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Treehouse Dispensary hosts a monthly First Friday event on the first Friday of every month. These events feature live music, local artists, makers, and an art market with up to 20 different vendors, along with shop-wide discounts and community activities. The shop is open 8:00 AM to 9:45 PM daily. We're proud to offer everyday savings for our community: New Members: 10% off your first order Wisdom Discount (65+): 5% off Medical Patients: 10% off Students & Teachers: 20% off with valid ID Veterans: 20% off *Please note that discounts do not stack with other deals. Ask staff for exclusions.
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Weekly kids' classes in traditional hula and Tahitian dance, led by Te Hau Nui School at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz.
A weekly music jam session in downtown Santa Cruz, featuring lights and fun for all musicians.
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Free live music every Tuesday night with the Del Mar Trio at Callahan's in Santa Cruz.
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With over a decade of carving out a sound that belongs entirely to them, La Luz’s blend of surf noir, garage rock, and haunted psychedelia wraps listeners in layered harmonies somewhere between doo-wop and folk. Guitarist and songwriter Shana Cleveland, the band's founding member, is one of indie rock's most original voices. Through metaphysical poetry, she takes listeners to rural Californian landscapes and science fiction dimensions. La Luz’s most recent album, News of the Universe, is ambitious, brutal, and blissful. They bring an electric energy to the stage with Soul Train-inspired dance contests and swaggering riffs that spin the room into action. -Shelly Novo; Good Times Santa Cruz
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8 upcoming events · Sports · from 2026-08-25 · to 2026-09-01
This is a clinic for Softball Athletes 12+, designed specific to athletes by athletes. Throughout three 4-week sessions, athletes will focus on every aspect of becoming a complete offensive player. We'll cover hitting mechanics, swing fundamentals, approach at the plate, pitch selection, live pitching, front toss, situational execution, base running, and the mental side of the game.
Santa Cruz Gay Beach Volleyball Date : Wednesdays, last session October 28 Time : 5:30 - 10:00 pm Location : Main Beach Court 16 (across from La Bahia) Cost : Free Santa Cruz Gay Beach Volleyball has been fabulizing Main Beach since 1979. We meet at 5:30 pm on Main Beach Court 16 (across from La Bahia) every Wednesday evening during Daylight Saving Time and play till it's too dark or too cold or we're just hungry. All skill levels - including no skill at all - are welcome. We're here to have fun, connect and yes, sometimes even play surprisingly good volleyball. Socializing on the sidelines is often as busy as the playing on our courts. Afterwards we head to dinner at a local restaurant or sometimes a potluck. Free to participate. ALL (yes, we mean you!) are welcome. Come out and play! .
Santa Cruz is known near and far for its surfing legacy, but there is another water sport that finds a niche on our coast, with a similarly devoted following. Sailboats dot the waves almost as frequently as surf boards here, benefiting from the tides and currents that make this beach town so special. So it is no surprise that the Santa Cruz Harbor and the Santa Cruz Yacht Club have become a nexus for the sailing community, with a calendar packed with activities and a weekly regatta, which brings out even the biggest land lover to admire the race every Wednesday.
Battle for prizes! Join us for our Pokémon Club Tournament in partnership with Swords and Boards and Game Vault on Thursday, August 27 from 6:00-7:30pm. Each round will last 20 minutes, and a few participants will receive prizes. Snacks and refreshments will be offered. Beginners to pros of all ages are welcome to attend. https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7355
🔥 Central Coast Fighting Championship Presents: The Lost Boys Muay Thai 🔥🌊 Step into an unforgettable night of elite striking, high energy, and electric atmosphere at The Lost Boys Muay Thai, presented by Central Coast Fighting Championship. Taking place inside the historic Coconut Grove at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this one-of-a-kind event brings together rising talent and seasoned competitors for a night of action under the lights. With the energy of the coast and the intensity of live combat sports, this venue delivers a powerful and immersive fight night experience. 📅 Date: August 29th, 2026 📍 Location: Coconut Grove, Santa Cruz Boardwalk
🌊🔥 Central Coast Fighting Championship Presents: The Lost Boys Muay Thai 🔥🌊 Step into an unforgettable night of elite striking, high energy, and electric atmosphere at The Lost Boys Muay Thai, presented by Central Coast Fighting Championship. Taking place inside the historic Coconut Grove at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this one-of-a-kind event brings together rising talent and seasoned competitors for a night of action under the lights. With the energy of the coast and the intensity of live combat sports, this venue delivers a powerful and immersive fight night experience. 📅 Date: August 29th, 2026 📍 Location: Coconut Grove, Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Experience championship golf at the legendary Pasatiempo Golf Club! Enjoy an unforgettable day of golf, comedy, great food, and community while supporting Central Coast Comedy and Nexus Sports Solutions Institute. Championship Golf at the legendary Pasatiempo Golf Club The Signature T-Box Roast™ — live comedians roast your foursome before you tee off Awards Celebration & Taco Buffet
A Softball specific weekly clinic designed to keep our gloves and our feet smooth on defense. This clinic is held once a week at Jade Street Park by our college level coaches that are working on fundamentals, form, and execution. Clinic is for 12+ athletes.
If it's happening in person anywhere in Santa Cruz County, whether it's a show, a market, a paddle-out, or a gallery night, we want it on the calendar. Submissions are free and reviewed by our editors.
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