June 9 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm PDT

Greater Purpose Brewing: Comedy Night

Greater Purpose Brewing Co

(831) 713-5540 | www.eventbrite.com

Join us at Greater Purpose Comedy every Friday and Saturday for a comedy showcase featuring the best comics in California and beyond!

June 10 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT

Scotts Valley: Farmers Market

Joe and Linda Alberti Clubhouse

(831) 535-7017 | santacruzfarmersmarket.org

Established in 2009 with the City of Scotts Valley, this market has become a seasonal treasure to the local community and to those visiting the area looking for a place to slow down and unwind. Here, every Saturday 9am-1pm, from late spring through the fall, a circle of regional farms, local food businesses and other makers set up their stands to offer shoppers and diners an array of delicious edibles. The market is a resource for nutritious food and agricultural education, providing a gathering place for families, friends and neighbors. Whether your a weekly shopper or just passing through, find what you’re looking for amidst the robust selection of organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, pasture-raised chicken and duck eggs, flowers, artisanal meats, breads, seafood, pastries and ready-to-eat cuisine.

June 10 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT

Cabrillo College: Aptos Farmers Market

Cabrillo College Parking Lot A

montereybayfarmers.org

Market customers appreciate the bountiful selection of top quality produce and specialty foods as well as the opportunity to connect with the farmers and vendors who produce it. Ninety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses, locally produced olive oil, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces, organic juices, handmade sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon, artisan breads and baked goods, organic honey, mushrooms, sprouts and microgreens, farm fresh eggs, flowers, potted plants, seedlings, herbs, and an unsurpassed selection of certified California grown fruits, vegetables and nuts.

June 10 @ 8:30 am - June 11 @ 5:00 pm PDT

Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show

Capitola Village

www.capitolafoundation.com

Watch these classic beauties cruise the coastline on Saturday morning from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk to Capitola starting at 8:30 am.

Enjoy a weekend filled with awesome cars, great music, charming shops, restaurants for every taste, and family fun at the beach!

June 10 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PDT

Westside Santa Cruz: Farmers Market

Westside Farmers’ Market

831.454.0566 | santacruzfarmersmarket.org

The Westside Farmers’ Market takes place every Saturday, year round at the corner of Hwy 1 and Western Drive. Here we serve the communities of the west end of Santa Cruz including Bonny Doon, the North Coast and the University of California,  Santa Cruz campus. Sitting on the northern edge of Santa Cruz’s greenbelt this market is a great launching location for a day outdoors at Natural Bridges beach, Wilder Ranch or any adventure spot up the coast. It is also just a hop, skip and a jump, or bike ride, from Downtown.

A community hub for over 15 years, the Westside Market showcases a great selection of 100% certified organic produce, artisan foods, beer, body products, tinctures, sustainable seafood, pasture raised meats, flowers and eggs along with cook-to-order cultural meals, live local music and a full espresso bar operated by Syllable. With an abundance of free parking and accessibility on its side, this market makes for a convenient and celebratory Saturday morning outing any time of the year.

June 10 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm PDT

West Cliff: Outdoor Market

West Cliff Drive

brotherspromotions.com

Come enjoy our outdoor market with unique artisans and food trucks while taking in the spectacular view of the ocean. This one of a kind market will be held in two parking lots along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. This is always a popular spot for locals and tourists, as it over looks the famous Steamers Lane surf spot . The market will feature hand crafted gifts and admission is FREE!

We will also be giving away free tokens every hour to random shoppers. The tokens can be used towards any vendor of your choice. So come down and get your free gift!

See you on the cliffs!

June 10 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT

Loch Lomond Recreation Area: Boat Tours

Loch Lomond

831.335.7424 | www.cityofsantacruz.com

Starting in April, on both Saturday and Sunday of the second weekend of each month, the City of Santa Cruz staff will lead tours of Loch Lomond Reservoir on the Newell Jewell (pontoon boat).

Attendance is limited to 25 people and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Loch Lomond Recreation Area is a 180-acre reservoir and part of the 2,800-acre watershed land holdings that the City of Santa Cruz Water Department manages in the Newell Creek watershed. It is open daily from late March through mid-October when the park closes for the season.

A cream colored building that is at Wilder Ranch
June 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PDT

Wilder Ranch State Park: Historic Ranch Ground Tour

Wilder Ranch State Park

831.423.9703 | thatsmypark.org

Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, horse barn, uniquely constructed 1860s cow barn, 1858 farmhouse, and 1897 Queen Anne Victorian home. Pre-registration required at www.santacruzstateparks.as.me

June 10 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT

Santa Cruz Wharf: Swing Out Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Wharf

8314205725 | www.cityofsantacruz.com

Whether you dance East Coast, West Coast, Lindy Hop, Charleston, Jitterbug, Balboa, Collegiate Shag or Blues you will find music, friends, and food while you improve your dancing digs!

