This Saturday, The Perfect Pair will be held at the Sesnon House at Cabrillo College from noon to 4 p.m. This culinary wine showcase pairs the talents of the Cabrillo College Culinary Arts department with Santa Cruz Mountains wineries. A lecture on local microclimates by viticulturist Prudy Foxx starts at noon, followed by the food and wine pairing experience at 1 p.m. All-inclusive tickets are $120, or $40 for the lecture only and $85 for the tasting only. – Lily Belli
Here are more local events you might be interested in this weekend:
Thursday, April 23
- Far West Fungi: Myco-Mixer | 2 p.m. @ Far West Fungi | Free
- United in Purpose Awards & Celebrations | 5 p.m. @ Roaring Camp Railroads | $200
- Micro Paint & Sip Tea Party at Go Ask Alice | 6 p.m. @ Go Ask Alice | $40-$45
- Jane Monheit | 7 p.m. @ Kuumbwa Jazz | $23.50-$47.25
- The Apricots, Burnout, Dog Eyes | 8 p.m. @ The Crepe Place | $11.30-$12.30
Friday, April 24
- CreativeMornings: EMBER with Melody Joy Overstreet | 8 a.m. @ Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History | Free
- Ripple Effect Arts Festival | Noon @ Multiple locations | Free
- April Food Truck Friday & the Shady Rest Band | 4:30 p.m. @ Scotts Valley Skypark | Free
- All About Theatre Presents “Disney’s The Lion King Jr” | 6:30 p.m. @ Colligan Theater | $22-$30
- “A Change Is Gonna Come” featuring Palaver Strings & Nicholas Phan | 7 p.m. @ Kuumbwa Jazz | $58.28-$89.25
- El Ten Eleven | 8 p.m. @ Felton Music Hall | $27.77
- Harry & The Hitmen w/ Squid Row Orchestra | 9 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley | $15-$20
Saturday, April 25
- 30th Anniversary Event at Toque Blanche | 9 a.m. @ Toque Blanche | Free
- Spring Plant Sale | 10 a.m. @ UCSC Cowell Ranch Hay Barn | Free
- Ducky Derby | 10:30 a.m. @ Harvey West Park Friendship Gardens | Free
- Art In Bloom | 11 a.m. @ Wilder Ranch State Park | Free ($10 parking)
- Santa Cruz Bake & Gather | Noon @ Midtown Community Center | Free (donations appreciated)
- The Perfect Pair – A Cabrillo Culinary and Wine Showcase | Noon @ Sesnon House | $40-$120 (21-and-over event)
- Mission West Grand Opening Party | 2 p.m. @ Mission West | $20
- Artist Reception: 68th Annual High School Exhibition | 2 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Art League | Free
- Youth Resource Bank Annual Fundraiser | 3 p.m. @ Bargetto Winery | $100
- Plant Swap | 4 p.m. @ Mariposa Coffee Bar | Free
- Vegan Pop-Up | 6 p.m. @ Trestles Capitola | $55-$60
- Trail Running Film Festival | 7 p.m. @ Rio Theatre | $20
Sunday, April 26
- Guelaguetza Cultural Festival | 10 a.m. @ Branciforte Small Schools Campus | $10
- Watsonville Community Bike Ride | 11 a.m. @ Ohlone Loop Trail | Free
- Cabrillo College Third Annual Mariachi Festival | 3 p.m. @ Cabrillo College | $12.50-$17
- Ripple Effect Finale Event featuring Helado Negro | 6 p.m. @ The Grove | $60.54
