Arts & Entertainment
GET OUT: Pay Tribute to Bobby D, Help Out Bryan Stow, Check Out a Free Outdoor Ballet
Santa Cruz is filled with things to do, indoors and out, this weekend.
FRIDAY
What: “A tribute to Bob Dylan”
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St.
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Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $20
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Why go: This show sold out last time around. The Coffis Brothers, Larry Graff, and Jayme Kelly Curtis, to name just a few, are among local talented musicians that will honor Dylan by performing many of his classics. There will be audio clipped interviews along with a video presentation by Dylan.
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What: Learn the history of UC Santa Cruz and the Greenbelt
Where: Museum of Art and History; 705 Front St
Time: 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: $3 - $5
Why go: Share your knowledge with like minded history buffs while joining together at the 3rd floor gallery exchanging stories, trivia, and facts about our local paradise. Coffee and snacks will be provided.
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What: Prime Movers: Stories and Dances of Santa Cruz from 1959 to Now
Where: Cabrillo Crocker Theatre
Time: 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m.
Cost: $9 Cabrillo Students; $11 Students and seniors; $13 General, plus service fee
Why go: Learn the highlights of how this strong dance community has grown over the generations from one class taught by Roberta Bristol at Cabrillo College in 1959 to over 20 dance studios today throughout Santa Cruz. Hear local instructors speak about their passion for dance and check out photos while listening to short stories.
SATURDAY
What: Learn about hides and tallow at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
Where: School St. off of Mission and Emmet St.
Time: 1 p.m.-2 p.m.; Rain Cancels
Cost: Free
Why go: Get the scoop about how Santa Cruz participated in a world economy back in the early 1800’s. Kids will love the chance to make their own candle and take it home.
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What: Take Back Our Streets, a walk and ballet for awareness about Violence and Human Trafficking
When: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: 809 Center St. (the City Hall courtyard) with a ballet performance at Pacific and Cooper, outside the Rittenhouse Building.
Why: To bring light to dark places around the city and make a difference. Bring a candle or flashlight.
SUNDAY
What: Musical benefit for Bryan Stow with Tim Flannery
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: $25/advance; $28 door.
Why: Giants third base coach Tim Flannery is a rocker who wants to raise money for the family of the fan who was attacked by Dodgers fans two years ago. Flannery has performed with Bob Weir, Willie Nelson, Jackson Browne, Jimmy Buffett, Merle Haggard and Jackie Greene.
