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.
”
For tickets, contact Robbie Russell at 901-7283 or by e-mail to
[email protected].
May
Thursday 5/28
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 are May 22-31 at the El Teatro Campesino Playhouse, 705 Fourth St., in San Juan Bautista. Performances will be Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 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.
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.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Movies under the stars The Plaza History Association and Earthbound Farms are sponsoring a screening of the 1958 psychological thriller “Vertigo” at the San Juan State Historic Park Plaza Lawn on Friday. The viewing is free and will include a special presentation at 8 p.m., with the movie starting at 8:30 p.m. All children should be accompanied by an adult, and snacks will be sold on site. Donations will go to the Plaza History Association. Dress warmly and bring a blanket.
Meet the artist at Mission Gallery
Artist Stephen McMillan’s work includes 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. on Sundays and closed Tuesdays. For more information, call 623-2960.
Saturday 5/30
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
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.” 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 are free. There is a $3 entrance fee for adults, $2 with donation of dog food. The event will 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.
Oriana Chorale 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.
Sunday 5/31
HOLLISTER
Health Fair
The Si Se Puede Learning Center is hosting a health fair May 31 at the Villa Luna Apartments in Hollister, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include health resources, sports and games, and Dolores Huerta will speak. The event will also offer a chance for parents to register their children in the K-8 summer learning program. For more information, call 637-9097.
MONTEREY
Family Fun Day at Toro Park
The Monterey county Health Department, Behavioral Health Division is hosting a free event at Toro Park in Monterey May 31, from noon to 4 p.m. The event will include resources from more than 30 community agencies, games and activities. In addition to music and a raffle, a performance will be put on by the Calpulli Oseloyolt Mexica Azteca Dancers. Assemblymember Anna Caballero and Monterey County Supervisor Simon Salinas are scheduled to attend.
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.
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.
Thursday 6/4
HOLLISTER
Downtown movie series
The movies under the stars series continues June 4, half an hour after dusk with a screening of “Casablanca” at the grassy lot on the corner of Fourth and San Benito streets. Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman helm this 1942 black-and-white classic film about an American ex-patriot who is holding papers to help a man escape Germany and discovers the wife of the man he is meant to help is an old love interest who left him. 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.
Saturday 6/6
Hollister
Benefit garage sale
All Creatures Great and Small Rescue Group will host a garage sale June 6, at 261 Dry Creek Road in Hollister, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, go to www.allcreaturesgs.org or call 636-7559. Proceeds will benefit animal veterinary expenses.
Thursday 6/11
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
‘3 Stories Tall’
Kirk Ward, a Hollister native who is living and working in Los Angeles, will 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 6/13
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 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 caring 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].
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.
Sunday 6/21
HOLLISTER
Free Father’s Day car show
The sixth annual Free Father’s Day Car Show will be June 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2350 Technology Parkway in Hollister. No entry fees for antiques, hot rods, trucks, cycles or project cars. Visit www.hcfonline.com or call 637-1056 for more information.
Wednesday 6/24
HOLLISTER
Kids at the Park
The San Benito County Child Injury Prevention committee is hosting the 16th annual Kids at the Park June 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dunne Park on West Street. The event includes a chance for children and families to learn about safety and health. The free event includes face painting, health snacks, prizes and drawings. Children have a chance to meet clowns, McGruff, Happy Tooth, the Tooth Fairy and Smokey the Bear. The event is sponsored by the HEALTHTRUST and the San Benito County Health Division. For more information, call 637-5367.
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.
HOLLISTER
Storytelling and indigenous gathering
The 13th annual storytelling and indigenous gathering at Indian Canyon is June 27 from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will include storytelling from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., with traditional dancers from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Suggested donations are $20 for adults, $10 for students with ID, and $5 for children under 12. Traditional food included meat and vegetarian tacos, fry bread, red rice and beans available for $5. For more information, visit www.indiancanyon.org.
