Community Events
Youth and Community Arts works in partnerships with different community organizations to provide experiences that go beyond the stage. These curated events encourage our audiences to create new connections to each other through different artistic engagements in touch between main stage shows.
Upcoming Community Events
Santa Maria Inn events
In partnership with the Historic Santa Maria Inn, Youth and Community Arts has created on-going events that highlight this unique treasure of the Central Coast.
Murder Mystery at the Santa Maria Inn
When the General Manager of the Historic Santa Maria Inn is discovered dead, suspicion and secrecy run rampant throughout the grounds. Join us for an evening of mysterious characters, clue gathering, and strange happenings to figure out who’s dunnit!
7PM Friday, May 8, 2026
Register HERE | Purchase includes a drink ticket and provided appetizers.
Guests are encouraged to wear shoes they are comfortable walking in, as this event does move throughout the grounds of the Santa Maria Inn. ADA accommodations are available with prior notice.
*Please note that this is the same mystery we performed in 2025.
Sing-alongs at Lark and Sparrow
Curated by PCPA Music Director Paul Marszalkowski, our Showtunes Sing-alongs are a crowd favorite at Lark and Sparrow in Old Orcutt. This 21-and-over event happens sporadically throughout the season, so keep an eye out for our next one!
Our next Show Tunes Sing-Along is on May 16th, 7:30pm -9:30pm
Pastorela
El Ermitaño by Miguel Sabido is a delightful 60-minute play in Spanish, brimming with music, humor, and time-honored tradition. El Ermitaño charmingly delivers all the essential elements of a Pastorela: the angel, the devil, the eternal battle between good and evil, and the human condition that connects us all. A wonderful Mexican traditional Christmas play in Spanish.
In partnership with Tierra Blanca Arts Center
