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Thursday, July 23 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creativity time for teens and tweens at the library!
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Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Phamily Time!
📍 Woodhouse Blending & Brewing · Downtown Santa Cruz · See listing
Phamily Time, presented by Phreeborn is back with a summer edition you won’t want to miss. There will be something for everyone, so bring the whole phamily! Get tickets for the whole day celebration here: TICKETS
Music
Festivals
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
Square Dance Santa Cruz
We are thrilled to return for our monthly SANTA CRUZ SQUARE DANCE ✨! 5:30pm old time tunes jam (bring your instrument!) This event is FREE (but please consider donating to support the band!)
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
SC Beach Boardwalk: Free Minecraft Movie on the Beach
Every Friday night on the beach in front of the Colonnade, bring your family and your blanket or low-back chair to experience the ultimate movie night! Watch your favorite movies while munching on mouthwatering Boardwalk treats, from kettle corn and saltwater taffy to corn dogs and turkey legs. Seating is first come, first served and each movie will have a 15-minute intermission. June 12, 2026: The Lost Boys June 19, 2026: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off June 26, 2026: Kicking and Screaming July 10, 2026: 13 Going on 30 July 17, 2026: Back to the Future July 24, 2026: A Minecraft Movie July 31, 2026: Jurassic Park August 7, 2026: The Goonies
Art & Culture
📍 Beach & Boardwalk
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Tue, Jul 28, 2026 · Stevenson College
Movie Night Under the Stars: Screening “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”
The DSAS Center for Leadership and Involvement and Summer Edge invite you to join us for our Movie Night Under the Stars event screening “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”: Date: Tuesday, July 28th Screening Time: Event entry begins at 7:30 p.m. | Movie starts at 8:00 p.m. Location: Stevenson College Knoll *Bring your own blanket! Limited chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.* Free movie snacks will be available! For any questions or accommodations, please email [email protected] . You Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all, consistent with state and federal law, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service, faculty program, or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities. To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications .
Education
📍 UCSC
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Thu, Jul 30, 2026 · Santa Cruz Harbor Beach
Free Beach BBQ Parties and Concerts
Every Thursday throughout the summer, enjoy a family-friendly party on the beach at no charge! There will be local bands and DJs performing on the outdoor stage, providing music for dancing and socializing. There will be BBQ food and drinks for purchase all in a beachside setting providing stunning views of the ocean and Walton Lighthouse. Parking is limited in the area, so consider enjoying a free water taxi ride from other parking areas! 2026 Lineup: May 21, 2026: Sambada May 28, 2026: Space Heater June 4, 2026: James Durbin & The Lost Boys June 11, 2026: Ancestree June 18, 2026: Jive Machine June 25, 2026: Cake by the Ocean July 2, 2026: Ripatti Rose Band July 9, 2026: Extra Large July 16, 2026: Fishhook July 23, 2026: Harry & The Hitmen July 30, 2026: Matt Masih & The Messengers August 6, 2026: The Houserockers August 13, 2026: The Joint Chiefs August 20, 2026: La Familia August 27, 2026: Alex Lucero Band September 3, 2026: Sambada
Food & Drink
📍 Seabright & Harbor
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Thursday, July 2376 events on today. No plans required, just go.
8:18 AM
FREE
Chamber Choir Now Auditioning
📍 Rotating
Music
8:30 AM
$400
Art and Science in Nature Summer Camp
📍 Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Outdoors
9:00 AM
$895
Summer Production (3-weeks): Moana Jr
📍 All About Theatre
Art & Culture
9:00 AM
$59
Dynomite Farm: Private Dahlia U-Cut Experience
📍 Dynomite Farm
Community
9:00 AM
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BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE SEWING (6/6)
📍 Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
Community
9:00 AM
$345
Summer Production (1-week): Moana Jr.
📍 All About Theatre
Art & Culture
10:00 AM
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Chen, X. (STAT) – Changepoint Detection and Clustering Methods for Multivariate Time Series and Attributed Networks
📍 UC Santa Cruz
Education
10:00 AM
$32
Santa Cruz Beach Train
📍 Roaring Camp Railroads
Family
10:00 AM
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CLAY INDEPENDENT LAB TIME
📍 Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
Art & Culture
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Jul
23
Far West Fungi’s Santa Cruz Store & Café is launching Myco-Mixers – Enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, and fungi! Each Myco-Mixer will feature complimentary bites, product samples, and happy hour discounts on café favorites. Guests can meet the Far West Fungi team, learn about unique mushroom products, and discover new flavors to take home. Head Far West in Santa Cruz each week to taste house-made tacos, explore featured products, and find your new favorite mushroom treats. Whether you’re a foodie, mushroom enthusiast, or just looking for a fun Thursday outing, Myco-Mixers are the perfect way to experience local one-of-a-kind flavors!
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Thursday, July 23 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm Play Mahjong with fellow enthusiasts! Beginners welcome with weekly Hong Kong Style lessons. Other styles offered too. Tiles provided or bring your own.
