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Get Out in Watsonville

Here are five suggestions for things to do in and around Watsonville this weekend.

It's Thursday, which means the weekend is approaching and as always you are wondering what you might do. We've got five suggestions for you that we hope you'll enjoy. There's a lot going on this weekend, in fact you can even get started tonight. So get out and enjoy yourself!

Where/When: , 1934 Main St. Thursday, 4:30-9 p.m.

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Why Go Get a head start on the weekend. Music by Jamin' 97.9 as well as drink specials, food, prizes and giveaways.

Pricing: Whatever you spend

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Where/When: 151 Canterbury Dr., Aptos, Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m.

Why Go: Great opportunity to learn about buying a home for first-time home buyers. You'll get a look at the possibility of affordable home ownership in Canterbury Park in Aptos. Space is limited so please RSVP to 408-843-9271 or 831-465-8300 to reserve your seat.

Pricing: free

Where/When: , 700 S. Green Valley Rd., Watsonville, Saturday, 6 p.m. 

Why Go: Come hear local Monterey Bay Christian artist Teodora George. You will be treated to an evening of inspiring and beautiful music.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: Cabrillo College Crocker Theater, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, Saturday, 8 p.m. 

Why Go: Taiko drumming is like nothing you have ever heard before. Cabrillo College Theatre Arts presents the fourth annual Evening of World Theatre with Watsonville Taiko. Taiko drumming ia a traditional form of Japanese drumming that incorporates elements of martial arts and folk art. Watsonville Taiko is a taiko drumming community of performers and supporters. And that's just the beginning. Go to the show to learn more.

Pricing: $15 general, $12 seniors/students, $10 students

Where/When: Louden Nelson Auditorium, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz; Saturday, doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Why Go: Support Scotts Valley Performing Arts. You'll enjoy yourself, have a good time you'll be doing something for Scotts Valley community arts. Some of the best talent in Santa Cruz County will come together for an evening of song, dance and laughter as Scotts Valley Performing Arts presents its fifth-annual Broadway Cabaret.

Pricing: $20; $15 for students and seniors

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