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Sat, Aug 8, 2026 Β· 4:00 PM

Phamily Time!

πŸ“ Woodhouse Blending & Brewing Β· Downtown Santa Cruz Β· 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 πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz Details β†’
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Thu, Aug 6, 2026 Β· Kuumbwa Jazz

Sylvia Cuenca's Bridging Generations feat. Wallace Roney Jr

In 2026, jazz is often considered an old person’s genre. Let’s face it, it’s not like the jazz clubs are the hot spots all the kids are clamoring to get into. However, Sylvia Cuenca is trying to change that. A powerhouse drummer from the San Francisco and New York scenes, Cuenca is bringing together multiple generations of musicians together to play original numbers as well as standards throughout America’s past. Featuring saxophonist Rico Jones, pianist David Kikoski, Wallace Roney Jr. on trumpet, and bassist Essiet Okon Essiet, they are showing every generation why jazz will never go out of style. -Mat Weir; Good Times Santa Cruz

Music πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Promotional image for Comedy Night! Coming up
Thu, Aug 6, 2026 Β· Woodhouse Blending & Brewing

Comedy Night!

Do not miss this showcase!

Music πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Promotional image for Young and Dead Coming up
Thu, Aug 6, 2026 Β· Felton Music Hall

Young and Dead

Purchase tickets here Show 8pm // 21+ ***This is a standing room general admissions show. There will be a limited number of chairs located in the back of the concert hall. Seating will be first come first served. Bar and food will be open at 5pm.

Music πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Promotional image for Anthony Arya Coming up
Thu, Aug 6, 2026 Β· Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Anthony Arya

Anthony Arya plays the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with his band on the Colonnade stage Thu August 6th 8:30-9:30 pm.

Music πŸ“ Beach & Boardwalk

β˜€οΈ Happening today

Thursday, August 6

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

12:00 AM
See listing
National IPA Day - Laughing Monk
πŸ“ Laughing Monk Brewing
Comedy
12:00 AM
See listing
Submerge - Going Deep in Dance
πŸ“ Santa Cruz Yoga
Art & Culture
9:00 AM
See listing
Joe Melendrez
πŸ“ Christian Retreat Center
Music
9:00 AM
$59
Dynomite Farm: Private Dahlia U-Cut Experience
πŸ“ Dynomite Farm
Community
9:00 AM
See listing
BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE SEWING (2/6)
πŸ“ Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
Community
10:00 AM
See listing
CLAY INDEPENDENT LAB TIME
πŸ“ Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
Art & Culture
10:00 AM
$32
Santa Cruz Beach Train
πŸ“ Roaring Camp Railroads
Family
10:30 AM
See listing
Bilingual Toddler Storytime
πŸ“ Watsonville Civic Plaza
Family
11:00 AM
FREE
Guided Mindfulness for Queers and Friends Hosted by TDC @ TDC
πŸ“ 1117 Soquel Ave.
LGBTQ+

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2 upcoming events Β· Cannabis Β· from 2026-08-06 Β· to 2026-08-13

Aug
7

August First Friday @ Treehouse!

πŸ“ Treehouse Dispensary
πŸ•’ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Β· See listing

Photo: Bella by Brittany Costanzo FIRST FRIDAY at TREEHOUSE! Celebrate the Summer with us! Community over everything. <3 Stop by & enjoy great music, great deals on cannabis, great gift opportunities from local artisans, & great community. πŸ™‚ We offer specials on our featured cannabis brands, discounts on artists who have work on display, and a penny wheel for you to spin when you spend over $50! Specials run all day! Event is from 5 – 8p! Live Music by Billy Reese from 6-7:30pm! NEW Resident Artists on Display: Cole Lemke (aka Chump Magic), Ariel Taylor, Brittany Costanzo, & Mio Kamstra-Brown Featured Local Artisans: β€’ Penning Beads β€’ IrieCycle Arts β€’ Stitch and Story β€’ Baked By Cupc8ke β€’ Holly Waldie β€’ K'an Artisinal β€’ Rainbow.Dot Arts β€’ Jen Raynes Art β€’ NML Sustainable Designs β€’ Featured Cannabis Brands (Some will be here in person!): β€’ Arcata Fire β€’ BLOOM β€’ CLSICS β€’ Daze Off β€’ Give Thanks β€’ Greenline β€’ Habitat β€’ Heavy Hitters β€’ Jetty β€’ Kwik Ease β€’ Maven Genetics β€’ Not Your Fathers β€’ Pabst β€’ Pacific Stone β€’ PLUS β€’ Raw Garden β€’ Shooters β€’ Space Craft β€’ St. Ides β€’ UpNorth β€’ Follow us on Instagram @treehousedispensary_sc! Head to our website for all the details! www.OurTreehouse.io Β· (831) 471-8289 Β· 3651 Soquel Drive, Soquel CA Β· C10-0000105-LIC Β· 21+ only please We can't wait to see you there! πŸ™‚ Swing by to look at the art on our walls & take advantage of our dope deals!

Art & Culture Cannabis πŸ“ Soquel Details β†’
Aug
7
Treehouse

Treehouse Dispensary First Friday

πŸ“ Treehouse Dispensary
πŸ•’ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Β· FREE

Treehouse Dispensary hosts a monthly First Friday event on the first Friday of every month. These events feature live music, local artists, makers, and an art market with up to 20 different vendors, along with shop-wide discounts and community activities. The shop is open 8:00 AM to 9:45 PM daily. We're proud to offer everyday savings for our community: New Members: 10% off your first order Wisdom Discount (65+): 5% off Medical Patients: 10% off Students & Teachers: 20% off with valid ID Veterans: 20% off *Please note that discounts do not stack with other deals. Ask staff for exclusions.

Cannabis Art & Culture πŸ“ Soquel Details β†’

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