Fave Five | October 8 – 18

Practice social distancing and stay connected with the Santa Maria Valley #SantaMariaStyle! Every week, we’ll provide you with ways to enjoy the Santa Maria Valley by bringing the fun and the flavors to the comfort of your own home.


PCPA: Quinn Mattfeld | Talkback Thursday

Quinn Mattfeld is one of the finest actors in the country. PCPA audiences may remember him as Hamlet, Mr. Darcy, the Scarecrow, and Captain Jack Absolute. On Broadway, Quinn played Yepikhodov in The Cherry Orchard, and he played Mr. Wormwood on the National Tour of Matilda. Join PCPA on Thursday, October 8th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm for a Talkback Thursday session featuring Quinn Mattfeld!

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Virtual Downtown Fridays & Concerts In The Park

Downtown Fridays and Concerts in the Park is back again this Friday, October 9th, and will broadcast live bands over 8 Facebook pages; Including Mega Hits 97.1, DowntownFridays, and City Santa Maria Rec & Parks. English Bands will play from 6 – 7 pm and Spanish Bands will play from 7 – 8 pm. You will also be able to pick up food from a number of Downtown Fridays Food trucks spaced throughout the Downtown from Alvin to Cook Streets every Friday from 5 – 8:30 pm. This Friday we will feature the band CALO!

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Naughty Oak Partners With SASSAFRASS Food Truck

Come out after 4 pm Saturday October 10th for Sassafrass Food Truck at Naughty Oak Brewing Company. Naughty Oak hears that they are bringing some tasty tacos! Food service begins at 5 pm.

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Santa Maria Civic Theatre: The Show Will Go On – Young Frankenstein

Happy October! To gear up toward some Spooktacular content, enjoy this latest episode of Santa Maria Civic Theatre’s The Show Will Go On! In this week’s special, Santa Maria Civic Theatre goes back to 2017 with the Cast of Young Frankenstein!

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Elks Rodeo: Haunted Hills Drive Thru Experience

Elks Recreation, Inc., in collaboration with the City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, are excited to bring a new experience to the Central Coast beginning on October 16th! Don’t miss your chance to feel the real scare of 2020! With fear inducing scenes, creepy sounds, and scary interactions, the Cowboys of Rodeos past and restless equipment come to life for a limited time. These frightful nights are not for the faint of heart!

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