live music event for 2021! Join them for an afternoon of wine and music at Cottonwood Canyon Winery. The event will be held August 28th, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and will feature Jack Cimo, classical guitarist. Mr. Cimo is passionate about exploring different musical styles and is a master of Spanish classics, romantic Italian music, and festive Central and South American pieces.

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Comedy Night at Cubanissimo!

August 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Cubanissimo
4869 S. Bradley Rd. Ste. 118
Orcutt, CA 93455 United States

Don’t Miss COMEDY Night at Cubanissimo! (ADULT content show. Any guest under 18 years or age must be accompanied by their parent, children under 16 highly discouraged from attending). Join them for a night of much needed laughs at the Cubanissimo Cafe’s COMEDY CLUB – Featuring Headliner Clay Newman!

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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo & Parade

September 2 – September 5
Santa Maria Elks Unocal Event Center
4040 South Highway 101
Santa Maria, CA 93455 United States

Four Days of Dynamic Rodeo Action at the Santa Maria Elks Unocal Event Center Join Elks Recreation for the 78th Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo. This is a four day fun filled extravaganza held at the Elks Unocal Event Center in Santa Maria, California. Each Rodeo performance features; Mutton Bustin’, six adrenaline-rushing PRCA events including Bull Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Saddle Bronc Riding, Team Roping, Bareback Riding and the excitement of the WPRA Barrel Racing and Breakaway Roping

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Cottonwood Canyon: Nataly Lola & The Shift Food Truck

September 4 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cottonwood Canyon Winery
3940 Dominion Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

Nataly Lola will be accompanied by The Shift Food Truck Saturday, September 4th from 1 – 4 pm at Cottonwood Canyon Winery. Wine available by tasting, glass, or bottle. Nataly Lola is a California singer-songwriter, composer and independent recording artist. She is enjoying considerable popularity while performing regularly at a large number of prestigious venues on California’s Central Coast.

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