The Capitola Plein Air Festival runs through the weekend, with artists celebrating the unique beauty of the tiny coastal city with open-air painting. On Saturday morning, watch more than 40 accomplished artists paint outdoor scenes in a timed challenge, then vote for your favorite at the Capitola Plein Air Quick Paint. It starts at 9:45 a.m. – Lily Belli
Here are more upcoming local events you might be interested in:
Thursday, Nov. 5
- Mushrooms: Wonders of the Woods! | 3 p.m. @ Capitola Branch Library | Free
- The Thursday Night Wine Down | 7 p.m. @ Cocoa Vino | Free
Friday, Nov. 6
- First Friday Viewing Party – Luck of the Draw Exhibit & Fundraiser | 5 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Art League | Free
- Sockshop’s 15th Annual Fundraiser to Benefit Hospice Santa Cruz County | 5:30 p.m. @ Sockshop & Shoe Company | Free
- Día de los Muertos Community Exhibit | 6 p.m. @ Tannery Arts Center | Free
- Los Pendejos Imbéciles Band | 7 p.m. @ Woodhouse Blending & Brewing | Free
Saturday, Nov. 7
- Capitola Plein Air Quick Paint! | 9:45 a.m. @ Capitola Village | Free
- Vets 4 Vets Bowling Fundraiser | 1:30 p.m. @ Boardwalk Bowl | $20
- All About Theatre Presents “Matilda the Musical” | 2 p.m. @ Colligan Theater | $22-$30
- “The Endless Summer II” Movie Watch Party w/ Wingnut | 5 p.m. @ Sunny California Surf + Moto | $25-$50
- The Zabrecky Hour Magic Show | 7:30 p.m. @ The 418 Project | $25.00
- Sabado Queergante | 7:30 p.m. @ The Blue Lagoon | $12-$33
Sunday, Nov. 8
- Girls on Wheels: Felton Pump Track | 10 a.m. @ Felton Covered Bridge County Park | Free
- Marine Science Fest: Ms. Blue Returns! | 11 a.m. @ Seymour Marine Discovery Center | $10-$15
- “The Big Whoop” Film Screening + Q&A | 5 p.m. @ The 418 Project | $10-$15
