This Weekend's Events In Santa Cruz Area

Santa Cruz CA

29 July, 2021

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SANTA CRUZ, CA — Wondering what there is to do in the Santa Cruz area? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Santa Cruz. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hot tip: If you want to see 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. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and around Santa Cruz: Featured Event: Tidy Tips for Native Plant Gardening When: Thursday, July 29th at 5:30 p.m. What: Explore different aspects of gardening with native plants from local experts, and get your own questions answered during a facilitated Q+A. We'll cover the basics of gardening with natives, and then dive deeper into the intricacies of planning based on where you live, and the ... Learn More Featured Event: Tidy Tips for Native Plant Gardening (Jackie Pascoe) Blended Bridge Summer Series: Reclaiming the Outdoors When: Thursday, July 29th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History What: Join the MAH and Blended Bridge as we highlight historical events through an evening with local storytellers. Listen in as community members share personal experiences to illuminate the ways in which we see history repeat itself on a local and national scale.There will be a gu... Learn More Santa Cruz Shakespeare: RII When: Thursday, July 29th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park What: Overview The story that sets England's Wars of the Roses in motion and Jessica Kubzansky's adaptation of Shakespeare's Richard II tells the story of that king's ill-fated reign using just three actors. What is our responsibility when a bad leader rightfully occupies the throne? T... Learn More Featured Event: Garlic Festival Golf Classic & Dinner 2021: Gilroy When: Friday, July 30th at 1:00 p.m. What: Gilroy Garlic Festival Golf Classic, silent Auction & Dinner Friday, July 30, 2021 - 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Gilroy Golf Course, 2695 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy, CA From Gilroy Garlic Festival: "Golf for a cause at the Garlic Festival Golf Classic will be held Friday, July 30th at G... Learn More Featured Event: Garlic Festival Golf Classic & Dinner 2021: Gilroy (Susan C. Schena) Self-Guided Hikes in Seal Viewing Area When: Friday, July 30th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Año Nuevo State Park What: Fridays through Mondays from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm After 15 months of closure, Año Nuevo State Park is excited to re-open our seal viewing area! The Natural Preserve will be open Fridays through Mondays for self-guided hiking. A free permit is required—permits are available b... Learn More Coastal Birding Walk When: Friday, July 30th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Wilder Ranch State Park What: On this 2.5 mile hike, be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the way. You will help each other spot and identify birds! Bring your binoculars if you have them, clothes for variable weather, and good walkin... Learn More New Brighton Little Rangers When: Friday, July 30th 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 New Brighton Junior Rangers When: Friday, July 30th 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 Greater Purpose Presents Emily Catalano and Torio Van Grol! When: Friday, July 30th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Greater Purpose Brewing Company What: Join us at Greater Purpose Comedy every Friday for a comedy showcase featuring the best comics in California and beyond! Tickets for this show here! Torio's debut comedy album "Magic Knees," reached #1 on the Apple comedy charts. He recently performed as apart of Comedy Centra... Learn More Santa Cruz Shakespeare: The Agitators When: Friday, July 30th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park What: Overview This play tells the story of Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony. Over the 45 volatile years they knew one another, they were friends, allies and adversaries. Their hopes and dreams for equality brought them to common ground and political battlefields. As agitator... Learn More Featured Event: Breath+Oneness Anniversary Weekend When: Saturday, July 31st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Breath+Oneness Yoga What: As Breath+Oneness celebrates 4 years of wellness, we invite you to a weekend full of unique offerings such as Vinyasa, Hatha + Yin yoga, Stick Yoga, Gyrokinesis®, Pilates + much more. 2-Day Unlimited Class Pass: $20 OR FREE for Members!Join us for a