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Jul
23
Mark Van Haren – '70s pop-soul
📍 Jack O'Neil Restaurant and Lounge
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM · See listing
Step back into the golden era of ’70s pop-soul with Mark Van Haren—guitarist, vocalist, and lifelong devotee of the music that made AM radio magic. Raised on Stevie Wonder, Hall & Oates, Al Green, James Taylor, Steely Dan, Bill Withers, Bacharach, and the Beatles, Mark brings that era’s warmth, melody, and heart to life. His sets blend rich vocals, rhythmic guitar, and harmonically complex arrangements, mixing familiar-but-forgotten favorites like “Baby Come Back” with soulful deep cuts such as “Knocks Me Off My Feet.” Every song is chosen for connection—music that feels good, hits deep, and brings audiences together.
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Jul
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Thursday, July 23 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713
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Thursday, July 23 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Bring your decks and get ready to play
Jul
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Thursday, July 23 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713
Jul
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Thursday, July 23 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu.
Jul
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Thursday, July 23 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713.
Jul
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R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail @ Downtown
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 4:00 PM · See listing
Thursday, July 23 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713
Jul
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Thursday, July 23 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Felton Branch Library! Age 6+
Jul
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Are you interested in learning about technology? Visit us during our weekly Tech Café program where you have the opportunity to get basic tech-related questions answered and test a new piece of technology. This program will take place on Thursdays from 4:30-6:30pm at the Main Library (unless otherwise indicated). The technology we demo will change each month; here is a list of what technology will be featured: - January (program starts on the 15th): Doodle Pens - February: Makey Makeys (circuit boards) - March: 3D Printer - April: Spheros (programmable robots) - May: Cricut - June: Glowforge - laser cutter (This program will take place at the Freedom Branch) - July: iPad Stop Motion movies - August: Spheros (programmable robots) - September: 3D Printer - October: Doodle Pens - November: Cricut - December: Makey Makeys (circuit boards) Audience: All Ages ¿Le interesa aprender sobre tecnología? Visítanos durante nuestro programa semanal Tech Café, donde tendrás la oportunidad de obtener respuestas a preguntas básicas relacionadas con la tecnología y probar una nueva tecnología. Este programa se llevará a cabo los jueves de 4:30 a 6:30pm en la Biblioteca Principal (a menos que se indique otro horario o lugar). La tecnología que mostraremos cambiará cada mes; las tecnologías que se presentarán: - enero (el programa comienza el día 15): Doodle Pens - febrero: Makey Makeys (placas de circuitos) - marzo: Impresora 3D - abril: Spheros (robots programables) - mayo: Cricut - junio: Glowforge - cortadora láser (este programa se llevará a cabo en la sucursal Freedom) - julio: iPad Stop Motion (películas) - agosto: Spheros (robots programables) - septiembre: Impresora 3D - octubre: Doodle Pens - noviembre: Cricut - diciembre: Makey Makeys (placas de circuitos) Audiencia: Para todas las edades
Jul
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Event date: July 23, 2026 Event Time: 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM Location: 275 Main Street, Suite #100 Watsonville, CA 95076
Jul
23
Tech Café: iPad Stop Motion Movies
📍 Main Library - 275 Main Street
🕒 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM · See listing
Learn to create stop-motion movies using iPads at Watsonville Main Library. Part of a weekly Tech Cafe series.
Jul
23
No Gods Hardcore Show Alex Bottomlining
Jul
23
Go explore the harbor shops, restaurants and experiences with very little car traffic! Passengers may be picked up and dropped off at the following locations: X1 Gate (northeast harbor) AA Dock (southwest harbor) Launch Ramp (southeast harbor) Please visit the Port District’s website to view the map for all water taxi pick-up and drop-off locations in the harbor. Visitor parking is available for water taxi passengers in the north harbor near X Dock.
Jul
23
Thursday, July 23 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm Stop by each week for a new creative craft.
Jul
23
Persephone Restaurant Thursday Night Pasta Special
📍 Persephone Restaurant
🕒 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM · $40
Every Thursday along with our regular menu we offer a prix fixe pasta dinner! Enjoy three courses starting with a fresh farmers market mixed green salad, your choice of Pappardelle Bolognese, Truffled Tortiglioni or our seasonal risotto. Finish with a scoop of our housemade chocolate gelato or seasonal sorbet. Three courses for $40!
Jul
23
A weekly Congo dance class in Santa Cruz. Participants learn traditional African dance movements in a group setting at The 418 Project.
Jul
23
Thursday, July 23 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm ¡Una hora de cuentos en español!
Jul
23
Conversations in Español - Community club to foster fluency
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 5:30 PM · See listing
Thursday, July 23 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm This club is designed for intermediate-level participants, so if you're just starting out, you might find it a bit challenging at first.
