SANTA CRUZ

Choral Evensong honors Pentecost

Join the Calvary Episcopal Church, 532 Center St., for a traditional Choral Evensong service June 8 at 4:30 p.m., featuring guest organist William Visscher. Music includes Healey Willan’s “Evening Service” in E flat and John Mitchell’s “Preces and Responses.”

An organ recital will follow the service, featuring works by de Grigny, Telemann, Bach, Guilmant, Bingham and Alain. Admission is free, and donations welcome to support recital expenses. Information can be found at calvarysantacruz.org or 831-423-8787.

SANTA CRUZ

Jazz at the downtown library June through August

Santa Cruz Public Libraries invites the community to join the Downtown Library at 224 Church St. and enjoy free jazz music by West Coast musicians with multiple shows running June through August. In memory of her husband, a bassist and jazz singer, Betty Nadeau has created the William H. Nadeau Memorial Fund promoting and rewarding excellence in jazz performance. In partnering with the library, the memorial fund is able to bring the wonderful sounds of live jazz music to the community. All concerts are from noon to 1 p.m. The next Jazz at the Library shows are as follow:

June 6, featuring a spotlight on Duke Ellington, with pianist Jon Dryden, bassist Dan Robbins, Jason Lewis on drums and Andrea Claburn, vocals.

July 5 stars the George Gershwin Songbook, presenting virtuoso pianist Martan Mann and saxophone and flute artist Paul Contos. Musical highlights include “American In Paris,” “Summertime,” “But Not For Me,” “The Man I Love,” “Oh, Lady Be Good!” and “Someone To Watch Over Me.”

Aug. 1 presents “Jazz Guitar’s Renaissance Cowboy” Bruce Foreman and Gary Meek, saxophone and flute artist, both musicians from the Monterey area. They have performed at Kuumbwa, Monterey Jazz Festival and throughout the U.S. as well as internationally.

Mark your calendar and join for a music-filled afternoon of melodic ballads and joyful jazz. For additional information contact Betty Nadeau at 831-438-2242 or the Downtown Branch at 831-427-7713.

CAPITOLA

The Daisy Store hosting Memorial Day sale all week

The Family Service Agency of the Central Coast announced that The Daisy Store, 1601 41st Ave., will celebrate Memorial Day with a weeklong sale. Everything in the store is 50% off. The sale runs from May 26-31. Store hours are Monday 1-4 p.m. and Tuesday to Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed Sundays). For information about how the Daisy nonprofit supports Family Service programs, visit fsa-cc.org/daisy.

BOULDER CREEK

Free classical music concerts in June

Concertino Strings will be presenting two free classical music concerts June 4 at 11:30 a.m. and June 8 at 3 p.m. at Boulder Creek United Methodist, 12855 Boulder St. The theme is “Rise in Harmony.” This music is intended to carry us above the weighty problems of our time to a place where inspiration gives us the energy to stay strong. The 25-piece string orchestra is directed by Joanne Tanner and Renata Bratt, with Robert Jackson as organ soloist and Mary Kay Wilkinson as violin soloist. The concert also includes the ninth String Symphony by Felix Mendelssohn and “Where Falcons Fly” by young Black composer Adrian Sims.

Admission is free, and donations gratefully accepted. Concerts are an hour long and dress is casual. See concertinostrings.com for more information.

SANTA CRUZ

Family Fun Fest at Trinity Presbyterian Church

Enjoy food, activities for all ages and abilities and music by Love Creek band at the Family Fun Fest June 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. hosted by Trinity Presbyterian Church, 420 Melrose Ave. Assisted by Urban Works, festivities begin on Trinity’s lawn on Poplar Avenue and continue indoors and out, including cup cake walk, fishing for prizes, ping pong, shuffleboard and more. There is no charge but donations are accepted. For more information go to trinitypressc.com, email trinitysc@sbcglobal.net or call 831-423-8995.

SANTA CRUZ

Affordable housing webinar

Affordable Housing Now is sponsoring a virtual Affordable Housing Month event May 27 at 6 p.m. Speakers will include Don Lane, AHN member, who will explain the criteria used to define affordability and Tom Graham from Santa Cruz County Housing Authority will discuss how to access affordable housing information and how to apply for available and upcoming affordable housing opportunities.

The event will also highlight two local housing projects that demonstrate how community organizations have stepped up to become part of the solution to the county’s affordable housing crisis. Kyle Kelly will talk about the Santa Cruz City Schools’ housing development for teachers and school employees, and Jim Weller will provide information about Peace Village, a project supported by Peace United Church in Santa Cruz. To register for the free event, visit Housing Santa Cruz County’s Affordable Housing Month calendar of events and click on the link to the AHN event at housingsantacruzcounty.com/affordable-housing-month/affordable-housing-what-it-is-how-to-get-it.

SANTA CRUZ

‘Cinderella’ ballet tickets on sale

Santa Cruz Dance Theater is delighted to present “Cinderella,” a breathtaking full-length ballet, at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., June 21 and 22, with performances at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. each day. Featuring a talented cast of local ballet students alongside accomplished professional dancers from across the country, “Cinderella” promises to be a spellbinding experience for audiences of all ages.

Join the Dance Theater for an unforgettable journey as we follow Cinderella’s transformation from rags to royalty, proving that kindness, courage and a little bit of fairy dust can make dreams come true!mTickets are on sale now at SantaCruzDanceTheater.org.

APTOS

Catch big band jazz with Cabrillo Jazz Ensemble

Come out and hear a live 19-piece band at 7 p.m. Friday at the Crocker Theater at Cabrillo College. Some of the top musicians in Santa Cruz are playing, come out and support live music. Tickets are $15 and $12 for students and senior citizens. Go to cabrillovapa.universitytickets.com for tickets.