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This Spanish conversation group meets every other Monday. Contact Patrick for materials before each session at [email protected].
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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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Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · 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
📍 UCSC
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Music
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Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · The Cruz Room
The Shut-ins
7 - 9pm · The Shut-ins blend country, folk, and Hawaiian sounds with close harmonies and a playful sense of humor for their own brand…
Music
📍 Westside
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Monday, November 949 events on today. No plans required, just go. See the full day →
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: “Enhancing Spectrum Utilization Through Measurement Science”
Where: Engineering 2
Education
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Showing 30 of 103 upcoming events · Education · from 2026-11-09 · to 2026-11-16
Mon
Nov
9
ECE 290 Seminar: “Enhancing Spectrum Utilization Through Measurement Science”
Where: Engineering 2
When: 10:40 AM – 11:45 AM
Presented by: Adam Wunderlich, Group Leader of Applied Systems Metrology @ NIST Description: As modern wireless networks crowd into shared and congested radio frequency (RF)…
Education
📍 UCSC
Mon
Nov
9
Aesthetic Breach: Past and Present Struggles for Justice in North African Comics
Where: Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
This exhibition brings together comics and graphic narratives from Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, introducing a broad range of contemporary artists while centering the works…
Mon
Nov
9
Career Success Drop-in Coaching at the Ethnic Resource Centers Week 7
Where: Crown Provost House
When: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Join Bridge Kennedy from the Career Success office for drop-in career coaching at the Ethnic Resource Centers Lounge, no appointment needed! Get your questions answered…
Education
📍 UCSC
Mon
Nov
9
Imagining Revolution in the Non-Aligned World with Dr. Jessica Stites Mor
Where: Charles E. Merrill Lounge
When: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
As a part of the Sovereignty & Solidarity Fall Speaker Series, the Huerta Center is thrilled to host Dr. Jessica Stites Mor from The University…
Mon
Nov
9
Statistics Seminar: Evolutionary Analysis of Biobank-Scale Data to Study Population History, Mutation Rates, Natural Selection, and the Genetics of Complex Traits
Where: Jack Baskin Engineering
When: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Presenter: Joshua Schraiber, Research Scientist, University of Southern California and Cornell University Description: The advent of biobank data has presented an unprecedented opportunity to understand…
Education
📍 UCSC
Mon
Nov
9
PAWS Afterschool Club (Ages 7-10) Looking for something fun to do after school? Love animals? Join PAWS and discover what it takes to care for…
Mon
Nov
9
Career as a Brand System™: The Language That Shapes Your Career
Where: UC Santa Cruz
When: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM · Price: FREE
Your experience may speak for itself, but only if you have the language to help others understand its value. As careers evolve, the challenge is…
Mon
Nov
9
November Slugs and Steins with Professor Kevin Volkan (Kresge ’81)
Where: UC Santa Cruz
When: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
AI: Savior, Monster, and Symbolic Engine Artificial intelligence (AI) is now commonly presented as both a savior of humanity and a monster that threatens our…
Education
📍 UCSC
Mon
Nov
9
Bookshop Santa Cruz and The Humanities Institute present author Matt O’Hara for a reading and signing of The Flying Death, A dramatic tale of explorers…
Education
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Tue
Nov
10
Volunteer at the UCSC Arboretum
Where: UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden
When: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Price: FREE
Volunteer Information Sessions at the Arboretum Do you love gardens and gardening? The UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden has a wonderful community of staff, students…
Tue
Nov
10
Date: Every Tuesday, except Holidays Time: 10am - 12:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center Event Description: Join your community every Tuesday between 10am-12pm at the…
Tue
Nov
10
Learn to plan bus trips, ride safely, apply for discounted fares, use the Transit app, and access free mobility training to travel confidently and independently.
Tue
Nov
10
Come Join Us for Toddler Tumble Time! We’ll be sharing some of our educational collection items. Bring your little ones to explore and learn about…
Tue
Nov
10
Aesthetic Breach: Past and Present Struggles for Justice in North African Comics
Where: Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
This exhibition brings together comics and graphic narratives from Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, introducing a broad range of contemporary artists while centering the works…
Tue
Nov
10
Conversations in Español - Community club to foster fluency
Where: La Selva Beach Branch Library
When: 12:30 PM
This club is designed for intermediate-level participants, so if you're just starting out, you might find it a bit challenging at first.
Tue
Nov
10
Cookies & Conversations with Provost Aims
Where: Crown College
When: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM · Price: FREE
Meet Provost Aims and Poppy the Chihuahua outside of the Crown College Office for yummy cookies and conversation. Stay and chat or grab and go.
Tue
Nov
10
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. R.E.A.D. ofrece instrucción individual de comprensión lectora para los grados 1 a 12.
Tue
Nov
10
Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Scotts Valley Branch Library! .
Tue
Nov
10
R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail @Garfield Park
Where: Garfield Park Branch Library
When: 3:00 PM
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713
Tue
Nov
10
Junior Animal Care Team (Ages 11+) Ready to level up your animal skills? If you love animals and want real, hands-on experience, the Junior Animal…
Tue
Nov
10
Wing Chun martial arts classes with instructor Marcus at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, meeting multiple times per week.
Tue
Nov
10
iRest® (Integrative Restoration) meditation is a simple form of meditation combining Eastern and Western practices into a practical and secular program for healing. iRest helps…
Tue
Nov
10
A recurring dance class in Santa Cruz. Check with the venue for specific style and level.
Tue
Nov
10
Emeriti Faculty Lecture, Fall 2026
Where: Music Center Recital Hall
When: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Price: FREE
Intoxications and Their Meanings We pay so much attention to the iniquity of addiction that we scarcely notice the ubiquity of intoxication. From the temperance…
Tue
Nov
10
Intoxications and Their Meanings, Fall Emeriti Lecture
Where: UC Santa Cruz
When: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Price: FREE
Fall Emeriti Faculty Lecture: Intoxications and Their Meanings We pay so much attention to the iniquity of addiction that we scarcely notice the ubiquity of…
Wed
Nov
11
Coffee with Provost Aims McGuinness
Where: Merrill College Office
When: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Price: FREE
Grab a free cup of coffee* and chat with Provost Aims at Coffee with the Provost! Most Wednesdays through the Fall Quarter! 9:00-11:00am Meet us…
Wed
Nov
11
Youth Fall Maker Camp (ages 7-12) Our Fall 2026 Maker Camps offer children ages 7-12 a fun, hands-on way to spend their school breaks! Camp…
Wed
Nov
11
Toddler Time at the Exploration Center
Where: Sanctuary Exploration Center
When: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Just for kids! 🌊 📚 🪼 Each Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. join us for free Toddler Time featuring stories, songs, crafts, and…
Wed
Nov
11
A bilingual lap-sit storytime for babies and toddlers, with songs, rhymes, and books in English and Spanish.
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