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Best of Santa Cruz County events, June 6-8

Here are some events you may be interested in this weekend:

Friday, Jun. 6

• REFINISH LOBBY FLOOR | 9 a.m. @ The 418 Project
  Repeats once more on June 6
   
• Evergreen Volunteer Days | 9 a.m. @ Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
   
• 51st Annual UCSC Print Sale | 10 a.m. @ Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center
  Repeats once more on June 6
   
• WomenCARE Healing Circle Workshops Friday& Saturdays | 10 a.m. @ On Zoom contact WomenCARE for links | Free
   
• Mothersong | 10 a.m. @ Main Library > Main Library Meeting Room – 275 Main Street
  Repeats once more on June 6
   
• Little Discoverer Fridays | 10 a.m. @ Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery
   
• June 6th – Celebrate in our NEW location 1349 Pacific Ave | 11 a.m. @ Nicely
   
• Mindfulness Meditation | 11 a.m. @ WomenCare
   
• Cherry Jubilee | 11 a.m. @ Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park | $65 to $80 (2025 Premium Members get in free!)
   
• New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support | 11 a.m. @
   
• WEEKLY FRIDAY MEDITATION | 11 a.m. @ Center for Spiritual Living San Jose | Free
   
• Spring 2025 Open Studios | 12 p.m. @ Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center
   
• BME80G | 1 p.m. @ Jack Baskin Auditorium, J. Baskin Aud 101
   
• Redwood RX: Roots of Breath: A Breathwork Journey | 1 p.m. @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
   
• In-Person Tech Help @ Felton | 2 p.m. @ Felton Branch Library | Free
   
• Through the Decades: 50 Years of Feminist Studies at UC Santa Cruz | 3 p.m. @ Stevenson Event Center
   
• Bill Walker on the Westside | 3 p.m. @ MJA Vineyards Westside
  Repeats once more on June 6
   
• First Friday Art Tour Santa Cruz | 5 p.m. @
   
• Open Studio with Don Porcella | 5 p.m. @ Radius Gallery
   
• First Friday, June 6, 2025 | 5 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Art Expressions
   
• Big Basin Vineyards Tasting Room & Wine Bar | 5 p.m. @ Big Basin Vineyards Tasting Room + Wine Bar
   
• Almost Alumni Celebration | 5 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
   
• Offshore Sounds First Friday | 5 p.m. @ Offshore Sounds | Free
   
• Minnow Arts Presents: OCHAS, New Works by Tessa Hope Hasty | 5 p.m. @ Minnow Arts
   
• First Friday Reception – Transmutation: A Bay Area Student Exhibition | 5 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Art League
   
• Reception for In Good Taste | 5 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
   
• Abstract Coastals: Paintings by Caryn Owen at Stripe | 5 p.m. @ Stripe the Store
   
• Genome June First Friday | 5 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History | Free
   
• First Friday at Tumbleweed Found: Art by Bridget Henry & Live Music By Paul & Emily | 5 p.m. @ Tumbleweed Found
   
• Cruzio 35 – A Small Business Celebration | 5 p.m. @ Cruzio Internet | Free
   
• 2025 Event Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party | 5 p.m. @ 1111 Soquel Ave, CA 95062-2105
   
• Purple Rain Ride with Morgan Hill Wine Trolley | 5 p.m. @
   
• Karen Bilgrai Cohen Photography – First Friday at Miritz and Bailey hosted by Caitlin Phillips | 5 p.m. @ Miritz & Bailey Real Estate – Hosted by Caitlin Phillips
   
• First Friday with artist Janet Trenchard | 5 p.m. @ Stockwell Cellars
   
• OXY Hair and OXY NUV, New, Used, Vintage Clothing’s | 5 p.m. @
   
• First Friday Block Party | 5 p.m. @ SoulCare Studios | Free
   
• 1st Friday w/ Local Honey | 5 p.m. @ Discretion Brewing
   
• June First Friday – Asha Wells EP Release Party – Art By Dana Radar | 6 p.m. @ Redwood Records | Free
   
• First Friday Art Event | 6 p.m. @ SubRosa Community Space
   
• Pole Fitness 101/Functional Movement + Fundamentals + Dance | 6 p.m. @ Ohana Studios Santa Cruz | $20 to $189 (3 classes @ 60 / 1 class @ 40 / 8 classes+coaching @189)
   
