Oct
17
A performance by Dual Demons in Santa Cruz at The 418 Project.
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Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 6:30 PM
13th Annual Santa Cruz Comedy Festival
📍 Woodhouse Blending & Brewing · Downtown Santa Cruz · $17.85
13th Annual Santa Cruz Comedy Festival Presented by DNA October 12-17 At Woodhouse: Saturday, October 17th • 6:30 PM 21 Comics • 3 Headliners •…
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Family
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · Corralitos Cultural Center
Tai Chi with Manny
Improve your energy, balance, strength and coordination.
Music
📍 Watsonville
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Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · Felton Music Hall
20 Years of Nekrogoblikon - Felton, CA - VIP TICKETLESS UPGRADE
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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📍 San Lorenzo Valley
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Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · The Ugly Mug
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
📍 Soquel
Coming up
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · Abbott Square Market
Abbott Square: Comedy Night
Come hang out in the secret garden and have some laughs, EVERY MONDAY NIGHT. Featuring comedians from all over the area and beyond.
Comedy
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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Monday, October 1250 events on today. No plans required, just go. See the full day →
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Beach Cleanup @ Capitola Beach
📍 Capitola Beach next to jetty on East side
Outdoors
9:00 AM
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Capitola Beach Cleanup with Save Our Shores
📍 City of Capitola
Community
9:00 AM
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Beach Cleanup @ Capitola Beach
📍 Esplanade Park
Community
10:00 AM
$105
Halloween Ceramics Camp
📍 Art Factory Studios
Art & Culture
10:00 AM
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FUN & FUNCTIONAL HANDBUILDING (2/4)
📍 Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
Community
10:30 AM
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Infant/Toddler Storytime at Capitola
📍 Capitola Branch Library
Community
10:30 AM
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Club de Escucha de Santa Cruz
📍 Capitola Branch Library
Community
10:30 AM
$26.45
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
📍 Roaring Camp Railroads
Cultural Event
10:30 AM
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Mahjong Club @ Branciforte
📍 Branciforte Branch Library
Community
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Showing 30 of 40 upcoming events · Music · from 2026-10-17 · to 2026-10-18
Oct
17
Go see an exciting musical parade as 55 Northern California high school and junior high school marching bands compete next to the iconic Santa Cruz…
Oct
17
This Celtic music weekend for adults offers dozens of workshops and sessions for various levels of playing ability, and takes place in the beautiful redwoods…
Oct
17
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📍 Soquel
Oct
17
Connect with community on the campus farm at the annual Harvest Festival! Harvest Fest will have activities for all ages including face painting, flower pressing…
Oct
17
We're throwing Fall party for the whole community! Everyone is invited to this family-friendly celebration. We'll offer festival food and drink at modest prices, including…
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Family
Oct
17
A recurring dance class in Santa Cruz. Check with the venue for specific style and level.
Oct
17
A weekly music jam session in downtown Santa Cruz, featuring lights and fun for all musicians.
Oct
17
Ink Faire at Evergreen Cemetery
📍 Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
🕒 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM · See listing
Join the MAH for a community art market as a part of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History's Evergreen Artist in Residency Program!…
Oct
17
BYO Drum! Hosted by Kirsten in the CCC Backyard or performance hall.
Oct
17
Ripatti Rose Band - Live at Uncork Corralitos
Oct
17
Join local musicians and songwriters in a friendly weekly circle. Come to play and sing songs, or just listen. All acoustic instruments welcome.
Oct
17
Concertino Strings October Concert
📍 Boulder Creek United Methodist Church
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · FREE
Concertino Strings will open its 6th concert season at the Boulder Creek United Methodist Church, 12855 Boulder Street, on October 14th, Wednesday, at 11:30 am…
Oct
17
Santa Cruz SBK Festival Warm-Up Social Series * Bachata Meets Salsa.
📍 Tannery Arts Center
🕒 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM · $12.51
Santa Cruz SBK Social: Salsa Meets Bachata, Sat Oct 17, 5-10 PM, Tannery Arts Center. Workshop + open floor. Profits fund Festival!
Oct
17
5:30-7:30pm Live music in the Beer Garden from local surfboard crafter, Ashley Lloyd Photo: Dave Brown
Oct
17
Amélie Farren, Lilith Max, Rabbitology - The Three Wishes Tour
📍 Felton Music Hall
🕒 5:30 PM · See listing
Purchase tickets here Show 5:30pm // All Ages ***This is a standing room general admissions show. There will be a limited number of chairs located…
Oct
17
A crowd favorite band that is 3 generations deep! Playing classic Hawaiian music as well as contemporary. Hula is a must!
Oct
17
13th Annual Santa Cruz Comedy Festival Presented by DNA October 12-17 At Woodhouse: Saturday, October 17th • 6:30 PM 21 Comics • 3 Headliners •…
Oct
17
Fishhook ROCKS Rupert Hart’s “Shaky Ground” Costume Party!
📍 The Moose Lodge
🕒 6:30 PM – 11:45 PM · See listing
Hey Fishhook Fans! We are excited to be performing at a legendary Rupert Hart costume party, "Shaky Ground," on Saturday, October 17th! The party starts…
Music
📍 Westside
Oct
17
Soulful and seasoned, Marty O’Reilly’s voice pours over the listener with passionate reflections on love, loss, loneliness, and connection. From raw lyrical honesty to the…
Music
📍 Midtown
Oct
17
7 - 9pm · We’re a band from Santa Cruz. We don’t care about computers. We care about loud guitars, beach parties, and making music…
Oct
17
Megan Woods: The Truth Tour - Santa Cruz, CA
📍 Rio Theatre for the Performing Arts
🕒 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · See listing
Following a breakout year and a successful spring run, The Truth singer Megan Woods is bringing The Truth Tour back this fall for an extended…
Music
📍 Midtown
Oct
17
Santa Cruz Chamber Players: Singing Is Being
📍 Christ Lutheran Church
🕒 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM · See listing
Inspired by the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, this program reflects on the idea that singing can reveal something deeper than ordinary, when inner life…
Music
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Oct
17
Indexical is pleased to present an evening of music from the Nathan Clevenger Group and composer/improvisor Marc Perez. The Nathan Clevenger Group will be performing…
Oct
17
A free live show from The Floozies, bringing their funk-electronica sound to the stage for a danceable night.
Oct
17
Latin salsa band La Otra Banda brings live music to a local venue.
Oct
17
Local indie rockers Private Domicile return to rock the kava bar
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📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Oct
17
Moes Alley presents an evening with the B-Side Players!Saturday, October 17, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$25 in advance / $30 day of the show21+*All sales…
Oct
18
A clever and hilarious comedy, rife with Tom Stoppard's legendary wit. Two established playwrights hoping to refresh their careers take their show on the road…
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Comedy
Oct
18
Big Ups to Woodhouse who fought the power in order to secure the party. Allowing them to bring people together for massive fun outdoors under…
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