Santa Cruz Area Weekend Events: Check Out What's Happening

Santa Cruz CA

17 February, 2022

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SANTA CRUZ, CA — Looking to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events and happenings taking place this week in and around Santa Cruz. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a board game night, or a magic show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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 the Santa Cruz area: Tommy Chong Meet & Greet When: Friday, February 18th at 3:00 p.m. Where: KindPeoples Recreational Weed Dispensary Live Oak What: Meet comedian, movie star and cannabis entrepreneur, Tommy Chong. The star of classic stoner hits, "Up In Smoke" and "Nice Dreams" will be onsite to meet and greet fans and sign autographs at KindPeoples in Santa Cruz. One of the founders of modern cannabis culture, Tommy Chon... Learn More AATAT Presents: "'da Kink in My Hair" When: Friday, February 18th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Theater Arts Center What: The UC Santa Cruz African American Theater Arts Troupe presents its 2022 production: 'da Kink in My Hair by Trey Anthony, directed by Don Williams. The show will be performed live at the UC Theater Arts Mainstage from February 18-27, and 2022 at 7:30pm (3pm on Sundays). Set in a W... Learn More Dirty Cello and Tom Rigney and Flambeau at the Rio Theatre When: Friday, February 18th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Rio Theatre What: Dirty Cello and Tom Rigney and Flambeau at the Rio Theatre Feb 18, 2022 at 8 p.m. Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, and Ca 95062 Tickets: $26.25 at https://bit.ly/dirtycellotomrigneyriotheatre riotheatre.com Powerhouse bands Tom Rigney and Flambeau and Dirty Cello are jo... Learn More Featured Event: 'Greater Bay Area Open' Juried Art Exhibit 2022: NUMU Museum, Los Gatos When: Saturday, February 19th at 10:00 a.m. What: "Greater Bay Area Open" Juried Fine Art Exhibit Through Saturday, March 12, 2022Thursdays: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Closed 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)Fridays to Sundays: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Closed 1p.m. - 1:30 p.m.) NUMU New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos, CA From New Museum Los ... Learn More Featured Event: 'Greater Bay Area Open' Juried Art Exhibit 2022: NUMU Museum, Los Gatos (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Takeout Crab Feed 2022: I.F.D.E.S. Holy Ghost, Gilroy When: Saturday, February 19th at 3:00 p.m. What: I.F.D.E.S. Holy Ghost Takeout Crab Feed (In Cioppino Sauce)  Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022 - 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Pick-Up: I.F.D.E.S. Alley Door, 250 Old Gilroy St., Gilroy, CA From I.F.D.E.S. Holy Ghost - Gilroy: "Tickets are on sale now for February 19th! "Call 408-842-4619 to order Mo... Learn More Featured Event: Takeout Crab Feed 2022: I.F.D.E.S. Holy Ghost, Gilroy (Susan C. Schena) Mini Fungus Fair When: Saturday, February 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural HistoryWhat: For nearly 50 years, the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz has welcomed thousands of visitors to explore the fascinating world of mushrooms through the annual Fungus Fair. This year, the event will return to its original home at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, where it... Learn More Guided Coastal Walk When: Saturday, February 19th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Wilder Ranch State Park What: On this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we'll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars if available. Meet next to park map in Wilder Ranch main parking lot. Rain cancels. Vehicle day-use... Learn More Old-Growth Redwood Tours When: Saturday, February 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park What: Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth trees left? Learn the answer to these questions and more every Saturday when you take a walk through the wondrous old-growth forest wit... Learn More Historic Ranch Ground Tours When: Saturday, February 19th 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 early p... Learn More Pacific Grove Art Center Invites the Community to Step Back in Time with a Free Lecture by James Pe When: Saturday, February 19th at 2:00 p.m. What: Save the Date! The Pacific Grove Art Center invites the community to step back in time and enjoy a free presentation about local Monterey County history and the Monterey County Historical Society on Saturday afternoon, February 19, 2022 from 2 pm - 4 pm. The Pacific Grove Art ... Learn More Featured Event: Fun filled Rabbit Adoption event by The Rabbit Haven When: Sunday, February 20th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 3660 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA, 95073 What: Bunnies coming soon to Santa Cruz!!  The Rabbit Haven is holding a big rabbit adoption event this Sunday inside of Pet Pals. We will have 17 pens of beautiful rabbits all looking for adoptive homes. We have all sizes, ages and colors -Our adoptions come with a Free first ... Learn More Featured Event: Fun filled Rabbit Adoption event by The Rabbit Haven (Heather) Historic Ranch Ground Tours When: Sunday, February 20th 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 early p... Learn More Feng Shui Workshop: ONLINE When: Tuesday, February 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz, CA-Online What: Would you like to feel more comfortable at home? Join me for an introduction to the ancient art of creating a harmonious relationship with Nature to sustain a happy, healthy, prosperous life. You'll learn how the places where we live and work profoundly influence the quality o... Learn More Homeless Garden Project Open Office Hours When: Wednesday, February 23rd at 10:30 a.m. Where: 224 Church St What: The Homeless Garden Project (HGP) and Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) are partnering together to provide the HGP office hours at the Downtown Santa Cruz Branch Library. The HGP open office hours provides people experiencing homelessness the opportunity to learn more about ... Learn More Intro to E-bikes Virtual Workshop When: Wednesday, February 23rd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Ecology Action What: Are you curious about making your transportation trips easier? Want to learn more about how e-bikes can help conquer your commute, saving you both time and money? Maybe you've thought about biking to work, but you're concerned about hills, distance, or the extra time it will t... Learn More See more 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.