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Santa Cruz Shakespeare King Lear
2023-07-27 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-28 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-07-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park, 501 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065, United States
Santa Cruz Shakespeare King Lear
July 26 – August 27
Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and its 10th anniversary of thrilling and imaginative theater.
This year’s production of King Lear will explore how the craving for power can shatter both kingdoms and families. King Lear paints a chilling picture of the plight of humanity in an indifferent universe and charts a monarch’s disturbing descent into madness. Featuring some of the most powerful and harrowing verse that Shakespeare wrote at the height of his powers, this powerful tale will star former Shakespeare Santa Cruz artistic director and Royal Shakespeare Company actor Paul Whitworth in a not-to-be-missed tour de force performance.
Performances of Shakespeare’s King Lear, directed by Paul Mullins, will take place from July through August. Other productions in Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s 2023 Summer Festival include Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, and The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson. Learn more at santacruzshakespeare.org.
Tickets on Sale May 1, 2023. Don’t miss what is sure to be a memorable and delightful experience in one of Santa Cruz’s most majestic settings!

The Hunchback Of Notre Dame
2023-07-27 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-07-28 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-07-29 19:30 - 22:00 | Cabrillo Crocker Theatre, 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
The Hunchback Of Notre Dame
Thursdays – Saturdays, 7:30pm, July 6 – 8 and 14 – 15 and 20-22 and 27-29; 2pm Sunday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30
A sweeping score and powerful story! Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical.
The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. A full choir sets the scene as the bell-ringer, Quasimodo, observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Convinced by his uncle and caretaker that he must stay hidden because of his physical appearance, Quasimodo longs to experience life out in the world. Defying his uncle, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the compassionate and brave Romani dancer, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit though – Captain Phoebus, fresh from the battlefront and looking to forget the horrors of war — is equally enthralled by Esmeralda. These three characters, each outcasts in their own way, are thrust into turmoil when Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma people. As Frollo’s anger rages higher and pushes events toward fiery consequences, Quasimodo, Esmeralda, and Phoebus must shatter the confines society has trapped them in to save each other. A sweeping score and powerful story make “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” an instant classic.

Live Music on the Boardwalk Colonnade
2023-07-27 20:30 - 22:00 | Beach Boardwalk, CA, United States
Live Music on the Boardwalk Colonnade

Thursdays, 8:30 – 10pm, June 15 – August 10
Enjoy FREE Live Music Thursdays throughout the summer on the Boardwalk Colonnade! Come for the rides, stay for the entertainment!
June 15 SANG MATIZ
June 22 MAN IN BLACK
June 29 EXTRA LARGE
July 6 FAST TIMES
July 13 SANTA CRUDA
July 20 TSUNAMI BAND
July 27 THE DEADLIES
Aug. 3 4TO PRESTIGO
Aug. 10 PACIFIC ROOTS

Junior and Little Ranger Programs
2023-07-28 00:00 | CA, United States
Junior and Little Ranger Programs
June through August
Hey parents! Are you looking for FREE childcare this summer? Have your 7 – 12 year olds join us for Junior Ranger Programs where they can explore the natural world through projects, experiments, art, nature journaling, and more! Junior Ranger programs are happening in parks all across our region so don’t miss out!

Join us to connect with California State Parks and earn prizes!

Register
Sunset State Beach: Little Rangers and Junior Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers and Junior Rangers
Santa Cruz Mission: Junior Rangers
New Brighton State Beach: Little Rangers and Junior Rangers
Natural Bridges: Little Rangers and Family Rangers
Half Moon Bay: Junior Rangers

The Art of Nature
2023-07-28, 2023-07-29 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
The Art of Nature
March 11 – May 14, Tuesday – Friday| 11am – 4pm; Saturday – Sunday | 10am – 5pm

Scientific illustration brings to life the wonders of nature, from diminutive sea slugs to vast habitats. Explore the beauty and fine details of the world around us in the special exhibit featuring works from over 40 local artists in a variety of mediums, all sure to inspire curiosity and deepen connections with science and nature.
The Museum has been exhibiting science illustration since 1989 and this beloved annual show is guaranteed to appeal to lovers of both science and art.
Adults: $4
Seniors (60+): $2
College Students: $2
Youth (under 18): Free
Members: Free
Admission is free the First Friday of every month.

