If you are feeling thirsty this weekend, take your pick between the refined—Patrón Reposado Tequila Tasting Party—and the twisted—The Twisted Tasting: A Dark Carnival of Craft Beers & Ciders.
You will also have a chance to help de-weed Natural Bridges, memorialize David Bowie, and take part in a major tech event at UCSC.
See our picks for the top events each day this weekend:
Friday
The Golden Dragon Acrobats: Cirque Ziva
When: 1/29 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: Rio Theatre
Cost: $30 Gen, $47 Gold Circle
You don’t have to go to Las Vegas to see some amazing feats of Cirque dancing and acrobats, thanks to the traveling Cirque Ziva team.
This traditional Chinese group performs centuries-old techniques, but they will feel like something you have never seen before.
David Bowie Tribute Night
When: 1/29 at 9:00 pm
Where: The Crepe Place
Cost: $10
The Man Who Sold the World is no longer with us, but both longtime fans and those who are hearing his music for the first time can still feel his impact on art and pop culture. Featured acts paying tribute to this icon of creativity include Eve of Eden, Pieces, and Fake Echo.
Hack UCSC 2016
When: 1/29 – 1/31 at 1:00 pm
Where: University of California Santa Cruz
Cost: Students: $25, (Non-Students): $40
Looking to get a foothold into the local and Bay Area tech scenes, or to spread your knowledge, ideas, and influence? This third annual “hackathon” brings together students, entrepreneurs, and representatives from some of the leading names in tech to create a weekend of fun and innovation.
Also on Friday
- Explore the Night Sky @ Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
- SOUPendous Popup Fundraiser @ Santa Cruz Food Lounge
- Steel Pulse @ The Catalyst
- Futurebirds @ The Catalyst
- Candye Kane featuring Laura Chavez @ Don Quixote’s
- Joint Chiefs @ Crow’s Nest
- Coco Montoya @ Moe’s Alley
- Bryn Loosley and the Back Pages @ Kuumbwa Jazz
- Rydell Visual Arts Fellows Exhibition @ r. blitzer gallery
- 8 Tens @ Eight Short Play Festival @ Center Stage Theater
- Local Essence Members´ Exhibit – Part I (A-K) @ Santa Cruz Art League
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Patrón Reposado Tequila Tasting Party
When: 1/30 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Where: Chaminade Resort & Spa
Cost: $45
Chaminade Resort and Spa offers luxury to locals and visitors alike, so it makes sense that they are teaming up with one of the most respected tequila brands on the market to launch their own hand-selected label. Be among the first to taste Patrón Reposado.
Twisted Tasting – A Dark Carnival of Craft Beers & Ciders
When: 1/30 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Cost: $85
Brewers from Santa Cruz County and beyond will bring their strangest special brews to this celebration of all things twisted and delicious. Local eateries like El Salchichero, Kickin Chicken and Nut Kreations will be supplying plenty of tasty foods as well.
Restoration Day
When: 1/30 from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
Cost: Free
Natural Bridges State Park is home to a wide array of beautiful plants, but a few non-native plants need to be weeded out in order to promote general wildlife health. Lend a hand in this important effort, but call ahead in case of rain.
Sutter Babies Art Days
When: Saturdays 1/30 – 2/20 1:00 pm to 2:30pm & 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Where: Tannery Arts Center
Cost: Free
If your child (age 20 or younger) was born at Sutter Maternity Center, bring them to Sutter Babies Art Days, a chance for kids to create beautiful art and even get it permanently displayed at Sutter. The event will feature different age-appropriate art classes.
SambaDá, Jade, Acquire A Cappella: Youth Resource Bank Annual Cabaret
When: 1/30 at 7:00 pm
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz
Cost: $50/Reserved Seating $25/General Admission
There are a lot of local kids who need assistance affording everything from shoes to mental health care services. Help give them the support they need and enjoy some samba, folk music, and a cappella performances at the Kuumbwa this Saturday.
Santa Cruz Challenge
The Santa Cruz Challenge kicks off today and it’s not too late to register! This 12-week health and fitness program has something for everyone—fitness classes ranging from cycling to Zumba, a health lecture series, and even specialty classes like sneaker fitting and farmers market tours.
