Carol Selter: Personal Hiker - Artist Carol Selter went hiking for people too busy to hike for themselves made photo books of their hikes, photographed them reviewin their books, and this installation exhibits those photographs, the books, the hikes and those she hiked for. Reception and artist¹s talk: Thu Feb 18, 5:30-7:30pm. Through March 5. Free admission. Cabrillo College Gallery, 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos (Santa Cruz), 831.479.6308.

It Happened One Night - Opener in a new library system sponsored series of '30s-themed films; Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert star in this romance/road trip classic. Wed., Feb. 10, 1:30pm. Free. Aptos Library, 7695 Soquel Dr, Aptos (Santa Cruz), 831.688.5688.

Open Mic - Monthly open mic for musicians, poets, magicians and other artists of all ages to perform before a live audience; refreshments provided. Sign-up 7pm; performances, 7:30pm. Second Wednesday of every month, 7pm. Donations accepted., 831.689.0670. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County, 6401 Freedom Blvd, Aptos (Santa Cruz).

Monthly Gardeners' Club Meeting - General second-Thursday club meeting and information exchange; the clubs' monthly plant sale offers economical plants, books and gardening-related items. Second Thursday of every month, 7-9pm. Free; $12 to join Gardeners' Club, 831.475.0991. Aptos Grange Hall, 2555 Mar Vista Dr, Aptos (Santa Cruz), 831.688.3974.

Free Kids' Story Hour - The store holds this event weekly; children of all ages welcome. Fridays, 10:15am. Free. Bookworks Aptos, 36 Rancho Del Mar Center, Aptos (Santa Cruz), 831.688.4554.

Chess Club - Led by Dana Mackenzie. Ages 6 and up. Fridays, 3:30pm. 831.420.5309. Aptos Library, 7695 Soquel Dr, Aptos (Santa Cruz), 831.688.5688.

Intensely Romantic Celebration of Love - Love that embraces all genders, orientations, ages and scopes is the theme, with sultry torch singers, slow dancing, kissing booth, appetizers, sparkling drinks and wine. A fundraiser for Santa Cruz Cuba Caravans’ challenge to the travel ban and blockade against Cuba.  Fri., Feb. 12, 7-10pm. $25 per person. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County, 6401 Freedom Blvd, Aptos (Santa Cruz).

Tales of Love and Exotic Places - Lars Johannesson directs a quartet from the SC Chamber Players performing romance-themed works by Louise Farrenc, Sigfried Karg-Elert,Maurice Ravel, Amy Beach, David Loeb, and Elizabeth Raum. Sat., Feb. 13, 8pm and Sun., Feb. 14, 3pm. $10-$20. Christ Lutheran Church, 10707 Soquel Dr, Aptos (Santa Cruz), 831.688.5727.

Irish Jam Sessions - Medium speed. Second Sunday of every month, 7-9pm. Free. Britannia Arms, 8017 Soquel Dr, Aptos (Santa Cruz), 831.688.1233.

Wine Tasting - Every Monday night, local winemakers pour wine, along with appetizers and a jazz trio to set the mood. Mondays, 6-8pm. 831.688.8654. Bayview Hotel, 8041 Soquel Dr, Aptos (Santa Cruz).

Writing Group - An ongoing drop-in group open to all levels of writers, these sessions offer in-group writing exercises and review of writing attendees bring in; the third Wed of each month except August. More information: 831.475.4221. Thu., Feb. 18, 9:30-11:30pm, Thu., March 18, 9:30-11:30pm and Third Thursday of every month, 1-3pm. Free, 831.475.4221. Aptos Library, 7695 Soquel Dr, Aptos (Santa Cruz), 831.688.5688.