May
Friday 5/15
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
El Teatro musical cabaret
El Teatro Campesino presents a teatro lab production,
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Sam Burguesa and the Pixie Chicks.
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The show is from the exploratory
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Teatro Lab,
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a branch of El Teatro that allows the next generation to create
shows. The show mixes music, myths, magic and politics as it
follows Chicano slacker Sam who has lost his home, his money and
his marbles. Performances run through May 31 at the El Teatro
Campesino Playhouse, 705 Fourth St., in San Juan Bautista.
Performances will be Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and
Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 May 8-10, and for Thursday
performances. All other shows are $20 for adults, $15 for students
and seniors and $12 for children under 12. For more information or
to purchase tickets, call 623-2444 or visit
www.elteatrocampesino.com.
May
Friday 5/15
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
El Teatro musical cabaret
El Teatro Campesino presents a teatro lab production, “Sam Burguesa and the Pixie Chicks.” The show is from the exploratory “Teatro Lab,” a branch of El Teatro that allows the next generation to create shows. The show mixes music, myths, magic and politics as it follows Chicano slacker Sam who has lost his home, his money and his marbles. Performances run through May 31 at the El Teatro Campesino Playhouse, 705 Fourth St., in San Juan Bautista. Performances will be Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 May 8-10, and for Thursday performances. All other shows are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors and $12 for children under 12. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 623-2444 or visit www.elteatrocampesino.com.
HOLLISTER
Rummage sale
The Philanthropic Education Organization will be hosting a rummage sale Friday, May 15 and 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1660 Valley View Road. Items include household goods, clothing and accessories. Proceeds will go to scholarships for women. For more information, call Cindy Biesmeyer at 637-0362.
GILROY
Neil Simon’s ‘Fools’
The Gavilan College Drama Club presents Neil Simon’s “Fools,” May 15 and 16, at 8 p.m., at the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., in Gilroy. Tickets are $7 general admission and $5 with an ASB card. Tickets are available at the door or at Book Smart in Morgan Hill. The play is about a man named Leon, who goes to a Ukrainian Village as a new teacher. He discovers that the town has been struck stupid by a curse, and to break it, he must educate Sophia, the lovely daughter of the town’s leading citizen. For more information, call 408-846-4973
Saturday 5/16
HOLLISTER
Passport weekend
The San Benito County Winegrowers Association is hosting its 7th annual passport weekend May 16 and 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Passports are $30 a person for both days, and can be purchased at Calera, DeRose, Blossom Hill, Pietra Santa, Alicats the SBCWGA Web site, Running Rooster, Thyme and Timber and Textiles. For more information, visit www.sbcwinegrowers.org.
Dizzy Burnett Jazz Trio and Shakedown
Guerra Family Vineyards will host the first summer outdoor concert May 16 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., at 500 John Smith Road, in Hollister. Food and beverages will be available (no carry in allowed) and seating is outdoor on grass so dress appropriately. Tickets are $5 for those with a San Benito County Winegrowers Association passport or $10 for the general public. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets are available at the gate or online at www.guerraconcerts.com.
TRES PINOS
Shake, Rattle and Roll car and motorcycle show
The Road Angels are looking for entries for the 3rd annual Shake, Rattle and Roll car and motorcycle show will be held May 16, at the San Benito County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entries for pre-1973 cars and trucks, and any year motorcycle (with no hydraulics) are $25 if registered before May 1, or $30 at the gate. Those who preregister by May 1 will received a goodie bag and a T-shirt. The event will feature food, music and a raffle. Admission is free, but there is a $5 parking fee. Proceeds will benefit children’s diabetes.
For more information, call 724-2632 or download the registration form at www.roadanglescarclub.com.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Meet the artist at Mission Gallery
Artist Stephen McMillan will demonstrate inking and pulling multiple plate, color prints on an etching press May 16 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mission Gallery, 106 Third St., in San Juan Bautista. McMillan’s work include aquatint etchings that will be on display at the Mission Gallery through June 7. The gallery is open 10 a.m. 6 p.m., Monday, and Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. o Sundays and closed Tuesdays. For more information, call 623-2960.
LOS BANOS
Kids’ fishing and fun day
The Department of Water Resources and California State Parks staff and volunteers will host the 20th annual Kids’ Fishing and Fun Day at San Luis Creek on the O’Neill Forebay May 16, from 8 a.m. to noon. Children ages 3 to 15 may sign up. Free bait is provided, as well as a free lunch and other goodies. There will be free pontoon boat rides (if the weather is nice) and kids will learn the art of Japanese fish printing. Cost is $6 per car for a day use fee. For more information, call 209-827-5353 or e-mail [email protected] with Fishing Day as the subject line.
