Monterey Football Club v. Louisville
2023-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
The Union had a good year last year and this year’s team also promises to be good. They need a lot of support and enthusiasm from you. Come out wave your colors and do some serious yelling. Make sure to dress warmly, it is Marina. Details at https://www.montereybayfc.com/schedule/

Monterey Football Club v. San Antonio
2023-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
The Union can use your support this year. They had a good one last year and this year’s team also looks good. Come on out and wave your colors and do some serious yelling. Be sure to dress warmly, it is Marina after all. More details at https://www.montereybayfc.com/schedule/

Point Sur Lighthouse Tours
2023-03-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Point Sur Lighthouse, Highway One , CA, United States
After much time the tours are back. On Wednesdays and Saturdays the docents will walk you through this historic site. Through wars and storms the lighthouse and its staff took care of the sailors and their crafts. It lasts about three hours and involves some serious walking. Don’t let that put you off it is a wonderful piece of local lore. Many more details available athttp://www.pointsur.org

Perils in Paradise
2023-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Loudon Nelson Center, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA, 93960, United States
The same potent forces of nature that have been spending their energy on the Central Coast the last few months are the same forces that have brought us this extraordinary beauty. Scientist and teacher, Gary Grigg with 50 plus years of teaching at UCSC about geology and earth sciences will explain the ways in which the wind, rain, and sea have worked the stone and soil of the continent. More details at http://www.santacruzmuseum.org

Jazz Bash By The Bay
2023-03-03 - 2023-03-05 | Portola Hotel and Spa, 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
There is so much musical creativity in this beautiful setting that music events keep us busy all year round. This is one of the more established ones. you would be pressed to find a type that isn’t represented in this gathering, DixieLand, Blues, etc. They are all here. Come find out for yourself. Two days at the Portola Hotel & Spa. More details can be found at http://www.jazzbashmonterey.com

History of the "Stuck Ups"
2023-03-03 10:00 - 16:30 | Asilomar Conference Center, 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Yes, an intriguing title. But you will have to attend in order to find out who these “stuck ups” actually were. That involves a day at one of the loveliest settings in the county, Asilomar State Park. All through the day there will be activities, lectures and food. Even an opportunity to ride in antique automobiles. CSUMB professor Chrissy Yee Lau will be talking about important people whose work began at Asilomar and affected countless people. More info available at https://www.seemonterey.com/event/womens-history-month-event-at-asilomar-stories-of-the-stuck-ups/9468/

Watsonville Film Festival (11th Annual)
2023-03-03 18:30 - 2023-03-12 21:00 | Henry Mello Center, 250 Beach St., Watsonville, CA, United States
This is a venue for the best of local filmmakers. All through the following week these talented, hardworking artists will put their efforts out there for your enjoyment, or whatever emotions their work evokes in you. Need more info? Go to http://www.watsonvillefilmfestival.org

R.U.R (Rossum's Universal Robots)
2023-03-03 19:00 - 2023-03-05 21:30 | Merrill Hall UCSC campus, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Over 100 years ago the term “robot” was popularized by this play. It deals with many of the social and philosophical issues that are swirling about the topic of AI these days. Automated machines are doing much of human’s work. What is it to be aware of one’s existence? Who is in control? All this and more adapted and staged with a more modern POV. Of course, at UCSC, where else? More info at https://calendar.ucsc.edu/event/rur_rossums_universal_robots#.Y__HGT3MK3A Shows on Friday and Saturday at 7:00 and Sunday at 2:00.

