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BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE SEWING (6/6)
📍 Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
🕒 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · See listing
2 booked, 7 available Katy Kenyon-Abel
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Treehouse
Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Treehouse Dispensary First Friday
📍 Treehouse Dispensary · Soquel · 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
📍 Soquel
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Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · Capitola Village
43rd Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival
Stroll the festival with friends and family, sipping exceptional wines from Santa Cruz Mountain wineries while admiring the artistic talents of over 100 fine artists. Sway to live music and be inspired by local dance groups while taking in the ocean breeze and breathtaking view of the Monterey Bay. Feed your cravings with tantalizing cuisine from local food purveyors, and cruise through the Artisans Marketplace for locally handcrafted goods. If that isn’t enough, Capitola Village is filled with restaurants for every taste and charming boutiques to satisfy a shopper’s dream. Art, wine, music, and gourmet cuisine in the enchanting beach-side setting of Capitola Village…summer’s last hurrah, and truly a weekend in paradise! This event is from 10am to 6pm on Saturday, September 12 and from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, September 13. See link to the event in the orange box above.
Food & Drink
📍 Capitola
★ Featured
Mon, Sep 21, 2026 · The Cruz Room
The Cruz Room: Hosted Board Game Night
The Game Night Collective provides a curated experience. Every Monday night with a library of 30+ board games, guided game teaching, hosted featured games, and prizes! Whether you arrive alone or with a group, the goal is to make it easy to sit down and start playing. Hosted mic’d board games 5 – 8 Trivia 8 – 10
Family
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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Thursday, July 2372 events on today. No plans required, just go.
12:00 AM
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📍 The 418 Project
Art & Culture
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
See listing
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
See listing
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
See listing
CLAY INDEPENDENT LAB TIME
📍 Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
Art & Culture
10:30 AM
See listing
Storytime in the Park: Read and Ride
📍 Watsonville
Outdoors
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27 upcoming events · Community · from 2026-07-23 · to 2026-07-23
Jul
23
A notable new offering for the property, La Bahia has introduced Spa Day Passes, now available via ResortPass (based on availability), granting both travelers and locals access to enjoy the property’s serene spa amenities for a restorative escape by the sea.
Jul
23
Thursday, July 23 2026 10:30am - 11:30am For ages 0-5
Jul
23
Passionate Readers Book Discussion Group @ La Selva Beach
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 11:30 AM · See listing
Thursday, July 23 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm Join our book club every fourth Thursday to explore great reads and share engaging conversations with fellow book lovers.
Jul
23
Thursday, July 23 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Songs and Stories
Jul
23
Step into the MAH's Archives Reading Room during our weekly Open Archives hours. Meet the archivist, see a unique item from the collection on display, and discover where Santa Cruz history is preserved. Please note: Open Archives is an informal drop-in experience, not a time for in-depth research appointments. If you'd like to schedule research time, please contact us in advance by email or phone. We usually pop open the archives every week-though every now and then we take a break. For more information, email [email protected]
Jul
23
Thursday, July 23 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creativity time for teens and tweens at the library!
Jul
23
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
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
23
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
23
Thursday, July 23 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Bring your decks and get ready to play
Jul
23
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
23
Thursday, July 23 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu.
Jul
23
Thursday, July 23 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Felton Branch Library! Age 6+
Jul
23
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
23
Thursday, July 23 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm Stop by each week for a new creative craft.
Jul
23
No Gods Hardcore Show Alex Bottomlining
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
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
El Pájaro CDC invites you to Tacos & Tapas Fundraising Party in Watsonville, CA!
Jul
23
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
Jul
23
Calling all Pokémon enthusiasts! Join us for our Pokémon Club on the fourth Thursday of every month from 6:30-7:30pm at the Main Library. This will be an opportunity to understand Pokémon cards, learn how to build a deck, and how to play the card game. Beginners to pros of all ages are welcome to attend. ¡Atención a todos los entusiastas de Pokémon! Los invitamos al Club de Pokémon el cuarto jueves de cada mes de las 6:30-7:30pm en la Biblioteca Principal. Es una oportunidad para entender las cartas de Pokémon, aprender a construir una baraja, y cómo jugar el juego de cartas. Se invita a principiantes a profesionales de todas las edades a participar.