GILROY
Interpretive History Day at Gilroy Hot Springs
The Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs will be open to the public May 16, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for an interpretive history day. The event will include a walk through time that discusses the history of the springs from the Mexican land grant era to the Japanese-American ownership of the Hot Springs Resort. Acoustic entertainment will be held at the old swimming pool, and includes live jug band music, and there will be displays, docent-led tours and people in period costumes. Parking is free, but limited so carpooling is suggested. Entry for adults is $5, under 12 are free with adult. To RSVP or for more information, call 408-314-7185 or 925-837-1024, or e-mail [email protected].
Sunday 5/17
HOLLISTER
Arts Out Loud! Art extravaganza
More than 500 student works of art will be presented in a showcase or talented musical and dance entertainers May 17 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the San Benito High School cafeteria. An artists’ reception will include refreshments and is open to everyone. An awards presentation will be held at 5:30 p.m. to recognize the students. Artwork will be on sale to the public. For more information, visit www.balerarts.org.
Plesek Memorial Foundation fundraiser
Family and friends of Matthew Plesek are hosting a fundraiser in his honor for the Plesek Memorial Foundation. The celebration of his life will begin at 11:30 a.m. May 17, with a chicken and rib barbecue starting at noon at Johnny’s Bar and Grill, 526 San Benito St. The barbecue is $10 a plate and there will also be a raffle. To call an order in ahead of time, call 637-3683.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Country Canyon Cruise and Car Show
The 7th Annual Country Canyon Cruise and Car Show will be May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in San Juan Bautista. The car show features cars and trucks that are from 1972 or before, at starts at 9 a.m. Other events include a merchant sponsored poker walk, merchant awards, awards of excellence, raffle, live music and a deejay. Registration before May 1 is $25 or $30 after. For more information, call 649-0102.
CARMEL
MayFaire
The Carmel Orchid Society has joined with the Carmel Valley Garden Club Flower and Art Show and the Hidden Valley Music seminar for their annual MayFaire. The show will be at the Hidden Valley Music Seminars, at 88 W. Carmel Valley Road and Ford Road in Carmel Valley Village May 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature plant and floral displays for judging, a lecture series, potting demonstrations, a silent auction and raffle, among other events. Admission is free. For more information, call Carolyn Salmon at 375-3748 or visit www.carmelorchidsociety.org, www.cvgardenclub.org or www.hiddenvalleymusic.org.
Wednesday 5/20
HOLLISTER
Cisco Jim performs at Market
Cisco Jim will perform at the Hollister Farmers Market May 20. Cisco Jim, Singing Cowboy, will include western swing, cowboy songs and even a yodel or two at the event. For more information, visit www.ciscojimsingingcowboy.com. The Farmers Market is every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Fifth Street between San Benito and Monterey streets and features fresh food, prepared dishes and arts and crafts vendors.
Thursday 5/21
HOLLISTER
‘Knight’ open house
The Santa Ana Opportunity School and San Andreas High School are inviting the public to an community resources open house, “Knight,” May 21 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 191 Alvarado St., in Hollister. The event will include community agencies that will be available to answer questions and share information. Some of the agencies that will be on hand include YMCA, Gavilan College, Compassion Pregnancy, Hollister Youth Alliance, San Benito County Behavioral Health, Pinnacles, Substance Abuse and more. The event will offer an opportunity for students to share their work in technology and there will also be face painting, popcorn and refreshments.
Friday 5/22
HOLLISTER
An Evening in Paris
Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Benito County will be hosting “An Evening in Paris Dinner and Dance,” Friday, May 22, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. The event will feature a dinner, dance, a silent auction, and a chance to win wine from local wineries. Tickets for the dinner dance are $55 a person. Tickets will be sold at the door for a chance to win the wine heist at $10 each. For more information, call Esther Curtice at 637-4992.
Sunday 5/24
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Merchant and community sidewalk sale
The San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a merchant and community sidewalk sale May 24 on Third Street. The event will include items for purchase, food and nonprofit booths. To rent a booth space or for more details, call 623-2454.
