The Gilroy Dispatch presents its picks for the five local things
to do for the weekend warrior. Music, food, or fun, South Valley
has it all. Have another event in mind? Feel free to comment to
tell your fellow Gilroyans what’s going on. Here are some
interesting options for the March 25-27 weekend. For movies, local
dining and TV listings, just jump to the bottom of the list.
The Gilroy Dispatch presents its picks for the five local things to do for the weekend warrior. Music, food, or fun, South Valley has it all. Have another event in mind? Feel free to comment to tell your fellow Gilroyans what’s going on. Here are some interesting options for the March 25-27 weekend.
For movies, local dining and TV listings, just jump to the bottom of the list.
Garlic Festival Queen Pageant at Gavilan
The annual Garlic Festival Queen Pageant, which will decide this year’s winner, will take place at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. The queen and her court represent Gilroy at various festivities leading up to the July 29-31 Garlic Festival. Tickets for the pageant are $10 and are available at the Gilroy Garlic Festival office, 7473 Monterey St., or at the door. Details: 842-1625.
Passport Weekend at local wineries
Tour the area’s best wineries during Passport Weekend from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Passports are on sale for $30 and are good for both the spring and fall Passport Weekend. The tickets include a glass and entrance to the wineries. Details: santaclarawines.com.
‘Murder on the Mary Dear’ plays at Solorsano
Ascencion Solorsano Middle School presents a weekend of shows starting at 6:30 p.m. today at 7121 Grenache Way. Cost is $10. Saturday performances at 1 p.m. for $6 and at 6:30 p.m. for $10.
Blue and White Gala Benefit Auction
St. Mary School will hold its 24th annual Blue and White Gala Benefit Auction Saturday at Eagle Ridge Country Club, 2951 Club Drive. The community is invited to this semiformal event. Proceeds from the auction will pay for textbooks and resources. Cost: $65. Details: Kelly Barbazette at 842-0172, kbarbazette@ yahoo.com.
One-act comedies at dinner theater
Limelight Actors Theater Presents “One Way Ticket: One Act Comedies about Airline Travel” Friday and Saturday at Lizarran Tapas Restaurant, 7400 Monterey St. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Cost: $18. Details: Kevin Heath at 472-3292 or visit limelightactors theater.com.
Bonus event:
Corduroy Jim comes to 9Lives
Americana Soul Rock artist Corduroy Jim will perform at 8 p.m. today at 9Lives, 7430 Monterey St. Powder Train will be the opening act. Cost: $10-$12. 21+. Details: 337-1799 or ninelivesclub.com.
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