Dive into our beloved ‘The Art of Nature’ exhibit, an annual celebration of scientific illustration. Featuring artwork from 46 local artists across various mediums, this exhibit brings the wonders of nature to life in remarkable detail.

This year’s showcase is one you won’t want to miss!

Learn more: https://loom.ly/qnLtC_Q

Ukrainian Art in the Park
2023-07-28 08:00 - 17:00 | CA, United States
Ukrainian Art in the Park
Saturday, August 26, 12pm – 6pm

Join us on Saturday, August 26th from 12:00- 6:00PM in Capitola’s Esplanade Park to celebrate Ukraine’s vast culture and 32nd year of independence!

We will have over 10 Ukrainian artists and vendors along with a 30-minute stage performance of Ukrainian dance. Family-friendly with activities for kids of any age, too! You won’t want to miss this FREE event!

To learn more go to: https://www.ukrainiansteppe.org/ukrainian-art-in-the-park

Hosted and sponsored by Capitola Arts & Cultural Commission in partnership with STEPPE, a local community-based charitable organization dedicated to providing joy, healing, and connection through Ukrainian folk dancing and foodways throughout Santa Cruz County.

Natalia Anndewiel- Fine Art
Maria Yanenko – Original Petrykivka Paintings from Ukraine
Marusha & Kassandra Struk – Ukrainian Pysanky Eggs
Halyna Couture – Ukrainian Embroidery & Merchandise
Mykola Kulishov- Wooden Sculptures
Mila Kirillova – Fine Art
Leon Okun – Fine Art
California Craft House – Ukrainian Home Decor
Ukrainian National Women’s League of America
Sugar Bakery – Ukrainian Baker
Steppe- Ukrainian Folk Dance and Foodways

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
2023-07-28 08:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-29 08:00 - 20:00 | Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Thursday – Saturday, October 13 – 15

The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We are forever grateful to the loyal attendees, field trip leaders, workshop presenters, keynote speakers, local businesses, government municipalities, local non-profit organizations, and an army of volunteers who have helped to put on the festival throughout the years.
Monterey Bay has a unique natural landscape and a diversity of birds. We want to continue to highlight the magnificence of our region and create a hub where people of all backgrounds feel included and eager to explore the magical world of birds. You can look forward to interactive workshops and field trip options throughout the many communities of Monterey Bay. This festival will be full of fun community connections, food, music, and a keynote speaker.

Check out this amazing schedule: https://www.birdschoolproject.org/3day-festival-schedule

Triple P Seminar: Raising Resilient Children
2023-07-28 15:00 - 16:30 | Felton Branch Library, 6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Triple P Seminar: Raising Resilient Children
Friday, July 28, 3 – 4:30pm
Attend this FREE parenting seminar to learn how to help your children be resilient and:
• Express feelings appropriately
• Build a positive outlook
• Manage stressful life events
Where: Felton Library • 6121 Gushee St, Felton
Register online at: https://bit.ly/Resilient-July28
This free seminar will be IN PERSON and is open to the public.
Presented IN ENGLISH. Questions? Contact Sandra Rodelo at (831) 724-2997 Ext. 211 or sandrar@cbridges.org

Raising Resilient Children
2023-07-28 15:00 - 16:30 | Felton Library, 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Raising Resilient Children
Friday, July 28, 3:30 – 4:30pm
Positive Parenting Series with Triple P and First5: Learn about raising your resilient child with Triple P!
Triple P strengthens families by promoting positive relationships.
Attend this FREE parenting seminar to learn how to help your children:
• Express feelings appropriately
• Build a positive outlook
• Manage stressful life events
Presented IN ENGLISH by Sandra Rodelo, Community Bridges – La Manzana Community Resources

Friday Pet Food Pantry
2023-07-28 15:00 - 17:00 | SPCA, CA, United States
Friday Pet Food Pantry
Fridays 2-5pm
Just a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm!
Donate anytime!

