Twilight Concert at Esplanade Park | June 20 (6-8 p.m.)

Free concert featuring Sparkletone's - 50's Revival. A family event. Bring your own beach chairs and picnic. No alcohol.

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

Thursday Night Music at Bargetto | June 21 (6-8 p.m.)

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

Free Concert at the Beach | June 22 (2 shows 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.)

Featuring classic band of the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Boardwalk Beach Bandstand
400 Beach St., Santa Cruz
831-423-5590, www.beachboardwalk.com

21st Japanese Cultural Fair | June 23 (11 a.m.-6 p.m.)

Many cultural traditions are followed and demonstrated; there are dances, tea ceremonies, martial arts, and art works.

Mission Plaza Park, Santa Cruz
831-462-4589, www.jcfsc.org

Surf City Classic: Woodies on the Wharf | June 23 (10 a.m.- 4 p.m.)

There are more than 200 pre-1950 "woodies" on display. There are activities, Music, and event vendors. Free event. Free event.

Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf
831-420-4273, www.santacruzwharf.com

Big Sur Hidden Gardens Tours | June 23 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)

The tour is a self-guided tour. Each ticket-holder receives a map and booklet describing each garden and its history. Musicians and artists are at each venue. There is a garden market with handicrafts and gardening tools.

Self-guided tours private gardens
Hwy 1 @ Big Sur Ticket/Map: 831-667-1530, www.bigsurarts.org

Twilight Concert at Esplanade Park | June 27 (6-8 p.m.)

Free concert featuring Red Beans & Rice, Rhythm & Blues. A family event. Bring your own beach chairs and picnic. No alcohol.

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

Great Train Robberies | June 30

Witness shootouts of famed lawmen and notorious outlaws from the 1880s at Bear Mountain. Blazing reenactments demonstrate why the West was wild.

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