Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College

06/05/2026

We love hosting this family-friendly show every year... it's so fun and perfect for everyone... and only $5!

The SLO Movement Arts Center will once again join forces with Festival Mozaic for this beloved family-friendly performance of 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒏𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒔 by French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. Local dancers bring each animal to life through movement and choreography while the Festival Mozaic Orchestra performs this whimsical musical masterpiece live on stage.

𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑠, this engaging concert combines music, dance, and storytelling in an unforgettable experience! 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 $𝟓 - learn more here: https://www.festivalmozaic.org/show-details/family-concert-carnival-of-the-animals

Make it a full morning of musical fun on July 29! Arrive at the Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College beginning at 10:30 AM for 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 and the San Luis Obispo Symphony 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐙𝐨𝐨, where children can get hands-on experience with a variety of musical instruments before the performance at 11:30!

A delightful introduction to classical music and dance for the whole family!

06/04/2026

While 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒓 is a lesser-known and early opera of Gilbert & Sullivan, it is no less a gem! Get caught up in the world of magic, potions, and the high ideal that love can transcend class... this weekend only! tickets.cuesta.edu

Blast from the past, Central Coast Gilbert and Sullivan edition...
(first) Rebecca McKinley as Rose Maybud in 2022's Ruddigore; Rebecca plays Aline Sangazure in The Sorcerer. (next) Tom Villa as Leonard Meryll in 2024's The Yeomen of the Guard; Tom plays Alexis Pointdextre in The Sorcerer.

06/02/2026

THIS WEEKEND: Don't miss *The Sorcerer* by Central Coast Gilbert and Sullivan! Sat Jun 6 and Sun Jun 7 at 3pm: tickets.cuesta.edu

PLUS: Summer 2026 San Luis Obispo Music & Arts Festival, Jul 15 - Aug 1 and we're hosting FOUR shows at the CPAC! Also on sale now... Festival Mozaic

Learn more - https://mailchi.mp/cuesta/this-weekend-dont-miss-the-sorcerer-by-central-coast-gilbert-sullivan

05/21/2026

IN TWO WEEKS on the CPAC Mainstage: Central Coast Gilbert & Sullivan proudly presents 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒓! This light opera is accompanied by a live and *local* professional orchestra. Directed by Marcy Irving, with Vocal Direction by Paul Osborne, and live orchestra conducted by Jennifer Martin - you won't want to miss this one!

Tickets are going quickly - get yours today: tickets.cuesta.edu

05/19/2026

"I love the Combopalooza concerts; you just never know what you're gonna get!" We couldn't agree more! at 7:30pm tonight! Grab your ticket early: tickets.cuesta.edu

In our final concert of the semester, we're excited to feature all nine Cuesta Jazz Combos - this time on the CPAC Mainstage! Transitioning quickly from one combo to the next, this concert tends to feel like a fun mini festival! Don't miss it 🎸🤘🎵

Check the eblast for complete info: https://mailchi.mp/cuesta/tonight-dont-miss-combopalooza-cuesta-jazz-combos-take-the-mainstage

05/18/2026

TOMORROW is Combopalooza! In our final concert of the semester, we're excited to feature all nine Cuesta Jazz Combos - quickly transitioning one to the next - in a fun concert that feels like a mini festival!

Tuesday, May 19 at 7:30pm on the CPAC Mainstage! Come out and support the groups as they finish the year and prepare for this year's jazz CD project. Led by Ron McCarley, you won't want to miss this one... you just never know what you'll see and hear!

Buy in advance online: tickets.cuesta.edu

05/16/2026

TONIGHT for the last Cuesta Jazz Ensembles show of the season! tickets.cuesta.edu

Tonight's concert featuring the groups and pieces that will be on the Cuesta Jazz CD this semester - a project they're recording very soon! Come see a live sneak-peak performance of the upcoming CD project, led by Ron McCarley.

05/16/2026

There are only TWO more chances to see 𝑺𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 in the CPAC Experimental Theater: today, Saturday 5/16 at 2pm and tomorrow, Sunday 5/17 at 2pm.

Teen angst, bad decisions, existential dread, and absolute bangers performed by an insanely talented cast. "Come support Cuesta Drama and let’s emotionally spiral together one last time." Couldn't have said it better ourselves 😉

🎟️ tickets.cuesta.edu

05/15/2026

TOMORROW 💿 Cuesta Jazz demos their new CD Project in the final Jazz Ensembles concert of the season! 🎵

This weekend is your last chance to see SPRING AWAKENING by Cuesta Drama - must close Sunday 🎭 tickets.cuesta.edu

Read all about it! - https://mailchi.mp/cuesta/tomorrow-cuesta-jazz-new-cd-project-final-jazz-ensembles-concert