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๐ Santa Cruz Actors' Theatre
๐ 12:00 AM ยท See listing
Audition workshop with Wilma Chandler this August! This workshop will help you prepare for auditioning, inside and out Saturdays, August 22, 29 & Sept 5, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Topics include: Selecting your monologue Cold readings Preparation Outer work: presentation, appearance, character interpretation, emotional range, tempo and vitality Inner work: handling fear, finding yourself in the work, breath and silence, the inner character, and the offering Cost: $60. Maximum of 15 participants Visit our Workshops page to sign up: https://www.santacruzactorstheatre.org/workshops
๐ Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery
๐ 1:00 AM โ 12:59 AM ยท See listing
Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery August 13-September 19, 2026 Opening celebration and Artist Talk Saturday, August 15, 2-4:30 p.m Light refreshments will be served. Summer Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 1-5pm ReView: UC Santa Cruz Arts Alumni Exhibition features Arts Division alumni from the Monterey and San Francisco Bay Areas. Curated by Valรฉria Miranda, the Sesnonโs Director, ReView includes a wide variety of media and techniques highlighting the diversity of contemporary practice of alumni who graduated from 1972 to 2025. The exhibition title alludes to the portfolio critique process and suggests ideas of reflection and reevaluationโwhether revisiting past work, rethinking materials, or tracing how a practice evolves over time. This exhibition celebrates the creative path of artists who began their journeys at UC Santa Cruz. United by shared roots yet defined by distinct paths, the participating alumni reflect the lasting influence of the Arts Division programs. Their works speak to the spirit of inquiry, experimentation, and perseverance that has long shaped the universityโs artistic community. ReView presents an opportunity for the campus and larger community to see the professional practice of these artists who continue to build on the creative foundation that they received at UCSC and to inspire our current students, offering visualization of their own future artistic journeys after graduation. ReView offers a unique opportunity for returning alumni to celebrate their creative expressions while reconnecting with classmates and the university community. Admission is free and open to the public. More Information
๐ Santa Cruz Zen Center
๐ 8:30 AM โ 9:10 AM ยท FREE
Zen Meditation. Open to all. Free of charge.
๐ Civic Auditorium
๐ 9:00 AM โ 7:00 PM ยท $28.52
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๐ Dynomite Farm
๐ 9:00 AM โ 5:00 PM ยท $59
Enjoy Dynomite Farmโs show-quality dahlia beds for intimate, unhurried cutting experiences where you and your friends have the field to yourselves. No crowds. No rushing. Just you, your people, and a thousand flowers. Companion passes are available for guests who want to join the fun, explore the farm, and take in the beauty without cutting flowers. Friendly chickens roam the property, there are swings for little ones.
๐ UC Santa Cruz
๐ 9:00 AM โ 12:00 PM ยท FREE
Come enjoy picking your own organic strawberries and/or flowers at the campus farm! When: U-picks will take place on Saturdays from 9am to 12pm, July 11โAugust 22, or while supplies last. PLEASE NOTE that u-pick will not occur on Saturday, July 4. Where: Free parking will be available in the Hay Barn lot or lot 115/116 during u-pick hours. Please do not park in the dirt lot at the farmโs back gate. Please walk to the check-in table near the strawberries/flowers at the farm to pre-pay and collect your u-pick container(s). We will have directional signage displayed. There is one ADA parking spot on the farm. The UCSC Farm has uneven, hilly terrain. If you require accommodations to fully participate, please email [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate. Cost: UCSC students with valid ID get 25% off produce. Strawberry pints โ $4 each Strawberry flats (12 pints) โ $44 Flowers โ $25 for 32oz deli container Flower buckets โ $75 Payment: Credit card payments only (you will need a smartphone to scan a QR code and enter your card info manually). Dogs are not allowed on the UC Santa Cruz campus (service animals are OK).
