The 28th Annual Santa Cruz PaddleFest headlines our picks for the top things to do in Santa Cruz this weekend.
We’ve got you covered if water sports aren’t your thing though. There are some great shows, a favorite Santa Cruz musician takes the stage (but won’t be singing), and there’s going to be one heck of a colorful party on Saturday.
Read on for our picks for this weekend.
Watercolor Exhibit: The Best of the Central Coast
When: Exhibit opens Friday, 3/28
The Art League opens a new watercolor exhibit, The Best of the Central Coast, this Friday.
Click here for more information.
28th Annual Santa Cruz PaddleFest
When: Friday, 3/28 – Sunday, 3/30
The best paddle surfers in the world will be in Santa Cruz this weekend to compete in the 28th Annual Santa Cruz PaddleFest. Competitors in kayaks, wave skis and stand-up paddle (SUP) boards will flock to Steamer Lane throughout the weekend, and Cowells on Saturday for the SurfTech Surf and Sand Duel-Athlon SUP Race.
Get more info here.
The Sound of Music
When: Friday, 3/28 – Sunday, 3/30
The hills are alive with the sound of…
You know the song, you know the story, now come on out and see it performed live at Carbrillo’s Crocker Theater. This is the last weekend of the production by the Christian Youth Theatre of Santa Cruz. The musical is performed by students ages 4-18.
Find out more, and purchase tickets, here.
Holi Festival
When: Saturday, 3/29
If you want to make a mess with vibrant colors, and have a blast doing so, then you won’t want to miss the Holi Festival at the MAH. The Holi Festival is a Hindu tradition marking the beginning of Spring. The event is known for its bursts of vibrant colors as participants throw colored powder into the sky.
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Get more info here.
James Durbin: Conversations with Creative Heroes
When: Saturday, 3/29
James Durbin will take the stage at the Cabrillo Samper Recital Hall on Saturday, but he won’t be there to sing. Instead he will be joined by Sentinel Entertainment Editor, Wallace Bain. This is a unique opportunity to see an intimate live interview with Durbin.
Purchase tickets here.
Spirit of ’76 Grateful Dead Tribute Show
When: Saturday, 3/29
The Spirit of ’76 isn’t your average tribute band, and this isn’t your average tribute show. Instead of rolling out a standard collection of greatest hits, this show will be a faithful recreation of the show the Dead played on July 16th, 1976, at the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco.
Get more info here.
Santa Cruz Warriors
When: Sunday, 3/30
The Warriors are fighting for a playoff spot with only five games left (including three at home). Bust out your blue and gold this Sunday and cheer on the Warriors as they take on Bakersfield.
Purchase tickets here.
Additional Events This Weekend:
Friday through Sunday:
Friday, March, 28th:
- Leo Kottke at the Rio Theatre
- Caminos Flamencos at Kuumbwa
- Music in the Cellar
- Boardwalk Family Fun Overnight
Saturday, March 29th:
Sunday, March 30th:
Recurring Events You Can Find Every Weekend
- Free Wildlife Eco-Tours of the Santa Cruz Wharf (weekly event – every Saturday & Sunday)
- Tours of the Reserve at Elkhorn Slough (weekly event – every Saturday & Sunday)
- Sunday Seaside Crafts at the Seymour Center (weekly event – every Sunday)
- Santa Cruz Farmers Markets (weekly events)
- Live Comedy at the Crow’s Nest (weekly event – every Sunday night)
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