This Weekend's Santa Cruz Area Events

Santa Cruz CA

17 June, 2021

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SANTA CRUZ, CA — Looking for things to do in the Santa Cruz area? As more local businesses and venues reopen and it becomes safer to gather in small groups, don't miss what's new on your Santa Cruz Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Watsonville is in the Heart Oral History Project Panel When: Thursday, June 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries- Virtual Library What: In this program we will talk with Roy Recio, founder of Tobera Project and curator of the "Watsonville is in the Heart" exhibit. Roy Recio, other members of the Filipino community, and UCSC graduate students will share their passion for a new project aimed at preserving the lo... Learn More Restorative Yoga for Deep Relaxation When: Thursday, June 17th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Ashtanga Yoga Institute at Pacific Cultural Center What: Restorative Yoga is a deeply relaxing form of yoga with most poses taken lying down. Bolsters, blocks, cushions, and blankets are used to open up space in our body. Music, essential oils, and and hands-on adjustments are added to give more presence to the experience. Restorative Y... Learn More Film Screening of "Documented" • Proyección del "Documented" When: Friday, June 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries- Virtual Library What: Available Friday, June 18 through Saturday, July 3 • Disponible viernes, 18 de junio al sabado, and 3 de julio The film "Documented" by author Jose Antonio Vargas will be available for library patrons to view online from June 18th to July 3rd. "Documented" tells Vargas' powerful s... Learn More New Brighton Little Rangers When: Friday, June 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: New Brighton State Beach What: Any and all 3 to 6 year old are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Smiles, laughter, and good times abound at this program, and it's a fantastic way to begin your morning in the park. Meet at the campground Ramada. For more informat... Learn More History Walk When: Friday, June 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 201 State Park Drive Aptos, CA 95003 What: Join a State Park docent on this one mile hour-long stroll to the Aptos Creek Bridge and back to get the lowdown on Rafael Castro, Claus Spreckels, the development of Aptos, Seacliff Park, the "Madman of Seacliff", and the story of the Concrete Ship. This walking tour meets... Learn More Nature Journaling: Decorate Your Journal When: Friday, June 18th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries- Virtual Library What: Start your Nature Journal this summer! Join us outside in our beautiful Santa Cruz environment, explore your neighborhood, learn how to really look and see the details of life around you. Visit the beach and the forests and make a book to remember about your summer outdoors. T... Learn More New Brighton Junior Rangers When: Friday, June 18th at 3:00 p.m. Where: New Brighton State Beach What: This fun one-hour program offers kids, ages 7 to 12, an opportunity to earn prizes while learning about birds, sea life, and local park animals, playing games, and doing arts and crafts. Meet at the campground Ramada. For more information, call (831) 685-6444. Spaces are li... Learn More Featured Event: Huntington's Disease San Jose Team Hope Run/Walk 2021: Campbell When: Saturday, June 19th at 7:30 a.m. What: Huntington's Disease Society of America's San Jose Team Hope 10K Run/5K Walk Saturday, June 19, 2021 - 7:30 a.m. Campbell Park, Los Gatos Creek Trail, Campbell, CA From HDSA- San Francisco Bay Area Affiliate: "The Huntington's Disease Society of America's (HDSA) San Francisco ... Learn More Featured Event: Huntington's Disease San Jose Team Hope Run/Walk 2021: Campbell (Susan C. Schena) Santa Cruz, CA: Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run When: Saturday, June 19th at 9:00 a.m. What: The 2021 Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run is hosted by The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation. Participants can decide if they would like to walk/run either on will take place on Saturday, June 19 or Sunday, June 20.Sign up today! http://salgivirtualwalkrun2021.even... Learn More Saturdays in the Soil When: Saturday, June 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History What: It's time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History while coming together as a community (in a physically distanced manner!) to steward Tyrrell Park through the City's Adopt-A-Park p... Learn More Makers Market: The Art of Nature When: Saturday, June 19th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History What: During this outdoor Makers Market hosted by the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., meet featured artists from our annual science illustration exhibit, The Art of Nature, watch them at work through live demonstrations at their booths, and support their... Learn More New Brighton Little Rangers When: Saturday, June 19th at 11:30 a.m. Where: New Brighton State Beach What: Any and all 3 to 6 year old are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Smiles, laughter, and good times abound at this program, and it's a fantastic way to begin your morning in the park. Meet at the campground Ramada. For more informat... Learn More Snapshot Stories at Santa Cruz Juneteenth Celebration When: Saturday, June 