Friday, December 13, 2013

Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination

The Tech Museum of Innovation10am-5pm

These are the droids Star Wars fans are looking for, or at least some of the props and other ephemera-including robot costumes for C-3PO and…

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The Elves and the Shoemaker

Theatre on San Pedro Square11am and 7pm

Kids! Bring your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles downtown for some holiday fun! This multigenerational cast will enchant you with this…

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Aptos Farmers Market

Cabrillo College8am-12pm

The Aptos Farmers Market has been voted "America's Favorite Farmers Market in California" in 2011 and 2012, and was named one of "The Coast's…

The Revolutionary Nutcracker Sweetie: The Kidz Version

Brava! for Women in the Arts!2pm, 6pm

Featuring The Grrrl Brigade & Jr. Grrrl Brigade, The Revolutionary Nutcracker Sweetie is a twist on the Nutcracker classic. The Culturally and…

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The 8th Annual Swingin' With Sinatra

Hedley Club in the Hotel De Anza8:30pm-1am

Come on down to the the Hedley Club at the Hotel De Anza as they present their 8th Annual Swingin' With Sinatra. This year's event goes back…

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Holiday Pottery & Sculpture Sale

Museum of Art and History11am-4pm

The Clay Creation Community of Artists comes to the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History to host their Holiday Pottery & Sculpture Sale. Twenty…

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Flamenco in Concert

Historic Hoover Theatre7:00pm

The Flamenco Society of San Jose will host Flamenco in Concert a concert in the informal Flamenco Tradition, compose of the music, song and…

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A Holiday Concert

Hillview Branch Library2:30pm-3:30pm

Join the South Bay Guitar Society as they present a special holiday concert at the Hillview Branch Library. The members of the performing guitar…

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Moda Bellissima Store Closing Sale

Moda Bellissima Boutique11-6p

Moda Bellissima women's clothing store in downtown Santa Cruz is closing its doors after Christmas and you can find GREAT prices on your favorite…

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Holiday Events in Downtown Santa Cruz

Downtown Santa CruzAll season long

Snow Night - Thur Dec 12 4pm, Pacific Ave at Cooper St The Coolest Night of the year returns Free Family Movie - The Wizard of Oz in 3D, Sat…

Tributes to Bob Dylan and Neil Young

Kuumbwa Jazz Center8pm

Join The Wheel Company as they present musical tributes to legendary artists Bob Dylan and Neil Young at Kuumbwa Jazz. The December 13 concert…

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The Black Crowes / Tedeschi Trucks Band

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium7pm

When the Black Crowes made their debut in 1990, their brand of rock & roll was severely out of style. The only close approximate to a vintage…

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The Velveteen Rabbit: 25th Anniversary

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts - LAM Research Theatertimes tba

Join us for this beloved Bay Area holiday tradition. ODC/Dance enlivens Margery Williams� classic tale of a well-worn nursery rabbit that becomes…

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

The StageWednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm

Hard to believe, but Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life wasn't always revered as a classic. Upon its initial release, critics called it “mincing”…

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Voices in Harmony Presents: Not (Just) Another Holiday Concert!

San Jose City College Theater2:00pm, 7:00pm

Join Bay Area men's chorus Voices in Harmony and special guests Bay Area Showcase for a fresh, theatrical take on VIH's annual holiday show! In…

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Cooking Demo: Blue Bottle Coffee

San Francisco Ferry Building12pm - 1pm

Byard Duncan is Blue Bottle Coffee�s Communications Specialist. Before joining the company, he worked as a freelance journalist for several…

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Silver Bells Arts & Crafts Faire

The Event Center at St. Mary's Cathedral10:00AM - 4:00PMFREE EVENT

Shop smart, have fun and feel good at Silver Bells, where a percentage of all of your purchases will help support Kimochi's programs and services…

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Coney Island Christmas

City Lights Theater Company8pm

Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies weaves together nostalgia, music and merriment in the Bay Area premiere of this new seasonal classic.…

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Neon Art by Brian Coleman

Felix Kulpa Gallery12pm-6pm

The Felix Kulpa Gallery is pleased to bring you its newest exhibition, Neon Art, by local abstract neon artist Brian Coleman. This exhibit features…

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Swingin' With Sinatra

Hedley Club8pm

The Hedley Lounge, located in historic Hotel De Anza, has retained its classic art deco charm, making it a perfect location for an old-school…