Fruition Brewing is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a barbecue pop-up at the Watsonville taproom. On Monday, Casas de Humo is coming from Salinas and bringing brisket, pulled pork and loaded nachos. Enjoy a beer and some quality meats in the company of friends. The event is free, and goes from 11:30 a.m. until sellout. – Lily Belli
Thursday, Jan. 15
- Sesnon Salon: Art Department | 4 p.m. @ Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery, Porter College, Porter Koi Pond | Free
- Bargetto Winery’s Thursday Night Music | 6 p.m. @ Bargetto Winery | Free
- Sarah Hanahan Quartet | 7 p.m. @ Kuumbwa Jazz | $31.50
Friday, Jan. 16
- Two of Us | 6 p.m. @ Madson Wines | Free
- Josh Lowe & Patti Maxine | 7 p.m. @ The Ugly Mug | $30
- John McCutcheon | Fully Seated | 8 p.m. @ Felton Music Hall | $37
- Scroggins & Rose live at Lille Aeske Arthouse | 8 p.m. @ Lille Aeske Arthouse | $35
Saturday, Jan. 17
- Cars and Coffee | 9 a.m. @ East Lake Village Shopping Center | Free
- Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Fundraiser ~ Paint Your Pet | 11 a.m. @ The Painted Cork | $75
- Rise Up Singing New Year’s Dinner | 4 p.m. @ Quaker Meeting House | Free
- Afrobeats Nite Santa Cruz – ft. Orchestra Gold with Little John & DJ Monk Earl | 8 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley | $28
Sunday, Jan. 18
- Open Mic Comedy at Shanty Shack | 7 p.m. @ Shanty Shack Brewing | Free