First Friday: Art, Food, and Drinks in Santa Cruz

Friday, April 6 in Santa Cruz is the monthly “First Friday Art Tour” with lots of art, food, and drinks to feast on. This free art tour happens every month, rain or shine, at different venues including restaurants and galleries. It was founded by the Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts. Read more about First Friday. Here are a couple highlights for this month.

Hula’s Island Grill and Tiki Room is featuring the photography of Bob Barbour. This exhibit celebrates the 100th First Friday Santa Cruz through 100 classic surf shots dating back to the 1970s. You can combine your First Friday visit with Hula’s Happy Hour since that occurs nightly from 4:30-6:00 and offers $5 pupus, tiki drinks, and wine by the glass.
Hula’s Island Grill & Tiki Room, 221 Cathcart Street (between Cedar and Pacific), Santa Cruz (831) 426-4852.

Annieglass is showing the work of jeweler Kathleen Plate. This exhibit takes place at the Santa Cruz store on Cooper Street; there will be a reception Friday evening and a trunk show on Saturday. Events will include live mural painting, live music, champagne, food, and a special “gift with purchase.” Plus, the Watsonville Annieglass continues to have “Pours and Tours” on Fridays and Saturdays. The studio offers tours at 11:30am and 2:30pm, and wine tasting (for a fee) from 12-4:30pm. Current wines are Malvasia del Fiore, Beauregard Chardonnay, Alfaro Estate Chardonnay, Pandol Pinot Noir, Joullian Zinfandel Sias Cuvee, La Honda Winery Salinian Block, and La Honda Winery Exponent.
Santa Cruz: 110 Cooper Street, 831-427-4260.
Watsonville: 310 Harvest Drive, 831-761-2041 x21.

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