Near Santa Cruz, the 15th annual Festival at the Cement Ship

When, where: June 7 at Seacliff State Beach, near Santa Cruz.

Highlights: Hats off to the Palo Alto, a 1919 ship sunk off Seacliff beach; ’30s music, dancing, crafts, a cakewalk, games.

Cost: Free.

Info: (831) 685-6444, www.santacruzstateparks.org.

When, where: May 18 along Grand Avenue between Centre City Parkway and Ivy Street.

Highlights: 700 vendors, car show, home improvement area, kids’ rides, animal presentations by San Diego Wild Animal Park, pancake breakfast.

Cost: Free.

Info: (760) 745-8877, www.downtownescondido.com/faire.html.

When, where: May 18, Roaring Camp Railroads, off Graham Hill Road.

Highlights: wine tasting, appetizers, silent and live auction, 40-minute train ride with winemakers pouring local vintages.

Cost: $65 at the door, $20 ages 3 to 20.

Info: (831) 685-8463, www.scmwa.com/calendar.htm.

When, where: May 23 to 26 at locations in Old Sacramento and downtown.

Highlights: More than 100 bands; classic jazz, Latin jazz, zydeco, blues, swing; Kermit Ruffins headlines; swing dancing; washboard concert; Sunday gospel services.

Cost: Tickets range from $10 to $100.

Info: (916) 372-5277, www.sacjazz.com.

When, where: today through Nov. 2, San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado.

Highlights: Retrospective of works by the well-known geologist John Shelton, best known for his aerial photography. It’s being billed as the first public exhibit of Shelton’s works.

Cost: $9, $4 kids 3 to 12.

Info: (619) 255-0217, www.sdnhm.org.

– Amy Hubbard

 itinerary@latimes.com