Soul of CA

Sunday Seaside Crafts
2020-02-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-02-09 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
The Seymour Marine Discovery Center, part of UCSC, hosts a weekly gathering for children and their families. The point is educating them about the fabulous and abundant life of the Monterey Bay and its environs. The means they use to do this is art and hands-on activities. You and your child can learn lots about the flora and fauna of the area. http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

Art Battle
2020-02-15 19:00 - 23:00 | Dali Expo Museum, Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Several different artists, all seasoned in this process, will compete to see which one can create the “best” art in 20 minutes. All the pieces will be auctioned off afterwards, so you can have a winning piece of art hanging in your front hall. http://artbattle.com

Karaoke & Pizza
2020-02-15 16:00 - 22:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church, 490 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Join the folks at the Unitarian Universalist Church for an evening of fun aimed at the family. Lots of songs, pizza and fun. All ages welcome and tunes for everyone to sing. http://uucmp.org

Family Opera Massinet's Cinderella
2020-02-15 11:00 - 14:00 | UCSC Music Recital Hall, Heller & Meyer Drives, Santa Cruz , CA, 95064, United States
If your children have been asking you why haven’t they seen an opera of the classic children’s story, now you have a positive answer. An English translation of the French opera featuring local children as the mouse chorus and free admission for children gives you no excuse to expose your children to a bit of appropriate culture. Two performances 11:00 & 1:00 http://scbaroque.org

Cars & Coffee
2020-02-15 08:00 - 10:00, 2020-02-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States
In each even-numbered month the Weather Tech folks at Laguna Seca host a meet up for car fans. Whether you bring a one-of-a-kind beauty or the car you drive to work each day you can come out and enjoy the conversation and stories that bubble up from a group of aficionados while they are at a great race track. Or just listen and drink Castle Rock’s delicious brew. http://weathertechraceway.com

Married to a Mexican
2020-02-14 21:00 - 23:00 | Fox Theater, 239 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The title may not say it all, but it says a lot. Two comics, Willie Barcena & Quinn Dahle offer their insights on their marriages (to Mexicans) and will entertain a lot of local folks. Just the thing to make you and your special person laugh with realization that you are not alone. http://foxtheatersalinas.com

Cinderella (by Rodgers & Hammerstein)
2020-02-14 19:00 - 2020-02-16 21:00 | Cabrillo College Crocker Theater, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
You may remember the performances of this over the years. Lovely tunes and choreography add to the romantic story of dreams overcoming hardship and adversity. Here’s a new presentation for your enjoyment. http://cytsantacruz.org

Death of a Gangster
2020-02-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Folktales Winery, 8940 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
Live theater, good wine and food, on Valentine’s Day, looks like a delightful evening. Sort of commemorating the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, Folktales Winery is presenting an evening of entertainment unlike their usual. http://folktalewinery.com

Valentine's Dinner
2020-02-14 18:00 - 21:00 | casa munras hotel, 700 Munras, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
With its focus on Spanish foods this should be an interesting place to go for your Valentine’s Day dinner. The chef has worked up a special menu and wine list. Should be a wonderful evening’s repast. http://hotelcasamunras.com/dining

Everything Artichoke
2020-02-14 11:00 - 2020-02-16 15:00 | Joseph Boston Store, 210 Olivier St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday in February the Jos. Boston Store in Monterey is featuring the tastiest of the thistle family. Its history, good recipes, and beauty as a flower are all featured.http://historicgardenleague.org

Elephant Seal Weekend Celebration
2020-02-14 10:00 - 2020-02-16 17:00 | Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
The title says it all. Come and learn LOTS about those big pinnipeds along our coast. The Seymour Center’s scientists will give you the skinny (pun intended) about their lives, eating habits and future. http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/

Travis Tritt
2020-02-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
The multi award winner and member of The Grand Ole Opry is coming to Santa Cruz. Known for his resonant voice and guitar work, this concert features both. More at their website.http://riotheatre.com

Wine & Dinner
2020-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Portola Hotel, 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Sounds simple doesn’t it? After five courses and Flowers Vineyards wines chosen especially to complement the wonderful food it won’t be quite as simple. Complex but delicious and filling. Come and enjoy. http://portolahotel.com

B4Noon Organ Recital
2020-02-13 11:45 - 12:15 | Carmel Presbyterian Church, Ocean & Junipero, Carmel, CA, 93921, United States
It’s at 11:45, so that’s the title and it is an organ recital on the church’s new acoustic/digital organ. Drop in for a piece or two or for the whole half hour. Each Thursday through April 23rd. http://carmelpres.org