๐ East Lake Village Shopping Center
๐ 9:00 AM โ 11:00 AM ยท FREE
Classic cars and coffee every Saturday morning, in East Lake Village Shopping Center. It doesn't get much better. Come walk around the expansive parking lot, look at some beautifully restored cars, drink delicious coffee, and visit with your community. Stay awhile and enjoy one of the many great eateries in the shopping center!
๐ Desert Dreams Dance
๐ 9:15 AM โ 11:00 AM ยท See listing
This is a mixed-level ballet class for adult ballet dancers with Elizebeth Randall Rains.
๐ Aรฑo Nuevo State Park
๐ 9:30 AM โ 12:00 PM ยท FREE
Join State Parks staff for a morning of volunteer work along the scenic coastal terrace at Aรฑo Nuevo State Park. Volunteers can expect to weed out invasive plants, sheet mulch, collect native plant seeds and more! This work helps improve habitat for local wildlife, including the endangered San Francisco Garter Snake. Volunteers should bring closed-toed shoes and sun protection. Training, water, snacks, tools and gloves will be provided. All ages are welcome to this event. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
๐ Berdels Westside
๐ 10:00 AM โ 4:00 PM ยท FREE
Join us at the Swift Street Flea on Saturday, August 22nd for another market with groovy tunes, local artists, vintage, art, treasures, tea, & more. 10am-4pm. No place you'd rather be!!
๐ 20131 Old Big Basin Rd Boulder Creek ca 95006 20131 Old Big basin Rd
๐ 10:00 AM โ 3:00 PM ยท $188.58
Off Road Skills
๐ Elkhorn Slough Reserve
๐ 10:00 AM โ 12:00 PM ยท FREE
Docent-led tours of the Elkhorn Slough Reserve are every Saturday AND Sunday, at 10 am and 11 am. Tours are on a first-come, first-serve basis โ visitors may sign up at the Visitor Center front desk, or call ahead the morning of using the phone number (831) 728-2822. The Docent will craft a walk that meets the groups needs and abilities.
๐ Roaring Camp Railroads
๐ 10:00 AM โ 4:00 PM ยท $32
From Trees to Shining Seas โ Felton to Santa Cruz. Departing from the Santa Cruz Mountains, travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, down the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge, across a 1909 steel truss bridge, and through an 1875 tunnel before arriving at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Reverse roundtrips departing from the beach in Santa Cruz to Roaring Camp and back may be purchased from the conductor on the train departing from Santa Cruz. The Santa Cruz Big Trees & Pacific Railway operates passenger and freight services on one of the oldest and most historic lines in California. When the route opened in 1875 it carried lumber as well as picnickers and tourists to the Big Trees and Santa Cruz. Todayโs Beach Train passengers can start their roundtrip journeys from either Roaring Camp in Felton or from the beach in Santa Cruz. Departs from both the beach in Santa Cruz and Roaring Camp. See departure times for more information. The Beach Train will run weekends and holidays through May, and then daily June through the first week of August, then back to weekends and holidays to the end of September. Please note that the 4 p.m. train leaving Santa Cruz is one-way only. There is no return train to the beach.
๐ Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
๐ 10:00 AM โ 2:00 PM ยท See listing
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๐ Chaminade Resort and Spa
๐ 10:00 AM โ 12:00 PM ยท $35
Reconnect with yourself beneath the redwoods on one of the areaโs first certified Forest Therapy Trails at Chaminade Resort & Spa. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing), this guided experience combines mindfulness in nature, sensory awareness, and gentle invitations designed to calm the nervous system, restore attention, and relieve stress. Perfect for anyone seeking renewal, creativity, and deeper connection in the beauty of Santa Cruz.
๐ The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
๐ 10:30 AM โ 12:00 PM ยท See listing
Write Queer, a creative writing group Date: Saturday, August 22 Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 Noon Cost: Free Location: The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Ages: 18+ Join Jesse for the last meeting of this series, on the last Saturday in August. Unleash your creativity at Write Queer, an 18+ group for writers of all levels. Respond to provided prompts, or bring your own projects. Meetings include writing time, optional sharing and positive feedback. Please bring a pen and paper or a laptop. .
