Living History Days San Juan Bautista

san juan bautista mission 406 2nd St., San Juan Bautista Mission, CA, United States

Looking for a low cost, entertaining, and maybe educational afternoon? Come to San Juan Bautista for a Saturday. It's close and a step back in time, especially during the Living History Days. The first Saturday of each month the town is host to miners, smiths, coopers, and mountain men to name a few. You can […]

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

The first weekend of each month these dedicated members of the museum open the door of their museum and share their collections and passion with the rest of us. Listen for the train whistle blown by their enthusiastic visitors through each day. Then you will know they are open. More info at http://www.msvrr.org

Santa Cruz Wedding Expo

Santa Cruz Civic Center Santa Cruz, CA, United States

You might be getting married, you might know someone who is, or you're part of the "I Do Crew". Come to the Civic Auditorium in Santa Cruz and see what services, food, etc. are available locally. Actually even more than local because this is an international show. More details at https://www.unation.com/event/santa-cruz-wedding-expo-international-wedding-festival-12269317/

Toy-Anime-Comic Con

Veteran's Memorial Building 649 San Benito St., Hollister, CA, United States

Get your cosplay gear ready, because you may want to impress the other players when you arrive. There will be a gathering in Hollister this weekend. Lots more info available at https://allevents.in/hollister/hollister-toy-anime-comic-con/200023356539246?ref=eventlist-cat

Americana A Century of Song

Christ Lutheran Church 10707 Soquel Dr. , Aptos , CA, United States

Santa Cruz's Chamber Music Ensemble is presenting a selection of American songs (the program is at the link) Known and obscure, by composers you know and some you probably don't. Come out and have a fine time listening and learning. More details available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/americana-a-century-of-song-tickets-456508016767

Popovich Family Pet Theater

Rio Theater 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Mr. Popovich has trained (humanely) a menagerie of animals. He brings them with him to amuse you and your family. It looks like it could be a wonderful fun afternoon. Lots and lots of pix and details at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/popovich-comedy-pet-theatre-santa-cruz-ca-tickets-557556545637

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Rio Theater 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

If you enjoy the music that Paul Simon created on his Graceland album then you will enjoy this concert. He featured this marvelous vocal group on several songs from that album. As a distinct group they have been nominated for 19 Grammy awards and won five. These guys are GOOD! More info at http://www.riotheatre.com

Journalism & Democracy

Middlebury Institute of International Studies 442 1/2 Van Buren St. (Holland Courtyard), Monterey, CA, United States

This talk, although the speaker seems to be a mystery, sound very interesting and enlightening. Other presentations by MIIS have been thought-provoking and informative. So check it out and likely you will come away with informed opinions, rather than the one's most of us have and are so ready to share. Details such as they […]

CSUMB Festival of Cultures, Languages, and Ideas

World Theater CSUMB 5260 6th Ave., Seaside, CA, United States

Two days of the celebration of diversity that makes CSUMB such and interesting and special place. At the World Theater on the CSUMB campus. More details, and there is a bunch, are  here https://csumb.edu/wlc/festival-languages-cultures-and-ideas/

Smoldering Uke Xll

Hidden Valley Music Center 104 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, United States

The Santa Cruz Ukelele Club is presenting, once again, the gathering of committed Ukelele players. There will be lots of learning opportunities, jamming sessions, and camaraderie during this long weekend.  However, it is NOT in Santa Cruz. This gathering is in the idyllic setting of Hidden Valley Music Center in Carmel Valley.  Don't wait to […]