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โ˜… Featured this season

Art Lounge ~ Sip Local Beer & Wine and Make Art! at The Painted Cork, Nov 11 โ˜… Featured
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 ยท 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, butโ€ฆ

Art & Culture ๐Ÿ“ Westside
Indigethanx at Cowell Ranch Hay arn, Nov 12 โ˜… Featured
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 ยท 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 loveโ€ฆ

Education ๐Ÿ“ UCSC
The Joint Chiefs at The Sand Bar, Nov 12 โ˜… Featured
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 ยท The Sand Bar

The Joint Chiefs

The Joint Chiefs

Music ๐Ÿ“ Capitola
Music
โ˜… Featured
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 ยท The Cruz Room

The Shut-ins

7 - 9pm ยท The Shut-ins blend country, folk, and Hawaiian sounds with close harmonies and a playful sense of humor for their own brandโ€ฆ

Music ๐Ÿ“ Westside

โ˜€๏ธ Happening today

Monday, November 9

49 events on today. No plans required, just go. See the full day โ†’

9:00 AM
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: โ€œEnhancing Spectrum Utilization Through Measurement Scienceโ€
Where: Engineering 2
Education

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Showing 30 of 54 upcoming events ยท Wellness ยท from 2026-11-09 ยท to 2026-11-16

Mon
Nov
9

Tai Chi with Manny

Where: Corralitos Cultural Center
When: 2:00 PM โ€“ 3:00 PM

Improve your energy, balance, strength and coordination.

Music Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Watsonville
Mon
Nov
9

Yoga, Meditation & Sound Healing

Where: Sky Park
When: 6:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM

Come join us! Mondays @ 6pm Yoga 7pm Meditation and Sound Healing โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน $10 a class, no one will be turned away ๐Ÿซถ

Wellness Free ๐Ÿ“ Scotts Valley
Tue
Nov
10

Health Screening at Watsonville Public Library

Where: Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley
When: 10:00 AM โ€“ 12:00 PM

Free Health Screening at the Watsonville Public Library! Stop by anytime, no appointment needed for: โ€ข A1C & blood pressure checks โ€ข Quick diabetes riskโ€ฆ

Wellness Free ๐Ÿ“ Watsonville
Tue
Nov
10

A Matter of Balance - Fall Prevention Classes

Where: Simpkins Family Swim Center
When: 10:00 AM โ€“ 12:00 PM

An 8-session workshop series for adults over 60, with either a fear of falling or have experienced a fall. Build confidence, improve balance, and reduceโ€ฆ

Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Midtown
Tue
Nov
10

A Matter of Balance

Where: Live Oak Branch Library
When: 10:00 AM

An 8-session workshop series for adults over 60, with either a fear of falling or have experienced a fall.

Community Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Midtown
Tue
Nov
10

Community Health Leaders Collective

Where: Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley
When: 12:00 PM โ€“ 3:00 PM ยท Price: FREE

Join community health leaders to learn and get inspired // รšnase a los lรญderes de salud comunitarios para aprender y inspirarse

Wellness Free ๐Ÿ“ Watsonville
Tue
Nov
10

Health and Lifestyle Solutions Book Club

Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library
When: 12:15 PM

Join a health book club with educational discussions led by Dr. Rabia Barkins, a licensed holistic health practitioner. Improve overall health with lifestyle changes toโ€ฆ

Community Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Scotts Valley
Tue
Nov
10

B12 Shot Clinic

Where: OneSource Compounding Pharmacy
When: 4:00 PM โ€“ 6:00 PM

Step into a realm of revitalization at our pharmacy, where we proudly introduce our exclusive hydration injection services. Designed to replenish your bodyโ€™s essential fluidsโ€ฆ

Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Scotts Valley
Tue
Nov
10

Wing Chung Class with Marcus

Where: The 418 Project
When: 5:00 PM โ€“ 6:30 PM

Wing Chun martial arts classes with instructor Marcus at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, meeting multiple times per week.

Education Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Tue
Nov
10

iRestยฎ Meditation

Where: London Nelson Community Center
When: 5:30 PM โ€“ 6:45 PM ยท Price: $50

iRestยฎ (Integrative Restoration) meditation is a simple form of meditation combining Eastern and Western practices into a practical and secular program for healing. iRest helpsโ€ฆ

Wellness Education ๐Ÿ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Tue
Nov
10

A Healthy Sustainable Fall Feast

Where: Santa Cruz Seventh-day Adventist Church
When: 6:00 PM โ€“ 8:30 PM ยท Price: $2

Eat for the Earth is organizing a plant-based fall potluck, & YOU are invited. Let's enjoy a cruelty-free and Earth-friendly feast together!

