Looking to meet other singles in a more intentional and authentic way? Join us at Soul Care Studios for Authentic Connecting for Singles, an afternoon designed to create space for genuine conversation, meaningful connection, and community. Step beyond traditional small talk and spend time getting to know others in a relaxed and welcoming environment. ๐ Sunday, September 27 โฐ 3:30โ6:30 PM ๐ฐ $30 per person ๐๏ธ Pre-registration required ๐ฅจ Light snack provided ๐ Soul Care Studios 8035 Soquel Drive, #35 Aptos, CA For more information or to register, contact Catherine Anderson at [email protected]. Payment is available via Venmo or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
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Treehouse Dispensary First Friday
First Friday: Costume Party Edition ๐ป Friday, October 2 ยท 7โ10 PM ยท 21+ Treehouse is hosting our first-ever cannabis consumption event, and we're kicking it off with a costume party. Come as you are, or come as someone (or something) else entirely. Spooky season starts here. Live music by Junebug (8โ9:30 PM) Folk-fusion fingerstyle guitar from a one-woman band. Junebug also tap dances and plays harmonica, autoharp, kazoo, trumpet, ukulele, and banjo, so expect the unexpected. Artists & Makers Market (7โ10 PM) Browse and shop work from local artists and makers: Art by Dejon, Cyanide Cyn, Mori Mysterium, Mountain Medusa, Stitch and Story, Penning Beads, WilderWilds, Corals Tiny World, Hermelinda, and Potato Studios. Stash Jar Making (7โ10 PM) Puff, puff, craft. Stop by our free DIY station and decorate a one-of-a-kind stash jar to keep your favorite flower fresh and stylish. All supplies provided. Just bring your creativity. Cannabis Elixirs ๐น Sip, sip, hooray. Enjoy refreshing cannabis elixirs while you get crafty and catch the show. Free to attend. Costumes strongly encouraged. Must be 21+ with valid ID. Treehouse Dispensary ยท 3651 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz 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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The Art Lande Trio
Art Lande (piano) โ Gรผnter Wehinger (flute) โ Tim Wendel (guitar) WILLIAM WINANT - Percussion
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Heather/Nelsen Duo
3:00-5:00pm Heather Norquist has been singing as long as she can remember. She has performed at restaurants and cafes throughout Santa Cruz, and she enjoys singing a wide array of songs including classics from the swing era, bossa nova, French cafe music and pop classics. Heather's vocal style is subtle, warm and delicate as she shares these beautiful songs with her audience. Nelsen Hutchison is a guitarist, educator, and composer who regularly performs with luminaries of the gypsy jazz (Hot Club of SF), swing (Gunhild Carling), and straight-ahead jazz traditions. In addition to being an active performer, Nelsen also teaches courses in guitar at Skyline College and is pursuing his PhD in Cross-Cultural Musicology at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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Karaoke with Moondog
Sing your heart out! We will start at 3pm....ends when the cops show up or when I throw in the towel....No way you can be too late to get into the rotation.....We use Karafun, so the artists who own the songs get paid ROYALTIES via BMI or ASCAP. Venmo & TIP JAR FOR THE KJ. Beer and Wine , Bar Food Menu. Plenty of free parking.
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Full Moon Meditation for September
๐ Full Moon Sound Bath & Guided Meditation 80-Minute Experience | Spa Santangelo, Felton, CA + Online Join Melissa at each Full Moon for a deeply restorative journey designed to help you reconnect, release, and restore your inner balance. Step into a serene, supportive space and allow yourself to fully unwind. This immersive experience combines the healing vibrations of a live sound bath, guided meditation, journaling, and fire release to bring a deeper sense of peace and balance. Youโll be guided through Melissaโs Mystic Meditationsโa thoughtfully curated journey inspired by the energy of the Full Moon: ๐ Full Moon โ LET GO Release what no longer serves you, clear stagnant energy, and create space for whatโs next. The Full Moon offers an opportunity to reflect on what has come to fruition and consciously release what youโre ready to leave behind. Through meditation, sound, journaling, and fire release, allow yourself to let go and make room for renewed balance and clarity. Whether you join us in person at Spa Santangelo in Felton, CA, or online from the comfort of your own home, come exactly as you are. In-person groups of up to 10 guests are welcome. Gather your friends, family, or community and share this beautiful experience together. ๐ Extend Your Wellness Journey Continue exploring your path with offerings from The Groovy Goddess, including: โจ In-person & online sessions ๐ Books ๐ง Guided meditations ๐ฟ Online transformational courses โจ Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter, grounded, peaceful, and renewedโready to move forward with greater clarity.
