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Nov
11
A free weekly dance jam for babies and their caregivers at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, with movement, music, and play in a joyful…
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Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Natural Bridges State Beach
Monarch Butterfly Viewing at Natural Bridges
Visit the Monarch Grove at Natural Bridges State Beach for a self-guided family outing during November. Walk the accessible boardwalk to look for overwintering butterflies…
Family
📍 Westside
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Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Capitola Beach next to jetty on East side
Girl Grom Surf Club Santa Cruz Meetup
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing together surf girls from all backgrounds to build community. We meet once per month.
Outdoors
📍 Capitola
★ Featured
Wed, Nov 11, 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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Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Abbott Square Market
Trivia Night at Abbott Square
Wednesdays at Abbott Square are a little more exciting with a weekly Trivia Night inside the Front & Cooper bar. Starts promptly at 6:30pm with…
Community
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
☀️ Happening today
Wednesday, November 11Wednesday's got a little of everything. Out in the San Lorenzo Valley, Roaring Camp Railroads runs the Redwood Forest Steam Train through the redwoods at 10:30am, good for a morning with the kids. Over at Natural Bridges, the Journey for Change Veterans Day Walk starts at 8:30am along the beach. Come evening, head to The Cruz Room for the Bluegrass Jam at 6pm, or catch Matt Masih at Crow's Nest for three bucks. If fingerstyle guitar is more your speed, Pierre Bensusan plays Kuumbwa Jazz downtown at 7:30pm.
43 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
10:30 AM
$26.45
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
Cultural Event
11:00 AM
FREE
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours
Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
Family
12:00 PM
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
Education
12:00 PM
FREE
Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
Education
12:00 PM
FREE
Aesthetic Breach: Past and Present Struggles for Justice in North African Comics
Where: Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery
Education
12:00 PM
FREE
The Audacity to Create
Where: Sesnon Gallery @ UCSC
Art & Culture
12:30 PM
Downtown Santa Cruz: Farmers Market
Where: Downtown Farmers' Market
Markets
1:00 PM
FREE
Girl Grom Surf Club Santa Cruz Meetup
Where: Capitola Beach next to jetty on East side
Outdoors
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Showing 30 of 36 upcoming events · Dance · from 2026-11-11 · to 2026-11-18
Wed
Nov
11
Motion Pacific: Dance for PD
Where: Motion Pacific at The Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center
When: 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM · Price: FREE
Dance for Parkinson’s at Motion Pacific is a class for people with Parkinson’s Disease and their caretakers. The class is based on the innovative and…
Wed
Nov
11
A regular tango class in Downtown Santa Cruz, offering a way to learn Latin dance in a social, cultural setting.
Wed
Nov
11
A welcoming weekly tap class for adults who want to build rhythm, technique, musicality, and confidence in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Designed for basic beginners…
Dance
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Thu
Nov
12
A weekly Congo dance class in Santa Cruz. Participants learn traditional African dance movements in a group setting at The 418 Project.
Thu
Nov
12
Motion Pacific: Adult Intermediate Modern
Where: London Nelson Community Center
When: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
This is Motion Pacific's Adult Intermediate Modern class for adult dancers.
