Writer, activist and so much more Ms. Solnit will speaking at the Henry Miller Library about the environment and our role in its future. http://henrymiller.org

Don't wait, get out there and see Santa Cruz. These authors are making it easy. Everything is already listed. It's a book talk at the Santa Cruz library, so it's free. What more can you ask? http://scpl.org

Rebecca Hernandez, UCSC lecturer and scholar will be presenting an informative talk on the differences and similarities of the varied groups of people that make up the indigenous inhabitants of the North American continent. http://santacruzmuseum.org

Salinas' downtown is undergoing a renaissance of a sort. This enterprise is a part of it. They have a looong Happy Hour (three hours) on Fridays and Saturdays and offer  some yummy appetizers etc. for the hungry ones in your group. http://201maincomplex.com

What is Dr. Frankenstein was a woman? What is the creature was made of woman's bodies? What if the creature could remember the lives of the people who lent their parts to her body? Interesting if not kinda creepy. You can immerse yourself in an evening of theater asking these questions. http://arts.ucsc.edu

Legendary blues guitarist , Robert Cray is coming to town. His many recordings and performances have gotten him a place in the Blues Hall of Fame. You can see him in person in the lovely Golden State Theater. http://goldenstatetheater.com

Now that we have less and less use for facilities like this, they have become points of interest to the curious and researchers. Come and see how we kept watch for threats from the West. Weekends through November. Maybe you too can see Russia from this remote place. http://pointsur.org

This one promises to be their biggest ever. They will have a wide selection of artisans, Food trucks, and crafts. for your perusal and purchase. All to benefit the La Selva Public Library. http://scpl.org

When Salinas was a small town with big plans for its future the founding families knew that education was going to play a big part. The folks at the First Mayor's House have gathered materials from those days. You may learn about the discipline methods, curricula, and daily life of teachers and students. An intriguing […]

There are many "monster" experiences around these days, mostly centered around Frankenstein's monster. However, if you aren't interested in literary monsters, how about some virtual monster trucks? These folks have a mock up of the Grave Digger and other fascinating things focused on those flying, jumping, and bouncing vehicles. http://brownranch.com