Oct
9
Art for Healing: Using the power of the creative process to provide support, insight and a deeper relationship with yourself in a safe and nurturing…
Wellness
Art & Culture
Santa Cruz Scene: What's happening in Santa Cruz County
From the waves to the redwoods, it's all happening here.
Santa Cruz Scene (santacruzscene.com) is a free daily calendar of in-person events across Santa Cruz County, California.
See what's on this weekend →In-person only, on purpose. Everything here is something you can actually show up to. No screens, no streams.
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Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM
The Kick Off - Sonivore Listening Lounge
📍 Sonivore · Downtown Santa Cruz · $25
THE KICK OFF is a one-night fundraiser for the Sonivore Listening Lounge at 701 Front Street. DJs, live performances, visual art by Made Fresh Crew…
Art & Culture
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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★ Featured
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · Humble Sea at The Wharf
House on the Wharf
House on the Wharf is a free, all ages afternoon and evening of music, food, and beer at Humble Sea on the Santa Cruz Wharf…
Music
📍 Beach & Boardwalk
★ Featured
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · Rio Theatre for the Performing Arts
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Adventure Night
Rio Theatre & Sante Adairius Midtown Portal team up to support Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship Join us for the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival…
Art & Culture
📍 Midtown
Coming up
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · Stockwell Cellars
Ripatti Rose Band
Ripatti & Rose - Live at Stockwell Cellars
Music
📍 Westside
Music
Coming up
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · Kissed By an Angel Wines
Live Music Fridays and Saturdays
Enjoy live music from location musicians every Friday and Saturday. Venue is 21+ with wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options.
Music
📍 Scotts Valley
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Friday, October 967 events on today. No plans required, just go. See the full day →
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Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
📍 Growing Up in Santa Cruz
Family
9:00 AM
$8600
Certified Massage Therapist Program
📍 Cypress Health Institute
Community
9:00 AM
FREE
Wilder Ranch State Park: Guided Coastal Birding Walk
📍 Wilder Ranch State Park
Outdoors
9:30 AM
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Evergreen Volunteer Days
📍 Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
Community
10:30 AM
$26.45
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
📍 Roaring Camp Railroads
Cultural Event
11:00 AM
See listing
What Got You Here WILL Get You There
📍 Capitola Branch Library
Community
11:00 AM
See listing
What Got You Here WILL Get You There - Approaching the Job Search Over 55
📍 Capitola Branch Library
Community
11:00 AM
See listing
Bridge Club @ La Selva Beach
📍 La Selva Beach Branch Library
Community
11:00 AM
See listing
Knitting @ Live Oak
📍 Live Oak Branch Library
Community
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Showing 30 of 84 upcoming events · Art & Culture · from 2026-10-09 · to 2026-10-16
Oct
9
We will be hosting the Open Studios Preview Exhibition, showcasing the work of all the 330+ Santa Cruz County Open Studios Artists who are participating…
Oct
9
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
📍 UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
🕒 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · FREE
Carlos Motta’s When Time Stands Still, the artist’s second solo show with the IAS, features new and recent installations, videos, and sculptures highlighting the artist’s…
Oct
9
UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition
📍 UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
🕒 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · FREE
“Ni de aquí, ni de allá” (“neither from here, nor there”), is a phrase commonly used by bilingual, bicultural communities. In the exhibition the phrase…
Oct
9
Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers, and Scout family and friends, you're invited to experience this exciting overnight event! Includes: • Camping under the stars on…
Oct
9
The SLV Theatre Department is proud to present The Outsiders, a dramatic coming-of-age novel originally written by S.E. Hilton and adapted to stageplay by Christopher…
Oct
9
A live theater production of a murder mystery, offering an evening of intrigue and drama.
