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Fri, Sep 4, 2026 Β· 5:00 PM

Treehouse Dispensary First Friday

πŸ“ Treehouse Dispensary Β· Soquel Β· FREE

Treehouse Dispensary hosts a monthly First Friday event on the first Friday of every month. These events feature live music, local artists, makers, and an art market with up to 20 different vendors, along with shop-wide discounts and community activities. The shop is open 8:00 AM to 9:45 PM daily. We're proud to offer everyday savings for our community: New Members: 10% off your first order Wisdom Discount (65+): 5% off Medical Patients: 10% off Students & Teachers: 20% off with valid ID Veterans: 20% off *Please note that discounts do not stack with other deals. Ask staff for exclusions.

Cannabis Art & Culture πŸ“ Soquel Details β†’
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Tue, Aug 25, 2026 Β· The 418 Project

Kids Class: Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Weekly kids' classes in traditional hula and Tahitian dance, led by Te Hau Nui School at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz.

Family πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Community
Coming up
Tue, Aug 25, 2026 Β· The 418 Project

Dual Demons - JAM

A weekly music jam session in downtown Santa Cruz, featuring lights and fun for all musicians.

Community πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
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Tue, Aug 25, 2026 Β· Callahan's

Del Mar Trio

Free live music every Tuesday night with the Del Mar Trio at Callahan's in Santa Cruz.

Music πŸ“ Midtown
Promotional image for La Luz Coming up
Tue, Aug 25, 2026 Β· Felton Music Hall

La Luz

With over a decade of carving out a sound that belongs entirely to them, La Luz’s blend of surf noir, garage rock, and haunted psychedelia wraps listeners in layered harmonies somewhere between doo-wop and folk. Guitarist and songwriter Shana Cleveland, the band's founding member, is one of indie rock's most original voices. Through metaphysical poetry, she takes listeners to rural Californian landscapes and science fiction dimensions. La Luz’s most recent album, News of the Universe, is ambitious, brutal, and blissful. They bring an electric energy to the stage with Soul Train-inspired dance contests and swaggering riffs that spin the room into action. -Shelly Novo; Good Times Santa Cruz

Music πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley

β˜€οΈ Happening today

Tuesday, August 25

47 events on today. No plans required, just go.

1:00 AM
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ReView
πŸ“ Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery
Education
9:00 AM
$198
Pastel Painting Class
πŸ“ Community Through Art
Art & Culture
9:00 AM
$59
Dynomite Farm: Private Dahlia U-Cut Experience
πŸ“ Dynomite Farm
Community
10:00 AM
See listing
Senior Legal Services: A Free Clinic
πŸ“ Scotts Valley Branch Library
Wellness
10:00 AM
FREE
Planning for the Future
πŸ“ Scotts Valley Branch Library
Education
10:00 AM
See listing
1980s Music Bingo with Nic - Wisdom Workshops @ TDC
πŸ“ 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
LGBTQ+
10:30 AM
$26.45
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
πŸ“ Roaring Camp Railroads
Cultural Event
11:00 AM
See listing
Backgammon @ the Library
πŸ“ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Community
11:00 AM
See listing
In-person Tech Help @ Garfield Park
πŸ“ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Community

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3 upcoming events Β· Food & Drink Β· from 2026-08-25 Β· to 2026-08-25

Aug
25

Santa Cruz Farmers Markets

πŸ“ The Felton Market
πŸ•’ 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM Β· See listing

The Felton Farmers’ Market is a treasured weekly gathering place – started in 1987 it is the second longest running market in Santa Cruz County. SCCFM took over operations in 2009 and our team has developed deep ties to the community. Every Tuesday a quality collection of regional farms and food businesses throw up their tents to sell a colorful array of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, artisanal bread, seafood and other staple foods. Connecting residents directly with local farms, the Felton Market is an essential part of the regional food system as well as a resource for nutritious organic foods and basic agricultural education.

Aug
25

Santa Cruz Wharf: Live Concert Series

πŸ“ Santa Cruz Wharf
πŸ•’ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Β· FREE

Welcome back to Tuesday Night Live at the Wharf Common’s stage! Every 2 nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, head to the Wharf for live music and additional shows from 6 to 8pm. Check out Wharf Business pop ups, or make a dinner reservation before the shows. Be sure to bring a chair or wear your dancing shoes! May 26, 2026: SambaDΓ‘ June 9, 2026: The Viva Santana Show June 23: 2026: The Unauthorized Rolling Stones July 14: 2026: Sweet VooDoo July 28: The Lost Boys Featuring James Durbin August 11, 2026: Santa Cruda August 25, 2026: The Joint Chiefs September 8, 2026: Extra Large After parties after every show will take place upstairs at Vino by the Sea !

Aug
25

Trivia Tuesdays at Discretion

πŸ“ Discretion Brewing
πŸ•’ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Β· See listing

Next Trivia Night: 8/25 6:30-8:00pm Hosted by Michael Cahalan Pair one of our 16 beers on tap with some lively Taproom Trivia, every Tuesday at 6:30pm. No sign-ups required. Just come a little early to snag a table. Free to play | Prizes | Up to 6 per team

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