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Santa Cruz Scene: What's happening in Santa Cruz County
From the waves to the redwoods, it's all happening here.
Santa Cruz Scene (santacruzscene.com) is a free daily calendar of in-person events across Santa Cruz County, California.
See what's on this weekend →In-person only, on purpose. Everything here is something you can actually show up to. No screens, no streams.
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Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · 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
📍 Westside
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Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · 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
📍 UCSC
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Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · The Cruz Room
The Shut-ins
7 - 9pm · The Shut-ins blend country, folk, and Hawaiian sounds with close harmonies and a playful sense of humor for their own brand…
Music
📍 Westside
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Monday, November 949 events on today. No plans required, just go. See the full day →
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: “Enhancing Spectrum Utilization Through Measurement Science”
Where: Engineering 2
Education
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Showing 30 of 104 upcoming events · Music · from 2026-11-09 · to 2026-11-16
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It's Monday Open Mic at the Ugly Mug! Sign ups at 5p Beer, Espresso Drinks and Desserts available
Mon
Nov
9
Open Mic Night Sign-ups at 7:00 PM Starts at 8:00 PM, every Monday Join us to hear local musicians and build community!
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Mon
Nov
9
In celebration of the centennial of trumpeter Miles Davis, the Marcus Shelby Nonet presents Birth of the Cool: Revisited, featuring music from the groundbreaking Davis…
Mon
Nov
9
Jackie Straw takes over The Jury Room for 2Step Tuesday. Live from Los Angeles
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Mon
Nov
9
Alex Cameron performs indie rock at The Crepe Place in Santa Cruz.
Music
📍 Midtown
Tue
Nov
10
Join other students in learning the basic techniques and fundamentals of art using many mediums. Learn about line, value, balance, shape, form, texture, color, art…
Tue
Nov
10
A recurring dance class in Santa Cruz. Check with the venue for specific style and level.
Tue
Nov
10
Join bassist and music educator Diane Bock for Music Matters! Beyond the Notes to explore innovative strategies, activities and insights to connect and create a…
Tue
Nov
10
Music
📍 Capitola
Tue
Nov
10
Salsa Social Dance At Abbott Square Market
Where: Abbott Square Market
When: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Price: FREE
Salsa Social Dance is a free Tuesday night social at Abbott Square Market in downtown Santa Cruz.
Tue
Nov
10
Jackie Straw takes over The Jury Room for 2Step Tuesday. Live from Los Angeles
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Tue
Nov
10
Rolling Together Revue: Donavon Frankenreiter + The Band Of Heathens (Live
Where: Rio Theatre for the Performing Arts
When: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Molded by the waves of Southern California, Donavon Frankenreiter was a pro surfer at age 16. He eventually swapped the competition circuit for concert halls…
Tue
Nov
10
Jeffrey Martin at Felton Music Hall on Tuesday, November 10th 2026 Tickets: https://www.prekindle.com/event/89816-jeffery-martin-felton
Music
📍 San Lorenzo Valley
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Nov
10
Moes Alley presents the Rolling Together Revue featuring Donavon Frankenreiter + The Band Of Heathens live at The Rio Theatre!Tuesday, November 10, 2026Doors: 7pm /…
Tue
Nov
10
Free live music every Tuesday night with the Del Mar Trio at Callahan's in Santa Cruz.
Tue
Nov
10
(((folkYEAH!))) presents Holy Wave.Tuesday, November 10, 2026Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm$20 in advance / $25 day of the show21+* No Refunds | All sales are…
Wed
Nov
11
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Wed
Nov
11
7 - 9pm · Weekly bluegrass jam with local musicians.
Music
📍 Westside
Wed
Nov
11
Music
📍 Capitola
Wed
Nov
11
A live performance by Matt Masih.
Wed
Nov
11
lo-fi power pop and punk from the East Bay on Dandy Boy Records
Music
📍 Midtown
Wed
Nov
11
Western Wednesday #96: Kentucky Mule x Jerry Logan & The Country Squires
Where: Moe's Alley
When: 7:30 PM
Western Wednesday #96 is comin' quick with Kentucky Mule and Jerry B. Logan and The Country Squires! Saddle up and let's go! Wednesday, November 11…
Wed
Nov
11
French acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist, and composer Pierre Bensusan, surnamed “Mister DADGAD”, has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe. Winner of…
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Wed
Nov
11
For Eleven Eleven 11/11 Jim and Diana's acoustic dynamic duo rocks Joe's, a classic old-school honky tonk in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains…
Music
📍 San Lorenzo Valley
Wed
Nov
11
Felton Music Hall presents... They Are Gutting A Body Of Water
Where: Felton Music Hall
When: 8:00 PM
They Are Gutting A Body Of Water at Felton Music Hall on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 Tickets: https://tixr.com/e/190915
Music
📍 San Lorenzo Valley
Thu
Nov
12
5:30-7:30pm Fan-coined "Americana-meets-Vaudeville" singer-songwriter trio Original story-songs, dramedy, stellar vocals, sweet harmonies, great entertainment! Bonny June & Bonfire are an original music trio that sing…
Thu
Nov
12
7 - 10pm · Live improvisational modular synth performance by M31 Transport.
Music
📍 Westside
Thu
Nov
12
7 - 9pm · Rachel Harper is a longtime musician, first starting out as a French Horn player her freshman year of high school which…
Music
📍 Westside
Thu
Nov
12
Rebecca Coupe Franks / Trumpet Nancy Heth / Vocals and Piano
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