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COURT STREET CELEBRATION is acknowledging the three-year anniversary of the Court Street area in SLO and continues with Summer Sounds on the Terrace with Tim Jackson July 19 from 12:30pm-2:30pm. Info: 543-0200.

TATTOO ART SHOW presented by HepKat Beauty Parlor and Tiger Rose Tattoo on July 17 starting at 6 p.m. at HepKat, 781 Higuera St. Music, raffles, and alcohol. Fifty percent of the proceeds will be donated to Rancho De Los Animales. Info: 547-0777.

BACK TO LIFE REVIVAL with live music, food give-away, and more on July 19, starting at 9am and happening till 7pm at Oceano Elementary School, located at 1551 17th St. in Oceano. Info: 400-8266 or carolann@5citiesprayerrevival.com.

A DAY OF FAMILY FUN The Coastal Discovery Center is hosting its second Annual Discovery Fair on July 19 from 11am-3pm. CDC is located at W.R. Hearst State Beach, Sam Simeon, across from the Hearst Castle entrance. Visit the Coastal Discovery Center and see live rainbow trout, take a video voyage to the deep sea, and meet a talking tide pool. Kid-friendly activities include constructing remote-controlled underwater robots and more. Info: 927-2145 or 927-2074.

CENTRAL COAST RENAISSANCE FAIR will take you back 400 years on July 19-20 (10am-6pm on Sat. and 10am-5pm on Sun.) at El Chorro Park, opposite Cuesta College in SLO. $10 and $15; 2-day pass $25. Info: 1-800-688-1477 or slo-faire.com.

STORIES ‘ROUND THE FIRE will be told at 7pmÜon Cayucos Beach, south of the pier on July 19, 26 and Aug. 9, 16, and 23. These family-oriented storytelling performances feature storyteller Kirk Henning, with guest storytellers and musicians.ÜA traditional marshmallow roast around the campfire is included.ÜSuggested donation is $3. Info: 995-2867.

CALIFORNIA MID-STATE FAIR presents live music (John Mayer on July 23, STP on July 26, Paula Cole on July 26, Rod Stewart on July 30, Fergie on July 31, Blood Sweat and Tears on Aug. 1), rodeos, bull riding, prize farm animals, arts and crafts displays, live entertainment, carnival rides, monster trucks, wine tasting, food, and much more. This year’s performers will also include Toby Keith and Alan Jackson. The fair runs July 23-Aug. 3, noon-midnight at the Mid State Fairgrounds, 2198 Riverside Ave. in Paso Robles. Info and tickets (on sale now!): 1-800-909-FAIR or midstatefair.com.

ARROYO GRANDE CRUISE NIGHT AND CAR SHOW takes place July 25-26 in the Village. Info: arroyograndevillage.org or 473-2250.

FRIDAY NIGHT HAPPY HOUR AT AVILA BAY CLUB through summer with live music, winetasting and more. 6pm. $5 for non-members. Info: 595-7600 or avilabayclub.com.

RIO SECO WINERY SUMMER FUN NIGHTS on Fri. from 6-9pm. Through Aug. 22. Live music, food, and wine. $8 and up. 4295 Union Rd. in Paso Robles. Info: 237-8884.

SUNSET WINE DOWN at Robert Hall Winery continues every Fri. from 6-9pm. $20-$25. Includes light dinner, live music and, of course, the wine. 3443 Mill Rd. in Paso Robles. Info: 239-1616 ext. 24 or roberthallwinery.com.