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Wav Presents: Midvale Park, Wherever You Are, Her Heart Cries, Our City in Ashes, and Candiru; live at The Bunker SLO.
Doors 6 pm
$10 at the door/$5 with a costume
Colorado-based singer-songwriter Edie Carey is known for her unmistakable, soulful voice, her intelligent, heart-grabbing songs, but perhaps most especially for her warm, engaging presence on – and off – stage. As much a part of her show as the music itself, Carey’s wry and often self-mocking humor makes audiences feel as though they have just spent an evening with a very close friend
Doors at 6pm
Show at 7pm
$25
ART FOR ALL & It’s a Shirt Show
Join us for our annual Art for All Show, this year with an exciting new t-shirt design show, It’s a Shirt Show!
Art for All will feature original work at more affordable pricing. Everything will be $300 and below. This is a great opportunity to shop for friends and family and give art this year!
Our first ever It’s a Shirt Show will showcase submissions of cool t-shirt designs. Thanks to our partnership with Androgynous Fox, you can order a shirt from the designs featured in the show. At the end, the t-shirt with the most orders wins a prize!
Ultimate Funny Competition
This head-to-head short form improv showdown pits quick-thinking performers against each other in a high-energy battle of wit, creativity, and laughs. Teams will face off in fast-paced games, taking bold risks and big swings as they compete for audience favor and bragging rights. By the end of the night, only one team will be crowned the victor—you decide who!
Live with Tracy Morgan & Friends
Join us monthly for Jazz Night at The Bunker SLO!
Each month Tracy Morgan & Friends will play live on second Thursdays from 6-8pm.
The Undergrounds cafe will be serving our bites and beverages made in-house with locally sourced ingredients.
With DJ Jon
The Bunker SLO is so stoked to host Karaoke with DJ Jon every 2nd Friday at 7PM!
Tell your friends, plan that song, and wear something that makes you feel amazing! Or, just come and watch the show!
See you there!
Live with Tracy Morgan & Friends
Join us monthly for Jazz Night at The Bunker SLO!
Each month Tracy Morgan & Friends will play live on second Thursdays from 6-8pm.
The Undergrounds cafe will be serving our bites and beverages made in-house with locally sourced ingredients.
With DJ Jon
The Bunker SLO is so stoked to host Karaoke with DJ Jon every 2nd Friday at 7PM!
Tell your friends, plan that song, and wear something that makes you feel amazing! Or, just come and watch the show!
See you there!
3-Day Short-Form Boot Camp
A 3-day series of improv for all experience levels, focusing on strong scene work, short-form games, and show structure. Learn more about this workshop and sign up with the link below.
Join Mayor Erica A. Stewart and Councilmember Michelle Shoresman for a potluck event to discuss inclusivity in our city. Bring a dish that is meaningful to you or your culture and join SLO neighbors for food, conversation and ideas for a more inclusive SLO!
This is a free event but an RSVP would be much appreciated.
Join us for a conversation with artist Jennifer Randall and hear about her process and the work featured in our October show, Mild, Mild West. Grab a coffee and a snack and let’s all chat!
Unfortunate horror stories from those who have lived through it. Story Slam style….FREE EVENT
Improv Extravaganza
Watch the best of SLO’s improv teams awe and delight you with their unscripted madness and unhinged imaginations. The Extravaganza is always entertaining, always fun… you won’t want to miss it!
The Bunker SLO Presents
Lotto RPG with Saturn Death Dive/ Slut Boy/ Spitfire
$10
National Coming Out Day
Want to sing, share a poem, or play guitar? Join the Gala Pride and Diversity Center for an Open Mic night in celebration of National Coming Out Day!
Sign-ups at the event - see you there!
With DJ Jon
The Bunker SLO is so stoked to host Karaoke with DJ Jon every 2nd Friday at 7PM!
Tell your friends, plan that song, and wear something that makes you feel amazing! Or, just come and watch the show!
See you there!
Live music with the T& T Project
In the T & T Project Tracy Morgan and Timo Beckwith deliver a variety of Original World Fusion sounds for a wild musical journey from deep chill trance to high energy grooves. Tracy plays Hand Pans and percussion while Timo sings in his unique trance vocal style and plays the African inspired Gourd Ennanga, plus various wind instruments and percussion. While their music is all original it draws on influences from all over the planet.
If you’ve been longing for something completely fresh and different this extremely unique performance just might fill the bill!
Check out some live music with Special Forces, Blair Gun and Slutboy
Tickets $8 online/$10 ATD
Join the Bunker SLO and our October artist Jennifer Randall for a postcard writing campaign to bring awareness to the capture and possible slaughter of our American West’s wild horses. This event is in conjunction with the national campaign Fall of Freedom. Check out the map of events here. Come hang out and help us fight the good fight.
FREE TO ALL
Ultimate Funny Competition
This head-to-head short form improv showdown pits quick-thinking performers against each other in a high-energy battle of wit, creativity, and laughs. Teams will face off in fast-paced games, taking bold risks and big swings as they compete for audience favor and bragging rights. By the end of the night, only one team will be crowned the victor—you decide who!
The Mild, Mild West
Childhood and family experiences shared through visual stories.
Join us for the opening night of The Bunker SLO’s October Show featuring the work of Jennifer Randall.
This exhibition is all new work which explores memories, and personal stories. From my childhood to the childhood of my own kids, experiences that tie into the West and the connection to place and time are explored.
