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

Gilroy Gardens - Summer Safari: Rainforest Adventure | Aug. 1-17 (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

Summer Safari event features wild animals found in the world rainforests. Included this year: two Bengal Tigers, an African Spotted Leopard, an Alligator and more! Guests can get up close and learn about each animal's habitat, role in the food chain, and other characteristics.

Gilroy Gardens
3050 Hecker Pass/Hwy 152, Gilroy
408-840-7100, www.gilroygardnes.org

"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

Twilight Concert at Esplanade Park | Aug. 1 (6-8 p.m.)

Free concert featuring Stompy Jones - Jump, Swing & Boogie Woogie. A family event. Bring your own beach chairs and picnic. No alcohol.

Esplanade, Capitola Village
831-475-6522, www.capitola.com

Day Out With Thomas | Aug. 1-3

Join Thomas The Tank Engine™ on his train ride through the Big Trees. Meet Sir Topham Hatt™ and have at the Thomas play area. There are many and activities, a big Thomas store, and much more Thomas fun.

Roaring Camp, Felton
Tickets: 866-468-3399, www.ticketweb.com/thomas.html
Info: 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com

Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition | Aug. 1-31 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

"A Magic Web: The Tropical Forest of Barro Colorado Island"

Museum of Natural History
831-430-6115, www.santacruzmuseums.org

Seaside Crafts at the Seymour Center | Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (1-3 p.m.)

End of Delaware Avenue, Santa Cruz
831-459-3800, seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

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

Family Art Saturday at MAH | Aug. 4 (1-3 p.m.)

Special hands-on art activities for families on the first Saturday of each month. The museum is open Tue-Sun, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.. Its store, located in the street front octagon building, is open Tue-Sat, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun, noon-5 p.m.

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

Seaside Crafts at the Seymour Center | Aug. 5 (1-3 p.m.)

Create fun crafts that feature the cool creatures of the tidepools. Make a seastar suncatcher, or create your own sea anemone! There are activity sheets, scavenger hunts, and a take home souvenir of your day.

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