This weekend there are several movie events to choose from, including a free family movie night, a silent western filmed in Capitola a hundred years ago, and an inspiring women’s adventure film tour.
The Santa Cruz Warriors have home court advantage (twice), a live comedy special recording is happening at DNA’s Comedy Lab, and the annual bridal expo returns to the Cocoanut Grove.
See our picks for the top events each day this weekend:
Friday
Free Family Movie Night – Moana
When: 1/24 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Capitola Community Center – 4400 Jade Street, Capitola
Movie night at the Capitola Community Center makes easing into the weekend easy. Enjoy a free screening of Moana as well as free popcorn and candy. Feel free to bring your own food and drink (no alcohol please) and your coziest blankets, pillows, and low back chairs.
The Other Place
When: 1/24 – 1/26
Where: The Colligan Theater at The Tannery Arts Center
If you’re in the mood for mystery, suspense, and drama, catch The Other Place opening weekend at the Colligan Theater (Tannery). The play tells the story of a brilliant research scientist who suffers from the dementia she studies. Play runs through February 16.
SANTA CRUZ WARRIORS VS. WISCONSIN HERD
When: 1/24 at 7:00 pm
Where: Kaiser Permanente Arena
The first of two home games kicks off tonight, with the Santa Cruz Warriors facing off against Wisconsin Herd. After falling to Oklahoma City last week, it’s time to cheer the Warriors on to home team victory. Be one of the first 1,500 fans in attendance to receive a D’Angelo Russell bobblehead.
Also on Friday
MUSIC/DANCE
- Contra Dance @ Live oak Grange
- The English Beat @ Felton Music Hall
- Green Dog Band @ Michael’s on Main
- Apple City Slough Band @ Michael’s on Main
- ABBY K @ Lulu Carpenters Cafe
- Block Party @ Crow’s Nest
- Wild Iris w/ Brothers Strong & Mission Blue @ The Crepe Place
- Alborosie & the Shengen Clan with Arise Roots @ The Catalyst
- COFFEE ZOMBIE COLLECTIVE @ Moe’s Alley
- Ives Collective Beethoven Concert @ St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
THEATER/ARTS
- 8 Tens @ 8 Short Play Festival @ Center Stage Theater
- Michael Singer Photography Exhibit @ Scotts Valley Branch Library
- Carlos Motta: We The Enemy @ Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery
OUTDOORS
MORE
- Walk with a Doc Santa Cruz @ Santa Cruz Bible Church
- Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt: Licensed to Thrill @ Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunt
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FREE EVENT: Family Literacy Fun Day
When: 1/25 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Downtown Branch
Did you know January is Positive Parenting Awareness Month? Visit the Downtown library for Family Literacy Fun Day and enjoy a host of kid-friendly activities from arts and crafts to story time with the librarians. The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program will be on site with information, as well as other local services for children and families. Prizes for participating!
Women’s Adventure Film Tour
When: 1/25 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Where: Rio Theatre
This festival of short films celebrates big adventures by inspiring women—global athletes, mothers, business women, cliff divers, long distance hikers, and many more. While not rated, each film is suitable for the entire family. This film tour benefits Naretoi, a non-profit supporting girls’ education, women’s empowerment, local economic efforts, and cultural exchange in Maasailand, Kenya.
DNA’S COMEDY LAB: PHIL JOHNSON’S LIVE COMEDY SPECIAL FILMING
When: 1/25 at 7:00 pm & 9:30 PM
Where: DNA’s Comedy Lab
Don’t miss your chance to have your laugh immortalized on film forever. Join comedian Phil Johnson at our very own DNA’s Comedy Lab for an action-packed live comedy special recording. Each show runs 90 minutes and is appropriate for ages 16+.
