The theater season is still in full swing, including two shows recently reviewed by Lookout contributor Jana Marcus playing through the weekend.
In Marcus’ review, she described “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” SH Theatrical’s debut production at Actors’ Theatre in downtown Santa Cruz, as “thoughtful without becoming ponderous, wonderfully funny without losing sight of the darker questions lurking underneath. Marcus also said that All About Theatre’s adult production of “Dear Evan Hansen,” at the Colligan Theater in Santa Cruz, is an “emotionally complicated story with strong vocals, some terrific performances and a technical design that steals the show.” Check out that review here. – Lily Belli
Here are more upcoming local events you might be interested in:
Thursday, Aug. 20
- Square Dance Santa Cruz | 5:30 p.m. @ Woodhouse Blending & Brewing | Free
- Bargetto Winery’s Thursday Night Music | 6 p.m. @ Bargetto Winery | Free
- “Dear Evan Hansen” | 7 p.m. @ All About Theatre | $28-$40
- Skeleton Crewe | 8 p.m. @ Felton Music Hall | $23.66-$37.56
Friday, Aug. 21
- Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley: Rather Awards | 5 p.m. @ Watsonville Civic Plaza | $75
- Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party 2026 | 5 p.m. @ 1111 Soquel Ave. | Free
- Old-Fashioned Campfire | 5:30 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park | Free
- Music in the Plaza | 6 p.m. @ Watsonville City Plaza | Free
- “No Country for Mothers” film and panel discussion | 7 p.m. @ Rio Theatre | Free
Saturday, Aug. 22
- Clear the Shelters: Free Pet Adoptions | 11 a.m. @ Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter | Free
- Dahlia Show | 11 a.m. @ Capitola Mall | Free
- Ranch History Tour | 1 p.m. @ Wilder Ranch State Park | Free with $10 parking
- Summerween: Santa Cruz Cider 13th Anniversary | 1 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Cider Co. | Free
- Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department Summer BBQ & Dance | 5:30 p.m. @ Boulder Creek fire station | $30
- Santa Cruz Starlight Dinner | 5:30 p.m. @ Roaring Camp Railroads | $100
Sunday, Aug. 23
- Youth Robot Series | 10 a.m. @ Santa Cruz Maker Studios | $245
- Sante Arcangeli Family Wines Chardonnay Retrospective | 2 p.m. @ Circle & Square Bistro | $85
- Dallas Burrow | 5 p.m. @ El Vaquero Winery | $20-$30
- Comedy Night at Mission West | 8 p.m. @ Mission West | $12-$15