๐ Roaring Camp Railroads
๐ 10:30 AM โ 3:00 PM ยท $26.45
Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of Roaring Camp, the railroad and the forest.
๐ Aptos Branch Library
๐ 10:30 AM โ 11:30 AM ยท FREE
Come and experience the joy and love of balancing your life with divine spirit.
๐ 7 Hangar Way suite b, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA
๐ 10:30 AM โ 12:00 PM ยท FREE
Event: RAINBOW PLAYGROUP @ Raรญces y Cariรฑo Date: 4th Saturday of the Month Saturday, January 25 Time: 10:30 am -12:00 pm Location: RC Fam 7 Hangar Way, Suite B, Watsonville, CA 95076 Ages: 0-10 years old and younger and their caregivers, with siblings welcome. Cost: FREE Event Description: A monthly bilingual playgroup for LGBTQIA+ families and allies. This play group is for children who are 10 years old and younger and their caregivers, with siblings welcome. We will have an art activity, a story, some light snacks, and PLAY! Please, do not bring sick children to Rainbow Playgroup. Families are asked to maintain the confidentiality of all playgroup attendees and no photography is permitted. RSVP Form ยกGrupo de Juego Arcoiris! Un grupo de juego bilingรผe para familias LGBTQIA+ y aliados El cuarto sรกbado del mes 10:30am-12pm, Raรญces y Cariรฑo, 7 Hangar Way, Suite B, Watsonville, CA 95076 Este grupo de juego es para niรฑos de 10 aรฑos o menos y cuidadores, y se admiten hermanos. Tendremos un
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 11:00 AM ยท See listing
Saturday, August 22 2026 10:00am - 11:00am The Capitola Committee of the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries provide advocacy, fundraising, and volunteer support for this branch and the library system.
๐ Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter
๐ 11:00 AM โ 6:00 PM ยท FREE
Free pet adoptions at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter on August 1, 22 and 29, 11am to 6pm.
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 11:00 AM ยท See listing
Saturday, August 22 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm In partnership with the Volunteer Center Literacy Program
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 11:00 AM ยท See listing
Saturday, August 22 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm Join us each Saturday morning for a relaxing time crafting with your neighbors.
๐ Capitola Mall
๐ 11:00 AM โ 7:00 PM ยท FREE
The Monterey Bay Dahlia Society is hosting their annual Dahlia Show at the Capitola Mall. Enjoy hundreds of spectacular dahlia varieties. Single stem and multi-bloom displays - Seedlings - Hot new introductions - Gorgeous arrangements. Dahlias will be displayed around the fountain.
๐ Santa Cruz
๐ 11:00 AM โ 12:00 PM ยท See listing
Staff offers a guided adobe tour centered on the experiences of Native communities in the Santa Cruz mission providing insight into daily life, cultural change, and the impacts of the mission system. Visitors will gain a deeper understanding of the resilience and enduring presence of Indigenous people in the region. Reservation Link:
๐ Santa Cruz Harbor
๐ 11:00 AM โ 6:00 PM ยท FREE
Go explore the harbor shops, restaurants and experiences with very little car traffic! Passengers may be picked up and dropped off at the following locations: X1 Gate (northeast harbor) AA Dock (southwest harbor) Launch Ramp (southeast harbor) Please visit the Port Districtโs website to view the map for all water taxi pick-up and drop-off locations in the harbor. Visitor parking is available for water taxi passengers in the north harbor near X Dock.
๐ Wilder Ranch State Park
๐ 11:00 AM โ 1:30 PM ยท FREE
On this 2.5-mile, 2-hour family-friendly walk, you will explore the plants, animals, and geology of the Santa Cruz County coastal bluffs. Bring water, a hat, closed-toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars if available. Pre-registration required at the link in the orange button above. Meet next to the park map in the main parking lot. Rain cancels. Free event. Vehicle day-use fee is $10.