The Other Place
See Description Under Friday Section
Also on Saturday
MUSIC/DANCE
- Petty Theft @ Felton Music Hall
- SANTA CRUZ MAH MUSIC: THE MOODSTRIKES @ Abbott Square
- TEMPEST @ Michael’s on Main
- Tsunami @ Crow’s Nest
- LYRICS BORN @ Moe’s Alley
- Felipe Esparza @ The Catalyst
- Kaivon @ The Catalyst
- Kite Hands Glowing w/ Village of Spaces & Practicing Sincerity @ The Crepe Place
- Antonina’s CD Release: Heart of All That MattersBUY @ Kuumbwa Jazz Center
THEATER/ARTS
- New Art Market @ Abbott Square
- Carlos Motta: We The Enemy @ Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery
- 8 Tens @ 8 Short Play Festival @ Center Stage Theater
- Michael Singer Photography Exhibit @ Scotts Valley Branch Library
OUTDOORS
- Seal Adventure Weekend: Fundraiser for Coastside State Parks Association @ Año Nuevo State Park
- Open House at the Castro Adobe: Beginnings at the Adobe @ Castro Adobe State Historic Park
- Old-Growth Redwood Tour @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike! @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Sempervirens Falls Hike @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Snakes Alive! @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Redwood Grove Loop Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Ranch Tours @ Wilder Ranch State Park
- Coast Nature Walk @ Wilder Ranch State Park
MORE
- Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt: Licensed to Thrill @ Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunt
- Pros and Cons of the State Ballot Measures @ Santa Cruz Downtown Branch Library
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“The Testing Block” Centennial Showing
When: 1/26 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Where: Capitola Community Center – 4400 Jade Street, Capitola
Calling all local history aficionados. Don’t miss this special centennial showing of the movie, The Testing Block, shot in Capitola in 1920. This silent western, starring William S. Hart and Eva Novak, will be introduced by Curator Frank Perry. Enjoy refreshments, a display of theater memorabilia, and the backdrop of Capitola 100 years ago.
SANTA CRUZ WARRIORS VS. SOUTH BAY LAKERS
When: 1/26 at 5:00 pm
Where: Kaiser Permanente Arena
Close out the weekend cheering on the Santa Cruz Warriors as they take on the South Bay Lakers. Enjoy a night of cultural performances and entertainment in celebration of Latinx Heritage Night. The first 1,000 fans will receive a Latinx Heritage NIght rally towel.
2020 Bridal Expo
When: 1/26 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where: Cocoanut Grove
This is the premiere event of the year for anyone planning a wedding. You’ll find many of the best venues, local photographers, florists, caterers, bakers, and more to plan your special day. Plus, a chance to win fabulous door prizes and a grand prize giveaway!
Salamander Safari
When: 1/26 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
A wet redwood forest provides the perfect ecosystem for salamanders, and magical hiking conditions to get to know our amphibian friends better. On this 2-mile ranger-led excursion to Eagle Creek, you’ll learn about salamander life cycles, behaviors, adaptations, and the current threats facing them. Bring water, wear hiking shoes, and meet at the visitor center to start your journey.
The Other Place
See Description Under Friday Section
Also on Sunday
MUSIC/DANCE
- The Rock Collection: Melvin Seals, Greg Anton, Dan Lebowitz and More @ Felton Music Hall
- The Paperboys @ Michael’s on Main
- Grateful Sunday Concert Series @ Michael’s on Main
- CHRIS DUARTE @ Moe’s Alley
- Fury with Narrow Head, Give You Nothing & Jinx @ The Catalyst
THEATER/DANCE
- 8 Tens @ 8 Short Play Festival @ Center Stage Theater
- Carlos Motta: We The Enemy @ Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery
- NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: PRESENT LAUGHTER AT THE DEL MAR THEATRE @ Del Mar Theater
MAKE/CRAFT
OUTDOORS
- Seal Adventure Weekend: Fundraiser for Coastside State Parks Association @ Año Nuevo State Park
- The Road Less Traveled: A Dog-Friendly Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Ranch Tours @ Wilder Ranch State Park
- Redwood Grove Loop Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
MORE
- Live Comedy @ Crow’s Nest
- PICKWICK BOOK CLUB @ Downtown Branch – Santa Cruz Public Library
- Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt: Licensed to Thrill @ Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunt
Upcoming Events You Don’t Want to Miss
Ales for Tails
What: Ales for Tails
Where: Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
When: Thursday, January 30, from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
On the last Thursday of the month, loveable adoptable dogs show up at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing, and cool folks come out to drink organic beer, raise money, and maybe even adopt a furry friend. $1 of every pint purchased all day will go to the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.
Coventry & Kaluza!
What: Coventry & Kaluza Circus Show
Where: Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building
When: Saturday, February 1, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Coventry & Kaluza know how to put on a good show for the littles and grownups alike. These two award-winning circus comedians incorporate juggling, acrobatics, music, laughs, and the most impressive hula hooping feats we’ve ever seen. Mark your calendar for some family fun!
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