• June Flower Show | 6 p.m. @ Printmakers at the Tannery
   
• AA/PI/SWANA Year-End Celebration | 6 p.m. @ Merrill Cultural Center
   
• Coastlines: New Work by Victoria Galitzine + Trunk Show with Left Coast Seaglass | 6 p.m. @ Artisans & agency
   
• Vine to View Dinner Series – Quintessa Winery & Flowers Vineyards | 6 p.m. @ chaminade resort & spa
   
• Wine Blending Night – Every First Friday | 6 p.m. @ Capitola Wine Bar
   
• Career Woman Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz | 7 p.m. @ The Catalyst
   
• Live Music at The Cats: The Sit-Ins and Hangnailz | 7 p.m. @ The Cats by ChefCentury | Free
   
• William Shakespeare’s THE TEMPEST | 7 p.m. @ Willow Street Frank Bramhall Park | Free
   
• CISUM + DJ | 7 p.m. @ | $10
   
• Simon Phillips Protocol V | 7 p.m. @ Kuumbwa Jazz
   
• Rachel Marie Harris’ Self Discovery at The Loft | 7 p.m. @ The Loft Salon & Spa
   
• Rhythm & Mantra: An Evening of Kirtan and World Music | 7 p.m. @ Breath + Oneness | $25
   
• Lencat / John Franks Birthday Bash | 7 p.m. @ Little Lou’s BBQ
  Repeats once more on June 6
   
• Chain of Fools | 7 p.m. @ Little Lou’s BBQ
   
• FRIGHTWIG, QUAALUDES, SAPPHIC MUSK | 8 p.m. @ The Crepe Place
   
• The English Beat (21+) | 8 p.m. @ Felton Music Hall
  Repeats once more on June 6
   
• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time | 8 p.m. @ Park Hall | $20 to $25 (Saturday May 17 is Community Night – all tickets are 2 or 1.)
   
• The English Beat | Night 1 | 8 p.m. @ Felton Music Hall
   
• Learn to Line Dance | 8 p.m. @ Bruno’s Bar and grill | $10
   
• Santa Cruda x Hijinx w/ special guests Dub Souljah | 9 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
   
• The Joint Chiefs | 9 p.m. @ Crow’s Nest | $7
   
• Painting and Drawing Classes at SC Art League | 12 a.m. @ Santa Cruz Art League
   
• CAMPBELL RUN CLUB | 12 a.m. @ SB Campbell
   
• CAMPBELL RUN GROUP | 12 a.m. @ SB Campbell
   

Saturday, Jun. 7

• Farmers Market Aptos | 8 a.m. @ Cabrillo College Aptos Campus
   
• Donuts & Devotions | 8 a.m. @ Room 252
   
• Aptos Farmers Market | 8 a.m. @ Cabrillo College | Free
   
• Bike Therapy – Saturday Morning Group Ride | 8 a.m. @ Bike Therapy
   
• 2025 Willow Glen Basketball Tip-Off Clinic | 8 a.m. @ Willow Glen High School
   
• 3rd Annual Historic Downtown Campbell Car Show | 9 a.m. @
   
• Yoga & Pilates on The Row – Saturday Mornings | 9 a.m. @ Santana Row
  Repeats once more on June 7
   
• Sozo Fit FREE Workout Class | 9 a.m. @ 685 Jarvis Dr. Morgan Hill CA 95037 Office | Free
  Repeats once more on June 7
   
• The Market Off First | 9 a.m. @ 1395 First Street | Free
   
• Semiconductor Workshop: RISC-V: Understanding Computer Architecture | 9 a.m. @ Silicon Valley Campus
   
• Cars and Coffee | 9 a.m. @ East Lake Village Shopping Center | Free
   
• Volunteer: Monthly Village Clean Up | 9 a.m. @ Capitola Village
   
• Farmers’ Market | 9 a.m. @
  Repeats once more on June 7
   
• SAN JOSE SUPER TOY & COMIC BOOK SHOW | 9 a.m. @ Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
  Repeats once more on June 7
   
• Learn Reiki Level II – Traditional Usui( in-person class) | 9 a.m. @ Healing Hands Reiki
   
• National Trails Day 2025 | 9 a.m. @
   
• Berry U-Pick at the UCSC Farm | 9 a.m. @ UCSC Farm
  Repeats once more on June 7
   
• Motion Pacific: Adult Beginning Ballet | 9 a.m. @ The 418 Project
  Repeats once more on June 7
   
• SIS Coffee Talk | 9 a.m. @ Café
   
• Walking Meditation in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh | 9 a.m. @ Mission Plaza Park | Free
  Repeats once more on June 7
   