๐ Soulcare Studios
๐ 11:30 AM โ 12:30 PM ยท $40
Discover the calming and creative power of music ๐ถ Our beginner-friendly harp lessons offer a peaceful space to learn something new, connect with sound, and explore music in a supportive group setting. No experience is needed, and instruments are provided. ๐ 1st & 3rd Saturdays ๐ต All levels welcome โ ๏ธ Limited to 10 spotsโadvance booking recommended
๐ m.k. contemporary art gallery
๐ 12:00 PM โ 5:00 PM ยท FREE
โConfluenceโ: where separate currents meet. This beautiful exhibition pairs the work of Santa Cruz artists Susana Arias and Glenn Carter, on view August 7 through September 13 at M.K. Contemporary Art Gallery. โConfluenceโ is exhibited alongside of 25+ local and regional artists whose work we adore. Live improvisational jazz music from โThe Leftoversโ at the opening on the First Friday of August from 6-8PM
๐ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
๐ 12:00 PM โ 2:00 PM ยท See listing
Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experience the forest together. On this 1-mile stroll, we will be chatting about life histories, ecology, etc. and sharing a wonderful adventure among these giants. Click here to RSVP. Let's plan to meet in the front of the Visitor Center, we hope you can join us!
๐ Bridal Veil Fashions
๐ 12:00 PM โ 3:00 PM ยท FREE
Glow Collective: Explore wellness, beauty, shopping, self-care and more. Connect, discover, and leave glowing. Free community event!
๐ Freedom Branch Library
๐ 12:00 PM โ 5:00 PM ยท See listing
Watsonville Public Library and the Santa Cruz County Roleplayin g Games Group invite anyone in the community interested in tabletop role-p laying games (TTRPGs) to come and learn how to play multiple role-playing games. Several games will be presented at the same session at different ta bles. The focus for this session is for people to experience the ga mes without the commitment of lots of sessions or money spent. Everything needed to play will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome! Audience: Adults. https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7417
๐ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
๐ 12:00 PM โ 1:30 PM ยท FREE
Experience an old-growth redwood forest filled with ancient trees over 200 ft. tall, and connect one on one with park staff. On this 1-mile stroll, you will be chatting about life histories, ecology, etc., and sharing a wonderful adventure among these giants. You donโt want to miss this! Meet at the visitor center. Although the event is free, the vehicle day-use fee is $10. Hold on to that receipt! Once you have paid for parking at one state park, you have paid for them all. There are 14 state parks in Santa Cruz County alone!
๐ Sub Rosa
๐ 12:30 PM โ 2:00 PM ยท See listing
Introduction to Organized Anarchism with Black Rose Rosa Negra - Saturday, August 22nd / 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. with tasha von stein ([email protected] & instagram @blackrosebayare) Location: SubRosa, 703 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA Description: We will offer a basic introduction to the organized anarchist tradition as practiced by Black Rose Rosa Negra as well as our platfromist/especifist ancestors. Materials: We will have readings that people can read beforehand for the discussion. Community care note: encouraged masking but not required.
๐ south county
๐ 1:00 PM โ 5:00 PM ยท $89
An annual fundraising BBQ with a candidate forum, live auction, and VIP meet-and-greet. Supporting local Republican party activities.
๐ Portola Redwoods State Park
๐ 1:00 PM โ 2:30 PM ยท See listing
Ready for an adventure beneath towering Coast Redwoods? This program is for you! Join us for an easy 0.5 mile hike through a gorgeous grove to share an experience with the redwood trees, and learn a little bit about their life history. We'll meet at the Old Tree Trail head, just down the road from the Visitor Center, at 1:00pm. Please wear weather-appropriate attire and be prepared to walk about 1 mile on easy trail. Click here to RSVP .
