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Fri, Oct 2, 2026 Β· 6:30 PM

Treehouse Dispensary First Friday

πŸ“ Treehouse Dispensary Β· Soquel Β· FREE

First Friday: Costume Party Edition πŸ‘» Friday, October 2 Β· 7–10 PM Β· 21+ Treehouse is hosting our first-ever cannabis consumption event, and we're kicking it off with a costume party. Come as you are, or come as someone (or something) else entirely. Spooky season starts here. Live music by Junebug (8–9:30 PM) Folk-fusion fingerstyle guitar from a one-woman band. Junebug also tap dances and plays harmonica, autoharp, kazoo, trumpet, ukulele, and banjo, so expect the unexpected. Artists & Makers Market (7–10 PM) Browse and shop work from local artists and makers: Art by Dejon, Cyanide Cyn, Mori Mysterium, Mountain Medusa, Stitch and Story, Penning Beads, WilderWilds, Corals Tiny World, Hermelinda, and Potato Studios. Stash Jar Making (7–10 PM) Puff, puff, craft. Stop by our free DIY station and decorate a one-of-a-kind stash jar to keep your favorite flower fresh and stylish. All supplies provided. Just bring your creativity. Cannabis Elixirs 🍹 Sip, sip, hooray. Enjoy refreshing cannabis elixirs while you get crafty and catch the show. Free to attend. Costumes strongly encouraged. Must be 21+ with valid ID. Treehouse Dispensary Β· 3651 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz 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.

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Mon, Sep 28, 2026 Β· Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History

Coffee with the Curators

Grab a cup of coffee and hang out with a MAH curator! Coffee with the Curators is a morning at the museum where you can chat, ask questions, and hear behind-the-scenes stories about the exhibitions and collections. Coffee and good conversation are complimentary with museum admission.

Music πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
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Mon, Sep 28, 2026 Β· Ugly Mug CoffeeHouse, 4640 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073, United States

Open Mic w/ SteveV, every Monday

It's Monday Open Mic at the Ugly Mug! Sign ups at 5p Beer, Espresso Drinks and Desserts available

Music πŸ“ Soquel
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Mon, Sep 28, 2026 Β· The Ugly Mug

Open Mic Β· Every Monday 5-8p

you Are A Star! Come share what you love Β· what you are working on Every Monday 5pm - 8pm Β· Lottery signups begin @5:15 One 5 minute song or two 3 minute songs We welcome: Poetry Β· Spoken Word Β· Music Β· Originals & Covers Hosted by SteveV Beer, Coffee, Tea and Cafe Snacks are always available. Non-performers are always welcomed & Appreciated We Cannot Wait to see you!

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Mon, Sep 28, 2026 Β· The Cruz Room

Hosted Board Game Night β€” 2026-09-28

6 - 8pm Β· Hosted Board Game Night β€” open & hosted games, library of 30+ games, raffle, merch, and a Learn to Play demo at 6:30pm. Taught on the spot.

Music πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz

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Monday, September 28

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Certified Massage Therapist Program
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Community
10:00 AM
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Coffee with the Curators
πŸ“ Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
Music
10:30 AM
$26.45
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
πŸ“ Roaring Camp Railroads
Cultural Event
11:00 AM
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What Got You Here WILL Get You There
πŸ“ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Community
11:30 AM
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Mahjong Club @ Branciforte
πŸ“ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Community
11:30 AM
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Aptos Bridge Club
πŸ“ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Community
11:30 AM
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Discovery Zone Playgroup
πŸ“ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Community
11:30 AM
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Storytime and Stay & Play at Downtown
πŸ“ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Community
12:00 PM
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Aquarium Sensory Time
πŸ“ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Community

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4 upcoming events Β· LGBTQ+ Β· from 2026-10-03 Β· to 2026-10-04

Oct
3

SANTA CRUZ TRANS POTLUCK

πŸ“ SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
πŸ•’ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Β· See listing