Pickleball Tournament
2023-03-04 - 2023-03-05 | CA
Sorry there is very little actual information here. In San Juan Bautista this weekend a tournament for players of pickleball. You have to ask the sponsors for info because they aren’t sharing much online. But if you are interested go here for more infohttps://www.pickleballtournaments.com/tournamentinfo.pl?tid=7550 or pickleballisgreat@gmail.com

Early Bird Tour (Elkhorn Slough)
2023-03-04 08:30 - 11:30 | Elkhorn Slough NERR, 1700 Elkhorn Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
It’s early (not too) has birds (lots) and is a tour (Around Elkhorn Slough). Since the Slough is one of the best places in the world to view birds it only makes sense that there would be a tour with guides to help us see those birds. Here’s your chance. The gates at the Slough Visitors’ Center open at 8:15 the tours leave at 8:30. If you miss this one there is one on the first Saturday of the month. More important info at http://www.elkhornslough.org

Harvey-Baker House
2023-03-04 10:00 - 15:00 | 1st Mayor’s House, 20 Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93940, United States
Salinas’ first mayor’s home has been preserved and is available to the public. Knowledgeable docents are on hand to help you rediscover many interesting aspects of local history. But only on the first Saturday of each month. More info at http://www.firstmayorshouse.org

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum
2023-03-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum, Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The first weekend of each month these dedicated members of the museum open the door of their museum and share their collections and passion with the rest of us. Listen for the train whistle blown by their enthusiastic visitors through each day. Then you will know they are open. More info at http://www.msvrr.org

Living History Days San Juan Bautista
2023-03-04 11:00 - 15:30 | san juan bautista mission, 406 2nd St., San Juan Bautista Mission, CA, United States
Looking for a low cost, entertaining, and maybe educational afternoon? Come to San Juan Bautista for a Saturday. It’s close and a step back in time, especially during the Living History Days. The first Saturday of each month the town is host to miners, smiths, coopers, and mountain men to name a few. You can wander among them and ask questions and take in the beauty of the setting. More info at https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30288

Santa Cruz Wedding Expo
2023-03-05 11:00 | Santa Cruz Civic Center, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
You might be getting married, you might know someone who is, or you’re part of the “I Do Crew”. Come to the Civic Auditorium in Santa Cruz and see what services, food, etc. are available locally. Actually even more than local because this is an international show. More details at https://www.unation.com/event/santa-cruz-wedding-expo-international-wedding-festival-12269317/

Toy-Anime-Comic Con
2023-03-05 11:00 - 16:00 | Veteran’s Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St., Hollister, CA, 95023, United States
Get your cosplay gear ready, because you may want to impress the other players when you arrive. There will be a gathering in Hollister this weekend. Lots more info available at https://allevents.in/hollister/hollister-toy-anime-comic-con/200023356539246?ref=eventlist-cat

Americana A Century of Song
2023-03-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Christ Lutheran Church, 10707 Soquel Dr. , Aptos , CA, 95003, United States
Santa Cruz’s Chamber Music Ensemble is presenting a selection of American songs (the program is at the link) Known and obscure, by composers you know and some you probably don’t. Come out and have a fine time listening and learning. More details available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/americana-a-century-of-song-tickets-456508016767

Popovich Family Pet Theater
2023-03-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Mr. Popovich has trained (humanely) a menagerie of animals. He brings them with him to amuse you and your family. It looks like it could be a wonderful fun afternoon. Lots and lots of pix and details at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/popovich-comedy-pet-theatre-santa-cruz-ca-tickets-557556545637

Ladysmith Black Mambazo
2023-03-07 19:30 - 22:30 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
If you enjoy the music that Paul Simon created on his Graceland album then you will enjoy this concert. He featured this marvelous vocal group on several songs from that album. As a distinct group they have been nominated for 19 Grammy awards and won five. These guys are GOOD! More info at http://www.riotheatre.com

Journalism & Democracy
2023-03-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Middlebury Institute of International Studies, 442 1/2 Van Buren St. (Holland Courtyard), Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This talk, although the speaker seems to be a mystery, sound very interesting and enlightening. Other presentations by MIIS have been thought-provoking and informative. So check it out and likely you will come away with informed opinions, rather than the one’s most of us have and are so ready to share. Details such as they are athttp://go.miis.edu/thomshanker