Art & Culture
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Oct
9
THE KICK OFF is a one-night fundraiser for the Sonivore Listening Lounge at 701 Front Street. DJs, live performances, visual art by Made Fresh Crew…
Oct
9
Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde
📍 Santa Cruz Veteran's Hall
🕒 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM · $32.5
In the spring of 1895, Oscar Wilde was the most celebrated playwright in London, An Ideal Husband and The Importance of Being Earnest were both…
Oct
9
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm-10pm through October. Opening weekend July 10-11! Experience the magic once again as this beloved art and light installation returns to the…
Oct
9
This nighttime experience will bring you a magical and immersive perspective on the ancient forest at Roaring Camp. During the 0.8-mile loop walk, you will…
Oct
10
This workshop invites participants to spend some offline time reflecting on labor in the AI era by drawing and producing a postcard as a piece…
Oct
10
Writing Circle: Open to the writer in each of us, this group allows for creative exploration in a supportive space right where you are. Each…
Oct
10
Join Saturday Shakespeare at Aptos Library for five lively sessions with guest experts, group readings, and discussions, ending with a shared play viewing. Attend in…
Oct
10
The Zentangle Method is a fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join Certified Zentangle Teacher Lisa Hoesing for an introductory workshop…
Oct
10
Explore the northern portion of Santa Cruz County through visiting the studios of artists in the area. Both days this weekend from 11 to 5…
Community
Art & Culture
Oct
10
Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers, and Scout family and friends, you're invited to experience this exciting overnight event! Includes: • Camping under the stars on…
Oct
10
Open Studios Art Tour - 5 Artists at One Location
📍 Martine's Art Studio
🕒 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · See listing
Join Us for 2 Weekends of Art! 205: Martine Mahoudeau, Painting 206: David Sunoo, Jewelry, Metalsmithing 207: Lynn Jaye, Painting 208: Martina Goulart, Painting 209…
Oct
10
We will be hosting the Open Studios Preview Exhibition, showcasing the work of all the 330+ Santa Cruz County Open Studios Artists who are participating…
Oct
10
Explore artists’ working spaces throughout North County, from Santa Cruz neighborhoods to mountain communities. Meet makers and discover a range of techniques and media.
Family
Art & Culture
Oct
10
UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition
📍 UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
🕒 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · FREE
“Ni de aquí, ni de allá” (“neither from here, nor there”), is a phrase commonly used by bilingual, bicultural communities. In the exhibition the phrase…
Oct
10
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
📍 UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
🕒 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · FREE
Carlos Motta’s When Time Stands Still, the artist’s second solo show with the IAS , features new and recent installations, videos, and sculptures highlighting the…
Oct
10
The SLV Theatre Department is proud to present The Outsiders, a dramatic coming-of-age novel originally written by S.E. Hilton and adapted to stageplay by Christopher…
Oct
10
A live theater production of a murder mystery, offering an evening of intrigue and drama.
Art & Culture
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Oct
10
★ Featured
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Adventure Night
📍 Rio Theatre for the Performing Arts
🕒 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · $24
Rio Theatre & Sante Adairius Midtown Portal team up to support Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship Join us for the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival…
Oct
10
Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde
📍 Santa Cruz Veteran's Hall
🕒 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM · $32.5
In the spring of 1895, Oscar Wilde was the most celebrated playwright in London, An Ideal Husband and The Importance of Being Earnest were both…
Oct
10
Damien Jurardo at Felton Music Hall on Saturday, October 10th 2026 Tickets: https://tixr.com/e/191035
Oct
10
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm-10pm through October. Opening weekend July 10-11! Experience the magic once again as this beloved art and light installation returns to the…
Oct
10
This nighttime experience will bring you a magical and immersive perspective on the ancient forest at Roaring Camp. During the 0.8-mile loop walk, you will…
Oct
10
SPAM New Media Festival Night 2: Sunken Cages + Rohan Chander & Scott Li + Ava Koohbor
📍 Indexical
🕒 9:00 PM · See listing
SPAM New Media Festival continues with performances by electronic percussionist Sunken Cages, collaborative duo Rohan Chander & Scott Li, and artist / instrument builder Ava…
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