Heads up Santa Cruz, sunshine is back once again!
With a break in the rain and the sun setting an hour later, it’s the perfect time to come out of hibernation and see what’s going on in Santa Cruz County this weekend!
On Sunday, don’t forget to wear your green attire as you head out for all the St. Paddy’s Day events we have on tap for you.
Happy weekend, Santa Cruz!
They’re baaaack! The Santa Cruz Derby Girls kick off their 2019 season with a Derby Doubleheader at the Civic this Saturday. We’ll be in attendance and hope to see you there!
New to Derby? Check out our SCDG Fan Guide.
Click here for tickets to the season opener. Use code SCLife19 at checkout for 10% off (discount not valid on game day so grab those tickets today!)
Friday
MCT’s “Four Old Broads”
When: Opens 3/15 and runs through 4/7
Where: Park Hall
Cost: $17 – $20
A hilariously fun performance about four residents of an assisted living home who find themselves in a mystery involving an evil nurse and patients disappearing to the “dark side”. Will they be able to go undercover and solve the mystery in time to be able to go on their “Sassy Seniors Cruise” vacation? Come and find out at this laugh-out-loud comedy from Mountain Community Theater!
Anthony Arya Acoustic Night
When: 3/15 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Where: Food Lounge
Cost: Free
Local music phenom, Anthony Arya, will play his acoustic blend of folk/rock/jazz at the Food Lounge. The local craft bar will be open for drinks and food for purchase will be available. All ages welcome!
Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Austin Spurs
When: 3/15 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: Kaiser Permanente Arena
Cost: Tickets start at just $27
Come out and support our very own Santa Cruz Warriors as they take on the Austin Spurs for a night of NBA G League action! The first 1500 fans to arrive will receive a free Warriors blanket.
Humble Sea Brewing 2nd Anniversary Party
When: 3/15 – 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm & 3/16 – 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Where: Humble Sea Brewing Co.
Cost: $25 – $110
A 2-year anniversary calls for 2 days of celebrating. Friday night will be an intimate gathering featuring acoustic performances by The Coffis Brothers and The Rainbow Girls, Bruxo Food Truck’s paella, and exclusive anniversary beer. Saturday’s full day experience includes everything from radical beer releases to a goat petting zoo, with live music and amazing food vendors in between.
Also on Friday
MUSIC/DANCE
- Live Music by Alecia Haselton & Israel Sanchez @ Abbott Square
- The Sam Chase & David Luning @ Kuumbwa Jazz Center
- Moon Hooch @ The Catalyst
- Ten O’Clock Lunch Band @ Crow’s Nest
- Puffball Collective w/ Dead Slug Society @ Flynn’s Cabaret
- JESSE DANIEL + Jay Lingo & Jake Houston @ Moe’s Alley
- L.A.Edwards w/ the Charities and TBD. @ The Crepe Place
- Live Again @ Severino’s
- Ted Welty & Soul Riders @ Michael’s on Main
- Stone Fruit @ Michael’s on Main
- Ho’omana in March! 🤙🏽 @ Pono Hawaiian Grill
THEATER/ARTS
- Bikes of Wrath @ Rio Theatre
- Reading of “Disposable Man” by Michael Levitin @ Felix Kulpa Gallery
- Luminous Numinous @ Felix Kulpa Gallery
MAKE/CRAFT
OUTDOORS
- Redwood Grove Loop Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Guided Elephant Seal Walks @ Año Nuevo State Park
- Redwood Grove Loop Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
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Santa Cruz Derby Girls Double Header
When: 3/15 at 4:30 pm & 6:45 pm
Where: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Cost: $11 – $30
The Santa Cruz Derby Girls return for more hard-hitting action as the first event of the ’19 season is a double header featuring three of our local derby teams.
The Seabright Sirens take on Sacramento’s Bruin Trouble in the opener. The second game pits the Santa Cruz Derby Girls’ two top teams against each other in an all star match up.
Two games and three local teams…but that’s not all…
The Derby Girls will also be unveiling a new mascot at the game and are inviting fans to compete in a super fan contest during halftime.
Get more info & grab your tickets here (Use code SCLife19 at checkout for 10% off (discount not valid on game day so grab those tickets today!)
The Fusion of Art & Physics Panel
When: 3/16 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Where: R. Blitzer Gallery
Cost: Free
Art and science fuse together at this dynamic collaboration. Participating artists and physicists will be part of this panel discussion and the public is invited to attend and ask questions. All ages are welcome!
Brazilian Carnaval 2019 With Gabriel O Pensador
When: 3/16 at 8:00 pm
Where: Moe’s Alley
Cost: $40 Advance tickets
This event features Gabriel O Pensador, CaliSamba band, Pato Banton with The Samba Reggae Drummers, Samba dancers and more. A carnaval parade will begin at midnight. This performance sells out every year, so make sure you get your tickets soon!
