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State of Blackness Panel
2022-02-24 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
In honor of Black History Month, join the Black Academic Excellence Center (BAEC) and Black Student Union (BSU) for their signature event panel bringing the experiences of Black/African American identified individuals to light. The event will be held via Zoom, visit @cpbaec or @calpolybsu on Instagram for more details.

The University Art Gallery Presents: Manga Character Development Workshop
2022-02-24 16:00 - 2022-03-18 17:00
The University Art Gallery is exhibiting the manga artwork of Odunze Oguguo — the author and illustrator of Apple Black comic and Co-Founder of Saturday-AM, home of the most diverse Shonen manga anthology since 2013. There will be an artist speech and reception on Feb. 24th, starting at 5:00 p.m in Dexter Building (34) room 150.

Comedy Night @ SLO Public Market
2022-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 | SLO Public Market, 3845 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
SLO Public Market is hosting SLO Comedy Underground for a night of laughter, drinks and food.

Blood Drive @ SLO Public Market
2022-02-25 12:00 - 16:00 | SLO Public Market, 3845 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
SLO Public Market is hosting a Blood Drive with the nonprofit organization Vitalant. Donators can spin to win an item from tenants including Mama Ganache Chocolates, Night Shift Cookie Co, Torricella Pizzeria, Perfect Scoop and more.

QTPOC Open Mic Night @ Front Porch
2022-02-25 18:00 | Front Porch SLO, 1468 East Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States
Join Cal Poly Pride Center and Front Porch SLO for a night of music and community.

IHC Presents: The Amazing Race @ North Mountain Lawn
2022-02-25 20:00 - 23:00
Cal Poly’s Inter Housing Council (IHC) is hosting an Amazing Race night, where teammates can compete in challenges, win prizes, and eat ice cream.

Cal Poly Wind Bands Winter Concert: "Afterimage" @ PAC
2022-02-26 18:30 | Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, 93405, United States
Cal Poly’s Winter Wind Bands Concert will feature the Wind Ensemble and Wind Orchestra. Director of Bands Christopher J. Woodruff said, “Like a flash of light against our retina, life events can leave impressions. Music is a way we can share those impressions with others and extend those moments across time. The program will explore this idea through works expressing joy and wonder.”

SLO Comedy Presents: "Best of the Fest" @ PAC
2022-02-27 18:30 | Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, 93405, United States
The 11th SLO Comedy Festival is happening over four days with twenty shows at nine different venues. For the first time ever, the “Best of the Fest” show will be at the PAC featuring the best seven comics of the festival.

Cal Poly Arts Presents: International Guitar Night @ PAC
2022-03-01 18:30 - 20:35 | Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, 93405, United States
The world’s premier touring guitar festival brings together the most interesting and innovative acoustic guitarists for evenings of guitar solos, duets and quartets. Performers include Luca Stricagnoli, Thu Le, Jim Kimo West and Lulo Reinhardt.

Damien Sneed Presents: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin – The Queen of Soul @ PAC
2022-03-02 18:30 | Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, 93405, United States
Damien Sneed will be performing a night of tribute to Aretha Franklin, paying homage to some of her hits, including “Respect” and “Natural Woman.” Sneed’s multi-media show will be backed by a cast of jazz, gospel, and soul musicians and vocalists and featured alongside singer-songwriter Valerie Simpson. There will be a pre-performance lecture with Dr. Joye Carter and Alicia Moretti in the PAC Pavillion.

State of Womxn Panel
2022-03-03 16:30 - 18:00
The Cal Poly Gender & Equity Center is hosting their annual panel “State of Womxn” with Elena Scarr and other speakers from Safer and the Multicultural Center. More information on how to register on Zoom can be found @cpgenderequity on Instagram.

Surreal Series: Pisces Phase @The Siren El Chorro
2022-03-03 17:00 - 23:45 | The Siren El Chorro, 2990 Dairy Creek Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States

Dan Horne Band @ SLO Brew Rock
2022-03-04 18:00 | SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Ln, San Luis Obipso, CA, 93410, United States
The Dan Horne Band is performing at SLO Brew Rock with support by Omar Velasco. The Los Angeles-based producer, player, and all-around cosmic American troubadour Dan Horne will make his solo recording debut with “The Motorcycle Song EP.” The free show will feature members of Mapache, Allah Las, Circles Around the Sun, Grateful Shred, Jonathan Wilson, AMO AMO, and Chris Robinson Brotherhood.

CP Salsa Presents: Fuego Friday
2022-03-04 18:30 - 23:30
The Cal Poly Salsa Club is hosting a “Dress to Impress” event with a social following bachata and salsa lessons. The lessons will be in the Architecture & Environmental Design building 5 in room 225. The social will be held at Ryan’s American Dance studio and feature a photoshoot event. More details can be found @cpsalsa on Instagram.

