Friday 7/18
HOLLISTER
”
The Wizard of Oz
”
The San Benito Stage Company presents
”
The Wizard of Oz
”
beginning tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Granada Theater, 336 Fifth
St. The show will run Thursday-Sunday through Sunday, July 27. All
evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees
beginning at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 per person general admission,
$13 for children 12 years and under, students with identification
or seniors ages 55 years or older. Tickets are available at PostNet
or at the box office one hour before show time. For more
information, go to www.sanbenitostage.org.
Friday 7/18
HOLLISTER
“The Wizard of Oz” The San Benito Stage Company presents “The Wizard of Oz” beginning tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Granada Theater, 336 Fifth St. The show will run Thursday-Sunday through Sunday, July 27. All evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees beginning at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 per person general admission, $13 for children 12 years and under, students with identification or seniors ages 55 years or older. Tickets are available at PostNet or at the box office one hour before show time. For more information, go to www.sanbenitostage.org.
GILROY
“Seussical Jr.” The Gavilan College Summer Theatre Arts Repertory (STAR) program will present “Seussical Jr.” beginning tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the college theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. “Seussical Jr.” is a musical featuring characters from many Dr. Seuss books, including Horton the Elephant and the Cat in the Hat. A second performance will be held tomorrow, Saturday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors and $8 for children ages 8 years or younger and can be purchased at the Gavilan College box office Monday-Friday from 3-5:30 p.m. For more information call 408-612-2057 or 408-846-4973.
MONTEREY
“Broadway: A Musical” The Bruce Arliss Wharf Theater presents “Broadway: A Musical” tonight at 8:30 p.m. The show will run Thursdays through Sundays through Aug. 31. Thursday-Saturday shows will begin at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees will begin at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children ages 12 years and under. For reservations or more information, call 649-2332 or 372-1373.
CARMEL
Jazz at the Plaza The annual Jazz at the Plaza program, sponsored by the Carmel Plaza and the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association, will be held tonight from 5-7 p.m. at the Carmel Plaza courtyard, located on the corners of Ocean Avenue and Mission Street. This 12-week long concert series features a variety of live music by local musicians and a wine tasting showcasing different Monterey Peninsula wines. This week’s concert features jazz musician Scott Brown, with wine tasting provided by Bernardus Vineyards and Winery. Music is complimentary; tickets for the wine and cheese tasting are $15 per person and can be purchased the day of the event only. The MCVGA is a non-profit organization. For more information, call 375-9000
Saturday 7/19
HOLLISTER
Jazz under the Stars The third annual Jazz under the Stars event will be held tonight from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Ridgemark Golf and Country Club tennis center. This outdoor event will include food, wine, a silent auction and live entertainment provided by the Magnolia Jazz Band. Guests must be a minimum age of 21 years. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Homeless Task Force and Emmaus House. For ticket pricing or to reserve a table of 10 or more, call 638-4960.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
St. Francis Barbecue The Knights of Columbus of San Benito County will hold a barbecue fundraising event for the reconstruction fund for St. Francis Retreat Center today from noon to 5 p.m. at the center, 549 Mission Vineyard Road. Events include a classic car show, a barbecue chicken dinner and ice cream floats. All types of classic cars can enter to win Best of Show prizes. A suggested donation of $25 per entered car is requested. Dinner plates will be available for $10 per person. For more information, call 623-4431.
GILROY
Summer Music Fest Jazz artist John Garcia will be one of several jazz musicians performing at the Summer Music Fest and Barbecue held today and tomorrow, Sunday, July 20 from noon until dusk at the Roth House, 7469 Forest ST. Tours of the historical house will be available, as well as live music, fun jumpers for children and barbecue. Suggested ticket donation is $10 for adults and $5 for children and the cost is tax deductible. This event is being sponsored by the Kemetic Institute and Museum and the Roth House.
Saturday 7/26
HOLLISTER
Circle of Reflection This month’s Circle of Reflection program, offered by the Hollister Japanese Temple Gardens, will focus on “Death and Dying – the Buddhist Way.” This program will be presented by Rev. Taijo Imanaka, head priest at the Koyasan Buddhist Temple in Seattle, Wash. The program begins at 9:30 a.m. at the temple gardens, 920 Riverside Rd. The program will be followed by a meditation period, and refreshments will be served. Call 637-6361 for directions or more information.
Thursday 7/31
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
“La Carpa de los Rasquachis” El Teatro Campesino will present “La Carpa de los Rasquachis” beginning tonight at 8 p.m. at the group’s playhouse, 705 Fourth St. The play, written by Luis Valdez, recounts the tale of the Chicano farm worker in America. The show will run weekends through September 21. Show times are Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors and $8 for children 12 years and under. All seats on Thursdays are $5. Opening night admission is free although donations are appreciated. The ETC box office is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 623-2444 or go to www.elteatrocampesino.com.
MONTEREY
“Urinetown the Musical” The Monterey Peninsula College Theatre department will present “Urinetown: the Musical” beginning tonight at 7 p.m. at the Morgan Stock Stage at MPC, 980 Fremont St. The show is set in a town plagued by a 20-year drought, where water has become so scarce that private toilets are unthinkable and one large corporation has a monopoly on the town’s amenities. The show will run Thursday-Sunday July 31 through Aug. 16. Thursday shows begin at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday shows at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $18 if purchased in advance; day of show tickets are $25 general admission, $20 seniors and $15 for young adults ages 25 and younger. For more information, call 646-4213 or go to www.mpctheatre.com.
Sunday 8/3
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Antique and Collectible Flea Market The 45th annual Antique Collectible Flea Market will be held today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Third Street. More than 100 antique vendors will be on hand displaying various types of collectible items. There will be food booths as well as live entertainment provided by DJ and Karaoke Entertainment. Downtown stores and restaurants will also be open for business, and several unique stores will offer discounts during the market. A walking tour map can be obtained at the SJB chamber office. For more information or vendor applications, call 623-2454 or go to www.sjbchamber.com.
Saturday 8/16
GILROY
Birds of Prey Meet a real raptor and learn which ones live in the Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear County Park today from 10 a.m. to noon at the Coyote Lake Ranger Station. Participants will also play games, hear stories and join in on other fun activities. Hard-soled shoes, hats, sunscreen, snack, lunch and water are recommended. There is a $6 per vehicle entrance fee.
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