GET OUT: Tengo, Tango, To Go

Yo La Tengo

Where/When:8 p.m. Friday at the 1205 Soquel Ave.

What: As bands featuring former rock critics go, Yo La Tengo is at the top of the heap. Leader Ira Kaplan, his wife Georgia Hubley and bassist James McNew have been darlings of the truly alternative movement for two decades. You never know what to expect at a show, and neither do they. But you can be sure it will never be complacent and it will always be rock at the edges.

Price: Tickets are $21. Call Streetlights at 421-9200 or ticketweb.com

Free First Friday Bike Night

Where/When: The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St. Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

What: Bicycle crafts, art, exhibits and history. You can have a  bike-blended margarita, make some bike chain jewelry, and learn more about the history of bike to work week nationwide.

Music at 6:30-8:30 p.m. from steel guitar queen Patti Maxine with Tracy Parker and former Doobie Brother Tiran Porter on the main stage.

Cost: FREE

Where/When: Saturday at the River Street Cafe, 415 River St. from 6:30 p.m. until late.

What: If you want live Latin music and organic Mexican food, this is the place to be. Flamenco guitarist David Jenkins plays at 6:30 p.m. and then Afro Peruvian fusion artists Kumbucheros get the groove going at 8:30 p.m. What this has to do with a Mexican holiday, we're not sure. But the beat is right.

Price: Gratis

Robert Cray

Where/When:, 1205 Soquel Ave. 8 p.m.

What: Cray is a guitarist who takes up the B.B. King mantle to show just how smooth the blues can be. He's a blues guy that even people who hate the blues will love.

Price: $40 with service charge at Pulse Productions.