Attention nature lovers: The Migration Festival returns to Natural Bridges State Beach on Santa Cruz’s Westside this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 30 organizations will share stories and information about native animals, along with arts and crafts, food, and live music. There will also be some live animals to see up close. This family-friendly event is free. – Lily Belli
Thursday, Feb. 12
- 76th Street | 7:30 p.m. @ The Catalyst | $34
- Jamie Drake and The Midnight Society | 8 p.m. @ lille æske arthouse | $25
- The Dead Cassettes w/ Birdcalls + Slow Coast | 8 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley | $15-$20
Friday, Feb. 13
- GALENTINES DAY ~ Cooking Class with Bridgette Andersen | 6 p.m. @ The Painted Cork | $85
- The White Album Ensemble – Beatles Music Unplugged | 7 p.m. @ Kuumbwa Jazz | $41-$52
- Matt Sargent and Giacomo Fiore + Chris Pierandozzi Everingham | 8 p.m. @ Indexical | $16
- Pete Floyd – 8-piece Pink Floyd tribute | 8 p.m. @ Felton Music Hall | $24-$29
- What Is Erotic Presents: Reflection | 8 p.m. @ The 418 Project | $20-$100
- Tribute to Queen by Candlelight | 8:45 p.m. @ The Grove | $27-$64
Saturday, Feb. 14
- Vanilla Rose Kraut Class ~ The Kraut Of Love! | 10 a.m. @ Mountain Feed and Farm Supply | $35-$41
- Valentine’s Day Mega Market | 11 a.m. @ Logos Books & Records | Free
Hearts and Chocolate on the Farm | 11 a.m. @ Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds | Free - LOVE NOTES – A Valentine’s Rendezvous in Midtown | 11 a.m. @ Vintage Fusion Jewelry | Free
- Segundo Sabado/Second Saturday Watsonville | 1 p.m. @ Downtown Arts District | Free
- Valentine’s Day Chocolate Pairing | 1 p.m. @ Aptos Vineyard Tasting Room | $35
- Valentine’s Cookie Workshop | 2 p.m. @ Lito’s Community Cafe & Market | $39-$47
- Start your Valentine’s Night at Bargetto’s | 4 p.m. @ Bargetto Winery | $25-$28
- Stupid Cupid Anti-Valentine’s Day Party for Singles | 6 p.m. @ Bruno’s Bar and Grill | Free
- Red & Roses Valentine’s Party with Tortilla Soup | 6 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | $53
- Snazzy Productions presents THE KING’S MEN TRIBUTE BAND: Elvis | 7 p.m. @ Rio Theatre| $40-$55
- What Is Erotic Presents: Reflection | 8 p.m. @ The 418 Project | $20-$100
- Afrobeats Nite Santa Cruz with Sitar Power ft. Ashwin Batish, DJ Monk Earl & DJ Nola Cruz | 8 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley | $25-28
Sunday, Feb. 15
- Valentine’s Day Mega Market | 11 a.m. @ Logos Books & Records | Free
- Celebrate Piano Ensemble! | 4 p.m. @ Peace United Church | $20 suggested donation
- Plateau Jazz Band – Swinging Prohibition Era Jazz | 5:30 p.m. @ Pono Hawaiian Grill, downtown Santa Cruz | Free
- Open mic comedy at Shanty Shack | 7 p.m. @ Shanty Shack | Free
- Strawberry Fuzz | 7 p.m. @ The Catalyst | $21-$25
