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14 things to do in SLO County on Friday, Dec. 15

The holidays are in full swing at San Luis Obispo’s Mission Plaza, where children can visit Santa Claus at Santa’s House and take a whirl on the classic carousel. The carousel is open daily until Dec. 25. Visit www.DowntownSLO.com for a full schedule.
The holidays are in full swing at San Luis Obispo’s Mission Plaza, where children can visit Santa Claus at Santa’s House and take a whirl on the classic carousel. The carousel is open daily until Dec. 25. Visit www.DowntownSLO.com for a full schedule. ldickinson@thetribunenews.com

Holiday Open House

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Complimentary mulled wine, spiced cider, goodies. Pomar Junction Vineyard and Winery, 5036 El Pomar Road, Templeton. Admission free; wine tasting: $10 to $15. 805-238-9940.

Hanukkah Downtown

5 p.m.

Join in lighting the community menorah in at Mission San Luis Obispo, 751 Palm St. Free. 805-426-5465.

Senior Holiday Dinner

5 to 7 p.m.

Holiday dinner, live music and caroling for local seniors. South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades, Los Osos. Free. 805-528-2626.

Holiday Wine Glass Painting

6 to 8 p.m.

Art materials and a glass of wine included. Call for prices and reservation. Avila Beach Golf Resort, 6464 Ana Bay Road. 805-595-4000, ext. 506. Price varies.

Charlie Shoemake

6 to 8:30 p.m.

Pianist plays songs from the Great American Songbook. Harmony Café, 824 Main St., Cambria. Prices vary. 805-924-1219.

Up in the Air

6:30 to 9 p.m.

Upbeat, eclectic blend of music. Bristol’s Cider House, 3220 El Camino Real, Atascadero. Free. 805-438-5855.

‘The Snow Queen’

7 p.m.

Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story. Spanos Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Cal Poly. $26 to $44. 805-756-4849.

Living Nativity

7 to 7:30 p.m.

Narrator, actors and live animals portray Biblical events surrounding Jesus’ birth. First Presbyterian Church, 610 S. Main St., Templeton. Free. 805-434-1921.

‘The Shop Around The Corner’

7 to 9 p.m.

Live radio play about two feuding co-workers who are secret pen pals. By the Sea Productions. St. Peter’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay. $10. 805-776-3287.

‘Puppets and Poets’

7 to 9 p.m.

Poetry, puppetry, live music and more by Amber West, Zeb West, Will Jones, Clovis Blackwell, Jerime Ford and The Singer and the Songwriter. Palm Theatre, 817 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. $7. 512-765-5661.

‘The Reboot: Storytelling ReImagined’

7 to 9 p.m.

Storytelling, spoken work, improvisational comedy, interactive games and open mic. Top Dog Coffee Bar, 857 Main St., Morro Bay. Free. 805-772-9225.

‘Big Fish’

7 to 9:30 p.m.

A son recalls his traveling salesman father’s tall tales. Musical. Arroyo Grande High School Theatre Company. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave, Arroyo Grande. $10 to $15. 805-489-9444.

Cuesta Jazz Ensembles

7:30 p.m.

Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. $10 to $15. 805-546-3198.

‘Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along’

7:30 to 9 p.m.

San Luis Obispo Master Chorale, soloists and audience members perform George Frideric Handel’s famous oratorio. Harman Hall, Performing Arts Center, Cal Poly. $15. 805-756-4849.

For a complete list of events, visit events.sanluisobispo.com.

This story was originally published December 14, 2017 at 2:30 PM with the headline "14 things to do in SLO County on Friday, Dec. 15."

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