Contra Dancing at Live Oak Grange
2023-07-28 18:40 | Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Contra Dancing at Live Oak Grange
Friday, July 28, 6:40pm
COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE, a New England Folk Dance Tradition Easy to learn dances are taught & prompted. Live music. No partner needed. Fourth Fridays, 7-10pm, at the Live Oak Grange. Join the Beginners Lesson at 6:40pm. $12 general / $8 students.Contra dancing is a form of traditional American set dance, with its roots in the French and English country dancing of the 17th and 18th centuries. The dances are done in longways sets of couples, in which you and your partner do a short series of dance

Snowdo White and The Fellowship of the Mirror
2023-07-28 19:00, 2023-07-29 19:00 | Park Hall, 9400 Mill St, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
Snowdo White and The Fellowship of the Mirror
Weds – Saturday 7pm, July 19 – 22 & 26 – 29
Sunday 3pm, July 23 & 30
Attention members of the Fellowship, citizens of the Shire, and all friends of Little Earth: Tickets to transport you to our magical realm are on sale!
Celebrate (Little) Earth Day with us by snagging your tickets, including Front Row and Riser special seating.
Want to be a part of the magic and not just a visitor? Visit www.lprt.org for details.
Tickets: https://lprt.org/tickets/

Free Movies on the Boardwalk Beach
2023-07-28 21:00 | Beach Boardwalk, CA, United States
Free Movies on the Boardwalk Beach
Fridays 9pm, June 16 – August 11

There’s nothing like watching your favorite movies right on the beach with the the smell of kettle corn, corn dogs and saltwater taffy filling the air!
Bring the family and your blanket or low-back chair and join us!
June 16 THE LOST BOYS
June 23 MAMMA MIA!
June 30 SPACE JAM
July 7 LABYRINTH
July 14 SELENA
July 21 MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU
July 28 TOP GUN: MAVERICK
Aug. 4 SHREK
Aug. 11 THE NEVERENDING STORY

Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
2023-07-29 08:00 | Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, 95003, United States
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
Saturdays 8am-12pm, year round, rain or shine
Voted America’s Favorite Farmers Market in California
In 2011, 2012, and 2013 our farmers markets were voted “America’s Favorite Farmers Market in California.” Additionally, Coastal Living Magazine named the Aptos Farmers Market one of “The Coast’s Best Farmers Markets.”
Market customers appreciate the bountiful selection of top quality produce and specialty foods as well as the opportunity to connect with the farmers and vendors who produce it. Ninety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses, locally produced olive oil, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces, organic juices, handmade sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon, artisan breads and baked goods, organic honey, mushrooms, sprouts and microgreens, farm fresh eggs, flowers, potted plants, seedlings, herbs, and an unsurpassed selection of certified California grown fruits, vegetables and nuts.
Additional Market Attractions
Professional sharpening services are available for knives and gardening tools year round.
Our other Markets: Carmel, Del Monte, Monterey

July Park & Recreation Events
2023-07-29 09:00 | City of Santa Cruz, CA, United States
July Park and Recreation Events

Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant, and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation.

The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department has planned a variety of free events throughout the month of July!

We hope to see you there!

Friday, July 7, 1 – 3pm Cheer Little Guards in The Big Swim
Saturday July 8, 9 – 12pm Archery/Info Demo Day, Delaveaga Park
Free Swing Dancing at the Santa Cruz Wharf Stage, 2 – 5pm
Tuesday July 11, 9:30 – 11:30am, San Lorenzo River Walk
Live Concert with the Joint Chiefs, SC Wharf Stage 6 – 8pm
Thursday July 13, 9:30 – 11:30am, Guided San Lorenzo River Walk
Friday, July 14, Backstage Civic Auditorium Tour
Teen Glow in the Dark Beach Party – 10pm Main Beach
Saturday, July 15, 1 – 3pm, A Day in Laurel Park
Wednesday, July 26, 1 – 3pm, Free Open Bowls followed by ice cream
Saturday July 29, 9am, Tree Walk with Arborist Leslie Keedy

