Campus
Thursday, March 31
Life Lab Workshop: The Growing Classroom. Introduction to Garden-Based Learning. UCSC Farm, Life Lab’s Garden Classroom. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Two-day event repeats on Friday. Pre-registration required. $300.
UCSC Men’s Tennis vs. Williams College. East Field Tennis Courts. 2 to 4 p.m.
Drop-in bicycle maintenance. Next to the outdoor basketball courts at the East Field House. 2 to 5 p.m. Free.
Familia X. A space for queer/two-spirit, Chican@ and Latin@ students. Kresge Lounge. 8 p.m. For information, contact ucsc.lafamilia@gmail.com.
Friday, April 1
UCSC Men’s Tennis vs. Sonoma State University. East Field Tennis Courts. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Java with Jesus. Discuss issues of faith with other members of the community. Cantú Queer Center. 8:30 to 10 p.m.
Blender. A safer space for gender deviants, transgender people, transsexual, genderqueer, androgynous, trannyfag, soffas, third gendered, two-spirit, gender non-conforming, non-identified, intersex individuals and allies. Cantú Queer Center. 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 2
Seed Starting Workshop. Led by gardening instructor Trish Hildinger. UCSC Farm, Louise Cain Gatehouse. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $15 for Friends of the Farm and Garden, $20 for general public, $5 for UCSC students with I.D.
UCSC Men’s Tennis vs. Sonoma State University. East Field Tennis Courts. 12 to 2 p.m.
UCSC Men’s Lacrosse vs. Saint Mary’s College. Upper East Field. 1 to 3 p.m.
UCSC Men’s Rugby vs. Fresno State University. Lower East Field. 1 to 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 3
UCSC Men’s Lacrosse vs. Humboldt State University. Upper East Field. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Feasting with Feast. Meet other students living out their faith and members of the local faith community. First Congregational Church. 5 to 7 p.m. 900 High St.
Tuesday, April 5
Time Lapse: Four Decades of Art. Opening reception at the Sesnon Gallery celebrating the gallery’s 40th anniversary. Curated by Shelby Graham and UCSC students. Porter College, Sesnon Gallery. 6 to 8 p.m. Exhibition runs through May 7. Free.
Wednesday, April 6
Sustainability Breakout: Transportation, Purchasing, & Land, Habitat, and Watershed. Education on current student, staff, and faculty efforts in those areas. College Eight, room 201. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Free.
Concert: Los Angeles Percussion Quartet. Music Center Recital Hall. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free.
City
Thursday, March 31
Sand Drawings Photo Exhibit by P-sign Paul. The Windmill Café. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
8th Annual UCSC Slug Golf Scramble. Fundraiser for UCSC Women’s Athletics. Pasatiempo Golf Course. 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Registration is $200. 20 Clubhouse Road.
GF Presents: David Hillyard & the Rocksteady 7, Monkey, Good Hustle. The Crêpe Place. 9 p.m. $10.
Robben Ford and Jonathan McEuen Acoustic Duo. Kuumbwa Jazz Center. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. $23 in advance, $26 at door.
My Run Film Premiere Event. Watch the premiere of the documentary followed by a Q&A with the film’s star Terry Hitchcock. Regal Cinemas Santa Cruz 9. 7 p.m.
The B Foundation with Katastro and Arden Park Roots. The Catalyst. $10 in advanced, $12 at door. Ages 16+.
For Your Own Good: SM Relationships workshop. Pure Pleasure 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. $20 advance, $25 at door. 900 High St.
Salsa Dancing for Women. Dance Synergy. 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. $15. 9055 Soquel Ave.
Concert: Indian Giver, Sugar Sugar Sugar, Cactus Pricks, The Terrible. $5. 105 Pioneer St.
SubRosa Weekly Open Mic. Sign-ups at 7:30 p.m. $3–7 at the door. No one turned away for lack of funds. SubRosa Café. 8 to 10 p.m.
Friday, April 1
First Free Friday at the Museum of Art and History. McPherson Center. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Free admission.
First Friday Art Exhibit at Pure Pleasure. 10 percent of art sales to Red Cross/Japan Relief Fund.
First Friday Art Opening Reception. SubRosa Cafe. 6 to 10 p.m. 703 Pacific Avenue.
Dan Bern & Common Rotation. The Crêpe Place. 9 p.m. $12 in advance, $15 at door.
Antsy McClain & The Trailer Park Troubadours. Kuumbwa Jazz Center 8 p.m. $20 in advance, $24 day of show. Purchase tickets: brownpapertickets.com
The Dream Box. Aerial Circus Show. The Cypress Lounge. 7 p.m. Event repeats April 2, 3, 8 and 10. $28 in advance, $30 at door. $20 for kids 16 and under.
J-Stalin with Mistah Fab and Kreyashawn. The Catalyst. 8 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at door.
Saturday, April 2
The Rolling Stones Concert Experience. Live rock tribute performance by URS: The Unauthorized Rolling Stones. Rio Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $28 in advance, $33 at door.
Bellydance Community Showcase. Hosted by Helene: Nadika, Janelle & The Dreamettes. The Crêpe Place. 1:30 p.m. Free.
Wallace Baine & Shmuel Thayer. Kuumbwa Jazz Center. 7:30 p.m. $21 in advance, $25 at door. Purchase tickets: SnazzyProductions.com
Kuumbwa Jazz Center Honor Band. Gilbert’s on the Wharf, Monterey 1:30 p.m. Free.
Santa Cruz Aids Walk. Starts at Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf. 9:30 a.m.
5th Annual Walk to Stop the Silence. Walk for child abuse awareness. Starts at Watsonville Plaza. 11 a.m.
Sunday, April 3
Barbara Lopez Group. The Crêpe Place. 6 p.m. Free.
Introduction to Nonviolent Communication. Learn how to resolve issues in a non-violent way. NVC Santa Cruz’s Center for Compassion. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Ensemble Monterey Chamber Orchestra presents: Five’s a Crowd. First Congregational Church of Santa Cruz. 7 p.m.
Chris Robinson Brotherhood Tour. Moe’s Alley. 8 p.m. Ages 21+.
Monday, April 4
Concert: Ani DiFranco. Rio Theatre. 8 p.m. $39.50.
Movie Nite: “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”. The Crêpe Place. 9 p.m.
Stanley Clarke Band. Stanley Clarke, 2011 Grammy Award Winner for Best Contemporary Jazz Album, performs. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. $28 in advance, $31 at door.
The Writer’s Journey with Laura Davis. Bookshop Santa Cruz. 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 5
Crosby and Nash. Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. 7 p.m. Prices vary. Purchase tickets at the Civic Auditorium box office or SantaCruzTickets.com.
You’re Not Losing Your Mind; You May Be Losing Your Hormones! Learn how to handle your hormones and take control of your life naturally. McCollum Wellness Center. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Strap-On 101. Pure Pleasure 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 at door.
Diversity Center Dine-out Fundraiser at Shadowbrook. 5 to 9 p.m. 30 Percent of proceeds will go to center, 1750 Wharf Road.
Susie Bright, Big Sex Little Death. Book signing. Bookshop Santa Cruz 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 6
Swing Dance Lessons and Dance Party. Palomar Ballroom. 7:30 p.m.
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