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On campus
Sunday, May 28
Orphanage Tennis Day
The Santa Clara tennis teams are providing a free tennis clinic, exhibition doubles match and day of fun for 20 to 30 youths from the local orphanage Alliance for Community. Campus tennis courts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, May 31
Music at Noon
Son Santa Clara, the Afro Cuban Percussion Ensemble and the Classical Guitar Ensemble of the university will perform an hour of music of Cuba's Oriente province. Music and Dance Facility, Recital Hall at noon. Cost: Free
June 2-4, 6-10
Once On This Island
Set in the French Antilles, this Caribbean-flavored score combines rousing upbeat numbers and poignant ballads for a highly original adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid." Tuesday-Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. in Mayer Theatre. Cost: $5 students, $12 to $16 faculty and general. Box office: (408) 554-4015
Saturday, June 3
International Rugby Match
The USA Rugby Men's National Team plays against Ireland and New Zealand in the fourth annual Barclays Churchill Cup of Rugby June 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. and June 7 at 7:30 p.m. Buck Shaw Stadium. Cost: Ticket prices vary. Santa Clara Ticket Office: (408) 554-4660
Wednesday, June 7
Music at Noon
Saxophone professor Kristen Strong, a member of the Nuclear Whales Saxophone Orchestra, performs an hour of jazz music. Music and Dance Facility, Recital Hall. Cost: Free. More information: www.nuclearwhales.com
Now - July 1
de Saisset Exhibit
"The Innocents: Headshots" photographs by Taryn Simon & "A Life Reclaimed: The Journey of Recent Exoneree Alan Crotzer" photographs by Vance Jacobs. Cost: Free
Music
May 27 to 28
14th Annual Blues Festival
Two eight-hour days in Santa Cruz filled with authentic blues featuring B.B. King, Coco Montoya, Los Lobos, John Hiatt and more. Where: Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd., Aptos. More information: www.santacruzbluesfestival.com
Thursday, June 1
Alkaline Trio
At the Fillmore in San Francisco at 8 p.m. More information: www.thefillmore.com
Les Claypool
At The Warfield in San Francisco at 8 p.m. Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com
June 3 to 4
30th Annual Union Street Festival
This festival features 200 artists, 20 gourmet food booths, live entertainment on two stages, bistro style cafes, wine and beer gardens and a large family adventure area. The event lasts from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Union Street between Steiner and Gough Streets, San Francisco. Cost: Free
Sunday, June 18
Snow Patrol
At The Warfield in San Francisco at 8 p.m. Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com
The Black Crowes
With Robert Randolph & The Family Band and Drive-By Truckers at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View at 6:30 p.m. More information: www.shorelineamp.com
Friday, June 23
Free Friday Night Bands
Pepsi presents free music from the '60s, '70s and '80s every Friday on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk's beach bandstand. More information: www.beachboardwalk.com
Summer Flicks
* X-Men: The Last Stand (May 26)
* The Break-Up (June 2)
* The Omen (June 6)
* Superman Returns (June 30)
* Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (July 7)
* Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (Aug. 4)
* Snakes on a Plane (Aug. 18)
WEEKEND FORECAST
(Sat. 67ð/51ð, Sun. 72ð/54ð)
21 days until summer!