Westside Farmers Market
2023-07-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Westside Farmers Market, Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Westside Farmers Market
Saturdays 9am – 1pm, year round

The Westside Farmers’ Market takes place every week, year round at the corner of Hwy 1 and Western Drive, situated on the northern edge of Santa Cruz’s greenbelt. This market serves the communities of the west-end of Santa Cruz including Bonny Doon, the North Coast and the UCSC Campus. It is just a hop, skip and a jump from Downtown.
Foodies Unite
This market is proud to have been named best market by the Santa Cruz Metro’s, “Peoples Poll” multiple times. The market showcases a great selection of 100% certified organic produce, artisan foods, wine, body products, tinctures, sustainable seafood, pasture raised meats, flowers and eggs along with cook-to-order cuisine, live local music and full espresso bar operated by up-and-coming Santa Cruz-based roaster 11th Hour Coffee.
With easy access and an abundance of free parking, this market makes for a convenient and celebratory Saturday morning outing.

Pop-Up Breakfast Series Westside Farmers market
2023-07-29 09:30 - 12:00 | Westside Farmers Market, Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Pop-Up Breakfast Series Westside Farmers Market
July 29 and August 12, 9:30am

Yes! Cheers to sitting together and eating together! The Santa Cruz Community Farmers Markets (SCCFM) are head-over-heels to bring back a small, sweet version of the Pop-Up Breakfast Series in 2023, hosting two breakfasts this summer.
With a soft release on March 2, tickets have been moving and we are spreading the word. These beautiful meals are hosted at the Westside Farmers Market and highlight our rich, regional agriculture and food artisan community. Funds raised support SCCFM’s educational and food-access programs including the Foodshed Project and Market Match. View our photo album, check out this video clip and visit us for details after you read on below.
The Pop-Up Breakfast Series features admired local chefs and cooks and employs graduates of the Santa Cruz County FoodWhat?! youth empowerment program. Upon arrival guests choose seats by placing their own plate and silverware at a table. A local band plays old-time Italian, Spanish and bluegrass standards while folks drink a hot beverage and await the first course. At 10am plates of seasonal cuisine made with ingredients sourced from the markets begin rolling out. Guests eat and visit while farmers and chefs share their knowledge and perspective regarding agriculture, community and consumer choice within the food system.
This year Andy Huynh of Full Steam Dumpling will join us on July 29 followed by Chef Katherine Stern of The Midway on August 12. Huynh and the team of cooks at Full Steam are an experimental, curious, inspired crew, frequently changing the menu and playing with regional cuisines inside and outside of their own family traditions. They source seasonally and locally as much as they can, working with farms and ranches in the market circuit. Best known for their dumplings and ramen made from scratch, some kind of magic is certain to happen on this summer morning.
Chef Katherine Stern returns to the series in high demand. Stern was the head chef for a decade at La Posta, a small beloved Italian restaurant, and launched The Midway in 2020. The Midway serves fruit and vegetable-centric wholesome, savory and sweet dishes at the Westside and Live Oak markets. After a yearlong collaboration with Bad Animal in Downtown Santa Cruz, Stern is building out a permanent space, details to be announced. See her menu below.
This year Pop-Up Breakfast tickets range in price from $50-$150, a specific number of tickets available at each level. We ask people to sincerely consider what they are able to contribute and to do so, preserving the lower-cost tickets for visitors with less discretionary funds.
August 12 Menu with Katherine Stern
HOUSE-MADE YOGURT – stone fruit, toasted almond, honey
GEM SALAD – summer tomatoes, eggplant, walnut dukkah, herbs
POTATO & SWEET ALYSSUM FRITTATA – roasted onion and sorrel
FOGLINE FARM PORK SHOULDER – slow cooked with grilled fig and sage
FRESH SHELLING BEANS – summer peppers & greens with toasted breadcrumb salsa
LEMON VERBENA RICE PUDDING – slow-roasted strawberry, cornbread crumble
TASTY BEVERAGES COURTESY OF Syllable Coffee
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Familypower: Starting Strong
2023-07-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom, CA, United States
Through puppets and fun, interactive stories, learn how to introduce People Safety Skills and to continue to practice them in your daily life. Help your child learn how to handle a friend saying something mean, check first before touching something unsafe, move away from someone doing something that could be hurtful, and get help from you effectively, even when you are busy.