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
2020-02-11 19:30 - 2020-02-12 22:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
If you love the tunes of Ms. King, and so many do, get over to the Sunset Center and check this out. Her biggest tunes made into a musical and telling a story. Two nights, both shows start at 7:30. http://sunsetcenter.org

Whale TV
2020-02-11 19:30 - 20:30 | Hopkins Marine Station, 120 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, 93953, United States
You won’t find this on your HBO listings. Because it’s a program designed to use TV cameras to help learn about whales. Dr. Jeremy Goldbogen has been using them for several years and is going to show what he and his team have learned about these magnificent animals. http://hopkinsmarinestation.stanford.edu

Georgia On My Mind (The music of Ray Charles)
2020-02-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
Not only featuring the music of the incomparable Mr. Charles, this evening also includes more Grammy winners than you have ever seen live on stage. The group, Take 6, the female singer, the male lead all have received this award. http://sunsetcenter.org

Post Modern Jukebox
2020-02-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Come out and see this innovative group do its magic on many of the recent hits and older tunes. Check out their website and/or the many videos they have on You Tube. Familiar tunes like you have never heard them before. More at http://postmodernjukebox.com or http://riotheatre.com

XYZ Comedy w/ Emmy Blotnick
2020-02-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
Since her time as an Emmy nominated writer for “The Colbert Show” Ms. Blotnick has written several other shows and appeared round the country doing standup. Here she is with her own show in our area. Come check out her show. http://sunsetcenter.org

Carmel Art Walk
2020-02-08 17:00 - 20:00 | CA
Featuring artist-owned galleries, this walk will take you through center of Carmel and give you a reason to poke into the fascinating art world that seems to be everywhere. Stop in at one of the galleries with the blue lanterns and pick up a guide. Remember this is on the second Saturday of each month. Details at http://carmelartwalk.com

Valentine Passport Wine Tasting
2020-02-08 11:00 - 16:00 | River Road, South of Salinas, CA, United States
Along River Road south of Salinas there are wonderful wineries each with its own take on the wine of the Santa Lucia Highlands. This is your chance to taste some of their work and share it with a loved one. Not only that but they have worked with local chefs to create pairings of food that intend to complement their wines. Seven artisanal wineries and good food, What could be better? http://riverroadwinetrail.com

Chocolate Walk
2020-02-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Old Town Salinas, Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
It’s not a scene from Willy Wonka; it is a fundraiser for special needs children. You buy a passport and take it round to the merchants of Salinas’ City Center, then they present you with something made with Spam. (No, it’s chocolate.) All in fun and for a good cause. Come wander around downtown Salinas.
http://salinaschocolatewalk.com

Kimberly Ford sings Joni Mitchell's "Blue"
2020-02-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Monterey Center for Spiritual Living, 400 W. Franklin, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Not only is Ms. Ford a highly regarded interpreter of Ms.Mitchell’s music but the band behind her is named Celebration of Joni Mitchell. We can reasonably guess that they know their way around this celebrated singer songwriter. This tour focuses obviously on the groundbreaking “Blue” album. SOunds like a cool evening. http://celebrationofjonimitchell.com

Everything Artichokes
2020-02-07 11:00 - 2020-02-09 15:00 | Joseph Boston Store, 210 Olivier St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

Fellow Pynins
2020-02-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Lilli Aeske Arthouse, 13160 CA-98, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
No that is not a misprint, that’s the name. (Hope you know what it means.) It is an award-winning folk duo of some renown. They are performers of original tunes and some familiar tunes upon which they have put a personal stamp. http://fellowpynins.com

Matilda (The Musical)
2020-02-06 19:00 - 2020-03-15 21:00 | Golden Bough Theater, Monte Verde St. &SW 8th Ave., Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93922, United States
Follow the adventures of Roald Dahl’s plucky young heroine as she triumphs over bad parenting and horrible teachers. With lots of catchy tunes and dance numbers you be pulling for her all the way. http://pacrep.org

Astronomy on Tap (Planets Under Construction)
2020-02-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery, 402 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Two astronomers, Nienke Van Der Marel from University of Victoria and Steph Sallum from UCSC will be informing us about the process of finding new planets and helping understand why it’s important. All while the audience enjoys the wonderful products of Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery. Great Stuff!http://scmbrew.com

Big Brother-Big Data
2020-02-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
While much information is collected about you, what is done with it? Vinnie Monaco, a Professor at the Naval Postgraduate School is going to lay it all out for us. Maybe he will have insight into how to better protect ourselves. Come find out. http://carmelpubliclibrary.org