special Kirtan event on Fri... Learn More Featured Event: Comedy Outburst For Durst When: Saturday, July 31st at 5:00 p.m. Where: El Vaquero Winery Tasting Room What: EL VAQUERO WINERY TO PRESENT Comedy Outburst For Durst with Dan St. Paul, Johnny Steele, Richard Stockton and special guest DNA Performance Date: Saturday, July 31, 2021 5:00 pm Watsonville, CA – El Vaquero Winery stages a standup comedy extravaganza to raise funds for Will Du... Learn More Featured Event: Comedy Outburst For Durst (Richard Stockton) Featured Event: Garlic Festival Reimagined Drive-Thru Gourmet Alley 2021: Gilroy When: Saturday, July 31st at 11:00 a.m. What: Gilroy Garlic Festival Reimagined Gourmet Alley Fridays - Sundays, July 23-25 and July 30-Aug. 1, 2021 Fridays: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Ave., Gilroy, CA From Gilroy Garlic Festival: "For four decades, ... Learn More Featured Event: Garlic Festival Reimagined Drive-Thru Gourmet Alley 2021: Gilroy (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Santa Clara County Fair Drive-Thru 2021: San Jose When: Saturday, July 31st at 4:00 p.m. What: Santa Clara County Fair Drive-Thru Event Thursday- Sunday, July 29-31 & Aug. 1, 5-8, 2021 - 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA From Santa Clara County Fairgrounds: "Santa Clara County Fairgrounds Management Corporations (SCCFMC) i... Learn More Featured Event: Santa Clara County Fair Drive-Thru 2021: San Jose (Susan C. Schena) Self-Guided Hikes in Seal Viewing Area When: Saturday, July 31st at 8:30 a.m. Where: Año Nuevo State Park What: Fridays through Mondays from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm After 15 months of closure, Año Nuevo State Park is excited to re-open our seal viewing area! The Natural Preserve will be open Fridays through Mondays for self-guided hiking. A free permit is required—permits are available b... Learn More Happy Birthday Harry 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 - Participate from home! When: Saturday, July 31st at 9:00 a.m. What: Sign up here: https://www.virtualrunevents.c... Did you know that Harry Potter's birthday is on July 31st? Celebrate this magical day by signing up for our 'Happy Birthday Harry' virtual race! Happy Birthday Harry races can be completed anytime in July or August 2021! 1 mile, ... Learn More Greater Purpose Brewing Company Presents Pardis Parker When: Saturday, July 31st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Greater Purpose Brewing Company What: Join us at Greater Purpose Comedy for a comedy showcase featuring the best comics in California and beyond! Tickets for this show here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/g... This show stars: Pardis Parker Pardis Parker is the creator and star of Comedy Central's Mideast Minute, a ... Learn More Tide Pool Tour When: Saturday, July 31st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Natural Bridges State Beach What: Explore our spectacular tidepools on this 1.5 hour guided tour. Meet at the Visitor Center. Bring layered clothing and good walking shoes. Day use fee for vehicles is $10. For more information, please call (831) 423-0871. Spaces are limited and early pre-registration is req... Learn More New Brighton Little Rangers When: Saturday, July 31st 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 James Henry House of Samba Kids Outdoors Event When: Saturday, July 31st at 11:00 a.m. Where: Felton Branch Library What: James Henry, master percussionist, has traveled the world and incorporates cultural wisdom from across the globe into his performances. Expect to dance, sing, and be transported to many areas of the globe through the sounds of drums and percussion! The performance will be outs... Learn More NextStage Fundraiser Benefitting Santa Cruz Parkinson's Programs When: Saturday, July 31st at 12:00 p.m. Where: El Vaquero Winery Tasting Room What: Fund Raiser: Saturday, July 31. Noon – 3 pm. NextStage Productions Fundraiser to benefit its Percussion Program for People Living with Parkinson's at El Vaquero Winery on Freedom Boulevard. Free Admission. Musical performances by the Magical Mystery Troup playing your favorit... Learn More Historic Ranch Ground Tour When: Saturday, July 31st at 1:00 p.m. Where: Wilder Ranch State Park What: Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited and ear... Learn More Santa Cruz Shakespeare: The Agitators When: Saturday, July 31st at 2:00 p.m. Where: Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park What: Overview This play tells the story of Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony. Over the 45 volatile years they knew one another, they