Friday 8/1
HOLLISTER
Rooftop Concert The Rooftop Concert Series will be held atop the
Briggs Building three Fridays in August beginning tonight at 6:30
p.m. Tonight’s performers include Exhibit A, Bear
&
amp; Bull Fights, Eleonora and BEEFTONE. Performers scheduled
for Aug. 8 and 15 include Fred Takes the Cake and the Dark Horse
Battalion. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. This
concert series is hosted by the San Benito High School Rock Guitar
Club and the San Benito County Arts Council. For more information,
call 636-2787.
Friday 8/1
HOLLISTER
Rooftop Concert The Rooftop Concert Series will be held atop the Briggs Building three Fridays in August beginning tonight at 6:30 p.m. Tonight’s performers include Exhibit A, Bear & Bull Fights, Eleonora and BEEFTONE. Performers scheduled for Aug. 8 and 15 include Fred Takes the Cake and the Dark Horse Battalion. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. This concert series is hosted by the San Benito High School Rock Guitar Club and the San Benito County Arts Council. For more information, call 636-2787.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
“La Carpa de los Rasquachis” El Teatro Campesino will present “La Carpa de los Rasquachis” 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.
WATSONVILLE
Strawberry Festival The 14th annual Monterey Bay Strawberry Festival begins today at Ramsay Park, 1301 Main St. The event, which will run through Sunday, Aug. 3, features strawberry-themed food items, pie contests, arts and crafts, live music from artists such as Dave Mason and the BluesBox Bayou Band, a special children’s area and a strawberry carnival. Ticket prices are $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 3-10 years of age. Three-day family passes, which include two adult and two children admission passes for each day, are $20. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce or at the gate. Half-price carnival tickets are available in advance only at the chamber. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. The carnival will stay open until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 p.m. Sunday.
MONTEREY
“Urinetown: the Musical” The Monterey Peninsula College Theatre department presents “Urinetown: the Musical” tonight at 8 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 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.
“Broadway: A Musical” The Bruce Arliss Wharf Theater presents “Broadway: A Musical” tonight at 8:30 p.m. The show will run Thursday-Sunday through Aug. 31. Thursday-Saturday shows begin at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees 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.
SAN JOSE
Youth Fair A Youth Fair, sponsored by the Santa Clara County 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA), begins today at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road. This free admission three-day event runs Aug. 1-3 and features a number of 4-H and FFA animals on display as well as more than 1,300 arts and craft entries by local youth ages 5-19 years. Other activities include live entertainment by local performers, interactive booths, a petty zoo, pony rides and a livestock auction on Sunday, Aug. 3. Attendees are encouraged to bring backpacks and school supplies for donation to the Family Giving Tree. For more information, call 408-494-3194 or go to www.sccyouthfair.com.
Saturday 8/2
HOLLISTER
“An Afternoon with Rupert Piston” Community Pantry and the Broken Wing presents “An Afternoon with Rupert Piston” today and tomorrow, Sunday, Aug. 3 at the Broken Wing. Local biker cartoonist Piston will give away postcards and collect donations for Community Pantry. T-shirts will also be sold for $15 each with $5 from each sale going to Community Pantry. Piston’s art and animation will be on display as well.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Living History The Plaza History Association will host a Living History event today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the San Juan Bautista State Historic Park. Visitors will have the chance to meet characters of early California as well as tour the historic buildings located at the park. Cost is $2 per person; children 16 years of age or younger are admitted free. For more information, call 623-4881.
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 8/9
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Gallery walk San Juan Bautista’s art galleries host the city’s monthly gallery walk the second Saturday of each month. This month’s walk will be held today from 1-7 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet artist Gary Coleman and view his latest work during a special artist reception. Shops and restaurants will stay open late as well. This event is free and open to the public. Walking maps may be picked up at any of the 15 participating galleries. For more information go to www.casagalleria-art.com.