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Jul
23
Motion Pacific: Adult Intermediate Modern
📍 Motion Pacific at The 418 Project
🕒 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM · See listing
This is Motion Pacific's Adult Intermediate Modern class for adult dancers.
Jul
23
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Square Dance Santa Cruz
📍 Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
🕒 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM · See listing
We are thrilled to return for our monthly SANTA CRUZ SQUARE DANCE ✨! 5:30pm old time tunes jam (bring your instrument!) This event is FREE (but please consider donating to support the band!)
Jul
23
A full production of the contemporary musical Dear Evan Hansen, staged with a cast and creative team. A powerful story about connection, grief, and belonging.
Jul
23
Live music on the beach from Harry & The Hitmen, plus BBQ and cold drinks. Free outdoor entertainment with a seaside vibe.
Jul
23
Crow’s Nest: Free Beach BBQ Parties and Concerts
📍 Santa Cruz Harbor Beach
🕒 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM · FREE
Every Thursday throughout the summer, enjoy a family-friendly party on the beach at no charge! There will be local bands and DJs performing on the outdoor stage, providing music for dancing and socializing. There will be BBQ food and drinks for purchase all in a beachside setting providing stunning views of the ocean and Walton Lighthouse. Parking is limited in the area, so consider enjoying a free water taxi ride from other parking areas! 2026 Lineup: May 21, 2026: Sambada May 28, 2026: Space Heater June 4, 2026: James Durbin & The Lost Boys June 11, 2026: Ancestree June 18, 2026: Jive Machine June 25, 2026: Cake by the Ocean July 2, 2026: Ripatti Rose Band July 9, 2026: Extra Large July 16, 2026: Fishhook July 23, 2026: Harry & The Hitmen July 30, 2026: Matt Masih & The Messengers August 6, 2026: The Houserockers August 13, 2026: The Joint Chiefs August 20, 2026: La Familia August 27, 2026: Alex Lucero Band September 3, 2026: Sambada
Jul
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INSPIRED BY NATURE: BEGINNING HANDBUILDING (4/5)
📍 Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
🕒 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM · See listing
0 booked, 7 available Kathryn Pierno
Jul
23
Join us at Bargetto Winery in Soquel on Thursday evenings for Live Music and Wine! 6-8PM No cover charge. Wine by-the-glass for purchase. Food will be available for purchase by ItaliaFire Open seating, no reservations required. No outside food is permitted. For more info please call: (831) 475-2258 ext. 110
Jul
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Head to Bargetto Winery’s creekside courtyard in Soquel on Thursday evenings for Live Music and Wine! There is no cover charge and wine by the glass and light snacks are available for purchase. May 7, 2026: Alex Lucero May 14, 2026: James Durbin May 21, 2026: The Joint Chiefs May 28, 2026: Sambada June 4, 2026: Alex Lucero June 11, 2026: The Breaux Show June 18, 2026: Beach Cowboys June 25, 2026: The Joint Chiefs July 2, 2026: Alex Lucero July 9, 2026: James Durbin July 16, 2026: 10 O’Clock Lunch Band July 23, 2026: Highwater Blues July 30, 2026: The Joint Chiefs August 6, 2026: TBD August 13, 2026: TBD August 20, 2026: TBD August 27, 2026: TBD September 3, 2026: TBD
Jul
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Tacos and Tapas: Celebrate local talent, one bite at a time, while supporting the small businesses in the community! Watsonville, CA- June 9, 2026- El Pájaro Community Development Corporation (El Pájaro CDC) is excited to present Tacos & Tapas, a lively community celebration taking place at our Commercial Kitchen Incubator. This signature fundraising event brings people together to embrace cultural diversity, savor incredible flavors, and support the growth of small businesses. Guests will enjoy an array of unique dishes and refreshments, with all proceeds directly funding El Pájaro CDC's programs for emerging entrepreneurs. This special evening will feature: An exclusive selection of tacos and tapas Craft beverages from local breweries and wineries Live salsa music by Flor de Caña, where you can dance to vibrant rhythms We are proud to feature over 20 talented food entrepreneurs, celebrating the creativity and passion, each with a unique story rooted in heritage and tradition. Tacos & Tapas is more than just a night of food and entertainment; it is a perfect opportunity to celebrate with friends and community, all while supporting local businesses and honoring the thriving entrepreneurial spirit in our area. Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: El Pajaro CDC Commercial Kitchen Incubator, 412 Riverside Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076 Tickets: $80 per person (General admission and includes 5 tickets for food and/or drinks. Additional tickets available for purchase at the event.) Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Wells Fargo Bank; our Bronze Chef Sponsors, Rebecca and Bud Colligan; and our Sous Chef Sponsor, Bay Federal Credit Union. For sponsorship opportunities email: [email protected]. About El Pájaro CDC: Founded in 1979, El Pájaro Community Development Corporation supports economic development and entrepreneurship through business training, technical assistance, capital and access to other resources. The Commercial Kitchen Incubato
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