• Outdoor Painting Workshop in Morgan Hill + Uvas Reservoir County Park | 10 a.m. @ Cura Contemporary
   
• Yoso Wellness 13th Year Anniversary and Open House! | 10 a.m. @ Yoso Wellness Spa | Free
   
• Outdoor Painting Workshop with Nathanael Gray | 10 a.m. @ Cura Contemporary 17395 Monterey Road | $350 to $400
  Repeats once more on June 7
   
• AI Workshops for Young Scholars | 10 a.m. @ Cupertino City Hall
  Repeats once more on June 7
   
• Unlocking Creativity : Paint Large and Embrace Accidents | 10 a.m. @ Cura Contemporary
   
• Coyote Creek Habitat Day | 10 a.m. @ Coyote Creek Visitor Center | Free
   
• You Pick Roses | 10 a.m. @ Birdsong Orchards | $50
   
• Farmers Market Moss Landing | 10 a.m. @ Power Plant
   
• Saratoga Fire Protection District Centennial Celebration | 10 a.m. @ Saratoga Stations
   
• Soul Collage | 10 a.m. @
   
• Los Gatos #TeslaTakedwon | 10 a.m. @ Los Gatos Tesla dealership | Free
  Repeats once more on June 7
   
• National Trails Day at the Santa Cruz Riverwalk | 10 a.m. @ Mike Fox Park
   
• Los Gatos #TeslaTakedown | 10 a.m. @ Los Gatos Tesla dealership | Free
  Repeats once more on June 7
   
• Library: Summer Reading Kick-Off and Emergency Preparedness Resource Fair | 10 a.m. @
   
• Guided Coastal Walk at Wilder Ranch | 11 a.m. @ Wilder Ranch State Park
   
• Japanese Cultural Fair | 11 a.m. @ Mission Plaza Park | Free
   
• Santa Cruz Animal Shelter Free Pet Adoption Day | 11 a.m. @ Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter | Free
   
• Life on the Ranch: A Living History Event | 11 a.m. @ Wilder Ranch State Park
   
• First Saturday Tour at the UCSC Arboretum | 11 a.m. @ UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden | $5 to $10 (Youth: $5 Seniors: $8 Adults: $10)
   
• Summer Fun Factory | 11 a.m. @ Lakeshore Learning | Free
   
• First Saturday: Free Tour | 11 a.m. @ UCSC Arboretum
   
• Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow | 11 a.m. @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park | Free
   
• Introduction to Tantra Level 2 : Half-Day Immersion | 11 a.m. @ Santa Cruz County
   
• Reclaim Radical Joy at the BLM Mural Paint Day | 11 a.m. @ Center Street (City Hall) | Free
   
• Live Music at Cottage Creek Vineyards – Ryan Scripps Team Blake | 12 p.m. @ Cottage Creek Vineyards & Winery
   
• Open House: The Power of Horse-Assisted Learning | 12 p.m. @
   
• Farm Photoshowcase and Fundraisier | 12 p.m. @ Farm Community Space/Office | Free
   
• Sushi Making Class & Saturday Brunch, San Jose/Santa Clara | 12 p.m. @ Ferguson
  Repeats once more on June 7
   
• Bottomless Mimosa Saturday | 12 p.m. @ Capitola Wine Bar
  Repeats once more on June 7
   
• Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Redwood Tour | 12 p.m. @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
   
• U-Cut Roses | 12 p.m. @ Cabrillo Cottage Farms | $5 (ENTRY FEE $5 – Cut roses $2 per stem.)
  Repeats once more on June 7
   
• Wine Club Member Exclusive Wine and Cheese Pairing | 12 p.m. @
   
• Yoga for Your Pelvic Floor | 12 p.m. @ SoulCare Studios | $40
   
• Gong Meditation Sound Bath | 12 p.m. @ Breath+Oneness Yoga
   
• the Board of Supervisors | 1 p.m. @ Scotts Valley Branch Library | Free
   
• METAL CLAY CREATIONS | 1 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
   
• Parker’s Picks – Bubbles and Oysters | 1 p.m. @ MJA Vineyards Westside
   
• Finding where God is seen and felt – what’s church got to do with it? | 1 p.m. @ First Church of Christ, Scientist Los Gatos | Free
   
• Redwood RX: Forest Nights – Mixed Media Watercolor & Acrylic Painting | 2 p.m. @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
   
