Fave Five | November 16 – 26
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.

Great American Melodrama Presents: The Holiday Extravaganza
November 16 – December 31
Great American Melodrama
1863 Front St., Oceano
No holiday season is complete without the The Holiday Extravaganza. It features Charles Dickens’ heartwarming A Christmas Carol, zany characters in a fractured fairy-tale opera, and the great music of the season in the Holiday Vaudeville Revue. The triple bill is a very special tradition that brings a year’s worth of smiles to you and yours. Get your tickets early as this special production always sells out.
Tapestry: The Carole King Concert Experience
November 18, 8 p.m.
Clark Center for the Performing Arts Center
487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande
Carole King is without question the most successful and revered female singer-songwriter in pop music history. More than 400 of her compositions have been recorded by over 1000 artists, resulting in 100 hit singles.
Live Music @ Ca Del Grevino
November 22, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Ca Del Grevino Cafe & Wine Bar
400 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt
Enjoy live music every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. featuring a different band/musician each week!

A Night of Comedy, Magic and Illusion with Anthony Hernandez
November 22, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ethel Pope Auditorium
901 S. Broadway, Santa Maria
Award Winning Magician and Illusionist, Anthony Hernandez, returns to Ethel Pope with this amazing family show. Put the bird in the oven and bring the family out for an evening you won’t soon forget. Show will please everyone from ages 8 to 80!! Show will be performed in Spanish and English.
Bubbles on Black Friday
November 24
Riverbench Vineyard & Winery
412 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria
Purchase one glass of sparkling wine and receive the second glass at half price. Choose from a selection of our Blanc de Blancs, Brut Rose, Blanc de Noirs or Demi Sec.
Win a two-night, $2,000 getaway for four.
Ride the dunes, taste wine, pick berries, and chow down on all the Santa Maria Style Barbecue you can handle. We’ll build a trip just for you.
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