Oct
10
Join Thrill the World Santa Cruz for free community dance classes and spooky Halloween performances! Learn Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller” choreography, no dance experience required…
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.
★ Featured this season
★ Featured Event
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
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
Afrobeats Nite at the IAS
Join us for a night of dancing, joy, and community organized by Afrobeats Nite Santa Cruz featuring DJ Mai Girl and DJ Monk Earl. In…
Education
📍 Westside
★ 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
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · The Crepe Place
THE GUITARSONISTS
A live set from The Guitarsonists, bringing blues and R&B to a local stage.
Music
📍 Midtown
Coming up
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · Discretion Brewing
Blue Lemonade
5:30-7:30pm Blue Lemonade is an Americana band based out of Santa Cruz/Santa Barbara playing both originals and covers from bluegrass and folk to blues and…
Music
📍 Soquel
☀️ Happening today
Thursday, October 871 events on today. No plans required, just go. See the full day →
9:00 AM
$150
Women in Business Summit
📍 Mission Springs
Community
9:00 AM
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BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE SEWING (4/6)
📍 Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
Community
10:00 AM
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Bay Tree Building Furniture Sit Test Open House
📍 McHenry Library
Education
10:30 AM
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Bilingual Toddler Storytime
📍 Main Library
Family
10:30 AM
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Wings Birth Certificate & Notary Services
📍 Downtown Branch Library
Community
10:30 AM
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Demystifying the IRB: ask us anything!
📍 McHenry Library
Education
10:30 AM
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Astrophotography With Keith Kirk
📍 Scotts Valley Branch Library
Community
10:30 AM
$26.45
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
📍 Roaring Camp Railroads
Cultural Event
10:30 AM
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Rabid Reader Book Discussion Group @ La Selva Beach
📍 La Selva Beach Branch Library
Community
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3 upcoming events · Dance · from 2026-10-10 · to 2026-10-11
Oct
10
Enjoy music, dancing and a social afternoon by the bay. All levels and a variety of swing styles are welcome.
Oct
11
Salsa By The Sea is a free, weekly outdoor salsa dancing event held near the wharf on Beach Street, at the Ideal Bar patio. The…
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