Good Times does the heavy lifting so you don’t have to. Here are your top Santa Cruz County events for the week. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Artist Meet-Up Being an artist can be a lonely road—all that brooding, all those emotions—so it’s good that there are events where artists can get out of their shell and…
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Heirloom Tomato Tasting in the Country
Perched on the side of a gently sloping hill, Birdsong Orchards, a certified organic farm in Watsonville is abuzz with the sound of chirping birds. “There’s a reason we call it Birdsong Orchards,” laughs Nadine Shaeffer as she leads me across a sprawling field, unheeded by two Nigerian Dwarf goats frolicking nearby in the late afternoon sun.…
New Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee Meets in Santa Cruz
Today marked the first meeting of a new advisory committee tasked with drafting recommendations on medical cannabis cultivation for Santa Cruz County. The 13-member committee, formed under the direction of the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, includes cannabis growers, providers, planners, environmental health officials, legal experts and advocates. Today’s meeting was the first in…
Samba Over to Brazilian Day at Moe’s Alley
Get out your exotic costumes and feather boas; the insanely vibrant and popular Brazilian Day celebration is on September 12 at Moe’s Alley. Headlining the event is Unidos Da Bahia with legendary members from Olodum, famous for their collaboration with Michael Jackson on the single, “They Don’t Care About Us,” from the King of Pop’s album,…
Soaring High at Wings Over Watsonville
This weekend marks the 51st anniversary of the Watsonville Fly-in. While this year’s event has a new name, Wings Over Watsonville, and is scaled down from previous fly-ins; there will be no death-defying aerobatics, the fly-in will continue to offer activities the whole family can enjoy. The event also provides a behind-the-scenes view of the county’s only…
Santa Cruz Dog-Friendly Spots
As a dog owner, it’s unfortunate to see the words “no dogs allowed” when you are about to go into a restaurant or park. Luckily for dog owners, Santa Cruz County is overall, very canine-friendly. There are some places, such as Capitola Beach, where dogs are strictly not allowed, but for every spot where dogs…
Top Events of the Week: Aug. 28-Sept. 1
By the end of the week, the collective mind of Good Times is literally swirling with dates, times and locations. There is simply so many events happening in Santa Cruz County! Where to being? Oh yes, Friday. Here is a list of the top events happening in a neighborhood near you. FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 ‘Iran…
Radical Reels Tour Rolls into Santa Cruz
Get ready all you adrenaline junkies out there because the 39th annual Radical Reels Tour is on its way to Santa Cruz. Over the past three months the Banff Mountain Film Festival has been trailblazing its way through more than 65 locations across the United States and will be stopping at our very own Rio…
Santa Cruz Haunted Places
One of the state’s original counties, Santa Cruz has long attracted ambitious men and women to its Eden-like shores. While the history of Santa Cruz County is spotted with tales of triumph and success, there also tales of tragedy, mystery and failure. Some believe that when tragedy occurs, something is left in its wake; call…
The Lion Fish, the Supper Club and the French Quarter
LionFish SupperClub has become known around town for their Tuesday night pop-up dinners at the Santa Cruz Food Lounge. Many of us have hopped on board to travel the globe with the Fish, as they sample regional cuisines from around the world. The most compelling LionFish pop-up cuisine by far has been Vietnamese street food.…
