Santa Cruz Mountains - April Events

• April 3 -- Capitola Village Easter Egg Hunt
  Family Fun: On the beach in front of the Capitola Venetian Hotel, Capitola
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (831) 475.6522

• April 25 -- 14th Annual Rivers of Chocolate Festival
  Festival, Live Music: An afternoon of great food, great wine & great chocolate...sample these delights while exploring the incomparable Mountain Winery, enjoying live music, bidding on live and silent auction items, and helping a good cause. All proceeds benefit the youth programs of EHC LifeBuilders, providing vital programs for homeless youth in Silicon Valley. Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga
  Fee: $60 & $85Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 539.2133

• April 25 -- Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show
  Festival: A spectacular showcase of motorized mechanical marvels from throughout the 20th and 21st centuries — more than 2,000 ultra cool antique, vintage, classic, custom and exotic displays for public viewing. Half Moon Bay Airport on Hwy One, 5 miles north of Hwy 92
  Fee: $20 Adults/$10 Ages 11-17 & 65+/10 & under FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (650) 726.2328

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

• 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

• 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 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

• Every Wednesday, October 1 - April 29 -- Winemaker Wednesdays at Shadowbrook
  Wine or Food Education: Each week Shadowbrook will spotlight a different Santa Cruz Mountain appellation winery, offering its unique wines throughout the week, with half-off special pricing on Wednesdays. The winemaker will be in-house from 5 pm-8pm, flights of wine will be served in the bar and include complimentary hors d'oeuvres. 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola-by-the-Sea
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 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

• Third Saturday of January, April, July and November -- SCM Wine Passport Program
  Wine Education: Location - Participating wineries. We invite you to our extraordinary viticultural region. This is a special opportunity to visit many of the wineries that are not open to the public at other times! Call or check our website for list of participating wineries and other event information.
  Fee: One time fee $40ppTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831)685.VINE(8463)

• Open every third weekend of the month -- Martin Ranch Winery Monthly Wine Tasting
  Wine Education: Discover the unique pleasure of tasting fine wine while touring the winery & learning about the art of winemaking from the winemakers, first-hand. Sample Therese Vineyards & J.D. Hurley brands: Sauv Blanc, Cab Sauv, Merlot, Syrah & Zinfandel. Martin Ranch Winery, 6675 Redwood Retreat Rd., Gilroy.
  Fee: $10/Refund w/purchase, Free to Club Mem.Time: 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