Soul of CA

CAbrillo Music Festival (Community Night)
2018-08-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 High St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Every year the Music Department at Cabrillo College is part of what has become a fixture on the West Coast music calendar. You can also enjoy this festival. Check out the events at http://cabrillomusic.org .

David Liebe Hart
2018-08-08 21:00 - 23:30 | Blue Lagoon, 923 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
While he is not a household name there are many who will recognize him from his work on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. He is a puppeteer and so much more. He is innovative and interesting in his presentations.

Movie at the Beach (Ghostbusters)
2018-08-08 21:00 - 23:00 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
The Santa Cruz Boardwalk hosts many fun things in the summer. This year is no exception. Movies and bands are presented right there on the beach next to the boardwalk itself. Check the website for more details. http://beachboardwalk.com
This week’s movie is “Ghostbusters”. No description seems necessary.

Complete History of Humor in Art
2018-08-08 14:30 - 16:00 | Carmel Foundation, Lincoln & 8th, Carmel By The Sea, CA, 93921, United States
Through the years humor has crept into art at all levels. Some are obvious but others require some guidance to show us where the humor lies. This talk will give you some background into the funny bits that are in so-called “great art”. http://carmelfoundation.org

Salsa & Bachata Dance Night
2018-08-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Harden Ranch, Food Village, Salinas, CA - California, 93907, United States
If you are familiar with these dance styles you will probably enjoy this enormously. If not, you can come and learn what all the fuss is about. Three sections of the evening, 1. 6:00 Dancing 2. 7:00 Lessons. 3. 8:00 More dancing. No, the order is not messed up.

Venus In Fur
2018-08-07 08:00 - 2018-09-01 17:00 | The Grove at DeLaveaga Park, 501 Upper Park Rd., Santa Cruz, CA, 95056, United States
Deception, seduction and power all find their place in this work. You must come and find out exactly how all this “plays” out. http://santacruzshakespeare.org

Andrea's Fault
2018-08-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Harden Ranch, Food Village, Salinas, CA - California, 93907, United States
All summer the Harden Ranch Shopping Center will be hosting talented local musicians and groups. This is the entertainment for today’s enjoyment. Come by and see what they’re up to. It’s sure to interesting, at least. There’s lots of good food nearby, it is in the Food Village after all.

Monday Night At the Museum
2018-08-06 15:00 - 19:00 | Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Each Monday, in conjunction with the Farmers Market in front, the Pacific grove Museum has special hours. You can bring a picnic and dine in the lovely garden behind the museum or buy something scrumptious at the market out front. A glass of wine is also available for a donation of $5. All the exhibits are also open and available for your enjoyment and education.

Cabrillo Music Festival (Kronos Quartet)
2018-08-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 High St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Every year the Music Department at Cabrillo College is part of what has become a fixture on the West Coast music calendar. You can also enjoy this festival. Check out the events at http://cabrillomusic.org . Tonight’s concert is different from the concert earlier in the day. Probably not nearly as easily accessed as the music in the afternoon. But when presented by the renowned Kronos Quartet it is going to be expertly and dramatically performed.

Live Jazz (East Village Coffee Lounge)
2018-08-05 16:00 - 18:30 | East Village Coffee Lounge, 498 Washington St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Every Sunday through the rest of the year this coffehouse will be presenting live jazz music. The best of local jazz performers will be doing what they do best. Come in for a lovely late afternoon espresso and music.

Sweeney Todd
2018-08-05 15:00 - 17:30 | Wharf Theater, 95 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The demon barber has returned to the Central Coast. At the Wharf Theatre for two weekends and benefiting the American Cancer Society, Sweeney and Mrs Lovett will entertain us with Sondheim’s brilliant score and those irrepressible lyrics. If you haven’t seen it, you’ve really missed something. http://wharftheatremonterey.org

Solemn, Sacred, and Secular (Organ Recital)
2018-08-05 15:00 - 16:00 | St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 28005 Robinson Canyon Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
The oragn at St. Dunstan’s has had some great organists playing it. This time it may be the youngest virtuoso, Chase Olson, to work those pedals. His performance will include many pieces filling the categories described in the title. Come and enjoy an hour of lovely music in a lovely setting. Maybe you can say, “I saw him when…”http://stdcv.org

Blues in the Park
2018-08-05 13:00 - 16:30 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States
Again this summer the city of Seaside is presenting fine music in Laguna Grande Park, absolutely free. Yes, there is food and drink along with lots of sun and friendly people. Bring a blanket or a chair, a mellow attitude and have a great afternoon. http://www.ci.seaside.ca.us This week’s musical selection is another local favorite, Red Beans and Rice, they will be accompanied by Trudy Lynn, a great sendoff for this year’s series.

Cabrillo Music Festival (Free Family Concert)
2018-08-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 High St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Every year the Music Department at Cabrillo College is part of what has become a fixture on the West Coast music calendar. You can also enjoy this festival. Check out the events at http://cabrillomusic.org . The name says it all. Bring the family and get ready to hear some great music selected for the whole family, kids and all.

Walk in the Redwoods
2018-08-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Henry Cowell State Park, 101 Big Trees Rd., Felton, CA, United States
At Henry Cowell Redwood State Park a naturalist will take you through the big trees and inform you about the many subtle aspects of these magnificent examples of adaptation. Questions will be answered and knowledge gained, if nothing else you will be awed. Really. http://parks.ca.gov

Benefit Concert 2nd Harvest
2018-08-04 19:30 - 22:00 | Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Lots of local musicians and the inimitable Ralph Anybody, from KPIG, will be on hand to entertain you and the best of local cuisine and beverages will be on hand to make sure you enjoy yourself and contribute mightily to the worthy charity which benefits from this event. http://kuumbwajazzcenter.org
