Get Out in Capitola-Soquel: Santa Cruz Blues Festival

SANTA CRUZ BLUES FESTIVAL

Where/When: Aptos Village Park, Saturday & Sunday

Why Go: Some of the best artists in the genre will be on hand both days.

Pricing: $65 for one day, $120 for both

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

Why Go: Local author Tracy Seely will read from her book My Ruby Slippers: The Road Back To Kansas. Ask the author questions and enjoy the exchange.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: Cava Wine Bar, 115 San Jose Ave., Friday, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Why Go: Paul Renslow is a classical guitarist who provides the perfect ambiance for sipping some wine and starting off the weekend.

Pricing: Music free, everything else depends on what you eat or drink.

Where/When: , 5000 N Rodeo Gulch Rd, Soquel; Saturday, Sunday and this Memorial Day weekend, Monday as well; 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: This is a perfect setting to sample some wines. It's quiet, peaceful and tasteful, with a special ingredient, poetry, as well. 

Pricing: Depends on what you purchase.

Where/When: , 2317 Vine Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Why Go: Trying to figure out the best way to irrigate your garden? Come to this class to learn about Love Apple Farm's drip irrigation system and how you can replicate it in your  home garden.

Pricing; $49

Where/When: Arboretum, , 1156 High St, Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a pre-event meet and greet starting at noon;

Why Go:  The event planned at the Arboretum is set to be really something special. The SC Baroque Festival and the UCSC Arboretum have joined forces to present Flowers & Music of the World. Five different music groups will play folk and ethnic music from around the world. As you hear the music, take a tour of the Arboretum and see the collection of global plants. What is primed to be a fantastic afternoon will be complemented by a choice of gourmet food and drinks from local vendors.

Pricing: $40; $30 for Arboretum and SC Baroque members