Fave Five for the Week of September 23 – October 3

Fave Five | September 23 – October 3

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.


Oktoberfest 2021 At Naughty Oak

September 22 @ 12:00 pm – September 25 @ 11:30 pm
Naughty Oak Brewing Company
165 S. Broadway, Ste. 102
Orcutt, CA 93455 United States

It’s Oktoberfest at Naughty Oak! Starting Wednesday, September 22nd through Saturday, September 25th Naughty Oak will be hosting their yearly Oktoberfest festivities! Wednesday, September 22nd, Lederhosen, our Oktoberfest beer hits the taps, and The Shift Food Truck will be out front from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Thursday and Friday they will have fresh baked soft pretzels from Cups & Crumbs. And definitely don’t miss their Steinhoist Competition on Saturday, September 25th!

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Santa Maria Philharmonic: Triumphant Expressions of Humanity

September 25 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Grace Baptist Church
605 E McCoy Ln.
Santa Maria, CA 93455 United States

The program opening the Santa Maria Philharmonic’s 2021-2022 season features a Brahms overture celebrating academia and the human striving for and thirst for knowledge, pun-intended, as multiple German collegiate drinking songs are incorporated into the musical celebration.

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Dana Adobe: Rancho Nipomo – Moving with the Times Exhibit

September 26 @ 11:00 am – September 27 @ 3:00 pm
Dana Adobe
671 S. Oakglen Ave.
Nipomo, CA 93444 United States

Part II of the Moving With The Times exhibit begins in the 1890s with the innovations in technology and social movements changing the rural landscape.  The exhibit also includes the restoration efforts of the Dana Adobe which had their start in the 1930s and remain on-going to this day.  The exhibit concludes with an opportunity for you to suggest what additions should be made to the remaining 130-acre Rancho Nipomo property to best preserve and interpret Californio and Rancho life.

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2021 Free Concerts In The Park Series: Steppin’ Out

September 26 @ 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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The Great American Melodrama: Frakenstein’s Bride

September 29 @ 7:00 pm – October 3 @ 10:00 pm
Great American Melodrama
1863 Front St.
Oceano, CA 93445 United States

This horror story spoof hilariously reconstructs the classic tale by injecting it with musical parodies, pop culture references, and witty one-liners. 15 years after the death of Frankenstein’s creation, a mad scientist attempts to reanimate the Creature. What could possibly go wrong? Outrageous characters and devilishly clever performances create a monstrously good time that will leave you screaming with laughter!

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