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β˜… Featured this season

Art Lounge ~ Sip Local Beer & Wine and Make Art! at The Painted Cork, Nov 11 β˜… Featured
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 Β· 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 πŸ“ Westside
Indigethanx at Cowell Ranch Hay arn, Nov 12 β˜… Featured
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 Β· 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 πŸ“ UCSC
The Joint Chiefs at The Sand Bar, Nov 12 β˜… Featured
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 Β· The Sand Bar

The Joint Chiefs

The Joint Chiefs

Music πŸ“ Capitola
Music
β˜… Featured
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 Β· The Cruz Room

The Shut-ins

7 - 9pm Β· The Shut-ins blend country, folk, and Hawaiian sounds with close harmonies and a playful sense of humor for their own brand…

Music πŸ“ Westside

β˜€οΈ Happening today

Monday, November 9

49 events on today. No plans required, just go. See the full day β†’

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: β€œEnhancing Spectrum Utilization Through Measurement Science”
Where: Engineering 2
Education

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14 upcoming events Β· LGBTQ+ Β· from 2026-11-09 Β· to 2026-11-16

Tue
Nov
10

Wisdom Workshops @ TDC

Where: The Diversity Center
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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…

LGBTQ+ Education πŸ“ Midtown
Wed
Nov
11

SAGA for Teens @ Felton

Where: Felton Branch Library
When: 3:00 PM

Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) creates a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space for teens of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Enjoy activities, snacks and…

Community LGBTQ+ πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Sat
Nov
14

Write Queer, a creative writing group @ TDC

Where: The Diversity Center
When: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Name: Write Queer, a creative writing group Date: Saturday, November 14 Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center Ages: 18+ Event Description…

LGBTQ+ πŸ“ Midtown
Sat
Nov
14

60Plus Senior Program Luncheon

Where: The Diversity Center
When: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Save the date! Your next 60Plus Senior Luncheon will take place in Santa Cruz on January 10th. Join us at 12:30 for a delicious meal…

LGBTQ+ Community πŸ“ Midtown
Sat
Nov
14

LGBTQ+ Gamers Group @ TDC

Where: The Diversity Center
When: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

LGBTQ+ Gamers Group Date: Saturday, November 14 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center Ages: 18+ For gamers of all types, to socialize…

LGBTQ+ Free πŸ“ Midtown
Sun
Nov
15

Sunday Dinner with DJ Dupsie

Where: The Diversity Center
When: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Tune into 90.7- KSQD Santa Cruz, or 89.7- KSQT Prunedale on the 3rd Sunday of every month from 6:00-7:00 pm for The Sunday Dinner! Listen…

LGBTQ+ Music πŸ“ Midtown

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