Banff Mountain Film Festival

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

Billed as the "World's Best Mountain Films" it lives up to the reputation. For four days the films will be playing. Check the website for titles, times and dates. http://riotheatre.com

Hotel (Cirque Heloize)

Sunset Center San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, United States

An imaginary hotel, filled with interesting and magical clients sets the stage for the amazing Cirque Heloize. You have to come by to see how it all works out. http://sunsetcenter.org

Everything Artichoke

Joseph Boston Store 210 Olivier St., Monterey, CA, 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

Murder at the Mardi Gras Ball (Mystery dinner)

Church of The Good Shepherd 301 Corral de Tierra, Salinas, CA, United States

Yes it happened. But it's all in good fun, a performance at Good Shepherd Church. Come out to Corral De Tierra and see the performance, eat a grand dinner, and help their good works. http://goodshepherdcorral.org

MAH Music

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History 705 Front St. , Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Santa Cruz's Museum of Art & History is offering a regular musical entertainment. This week's group is Sea Reina. They purport ot supply dance-able "Mermaid" music and do it in five languages. It must be that merpeople speak at least one of them. Come see what this is and enjoy a lovely evening in downtown […]

Barrel of Laughs

Folktales Winery 8940 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, United States

It's at a winery so that the title is a pun, get it? Several outstanding comics fresh from their competition in San Francisco will be presenting their shows and they promise to get you laughing. So why not? The wine is good also. http://folktalewinery.com

Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

American Tin Cannery 125 Oceanview Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

Not only is it abridged but it is digested and spat out. 30 minutes is the length of time they intend to use. Don't be late, you may miss all the tragedies. Or worse, all the comedies. Maybe they will do it twice?http://paraphrase-productions.com

El Gabilan Library Grand Opening

Many months in the planning and realization, the library is set to open. Come ot to see the totally new building , two stories, with space for children, families and quiet reading. One of Salinas' new constructions, redefining our city.http://salinaspubliclibrary.org

Barson Saints

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History 705 Front St. , Santa Cruz, CA, United States

This widely popular house band is being featured by the SC Museum of Nature and History. Their dance-able tunes reflect their influences from AfroCaribbean and many other types of music. Come shake your tail feather (or whatever you call it). All the while you may enjoy the food and beverages from nearby businesses in Abbott […]

Wrockinfoose

East Village Coffee Lounge 498 Washington St., Monterey, CA, United States

Intriguing name isn't it? Check out the show and you may gain some insight about it. In the meantime, they are several talented and busy musicians who just wanted a unique project to work on. They won't disappoint. http://eastvillagemonterey.com