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Sun, Aug 9, 2026 Β· Avalon Visions

Second Sunday AVALON VISIONS PSYCHIC FAIR

Come to the Second Sunday AVALON VISIONS PSYCHIC and HEALING ARTS FAIR where an array of intuitive professionals is available for your consultation, as well as market stalls filled with inspiring good for purchase. Join us for good vibes the Second Sunday of every month at 2815 Porter Street in Soquel. See you there!

Festivals πŸ“ Soquel
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Sun, Aug 9, 2026 Β· Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center

Take Out: Rhythms Within

Take Out: Rhythms Within performance at Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center.

Art & Culture πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
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Sun, Aug 9, 2026 Β· Discretion Brewing

Whiskers & Brews

12:00-3:00pm Animal Shelter Relief is coming back to our Beer Garden! Grab a beer, meet adorable adoptable animals, and learn about what ASR does to help our local furry friends. Stay for live music afterwards from 3-5pm! ASR is an all-volunteer, non-profit, 501(c)(3) animal rescue based in Santa Cruz, CA. Their mission is to relieve overcrowded animal shelters through rescue, thereby reducing euthanasia. Formed in 2008, Amy Strickland along with 2 former co-workers from the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter started Animal Shelter Relief rescue, the ONLY local animal rescue focusing on cats and special needs animals, that existed at the time. The founders knew what help was needed at the County Animal Shelter and formed a rescue to meet those needs and relieve the overcrowding.

Music πŸ“ Soquel
Music
Coming up
Sun, Aug 9, 2026 Β· Westside Locations

Chamber Choir Auditions

Beati Quorum, a new and growing Ensemble, is seeking new local members. Beati Quorum is a small, hybrid professional / volunteer ensemble based in Santa Cruz. We focus on a cappella singing, Renaissance through contemporary works, and collaborations with artists from our local network to international groups. Visit www.beatiquorum.org to set up an audition today.

Music πŸ“ Westside

β˜€οΈ Happening today

Sunday, August 9

53 events on today. No plans required, just go.

12:00 AM
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Summer Beer Sails
πŸ“ Discretion Brewing
Food & Drink
12:00 AM
See listing
Weekend with Shakespeare
πŸ“ UCSC Arboretum
Art & Culture
1:00 AM
See listing
Weekend With Shakespeare
πŸ“ UC Santa Cruz
Education
8:00 AM
$102.2
Tri Santa Cruz
πŸ“ Cowell Beach
Community
9:00 AM
See listing
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - Highlights Loop Guided Hike
πŸ“ Visitor Center | Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Outdoors
9:00 AM
$59
Dynomite Farm: Private Dahlia U-Cut Experience
πŸ“ Dynomite Farm
Community
9:00 AM
FREE
Live Oak: Farmers Market
πŸ“ Live Oak Farmers’ Market
Markets
9:00 AM
FREE
Live Oak Farmers' Market
πŸ“ East Cliff Village
Markets
9:00 AM
See listing
Downtown Santa Cruz: Antiques Faire
πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Faire
Markets

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6 upcoming events Β· Wellness Β· from 2026-08-09 Β· to 2026-08-09

Aug
9

Drop-in Meditation

πŸ“ Land of Medicine Buddha – In the Gompa
πŸ•’ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Β· See listing

Join us for Sunday drop-in Meditations 9-10 am weekly. In person only– 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.

Community Wellness πŸ“ Soquel Details β†’
Aug
9

Dip & Drip by Perch Sauna at Davenport Roadhouse

πŸ“ Davenport Roadhouse
πŸ•’ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Β· $25

Join Perch Sauna at the Davenport Roadhouse for a Dip & Drip β€” an ocean cold plunge at Davenport Beach followed by a cedar sauna session. Come for the plunge, stay for the sauna, or do both, moving between cold, heat, and fire at your own pace. Between sessions, warm up by the fire with hot cocoa and mallows from Gelatin Glow, and enjoy a complimentary drink from Best Day Brewing. What to bring: Towel, swimsuit, water bottle Included: Sauna session, complimentary Best Day Brewing beverage

Aug
9

Dip & Drip by Perch Sauna at Davenport Roadhouse

πŸ“ Davenport Roadhouse
πŸ•’ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Β· $25

Join Perch Sauna at the Davenport Roadhouse for a Dip & Drip β€” an ocean cold plunge at Davenport Beach followed by a cedar sauna session. Come for the plunge, stay for the sauna, or do both, moving between cold, heat, and fire at your own pace. Between sessions, warm up by the fire with hot cocoa and mallows from Gelatin Glow, and enjoy a complimentary drink from Best Day Brewing. What to bring: Towel, swimsuit, water bottle Included: Sauna session, complimentary Best Day Brewing beverage

Aug
9

Read to the Rescues

πŸ“ Beyond Liberty
πŸ•’ 3:30 PM Β· FREE

Read to the Rescues ✨with Pregnant Mare Rescue πŸ΄πŸ’›Give your little one a magical experience… reading aloud alongside a gentle rescue horse. This peaceful moment helps kids build confidence, grow empathy, and create a special bond with our beautiful horses.πŸ“–πŸ’¬ It’s a one-on-one reading time in a calm, supportive space; perfect for young readers and parents who’d love to learn more about our sanctuary.

Aug
9

Sunday Sound Bath + Reiki

πŸ“ Kula Connections
πŸ•’ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Β· $25

Presented by: Ruby Hernandez, Adron Beene, Susan von Thun or Erin Carlson-Jones with Joyce Leonard. Each Sunday, one of the musicians performs a sound bath. This is a meditative experience where participants are immersed in sound vibrations produced by instruments like gongs and singing bowls. The goal is to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance mental clarity by allowing the sounds to wash over the body and mind. Joyce offers Reiki, providing a moment of personal attention, inviting you to settle more fully into stillness and the healing experience.

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