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Visit the Monarch Grove at Natural Bridges State Beach for a self-guided family outing during November. Walk the accessible boardwalk to look for overwintering butterflies…
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We are a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing together surf girls from all backgrounds to build community. We meet once per month.
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Welcome to the Art Lounge! Welcome to the Art Lounge, your creative haven for Arts, Crafts, and Drafts. Think of it like a restaurant, but…
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Wednesdays at Abbott Square are a little more exciting with a weekly Trivia Night inside the Front & Cooper bar. Starts promptly at 6:30pm with…
Wednesday's got a little of everything. Out in the San Lorenzo Valley, Roaring Camp Railroads runs the Redwood Forest Steam Train through the redwoods at 10:30am, good for a morning with the kids. Over at Natural Bridges, the Journey for Change Veterans Day Walk starts at 8:30am along the beach. Come evening, head to The Cruz Room for the Bluegrass Jam at 6pm, or catch Matt Masih at Crow's Nest for three bucks. If fingerstyle guitar is more your speed, Pierre Bensusan plays Kuumbwa Jazz downtown at 7:30pm.
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12 upcoming events · Adults 21+ · from 2026-11-11 · to 2026-11-18
Western Wednesday #96 is comin' quick with Kentucky Mule and Jerry B. Logan and The Country Squires! Saddle up and let's go! Wednesday, November 11…
Enjoy live music from location musicians every Friday and Saturday. Venue is 21+ with wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options.
Crash Davidian LIVE at club BITE ME! Bite Me! takes place at Cat Alley Street above The Catalyst. 21+ / 7:00 pm / FREE
Moes Alley presents a special performance from Roger Clyne (founder of Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers) and PH Naffah (founder of The Refreshments)!Friday, November 13…
Enjoy sipping local wines while strolling through our charming shops and boutiques in Capitola by the Sea.
Groovesters! Shake off the cold at Joe's in Boulder Creek! Join us on November 14th from 8:30pm to 11:30pm and warm up those dancin' shoes!…
Context is important. The mid-1980s were caught in homogenization and when Jon Spencer arrived rock and roll was getting a new tuning. Alongside bands like…
Taste great wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains during the Downtown Santa Cruz Fall Wine Walk 2026! The Downtown Santa Cruz Wine Walk is the…
Presenting the Downtown Santa Cruz Fall Wine Walk 2025! Enjoy the heart of the Central Coast to taste great wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains…
Anyone into the alternative country or Americana scene probably already knows about Drag the River. Formed in Fort Collins, Colorado in 1996, it was the…
Moes Alley presents The Goddamn Gallows with special guest King Sickabilly! Tuesday, November 17, 2026Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm$20 in advance // $25 day of…
Moe's Alley presents Two Runner with special guests Dessert Boys (featuring members Shannon and the Clams and La Luz)! Wednesday, November 18, 2026 Doors: 7pm…
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