Wellness Food & Drink ๐Ÿ“ Midtown
Tue
Nov
10

DB5: Death & Rebirth

Where: Land of Medicine Buddha
When: 6:30 PM โ€“ 8:30 PM

https://landofmedicinebuddha.org/retreat-guru/2039/discovering-buddhism-module-5-death-and-rebirth-2/

Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Soquel
Wed
Nov
11

Pilates & Posture in the Pasture

Where: Beyond Liberty
When: 9:00 AM โ€“ 10:00 AM ยท Price: $10

Horses are deeply attuned to nonverbal cues; our posture, breath, and inner state shape how they respond. When weโ€™re centered, they notice. This gentle, horseโ€ฆ

Outdoors Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Aptos & Seacliff
Wed
Nov
11

Bio-Vibe Table: Sound & Vibration Wellness Sessions

Where: Soulcare Studios
When: 9:00 AM โ€“ 4:00 PM ยท Price: $65

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 supportโ€ฆ

Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Aptos & Seacliff
Wed
Nov
11

Mat Pilates

Where: Kathleen King Community Room
When: 9:00 AM โ€“ 10:00 AM

Build strength, improve balance, and feel your best. This low-impact class focuses on core strength, posture, and gentle movement, perfect for all fitness levels.

Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Watsonville
Wed
Nov
11

Mobile Health Clinic

Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library
When: 9:00 AM

Dignity Mobile Wellness Clinic and Santa Cruz Public Libraries are partnering to offer services that support the health of patrons with weekly Wednesday visits toโ€ฆ

Community Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Scotts Valley
Wed
Nov
11

Vinyasa Yoga with Yogi Laxman Panthi

Where: Soulcare Studios
When: 9:15 AM โ€“ 10:15 AM ยท Price: $25

Start your Wednesday morning with movement, mindfulness, and authentic Himalayan yogic wisdom at Soul Care Studios. ๐Ÿง˜โœจ Join Yogi Laxman Panthi for a weekly Vinyasaโ€ฆ

Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Aptos & Seacliff
Wed
Nov
11

Cittamani Tara Puja

Where: Land of Medicine Buddha
When: 11:00 AM โ€“ 12:00 PM

See our Practices and Pujas page for more information on weekly pujas. Tara is the female deity who embodies the enlighten activities of all theโ€ฆ

Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Soquel
Wed
Nov
11

Tai Chi with Manny

Where: Corralitos Cultural Center
When: 2:00 PM โ€“ 3:00 PM

Improve your energy, balance, strength and coordination.

Music Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Watsonville
Wed
Nov
11

AuDHD/ADHD Parent Support - In Person

Where: Midtown Community Center
When: 6:30 PM โ€“ 7:30 PM

TIME & LOCATION CHANGE FOR THE MONTHS OF NOVEMBER & DECEMBER: LOCATION: MIDTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER IN SANTA CRUZ TIME: 6:30PM-7:30PM Every 2nd Wednesday of theโ€ฆ

Family Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Midtown
Wed
Nov
11

Finding Greater Peace of Mind

Where: Wisdom Center of Santa Cruz
When: 6:30 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM ยท Price: $40

Our thoughts strongly shape our experience. Habitual patterns such as black-and-white thinking, blaming, and overgeneralizing can quietly create unnecessary stress and dissatisfaction. Join a Buddhistโ€ฆ

Wellness Education ๐Ÿ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Thu
Nov
12

Addressing AI Anxiety

Where: Cruzio, Community Foundation, and Virtual
When: 4:00 PM โ€“ 6:00 PM ยท Price: $5

Concerned about artificial intelligence (AI)? It can be difficult to deal with the relentless news and extreme and varying, predictions. In this workshop, we willโ€ฆ

Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Thu
Nov
12

Foundations of Practice--Sangha House and Zoom

Where: Santa Cruz Zen Center
When: 6:40 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM

We are currently reading "The Wholehearted Way--A Translation of Eihei Dogen's Bendowa With Commentary by Kosho Uchiyama Roshi. Translated by Shohaku Okumura and Taigen Danielโ€ฆ

Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Downtown Santa Cruz

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