Shakespeare Santa Cruz | July 16-Aug. 31

July 16 - Aug. 31: Romeo & Juliet, William Shakespeare at Festival Glen theater
July 27 - Aug. 31: All’s Well That Ends Well, William Shakespeare at Festival Glen theater
July 15 - Aug. 31: Bach at Leipzig, Itamar Moses at Mainstage theater
July 30 - Aug. 31: Burn This, Lanford Wilson at Mainstage theater

UCSC Festival Glen and Mainstage theaters, Santa Cruz
Tickets: 831-459-2159, www.shakespearesantacruz.com

"Sculpture Within: Garden & Community" | Aug. 1-Oct. 23

Pajaro Valley Arts Council and the Sierra Azul Nursery & Garden are showcasing 82 sculptures by 46 talented artists. This family friendly event combines the best of sculpture and nature.

Sierra Azul Nursery & Gardens
2660 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville
www.sierraazul.com
www.pvarts.org

"Jesus Christ Superstar" | Aug. 1-17

Aug. 1-17: Cabrillo Stage, Mainstage Theater

Cabrillo College
6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos
831-479-6154,
www.cabrillostage.com

MAH Exhibit - Elaine Badgely Arnoux: Once Upon a Time | Aug. 1-31

Elaine Badgley Arnoux has been an active artist for over 60 years. An honored SF artist, she has had exhibitions in the US, France, Spain, Germany.

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front Street, Santa Cruz
831-429-1964, www.santacruzmah.org

First Tuesday Free at the Seymour Center | Aug. 7 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Visit our aquarium, exhibit hall, and touch tanks. Take a tour or explore on your own. Join us as we explore Monterey Bay with our hands-on family programs!

Seymour Marine Discovery Center
End of Delaware Avenue, Santa Cruz
831-459-3800, seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

Weekend with Shakespeare | Aug. 10-12

This popular conference is an opportunity to hear well-known scholars and artists share their insights into the genius of Shakespeare and other featured playwrights. The weekend consists of lectures and discussions exploring the different aspects of the season's plays.

UCSC Shakespeare Festival
Tickets: 831-459-2159, www.shakespearesantacruz.com

Car Races at Ocean Speedway | Aug 10 (Gate 4:30 p.m. Race 6 p.m.)

Destruction Derby, American Stock, Ocean Late Models, Micro 600, Dwarf Cars.

Santa Cruz Country Fairgrounds
2601 E. Lake Ave, Watsonville
831-476-9466, www.oceanspeedway.com

Monterey Sea Canyon Birdwatching Tour | Aug. 11-12 (7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.)

Travel just a few miles off the coast to the Monterey Bay's 6,000 foot deep canyon where more than 70 bird species travel from both hemispheres to feed on these rich waters. Monterey Seabird Tours are available during peak migration seasons, limits the number of travelers on a tour, and are led by expert naturalists and birders.

Monterey Boat Charters, Monterey Wharf
831-375-4658, www.montereyseabirds.com

Starlight Evening Train | Aug. 11 (6-11 p.m.)

Wonder at the beauty of a redwood forest lit up at night during a 2-hour, round-trip railway excursion from the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz. Reservations recommended. For tickets contact Roaring Camp at 1-831-335-4484.

Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton
Tickets/Info: 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com

Summer Gathering of Mountain Men | Aug. 11-12

Wander through wilderness encampments of trappers and traders at this 1830s summer rendezvous of wild and wooly mountain men is re-created.

Roaring Camp, Felton
831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com