were friends, allies and adversaries. Their hopes and dreams for equality brought them to common ground and political battlefields. As agitator... Learn More New Brighton Junior Rangers When: Saturday, July 31st 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 Sunset State Beach Junior Rangers When: Saturday, July 31st at 5:00 p.m. Where: Sunset State Beach What: Explore, hike and play games as you learn about plants, animals, and more. This 1-hour program is for kids ages 7-12 only. Please meet at the Campfire Center 15 minutes before the program begins. Please be sure your child is dressed for active play (closed-toe shoes). Space... Learn More Santa Cruz Shakespeare: RII When: Saturday, July 31st at 8:00 p.m. Where: Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park What: Overview The story that sets England's Wars of the Roses in motion, Jessica Kubzansky's adaptation of Shakespeare's Richard II tells the story of that king's ill-fated reign using just three actors. What is our responsibility when a bad leader rightfully occupies the throne? T... Learn More Santa Cruz Shakespeare: RII When: Sunday, August 1st at 1:00 p.m. Where: Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park What: Overview The story that sets England's Wars of the Roses in motion, Jessica Kubzansky's adaptation of Shakespeare's Richard II tells the story of that king's ill-fated reign using just three actors. What is our responsibility when a bad leader rightfully occupies the throne? T... Learn More Historic Ranch Ground Tour When: Sunday, August 1st at 1:00 p.m. Where: Wilder Ranch State Park What: Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited and ear... Learn More Santa Cruz Shakespeare: The Agitators When: Sunday, August 1st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park What: Overview This play tells the story of Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony. Over the 45 volatile years they knew one another, they were friends, allies and adversaries. Their hopes and dreams for equality brought them to common ground and political battlefields. As agitator... Learn More Self-Guided Hikes in Seal Viewing Area When: Monday, August 2nd at 8:30 a.m. Where: Año Nuevo State Park What: Fridays through Mondays from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm After 15 months of closure, Año Nuevo State Park is excited to re-open our seal viewing area! The Natural Preserve will be open Fridays through Mondays for self-guided hiking. A free permit is required—permits are available b... Learn More Natural Bridges Little Rangers When: Monday, August 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Natural Bridges State Beach What: Participants are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Activities and games vary from week to week but always cover a topic relevant to Natural Bridges. Meet at the side porch of the Visitor Center. Parent or caregivers are required to ... Learn More Featured Event: Best FREE Movie Night Ever AUG 3rd | Zootopia, K9 Demos, Fun Games & more! When: Tuesday, August 3rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Kaiser Permanente Arena 140 Front St, Santa Cruz What: The Santa Cruz Police Department and Santa Cruz Warriors invite the community to bring your friends, families, and neighbors to the Best FREE Movie Night Ever featuring Zootopia and kid's activities, games, crafts, K9 demos, lots of popcorn, police, and fire vehicles, prizes &... Learn More Featured Event: Best FREE Movie Night Ever AUG 3rd | Zootopia, K9 Demos, Fun Games & more! (Santa Cruz Police Media) Featured Event: National Night Out & Free 'Zootopia' Movie 2021: Santa Cruz When: Tuesday, August 3rd at 5:00 p.m. What: National Night Out with Santa Cruz Warriors & Free Movie Tuesday, August 3, 2021 Doors open: 5 p.m. Movie: 6:30 p.m.  Kaiser Permanente Arena, 140 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA From Santa Cruz City Government: "The Santa Cruz Police Department celebrates National Night Out on... Learn More Featured Event: National Night Out & Free 'Zootopia' Movie 2021: Santa Cruz (Susan C. Schena) Amah Mutsun Fire Relationships (online) When: Tuesday, August 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History What: Fire is many things to the Amah Mutsun and other California Indian Tribes — it is sacred, it is a tool gifted by Creator, and it is a way to restore balance to Mother Earth. This presentation hosted by the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History will share more about how the Amah... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, 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.