CSUMB Festival of Cultures, Languages, and Ideas
2023-03-09 - 2023-03-10 | World Theater CSUMB, 5260 6th Ave., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Two days of the celebration of diversity that makes CSUMB such and interesting and special place. At the World Theater on the CSUMB campus. More details, and there is a bunch, are here https://csumb.edu/wlc/festival-languages-cultures-and-ideas/

Smoldering Uke Xll
2023-03-09 16:00 - 2023-03-12 15:00 | Hidden Valley Music Center, 104 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, 93924, United States
The Santa Cruz Ukelele Club is presenting, once again, the gathering of committed Ukelele players. There will be lots of learning opportunities, jamming sessions, and camaraderie during this long weekend. However, it is NOT in Santa Cruz. This gathering is in the idyllic setting of Hidden Valley Music Center in Carmel Valley. Don’t wait to register, it is a popular event. Go to http://www.hiddenvalleymusic.org for the best information.

Women's Ball
2023-03-10 19:00 - 2023-03-11 22:00 | Carmel Woman’s Club, 9th Avenue, Carmel BTS, CA, 93923, United States
A first time event with the goal of helping homeless women and their children at the facilities of La Casa de Noche Buena, the Women’s Ball is an effort of Gathering For Women and other local organizations. There will be auctions, live and silent, food drinks and dancing. Lots of that. More info is available at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/women’sball

Cuatro de Oro
2023-03-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Fox Theater, 239 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The former members of Marca MP have released their first album and are on the road supporting it. All their friends and supporters will be so glad to see this appearance. More info at http://www.foxtheatresalinas.com

Monterey Bay Football Club v. Hartford
2023-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Cardinale Stadium, CSUMB campus, Marina, CA, United States
The Union is playing at home. They put on a good show last year and this year’s team looks very good also. Come on out and wave your colors and do a lot of hollering. But make sure that you dress warmly, it is Marina after all.

Oscar Viewing Party
2023-03-12 16:30 - 20:00 | scratch winery, 1 E. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States
Scratch Winery in Carmel Valley Is hosting an Oscar blast. Good wine, nibbles, and all that glamour. How can you beat that? For more info go tohttp://www.scratchwines.com

Zakir Hussain & Masters of Percussion
2023-03-12 19:30 - 22:30 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
For almost 30 years Zakir Hussain has been alternatively touring with his masters and studying percussion in his native India. Along this path he has discovered many near-forgotten styles and instruments. Combining his learning and touring has brought him around the world all the while encountering the best of percussion and bringing the practitioners with him on tour. learn more at http://www.riotheatre.com

Redd Volkaert & Bill Kirchen
2023-03-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Unless you are a mega nerd about rock and roll (is that an oxymoron?) you may not know these names. However, you have heard them play with their groups (Commander Cody) or as backup for many big names (Merle Haggard). They are bringing their many years of honed skills and stories to the Kuumbwa stage. Of course you want more info, get it here http://www.kuumbwajazz.org

Ben Jealous (Book talk and signing)
2023-03-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Pacific Grove Library, Central Ave. , Pacific Grove , CA, United States
Local leader, and national as well, Ben Jealous has written a new book. It’s title is “Never Forget Our People Were Always Free”. He will be addressing the topics in his book and no doubt have something to say about the current climate around discussions on race. He was a leader in the NAACP after all. More info at referencedesk@cityofpacificgrove.org

Return of the Western Flyer
2023-03-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Hopkins Marine Station, 120 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, 93953, United States
In case you forgot or never knew, the Western Flyer is a fishing boat made famous (sort of) by John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts. They took the boat south into the Sea of Cortez and wrote a book and epic poem about the trip. After that the boat slipped into obscurity and its condition suffered. Now through the efforts of many craftspeople and fundraisers it is coming back. Learn about the process and the boat’s future from the people who have worked so long. Details at http://www.events.stanford.edu/event