MOSS LANDING
Marina Day The Moss Landing Harbor District will celebrate National Marina Day today by offering free parking and launching at the district’s North Harbor. Moss Landing Harbor features both commercial and recreational fishing opportunities, six boat launch ramps, nature and whale watching tours, access to Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, kayaking, wildlife viewing, beaches, playgrounds, picnic facilities, a restaurant and a 900-foot public access wharf. Anyone wishing to receive a free parking or launch pass should stop at the Harbormaster’s office at 7881 Sandholdt Road between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. Fore more information, call 633-2461 or go to www.mosslandingharbor.dst.ca.us.
Sunday 8/10
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
“Music at the Mission” The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music presents its 2007 season finale of “Music at the Mission” tonight from 4-6 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. at Mission San Juan Bautista. The concert will feature the music of four composers new to the festival in a program titled “To the New World.” Admission is $40 per person for the afternoon performance and $35 per person for the second performance. Attendees can picnic in the olive grove at the mission from 6-7:45 p.m. A post-concert audience reception with the orchestra will be held at Jardines de San Juan restaurant. For more information, call 420-5260 or go to www.cabrillomusic.org.
Saturday 8/16
HOLLISTER
“Rock the House” The First Presbyterian Church of Hollister presents “Rock the House and Praise the Lord,” a concert featuring the FPC Praise Band and Singers, tonight beginning at 7 p.m. at the church, 2066 San Benito St. The concert will feature a variety of worship music including contemporary, gospel and rock and roll. A freewill offering will be collected.
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.
Friday 8/22
HOLLISTER
Cheer Golf Challenge The 2008 Baler Cheer Golf Challenge, sponsored by the San Benito High School Spirit Squad Boosters, will be held today with a noon check-in at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. Tee off is at 1 p.m. followed by dinner and a live auction at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $135 per person or $500 for a foursome. Proceeds will go towards training and competition for the 2008-09 cheer season. For more information, call 902-8522 or 245-8715.
Sunday 8/24
AROMAS
Aromas Day Spend “A Day in the Country” during the annual Aromas Day event today beginning with a country-style breakfast at the grange hall at 7 a.m. The Aromas Hills Artisans will host “Art in the Park” at 9 a.m. Other activities include live music, pony rides, a farm animal petting zoo, kids’ games and a rock climbing wall. A parade will begin at 2 p.m. Upon arrival in Aromas, follow the signs to the off-site parking lot and receive a free ride on a horse-drawn wagon to the event. For more information, go to www.aromashillsartisans.com.
Saturday 9/6
HOLLISTER
Renaissance Faire The 2008 Northern California Renaissance Faire opens today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy. This one-of-a-kind event, hosted by Play Faire Productions, introduces visitors to exciting world between 1490 and 1630 by providing a living history event that includes live comedy, improvisation, music, dramatic performances, pirate invasions, and a Celtic weekend.
The faire will run weekends through Sunday, Oct. 12. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children ages 5-12 years; children 5 years of age or younger are admitted free. A weekend pass, which covers the admission for one weekend, is $35 per adult. A “Fairever” pass, which allows unlimited access for all 12 days of the faire, is $150 per person. For more information and tickets, go to www.norcalrenfaire.com or call 408-847-33247.
Saturday 9/27
SALINAS
Salinas Airshow Tickets are now on sale for the 2008 Salinas Airshow, which opens today at 9 a.m. at the Salinas Municipal Airport. Flying begins at 11 a.m. This event will include flying displays by U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, a U.S. Navy FA-18 Hornet, an Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle, the SkyHawks Canadian Forces Parachute Team, Sean D. Tucker & the Oracle Challenger, the Collaborators and the Indy Kids Jet School Bus as well as military & civilian static displays. Advance general admission tickets are $16 for adults or $12 for children ages 6-12 years. General admission at the gate is $19 for adults and $15 for children ages 6-12 years. Children under 6 years are admitted free.
The show will continue Sunday, Sept. 28. For more information on grandstand ticket prices, accommodations, food and flying itineraries, go to www.salinsasairshow.com.
Sunday 10/26
AROMAS
Autumn Art The Aromas Hills Artisans will host a free art workshop today from 9-11:30 a.m. Classes are free, although some have a small materials fee. Participants will be able to create a piece of art to take home. A raffle featuring a piece of artwork donated by the AHA will be held at 11 a.m. Arrive early and enjoy a country-style breakfast. For more information, go to www.aromashillsartisans.com.
