Arts & Entertainment
Get Out: Put Your Worries Aside in Capitola-Soquel
Book readings right here in town, some art and music in neighboring Santa Cruz and a different kind of food festival are part of the mix to take your mind off your flood worries, at least for a couple of hours.
We suggested , now Capitola-Soquel Patch has some ideas for you to take your mind away from the flooding, at least for a few hours. A couple of events are right here in Capitola-Soquel. Hear from a local author and attend a party in her honor; listen to another critically acclaimed author read from her book. Then consider a short drive over to Santa Cruz for art and music or a longer ride to San Jose for an unusual food festival.
Where/When: , 1475 41st Ave. Sunday, 5:30 p.m.
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Why Go: This is right here in town. Nadia Krilanovich is a local author; she lives in Santa Cruz and has family here in Capitola. She will be here to talk about her new children's book "Chicken, Chicken Cuck!" But this is more than a children's event. Capitola Cafe assures us this will be a party in Nadia's honor, with food and music, too.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: , 1475 41st Ave. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: This is past the weekend, but this is a book worth hearing about. Anchee Min is the author of "Pearl of China," the critically acclaimed book about Pearl S. Buck. She will be speaking and reading from her book.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: N. Almaden Avenue and W. Saint John St., San Jose. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday.
Why Go: Food truck food is our latest Northern California trend, and there will be at least 20 trucks there offering all kinds of food. They will be serving lunch (11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and dinner (5-9 p.m.) With so many choices, perhaps you want to try lunch AND dinner!
Pricing: Depends on what you eat.
Where/When: 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, (Museum of Art & History) Friday;
Why Go: The first Friday of the month is free all day and in the evening there is a reception with light refreshments with the museum staying open until 9 p.m. And three new exhibits have just opened, so all-around heading to the museum this Friday is a win-win.
Pricing: Free
Where/When , 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Almost like being at a Rolling Stones concert, this live musical performance is a tribute to The Rolling Stones by URS, the Unauthorized Rolliing Stones.
Pricing: $28 in advance, $33 at the door.