• Summer Group Show Opening Reception | 3 p.m. @ Colibri Gallery | Free
   
• Bob Burnett on the Westside | 3 p.m. @ MJA Vineyards Westside
  Repeats once more on June 7
   
• Agricultural History Project’s Annual Dinner 2025 | 4 p.m. @ Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
   
• The Sauce | 4 p.m. @ The 418 Project
   
• Farm to Table Benefit Dinner for Tara Redwood School | 4 p.m. @ HOME Restaurant
   
• Women’s Health Conference | 4 p.m. @ Wetside Toadal Fitness | Free
   
• Spring Pops Concert: John Williams Encore | 5 p.m. @ Civic Auditorium
   
• The Owls | 5 p.m. @ Discretion Brewing
   
• Bachateuro Weekender Anniversary | 6 p.m. @ Chinese Performing Art of America
   
• Eternal Breathwork & Gongs | 6 p.m. @ Breath+Oneness Yoga
   
• Fishhook ROCKS “Vino by the Sea” this Saturday, June 7th! | 7 p.m. @ Vino by the Sea
   
• Murder Mystery Magic | 7 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Actors’ Theatre
   
• X Academy Robotics Fundraiser – Send the Team to the World Championship! | 7 p.m. @ MJA Vineyards — Westside Tasting Room & Cellar
   
• Ruth Gerson – Live at the Coffeehouse | 7 p.m. @ Los Gatos Coffee Company
   
• Bonny June & Bonfire | 7 p.m. @ Ugly Mug CoffeeHouse | $25 to $30
   
• X Academy Robotics Fundraiser at MJA Vineyards! | 7 p.m. @ MJA Vineyards Tasting Room | $56 to $216 (eneral Admission $56; Table for 2 with1 wine bottle $216)
   
• Edge of the West at Brookdale Lodge | 7 p.m. @ Brookdale Lodge | Free
   
• X Academy Robotics Fundraiser – Help Send the Team to the World Championship! | 7 p.m. @ MJA Vineyards Westside
   
• Live Music at The Cats: Fossil Farm | 7 p.m. @ The Cats by ChefCentury | Free
   
• Another Night in Zimbabwe with the John Mambira Band | 7 p.m. @ Kuumbwa Jazz
   
• Trevor Hall w/ Fruit Bats | 7 p.m. @ Mountain Winery
   
• UCSC Jazz Ensembles | 7 p.m. @ Music Center Recital Hall
   
• Cadillac Jack | 7 p.m. @ Little Lou’s BBQ
   
• UCSC Jazz Ensembles (Saturday | 7 p.m. @ Recital Hall
   
• Comedy Night at Brunos | 8 p.m. @ Bruno’s Bar and Grill
   
• Live In The Atrium: Gimme Gimme Disco | 9 p.m. @ The Catalyst | $29
   
• Drop-in Meditation | 9 p.m. @ Land of Medicine Buddha – In the Gompa | $50 (Donation Based/ Sliding Scale – Suggested Donation $20)
  Repeats once more on June 7
   
• All Night Gong Puja: Overnight Rest and Meditation | 9 p.m. @ Breath+Oneness Yoga
   
• Tsunami | 9 p.m. @ Crow’s Nest | $8
   
• Moe’s Alley Presents: Orchestra Gold + Flat Sun Society | 9 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
   
• Gimme Gimme Disco Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz | 11 p.m. @ The Catalyst
   
• Bay Area Panthers Home Game vs. Tulsa Oilers | 12 a.m. @
   
• Adaptive Play for Kids 2-5 | 12 a.m. @
  Repeats once more on June 7
   
• Aquatics Center Opens for Summer Season | 12 a.m. @
   
• Summer Access Pass Season Starts | 12 a.m. @
   

Sunday, Jun. 8

• LOBBY FLOOR REFINISH | 8 a.m. @ The 418 Project
   
• Reach Out Inter-Faith Food Pantry Hosts Open House | 8 a.m. @
   
• Center for Spiritual Living Service | 8 a.m. @ The 418 Project
  Repeats once more on June 8
   
• Sunday Morning Breakfast | 8 a.m. @ Market Street Senior Center, 222 Market Street, 95060
   
• Wilder Ranch – Backcountry Hike | 9 a.m. @ Wilder Ranch State Park | Free
   
• Redwood RX: Nature Meditation for Beginners | 9 a.m. @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
   
• Sunday Brunch Buffet | 9 a.m. @ Chaminade | $25 to $55
  Repeats once more on June 8
   
• Meditation for Beginners at Henry Cowell State Park | 9 a.m. @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park | $35
   
