This weekend brings some great live local music, the Derby Girls, and plenty of opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather coming our way.
Read on to see our picks for the best events in Santa Cruz this weekend.
Naked Bootleggers, Little Fuller Band, Sugar By The Pound
When: Friday, 3/13 at 8:00 pm
Where: Don Quixote’s International Music Hall
How Much: $10
Local band, Naked Bootleggers, bring their blend of folk, bluegrass and rock & roll to Don Quixote’s this Friday.
Winter 2015 ART Open Studios
When: Friday, 3/13 at 12:00 pm
Where: Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center
How Much: Free
Come see the budding art talent up at UCSC at the Winter Art Open Studios. Art students will showcase their work at the Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center.
Community Rental: Legendary Collective Slam
When: Friday, 3/13 from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: MAH
How Much: $5-$10
Slam poetry takes center stage at the MAH on Friday evening. Presented by The Legendary Collective, all proceeds will contribute to their trip to the 2015 Slam Championships.
The Jolly Llamas, The Stereophones, Verde
When: Friday, 3/13 at 9:00 pm
Where: The Crepe Place
How Much: $8
Another local band worth checking out on Friday night is The Jolly Llamas. They’ll be celebrating their CD release party at The Crepe Place, following a successful Kickstarter campaign. If you’re into “story rock” with a folk twist then this is the show for you.
2015 Santa Cruz Paddlefest
When: Friday, 3/13 through Sunday, 3/15
Where: Steamer Lane at Lighthouse Point
Registration: Info here.
All eyes will be on Steamer Lane this weekend for the 2015 Santa Cruz Paddlefest. The best paddle surfers in the world will compete in the 29th Annual Santa Cruz PaddleFest. Competitors in kayaks, wave skis and stand-up paddle (SUP) boards will flock to Steamer Lane throughout the weekend.
Pi Day at the Children’s Museum of Discovery
When: Saturday, 3/14 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Children’s Museum of Discovery
How Much: Free for members. Included with day-use admission.
Our favorite new children’s spot is celebrating Pi Day (3.14.15) on Saturday with crafts, cookies and demonstrations in celebration of the mathematical number, Pi. Think math isn’t fun? If anyone can make it fun it’s definitely the Children’s Museum of Discovery.
Santa Cruz Derby Girls: Organic Panic vs Redwood Rebels
When: Saturday, 3/14 from 5:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Civic Auditorium
How Much: $18-$32
Two of the all new Santa Cruz Derby Girl teams will go head to head this weekend in their new (again) home at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium.
Foreverland: An Electrifying 14 Piece Tribute to Michael Jackson
When: Saturday, 3/14 at 8:00 pm
Where: Don Quixote’s International Music Hall
How Much: $17-$20
Popular local Michael Jackson cover band Foreverland will thrill the crowd at Don Quixote’s this Saturday.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk HIT Cheer & Dance Competitions
When: Saturday, 3/14 through Sunday, 3/15, All day
Where: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
How Much: Free
The Boardwalk plays host to cheer and dance competitions this weekend.
Hikes
With forecasts in the 70s, this should be a great weekend to get outside. You can always set out on your own, but if you want some company check out these guided hikes:
- The Wildness of Wilder
- Redwood Loop Walk
- Discover Big Basin Redwoods
- Hike to Ocean View Summit
- Old-Growth Redwood Walk
- Wildflower Hike
- The Road Less Traveled—A Dog-Friendly Walk
- Berry Creek Falls Hike
And one more…not exactly a hike, but a great way to ensure that the trails at Big Basin remain safe:
Cleanups
If hiking isn’t your thing then you might want to get outdoors and pitch in at one of this weekend’s cleanup events:
In Case You Missed It
Earlier this week on the Santa Cruz Life blog we published real estate report (with infographic). This is one home owners and home buyers won’t want to miss: Out of Hibernation & Into a Bubble?
Additional events this weekend
Friday:
- Spirited Away – Midnight Movie
- The China Cats
- Concert Choir: Palestrina and Rheinberger, 300 years of polyphony
- Da `Ukulele Boyz – from Maui to Da Cruz
- A Place to Bury Strangers
- St. Patrick’s Party w/ The Wild Rovers
- Lady Smith Black Mambazo – SOLD OUT
Friday & Saturday
Friday through Sunday
Saturday:
- Thorougly Modern Millie
- Candelaria + Flor De Caña
- Sin Sisters Burlesque
- The Ghost Inside
- Adia Victoria, Luz Mendoza(Y La Bamba), Kelly
- St. Patrick’s Party w/ Charmas
- Santa Cruz Baroque Festival: Treasures from the Age of Shakespeare
- Peter Rowan – solo
Saturday & Sunday
Sunday:
- MAMO: Jeff Peterson & Nathan Aweau: 2pm Matinee
- UCSC Jazz Ensembles: “The Cost of Living”
- Science Sunday: Making Mummies Talk
- Phenology Walk & Workshop
Recurring Events You Can Find Every Weekend
- Tours of the Reserve at Elkhorn Slough (weekly event – every Saturday & Sunday)
- Santa Cruz Farmers Markets (weekly events)
- Live Comedy at the Crow’s Nest (weekly event – every Sunday night)
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Just wondering how can I find out about events earlier in time… I noticed that although very informative, when I receive this email, most of the events I would like to attend are already sold out. I recently moved to the area and still learning about the community and activities for adults. Thank you! And thank you for such a great work in providing this very informative e-mails. Much appreciated.
Best regards,
Silvia