Community Calendar

Save the Date | National Record Store Day at Goodwill Central Coast

Celebrate the culture and nostalgia of old-school vinyl while supporting a mission that changes lives.

Join KDON Showbiz live on site at the Goodwill Central Coast North Davis Store for a special National Record Store Day activation focused on music discovery, community connection, and the real impact of shopping and donating at Goodwill.

Saturday, April 18
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1425 N Davis Rd, Salinas

Be among the first 100 shoppers for a special opportunity drawing to win a rare vinyl record.

Every purchase and donation helps Goodwill Central Coast provide job training, career services, and opportunities for local individuals and families.

Mark your calendar. Bring a friend. Celebrate vinyl. Support your community.

This free, family-friendly community event offers a vibrant and joyful celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) cultures through music, dance, art, and cultural traditions.

The festival will feature dynamic performances by more than 100 artists representing a rich diversity of cultural traditions. Audiences can look forward to an inspiring lineup of performers, including Shinsho Mugen Daiko (Japanese taiko drumming), Clarissa Bitar (Palestinian oud musician), Nā Haumāna (Polynesian music and dance), VietSteps (Vietnamese dance), and the Seaside High School Pacific Islanders Club Dancers. Each ensemble brings powerful storytelling to the stage through rhythm, movement, and cultural expression.

Beyond the performances, attendees will have the opportunity to explore artisan vendors, community organization booths, interactive art activities, and a variety of food offerings. The Moonflower Festival is designed as a welcoming and inclusive space for people of all ages to connect, learn, and celebrate the richness of AAPI cultures.

Visit the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History to explore the beauty and fine details of the natural world around us in this annual spring exhibit featuring works from over 50 local artists in a variety of mediums. Scientific illustration brings to life the intricacies of nature while deepening our knowledge and enriching connections. Every year, "The Art of Nature" exhibit continues to reveal new wonders—just like nature itself—offering fresh inspiration for curious minds. On view March 28 - May, 2026.

Veterans For Peace Chapter 46 will host a free public screening of the powerful documentary Earth’s Greatest Enemy on Saturday, April 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Marina Branch Library Community Room. Justin Loza, Chapter 46 President, will lead a discussion after the film.

Held in recognition of Earth Day, this timely event highlights a largely overlooked driver of global climate change: the U.S. military.

Directed by Abby Martin and Mike Prysner, Earth’s Greatest Enemy investigates the environmental footprint of the Pentagon, which is widely considered the world’s largest institutional polluter. The film reveals how military operations contribute significantly to carbon emissions, water contamination, and ecological destruction worldwide, often operating outside the scope of international climate agreements and public scrutiny.

Through compelling investigative journalism, striking visuals, and firsthand accounts from impacted communities, the documentary challenges audiences to reconsider the true cost of global militarization and its connection to the climate crisis.

Earth’s Greatest Enemy exposes a critical blind spot in the climate conversation. As new offshore drilling and seabed mining proposals emerge along California’s coast, this film helps connect the dots between militarism, fossil fuel expansion, and environmental degradation.

The screening is free and open to the public. Community members, students, and environmental advocates are encouraged to attend.

RSVP: Reserve seats at earths_greatest_enemy_marina.eventbrite.com
For more information and to view the film trailer, visit: EarthsGreatestEnemy.com

The Saint Patrick School Centennial Gala is a historic, once-in-a-century celebration taking place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the elegant San Jose Woman’s Club. Commemorating 100 years of faith, excellence, and community, this premier fundraiser invites alumni, families, and supporters to a "Historic Night" featuring a 5:30 PM cocktail hour followed by dinner. By securing a seat, guests are doing more than attending a celebration; they are investing in the future leaders of San Jose, with all proceeds directly supporting vital initiatives like tuition assistance, campus preservation, and our academic & extracurricular programs. It is a night designed to honor a legendary past while joyfully funding the next century of Shamrock excellence.

Please join us for a night of song, story, & craft featuring Phoebe Vlassis (New Orleans/Athens) and Kit Center (California)

This will be an intimate indoor show. Limited seating!

Seussical ™
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Eric Idle
Based on the Works of Dr. Seuss
Directed by Todd Siff
Choreographed by Deanna Ross
Morgan Stock Stage
April 9-19
Thursday through Saturday at 7pm
Sunday at 2pm

One of the most performed shows in America, Seussical ™ is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

Ticketing
mpc.vbotickets.com
$5 children
$20 regular

Location
The Morgan Stock Stage is located in the MPC Theatre Building on the MPC campus at 980 Fremont Street. You can find the building along Fishnet Road near parking lot B or by following the google maps link
https://maps.app.goo.gl/F8Rf4iaMvBoYWN858

Parking
Plentiful parking is available in Lot B. Parking is free for Spring 2026 performances.

Seating
All seats are general admission.

ADA
The theater has ADA compliant seating. After purchasing your ticket, please contact the box office (mpcboxoffice@mpc.edu) if you need an ADA seat.

Box Office Contact: Shannon Dillon
sdillon@mpc.edu

SEUSSICAL ™
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Please join us for a night of song, story, & craft featuring Phoebe Vlassis (New Orleans/Athens) and Kit Center (California)

This will be an intimate indoor show. Limited seating!

Doors at 6:30, show at 7 pm(ish)

Monterey Bay Aquarium throws climate dance party with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on April 18

Dance untz-untz-under the sea at Monterey Bay Aquarium on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. PT. The Aquarium keeps its doors open late for Sea the Future: A Climate Dance Party, a night of EDM – environmental dance music that is – with marine biologist and author Ayana Elizabeth Johnson.

Sea the future: A Climate Dance Party offers an activity-filled night of fun with a purpose:
• Ticket purchases support Monterey Bay Aquariums conservation programs
• Dance and participate in bar-style trivia at the Kelp Forest exhibit.
• Get down with a silent disco at the Open Sea exhibit.
• Meet Johnson and get green-living tips and advice at the Marine Mammal Gallery.

Admission to the 18+ ages event includes a paperback of Johnson’s book What if we get it right?, small bites and sweets, free wine from Pisoni wines (21+), and beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Event: Sea the Future: A Climate Dance Party with marine biologist and author Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 7-10 p.m. PT
Place: Monterey Bay Aquarium
Ages: 18+
Tickets: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/seathefuture

The 2026 Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival returns with its biggest and best program ever! Fourteen feature films presenting a diverse and engaging variety of stories and opinions will be screened. The film festival opens March 21st and runs through May 28th at various locations. To learn more abou the films and events, visit www.SCJFF.org