SANTA CRUZ TRANS POTLUCK - Saturday May 2nd, 12pm - 3pm at SubRosa (703 Pacific Ave in downtown Santa Cruz). Trans ppl!!! Bring ur friends! * Make Trans Friends * Share Food * Build Community Community announcements at 2pm. This can include things like board game nights or dinners, more formal planned events, or a milestone you feel like sharing with the community! This is a dry space (no alcohol) - Masks encouraged (available at SubRosa). Send feedback or suggestions to: [email protected] β€”@@@@@β€” SubRosa is a collectively run anarchist community space - a place to meet people, share resources and ideas, challenge our assumptions and act on our passions. Let’s create together the world(s) we want to live in now. @subrosa_space And SubRosa is part of the Hub Community Center at 703 Pacific Ave in downtown Santa Cruz - a constellation of projects that support skill-sharing, appropriate re/use of resources, and interconnected, creative communities - since 1994! More about the Hub i

Oct
3

An Evening of Group Astrology Readings For the Venus Retrograde

πŸ“ The 418 Project
πŸ•’ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Β· $15

Sat., October 3rd – 7:00 PM – SMALL THEATRE An Evening of Group Astrology Readings for the Venus Retrograde Join us for an evening of storytelling, insightsβ€”possible tears and many laughs. Astrologers Blair Bogin, Camirin Farmer and Vivi Henriette break down the current sky and the upcoming Venus Rx into simple language anyone can understand. Along the way, we’ll pull charts from the audience opening to share insights and open the stage to your stories and collective wisdom. To participate, please come prepared with your birth time, date and location. ABOUT YOUR ASTROLOGERS: BLAIR Blair Bogin is an astrologer, video artist, teacher, coach and community theater-maker. She is the Director of Planets, Planets, Planets, an alt-comedy astrology theater troupe in LA and produces a lot of experimental horoscopes and films. She’s been a consulting astrologer since 2013 alongside her studies in physical theater clown, hermetic mysticism and somatic trauma therapy. She teaches and writes on many topics and trains other astrologers and mystics at Your Life Is Enormous, an astro-coaching school. CAMIRN Camirin Farmer is a nonbinary, queer, black performer & astrologer based in Los Angeles, CA. In 2020 Camirin began to fuse their appreciation for astrology, and comedic practice with their astrology based advice show Your Virgo Friend, Camirin on the streaming website Eternal Family. In 2023 Camirin began a more serious study of astrology under the tutelage of Sisterbride, nΓ©e Blair Bogin, and also joined the clown astrology group Planets Planets Planets directed by Blair Bogin. They have been interviewed on the astrology podcast TALKTALKTALK by Vivi Henriette, and participated on a panel about The Astrology of Los Angeles and the Entertainment Industry during the first Annual Los Angeles Astrology Festival. They are currently an adjunct professor in the Comedy Department of the USC School of Dramatic Arts. Camirin believes that comedy can be a pure container for strong truths. V

Oct
4

Pie for the People Community Potluck

πŸ“ Homeless Garden Project Farm
πŸ•’ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Β· FREE

Pie for the People is a local community group raising dough for good causes while bringing neighbors together over delicious sweet + savory pie. This time, we'll be raising money for the Diversity Center, which supports LGBTQ+ youth and adults across Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. From in-house mental health services to in-school education, the Diversity Center is the hub of support for our area’s LGBTQ community. So come on out, bring a (vegetarian) pie, your whole family, and give what you can to the Diversity Center. We can't wait to see you out at the Homeless Garden Project's gorgeous local farm!

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Oct
4

LGBTQ+ open mic

πŸ“ The Diversity Center
πŸ•’ 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM Β· See listing

Name: LGBTQ+ Open Mic Date: Sunday, October 4 Time: 4:00 - 6:30 pm Location: The Diversity Center Ages: 18+ RSVP: tinyurl.com/tdc-open-mic Description: Show off to our community at The Diversity Center! Come enjoy and celebrate queer talent in a nonjudgmental setting. Open to all kinds of art, skills, and performances. If you would like to perform, please register for the open mic through the QR code or at https://tinyurl.com/tdc-open-mic

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