MCT’s “Four Old Broads”
See Description Under Friday Section
Humble Sea Brewing 2nd Anniversary Party
See Description Under Friday Section
Also on Saturday
MUSIC/DANCE
- The Quitters @ The Ugly Mug
- Live Music by Scott Kail & The Art Lovers @ Abbott Square
- Stephen Marley @ The Catalyst
- Emo Night Brooklyn: Santa Cruz @ The Catalyst
- T3TRA: “Lightswitch” Album Release Show @ Kuumbwa Jazz Center
- Sol Nova @ Crow’s Nest
- Fleetwood Macrame @ Flynn’s Cabaret
- DEREK BODKIN and the Hovering Breadcat Folk Ensemble @ The Crepe Place
- Greg Brown @ Rio Theatre
- Tsunami @ Severino’s
- Extra Large @ Michael’s on Main
OUTDOORS
- Castle Rock Loop @ Castle Rock State Park
- Old-Growth Redwood Tours @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Gardens of Time @ Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
- Ranch Tours @ Wilder Ranch State Park
- Old Cove Landing Trail @ Wilder Ranch State Park
- Redwood Grove Loop Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Hidden Gems: Flowers of Big Basin! @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
MORE
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St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza
When: 3/17 9:30 am to 3/18 1:30 am
Where: Rosie McCann’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
Join in at Rosie McCann’s annual extravaganza for a full day and evening of St. Paddy’s Day festivities with Irish food, drink, live music and dancing! There will be giveaways and of course…green beer!
Molly’s Revenge St. Patty’s Day Celebration
When: 3/17 at 8:30 pm
Where: Flynn’s Cabaret & Steakhouse
Cost: $20
This favorite Celtic band arrives at Flynn’s for St. Paddy’s Day with their combination of vocals, bagpipes, whistle, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and more. A lively evening concert with a combination of Scottish and Irish music as they perform traditional music with the rocking sound of modern times.
St. Paddy’s Day 2019
When: 3/17 at 12:00 pm
Where: The Poet & The Patriot Irish Pub
This 37th annual party will be underway at noon for a day of corned beef and other food choices from Shockwave Food Truck. Specialty draft beers will be available for a full day of St. Patrick’s Day celebrating! The Bog Irish duo performs live music from 3pm to 6pm.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION
When: 3/17 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: Chaminade Resort & Spa
Cost: $20 per person
Celebrate the day with a buffet of traditional food choices such as Irish soda bread, Colcannon potatoes, corned beef and cabbage and much more. Desserts, drinks and live music. Prizes for the most festive costume!
MCT’s “Four Old Broads”
See Description Under Friday Section
Also on Sunday
MUSIC/DANCE
- Sometimes Jones Pacific Roots Santa Cruz Reggae Allstars @ The Catalyst
- Webb Wilder @ Moe’s Alley
- Musical Acoustics by Shawn Yanez @ Severino’s
- Grateful Sunday Concert Series @ Michael’s on Main
MAKE/CRAFT
OUTDOORS
- When Species Collide @ Rancho del Oso
- Birding for Beginners @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Guided Adobe Tour @ Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
- Ranch Tours @ Wilder Ranch State Park
- Redwood Grove Loop Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- The Road Less Traveled: A Dog-Friendly Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- The Road Less Traveled: A Dog-Friendly Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
MORE
- Science Sunday—Sea Star Wasting Syndrome: An Unfolding Story @ Seymour Marine Discovery Center
- Live Comedy @ Crow’s Nest
Upcoming Events You Don’t Want to Miss
The 2019 NEXTies
What: The 2019 NEXTies
Where: Rio Theatre
When: Friday, March 22 at 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
This year marks The NEXTies 10th year shining a spotlight on the area’s best and brightest doers! Don’t miss this evening of celebrating those in Santa Cruz County who inspire our community. Come get to know these do-gooders and enjoy some amazing musical guests including Anthony Arya, Mira Goto, Henry Chadwick, Jesse Daniel, and Cement Ship.
Call for Volunteers
What: Volunteers Needed for She.is.beautiful 5k/10k Race
Where: West Cliff Drive
When: Saturday, March 23 shifts available between 6:30 am and 11:30 am
The She.is.beautiful Race is a great opportunity to volunteer as a family or with a group of friends. Know any high schoolers who need to earn community service hours? Help pass out water, maintain road closures, and cheer runners on! If interested, please contact Genevieve at gortilla@wafwc.org or 831-426-3062.
Food Trucks A Go Go: Food Truck Friday
What: Food Trucks A Go Go: Food Truck Friday
Where: Skypark
When: Friday, April 12 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Food Truck Friday kicks off the year in Scotts Valley with this community event that helps raise funds for Scotts Valley schools. This month’s featured food trucks are Saucey’z, Union Foodie Truck, DrunkMonkeysFoodTruck and El Buen Taco. Beer Garden on site and live music from CRINGE. Come out and support your local award winning Scotts Valley Schools!
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