• Kayaking Elkhorn Slough with ESF | 9 a.m. @ 2370 CA
   
• Growing Citrus Workshop | 9 a.m. @ Hay Barn | Sliding scale
  Repeats once more on June 8
   
• Baptism Sunday | 10 a.m. @ Main Auditorium
   
• CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING SAN JOSE IN PERSON SERVICE | 10 a.m. @ Center for Spiritual Living San Jose | Free
  Repeats once more on June 8
   
• World Oceans Day Beach Cleanup | 10 a.m. @ Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History | Free
   
• The BoomBoxBrunch & Day Party | 10 a.m. @ Mosaic Restaurant and Lounge
   
• Center for Spiritual Living Fellowship | 10 a.m. @ The 418 Project
  Repeats once more on June 8
   
• Psychic and Healing Arts Fair | 11 a.m. @ Avalon Visions Center For Creative Spirituality | Free
   
• Free Info Session for Thailand Yoga & Cultural Retreat | 11 a.m. @ Breath + Oneness | Free
   
• Really Really Free Market | 11 a.m. @ SubRosa Community Space
   
• Virtual Sunday Dance-Streaming Only | 11 a.m. @ The 418 Project
  Repeats once more on June 8
   
• Song Bath with Santa Cruz Threshold Singers | 12 p.m. @ St. Philips Episcopal Church | Free
   
• Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods | 12 p.m. @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park | Free
  Repeats once more on June 8
   
• Soul Collage Workshop | 12 p.m. @ Center for Spiritual Living San Jose | $35
   
• Live Music at Cottage Creek Vineyards – Alex Lucero | 12 p.m. @ Cottage Creek Vineyards & Winery
   
• Water Education Class at Blue Zone Waters | 12 p.m. @ Blue Zone Waters | Free
  Repeats once more on June 8
   
• A Mindful Mediterranean TASTING & WORKSHOP | 1 p.m. @ SoulCare Studios | $35
   
• Mediterranean Plant-based food Tasting and Workshop with Elizabeth Borelli | 1 p.m. @ Soul Care Studios | $35
   
• Gentle Yoga + Gong Bath | 1 p.m. @ Breath+Oneness Yoga
   
• Capitola Art & Wine Kickoff Party | 2 p.m. @ | $60
   
• Avant Garden Party | 2 p.m. @ Live Oak Lagoon | $20 to $45
   
• Lighthouse History Walk | 2 p.m. @ Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park | Free
  Repeats once more on June 8
   
• Andy Fuhrman on the Westside | 2 p.m. @ MJA Vineyards Westside
  Repeats once more on June 8
   
• Paint Your Bottle | 3 p.m. @ Aptos Vineyard Tasting Room | $55 to $65 ($55/members, $65/guests. Price includes your bottle of wine!)
   
• 7th Wave | 3 p.m. @ Discretion Brewing
   
• Barn Dance in the Hay Barn | 3 p.m. @ Hay Barn
   
• Explore Yoga Nidra – Deep Meditative Rest | 3 p.m. @ Breath + Oneness | $35
   
• Group Hypnosis: Trusting the Divine Plan | 3 p.m. @ Breath + Oneness | $45
   
• Barn Dance | 3 p.m. @ Spring location to be announced
   
• In-Person Family Constellation Session | 4 p.m. @ A Healing Place Wellness Center
   
• Espressivo Orchestra Concert, “Romantique” – French Romantic Composers | 4 p.m. @ Peace United Church of Santa Cruz | $18 to $45 (General $45.00, Senior $35.00, Student $18.00)
   
• CHORAL EVENSONG FOR THE DAY OF PENTECOST | 4 p.m. @ Calvary Episcopal Church | Free
   
• Live Music at The Cats: Joe Ferrara | 5 p.m. @ The Cats by ChefCentury | Free
   
• Abraham Verghese – The Covenant of Water | 6 p.m. @ Rio Theatre for the Performing Arts
   
• (Tentative) The Sauce Offshoot | 6 p.m. @ The 418 Project
   
• Spring Concert | 7 p.m. @ Peace United Church of Christ
   
• CSNY’S “Deja vu” and Neil Young’s “Harvest” live and complete | 7 p.m. @ Kuumbwa Jazz
   
• Sunday Evening Sound Bath + Reiki: Rest & Renew | 7 p.m. @ Breath + Oneness | $24
   
• Abraham Verghese, The Covenant of Water | 12 a.m. @
   

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