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๐ Full Moon Sound Bath & Guided Meditation 80-Minute Experience | Spa Santangelo, Felton, CA + Online Join Melissa at each Full Moon for a deeply restorative journey designed to help you reconnect, release, and restore your inner balance. Step into a serene, supportive space and allow yourself to fully unwind. This immersive experience combines the healing vibrations of a live sound bath, guided meditation, journaling, and fire release to bring a deeper sense of peace and balance. Youโll be guided through Melissaโs Mystic Meditationsโa thoughtfully curated journey inspired by the energy of the Full Moon: ๐ Full Moon โ LET GO Release what no longer serves you, clear stagnant energy, and create space for whatโs next. The Full Moon offers an opportunity to reflect on what has come to fruition and consciously release what youโre ready to leave behind. Through meditation, sound, journaling, and fire release, allow yourself to let go and make room for renewed balance and clarity. Whether you join us in person at Spa Santangelo in Felton, CA, or online from the comfort of your own home, come exactly as you are. In-person groups of up to 10 guests are welcome. Gather your friends, family, or community and share this beautiful experience together. ๐ Extend Your Wellness Journey Continue exploring your path with offerings from The Groovy Goddess, including: โจ In-person & online sessions ๐ Books ๐ง Guided meditations ๐ฟ Online transformational courses โจ Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter, grounded, peaceful, and renewedโready to move forward with greater clarity.
Cypress Health Institute Certified Massage Therapist Program
Queer & Trans Yoga Hosted by Sapphire Yoga Collective @ TDC
Queer & Trans Yoga by Sapphire Yoga Collective Weekly Yoga Class @ TDC Mondays from 6:00 PM -7:15 PM This is a trauma-sensitive, all-levels, all-bodies/abilities class taught by a rotating queer-identifying yoga teacher each week. We highlight self nurturance through yoga asana and meditation, a somatic and mindfulness healing practice that resources us for our own resilience as well as community care. No prior yoga experience necessary. Ultimately, this is a brave space for LGBTQIA++ identifying folks to gather and take deep care. Please bring your our yoga mat and water bottle. Cost: $10-20 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds! @sapphireyogacollective and @yogaforallmovement Questions? Contact Tara Maxon, Well-being Coordinator email: tara.maxon @diversitycenter.org
Come join us! Mondays @ 6pm Yoga 7pm Meditation and Sound Healing โค๏ธโ๐ฉน $10 a class, no one will be turned away ๐ซถ
Enhancing Energy, Increasing Vitality - Bodywork & Self-care Exercises
A new 6-week series, beginning Monday, September 14. Each session builds on the one before it, inviting you to let go of tension, balance your nervous system, and learn how you can move through life without draining your energy during unexpected or uncomfortable events. Itโs for the busy parent who feels depleted, the professional who is chronically tired, those healing from a stressful time of life, and anyone wishing to relate to life with more positivity, energy and enthusiasm. In the non-judgmental atmosphere of Breema, the series will support you to: โnotice where you drain energy and fall into habitual patterns, relationships, fear, and anxiety โdiscover new, more harmonious ways of relating to these aspects of ourselves โlearn simple bodywork treatments that support you to be present, and that you can practice on friends and family, and Self-Breema exercises that you can do during the day $20 per class or $100/series Open to all levels Youโll need to be reasonably comfortable moving and working on a padded floor with other participants. Wear comfortable long pants and socks. No fragrances, please. Class dates include: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26. Please note no class 10/12 due to Breema Intensive in Oakland. For more information, please contact Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center at (510) 455-8008, or by emailing us at [email protected]. Continuing Education may be available for this event. Visit breema.info/ce for more information and to sign up. Instructors: Alexandra Johnson, MD, Kevin Johnson and Dena Ehrlich
Contact Improv dance session at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, offered weekly on Mondays.
