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โ˜… Featured this season

Grateful Sunday at The Crepe Place, Nov 15 โ˜… Featured
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 ยท The Crepe Place

Grateful Sunday

Grateful Sundays at the Crepe Place take place in the beautiful garden. Full meals are available, and the Garden Bar is open for service! Forโ€ฆ

Music ๐Ÿ“ Midtown
Art Lounge ~ Sip Local Beer & Wine and Make Art! at The Painted Cork, Nov 18 โ˜… Featured
Wed, Nov 18, 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
New Play Festival at Second Stage, Nov 20 โ˜… Featured
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 ยท Second Stage

New Play Festival

New Play Festival is an annual student-run showcase of experimental, short stage readings that focuses on nurturing and showcasing new playwrights in the UC Santaโ€ฆ

Art & Culture ๐Ÿ“ UCSC
UCSC Orchestra at Recital Hall, Nov 24 โ˜… Featured
Tue, Nov 24, 2026 ยท Recital Hall

UCSC Orchestra

UCSC Orchestra, Copland's Billy the Kid and Tchaikovsky's Symphomy No. 5 in E minor, Op 64 Information about this event is available at https://events.ucsc.edu/event/orchestra-fall-2026-27/, QUESTIONS?โ€ฆ

Family ๐Ÿ“ UCSC

โ˜€๏ธ Happening today

Sunday, November 15

Start the day at Temple Beth El's Hanukkah Fair in Aptos, then wander over to Natural Bridges for the Monarch Butterfly Viewing, bring a layer, it's breezy out there. Soquel is the music spot today: Hot club Soquel plays The Ugly Mug at 11, and The Jade Trio takes over Discretion Brewing by 3. If drag and loud guitars are more your speed, Moe's Alley has Drag The River marking thirty years on the road.

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

9:00 AM
$65
Bio-Vibe Table: Sound & Vibration Wellness Sessions
Where: Soulcare Studios
Wellness
9:00 AM
FREE
Live Oak: Farmers Market
Where: Live Oak Farmers' Market
Markets
9:00 AM
Drop-in Meditation
Where: Land of Medicine Buddha
Community
9:30 AM
FREE
Hanukkah Fair
Where: Temple Beth El gift shop
Festivals
9:30 AM
FREE
Volunteer in the cool, quiet beauty of The Forest of Nisene Marks
Where: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County
Outdoors
10:00 AM
FREE
Downtown Santa Cruz: Makers Market
Where: Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market
Markets
10:00 AM
$245
Youth Robot Series - Santa Cruz Maker Studios
Where: Santa Cruz Maker Studios
Family
10:00 AM
SUNDAY SERENITY: RESTORATIVE EXPRESSIVE ART
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
Art & Culture
10:00 AM
FREE
Elkhorn Slough: Free Tour of the Preserve
Where: Elkhorn Slough Reserve
Outdoors

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Showing 30 of 53 upcoming events ยท Wellness ยท from 2026-11-15 ยท to 2026-11-22

Sun
Nov
15

Drop-in Meditation

Where: Land of Medicine Buddha
When: 9:00 AM โ€“ 10:00 AM

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'sโ€ฆ

Community Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Soquel
Sun
Nov
15

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
Sun
Nov
15

Dip & Drip by Perch Sauna at Davenport Roadhouse

Where: Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn
When: 11:00 AM โ€“ 1:00 PM ยท Price: $30

We're back for your favorite Sunday reset with Perch Sauna at the Davenport Roadhouse. Join us for a morning of cold water, warm heat andโ€ฆ

Wellness Outdoors ๐Ÿ“ North Coast
Sun
Nov
15

THE RITUAL: Skin from Within

Where: 5161 Soquel Drive, #Suite C, Soquel, CA
When: 1:00 PM โ€“ 4:00 PM ยท Price: $85

An afternoon of skin loving rituals, hands-on gua sha, holistic skin wisdom, nourishing herbal tea, and a little holiday magic!

Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Soquel
Sun
Nov
15

Medicine Buddha Puja

Where: Land of Medicine Buddha
When: 2:00 PM โ€“ 3:00 PM

The Medicine Buddha Puja is performed every day at Land of Medicine Buddha, normally by Venerable Samten. On Sundays, this is open to the publicโ€ฆ

Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Soquel
Sun
Nov
15

Eating Disorder Recovery Support Group

Where: The Lotus Collaborative
When: 3:00 PM โ€“ 4:00 PM ยท Price: FREE

A therapist-led space for people in recovery, just beginning to explore recovery, or struggling with food and body and looking for support. Free โ€ข In-personโ€ฆ

Wellness Free ๐Ÿ“ Westside
Sun
Nov
15

Discovery Dinner at 1440: Sound Healing

Where: 800 Bethany Dr, Scotts Valley, CA
When: 4:30 PM โ€“ 7:00 PM ยท Price: $81.88

Discover new techniques to foster wellbeing as you participate in a soothing sound healing workshop before an education dinner at 1440.

Wellness Food & Drink ๐Ÿ“ Scotts Valley
Sun
Nov
15

Sunday Sound Bath + Reiki

Where: Kula Connections
When: 7:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM ยท Price: $35

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 bathโ€ฆ

Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Capitola
Mon
Nov
16

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
16

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 ๐Ÿ“ Scotts Valley
Tue
Nov
17

Mobile Health Clinic

Where: Felton Branch Library
When: 9:00 AM

Dignity Mobile Wellness Clinic provides evaluations, screenings, and treatment and connects you to services that support physical and mental health on 1st & 3rd Tuesdaysโ€ฆ

Community Wellness En espaรฑol ๐Ÿ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Tue
Nov
17

American Red Cross Blood Drives

Where: Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley
When: 10:00 AM โ€“ 3:00 PM

CHT is pleased to partner with the American Red Cross by providing a location for monthly blood drives in our Kathleen King Community Room. Accordingโ€ฆ

Wellness Community ๐Ÿ“ Watsonville
Tue
Nov
17

Whatโ€™s The Tea? Featuring SHOP

Where: Classroom Unit
When: 12:00 PM โ€“ 1:00 PM

Is your self-care making you feel guilty? Do you struggle with negative self-talk? Come attend our self-compassion workshop specifically designed for international and globally mindedโ€ฆ

Education Wellness ๐Ÿ“ UCSC
Tue
Nov
17

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
17

Caring With Compassion: Hospice and End-of-Life Care for Pets

Where: BirchBark Foundation
When: 6:30 PM โ€“ 7:30 PM

Join Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian, Dr. Gabrielle Ravina of Peaceful Paws Veterinary Services, for a conversation about caring for pets through end-of-life.

Community Wellness
Tue
Nov
17

NeuroQueer Space

Where: The Diversity Center
When: 6:30 PM โ€“ 7:45 PM

Name: NeuroQueer Space Date: Third Tuesday of Every Month Starting Tuesday, September 15 Time: 6:30 - 7:45 pm Location: Hybrid, The Diversity Center and virtualโ€ฆ

LGBTQ+ Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Midtown
Wed
Nov
18

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
18

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
18

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
18

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
18

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
18

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
18

Pilates @ the Library

Where: Aptos Branch Library
When: 12:30 PM

Join us for free Pilates at the Library! All levels welcome. Bring your own mat and water. Enjoy a fun, energizing workout led by volunteerโ€ฆ

Community Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Aptos & Seacliff
Wed
Nov
18

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
18

Entre Nosotras

Where: Watsonville
When: 5:00 PM โ€“ 7:00 PM

Entre Nosotras: Open to Spanish-speaking women with cancer at all stages, from diagnosis through treatment and the healing process. Groups are led in Spanish andโ€ฆ

Wellness Cultural Event En espaรฑol ๐Ÿ“ Watsonville

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