First Friday Free Admission at MAH | July 6 (11 a.m.- 6 p.m.)

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

Free First Friday Lunch Tour at MAH | July 6 (noon)

Sherry Karver leads an in-depth discussion about current Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk series' exhibition.

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

Family Art Saturday at MAH | July 7 (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

Bargetto Winery Fine Arts Festival | July 7-8 (10 a.m.- 5 p.m.)

Meet local artists and view their artworks. Purchase a festival wine glass and taste various Bargetto vintages.

Bargetto Winery Courtyard
3535 North Main Street, Soquel
800-422-7438, www.bargetto.com

Art at the Beach | July 8 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)

A select group of area artists display works at the Esplanade's outdoor gallery. Some will be demonstrating their craft with works in progress. This is a free event.

Esplanade Park, Capitola
www.ci.capitola.ca.us

Art on the Wharf | July 15 (9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.)

Dozens of artists display original paintings, photography and other works in an outdoor showcase of fine art and live jazz. The kids will enjoy balloons, print making and face painting. Free event.

Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf
831-420-5273, www.santacruzwharf.com

Ancient Places - Youth Art Camp | July 30-Aug. 3 (9 a.m.- 3 p.m.)

Led by Anouk Johanna and Nora Sarkissian. The classes study the art and culture of ancient places. Participants recreate the art of ancient Egyptians, Aztecs and other cultures using drawing, collage, printmaking and painting. These creations will be applied to paper, textiles and boxes so each student will go home with some interesting art. $125 members, $135 non members, $15 materials.

Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
9341 Mill Rd, Ben Lomond
831-336-3513, www.mountainartcenter.org