Cypress Health Institute Certified Massage Therapist Program
Student Health Services Scavenger Hunt
Welcome to UCSC! Explore UCSC Student Health Services (SHS), collect stamps at each department, and win free swag plus entry into a grand prize drawing! Drop by the Student Health Center for an interactive Scavenger Hunt to get familiar with all the health and wellness resources available to you on campus. Pick up your official Scavenger Hunt Passport at the Welcome Table, then tour stations across the facilityโincluding the Medical Clinic, Pharmacy, CAPS, Insurance Office, Lab, and X-Ray. Meet our staff, learn how to access services, and get your passport stamped along the way. Event Highlights โข Free SHS Swag: Complete all stations to take home water bottles, chapstick, lens cleaner, toothbrushes, stickers, and stress balls. โข Grand Prize Drawing: Every finished passport earns an entry to win a $50.00 Amazon gift card ! โข Open to All: Available to all UCSC students with no advance registration required. Event Details โข Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 โข Time: 12โ2 p.m. โข Location: UCSC Student Health Center (Welcome Table at Main Entrance) โข Cost: Free! You Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all, consistent with state and federal law, as well as the University of Californiaโs nondiscrimination policies. Every initiativeโwhether a student service, faculty program, or community eventโis designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities. To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications .
Wing Chun martial arts classes with instructor Marcus at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, meeting multiple times per week.
Bio-Vibe Table: Sound & Vibration Wellness Sessions
Experience the Bio-Vibe Table at SoulCare Studios, a gentle, non-invasive wellness experience using sound frequencies and soothing vibrations to encourage relaxation, release tension, and support overall balance. Simply lie down comfortably while the table delivers vibrations throughout the body, creating an opportunity to slow down, rest, and reset. โจ Potential Benefits: โข Encourages deep relaxation โข Supports better sleep โข Helps relieve muscle & joint tension โข Supports a calmer nervous system โข Helps reduce everyday stress Sessions & Pricing: ๐ฟ 60-Minute Full-Body Session: $120 Package of 4: $400 ๐ฟ 30-Minute Focused Session: $65 Package of 4: $200 ๐ Available Wednesdays & Sundays Other days are available upon request. ๐ SoulCare Studios 8035 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA Scan the QR code on the flyer to book your session.
Horses are deeply attuned to nonverbal cues; our posture, breath, and inner state shape how they respond. When weโre centered, they notice. This gentle, horse aligned class explores the power of postureโand how we show up . Through foundational Pilates-based movement, youโll deepen postural alignment, improve stability, and cultivate a calm, grounded presence.No experience needed.$10/class Free with membership: https://beyondliberty.org/groupwellnessmembership
Start your Wednesday morning with movement, mindfulness, and authentic Himalayan yogic wisdom at Soul Care Studios. ๐งโจ Join Yogi Laxman Panthi for a weekly Vinyasa Yoga practice that reaches beyond the physical poses and creates space to connect the body, breath, and mind. With four decades of experience, Laxman has taught yoga and meditation around the world and trained hundreds of yoga teachers. Originally from Nepal, he brings authentic Himalayan yogic wisdom and decades of knowledge to each practice. Laxman is also co-author of The Pose and Beyond: Yoga Philosophy, Meditation, and Ancient Wisdom. ๐ Wednesdays โฐ 9:15โ10:15 AM ๐ Soul Care Studios | Aptos Come begin your Wednesday with an intentional hour of movement, breath, and connection.
Wednesday, September 30 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm Dignity Mobile Wellness Clinic and Santa Cruz Public Libraries are partnering to offer services that support the health of patrons with weekly Wednesday visits to the Scotts Valley branch library.
The Mindful U: Finding Calm, Clarity + Connection in a Chaotic World
The Mindful U: Finding Calm, Clarity + Connection in a Chaotic World With Jessica Sanam Hekmat Thursday, Sept. 30, 2025 | Noon PT Virtual via Zoom Hosted by the UCLA Alumni Association, open to all UC alumni This interactive session, led by career coach Jessica Sanam Hekmat, invites participants to pause and reset to cultivate presence and self-awareness as they navigate professional and personal demands. Weโll explore practical mindfulness tools and reflective prompts designed to foster resilience, regulate stress and re-energize focus. The conversation will balance strategy and self-inquiry, and weโll ground ourselves together in real time through guided breathwork, reflection, and visualization. Participants will leave with practical ways to reconnect to their values and sense of purpose, even when the external environment feels unpredictable. LEARN MORE & REGISTER
Moving in Harmony with Life - Self-care Exercises for Vitality and Balance
Instructors: Alexandra Johnson, MD, Kevin Johnson and Dena Ehrlich We spend much of our time being sedentary, lost in our minds. Yet each movement you make throughout your day is an opportunity to be present. Self-Breema exercises are simple and dynamic, and offer a direct experience of body-mind connection. As you practice in class, you increase your ability to be present during your day. You will leave class nurtured, revitalized, and with newfound positivity! You are also welcome to drop in to this class in person at Hummingbird Valley (free of charge; no registration required). Registration for the online attendance of this class is available via the ticket link. Registering for in-person or online is completely free.