Hack UCSC 2016
See Description Under Friday Section
Also on Saturday
- Gary Gates @ Caffe Lucio
- Y&T @ The Catalyst
- The Crooked Road Ceili Band @ Trout Farm Inn
- Mark Hummel’s 25th Annual Blues Harmonica Blowout @ Don Quixote’s
- FishHook @ Crow’s Nest
- Warrior King & The Rootz Warrior Band + Soulwise & DJ Spleece @ Moe’s Alley
- Mighty Mike Schermer @ The Crepe Place
- Tim Flannery @ Rio Theatre
- Esoteric Collective (Jazz) @ Davenport Roadhouse
- The History of Wilder Ranch: Tour of the Historic Ranch Buildings @ Wilder Ranch State Park
- Wilder Ranch Coast Nature Walks @ Wilder Ranch State Park
- Guided Redwood Grove Walks @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Redwood Grove Loop Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Parks and Beaches
- Coffee Talk and Crafts @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Latino Role Models @ Cabrillo College Crocker Theater
- 8 Tens @ Eight Short Play Festival @ Center Stage Theater
- Local Essence Members´ Exhibit – Part I (A-K) @ Santa Cruz Art League
- Animal Shelter Relief Rescue Adoption Fair! @ PetSmart
- AGLOW – Neon as Contemporary Art @ Michaelangelo Gallery
- Young Fruit Tree Care Talk @ Mountain Feed & Farm Supply
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Bridal Expo
When: 1/31 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where: Cocoanut Grove
Cost: $8
Summer wedding season will be here before we know it — are you prepared for your special day? Get all the planning and event tools you need at the Bridal Expo, which will feature photographers, florists, dresses and more.
Dangerous Neighbors Sketch Comedy with Special Guest Sherri Rose
When: 1/31 at 8:00 pm
Where: Broadway Playhouse
Cost: $15
Billed as “Santa Cruz’s longest reigning sketch comedy group,” Dangerous Neighbor’s comedy touches on politics, social media and the inanities of daily life. Special guest Sherri Rose will perform “How Not to Die,” a multi-character show that explores the sometimes extensive lengths we go to in order to feel safe.
The 2015-16 Distinguished Artists Concert and Lecture Series – Pianist Claire Huangci
When: 1/31 at 4:00 pm
Where: Peace United Church
Cost: General Admission $27 online/$5 more at the door
Senior $22 online/$5 more at the door
Student $17 online/$5 more at the door
Claire Huangci once performed for President Bill Clinton at the age of ten, and her career has been on the upswing ever since. First-time Distinguished Artists Concert and Lecture Series attendees will receive free attendance, when accompanied by a paying patron.
Hack UCSC 2016
See Description Under Friday Section
Also on Sunday
- Dr. Dog @ The Catalyst
- Rhan Wilson, Rick Zeek, and Patti Maxine, Amelia White with Sergio Webb, Yours Truly Michele @ Don Quixote’s
- Big Daddy Weave @ Santa Cruz Bible Church
- The Bobs @ Don Quixote’s
- The Motet @ Moe’s Alley
- Al Scorch, Slow Motion Cowboys, Jesse Daniel @ The Crepe Place
- Live Comedy at the Crow’s Nest @ Crow’s Nest
- City of Watsonville Nature Walks @ Wetlands of Watsonville
- Outlook from Mt. McAbee @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Meteor Trail Hike @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Sunday Seaside Crafts @ Seymour Marine Discovery Center
- 8 Tens @ Eight Short Play Festival @ Center Stage Theater
- Local Essence Members´ Exhibit – Part I (A-K) @ Santa Cruz Art League
- The History of Wilder Ranch: Tour of the Historic Ranch Buildings @ Wilder Ranch State Park
- To Bee or Not to Bee @ Park Hall Ben Lomond
Featured Upcoming Event
Are you excited for the season home opener of the Santa Cruz Derby Girls on February 20? Well, next weekend you can get a double dose of Derby at two awesome events.
What: Pub Crawl
Where: Downtown Santa Cruz
When: Friday, February 5 at 6:00 pm
What: San Lorenzo River Cleanup with Save Our Shores
Where: The levee at Water St.
When: Saturday, February 6 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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