Head Downtown every Wednesday for the Downtown Farmers' Market, at Cedar Street and Lincoln Street from 1:00-6:00 PM! Don't forget your reusable bags to carry home the freshest seasonal farm produce and delicious foods from a diverse selection of food vendors including naan and curry, Japanese fermented misos, Eritrean dishes, crepes, El Salvadoran pupusas, traditional Italian cookies and much more. See you there!The Emerald Ball is a “Wicked” chance to celebrate togetherness, to come out as allies, to meet and mingle with new friends, and to party down while raising money for our Trans and Queer community members who need our help right now.Dress as your favorite Wicked or Wizard of Oz personality, create your own - or just wear green. Evening Line-up: 7 PM Doors Open - Live Music Meet & Mingle 8 PM The Kingdom of Oz Opens, Ribbon Cutting by Santa Cruz Mayor, Beats with DJ Electric Tomcat 9 PM "Wicked” Costume Contest with VIP judges 10 PM Defying Gravity Karaoke Singalong with Keeva Ivester Tickets: Emerald Ball attendance is free, however donations are accepted, attendance is limited and registration is required. Click here to register! The Emerald Ball - A “Wicked” Evening in Oz Friday April 25 | 7PM – 10PM at the 418 Project | 155 South River StreetLooking to zhuzh up your home with new plants? You're in luck because Botanic and Luxe is having their Annual Spring Plant Sale this Friday through Sunday, April 25-27! Enjoy 20% off all plants + pots. You're invited! Toque Blanche's 29th Anniversary Shopping Event is this Saturday, April 26! Snag incredible deals on your favorite brands, and enter the drawing for amazing prizes. Free Knife Sharpening from 9AM - 11AM:bring up to 3 non-serrated knives per family and ensure your blades are at their sharpest! Save an additional 10% storewide — including already discounted items.Santa Cruz Senderos presents the Vive Oaxaca Fiesta Wednesday, April 23 on Cooper Street from 5PM - 8PM. The celebration will begin with a sidewalk procession from Branciforte Small Schools campus at 840 N. Branciforte Avenue traveling west along Water Street, south on Pacific Avenue to the festival on Cooper Street which features music, folkloric dancers, and informational booths.The Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society invites you to its 72nd annual show this weekend, Saturday April 26 from 10AM - 5PM, and Sunday April 27 from 10AM - 4PM. The show is at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium and will have displays, fun activities, and loads of rocks, minerals, crystals, gems,jewelry, and lapidary arts for sale. Browse the bargains and pick up some great gifts.Come and experience the future Downtown Main Branch Public Library through an exciting and immersive preview on Saturday, April 26 from 1PM - 4PM. Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries will set the stage with large-scale renderings of the new library’s rooms and you can enjoy live music, food trucks, and fun! Project partners will be on-hand with the latest updates. Join the FREE library programs and hands-on activities for children, teens, and adults. You will be amazed by what you can do in the library! Everyone can be a Friend to our new Downtown Library. Location: Parking Lot 4 - Lincoln Street & Cedar Street, Downtown Santa CruzJoin in the fun at the Paint Your Pet event with the Santa Cruz SPCA this Sunday. In connection to the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & Historyexhibition HOWL: The Art & History of Pets, this fun-filled event combines art, animals, and philanthropy, all in one. Unleash your inner artist as you paint a portrait of your beloved pet, guided by MAH staff member Shanti Nagwani, who will help bring your furry friend to life on canvas. Whether it’s your cat, dog, or any other pet, you’ll leave with a custom masterpiece to cherish forever. But that's not all! You’ll also have the chance to meet and greet adorable adoptable dogs from the SCSPCA.
