Skyline to Sea (Backpack trip)

It's not leaving right now, they are opening up the reservation for the trip which comes up in July (16th-19th). This is your chance to register for three nights and four days on the trail through the Santa Cruz Mountains over to the ocean. Lots of pros accompany you, so the risks are minimal. more […]

Extraordinary Ordinary (Cardboard Re-imagined)

Cabrillo Gallery 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, United States

Five artists have taken this everyday material and created challenging, interesting art. The show opens February 1st and the opening celebration is from 4:00 until 6:00. It looks to be most "extraordinary". http://cabrillo.edu/services/gallery

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 […]

ATT Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Pebble Beach Pebble Beach Resorts, CA, United States

It's the Clambake for a new generation. After all these years the Pro Am endures. Filled with unpredictable celebrities and serious pros it has something for everyone. And it benefits a LOT of local charities. http://attpbgolf.comFor lots of info, or 831-649-1533

Big Brother-Big Data

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

Astronomy on Tap (Planets Under Construction)

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery 402 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz, CA, 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

Matilda (The Musical)

Golden Bough Theater Monte Verde St. &SW 8th Ave., Carmel by the Sea, CA, 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

Fellow Pynins

Lilli Aeske Arthouse 13160 CA-98, Boulder Creek, CA, 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

Everything Artichokes

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

Kimberly Ford sings Joni Mitchell’s “Blue”

Monterey Center for Spiritual Living 400 W. Franklin, Monterey, CA, 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