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Arts & Entertainment

Get Out in Gilroy: a Film Fest, a Movie and the Limelight

Go to a student film festival, see a play or a movie in the park, play golf as part of a fundraising benefit or go to a wine dinner: our suggestions to Get Out in and around Gilroy this weekend.

Where/When: 452 San Benito St, Hollister, (The Vault) Thursday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Why Go:  Thusrday night will be student movie night, as presented by the San Benito Student Film Festival. Check out some of the best student media produced in the country, and then vote to determine the winners of the contest.

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Pricing: Free

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Where/When: , 2951 Club Drive, Friday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Why Go: If you are a golfer, you should consider playing in this fundaiser that aims to raise $5,000 for a scholarship for a local high school senior.  You get a double benefit — enjoy the game, and help someone out, too. Price includes golf, cart, range balls, lunch and dinner and prizes.  

Pricing: $135 or you can't play, be a sponsor for $100

Where/When: , 7341 Monterey St. Friday, Saturday, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Why Go: Bing your own dinner to this two-act comedy. “Norman, Is That You?” is set in present day New York City, and we watch Ben Chambers live his life as his family goes through a series of unexpected events. After his wife leaves him, and his brother betrays him, he comes to NY to share the news with his son, Norman. That’s where he finds the surprises have just begun! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8:00 p.m.

Pricing: $18

Where/When:  400 Mantelli Drive  (Las Animas Veterans Park, Friday, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. 

Why Go:  The City of Gilroy Recreation Department invites you to a free movie in the park! Food available for purchase. Friday night's movie will be The Benchwarmers. Don't forget to bring a blanket or chairs to sit on.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: , 7400 Monterey St. (on the patio) Saturday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Why Go: Lizarran Tapas Restaurant, Solis Winery, and Frantoio Grove join forces this weekend for 3 courses of tapas featuring Frantoio Grove Olive Oil paired with Solis Wine.  Then comes Paella and Sangria.  

Pricing: $35

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