19th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Laurel Park What: We're trying to increase representation of Black History in library digital collections and connect the community across generations as we celebrate Juneteenth this year. We are hapapy to host a "Snapshot Stories" photo scanning event at the 2021 Juneteenth Celebration at Laur... Learn More Featured Event: Free Lecture - Breaking News: Freedom is Ours NOW! When: Sunday, June 20th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Christian Science Church What: Meet Patricia Cohan Woodard, Christian Science healer. She states, "My lecture traces the origins of this good news to Christ Jesus' ministry, and then explores how the discovery of a 19th-century woman named Mary Baker Eddy—who found freedom from chronic illness and other str... Learn More Featured Event: Free Lecture - Breaking News: Freedom is Ours NOW! (Linda Babcock) Featured Event: Summer Solstice Ceremony ~ Native Flute Meditation & Drum Journey When: Sunday, June 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Event Live on ZOOM What: On this Summer Solstice, we celebrate Father Sun and Father's Day as we honor divine masculine qualities - fearless courage/gentle strength. Gather in virtual Sacred Circle on the longest day of the year to honor and celebrate our life-giving Sun as our ancient ancestors did f... Learn More Featured Event: Summer Solstice Ceremony ~ Native Flute Meditation & Drum Journey (Sonya Jason) Featured Event: The Best Gifts For Dad This Father's Day When: Sunday, June 20th at 9:00 p.m. What: Father's Day is June 20 — and this year, Dad deserves an extra-special gift to let him know just how much he's appreciated. That's why FTD Flowers offers an amazing assortment of options that Dad is sure to love. Whether he's a man who appreciates a radiant bouquet of flowers ... Learn More Featured Event: The Best Gifts For Dad This Father's Day (FTD Flowers) Live from the Pool Deck When: Sunday, June 20th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection What: Free live music sponsored by the nonprofit Hear See Play. Family-friendly event at the Hotel Paradox, on the deck of the swimming pool. Performances by Mothy & Co,; Bruce Guynn (of Big Rain) and Stu Wilson; and Patrick True.  Learn More Hatha Yoga for your Whole Being When: Monday, June 21st at 9:30 a.m. Where: Ashtanga Yoga Institute at Pacific Cultural Center What: A gentle-ish 1 hour Hatha yoga class that includes a body scan, breathing practice, brief meditation, and asanas (postures). We allow our practice to be guided by our body's wisdom instead of the ego. This keeps us safe while building flexibility, strength, and balance. All le... Learn More Germar el Mago - Germar the Magician When: Monday, June 21st at 5:03 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries- Virtual Library What: Germar (alias Gerardo Martínez) es un mago con sede en Vallejo, California, Estados Unidos que se esfuerza por entretener y educar a su audiencia a través de su magia e ilusiones. Germar es también un mago, autor y escritor ganador de premios. Viaja internacionalmente para pre... Learn More Germar el Mago - Germar the Magician (Spanish / English) When: Monday, June 21st at 5:30 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries- Virtual Library What: Germar (alias Gerardo Martínez) es un mago con sede en Vallejo, California, Estados Unidos que se esfuerza por entretener y educar a su audiencia a través de su magia e ilusiones. Germar es también un mago, autor y escritor ganador de premios. Viaja internacionalmente para pre... Learn More Grab and Go STEAM: Make your own Fidget Spinner! When: Tuesday, June 22nd at 8:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries- Virtual Library What: We provide the materials and directions - you pick them up and make them at home! Kids can get a great, hands-on example of Newton's laws of motion when making their own fidget spinner. These kits are suggested for children over age 6. CHOKING HAZARD: This kit contains magnet... Learn More TRE® / tension-trauma release exercise class When: Tuesday, June 22nd at 9:30 a.m. Where: Ashtanga Yoga Institute at Pacific Cultural Center What: TRE® (tension-trauma release exercises) is a simple technique of 7 exercises / stretches that creates a natural response for your body to release the psoas muscle, the deepest and largest muscle in the body. When this happens, neurogenic tremors start to unwind physical, emoti... Learn More History Walk When: Tuesday, June 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: 201 State Park Drive Aptos, CA 95003 What: Join a State Park docent on this one mile hour-long stroll to the Aptos Creek Bridge and back to get the lowdown on Rafael Castro, Claus Spreckels, the development of Aptos, Seacliff Park, the "Madman of Seacliff", and the story of the Concrete Ship. This walking tour meets... Learn More Small Business Networking Group-Santa Cruz Co-Ed Leads Club When: Tuesday, June 22nd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Event What: Are you interested in growing your business? Please join us! The Santa Cruz Co-Ed Leads Club Networking Meeting meets ONLINE every week on Tuesday at 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM PDT.  In Leads Club we work together to support each others businesses to prosper and thrive. We're actively... Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Santa Cruz Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.