BioCharger & Vibrational Sound Table Healing Happy Hour
Take a midweek pause and recharge your energy โจ Join us for BioCharger & Vibrational Sound Table Healing Happy Hourโa unique experience designed to support relaxation, recovery, and energetic balance. This drop-in session allows you to unwind, reset your nervous system, and leave feeling refreshed and aligned. ๐ Wednesdays | 4:30โ6:00 PM ๐ฒ $25 per session โ ๏ธ Limited to 15 spotsโreserve early
Reiki Sound Bath with Dallas McKenzie & Jessica McCord
Give yourself a midweek opportunity to rest, reset, and reconnect at SoulCare Studios. โจ Join Dallas McKenzie and Jessica McCord for a weekly Reiki Sound Bath, combining the calming experience of immersive sound and vibration with Reiki energy work. Settle into a comfortable space and allow yourself to slow down as soothing sounds create an atmosphere for relaxation, mindfulness, and restoration. โจ What to Expect: โข Immersive sound and vibration โข Reiki energy work โข Deep relaxation and mindfulness โข A peaceful space to unwind and reconnect โข A restorative midweek reset No previous experience with Reiki, meditation, or sound baths is necessary. Come as you are and give yourself an hour dedicated to rest and intentional self-care. ๐ Wednesdays โฐ 7:30โ8:30 PM ๐ SoulCare Studios | 8035 Soquel Drive, Aptos
Guided Mindfulness for Queers and Friends Hosted by TDC @ TDC
Well-being offering: Guided Mindfulness Group Date: Weekly on Thursdays Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz Ages: Adults and teens welcome Cost: FREE Program description: Give your brain a break, and reconnect with the present moment, using guided breathing and mindfulness techniques. All LGBTQ+ people and allies are welcome. If you have questions about this well-being offering, please contact Tara Maxon, Wellbeing Coordinator, at: [email protected] View our Community Agreements for Diversity Center groups.
Guided Mindfulness for Queers and Friends Hosted by TDC @ TDC
Well-being offering: Guided Mindfulness Group Date: Weekly on Thursdays New Time! 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Location: The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz Ages: Adults and teens welcome Cost: FREE Program description: Give your brain a break, and reconnect with the present moment, using guided breathing and mindfulness techniques. All LGBTQ+ people and allies are welcome. View our Community Agreements for Diversity Center groups. .
Mindfulness Meditation: Guided meditation & talk with a facilitator Description:For women newly diagnosed, recovering, or coping with the effects of cancer or chronic illness. Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, 11:00am - noon Facilitator: Claire Schneeberger
We're turning ONE! Celebrate the Pilates Social with Pilates, Prosecco & local vendors
Call to register or if you have questions: 457-2273 Location will vary so call for details The facilitator will bring photos. You are responsible for purchasing materials (see below). Discover your Wisdom with SoulCollageยฎ Let's explore our inner selves. Using images, imagination and intuition, you will begin to create your own personal deck of collaged cards. Part art project, part spiritual practice, SoulCollageยฎ allows you to deepen your understanding of yourself and tap into your inner wisdom that can guide you on important life decisions. In a fun, creative, and relaxed environment, you will create cards that will reveal parts of your personality, your archetypes, and other guides, allies, and challengers. We will talk about the ways you can use your personal deck of collaged cards to tap into your inner wisdom. No art experience necessary. Anyone can create SoulCollageยฎ cards! We use scissors, glue, and images cut from magazines to create our cards. Youโll take home several finished cardsโand no doubt a love for this creative process! Please bring with you : * Scissors * Glue stick (best kind is Pioneer glue stick) * 8 x 5 mat board * Pen & Notebook
Saturday, October 03 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm A safe space to explore questions and feelings about dying
๐ New Moon Sound Bath & Guided Meditation 80-Minute Experience | Spa Santangelo, Felton, CA + Online Join Melissa at each New Moon for a deeply restorative journey designed to help you reconnect, set meaningful intentions, and restore your inner balance. Step into a serene, supportive space and allow yourself to fully unwind. This immersive experience combines the healing vibrations of a live sound bath, guided meditation, journaling, and fire release to bring a deeper sense of peace and balance. Youโll be guided through Melissaโs Mystic Meditationsโa thoughtfully curated journey inspired by the energy of the New Moon: ๐ New Moon โ BRING IN Set intentions, plant new seeds, and invite the energy, experiences, and possibilities you want to cultivate. The New Moon offers an opportunity for reflection and new beginnings. Take time to turn inward, become clear about what you want to welcome into your life, and intentionally create space for what comes next. Whether you join us in person at Spa Santangelo in Felton, CA, or online from the comfort of your own home, come exactly as you are. In-person groups of up to 10 guests are welcome. Gather your friends, family, or community and share this beautiful experience together. ๐ Extend Your Wellness Journey Continue exploring your path with offerings from The Groovy Goddess, including: โจ In-person & online sessions ๐ Books ๐ง Guided meditations ๐ฟ Online transformational courses โจ Come as you are. Leave feeling grounded, centered, inspired, and renewedโwith fresh intentions for the journey ahead.
