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First Friday Free Admission at MAH | June 1 (11 a.m.- 6 p.m.)

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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 | June 1 (noon)

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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

Festival at the Cement Ship | June 2 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.)

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Celebrate the unique history of the WW1 Concrete Ship Palo Alto, the natural wonders of Seacliff's fossil beds, and the many animals that call the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary their home. Enjoy music, fun and food. Experience the park's history through arts, crafts, games and stories. Make a kite to fly on the beach. Visit educational booths to learn about our animal friends.

Seacliff State Beach
Hwy 1 @ State Park Dr., Aptos
831-685-6444, www.santacruzstateparks.org

Natural Science Illustrations for Kids! | June 2 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.)

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Christine Elder, graduate of UCSC's Scientific leads youth, age 10-14, on a fun filled day of art activities that introduce techniques used in illustrations like those displayed for the Museum's Illustrating Nature exhibit. In addition to learning methods for creating realistic sketches, participants will complete a final project using the carbon dusting technique. $40 museum members, $55 general. Reservations suggested.

Museum of Natural History
831- 420-6113, www.santacruzmuseums.org

Book signing & reception at MAH - "Line Kiln Legacies: The History of the Lime Industry in Santa Cruz County" | June 2 (1-3 p.m.)

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Authors Frank A. Perry, Robert W. Piwarzyk, Michael D. Luther, Alverda Orlando, Allan Molho, Sierra L. Perry and Kenneth Jensen discuss the historical findings and history of the area's lime industry. Free.

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

Presenting Boardwalk History | June 7 (7:30 p.m.)

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Colorful and entertaining talk about the history of the Santa Cruz's beach amusement and vacation land, the development of the Beach Boardwalk and more than 100 year history.

Bookshop Santa Cruz
Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz
www.bookshopsantacruz.com

Researchers Anonymous: Lime Kilns Tour | June 9 (10 a.m.-noon)

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Authors of newly released Lime Kiln Legacies discuss the historic lime kilns located on the UCSC campus. Donations welcome.

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

MAH Family History Saturday: Underneath the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | June 9 (10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.)

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Join a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic seaside amusement park. Sponsored by the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. Space is limited, reservations required. $10 members, $15 non-members.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardkwalk
(MAH) 831-429-1964, www.santacruzmah.org

Boardwalk Centennial Gala | June 9 (6 p.m.-midnight)

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An evening of celebration. Hosted bar, 6 p.m.-midnight; strolling buffet dinner, 6-8 p.m; entertainment highlighting 100 years of boardwalk music, 6-9 p.m.; and dancing 9 p.m.-midnight. Event proceeds benefit the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History.

Cocoanut Grove Sunroom
400 Beach St., Santa Cruz
831-423-5590, www.beachboardwalk.com

Juneteenth Celebration | June 16 (noon - 5 p.m.)

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Celebrating the emancipation of slaves. Events include music, dance, historic displays, cultural enrichment programs and food. A free event.

Laural Park, Santa Cruz
831-420-6177, www.nelsoncenter.com

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