Fave Five | November 1 – 11
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.

Presqu’ile Friday Live Music: Will Breman
November 2 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Presqu’ile Winery
5391 Presquile Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93455
As a songwriter, Will Breman’s goal has consistently been to channel deep emotions that cannot be expressed through any other medium. Meticulous at arranging his songs, Will believes this setup is truest to what he wants to express to his audiences.
Riverbench: Pinot Noir Library Wine Tasting
November 3 @ 10:00 am – November 4 @ 4:00 pm
Riverbench Vineyard & Winery
6020 Foxen Canyon Road
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Experience a special Pinot Noir vertical tasting of our current releases and library wines available all weekend at our vineyard tasting room.
You will have the chance to compare our 2010 Reserve Pinot Noir to our 2014 Reserve Pinot Noir as well as our 2009 One Palm Pinot Noir and 2016 One Palm Pinot Noir.
Naughty Oak: Cornhole Tournament, Breakfast Beers, Coffee and Brunch
November 4 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Naughty Oak Brewing Company
165 S. Broadway, Ste. 102
Orcutt, CA 93455
Day light savings can be a huge bummer, instead of sleeping the time change off, come down for brunch, bottomless breakfast beers and Cornhole.
We will be serving up our famous Beer-Mimosas, Orcutt Sunrise and Micheladas! Too early to drink? We’ll also have our nitro coffee, nitro coffee lattes on tap as well as hot coffee for you. Cornhole Tournament starts at 10 am sharp. Check-in is from 9:30 to 9:45.

PCPA: Peter Pan
November 8 @ 7:00 pm – December 23 @ 5:00 pm
Pacific Conservatory Theatre
870 South Bradley
Santa Maria, CA 93454
The season opens with an innovative new production of the high flying musical, Peter Pan, based on the J.M. Barrie classic tale. Audiences will find themselves surrounded by magic as Peter whisks the Darling children away to swashbuckling adventures in Neverland in this beloved family favorite.
The musical features an unforgettable score including the iconic “I’m Flying,” “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Never Never Land.”
California’s Iconic Flora – Book Signing with Matt Ritter
November 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Guadalupe Nipomo Dunes Center
1065 Guadalupe Street
Guadalupe, CA 93434
Join us November 10th for a talk and book signing with best-selling local author, Dr. Matt Ritter.
Join Matt Ritter, botany professor and author of the new book California Plants, for a visual tour and celebration of California’s iconic native flora.
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