Friday, March 2

8:30 pm
The Fossils at the Maverick Saloon. Live rock and roll. Cover charge $5. Must be 21 years or older. 3687 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez. Call 686-4785, www.mavericksaloon.org

7 pm
Wildling Art Museum presents Free Friday Flicks Free movie screening and refreshments the first Friday of the month at 2948 Nojoqui Street, downtown Los Olivos. Socializing and discussion afterward. Space is limited: first come, first seated. For more information, call (805) 688-1082.

Sunday, March 4

2 - 4 pm
Jewish Family Service Open House to celebrate the opening of their Los Olivos office. Complimentary wine tasting at participating tasting rooms. 2900 Nojoqui Avenue, Los Olivos. For more information, contact Dr. Elizabeth Wolfson, (805) 957-1116, ewolfson@sbjf.org

Wednesday, March 7

7 pm
Firestone Walker Brewery Taproom presents Tales from the Tavern with Devon Sproule and Bob Lind. 620 McMurray Road, Buellton. Call (805) 688-0383 for more information. www. talesfromthetavern.com

Thursday, March 8

4 - 7 pm
Santa Ynez Valley Visitor’s Association sponsors the Valley Business & Tourism Expo 2007 at the Royal Scandinavian Inn, 400 Alisal Road, Solvang. Free admission, refreshments. Public welcome. For more info: 805- 686-0053 www.syvva.com

5 – 7 pm
Solvang Chamber of Commerce Mixer for business networking. Free admission and refreshments. Hosted by First American Title Company, Solvang. Call (805) 688-0701

Saturday, March 10

Solvang Century & Half-Century Bike Ride. Thousands of cyclists begin and end their 50 or 100-mile ride in downtown Solvang. Sponsored by SCOR. For more information call (562) 690-9693.

Wednesday, March 14

7 pm
Firestone Walker Brewery Taproom presents Tales from the Tavern with Songs and Stories from the Santa Ynez Valley. Featuring a reading by Gerald DiPego, and songwriters Gib Foss, Art Green and Greg DeLeon. 620 McMurray Road, Buellton. Call (805) 688-0383 for ticket pricing and availability. www.talesfromthetavern.com

Taste of Solvang Weekend

15th annual food and wine festival throughout downtown Solvang. Live entertainment throughout the Village all weekend.

Friday, March 16

7 - 9 pm
Famed Dessert Reception Showcase at the Solvang Vets Hall

Saturday, March 17

11 – 4 pm
Walking Smorgaasbord tasting of traditional dishes at 50+ stops.

6 - 9 pm
Wine Tasting Room Tour. Call 1-800-468-6765 for information and tickets. www.solvangusa.com