All levels, and various styles plus a social dance with great ambiance are welcome! Come Join our fun community on Second Saturday evenings at the Santa Cruz Wharf stage (weather permitting)!

June 10 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm PDT

Roaring Camp Railroads: Moonlight Train Dinner Party

Roaring Camp

831.335.4484 | www.roaringcamp.com

Treat yourself to an evening of fun and relaxation at Roaring Camp’s Moonlight Steam Train Dinner Party. Start with a hearty BBQ dinner followed by a leisurely train ride aboard vintage railway cars.

ACTIVITIES

  • Hearty BBQ Dinner
  • Campfire
  • Live Music
  • Line Dancing
June 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm PDT

Greater Purpose Brewing: Comedy Night

Greater Purpose Brewing Co

(831) 713-5540 | www.eventbrite.com

Join us at Greater Purpose Comedy every Friday and Saturday for a comedy showcase featuring the best comics in California and beyond!

June 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm PDT

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium: Pops Concert, Night at the Movies

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

831.420.5260 | santacruzsymphony.org

Santa Cruz Symphony is doing a Pops Concert!  A Pops Concert is popular music played by a symphony orchestra, so this is a great way to introduce someone to the symphony!  This evening, the theme is Movie Night. Listen to all the music you have heard orchestras play during your favorite movies, including:

Badelt Pirates of the Caribbean

Steiner “Tara” from Gone with the Wind

Jarre Overture from Lawrence of Arabia

Rota Waltz from The Godfather

Norman Theme from James Bond

Mancini Theme from The Pink Panther

Schifrin Theme from Mission Impossible

…and much more!

June 11 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT

Downtown Santa Cruz: Antiques Faire

Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Faire

downtownsantacruz.com

The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-6pm. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar.

June 11 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT

Corralitos: Farm and Garden Market

Corralitos Cultural Center

(831) 254-2669 | corralitoscultural.org

The Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a five mile radius of Corralitos.

Seasonally we have the tastiest strawberries, blueberries, cherries, lemons, tomatoes, herbs, squash, potatoes, carrots, peas, beets, and avocados, as well as a variety of other fruits, vegetables, lettuces and salad greens.

We have bakers that offer wonderful treats, along with a table full of beautiful potted flowers.

You may find expertly handmade natural soaps, and homemade jams and preserves.

The market is open to all of our friends and neighbors who grow anything from a garden to a good back yard fruit tree.

June 11 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PDT

Live Oak: Farmers Market

Live Oak Farmers’ Market

831.454.0566 | santacruzfarmersmarket.org

Started in 2000, this neighborhood market has grown to be a weekly event that is loved and depended on by the communities of Live Oak, Pleasure Point and Capitola. Here the atmosphere is bumping with families, cyclists, beach goers, locals, visitors, the young and the old. Shoppers find an excellent selection of organic produce from regional farms. The tables are stacked high with tree-ripened fruits, greens, fresh bread, pastries, nuts and legumes, sustainable seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and seasonal flowers. Many visitors spend hours at the market, filling their bags with berries, chicories and bagels – then moving onto a unique meal from one of the accomplished cooks that sell at the market. Sunday brunch offerings include traditional Michoacan Mexican dishes, gyoza, savory and sweet crepes and farm-driven meals that spotlight the harvest in clean, creative and bright arrangements. Watsonville-based Hidden Fortress Coffee provides that hot, comforting cup of goodness that brings us back to the simple pleasures of life. This is your Sunday destination.

June 11 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT

Loch Lomond Recreation Area: Boat Tours

Loch Lomond

831.335.7424 | www.cityofsantacruz.com

Starting in April, on both Saturday and Sunday of the second weekend of each month, the City of Santa Cruz staff will lead tours of Loch Lomond Reservoir on the Newell Jewell (pontoon boat).

Attendance is limited to 25 people and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Loch Lomond Recreation Area is a 180-acre reservoir and part of the 2,800-acre watershed land holdings that the City of Santa Cruz Water Department manages in the Newell Creek watershed. It is open daily from late March through mid-October when the park closes for the season.

A cream colored building that is at Wilder Ranch
June 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PDT

Wilder Ranch State Park: Historic Ranch Ground Tour

Wilder Ranch State Park

831.423.9703 | thatsmypark.org

Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, horse barn, uniquely constructed 1860s cow barn, 1858 farmhouse, and 1897 Queen Anne Victorian home. Pre-registration required at www.santacruzstateparks.as.me

June 13 @ 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm PDT

Felton: Farmers Market

Felton Farmers’ Market

831.454.0566 | santacruzfarmersmarket.org

The Felton Farmers’ Market is a treasured weekly gathering May through October, now running for over 30 years. We appreciate the dedicated customers who call this market a second home. Your support of regional agriculture and small, local businesses makes a difference.

