Ongoing Events

• Daily -- Wine Tasting at The Grapevine
  Wine & Food Education: Looking for something to do on a weekday afternoon? The Grapevine's tasting bar is open Tues-Sat. We have several flights, or 20 wines available by the glass. Our selection changes often, sometimes daily. Also serving yummy artisanal cheeses and other tasty morsels. 1389 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose.
  Fee: $4 per glass, flights also availableTime: Varies daily, Tues-Sat Phone Number: (408) 293.7574

• Ongoing Friday Evenings -- Joe Ferrara at Shadowbrook Restaurant
  Live Music: San Jose native, Joe Ferrara, has been entertaining audiences from Santa Cruz to San Francisco since his first gig in 1968. Joe's rich baritone voice and comfort with his audience have attracted fans of all ages. 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola-by-the-Sea, CA
  Fee: No Cover ChargeTime: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 475.1511

• May 4 - December 14 -- San Pedro Square Farmer's Market
  Family Fun: The market takes place each Friday, along a charming block of San Pedro Street between Santa Clara and St. John streets. Browse through colorful flowers, gourmet foods and fresh fruits and vegetables from California-certified growers. San Jose.
  Fee: No Admission FeeTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 279.1775

• May 6 - November 25 -- Live Oak Farmer's Market
  Market: Every Sunday enjoy a plethora of 99% organic fruits, veggies, plants, herbs, cut flowers, bread, and baked goods. All freshly harvested and made for your pleasure. Wast Cliff Drive and 14th Street, Santa Cruz.
  Fee: No Admission FeeTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 818.4141

• Daily -- Wine Tasting at Vinocruz
  Wine Education: Daily tasting of flights of Santa Cruz Mountains wines. Flights change weekly. Wines being tasted often come from wineries that rarely open to the public. This is an excellent opportunity to taste these unique and distinctive wines. Vinocruz-Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains, 725 Front Street, Santa Cruz
  Fee: $9Time: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 426.8466

• Every Monday Evening -- World Class Jazz
  Live Music: Each Monday evening a world class jazz artist performs at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz! Open to all ages. Come for dinner and enjoy the jazz! Call for performance information. The Kuumbwa Jazz Center is located at 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA
  Fee: Varies According to ArtistTime: Call for information. Phone Number: (831) 427.2227

• Every Tuesday -- Michael's On Main
  Wine and Food Education: Please join Michael's On Main for their popular Food and Wine Tasting! Michael's prepares a delicious match to specially selected wines. The food buffet, wine and live music reflect the theme of the evening. 2591 Main Street, Soquel
  Fee: $25Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 479.9777

• Each Saturday -- Aptos Certified Farmer's Market
  Family Fun: Come explore all the wonderful offerings of this farmer's market! Located in Parking Lots B, C and D at Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos
  Fee: FreeTime: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 479.6100

• Each Saturday Evening -- Terry Riversong & Terry Shields at Shadowbrook Restaurant
  Live Music: Their repertoire consists of such artists as James Taylor, Kenny Loggins, Cat Stevens, Beatles, Van Morrison, Eagles and many others. Shadowbrook Restaurant, 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola-by-the-Sea, CA.
  Fee: No Cover ChargeTime: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 475.1511

• Every third Saturday of the month -- Martin Ranch Winery - Open for Tasting
  Wine Education: Discover the unique pleasure of tasting fine wine and relaxing in the vineyard at Martin Ranch Winery -- tour the winery building and learn about the art of winemaking from the winemakers, first-hand! Sample Therese Vineyards, Estate 2004 Cabernet and 2004 Syrah; J.D. Hurley 2003 Cabernet, 2004 Merlot, and the ever-popular 2007 Sauvignon Blanc. Martin Ranch Winery, 6675 Redwood Retreat Rd., Gilroy
  Fee: $10 refunded with wine purchaseTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 842.9197

• TBA -- Gilroy Garlic Festival
  Festival: Join us for the 30th Annual 'Ultimate Summer Food Fair' with three days of incredible food, arts & crafts, live entertainment and cooking demonstrations. Christmas Hill Park, Gilroy
  Fee: General Admission $12/Child & Senior $6Time: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 842.1625

• TBA -- Summer Passport to the Wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains
  Celebration, Wine Education: Forty Santa Cruz Mountains wineries, from Ahlgren to Zayante, will open their doors to Passport Program participants. Passport holders will be invited to tour the facilities, meet the wine makers, and sample the fruits of their labors, including special wines poured only for citizens in the Passport Program!
  Fee: $30Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 685.VINE (8463)

• TBA -- 25th Annual Vintage Affaire
  Auction, Benefit: Wine auction and sunset supper at a private Woodside estate. Wine pairings and hors d'oeuvres by outstanding local chefs. Auction features lots from hard-to-find California vintages, first-growth French Bordeaux and emerging vineyards from "Down Under." Benefits the Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaire in Palo Alto and Santa Cruz.
  Fee: $250 per personTime: 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (650) 858.0202

• TBA -- Great Garlic BBQ
  Celebration: Join us in our garden and picnic area for an all-you-can-eat BBQ. Enjoy fun in the sun, great food, friends, bocce ball and live music. Call today to reserve your tickets. La Nebbia Winery, 12341 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay, CA
  Fee: $25 Advance/$30 at the Door/$8 Kids MenuTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (650) 726.9463

• TBA -- Fine Arts Festival at Bargetto Winery
  Festival: Enjoy the work of 26 local artists. Complimentary wine tasting with purchase of festival glass $7. Live music and food available for purchase. 3535 North Main Street, Soquel, CA
  Fee: $7Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 4BARGETTO