Sat
Nov
14
Please join us for a day of harvesting, cleaning and storing dahlia tubers for the winter. After an incredible season of blooms, we will have…
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.
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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
☀️ Happening today
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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21 upcoming events · Education · from 2026-11-14 · to 2026-11-15
Sat
Nov
14
In partnership with the Volunteer Center Literacy Program
Sat
Nov
14
Ten Annieglass tables, styled by members of our community for the causes they love. Walk the tables, vote for your favorite with a purchased raffle…
Sat
Nov
14
Learn all about winter sowing native plants and perennials with Raven Ridge Homestead!
Sat
Nov
14
Come learn Estate Planning Basics and enjoy some light refreshments with Attorney at Law Ashley L. Thompson.
Sat
Nov
14
Meet the Young Female Innovators of the Invention Convention
Where: Aptos Branch Library
When: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Price: FREE
Discover how local students turn everyday problems into inventions! Join the California Invention Convention to explore creativity, STEM skills, patents, and real-world problem-solving.
Sat
Nov
14
LOCATION SCOUTING & MANAGING WORKSHOP
Where: Henry J. Mello Center for the Performing Arts
When: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Price: $23.18
Ever wondered what Location Scouting & Managing is? Come learn from California On Location Award Nominee Alan Vasquez.
Education
📍 Watsonville
Sat
Nov
14
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FREE Appraisal Clinic, Discover What it's Worth FREE!
Where: Clark's Auction Company
When: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Price: FREE
FREE Appraisal Clic, Saturday, November 14th, 11 AM, 2 PM Have something interesting? Bring your finds to Clark’s Auction Company and find out what they’re…
Sat
Nov
14
Discover the calming and creative power of music 🎶 Our beginner-friendly harp lessons offer a peaceful space to learn something new, connect with sound, and…
Sat
Nov
14
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
Carlos Motta’s When Time Stands Still, the artist’s second solo show with the IAS, features new and recent installations, videos, and sculptures highlighting the artist’s…
Sat
Nov
14
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…
Sat
Nov
14
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…
Sat
Nov
14
Esalen Presents: "Human Futures: AI Thru the Lens of Human Potential" w/ Sam Stern
Where: The 418 Project
When: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
A talk exploring artificial intelligence through the lens of human potential, presented by Esalen with Sam Stern.
Sun
Nov
15
Youth Robot Series - Santa Cruz Maker Studios
Where: Santa Cruz Maker Studios
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Price: $245
Youth Robot Series at Santa Cruz Maker Studios Join us for our 3-week Robot Series designed for youth (ages 7-12) who love building, problem-solving, and…
Sun
Nov
15
Wing Chun martial arts classes with instructor Marcus at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, meeting multiple times per week.
Sun
Nov
15
True Source Waters SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15TH @ 12 PM
Where: Santa Cruz
When: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Price: FREE
Join us for an afternoon of Water Education!
Sun
Nov
15
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
Carlos Motta’s When Time Stands Still, the artist’s second solo show with the IAS, features new and recent installations, videos, and sculptures highlighting the artist’s…
Sun
Nov
15
Teen Robot Series - Santa Cruz Maker Studios
Where: Santa Cruz Maker Studios
When: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM · Price: $245
Teen Robot Series at Santa Cruz Maker Studios Join us for our 3-week Robot Series designed for teens (ages 11-17) who love building, problem-solving, and…
Sun
Nov
15
Workshop on Conscientious Objections
Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
When: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Price: FREE
At 1 pm on Sunday December 15 the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County (6401 Freedom Blvd) offers a free public workshop, centered on…
Sun
Nov
15
Nina Schuyler, author of Open the Floodgates, will be in conversation with the New York Times bestselling author, Karen Joy Fowler.
Sun
Nov
15
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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