The collection is both playful and melancholy with remembrances, like a trail of bread crumbs that I seem to go back to, over and over and over again. - Jennifer Randall
We hang art, you hang out. Be the first to see the work of the amazing Jennifer Randall.
4pm-7pm
Hangout Happy Hour Specials
Join our Bunkmate Sara Roahen and her literary pals Donna Andersen, Carolyn Chilton Casas, Patsy Truxaw and Sharon D. Sheltzer for a literary event including readings, signings and more. This is a free event and the Undergrounds cafe will be open.
FREE EVENT!
Welcome River Access, Heart Container (from Davis), Hot Brothers (from Glendale) and Sounding to The Bunker for a night of live music.
Doors at 6pm
$10 online/$12ATD
Improv Extravaganza!
Watch the best of SLO’s improv teams awe and delight you with their unscripted madness and unhinged imaginations. Always weird, always fun, don’t miss the Extravaganza!
The Bunker SLO Presents: Trash Day
With Special Guests Joone/Stretch Hanson/Excuse Me Sir
Excuse Me Sir
Excuse Me Sir is a 5 piece out of san luis obispo that makes emotional rock music. loud guitars, fast drums, and lots of screaming.
JOONE
JOONE is a dirtbag indie-punk band from San Luis Obispo, Ca. They began in the summer of 2023 as a group of friends playing music out of a garage to now being a prominent sound in the San Luis Obispo music scene. They released their debut album “The Backlot” in February 2026 and have gone on two west coast tours since. JOONE is known for their electric live performance, on stage jams, and a sound that touches on many different musical genres.
JOONE is Michael Brown (Vocals/Guitar), Fred Miller (Vocals/Guitar), Lilly Smith (Bass, Vocals), and Mia DiCarlo (Drums).
Stretch Hanson
Stretch Hanson: An emotional outlet for Gavin Valladares, Stretch Hanson combines elements of 2000's alternative pop, shoegaze, and hardcore. Additional members Nick Ferrante, Ryan Beck, and Caleb Thornton bring live shows to life. Be ready for a high-energy, high-octane, high-emotion experience at any Stretch Hanson show.
TRASH DAY
TRASH DAY is a Santa Cruz–bred, Los Angeles–based indie/alt-rock band blending surf and punk influences with high-energy performances. Formed at UC Santa Cruz, the band emerged as part of the post-COVID revival of the Santa Cruz DIY scene before relocating to LA after graduation. Sharing stages with acts like Alexsucks, Couch Dog, Parrotfish, Carpool Tunnel, Slow Hollows, and The Paranoyds, the band has built a reputation as a strong live act delivering powerful performances up and down the west coast.
TRASH DAY is Ethan Zell (Lead Vocal/Rhythm Guitar), Trevor Pickett (Lead Guitar/Backup Vocals), Dylan French (Bass), and Noah Ende (Drums).
Join Central Coast Comedy Theater for their Blockbuster Hollywood Themed Improv Show.
Doors at 6pm
Join The Bunker in welcoming Tracy Morgan and Friends for an evening of Jazz. The Undergrounds will be serving up beer, wine, soju cocktails and light bites.
Doors at 5:30pm
$10 online or ATD
Join the host with the most, DJ JON, for a night of singing loud and proud. The Undergrounds will be open for all your beverage and lite bites needs. See ya there!
Ultimate Funny Competition
This head-to-head short form improv showdown pits quick-thinking performers against each other in a high-energy battle of wit, creativity, and laughs. Teams will face off in fast-paced games, taking bold risks and big swings as they compete for audience favor and bragging rights. By the end of the night, only one team will be crowned the victor—you decide who!
Art After Dark - Women Owning Walls Show Opening
A group show featuring female muralists Amy McKay (@amymckay_art), Britt Groseclose (@grosecreativeco), Corinne Pulsinelle (@Coconella), Erica Friend (@Insomniart) and Nicole Popell (@nn_zzo).
Come for the artist reception and check out our updated spaces. The Undergrounds cafe will be open, serving food, beer and wine.
We hang art and you hang out! It’s a great opportunity to meet the artists, have a snack and unwind.
The Bunker SLO welcomes our amazing community back with a night of Karaoke!!!
Come sing for us and check out the updated spaces!
The Undergrounds will be open serving food, beer and wine!
Improv Extravaganza
Watch the best of SLO’s improv teams awe and delight you with their unscripted madness and unhinged imaginations. The Extravaganza is always entertaining, always fun… you won’t want to miss it!
Join Bob and Wendy with special guest Paul Griffith for an afternoon of chill tunes and great company.
$7 presale | $10 at the door
Slowcore-tinged noise rock quartet Hoses formed in 2021 with guitarist Cole Warner, bassist Nathan Shipley, and drummer Nalia Santiago in San Luis Obispo, California. The members utilized an experimental approach to a traditional rock set up before enlisting the help of vocalist Wen to complete the sonically dynamic and emotionally potent project. The group is currently working on a full-length release.
$10
Noise Bloc Presents:
Punk Rock at The Bunker SLO with
Plywood Love, Throw Away, Dire, Tiny Plastic Everything
Join us for an amazing show with local artist Lena Rushing. Details coming soon.
The Bunker SLO 810 Orcutt Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 heythere@thebunkerslo.com. 805.203.6301
