Travis Tritt

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

The multi award winner and member of The Grand Ole Opry is coming to Santa Cruz. Known for his resonant voice and guitar work, this concert features both. More at their website.http://riotheatre.com

Elephant Seal Weekend Celebration

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The title says it all. Come and learn LOTS about those big pinnipeds along our coast. The Seymour Center's scientists will give you the skinny (pun intended) about their lives, eating habits and future. http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/

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

Valentine’s Dinner

casa munras hotel 700 Munras, Monterey, CA, United States

With its focus on Spanish foods this should be an interesting place to go for your Valentine's Day dinner. The chef has worked up a special menu and wine list. Should be a wonderful evening's repast. http://hotelcasamunras.com/dining

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