Death of a Gangster

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

Cinderella (by Rodgers & Hammerstein)

Cabrillo College Crocker Theater 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA, 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

Married to a Mexican

Fox Theater 239 Main St., Salinas, CA, 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

Cars & Coffee

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 […]

Family Opera Massinet’s Cinderella

UCSC Music Recital Hall Heller & Meyer Drives, Santa Cruz , CA, 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 […]

Karaoke & Pizza

Unitarian Universalist Church 490 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA, 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

Art Battle

Dali Expo Museum Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 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

Sunday Seaside Crafts

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, 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 […]

Big Sing

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

Come join the WholeHearted Chorus in their concert at Hidden Valley Music Center and listen to the enthusiastic and vibrant music they sing. There will be several opportunities for the audience to join them, so be warmed up. http://hiddenvalleymusic.org

Chris Botti

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

The hitmaker is bringing his trumpet to town and will be doing his best to blow down the walls of the Rio. Well, maybe just shake them a little, this is earthquake country. Come see why he has won so many awards for his brilliant playing. http://riotheatre.com