Take the guesswork out of teacher, staff, graduation, and Mother's Day gifts, and give a special someone the gift of Downtown Dollars. Accepted at ~90 Downtown businesses, you can't go wrong with giving your recipient the gift of choice. Downtown Dollars don't expire and have no fees. They are a perfect gift for teens, teachers, coworkers, a recent grad, family or anyone in your life who appreciates having many options to spend. Buy Downtown Dollars today at the Downtown Info Kiosk, Bookshop Santa Cruz, Pacific Cookie Company or online!The Downtown Santa Cruz Wine Walk is coming back for the Spring edition, with delicious new wines for you to try during tree blossom season. Enjoy strolling and then sipping at your favorite Downtown Santa Cruz stores. Receive a commemorative glass and a map of pouring locations, then enjoy an afternoon of tasting over 25 wines and re-discovering a dozen locally-owned shops. Bring your friends or your favorite person! This walking event will take place on Sunday, May 17 from 3PM - 6PM. Participating Wineries: Absolution Cellars Alfaro Family Vineyards Bargetto Winery Big Basin Vineyards David Bruce Gothic Noir Wine Kings Mountain Vineyards Martin Ranch Winery Mia Bea Wines Random Ridge Thomas Fogarty Winery Wines of Santa Cruz MountainsRenegade Orchestra: The Beauty of a Symphony, the Soul of a Rock Band. Check them out this Saturday, May 16 at the London Nelson Community Center. Tickets are just $25.Come hear your favorite Bob Dylan Love Songs, performed by an all-star ensemble of musicians: Jim Lewin and Diana Z, Anthony Ayra, Dan Frechette, Pat Nevins, Jay Wilcox, Pete Novembre and Bret Bailey, all led by the musical direction of Larry Graff. This Saturday, May 16, at Kuumbwa Jazz Center.Come on out to browse gifts from 40 local makers & artists 10AM - 5PM on Pacific Ave! This market curates a wide range of locally handmade goods. You can find some of your favorite Santa Cruz makers here AND brand new ones. On the 1100 block of Pacific Avenue between Cathcart and Lincoln Streets near many great downtown restaurants and shops.
