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Sun, Aug 9, 2026 Β· Avalon Visions

Second Sunday AVALON VISIONS PSYCHIC FAIR

Come to the Second Sunday AVALON VISIONS PSYCHIC and HEALING ARTS FAIR where an array of intuitive professionals is available for your consultation, as well as market stalls filled with inspiring good for purchase. Join us for good vibes the Second Sunday of every month at 2815 Porter Street in Soquel. See you there!

Festivals πŸ“ Soquel
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Sun, Aug 9, 2026 Β· Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center

Take Out: Rhythms Within

Take Out: Rhythms Within performance at Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center.

Art & Culture πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
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Sun, Aug 9, 2026 Β· Discretion Brewing

Whiskers & Brews

12:00-3:00pm Animal Shelter Relief is coming back to our Beer Garden! Grab a beer, meet adorable adoptable animals, and learn about what ASR does to help our local furry friends. Stay for live music afterwards from 3-5pm! ASR is an all-volunteer, non-profit, 501(c)(3) animal rescue based in Santa Cruz, CA. Their mission is to relieve overcrowded animal shelters through rescue, thereby reducing euthanasia. Formed in 2008, Amy Strickland along with 2 former co-workers from the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter started Animal Shelter Relief rescue, the ONLY local animal rescue focusing on cats and special needs animals, that existed at the time. The founders knew what help was needed at the County Animal Shelter and formed a rescue to meet those needs and relieve the overcrowding.

Music πŸ“ Soquel
Music
Coming up
Sun, Aug 9, 2026 Β· Westside Locations

Chamber Choir Auditions

Beati Quorum, a new and growing Ensemble, is seeking new local members. Beati Quorum is a small, hybrid professional / volunteer ensemble based in Santa Cruz. We focus on a cappella singing, Renaissance through contemporary works, and collaborations with artists from our local network to international groups. Visit www.beatiquorum.org to set up an audition today.

Music πŸ“ Westside

β˜€οΈ Happening today

Sunday, August 9

53 events on today. No plans required, just go.

12:00 AM
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Summer Beer Sails
πŸ“ Discretion Brewing
Food & Drink
12:00 AM
See listing
Weekend with Shakespeare
πŸ“ UCSC Arboretum
Art & Culture
1:00 AM
See listing
Weekend With Shakespeare
πŸ“ UC Santa Cruz
Education
8:00 AM
$102.2
Tri Santa Cruz
πŸ“ Cowell Beach
Community
9:00 AM
See listing
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - Highlights Loop Guided Hike
πŸ“ Visitor Center | Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Outdoors
9:00 AM
$59
Dynomite Farm: Private Dahlia U-Cut Experience
πŸ“ Dynomite Farm
Community
9:00 AM
FREE
Live Oak: Farmers Market
πŸ“ Live Oak Farmers’ Market
Markets
9:00 AM
FREE
Live Oak Farmers' Market
πŸ“ East Cliff Village
Markets
9:00 AM
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Downtown Santa Cruz: Antiques Faire
πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Faire
Markets

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4 upcoming events Β· BIPOC Β· from 2026-08-09 Β· to 2026-08-16

Aug
15

Henry Cowell Redwoods SP: Basket Weaving Workshop

πŸ“ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
πŸ•’ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Β· FREE

During this program, you will be introduced to a craft used by indigenous peoples around the world: coiled basketry. CA basketry is some of the most ornate in the world, and this opportunity will pique your interest in learning more about, and supporting traditional arts. This 2-hour workshop will teach you how to weave your very own basket out of local Ponderosa Pine needles! Not recommended for children under the age of 12. All materials are supplied, and no previous experience is necessary. The class size is limited to 15. Please click the orange button above to register ahead. Although this event is free, it costs $10 to park in a state park. Hold on to your receipt! Once you pay to park at one state park for the day, it is good for all of the state parks! There are 14 state parks in Santa Cruz County alone!

Aug
15

Santa Cruz Mission SHP Guided Adobe Tour

πŸ“ Santa Cruz
πŸ•’ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Β· See listing

Staff offers a guided adobe tour centered on the experiences of Native communities in the Santa Cruz mission providing insight into daily life, cultural change, and the impacts of the mission system. Visitors will gain a deeper understanding of the resilience and enduring presence of Indigenous people in the region. Reservation Link:

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