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Some bands start off with a concept; others develop it along the way. Santa Barbara’s Nekrogoblikon is of the later ilk and the better for…
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26 upcoming events · Festivals · from 2026-10-12 · to 2026-10-19
Held in beautiful Santa Cruz, Calif. the 2026 Festival of Monsters academic conference will explore how monsters and language intertwine with panels on monsters and…
This 5-day academic conference explores monsters in our culture. Oct. 14-18, 2026.
🎬 Five days of films. A whole lot of Santa Cruz. October 14-18 | Santa Cruz Film Festival 2026 Clear your calendar for independent films…
The Santa Cruz Film Festival is not the kind of festival where you simply watch a movie, clap politely, and head home. Step inside the…
🎬 Five days of films. A whole lot of Santa Cruz. October 14-18 | Santa Cruz Film Festival 2026 Clear your calendar for independent films…
This 5-day academic conference explores monsters in our culture. Oct. 14-18, 2026.
Held in beautiful Santa Cruz, Calif. the 2026 Festival of Monsters academic conference will explore how monsters and language intertwine with panels on monsters and…
West Side! SF headliner Brett Harper Jennings!!
🎬 Five days of films. A whole lot of Santa Cruz. October 14-18 | Santa Cruz Film Festival 2026 Clear your calendar for independent films…
Held in beautiful Santa Cruz, Calif. the 2026 Festival of Monsters academic conference will explore how monsters and language intertwine with panels on monsters and…
This 5-day academic conference explores monsters in our culture. Oct. 14-18, 2026.
We're gathering again for our Third Friday Community Rhythms Class in Soquel Village at The Congregational Church of Soquel (the white church with the steeple)…
Subject: Come Drum, Connect, and Celebrate Life, Now Twice a Month! Dear Friends, Due to continuing requests from our growing circle, I’m very excited to…
Step back in time at the Wilder Ranch State Park Harvest Festival! Enjoy living history demonstrations, crafts, games, live music, food and more! Taste history…
Welcome to Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour! Every year over the first three weekends in October, visitors can discover new artists, experience the…
🎬 Five days of films. A whole lot of Santa Cruz. October 14-18 | Santa Cruz Film Festival 2026 Clear your calendar for independent films…
Held in beautiful Santa Cruz, Calif. the 2026 Festival of Monsters academic conference will explore how monsters and language intertwine with panels on monsters and…
This 5-day academic conference explores monsters in our culture. Oct. 14-18, 2026.
Writer Iván Brandon (Wolverine, Deadpool, Secret Invasion), Clay McLeod Chapman (Edge of Venomverse, Creepshow) and other special guests appear at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17…
One pass get's you into all the ticketed comedy shows at The 13th Annual Santa Cruz Comedy Festival plus the afterparty on 10/17
Use your powers of deduction during a special Festival of Monsters edition of the bone-chilling bluffing game Blood on the Clocktower, 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct…
Don’t miss the Comedy Festival Grand Finale! See all the headliners in one place. 2 hours. 13 headliners. One night only. The 2026 Santa Cruz…
Welcome to Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour! Every year over the first three weekends in October, visitors can discover new artists, experience the…
🎬 Five days of films. A whole lot of Santa Cruz. October 14-18 | Santa Cruz Film Festival 2026 Clear your calendar for independent films…
This 5-day academic conference explores monsters in our culture. Oct. 14-18, 2026.
Held in beautiful Santa Cruz, Calif. the 2026 Festival of Monsters academic conference will explore how monsters and language intertwine with panels on monsters and…
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