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β˜… Featured this season

Art Lounge ~ Sip Local Beer & Wine and Make Art! at The Painted Cork, Nov 11 β˜… Featured
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 Β· 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 πŸ“ Westside
Indigethanx at Cowell Ranch Hay arn, Nov 12 β˜… Featured
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 Β· Cowell Ranch Hay arn

Indigethanx

Welcome to Indigethanx, our annual alternative Thanksgiving gathering hosted by the American Indian Resource Center and the People of Color Sustainability Collective! We would love…

Education πŸ“ UCSC
The Joint Chiefs at The Sand Bar, Nov 12 β˜… Featured
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 Β· The Sand Bar

The Joint Chiefs

The Joint Chiefs

Music πŸ“ Capitola
Music
β˜… Featured
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 Β· The Cruz Room

The Shut-ins

7 - 9pm Β· The Shut-ins blend country, folk, and Hawaiian sounds with close harmonies and a playful sense of humor for their own brand…

Music πŸ“ Westside

β˜€οΈ Happening today

Monday, November 9

49 events on today. No plans required, just go. See the full day β†’

9:00 AM
TOGETHER26: A Queer Family Building Conference hosted by Hosted by PregnantTogether
Where: virtual conference
LGBTQ+
10:30 AM
Early Start Playgroup & Parent Support - In Person
Where: Del Mar Elementary School
Family
10:30 AM
Club de Escucha de Santa Cruz
Where: Capitola Branch Library
Community
10:30 AM
Infant/Toddler Storytime at Capitola
Where: Capitola Branch Library
Community
10:30 AM
Aptos Bridge Club
Where: Aptos Branch Library
Community
10:30 AM
Storytime and Stay & Play at Downtown
Where: Downtown Branch Library
Community
10:30 AM
$26.45
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
Cultural Event
10:30 AM
Mahjong Club @ Branciforte
Where: Branciforte Branch Library
Community
10:40 AM
ECE 290 Seminar: β€œEnhancing Spectrum Utilization Through Measurement Science”
Where: Engineering 2
Education

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8 upcoming events Β· Dance Β· from 2026-11-14 Β· to 2026-11-15

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

Nick Shoulders

Where: Felton Music Hall
When: 7:00 PM

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…

Music Dance πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Sat
Nov
14

The Night Agents

Where: Large Theater
When: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Β· Price: $17.85

Dance Class & Live Social Dance Party β€’ 70s to 2000s Multi-Genre Cover Band

Music Dance πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Sun
Nov
15

Ideal Bar and Grill: Salsa by the Sea

Where: Ideal Bar & Grill
When: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Β· 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…

Dance Free πŸ“ Beach & Boardwalk
Sun
Nov
15

Djanggatos Β· Sat 11/15, 7-9p, $25adv

Where: The Ugly Mug
When: 9:00 PM Β· Price: $25

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2025 Djangatos hot club sound of gypsy jazz Saturday, November 15th Β· 7pm doors 6:30, $25 adv/$30…

Music Dance πŸ“ Soquel

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