"How I Learned to Drive" | May 31 - June 3 (8 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun.)

1001 Center St., Santa Cruz
Tickets: SC Civic Box Office: 831-420-5260
831-425-1003, www.sccat.org

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

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

Scandinavian Mid-Summer Festival | June 2 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.)

All thing Scandinavian: food, dance, music, Butik, mid-summer pole, and children's activities.

Scotts Valley Community Center
Kings Village Rd.
831-464-3310, www.scc-santacruz.org

Ukulele Jam and Sing Along | June 2 (afternoon)

Although this jam is ukulele-centric, players of all acoustic instruments and singers of all levels are welcome. When the weather is fine the group meets at the Art Center campfire at the back of the Art Center. Limited seating so bring your own chair.

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

"How I Learned to Drive" | June 7 - 10 (8 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun.)

1001 Center St., Santa Cruz
Tickets: SC Civic Box Office: 831-420-5260
831-425-1003, www.sccat.org

A Garden of Poetry and Music | June 9

Listen to the poems and tunes of the region's artists. This year's special 40th Anniversary edition of the poetry festival will bring back some of our favorite poets and musicians from past years.

UCSC Campus - Alan Chadwick Garden
831-459-3240, zzyx.usc.edu/casfs/

Motion Pacific Spring Dance Showcase | June 9

Mello Center for the Performing Arts
250 East Beach Street at Lincoln, Watsonville
Tickets: 831-457-1616, www.motionpacific.com

Noon at the Nick - Endgame | June 13 (1 p.m.)

FREE Shakespeare Santa Cruz lecture series. Bring your lunch and take advantage of this rare opportunity to meet the festival directors, actors, designers and artisans.

Nickelodeon Theatre
210 Lincoln St., Santa Cruz
831-426-7500, www.thenick.com

"How I Learned to Drive" | June 15 - 16 (8 p.m.)

1001 Center St., Santa Cruz
Tickets: SC Civic Box Office: 831-420-5260
831-425-1003, www.sccat.org

Poetry Readings | June 15 (8-10 p.m.)

Local poets read their works in an atmosphere of warmth and encouragement surrounded by visual arts in the art center gallery. Suggested donation $3.

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