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Nov
14
Come ride the Levo family with Axell Hodges, Cody Kelley, Porsha Murdock, Elliot Jamieson, Mitch Ropelato, & Aylana Van Horn
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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 →
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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
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Showing 30 of 36 upcoming events · Music · from 2026-11-14 · to 2026-11-15
Sat
Nov
14
Hella Doubtful and The Bubbles to Rock Palomar Ballroom Santa Cruz
Where: Palomar Ballroom
When: 12:07 PM – 11:00 PM · Price: $20
Get Ready to Dance! The Bubbles will be playing with Hella Doubtful at Palomar Ballroom in Santa Cruz Saturday November 14th from 7-10PM. Going to…
Sat
Nov
14
BYO Drum! Hosted by Kirsten in the CCC Backyard or performance hall.
Music
📍 Watsonville
Sat
Nov
14
Santa Cruz Harp Ensemble is a group of adult harp students from across Santa Cruz County, playing under the direction of instructor Jesse Autumn. Their…
Sat
Nov
14
Join local musicians and songwriters in a friendly weekly circle. Come to play and sing songs, or just listen. All acoustic instruments welcome.
Music
📍 Watsonville
Sat
Nov
14
Sing Your Gratitude - with Kid Beyond
Where: Aptos Beloved Community
When: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
An afternoon of heart-opening singing, with songleader / Buddhist teacher Kid Beyond. Outdoors in nature. All voices welcome!
Sat
Nov
14
3:00-5:00pm Originals and classic tunes from the great folk, blues and rock piano players. Come join us for a relaxing afternoon with Ken Margolis, Dave…
Music
📍 Soquel
Sat
Nov
14
A benefit concert featuring live rock and alternative acts, supporting a community cause.
Music
📍 Midtown
Sat
Nov
14
Sat
Nov
14
An evening with Standing Together's Sally Abed and Nadav Shofet
Where: Resurrection Catholic Church
When: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Price: FREE
Join us to discuss this critical moment in Israel-Palestine and how Standing Together is organizing for peace, equality, and a shared future
Sat
Nov
14
Music
📍 Soquel
Sat
Nov
14
Celebrating Santa Cruz Connections - The Tom Ralston Band
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz
When: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM · Price: $40
Get ready for another annual sonic explosion of music with The Tom Ralston Band!
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Sat
Nov
14
All Bad, the latest album from Nick Shoulders, ultimately encapsulates everything that makes Shoulders’ inimitable form of country music so vital: a heady balance of…
Sat
Nov
14
8 - 9:30pm · Jazz-influenced singer/songwriter who plays songs on a bedazzled electric ukulele.
Music
📍 Westside
Sat
Nov
14
Dance Class & Live Social Dance Party • 70s to 2000s Multi-Genre Cover Band
Sat
Nov
14
Fully Charged ROCKS the Sand Bar on Saturday, November 14th!
Where: The Sand Bar
When: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Hey, Fully Charged Fans, We are super excited to be rocking the Sand Bar in Capitola on Saturday, October 14th! It's our first time at…
Sat
Nov
14
A live show from Trianna Feruza and the Heavy Hitters, blending neo-soul, indie-funk, and rich R&B vocals in an intimate music venue.
Sat
Nov
14
Isaiah Rashad brings Lil Sunny’s Awful Road Trip to The Catalyst, November 14. Doors 7 PM, show 8 PM.
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Sat
Nov
14
Groovesters! Shake off the cold at Joe's in Boulder Creek! Join us on November 14th from 8:30pm to 11:30pm and warm up those dancin' shoes!…
Sat
Nov
14
Music
📍 Capitola
Sat
Nov
14
Context is important. The mid-1980s were caught in homogenization and when Jon Spencer arrived rock and roll was getting a new tuning. Alongside bands like…
Sun
Nov
15
Music
📍 Soquel
Sun
Nov
15
Bridge Choir Drop-In Gratitude Circle
Where: Felton Covered Bridge County Park
When: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM · Price: FREE
community singing celebrating the season of gratitude with hope, resilience & connection
Sun
Nov
15
3:00-5:00pm JADe is an Acoustic Trio performing in the Santa Cruz / Bay Area, playing acoustic rock, adult contemporary, beautiful ballads and more from the…
Music
📍 Soquel
Sun
Nov
15
Full band
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Sun
Nov
15
Anyone into the alternative country or Americana scene probably already knows about Drag the River. Formed in Fort Collins, Colorado in 1996, it was the…
Sun
Nov
15
Sing your heart out! We will start at 5pm....ends when the cops show up or when I throw in the towel....No way you can be…
Sun
Nov
15
Bottomlined by chris
Sun
Nov
15
7 - 9pm · Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and guitarist Rick Reyes. Rick is known for his work with Cosmic Jíbaros and the more acoustic Novela…
Music
📍 Westside
Sun
Nov
15
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…
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