Saturday 5/30
HOLLISTER
Sock Hop
Leadership San Benito County is hosting a ’50s Sock Hop to raise money for Jovenes de Antano senior programs May 30, from 5 p.m. to midnight. The event will include a ’50s costume contest, raffle, dinner and a dessert bar. No-host cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner and program at 6 p.m. and dancing from 7 p.m. to midnight. Live music by “Come Back Buddy.” Tickets are $50 per person, $30 for those 65 and over. To sponsor the event or make donations, contact Pauline Valdivia at 637-9275 or for tickets, contact Robbie Russell at 901-7283 or by e-mail to [email protected].
Dog Days of Hollister
The Hollister Dog Owners Group will be hosting the Dog Days of Hollister May 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dunne Park, West and Sixth streets. Well-behaved dogs over 6 months of age and their owners are invited to attend. Dogs should be on a leash at all times and have proof of a current rabies vaccination. Children under 12 or free. There is a $3 entrance fee for adults, $2 with donation of dog food. The event will include vendors and rescue groups, as well as a pooch parade, a costumer contest and other dog contest. The event is co-sponsored by HDOG, the Hollister Downtown Association and the Gavilan Kennel Club. For more information, call 636-4809 or visit www.hollisterdog.org.
San Benito Oriana Chorale spring concerts
The San Benito Oriana Chorale is hosting two spring concerts Saturday, May 30, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 2300 Airline Hwy. Under the direction of Bruce Olstad, the choir will sing “Songs From the Heart of America.” Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for teens, and free for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at PostNet and Visions of Christmas, or at the door. For more information, call 637-0409.
Portuguese festival
The Portuguese Society of the Holy Ghost will host its annual festival May 30 and 31. There will be a dance and presentation of the new queen May 30 at 9 p.m. at the Portuguese Hall, 6957 Seventh St. Sunday May 31, at 10 a.m., there will be a parade of queens that will leave the hall at 10 a.m. to process to Sacred Heart Church, for mass at 11 a.m. and afternoon festivities that include an auction, dance and the serving of traditional Portuguese sopas.
MORGAN HILL
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is hosting a benefit barbecue and auction May 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Buddhist Community Center. Auction items include lessons on how to handle a peregrine falcon and a chance to attend a raptor or bobcat release. Tickets for the barbecue and auction are $35 for adults, $10 for children 4-12, and free for children 3 and under. For more information, call 408-779-9372.
June
Monday 6/1
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Jeanie Watson art show
Jeanie Watson will have her artwork on display June 1 to June 27 at the Galeria Tonantzin, 115 Third St. in San Juan Bautista. She will be on hand during the gallery walk June 13, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the artists’ reception. Watson’s work includes acrylic on canvas and watercolor paintings.
‘3 Stories Tall’
Kirk Ward, a Hollister native who is living and working in Los Angeles, will return to San Benito to perform his one-man show “3 Stories Tall” at the El Teatro Campesino Playhouse in San Juan Bautista June 11-28. Performances will be Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets for Thursday performances are $10 each. Tickets for other shows are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students and $12 for children under 12. Ward has performed the show at the HBO Theatre, The Comedy Central Theatre and The Aspen Comedy Festival. It uses drama and humor to reveal the adversity every young man and woman experiences when taking the path of the unknown. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 623-2444 or visit www.elteatrocampesino.com.
Saturday 6/20
Pinnacles Partnership picnic
The Pinnacles Partnership will host its third annual picnic June 20. The event will include docent-led nature walks, birding expeditions, a barbecue from noon to 2 p.m., with a program from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., a star party at dusk and children’s activities all day. Overnight lodging is available. There is limited availability to visit the RS Bar Guest Ranch where a pair of California condors are carry for a hatchling. Tours are limited to 30 people total, and depart at 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Cost for members is $25 for condor viewing, but the barbecue and other events are free. Non-members can attend the barbecue and other events for $50, with an additional $25 charge for condor viewing. For more information or to make a reservation, call Mark Paxton at 801-4882 or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday 6/27
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Mikey Bautista Memorial Scholarship Car Show
La Cantina and Los Padrinos are hosting the Mikey Bautista Memorial Scholarship car show June 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in San Juan Bautista. Entry fee is $35 and includes a T-shirt and a chance to win a trophy for best in show. The first 25 entries will win a $50 gas card. Send entries and checks to Mike Bautista Memorial, 160 Kane Drive, Hollister, CA 95023. For more information, call 637-7379, 623-4525 or 636-3805.
