What's Up This Week: Recognize O'Neill's Surf Shop, March on City Hall, Cook an Allergy-Free, Gluten-Free, Easter Brunch

                                      Monday, March 25th

What:  O'Neill's Santa Cruz Surf Shop, California Historical Point of Interest

When:  5 p.m.

Where:  Cowell Beach; Between the Dream Inn and Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf

Cost:  Free

Why Go:  The 1959 initial site of Jack O'Neill's Santa Cruz Surf Shop, was recently recognized as a 'California Historical Point of Interest.' Witness the honorary plaque that pays tribute to the original spot of SC Surf Shop, the same manufacturer that inevitably began the global surf industry as we know it.                                                                    www.facebook.com/scsurfshop

What:  Brubeck Brothers Quartet

When:  7 p.m.; Doors open and dinner at 6 p.m.

Where:  Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Cost:  $25/Advance;  $28/Door

Why Go:  The legend of the well-known Jazz musician Dave Brobeck lives on as his son's Dan and Chris (bass and drums), along with guitarist Mike DeMicco, and pianist Chuck Lamb, pay tribute to the late, recognized performer.   "There's really nothing out there that comes close to thier unique brand of eventiveness," All That Jazz.

                                     Tuesday, March 26th

What: "Positive Loitering to City Hall" by community groups including Take Back Santa Cruz, starting at Harvey West Park 

Details here: http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=2ea098b3ff21a718815550774&id=ef21fec720

Time: 5 p.m.

Cost: Free

What:  Set a Steamy Scene with Rope Bondage

When:  7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Where:  Pure Pleasure Shop

Cost:  $25/advance; $30/ walk-in

Why Go:  Instructor Cleo Dubois demonstrates how to have some 'playful fun' with your partner using ropes. All curious individuals welcome to attend. www.purepleasureshop.com/steamy-scene-with-rope-bondage-p-1519.html

What:  Cooking with Cleansing Foods;  Hands-On with Chef Talya Lutzker, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Nutritionist

When:  6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Where:  New Leaf Community Markets, 1101 Fair Ave.

Cost:  $35

Why Go:  Ever wonder which foods help stimulate the body to eliminate toxins? Learn about the six main organs that take part in purging unwanted substances from the body while learning to create two main cleansing dishes. Enjoy. Pre-registration is required:  www.newleafcmarket.eventbrite.               Contact:  426-1306, extention 0.

                                   Wednesday, March 27th

What:  Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Idaho Stampede

When:  7 p.m.

Where:  Kaiser Permanted Arena

Cost:  Ranges from $15 - $35/ individual ticket

Why Go: While some are enjoying March Madness, this is a chance to see PRO basketball with players who often are in the big league or headed there.

What:  Gluten and Allergy Free Easter Brunch;  Hands-On Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Cooking with Chef Lauren Hoover-West and Dr. Brad West, ND

When: 6 p.m. - 8p.m.

Where:  New Leaf Community Markets

Cost:  $35

Why Go:  If you're not sure which dishes to make for your food-sensitive guests this Easter, then this is the class for you. Lemon-Curd Scones, Bacon, Quiche, Dutch Baby Pancakes, and Baked Eggs are all on the menu. A discussion about fasting and seasonal eating will also take place. Pre-registration is required.  www.newleafcmarket.eventbrite.com

                                     Thursday, March 28th

What:  Resolutions - Gallery Exhibition

When:  12 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Wed. - Sun.; through April 6)

Where:  Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center

Cost:  Free (Donations accepted)

Why Go:  Local Artists feature their collections of sculpture, ceramics, paintings, wood, baskets, glass, textiles, jewelry and other works of art that have been on display since the start of the New Year.                     www.mountainartcenter.org

What:  Delta Charter High School

When:  5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Where:  Cabrillo College Campus, Building 1190

Cost:  Free

Why Go:  An alternative High School that equips students with the skills necessary to go on to higher education after completing their graduation from Delta. You will have the opportunity to see the classrooms and meet the instructors.                                                                                      Contact:  831-477-5212 or visit:  www.deltaschool.org