This Weekend in Santa Cruz: August 30th – September 1st, 2019

Friday

Alasdair Fraser’s 36th Annual Fiddle Extravaganza

When: 8/30 at 8:00 pm 
Where: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Cost: $21.50 – $27.50; Children 8 and under Free

Valley of the Moon Fiddle School presents an extravaganza of fiddles, fiddles and more fiddles! Indie-Award winner, Alasdair Fraser and over 200 musicians and performing artists will be filling the auditorium with music, song and dance for an evening of celebration of the classic instrument.

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Papa Doo Run Run

When: 8/30 at 6:30 pm & 8:30 pm
Where: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Cost: Free

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk FREE Bands on the Beach concert series comes to a season end with a performance from this favorite local band featuring their rendition of hits from the Beach Boys and other classic and surf rock tunes. Come out for a summer celebration that will keep you singing and dancing long after summer is over!

Get more info here.

Movies at the Beach

When: 8/30 at 7:30 pm or dusk
Where: Esplanade Park
Cost: Free

Did someone say FREE movies at the beach? Well what are you waiting for? Gather the kids and head out to Esplanade Park for a free family movie night. This week’s movie is family favorite “Despicable Me”.  Bring a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and don’t forget your jacket. Movie begins at dusk.

Get more info here.

THE BIG EASTSIDE BLOCK PARTY

When: 8/30 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap Parking Lot
Cost: $3 at the door

It’s a party on the Eastside and you’re invited! Bring everyone you know for an evening of music, food, drinks, vendors and even baby goats! Who can resist baby goats? Vendors include local food trucks, craft breweries, shave ice, art, local recreation and so much more for the entire family. RSVP is required.

Get more info here.

Also on Friday

MUSIC/DANCE

• Live Music by The Dooners @ Abbott Square
• JOHN RYBAK + FRIENDS AT THE POET & THE PATRIOT @ Poet & Patriot Irish Pub
• SkyPark @ Crow’s Nest
• METALACHI + Coffee Zombie Collective @ Moe’s Alley
• Soul Doubt @ Severino’s
• Blues Mechanics @ Michael’s on Main
• Papiba and Friends @ Michael’s on Main

THEATER/ARTS

• Big Trees Exhibition @ San Lorenzo Valley Museum

OUTDOORS

• Little Rangers @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
• Redwood Grove Loop Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
• Junior Rangers @ New Brighton State Beach
• Campfire Program @ New Brighton State Beach

MORE

• COMEDIAN TORIO VAN GROL @ DNA’s Comedy Lab

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Saturday

ROARING CAMP: GREAT TRAIN ROBBERIES

When: 8/31 – 9/1 from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
Cost: $23 – $32

You’re taking a leisurely ride on the Redwood Forest Train to Bear Mountain when suddenly, you find yourself back in the 1880s when notorious outlaws were scoping out the railroads and famed lawmen were setting the traps to catch them. Shootouts and wild west fun at this fun family event.

Get more info here.

Also on Saturday

MUSIC/DANCE

• Trianna Feruza and Friends @ Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building
• Live Music by Chain of Fools @ Abbott Square
• DANNY DUNCAN AT CATALYST CLUB ATRIUM @ The Catalyst Club
• Elie and Enah in the Afternoon @ Crow’s Nest
• The Refugees @ Crow’s Nest
• METALACHI + Shark In The Water @ Moe’s Alley
• Peach Kelli Pop, Small Crush, Kitty Kat Fan Club And Fuss @ The Crepe Place
• John Michael Band @ Severino’s
• Patio Acoustics with Vinny Johnson @ Severino’s
• China Cats @ Michael’s on Main

• The Grateful Dads @ Shanty Shack 

• Heather and the Hepcats @ Lulu Carpenter’s

THEATER/ARTS

• Big Trees Exhibition @ San Lorenzo Valley Museum

MAKE/CRAFT

• Make a Plate w/Annie Workshop @ Annieglass

OUTDOORS

• Old-Growth Redwood Tours @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
• Little Rangers @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
• Hike to Ocean View Summit @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
• Outlook from Mt. McAbee @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
• Redwood Grove Loop Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
• Discover Big Basin Redwoods @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
• Snakes Alive! @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
• Junior Rangers @ New Brighton State Beach
• Old Cove Landing Trail @ Wilder Ranch State Park
• Ranch Tours @ Wilder Ranch State Park
• Summer Concert Series @ New Brighton State Beach

MORE

• Workshop – Detoxifying for Skin & Overall Health @ Found Art Collective
• Garden Docent Training at UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden @ UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden
• NAACP Annual Labor Day Picnic @ VFW Post 7263
• DRENNON DAVIS @ DNA’s Comedy Lab
• Beauregard Vineyards Tasting @ Annieglass

• San Lorenzo River Levee Cleanup

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Sunday

THE BARRELS OF CORRALITOS

When: 9/1 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where: Corralitos Wine Trail
Cost: $25 – $75

Take a tour of six local wineries on the Corralitos Wine Trail. Wine tastings, barrel samples, live music, food for purchase and much more to be found along the beautiful Corralitos countryside. Tasting kit includes tastings at all six featured wineries and a commemorative wine glass.

Get more info here.

ROARING CAMP: GREAT TRAIN ROBBERIES

See Description Under Saturday Section

Also on Sunday

MUSIC/DANCE

• Elie and Enah in the Afternoon @ Crow’s Nest
• Popa Chubby @ Moe’s Alley
• Open Bluegrass Jam @ The Crepe Place
• Live Again @ Severino’s
• Patio Acoustics with Dave Muldawer @ Severino’s

THEATER/ARTS

• Big Trees Exhibition @ San Lorenzo Valley Museum

OUTDOORS

• Younger Lagoon Reserve Tour @ Seymour Marine Discovery Center

MORE

• Live Comedy @ Crow’s Nest

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