Thu
Nov
12
(OUTSIDE COMMUNITY EVENT) Queer Line Dance Series @ London Nelson with Motion Pacific
Where: London Nelson Community Center
When: 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM
Thursdays, November 5th, 12th, and 19th from 7:15-8:30 at London Nelson Learn the basics and foundations of line dancing in a beginner friendly space. Learn…
Fri
Nov
13
Start your morning with music, movement & good vibes at Centro De Bienestar! Zumba for adults (18+) at 9 AM, every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday…
Fri
Nov
13
OUTERNATIONAL - Global Bass Dance Party
Where: Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
When: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
OUTERNATIONAL: Global Bass Dance Party Featuring Selecta 7, Rudi B & Special Guest DJ Ill Tones Get ready for a night of heavy bass, infectious…
Fri
Nov
13
OUTERNATIONAL AT WOODHOUSE WITH SELECTA 7 SOUND & GUEST DJ ILL TONES
Where: Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
When: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Price: FREE
OUTERNATIONAL (((Global Bass Dance))) • FRIDAY NOV 13TH• • With Resident DJs SELECTA 7 @selecta7 & RUDI B @rudib7 • Feat Special Guest D
Fri
Nov
13
🎻 Head to the beautiful mountains of Ben Lomond to experience Contra Dancing! 💃🕺 A contra dance event is a social dance that one can…
Fri
Nov
13
Join us for an evening of contra dancing! Live music by Against the Grain with caller Cheryl Graubart, easy-to-learn dances, and a welcoming community make…
Fri
Nov
13
Palomar Ballroom Salsa & Bachata Party
Where: Palomar Ballroom
When: 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM · Price: $20
Palomar Ballroom Salsa & Bachata Party is a weekly Friday salsa and bachata lesson-and-social at Palomar Ballroom in downtown Santa Cruz.
Sat
Nov
14
Hella Doubtful and The Bubbles to Rock Palomar Ballroom Santa Cruz
Where: Palomar Ballroom
When: 12:07 PM – 11:00 PM · Price: $20
Get Ready to Dance! The Bubbles will be playing with Hella Doubtful at Palomar Ballroom in Santa Cruz Saturday November 14th from 7-10PM. Going to…
Sat
Nov
14
Enjoy an afternoon of music, social dancing and time beside the bay at the Santa Cruz Wharf stage. Dancers of all levels and a variety…
Sat
Nov
14
Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall "Famous" Crab and Shrimp Feed, Nov 14th
Where: Portuguese Hall of Santa Cruz
When: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tickets are now on sale for the Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall "Famous" Crab and Shrimp Feed on Saturday, November 14 at 216 Evergreen Street. Doors…
Food & Drink
Dance
Sat
Nov
14
Sat
Nov
14
All Bad, the latest album from Nick Shoulders, ultimately encapsulates everything that makes Shoulders’ inimitable form of country music so vital: a heady balance of…
Sat
Nov
14
Dance Class & Live Social Dance Party • 70s to 2000s Multi-Genre Cover Band
Sat
Nov
14
Fully Charged ROCKS the Sand Bar on Saturday, November 14th!
Where: The Sand Bar
When: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Hey, Fully Charged Fans, We are super excited to be rocking the Sand Bar in Capitola on Saturday, October 14th! It's our first time at…
Sun
Nov
15
Ideal Bar and Grill: Salsa by the Sea
Where: Ideal Bar & Grill
When: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Price: FREE
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…
Sun
Nov
15
Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2025 Djangatos hot club sound of gypsy jazz Saturday, November 15th · 7pm doors 6:30, $25 adv/$30…
Mon
Nov
16
Take a breath and recharge your energy! We invite you to our free classes in Zumba a space for movement, well-being and support dedicated especially…
Mon
Nov
16
Motion Pacific: Adult Beginning Jazz Fusion
Where: London Nelson Community Center
When: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
This is Motion Pacific's Beginning Jazz Fusion class for adult dancers.
Mon
Nov
16
A weekly Afro-Brazilian dance class focusing on rhythm and movement.
Mon
Nov
16
Motion Pacific: Adult Intermediate Contemporary Jazz
Where: London Nelson Community Center
When: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
This is Motion Pacific's intermediate level contemporary jazz dance class.
Mon
Nov
16
Contact Improv dance session at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, offered weekly on Mondays.
Tue
Nov
17
Kids Class: Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance
Where: The 418 Project
When: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Weekly kids' classes in traditional hula and Tahitian dance, led by Te Hau Nui School at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz.
Tue
Nov
17
Kaika Class: Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance
Where: The 418 Project
When: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
A hula and Tahitian dance class for those interested in learning traditional Polynesian movement.
Tue
Nov
17
Wahine Advanced Class: Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance
Where: The 418 Project
When: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Advanced hula and Tahitian dance class for experienced dancers. Part of Te Hau Nui School's curriculum.
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