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Get Out in Capitola-Soquel: Wine Tasting and a Concert at the Beach

Listen to some Jazz, dabble in a little wine and hear about the hardly-dull political journey of former Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin this week in Capitola.

Where/When: 2591 S Main St., Soquel, Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Why Go: One of the best spots in town to visit on a Tuesday night, the wine and music selection pair nicely with the theme of the evening. Michael's food spread always matches up just right, leaving guests heading home with a smile. 

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Pricing: $25

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Where/When: 1475 41st Ave., Capitola, Friday, 7 p.m. 

Why Go: Wine expert Laura Majano of Classic Wines California will tour guests through a hearty selection of choices from the Italian Wine Country. The event fee covers the tasting and a fun assortment of yummy finger foods. 

Pricing: $10

Where/When: 115 San Jose Ave., Capitola, Wednesday, 7:30-10:30 p.m. 

Why Go: A weekly rite of passage, the event is a perfect place to have a glass of wine, or two, and enjoy the smooth sounds of some great jazz music. 

Pricing: Free

Where/When: 1475 41st Ave., Capitola, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 

Why Go: Author Geoffrey Dunn, a local award-winning investigative reporter and filmmaker, discusses the former governor of Alaska's journey from an unknown toward a run at the White House. 

Pricing: Free

Where/When: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, Friday, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. 

Why Go: From 1980-87, Loverboy racked up four multi-platinium albums. The rockers hit list includes Working for the Weeken" and Lovin' Every Minute of It, songs that would become party rock anthems for an entire generation. 

Pricing: Free

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