Every four years we get an extra day, and that day falls this weekend! Make the most of your leap year weekend watching the Warriors leap and dunk.
Have some laughs and help send minority students from Santa Cruz High on a college visit by attending a benefit stand-up comedy show.
As always there is plenty of great live music of all kinds and many opportunities to learn about our diverse community.
Friday
SANTA CRUZ WARRIORS VS. RIO GRANDE VALLEY VIPERS
When: 2/28 at 7:00 pm
Where: Kaiser Permanente Arena
Our very own G-league Warriors celebrate Black History Month. The first 1500 fans will receive a Klay Thompson headband edition bobblehead, AND each ticket holder will get a SC Warriors Black History t-shirt and be treated to a halftime show celebrating the achievements and contributions of African Americans by local phenom Tammi Brown, who will also grace the game by performing the national anthem.
Also on Friday
MUSIC/DANCE
- Maita w/ Henry Chadwick @ The Crepe Place
- LONG BEACH DUB ALLSTARS, THE AGGROLITES @ Moe’s Alley
- The Messiahs @ Michaels on Main
- ABBA DABBA DOO @ Michaels on Main
- TOM PAXTON AND THE DON JUANS @ Kuumbwa Jazz Center
- Restless Souls @ Crow’s Nest
- Berner with support from DJ Aspect @ The Catalyst
- Duster with Froth & Kamikaze Palm Tree @ The Catalyst
- Santa Cruz Contra Dance @ Live Oak Grange
- MAH Music: 1 A.M. // Khan // Joseph Jason Santiago Lacour @ Abbott Square
THEATER/ARTS
- Hung Tzu Ni + Ashley Bellouin & Ben Bracken + Daniel Allas @ Radius Gallery
- Skeleton Crew @ UCSC Theater Arts Second Stage
- Retrospect – An Exhibition of Art @ San Lorenzo Valley Museum
- Michael Singer Photography Exhibit @ Scotts Valley Branch Library
- SIlent Knocking and Earth In Peril @ Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery
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Saturday
Jazz & Friends National Day of School & Community Readings
When: 2/29 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where: Santa Cruz Downtown Branch Library
Are you looking for ways to better understand or compassionately inform others about what it means to be transgender? This community reading of the book I Am Jazz is your chance to learn and show solidarity and support for transgender and non-binary people.
Santa Cruz High BSU Benefit Comedy Show
When: 2/29 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: Louden Nelson Community Center
If you want to stand up for equality, then sit down and enjoy some laughs. The Black Student Union at Santa Cruz High is holding a benefit comedy night featuring stand up comedy stars. Proceeds will help send students of color on a history/college visit tour, enhancing their understanding and prospects for further education.
SANTA CRUZ WARRIORS VS. AUSTIN SPURS
When: 2/29 at 7:00 pm
Where: Kaiser Permanente Arena
Celebrate this leap year watching our talented G-league team take on the Austin Spurs. These amazing players are all the more thrilling to watch because they are the less well known, up-and-coming future stars of the game. The giveaway is a Warriors beach towel and who can’t use that?
RIO THEATRE: AN EVENING WITH LEO KOTTKE
When: 2/29 at 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Where: Rio Theatre
Legendary 12-string guitarist Leo Kottke plays his distinct blend of jazz, blues and folk at the Rio for one night only. With a depth of talent and experience, you don’t get to hear many musicians of this caliber very often.
Also on Saturday
MUSIC/DANCE
- Isaac & The Haze @ Crow’s Nest
- Space Heater @ Moe’s Alley
- Dumb Thumbs w/ Younger Youngest, Hod and the Helpers @ The Crepe Place
- The Village Green @ Michaels on Main
- Matoma & Two Friends with Win and Woo @ The Catalyst
- Gimmie Gimmie Disco @ The Catalyst
- MAH Music: Singer Songwriter Showcase @ Abbott Square
- SKYNESS: DAN COSTA LIVE IN CALIFORNIA @ Kuumbwa Jazz Center
THEATER/ARTS
- SANTA CRUZ CHAMBER PLAYERS: THREE TRIOS, THREE ERAS @
Christ Lutheran Church - Skeleton Crew @ UCSC Theater Arts Second Stage
- Michael Singer Photography Exhibit @ Scotts Valley Branch Library
- SIlent Knocking and Earth In Peril @ Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery
MAKE/CRAFT
OUTDOORS
- Hike to Mount McAbee Outlook @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Castle Rock Loop Hike @ Castle Rock State Park
- Snakes Alive! @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Ranch Tours @ Wilder Ranch State Park
- Wool, Spinning, and Weaving @ Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
- Pine Needle Basket Making Workshop @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
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Sunday
Anthony Arya with Preacher Boy & Patti Maxine
When: 3/1 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Where: Felton Music Hall
Homegrown music sensation Anthony Arya teams up with local leading lady Patti Maxine and ragged bluesman Preacher Boy in this trifecta of talent. This rare treat is an all ages show, so younger folks can get out and enjoy high quality live music.
Santa Cruz Symphony presents The Orchestra Sings Family Concert
When: 3/1 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Where: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Another chance to cross the generational divide is to head to the Symphony’s Family Concert. This is always a blast for children, who can experience the joys of the orchestra and are encouraged to join in and have an up-close experience with the conductor and his players. This is an opportunity for classical music lovers of all ages to let down their hair and have some fun.
Also on Sunday
MUSIC/DANCE
- Rick Estrin & The Nightcats @ Moe’s Alley
- MARGO CILKER + AN AMERICAN FORREST @ Moe’s Alley
- Las Cafeteras @ The Catalyst
- Davey and the Midnights w/ TBD @ The Crepe Place
THEATER/ARTS
- Skeleton Crew @ UCSC Theater Arts Second Stage
- SANTA CRUZ CHAMBER PLAYERS: THREE TRIOS, THREE ERAS @
Christ Lutheran Church
OUTDOORS
- The Road Less Traveled: A Dog-Friendly Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Guided Elephant Seal Walks @ Año Nuevo State Park
- Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike! @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Redwood Grove Loop Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Ranch Tours @ Wilder Ranch State Park
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Upcoming Events You Don’t Want to Miss
2020 Santa Cruz Derby Girls Season Opener
What: Santa Cruz Derby Girls Season Opener
Where: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
When: Saturday, March 14
Roller Derby may seem like a pretty rough sport, but it also has a sweet side, at least on Pi Day. The season opener just happens to fall on the one day of the year when we all get to nerd out and indulge in flaky desserts. The rough and tumble Santa Cruz Bombshells go head to head with rivals Bay Area Derby in this first bout of the season, with a math and pie themed halftime activity.
8th Annual Watsonville Film Festival
What: 8th Annual Watsonville Film Festival
Where: Multiple Event Locations
When: March 12 – 15
Movies tell so many stories. They shine a light on important issues, show us the beauty and sadness of life, entertain us and teach us. This film festival does all that, with a focus on issues pertinent to the community of Watsonville. With a mission to inspire people, empower youth and invigorate the arts, this series of films, discussions and events keeps the stories alive.
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