Cal Poly Arts Presents: Ailey II @ PAC
2022-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, 93405, United States
Founded in 1974, this company from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will be performing at the PAC, featuring a broad mix of the company’s repertoire. There will be a pre-performance lecture at 6:00 PM with Moon Ja Minn Suhr.

The Breakfast Club Live @ UU Plaza
2022-03-08 08:00 - 11:00 | UU Plaza, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, California, 93401
Join Mustang Media Group for a morning of news, coffee, and music. The first 20 people will receive a free coffee voucher.

Cal Poly International Center's International Women's Day
2022-03-08 16:00 - 17:00
Join the Cal Poly International Center and campus community in celebrating International Women’s Day, with a virtual presentation on Zoom. The presentation is titled “Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan: A dialogue for engagement and understanding of women’s lives (at risk)” by Dr. Maliha Zulfacar.

KCPR Presents: Said The Sky @ The Fremont Theater
2022-03-09 19:00 | Fremont Theatre, 1035 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, 93401
KCPR is proud to present Said The Sky at the Fremont Theater for a night of music with Elohim, Midnight Kids, and Olivver The Kid. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Cal Poly International Center End of Quarter Banquet
2022-03-10 16:30 - 18:00
The Cal Poly International Center presents the “International End of Quarter Banquet” at the Advanced Technology Labs (Building 7). There will be food and drink, a photo booth, and a raffle. More details on how to register can be found @calpolysloint on Instagram.

Pancho and the Wizards @ SLO Brew Rock
2022-03-10 18:00 | SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Ln, San Luis Obipso, CA, 93410, United States
SLO Brew is partnering with Shabang for a night of free rock and roll music featuring Pancho and the Wizards, Repeater, and Krooks. Shabang Music and Arts Festival tickets will be sold for 10% off.

Cal Poly Pride Presents: End of Quarter Picnic
2022-03-11 16:00
The Cal Poly Pride Faculty Staff Association (FSA) and LGBTQ Campus Life are hosting an end-of-the-quarter picnic with pizza and snacks, at the rose garden at the O’Neil Green on campus. The organization is encouraging queer and trans people of color to attend the event to meet other QTPOC students. More information can be found @calpolypridecenter on Instagram for how to RSVP.

The Altons @ SLO Brew Rock
2022-03-11 18:00 | SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Ln, San Luis Obipso, CA, 93410, United States
KCPR is proud to present and give away tickets to The Altons at SLO Brew Rock for a night of retro-indie-soul. Details for how to enter can be found @kcpr913 on Instagram.

Art & Soul Fair
2022-03-12 12:00 - 16:00
The monthly Art & Soul Fair will be hosting 20+ local artists selling art, jewelry, clothing, and more. Further details can be found @artandsoulfair on Instagram.

St. Patti's Day Neighborhood Clean-Up
2022-03-13 10:00 - 12:00
The Cal Poly Center for Service in Action is hosting a clean-up to help reduce trash in the neighboring communities of Cal Poly during St. Patrick’s Day Weekend. The clean-up will take place between Cal Poly’s campus and Highway 101. Volunteers will meet at the corner of Longview and Hathaway, behind Cal Poly’s Rec Center, and there will be donuts and t-shirts for volunteers.

Sun Room and Swede and Skogen @ SLO Brew Rock
2022-03-31 19:00 | SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Ln, San Luis Obipso, CA, 93410, United States
KCPR is giving away four tickets to two lucky winners for a night of music with Sun Room, featuring Swede and Skogen. Details for how to enter can be found @kcpr913 on Instagram.

BAEC Presents: Meet and Greet with Captain Victor Glover
2022-04-01 16:00 - 17:00
The Cal Poly Black Academic Excellence Center is hosting an “Out of this World” meet and greet with NASA Astronaut and Captain Victor Glover. There will be pizza, NASA giveaways, and more in the Science Building (52) in room E29.

Poly Royal Rodeo and Concert with Morgan Evans
2022-04-06 18:30 - 22:30
Country artist Morgan Evans will be performing in the Cotton Rosser Rodeo Complex following Cal Poly Rodeo’s showcase.

CP Green Campus Presents: Earth Week
2022-04-14 - 2022-04-22
Join Green Campus for a week of events to celebrate the place we call home while bringing awareness to its protection. The week will begin with the Sustainability Festival and end with the Surfrider “Make Waves Film Festival.” More information on how to register can be found @cpgreencampus on Instagram.

TEDxSLO Presents: Transcending the Norm
2022-04-15 16:00 - 19:00 | Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, 93405, United States
TEDxSLO is an independently organized TED event run entirely by Cal Poly students. The event will feature seven different speakers and a musical performance, while highlighting the voices of individuals who have contributed to new methods of understanding.

Art & Soul Fair
2022-04-16 13:00 - 19:00
This monthly art fair will host local jewelry, clothing, and art vendors. There will be live music from 1:30-5:00 p.m. and comedy starting at 5:30. More details can be found @artandsoulfair on Instagram.