The Felton Farmers’ Market was started in 1987 and is the second oldest market in Santa Cruz County. SCCFM took over operations in 2009 and our team has developed deep ties to the community. Every Tuesday a quality collection of regional farms and food businesses throw up their tents to sell a colorful array of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, artisanal bread, seafood and other staple foods. Connecting residents directly with local farms, the Felton Market is an essential part of the regional food system as well as a resource for nutritious organic foods and basic agricultural education.

June 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT

Santa Cruz Wharf: Live Concert Series

Santa Cruz Wharf

8314205725 | www.cityofsantacruz.com

Every 2nd Tuesday of the month from May through September, join us for live music and games from 6PM to 8PM. Come check out Wharf Business pop-ups, games, and photo booths in the Commons.

 

Series Dates/ Performers

  • May 9, 2023:  The Lost Boys feat. James Durbin
  • June 13, 2023:  Extra Large
  • July 11, 2023:  The Joint Chiefs
  • August 8, 2023:  Sweet VooDoo
  • September 12, 2023:  Jive Machine
June 14 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT

Downtown Santa Cruz: Farmers Market

Downtown Farmers’ Market

831.454.0566 | santacruzfarmersmarket.org

The Downtown Santa Cruz Market runs year-round on Wednesdays, 1-6pm May through October and 1-5pm November through April. Our largest and oldest market, it is situated in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz, one block off of Pacific Avenue. Established in 1990, many of the farms that sell here were and remain pillars of the organic and ecological farming movement. This is the place to eat with the seasons! The variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers, pastured meats and other products is swoon worthy.

The Downtown Market also spotlights a large variety of up-and-coming, unique cultural food businesses. This weekly spot may serve up the most diverse selection of ethnic foods in the county including naan and curry, Japanese fermented misos, Eritrean dishes, crepes, El Salvadorean pupusas, traditional Italian cookies, fish and chips and long-ferment fresh breads. Shopping at the Wednesday market is a wonderful way to support regional responsible farms and small local businesses. Fill your grocery bags! Then sit down for a delightful meal and rest your weary arms.

June 14 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm PDT

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing: Westside Comedy

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

831.425.4900 | scmbrew.com

Grab a drink and check out this amazing free comedy show where we bring you the best comics from around the Bay Area and beyond!

June 15 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT

Bargetto Winery: Music in the Courtyard

Bargetto Winery

831.475.2258 | bargetto.com

Join us at Bargetto Winery’s creekside courtyard in Soquel on Thursday evenings for Live Music and Wine! There is no cover charge and wine by the glass and light snacks are available for purchase.

 

  • June 1, 2023: Alex Lucero
  • June 8, 2023: Ted Welty
  • June 15, 2023: 10 O’Clock Lunch Band
  • June 22, 2023: The Paperback Ryders
  • June 29, 2023: Beach Cowboys
June 16 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm PDT

CHAMINADE RESORT & SPA: Vine to View Dinner Series “Equinox Winery”

Chaminade Resort and Spa

831.475.5600 | www.chaminade.com

This season’s Vine to View Dinner Series is better than ever!
Locally sourced and perfectly paired, join us at The View for a five-course dinner in partnership with Equinox Winery.
Enjoy ingredients sourced locally, a menu curated by The View’s culinary team, wine pairings from area wineries, and an idyllic setting overlooking Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay.

 

MENU:

Course One

Local Halibut Ceviche

Pickled Organic Veg | Cucumber Pico de Gallo | Blue Corn Sope

Wine Pairing: Sparkling Fiano Cuvee

Course Two

New Bedford Scallops

Pea Purée I Pea greens I Blood Orange I Gremolata

Wine Pairing: Santa Cruz Mountains Blanc de Noir

Course Three

Local Salmon

Ginger Gastrique | Soba | Sesame Shoyu Emulsion

Wine Pairing: Monterey Blanc de Blanc

Course Four

Prime Filet of Beef

Oxtail Ragout | Pommes Anna | Grilled Spring Onions

Wine Pairing: Bartolo Petit Verdot

Course Five

Strawberry “Shortcake”

Angel Cake | Strawberry Consommé I House Strawberry-Basil Ice Cream

Wine Pairing: Single Vintage Tawny Port

June 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm PDT

Greater Purpose Brewing: Comedy Night

Greater Purpose Brewing Co

(831) 713-5540 | www.eventbrite.com

Join us at Greater Purpose Comedy every Friday and Saturday for a comedy showcase featuring the best comics in California and beyond!