Bio-Vibe Table: Sound & Vibration Wellness Sessions
Experience the Bio-Vibe Table at SoulCare Studios, a gentle, non-invasive wellness experience using sound frequencies and soothing vibrations to encourage relaxation, release tension, and support overall balance. Simply lie down comfortably while the table delivers vibrations throughout the body, creating an opportunity to slow down, rest, and reset. โจ Potential Benefits: โข Encourages deep relaxation โข Supports better sleep โข Helps relieve muscle & joint tension โข Supports a calmer nervous system โข Helps reduce everyday stress Sessions & Pricing: ๐ฟ 60-Minute Full-Body Session: $120 Package of 4: $400 ๐ฟ 30-Minute Focused Session: $65 Package of 4: $200 ๐ Available Wednesdays & Sundays Other days are available upon request. ๐ SoulCare Studios 8035 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA Scan the QR code on the flyer to book your session.
Drop-in Meditation
Join us for Sunday drop-in Meditations 9-10 am weekly. In person onlyโ in the Gompa at Land of Medicine Buddha with Venerable Yangchen! Venerable Yangchen's guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and value to long-term Buddhist practitioners as well as to complete newcomers to meditation. The practice begins with brief instruction, 10 minutes of silent meditation, followed by guided analytical meditation and discussion based on the theme of the week.
Wing Chun martial arts classes with instructor Marcus at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, meeting multiple times per week.
Bargetto Wineryโs Courtyard Yoga with Alison Trybom Lucas. Elevate your Sunday ritual with Courtyard Yoga and a taste of Bargetto wine! $25 includes yoga class and a glass of Bargetto wine after class! Please bring your own mats and props. All levels welcome. Class is 60 minutes and starts at 10:45am in Bargetto Wineryโs Creekside courtyard! Limited To 20 guests. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: https://bargetto.orderport.net/wines/EVENTS
Using crystal, brass singing bowls and more, participants can expect to leave feeling rejuvenated, balanced and centered. Sun., October 4th โ 6:30 PM โ LARGE THEATER HEALING SOUNDBATH OFFERING - with creative mystic Sera Timms Using crystal & brass singing bowls, gong, chimes, rain stick and more, this soundbath promotes deep relaxation, calm and peace as participants receive deep holistic frequency healing to balance both the collective and individual human biofield. Attendees will comfortably lie down for the duration of the soundbath, being given the opportunity to receive and experience the resonant healing vibrations as they fill the space. Benefits of Sound Healing: - Lowers heart rate and blood pressure - Diminishes stress and anxiety - Activates your parasympathetic nervous system (the "rest-and-digest" mode) - Encourages deep relaxation which aides in meditation - Triggers the brain to chemically release natural opiates reducing pain and swelling - Awakens, aligns and balances the Chakra energy centers in the body - The vibrations help shift your brain from active, overthinking states to slower alpha and theta waves, which are linked to deep meditation and REM sleep - Overall, participants can expect to leave feeling rejuvenated, balanced and centered. Note: participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats, cushions and blankets if theyโd like. The 418 will have yoga mats and blankets available as well. Event duration: approx. 1 hour. Bio: A self-described creative mystic, Sera Beth Timms began her healing path through visual art, music, dream work and imagination, always seeking to find a deeper path of fulfillment and truth than that which the status quo construct had ascribed to the world. Music, sound, and frequency are a deep part of her personal lineage, coming from a patriarchal line of talented musicians, including her father, who spent his life on the road in the outlaw country world. Sera has been creating and performing music for over 25
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