Arts & Entertainment
Map Your Personal History, Taste the Best Clam Chowder, See a James Baldwin Play and Hear Reggae
The Boardwalk will offer more than just rides this Saturday and there's a host of other events to look out for this weekend
Friday, February 22nd
What: Mapping Histories with the Building Collective
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Where: Museum of Art and History; 3rd floor
When: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Cost: $5 general; $3 students and seniors; free for 12 and under
Why go: Do you have any secrets about Santa Cruz that some may find fascinating? Now you can share untold stories with others and help recreate history by being a part of a ‘work in progress’ exhibition, and contribute to the ‘building stories, secret spatial histories of Santa Cruz,’ workshop. A large concept map will be drawn out on the wall of the meeting space and used to record these ongoing gatherings. Coffee and snacks will be provided.
What: The Amen Corner
Where: UCSC Theatre Arts Main Stage
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: $15 general, $12 non UCSC students and seniors, No cover UCSC student with I.D.
Why go: Novel writer James Baldwin of "Go tell it on the Mountain," has written his first play to be performed by The African-American Theatre Arts Troupe at UC Santa Cruz. Issues of racial prejudicism, religion and poverty will be addressed in this three-act play.
What: Iration
Where: The Catalyst
When: 9 p.m.
Cost: $15/advance; $19/door
Why go: This melodic reggae-rock band from Hawaii and later Isle Vista, CA, aims to soothe the spirit with their beach inspired musical lyrics and rhythm.
Saturday, February 23rd
What: The 32rd Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off
Where: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: No cover. $9 tasting kit for five samples.
Why go: Taste the best clam chowder dozens of cooks can create.
What: Dave Alvin and Marshall Crenshaw backed by the Guilty Ones
Where: Moe's Alley
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Cost: $20/$25 door
Why go: Two masters of Americana team up for a rare pairing.
What: Santa Cruz Baroque Festival
Where: Holy Cross Church
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $23 general; $6 students
Why go: Ancient music with a spiritual bent.
Sunday, February 24th
What: It’s Not About the Bully Workshop
Where: Santa Cruz Public Library Downtown Branch
When: 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Why go: Help your kids fight the good fight against those who torment them.
What: Gretel Ehrlich will read from, "Facing the Wave"
Where: Bookshop Santa Cruz
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: No Cover
Why go: Hear the inspirational stories of the 2011 tsunami survivors of Japan's Tohoku's Coast. A collection of interviews from witnesses, reports, and the author's own reflection of the aftermath will be read aloud in narratives from the book.
What: The 37th Annual Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Where: Rio Theatre
When: 7 p.m. (Fri.- Sun.)
Cost: $17 general; $14 students. Buy here.
Why go: See Canada's best adventure and enviromental films. Enthusiasts will need to hold onto their seats while viewing the action sports films of mountain biking, rock climbing, snowboarding and white water rafting.
