GET OUT! See Ghosts, Take Mom Out for Art & Chocolate, Catch the Queen of Rockin' Blues

FRIDAY MAY 10

What: Sandy Lydon Roast

Where: Coconut Grove

When: 6-10 p.m.

Cost: $125 per ticket. Click here.

Why: This is a chance to hear the man who knows more about local history than anyone, roasted by some of the top names in town, including, Sheriff Phil Wowak, UCSC professor Gary Griggs, columnist Bruce Bratton, writer Geoffrey Dunn, former mayor Mike Rotkin, developer and philanthropist George Ow, artist Madelyn McCaul and Judge Bill Kelsey.

What: Apparition

Where: Motion Pacific Dance Studio

When: 8 p.m. (also plays Saturday)

Cost: $18

Why: This performance art piece, mixing original music by Albert Mathias and choreography by Kathleen Hermesdorf is said to make you question everything you see. Do you believe in ghosts? You may see some here.

SATURDAY MAY 11

What: Sixth Annual Art and Chocolate Tour

Where: Artists' studios in Live Oak and Pleasure Point

When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cost: FREE

Why: Chocolate. Art. Mother's Day weekend. Need you hear more? This feast for the eyes and the sweet tooth goes Saturday and Sunday. For more information, and a map: click here.

SUNDAY MAY 12

What: Ruthie Foster

Where: Kuumbwa Jazz

When: 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $25. It's a Snazzy Production. Click here.

Why: This bright light on the blues scene hails from Texas and is a rare mix of guitar slinger and soul singer. She got rave reviews for her performance at the Santa Cruz Blues Festival a few years back.  Her recent work focuses more on the singing, but she can and will do it all.