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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 · Natural Bridges State Beach
Monarch Butterfly Viewing at Natural Bridges
Visit the Monarch Grove at Natural Bridges State Beach for a self-guided family outing during November. Walk the accessible boardwalk to look for overwintering butterflies…
Family
📍 Westside
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Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Capitola Beach next to jetty on East side
Girl Grom Surf Club Santa Cruz Meetup
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing together surf girls from all backgrounds to build community. We meet once per month.
Outdoors
📍 Capitola
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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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Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Abbott Square Market
Trivia Night at Abbott Square
Wednesdays at Abbott Square are a little more exciting with a weekly Trivia Night inside the Front & Cooper bar. Starts promptly at 6:30pm with…
Community
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
☀️ Happening today
Wednesday, November 11Wednesday's got a little of everything. Out in the San Lorenzo Valley, Roaring Camp Railroads runs the Redwood Forest Steam Train through the redwoods at 10:30am, good for a morning with the kids. Over at Natural Bridges, the Journey for Change Veterans Day Walk starts at 8:30am along the beach. Come evening, head to The Cruz Room for the Bluegrass Jam at 6pm, or catch Matt Masih at Crow's Nest for three bucks. If fingerstyle guitar is more your speed, Pierre Bensusan plays Kuumbwa Jazz downtown at 7:30pm.
43 events on today. No plans required, just go. See the full day →
9:00 AM
$65
Bio-Vibe Table: Sound & Vibration Wellness Sessions
Where: Soulcare Studios
Wellness
10:30 AM
$26.45
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
Cultural Event
11:00 AM
FREE
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours
Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
Family
12:00 PM
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
Education
12:00 PM
FREE
Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
Education
12:00 PM
FREE
Aesthetic Breach: Past and Present Struggles for Justice in North African Comics
Where: Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery
Education
12:00 PM
FREE
The Audacity to Create
Where: Sesnon Gallery @ UCSC
Art & Culture
12:30 PM
Downtown Santa Cruz: Farmers Market
Where: Downtown Farmers' Market
Markets
1:00 PM
FREE
Girl Grom Surf Club Santa Cruz Meetup
Where: Capitola Beach next to jetty on East side
Outdoors
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Showing 30 of 116 upcoming events · Music · from 2026-11-11 · to 2026-11-18
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7 - 9pm · Weekly bluegrass jam with local musicians.
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📍 Westside
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📍 Capitola
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A live performance by Matt Masih.
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lo-fi power pop and punk from the East Bay on Dandy Boy Records
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📍 Midtown
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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…
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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…
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📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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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…
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📍 San Lorenzo Valley
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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
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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…
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Nov
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7 - 10pm · Live improvisational modular synth performance by M31 Transport.
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📍 Westside
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Nov
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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
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Nov
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Rebecca Coupe Franks / Trumpet Nancy Heth / Vocals and Piano
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Nov
12
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📍 Capitola
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A sign-up based Open Mic night for anyone involved in making electronic music, whatever the style, genre or format - anything from ambient and drone…
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📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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📍 Soquel
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Ken Okada Group feat. YOYOKA is a San Francisco Bay Area-based jazz fusion ensemble blending Japanese and American jazz fusion traditions with modern improvisation and…
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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8-9:30pm · Jazz-influenced singer/songwriter who plays songs on a bedazzled electric ukulele.
Music
📍 Westside
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Come kick off the weekend early with The Thursday Night Wine Down. Grab a glass of wine at Cocoa Vino in Capitola Village and settle…
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Nov
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w/ Elliott OK. tickets for sale at door.
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📍 Midtown
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Jake Xeres Fussell might not roll off the tongue, but Fussell is fast becoming a mature seasoned master of 21st century folk music. A student…
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📍 San Lorenzo Valley
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Nov
13
Focusing on hand-building techniques. Make a pinch pot, a coil pot, or learn slab construction. Learn how to use underglazes and glazes. Gain knowledge about…
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Nov
13
Join us at the Downtown Library and enjoy free jazz music by local professional musicians.
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Nov
13
OUTERNATIONAL - Global Bass Dance Party
Where: Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
When: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
OUTERNATIONAL: Global Bass Dance Party Featuring Selecta 7, Rudi B & Special Guest DJ Ill Tones Get ready for a night of heavy bass, infectious…
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Nov
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Riaptti & Rose - Live at Kissed By An Angel Wines
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Nov
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5:30-7:30pm Bob O'Neill's Absent Minds deliver a captivating musical experience that resonates with audiences. Their fusion of original songs, vibrant guitar playing, and rhythmic grooves…
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📍 Soquel
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7 - 9pm · The Shut-ins blend country, folk, and Hawaiian sounds with close harmonies and a playful sense of humor for their own brand…
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📍 Westside
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alecia haselton is a Corralitos born-and-raised vocalist, songwriter, and musician. She brings an alt/folk/rock sound rooted in honest storytelling, powerful vocals, and a little ’90s/2000s…
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Nov
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OUTERNATIONAL AT WOODHOUSE WITH SELECTA 7 SOUND & GUEST DJ ILL TONES
Where: Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
When: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Price: FREE
OUTERNATIONAL (((Global Bass Dance))) • FRIDAY NOV 13TH• • With Resident DJs SELECTA 7 @selecta7 & RUDI B @rudib7 • Feat Special Guest D
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Stand in the spotlight and share your talents with our community. All are welcome at this world-class open mic. Signups at 6:30, show at 7.
Music
📍 Watsonville
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