Jacob’s Heart, a local nonprofit organization that supports children battling cancer, is hosting a fundraiser this Saturday at 5 p.m. at The Grove at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The Jacob’s Heart Soirée: Hearts Under the Big Top is a circus-themed event with dinner and live entertainment. Tickets are $150. – Lily Belli
Here are some local events you might be interested in this weekend:
Thursday, April 2
- Drop-In Drawing at the MAH | 6 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History | Free with admission
- Colm Tóibín | “The News from Dublin” | 7 p.m. @ Cowell Ranch Hay Barn | $34.89-$36.50
- Bob Weir tributel | 7 p.m. @ Felton Music Hall | $29.83-$31.50
- Marty O’Reilly (trio) | 8 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley | $30.31
Friday, April 3
- Cabrillo College Career Education Summit 2026 | 9:30 a.m. @ Cabrillo College | Free
- Free First Friday | Noon @ Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History | Free
- First Friday Boulder Creek Egg Walk | 5 p.m. @ Downtown Boulder Creek | Free
- “Reefer Madness” | 7 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building | $17.82-$33.42
- The Garden, Ghost Mountain | 7 p.m. @ Quarry Amphitheater | $49.04-$72.11
- “The Spitfire Grill” – final weekend | 8 p.m. @ Park Hall | $30-$40
- Emo Kids Live! | 8 p.m. @ The Catalyst | $29.72
Saturday, April 4
- Adult Easter Egg Hunt | 8 a.m. @ Zinnia’s Gift Boutique | $35
- Classic Cars and Coffee | 9 a.m. @ East Lake Village Shopping Center | Free
- Fermented Drinks Workshop | 10 a.m. @ Farm Discovery at Live Earth Farm | $49.87
- West Cliff Spring Fling Outdoor Market | 10 a.m. @ Lighthouse parking lot | Free
- Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Hunt | 3 p.m. @ Roaring Camp Railroads | $10 parking
- Jacob’s Heart Soirée | 5 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | $150 to $1,100
- Sound Alchemy: An Intention-Centered Sound Journey | 6:30 p.m. @ Breath + Oneness | $35
- Painted Mandolin and J.B. Barton | 7 p.m. @ Kuumbwa Jazz | $37.05
- Snakehips Presents: The Always Forever Tour – IN THE ROUND | 9 p.m. @ The Catalyst | $21.26-$42.71
Sunday, April 5
- Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet | 9 a.m. @ Chaminade Resort and Spa | $35-$95
- Tour an Outstanding Rhododendron Garden | Noon @ Monte Toyon Camp and Conference Center | Free
- Sunday Afternoon Live Music Series | 2 p.m. @ Capitola Wine Bar | Free
- Midnight North | 8 p.m. @ Felton Music Hall | $38.16-$45.32
