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 - 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) - 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
-- Boomeria Extravaganza
Live Music: The annual Boomeria Organ Concert comprises a unique afternoon with hours of organ music in Boomeria's own Chapel Royal, drinks and snacks, surrounded by the Bonny Doon area forest. This event is a fundraiser and proceeds benefit the continued operation of the Baroque Festival's annual concert season.
Fee: $50 Advance ticket sales onlyTime: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 457.9693 - 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: $40Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 685.8463 - 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
-- Rose, White & Blue 4th of July Parade
Celebration: The Alameda Business Association is presenting the 2nd Annual Rose, White and Blue 4th of July Parade to celebrate our neighborhood, our city and our country. Our street festival is at the conclusion of the parade featuring food booths, jumphouse, carnival booths, dunk tank and much more. Learn about rose culture and have a chance to vote for your favorite rose. Spend the morning enjoying the parade and have fun and food at the festival in the early afternoon. Corner of The Alameda with Hanchett Avenue, San Jose
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 436.8581 - TBA
-- 23rd Annual Connoisseurs' Marketplace
Celebration: This popular festival of the arts celebrates the best of summer in style with live jazz, r & b, rock 'n roll music, juried show with fine art and one-of-a-kind crafts, cooking demos, and much more. Santa Cruz Avenue between El Camino Real & Johnson Street, Menlo Park
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (650) 325.2818 - 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
-- Aptos 4th of July Celebration
Celebration, Live Music: The Cabrillo Lions and Britannia Arms will host the Pancake breakfast at 8017 Soquel Drive from 7:30am-10am and the World’s Shortest Parade will begin at 10am at the corner of Soquel and State Park Drives and continue to the Bay View Hotel. The celebration continues at the Aptos Village Park with food, games & fun for the whole family.
Fee: Free ($5 donation for adults appreciated)Time: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 688.1467 - TBA
-- 2nd Annual "Day at the Winery Country BBQ"
Celebration, Live Music: Enjoy fine wine, a wonderful BBQ dinner at Morgan Hill Cellars. From 4pm-8pm kick-up your heels dancing to live country music provided by the Gary Tackett Band. Families are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Fee includes logo wine glass, one drink ticket & BBQ dinner. Child's plate $5 each. Reservations required. 1645 San Pedro Avenue, Morgan Hill
Fee: $35/$30 MembersTime: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 779.7389
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