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Join us for Sunday drop-in Meditations 9-10 am weekly. In person only, in the Gompa at Land of Medicine Buddha with Venerable Yangchen! Venerable Yangchen's…
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Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · The Crepe Place
Grateful Sunday
Grateful Sundays at the Crepe Place take place in the beautiful garden. Full meals are available, and the Garden Bar is open for service! For…
Music
📍 Midtown
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Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · The Painted Cork
Art Lounge ~ Sip Local Beer & Wine and Make Art!
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…
Art & Culture
📍 Westside
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Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · Second Stage
New Play Festival
New Play Festival is an annual student-run showcase of experimental, short stage readings that focuses on nurturing and showcasing new playwrights in the UC Santa…
Art & Culture
📍 UCSC
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Tue, Nov 24, 2026 · Recital Hall
UCSC Orchestra
UCSC Orchestra, Copland's Billy the Kid and Tchaikovsky's Symphomy No. 5 in E minor, Op 64 Information about this event is available at https://events.ucsc.edu/event/orchestra-fall-2026-27/, QUESTIONS?…
Family
📍 UCSC
☀️ Happening today
Sunday, November 15Start the day at Temple Beth El's Hanukkah Fair in Aptos, then wander over to Natural Bridges for the Monarch Butterfly Viewing, bring a layer, it's breezy out there. Soquel is the music spot today: Hot club Soquel plays The Ugly Mug at 11, and The Jade Trio takes over Discretion Brewing by 3. If drag and loud guitars are more your speed, Moe's Alley has Drag The River marking thirty years on the road.
63 events on today. No plans required, just go. See the full day →
9:00 AM
$65
Bio-Vibe Table: Sound & Vibration Wellness Sessions
Where: Soulcare Studios
Wellness
9:00 AM
FREE
Live Oak: Farmers Market
Where: Live Oak Farmers' Market
Markets
9:00 AM
Drop-in Meditation
Where: Land of Medicine Buddha
Community
9:30 AM
FREE
Hanukkah Fair
Where: Temple Beth El gift shop
Festivals
9:30 AM
FREE
Volunteer in the cool, quiet beauty of The Forest of Nisene Marks
Where: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County
Outdoors
10:00 AM
FREE
Downtown Santa Cruz: Makers Market
Where: Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market
Markets
10:00 AM
$245
Youth Robot Series - Santa Cruz Maker Studios
Where: Santa Cruz Maker Studios
Family
10:00 AM
SUNDAY SERENITY: RESTORATIVE EXPRESSIVE ART
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
Art & Culture
10:00 AM
FREE
Elkhorn Slough: Free Tour of the Preserve
Where: Elkhorn Slough Reserve
Outdoors
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Showing 30 of 182 upcoming events · Community · from 2026-11-15 · to 2026-11-22
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True Source Waters SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15TH @ 12 PM
Where: Santa Cruz
When: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Price: FREE
Join us for an afternoon of Water Education!
Sun
Nov
15
Bunnies & Brews at Balefire Brewing Co
Where: Balefire Brewing Company
When: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM · Price: FREE
Join the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter for a fun afternoon of Bunnies & Brews at Balefire Brewing, located at 21517 E. Cliff Dr. in…
Sun
Nov
15
Nina Schuyler, author of Open the Floodgates, will be in conversation with the New York Times bestselling author, Karen Joy Fowler.
Sun
Nov
15
Bridge Choir Drop-In Gratitude Circle
Where: Felton Covered Bridge County Park
When: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM · Price: FREE
community singing celebrating the season of gratitude with hope, resilience & connection
Sun
Nov
15
Local non-profit American Sign Language Services Community hosting a bingo fundraiser at the Aptos Grange on Sunday's 3PM - 8PM , Monday's 5PM to 10PM.
Community
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Sun
Nov
15
Hometown Homeless Documentary Screening + Panel Discussion
Where: The 418 Project
When: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Price: FREE
co-presented with AFC - Santa Cruz and the Coalition to End Homelessness Sun. November 15th, 6:00 PM, SMALL THEATER Documentary Screening + Panel Discussion HOMETOWN…
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Nov
15
From @saladbowlstylepresents - Sunday November 15th - pack SubRosa for this fun packed show with… * Odder - post-hardcore & shoegaze from Salinas - @odder831…
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15
Silent meditation.
Mon
Nov
16
Play Mahjong with fellow enthusiasts! Beginners welcome with weekly Hong Kong Style lessons. Other styles offered too. Tiles provided or bring your own.
Community
📍 Midtown
Mon
Nov
16
Join us Mondays 10:30am-12pm at Aptos Library for social Bridge! All skill levels welcome. Enjoy fun, friendship, and mental stimulation.
Community
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Mon
Nov
16
Join us for Storytime for ages 0-5 featuring songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and stories. After Storytime, stay for Stay & Play!
Mon
Nov
16
Come for the songs, stay for the play!
Mon
Nov
16
Join us every Monday at the Felton Branch for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All…
Mon
Nov
16
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
Mon
Nov
16
Local non-profit American Sign Language Services Community hosting a bingo fundraiser at the Aptos Grange on Sunday's 3PM - 8PM , Monday's 5PM to 10PM.
Community
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Mon
Nov
16
Practice reading to a certified therapy dog! Registration is required.
Mon
Nov
16
A poetry workshop anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.
Mon
Nov
16
Join us each week as we speak out against these harmful bills!
Community
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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Community
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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Nov
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6 - 8pm · Hosted Board Game Night, open & hosted games, library of 30+ games, raffle, merch, and a Learn to Play demo at…
Mon
Nov
16
Open Mic Night Sign-ups at 7:00 PM Starts at 8:00 PM, every Monday Join us to hear local musicians and build community!
Mon
Nov
16
8 - 10pm · Test your knowledge and join us for Trivia Night! Play by yourself or up to 6 people per team. Stay for…
Community
📍 Westside
Mon
Nov
16
Test your knowledge and join us for Trivia Night! Play by yourself or up to 6 people per team. Stay for the entire 2-hour game…
Mon
Nov
16
International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of…
Tue
Nov
17
Dignity Mobile Wellness Clinic provides evaluations, screenings, and treatment and connects you to services that support physical and mental health on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays…
Tue
Nov
17
Join us at the Boulder Creek Library for Quilting with Friends every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month (subject to holiday closures) All levels…
Tue
Nov
17
Join us Tuesdays at Aptos Library to learn, play, and compete in Backgammon! All skill levels welcome - enjoy strategy, fun, and friendly competition in…
Community
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Tue
Nov
17
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
Tue
Nov
17
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
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