May
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.
May
Friday 5/22
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.
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.
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.
Saturday 5/23
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Central Coast Farmers Market
The Central Coast Farmers Market is every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 6359, 58 Monterey St. The market includes fresh local produce, food and arts and crafts. For more information, call 623-4320 or 207-8932.
HOLLISTER
Drum circle at Japanese garden
A drum circle will be hosted at the Hollister Japanese Temple Gardne, May 23, at 10 a.m., at 920 Riverside Road. The event will be led by Elliott Treves, a local drummer, and participants are encouraged to bring their own drums or percussion instruments. For more information, call 637-6361.
AROMAS
Boy Scout car wash
The Boy Scouts of Aromas will host a car wash May 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marshall’s Grocery, at the corner of Capenteria and Blohm. Tickets are $7 for cars or $10 for larger vehicles, and are available in advance or at the event.
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.
Wednesday 5/27
HOLLISTER
Corona Blues Band at Market
The Corona Blues Band will perform at the Hollister Farmers Market May 27. For more information on the group, visit myspace/coronabluesband. 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.
Free movie night
The Hollister People for Peace and the Democratic Central Committee will be sponsoring a free movie night on the “Gay Marriage Controversy,” May 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Barbara Memorial Room at the San Benito County Free Library. For more information, call 630-1059 or 637-6445.
Thursday 5/28
HOLLISTER
Downtown movie series launches
The movies under the stars series starts May 28 a half an hour after dusk with its premiere screening on the grassy lot on the corner of Fourth and San Benito streets. The first movie of the season will be “Grease.” Admission is free. Children should be accompanied by an adult. No alcohol, or animals, allowed. For more information, contact the Hollister Downtown Association at 636-8406.
Friday 5/29
HOLLISTER
Classic car show
Santa Ana and San Andreas high school students will host a classic car show May 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at San Andreas High School, 191 Alvarado St. Free entry for all cars.
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 rr******@sb********.org.
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.
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.
Wednesday 6/3
HOLLISTER
BEEFTONE performs at Market
BEEFTONE, an alternative band made up of local high school students, will perform at the Hollister Farmers Market May 27. They have participated in battle of the bands. For more information, visit myspace/beeftone. 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.
Saturday 6/13
HOLLISTER
Wag n’ Walk 5K
The Leadership San Benito Class of 2009 is hosting a Wag n’ Walk 5K Family Fun Run and Walk June 13 at the Graniterock Southside Sand and Gravel Quarry at 5632 Airline Hwy. The 5K starts at 9 a.m. and is open to two-legged participants. A 5K walk for people and their pets starts at 9:45 a.m. Individual registration is $15 in advance or $20 at the event. Family registration is $40 in advance or $45 at the event. To register online, visit www.active.com or visit petfriends.org. All proceeds benefit Pet Friends. For more information, call Marissa Brennan at 630-2495.
Saturday 6/20
PINNACLES
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 in**@pi******************.org.
LOS BANOS
Pacheco State Park kite day
Pacheco State Park staff will be hosting the eighth annual kite day June 20, from noon until 4 p.m, at 38787 Dinosaur Point Road. Everyone who flies a kite will receive a button. Other activities will include a make your own kite table; face painting; pie eating contests and bubble gum blowing contests. Day use is $5, and a vendor will have lunch and beverages available. For more information, call 209-826-1197 or visit www.parks.ca.gov/events.
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.
