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 - 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 Friday, May 1 - December 18
-- San Pedro Square Downtown 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: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 279.1775 - Every Sunday, May - November
-- Live Oak/Eastside Market
Market: Come by, have breakfast, do your market shopping and enjoy the music. The market houses about 30 vendors at the peak of the season and offers cafe seating and live music. Located in the parking lot of the East Cliff Village Shopping Center at 15th & East Cliff (Portola)
Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 454.0566 - Sundays
-- Japantown Farmer's Market
Market: A year-round market of produce and hand-made goods. Jackson St. between Sixth and Seventh Streets. San Jose
Fee: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 298.4303 - 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 - Every Wednesday
-- Downtown Santa Cruz Farmer's Market
Market, Family Fun: Come to the Downtown Farmers Market at the corner of Cedar and Lincoln Streets in Santa Cruz. Rain or Shine.
Fee: FreeTime: 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 454.0566 - Wednesdays, October 7 - May 18
-- Winemaker Wednesdays at Shadowbrook
Wine Education: Each week, Shadowbrook Restaurant will be featuring two to four wines from a Santa Cruz Mountains winery, offered by the bottle or glass. A representative of that week's winery will offer tastings and information. 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola
Fee: 50% off regular priceTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 475.1511 - Every Friday
-- Acoustic Fridays & Snappy Hot Dogs!
Celebration: Join us every Friday for Acoustic Friday Nights featuring music by Andy Fuhrman, guest musicians & Gary's Gourmet Hot Dogs - with his Snappy Dog hot dog cart at Vino Tabi Winery! Hot dogs from $3 and wine by the glass from $7. No cover for the music. 334 Ingalls Street "C", Santa Cruz
Fee: Free Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 426.1809 - Fridays
-- 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
Fee: No Cover ChargeTime: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 475.1511 - 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 - Saturdays
-- Terry Riversong at Shadowbrook Restaurant
Live Music: His repertoire consists of such artists as James Taylor, Kenny Loggins, Cat Stevens, The Beatles, Van Morrison, Eagles and many others. 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola-by-the-Sea
Fee: No Cover ChargeTime: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 475.1511 - Every Third Weekend of the month
-- Martin Ranch Winery - Open for Tasting
Wine Education: Discover the unique pleasures 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 the award-winning wines of Therese Vineyards and J. D. Hurley: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc. 6675 Redwood Retreat Road, Gilroy
Fee: $10 refunded with wine purchaseTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 842.9197 - Third Saturday of the Month
-- La Honda Winery, Redwood City — Mid-Peninsula Wine Tasting
Wine Education: Visit our convenient and inviting tasting room located in the heart of the SF Peninsula, minutes from all Bay Area locations. Meet the winemaker, tour the winery, enjoy quality charcuterie, fine cheeses and crisp breads. Best of all, enjoy world-class wines — from flagship Cabernet Sauvignon to Sauvignon Blanc with crisp tropical notes, Chardonnays rich with caramel and butterscotch, and Merlots that embody the varietal's alluring traits. 2645 Fair Oaks Avenue, Redwood City
Fee: $10 (refund w/ $60 purchase) Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (650) 366.4104 - TBA
-- River Arts Festival 2009
Festival: Featuring 80 of the West Coast's best artists, musical performances, art stations, food court, enchanting troubadours, and learn about ecology of the San Lorenzo River and plans for its future. San Lorenzo Park
Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 457.3713 - TBA
-- Boulder Creek Art, Wine & Music Festival
Festvial: Join us Memorial Day Weekend for the 20th Annual Boulder Creek Art, Wine & Music Festival with over 200 vendor booths, two live music stages, 15 international food booths and 10 local wineries. Downtown Boulder Creek
Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 338.2578 - TBA
-- Cinco de Mayo Parade & Festival
Celebration: Thousands of people come out every year to celebrate Mexican heritage in downtown. The festival features booths, performances and a parade. Sponsorship by the San Jose Chapter of the American GI Forum dating back to 1983. Discovery Meadow, Woz Way at San Carlos Street
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (408) 288.9470 - TBA
-- A Greek Spring Festival
Festival: The Hellenic Heritage Institute invites you to come celebrate "Elliniki Protomayia"; A Greek Spring Festival. Featuring flowers, Agora Marketplace, Greek food & pastries, art displays, puppet shows, Greek dance lessons, and live music. Hellenic Heritage Museum, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose
Fee: $5/Children Under 12 FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 247.4685 - TBA
-- 11th Annual Music in the Gardens Tour
Celebration: Featuring 5 of the area's finest private Santa Cruz area gardens, with snacks, drinks and wine at each location and 5 different music groups spanning a range of folk and ethnic styles. Proceeds benefit the Baroque Festival's annual concert season.
Fee: $30/$25 for SubscribersTime: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 457.9693 - TBA
-- A La Carte & Art
Celebration: This vibrant, open-air springtime celebration in the heart of the Silicon Valley features live rhythm and blues, jazz, Motown, rock 'n roll music, juried arts & crafts show, festive food & drink with premium wines, and much more. Castro Street between Church Street & Evelyn Avenue, Mountain View
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (650) 964.3395 - TBA
-- Felton Remembers Parade & Covered Bridge Festival
Festival, Family Fun: This is a family event featuring a traditional parade honoring those who have served our country in the military service. After the parade, the Covered Bridge Festival is held at Covered Bridge Park. Live music, vendors selling food, beer, wine & soft drinks and specialty items. Felton, Hwy 9 & Covered Bridge Park
Fee: FreeTime: Parade begins at 10 a.m. Phone Number: (831) 335.1212 - TBA
-- Capitola Kite Classic
Festival: Bring your family, friends and your kite! Proceeds benefit Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services. On the main beach in Capitola Village.
Fee: $2 Registration FeeTime: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 476.9769 - TBA
-- Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Railway & Auction
Celebration, Live Music: Only opportunity to taste all 70 Santa Cruz Mountains Wines in one location! Wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants will accompany a silent and live auction. Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton
Fee: $55 Advance/$65 at the door/$20 Children under 12Time: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 685.8463 - TBA
-- Spring Dog Parade & Festival
Festival: This year's theme is "Beach Blanket Bow Wow!". Contests with prizes, demonstrations, shopping, food & fun. Proceeds benefit Annie's Blankets & Soquel High Veterinary Science Program. Soquel High School, 401 Old San Jose Road, Soquel
Fee: $10 per dogTime: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 476.9065 - TBA
-- Cellar Door Cafe Debut Dinner
Wine Education: Join winemaker Randall Grahm, consulting chef David Kinch and executive chef Charlie Parker for a special Cellar Door Café Debut. Enjoy a 3 course prix fixe meal paired with the natural and esoteric wines of Bonny Doon Vineyard alongside your fellow DEWNies at our new Cellar Door Café. 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz
Fee: $20-$35Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 819.6789
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