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First-year Cuesta College music major, Darian Lamar, shoots pool with his friends at BA Start Competitive Arcade and Taproom on Sunday, September 14. BA Start offers food (including a cotton candy machine), beverages, pool tables, pinball and games galore. They are open Tuesday through Sunday for players of all ages until 8 p.m. but 21+ after that. The games are card-operated and are available at kiosks throughout the space.

8 things to do in SLO without alcohol

Michaela Mastache, Arts + Entertainment Editor October 29, 2025

Downtown San Luis Obispo and its vibrant nightlife attract tourists, students and locals alike.  In 2012, it was estimated that SLO had the largest amount of bars per capita in the country, with...

Co-curator of "Not Enough Future" and artist Connie Martin Treviño, with one of her ceramic works. Image courtesy of Connie Martin Treviño.

An exploration of time, ‘Not Enough Future’ exhibition coming to Cuesta

Casey Lieberman, Features Editor October 27, 2025

Los Angeles-based artist Connie Martin Treviño and Cuesta College’s Gallery coordinator, Tim Stark co-curated the newest exhibition, "Not Enough Future” coming to the Harold J. Miossi Gallery on Cuesta’s...

Faire attendees have their tickets checked by costumed event staff. Tickets are online only. Parking may be purchased online or with cash. Preferred and handicapped parking is available.

PHOTOS: A day at the Faire

L. Duck Scott, Contributor October 10, 2025

On weekends from Sept.13 through Oct. 19, the Northern California Renaissance Faire is at Casa de Fruta at 10031 Pacheco Pass Highway in Hollister. Throngs of festival-goers enjoy artisan shops, live shows,...

“James and the Giant Peach” will be showcased at the Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center’s Experimental Theater. Directed by both Cash Costango and Kasady Riley, the show will run from Oct. 9 to Oct. 19.
Photo courtesy of Cuesta CPAC

Cuesta presents ‘James and the Giant Peach’

Vivian Morgan, Reporter October 8, 2025

Editor's Note: The original version of this story was altered to correct multiple issues. The Cuestonian regrets these errors.   Cuesta College’s Drama Department has invited audience members...

Behind the star power of San Luis Obispo’s drag scene

Behind the star power of San Luis Obispo’s drag scene

Vivian Morgan, Reporter October 7, 2025

San Luis Obispo has a scene of stage performers that showcase their talents while dressed in glitterati costumes, make-up and star power. Drag has the power to bring people together to be entertained by...

Filmmaker Kenny X. Hamlett speaks on the Cuesta College campus on Sept. 6.

REVIEW: Extreme outdoor sports meet mental health in ‘Black People Don’t Do That’

John C. King, Multimedia Editor September 17, 2025

A film presented by the San Luis Obispo County Library at the Harold J. Miossi Performing Arts Center “Black People Don't Do That” was screened Sept. 6 to an audience of about 100 community members...

Artist Sung Won Yun answers student questions as part of a Q&A at The Miossi Gallery on Sept. 4.

Sung Won Yun presents ‘Inner Landscape’ at Miossi Gallery

Michaela Mastache, Arts + Entertainment Editor September 17, 2025

New York City artist Sung Won Yun’s multimedia exhibit “Inner Landscape” is now showing at the Harold J. Miossi Gallery on Cuesta College’s San Luis Obispo campus until October 17. “Inner...

People gather to look at the different displays of art in the Harold J. Miossi Gallery on Aug. 14.

Central Coast artists share ideas in Cuesta art exhibition

Steph Marroquin, Contributor August 19, 2025

The sound of live jazz music, a collection of driftwood sculptures situated outside the entrance and an array of food and beverages greeted guests on Aug. 14 at the Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery on the...

From left, Hannah Emmack, Bryan McLain and Liam Mclain film “Do sentient puppets think for themselves or is it the hand up their a**”?” in Atascadero, CA. Photo courtesy of Mindy Mclain

Lights, camera, action!

McKenna Zolty July 23, 2025

Exploring passions while in college can be a challenge for the busy schedules of full-time college students. Central Coast natives Hannah Emmack and Liam Mclain are changing that narrative by bringing...

The flyer for the Cuesta College Short Film Festival on May 9. Courtesy of Hannah Emmack

Cuesta College students host short film festival

McKenna Zolty, Arts + Entertainment Editor May 8, 2025

Second-year English major Hannah Emmack, and first-year music major Liam McLain are hosting their own short film festival at Cuesta College on May 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Science Forum, Room 2401....

Wallows lead singer Dylan Minnette performs the final set at the Laguna Lake Stage at Shabang Music festival on day two, May 3.

REVIEW: Shabang was an unforgettable festival experience

McKenna Zolty, Arts + Entertainment Editor May 6, 2025

Shabang, the annual spring two-day music festival, ended year 11 with a bang. The classic festival includes Indie-alternative and house-EDM performers at Dairy Creek Golf Course where guests are surrounded...

Briston Maroney performing new music from his latest album “JIMMY” at the Laguna Lake Stage at Shabang Music Festival on day two, May 3.

Shabang: Day 2 in photos

Lindsay McKee and McKenna Zolty May 4, 2025

On the final day of Shabang Music Festival, the annual anticipated alternative and house music in San Luis Obispo opened doors at 2 p.m. Three Stages offered music ranging from the Laguna Lake Stage, hosting...

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