Weekend arts and events span Santa Cruz, El Paso

Weekend arts and entertainment options include Capitola’s Plein Air Festival, where more than 40 artists will compete in a timed outdoor painting challenge, as well as Santa Cruz performances of Noel Coward’s comedy “Blithe Spirit” and a retrospective honoring artist James Mazzeo, known for his work with Neil Young and other musicians. El Paso’s weekend listing features A Christmas Fair Wish Upon a Starry Christmas at the convention center. Sanibel Recreation’s November calendar includes dance and tumbling classes, Alzheimer’s education events and the start of a native gardening workshop series.