Jul
23
A sign-up based Open Mic night for anyone involved in making electronic music, whatever the style, genre or format - anything from ambient and drone through synth pop, techno to industrial, noise and beyond! The intent is to showcase live performances of music that is PRIMARILY ELECTRONIC IN NATURE - e.g. acts using hardware or software synthesizers, electronic instruments, laptops, groove boxes, drum machines, sequencers and so forth. Interested in performing? Sign up at
Jul
23
Cabrillo Crocker Theater: Sister Act, The Musical
📍 Cabrillo College Crocker Theater
🕒 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM · $20
Cabrillo Stage is a musical theatre company dedicated to presenting high-caliber, large-scale musical productions to the area. They are committed to the creation of musicals with Broadway-level production values. In this way, they foster educational opportunities while giving audiences the highest-quality family entertainment. They aim to be a destination point for the best of live theatre. Sister Act hits the stage with the force of a disco ball struck by divine inspiration. Deloris, a bold and big-hearted nightclub singer, lands in a convent for her own protection and winds up transforming a tuneless choir into a soulful powerhouse. Her energy shakes the dust off every pew as she teaches the nuns to sing with joy, courage, and a little sparkling attitude. By the finale, the once-quiet convent is radiating harmony, friendship, and unstoppable fun. Sister Act delivers a burst of laughter, heart, and high-energy music that leaves the audience glowing long after the curtain falls. Click “More Event Dates” in orange above to see other showtimes, or follow the link in the orange button above to purchase tickets. Locals Love: Stunning, creative sets, talented live orchestras, and passionate performances, often at reasonable prices. First Timers Miss: The theater’s architecture beautifully complements the overall experience, designed for optimal viewing. Insights: Santa Cruz METRO bus lines 1, 2, 55, and 73 all service Cabrillo College, providing access to the campus and the Crocker Theater. If taking a car, parking in Lot L is free.
Jul
23
SC Beach Boardwalk: Evenings on the Colonnade
📍 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
🕒 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM · FREE
Stay for the entertainment from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on the Colonnade Deck! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party at the Plaza stage. Admission is free! Monday, June 15, 2026 8:30pm Circus Comedy with Coventry & Kaluza 9:00pm Magic with Kris Bentz Tuesday, June 16, 2026 8:30pm Magic with Kris Bentz 9:00pm Acrobatics with Molly Keczan Wednesday, June 17, 2026 8:30pm Circus Comedy with Coventry & Kaluza 9:00pm Magic with Kris Bentz Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 8:30-9:30pm – Live Music with Fire Peach Friday, June 19, 2026 – Free showing of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off movie on the beach at 9pm Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 8:30-9:30pm – DJ Dance Party with Santa Cruz DJ Company Sunday, June 21, 2026 from 8:30-9:30pm – DJ Dance Party with Santa Cruz DJ Company Monday, June 22, 2026 8:30pm Circus Comedy with Coventry & Kaluza 9:00pm Circus Acrobatics with MeeZee! Tuesday, June 23, 2026 8:30pm Circus Acrobatics with MeeZee! 9:00pm Circus Comedy with Coventry & Kaluza Wednesday, June 24, 2026: World Cup Watch Party for Mexico Game Thursday, June 25, 2026: World Cup Watch Party for USA Game Friday, June 26, 2026 – Free showing of the movie Kicking and Screaming on the beach at 9pm Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 8:30-9:30pm – DJ Dance Party with Santa Cruz DJ Company Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 8:30-9:30pm – DJ Dance Party with Santa Cruz DJ Company Monday, June 29, 2026 8:30pm Magic with Patrick Livingstone 9:00pm Surfing Magic with Doug Hofkins Tuesday, June 30, 2026 8:30pm Magic with Patrick Livingstone 9:00pm Surfing Magic with Doug Hofkins Wednesday, July 1, 2026 8:30pm Circus Comedy with Coventry & Kaluza 9:00pm Circus Acrobatics with MeeZee! Thursday, July 2, 2026 from 8:30-9:30pm – Live Music with El Brick Friday, July 3, 2026 – Independence Day Celebrations Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 8:30-9:30pm – DJ Dance Party with Santa Cruz DJ Company Sunday,
Jul
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Enjoy free live music every Thursday evening throughout the summer at the Boardwalk’s Colonnade Stage. Grab a bite, enjoy a refreshing drink, and dance along to a rotating lineup of bands and talented artists with the ocean as your backdrop. 2026 Lineup: • June 18, 2026: Fire Peach • July 2, 2026: El Brick • July 9, 2026: Shawn Yanez • July 16, 2026: Flaco El Jandro • July 23, 2026: Papiba & Friends • July 30, 2026: The Deadlies • August 6, 2026: Anthony Arya
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