Triple P Workshop: Helping Your Child Deal with Fears
2023-07-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom, CA, United States
Triple P Workshop: Helping Your Child Deal with Fears
Saturday, July 29, 10 – 11:30am
Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn how to deal with fears.
• Common reasons why children develop fears
• How to help your child manage and face their fears
• Coping strategies you can teach your child
Presented IN ENGLISH on Zoom.
Register: https://bit.ly/Fears-July29
Got questions? Contact Mayra Martinez at mayram@cbridges.org

Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
2023-07-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Beach behind Crow’s Nest, CA, United States
Daughters and Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
Saturdays, 10am – 12pm

Strum Along every Saturday 10am -12pm, on the beach behind the Crow’s Nest
Upcoming Uke Song List
Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow’s Nest
Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts

Sons of the Beach – Paul Ruiz – paulatthebeach@hotmail.com m

Free Family Fun Day
2023-07-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Simpkins Family Swim Center, 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Free Family Fun Day
Saturday, July 29, 10am – 2pm
Join Santa Cruz County Parks Department, City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation, City of Capitola, and City of Watsonville for a an epic FREE family fun day!
The fun will include: inflatable obstacle courses, oversize board games, a pop-up playground, kickball, cornhole, food trucks, and swimming at Simpkins Family Swim Center! Saturday, July 29 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
¡Únase al Departamento de Parques del Condado de Santa Cruz, Parques y Recreación de la Ciudad de Santa Cruz y al Ciudad de Capitola y la Ciudad de Watsonville para un día épico de diversión familiar GRATIS! ¡La diversión incluirá: carreras de obstáculos inflables, juegos de mesa de gran tamaño, un área de juegos emergente, kickball, cornhole, camiones de comida y natación en el Centro de natación familiar Simpkins! Sábado, 29 de julio – 10:00 am a 2:00 pm.

Free Harbor Water Taxi
2023-07-29 11:00 - 18:00 | Santa Cruz Harbor, 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Free Harbor Water Taxi
All Summer Weekends, 11am – 6pm

The free, inner-harbor water taxi is back in service for the summer!

The water taxi will operate between 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, on summer weekends and holidays through Labor Day.

Passengers may be picked up and dropped off at the following locations:

X1 Gate
AA Dock
Launch Ramp

For more information including a map of all the pick-up & drop-off locations visit our website at: https://www.santacruzharbor.org/harbor-water-taxi/

Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew
2023-07-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Santa Cruz Shakespeare, 501 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065, United States
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew
July and August 2023
Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and its 10th anniversary of thrilling and imaginative theater.
In one of Shakespeare’s most raucous comedies, The Taming of the Shrew, characters struggle against the roles they have been prescribed by gender, class, or age. While the results of these struggles provide some of the most hilarious moments in the canon, they also leave us with unsettling questions about the human cost of maintaining the status quo. Thorny, funny and deeply human, Kate and Petruchio are two of Shakespeare’s most fascinating characters. Out of place because of their honesty in a world of deception, can these two broken people find happiness where they least expect it?
Join us as we explore Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew with humor and grace, and discover the deeply complex characters at the story’s heart as they journey to find love.
Other productions in Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s 2023 Summer Festival include Shakespeare’s King Lear, and The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson. Learn more at santacruzshakespeare.org.
Tickets on Sale May 1, 2023. Don’t miss this memorable and delightful experience in one of Santa Cruz’s most majestic settings!