June 17 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT

Scotts Valley: Farmers Market

Joe and Linda Alberti Clubhouse

(831) 535-7017 | santacruzfarmersmarket.org

Established in 2009 with the City of Scotts Valley, this market has become a seasonal treasure to the local community and to those visiting the area looking for a place to slow down and unwind. Here, every Saturday 9am-1pm, from late spring through the fall, a circle of regional farms, local food businesses and other makers set up their stands to offer shoppers and diners an array of delicious edibles. The market is a resource for nutritious food and agricultural education, providing a gathering place for families, friends and neighbors. Whether your a weekly shopper or just passing through, find what you’re looking for amidst the robust selection of organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, pasture-raised chicken and duck eggs, flowers, artisanal meats, breads, seafood, pastries and ready-to-eat cuisine.

June 17 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT

Cabrillo College: Aptos Farmers Market

Cabrillo College Parking Lot A

montereybayfarmers.org

Market customers appreciate the bountiful selection of top quality produce and specialty foods as well as the opportunity to connect with the farmers and vendors who produce it. Ninety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses, locally produced olive oil, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces, organic juices, handmade sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon, artisan breads and baked goods, organic honey, mushrooms, sprouts and microgreens, farm fresh eggs, flowers, potted plants, seedlings, herbs, and an unsurpassed selection of certified California grown fruits, vegetables and nuts.

June 17 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PDT

Westside Santa Cruz: Farmers Market

Westside Farmers’ Market

831.454.0566 | santacruzfarmersmarket.org

The Westside Farmers’ Market takes place every Saturday, year round at the corner of Hwy 1 and Western Drive. Here we serve the communities of the west end of Santa Cruz including Bonny Doon, the North Coast and the University of California,  Santa Cruz campus. Sitting on the northern edge of Santa Cruz’s greenbelt this market is a great launching location for a day outdoors at Natural Bridges beach, Wilder Ranch or any adventure spot up the coast. It is also just a hop, skip and a jump, or bike ride, from Downtown.

A community hub for over 15 years, the Westside Market showcases a great selection of 100% certified organic produce, artisan foods, beer, body products, tinctures, sustainable seafood, pasture raised meats, flowers and eggs along with cook-to-order cultural meals, live local music and a full espresso bar operated by Syllable. With an abundance of free parking and accessibility on its side, this market makes for a convenient and celebratory Saturday morning outing any time of the year.

A cream colored building that is at Wilder Ranch
June 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PDT

Wilder Ranch State Park: Historic Ranch Ground Tour

Wilder Ranch State Park

831.423.9703 | thatsmypark.org

Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, horse barn, uniquely constructed 1860s cow barn, 1858 farmhouse, and 1897 Queen Anne Victorian home. Pre-registration required at www.santacruzstateparks.as.me

June 17 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm PDT

Greater Purpose Brewing: Comedy Night

Greater Purpose Brewing Co

(831) 713-5540 | www.eventbrite.com

Join us at Greater Purpose Comedy every Friday and Saturday for a comedy showcase featuring the best comics in California and beyond!

June 18 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT

Corralitos: Farm and Garden Market

Corralitos Cultural Center

(831) 254-2669 | corralitoscultural.org

The Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a five mile radius of Corralitos.

Seasonally we have the tastiest strawberries, blueberries, cherries, lemons, tomatoes, herbs, squash, potatoes, carrots, peas, beets, and avocados, as well as a variety of other fruits, vegetables, lettuces and salad greens.

We have bakers that offer wonderful treats, along with a table full of beautiful potted flowers.

You may find expertly handmade natural soaps, and homemade jams and preserves.

The market is open to all of our friends and neighbors who grow anything from a garden to a good back yard fruit tree.

June 18 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PDT

Live Oak: Farmers Market

Live Oak Farmers’ Market

831.454.0566 | santacruzfarmersmarket.org

Started in 2000, this neighborhood market has grown to be a weekly event that is loved and depended on by the communities of Live Oak, Pleasure Point and Capitola. Here the atmosphere is bumping with families, cyclists, beach goers, locals, visitors, the young and the old. Shoppers find an excellent selection of organic produce from regional farms. The tables are stacked high with tree-ripened fruits, greens, fresh bread, pastries, nuts and legumes, sustainable seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and seasonal flowers. Many visitors spend hours at the market, filling their bags with berries, chicories and bagels – then moving onto a unique meal from one of the accomplished cooks that sell at the market. Sunday brunch offerings include traditional Michoacan Mexican dishes, gyoza, savory and sweet crepes and farm-driven meals that spotlight the harvest in clean, creative and bright arrangements. Watsonville-based Hidden Fortress Coffee provides that hot, comforting cup of goodness that brings us back to the simple pleasures of life. This is your Sunday destination.