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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…
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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…
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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…
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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?…
Start 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.
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29 upcoming events · Dance · from 2026-11-15 · to 2026-11-22
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…
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…
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…
This is Motion Pacific's Beginning Jazz Fusion class for adult dancers.
A weekly Afro-Brazilian dance class focusing on rhythm and movement.
This is Motion Pacific's intermediate level contemporary jazz dance class.
Contact Improv dance session at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, offered weekly on Mondays.
Weekly kids' classes in traditional hula and Tahitian dance, led by Te Hau Nui School at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz.
A hula and Tahitian dance class for those interested in learning traditional Polynesian movement.
Advanced hula and Tahitian dance class for experienced dancers. Part of Te Hau Nui School's curriculum.
Salsa Social Dance is a free Tuesday night social at Abbott Square Market in downtown Santa Cruz.
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…
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…
A regular tango class in Downtown Santa Cruz, offering a way to learn Latin dance in a social, cultural setting.
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…
Mr. Vale's Math Class and El Duo share a night of funk, soul, and grooves at The Crepe Place in Santa Cruz Come see high…
A weekly Congo dance class in Santa Cruz. Participants learn traditional African dance movements in a group setting at The 418 Project.
This is Motion Pacific's Adult Intermediate Modern class for adult dancers.
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…
Moe's Alley presents Empire Grade (EP Release Party) with special guests Rosewood and Dirtkicker plus DJ Gavi_N spinning for the afterparty! Thursday, November 19, 2026…
Start your morning with music, movement & good vibes at Centro De Bienestar! Zumba for adults (18+) at 9 AM, every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday…
Performance Dates: Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 at 8 pm Exhibition Dates: Saturday, Nov. 21 through Saturday, Dec. 19 Gallery Hours: Saturdays from…
Deep Roots Dance Fest is a celebration of heritage, innovation, and artistic evolution. Each year, artists of the African Diaspora draw inspiration from traditional dance…
Palomar Ballroom Salsa & Bachata Party is a weekly Friday salsa and bachata lesson-and-social at Palomar Ballroom in downtown Santa Cruz.
Vaquero & Rancho Days Come Alive at the Castro Adobe! Saddle up for a colorful journey into California's Rancho era! Castro Adobe State Historic Park…
Join us for an evening of music, dance, and community in collaboration with Raas Rangeela and ISA!
Deep Roots Dance Fest is a celebration of heritage, innovation, and artistic evolution. Each year, artists of the African Diaspora draw inspiration from traditional dance…
Performance Dates: Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 at 8 pm Exhibition Dates: Saturday, Nov. 21 through Saturday, Dec. 19 Gallery Hours: Saturdays from…
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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