๐ Sub Rosa
๐ 1:00 PM โ 4:00 PM ยท See listing
Indigo Mothers & Others - Saturday, August 22nd / 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. with Vicki Lynn ([email protected]) Location: Fรกbrica in Pacific Ave Courtyard, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz Description: This class will cover the creation, care, and feeding of an organic indigo vat as well as resist techniques for creating patterns on cloth. Each student will create a working indigo "mother" The mothers will then be combined to form a vat in which to dip the cloth prepped with resist patterns. Limited to 6 participants. Materials: Fabric and indigo will be supplied - a $5 - $10 donation to cover supplies would be appreciated. Students can bring their own plant fiber (cotton, linen, ramie, etc) etc to dye. For best results, all fabric should be laundered without fabric softener or dryer sheets. NOTAFLOF for real - no one turned away for lack of funds. Community care note: Class will be outdoors in the courtyard.
๐ Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery
๐ 1:00 PM โ 5:00 PM ยท FREE
Opening celebration and Artist Talk on Saturday, August 15, 2-4:30pm. Light refreshments will be served. Re/View: Alumni Exhibition ReView: UCSC Arts Alumni Exhibition, on view August 13-September 19, 2026, features Arts Division alumni from the Monterey and San Francisco Bay Areas. Curated by Valรฉria Miranda, the Sesnonโs Director, includes a wide variety of media and technique highlighting the diversity of contemporary practice of alumni who graduated from 1972 to 2025. The exhibition title alludes to the portfolio critique process and suggests ideas of reflection and reevaluationโwhether revisiting past work, rethinking materials, or tracing how a practice evolves over time. This exhibition celebrates the creative path of artists who began their journeys at UCSC. United by shared roots yet defined by distinct paths, the participating alumni reflect the lasting influence of the Arts Division programs. Their works speak to the spirit of inquiry, experimentation, and perseverance that has long shaped the universityโs artistic community. ReView presents an opportunity for the campus and larger community to see the professional practice of these artists who continue to build on the creative foundation that they received at UCSC and to inspire our current students, offering visualization of their own future artistic journeys after graduation. ReView offers a unique opportunity for returning alumni to celebrate their creative expressions while reconnecting with classmates and the university community. Admission is free and open to the public. Summer Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 1-5pm
๐ south county
๐ 1:00 PM โ 5:00 PM ยท $50
The address is given once the ticket is purchased VIP pre BBQ -meet and greet with Gloria Romero and Sonja Shaw $150 General admission $89, $50 for students with ID Friends and family special table for 6 people $650 includes drink tickets and swag
๐ Wilder Ranch State Park
๐ 1:00 PM โ 2:30 PM ยท See listing
Want to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays and Sundays for a 1.5 hour long tour of the historic buildings of Wilder Ranch! Meet at the visitor's center at 1 pm. Pre-register here or join us on the day-of. This tour is free. Parking in Day-use lot is $10. Questions?Call (669)758-1963or email [email protected]
๐ Capitola Branch Library
๐ 1:00 PM โ 2:00 PM ยท FREE
Lois Flood, an authority on Isadora Duncan's life and legacy, including her dance style, will give a presentation about the life of Isadora Duncan and her contributions to the dance world. Lois Ann Flood brings the remarkable groundbreaking dancer, Isadora Duncan, to life through storytelling, photos, and dance. Learn how Duncan, the most celebrated dancer-choreographer of the early 20th century, boldly rejected the cultural and legal restrictions placed on women of her day, overcame crushing personal tragedies, and inspired generations dancers with her fluid, natural movements. Lois will demonstrate Isadora's choreography, and you might get to try some dance moves yourself. Light refreshments will be available. Registration is strongly recommended. Walk-ins are welcome. Register at https://santacruzpl.libnet.info/event/16591517. Lois has been performing the exquisite dances of Isadora Duncan for over 20 years. She has performed and taught master classes in NYC, Paris and San Francisco. Lois is well known in the Northern California area, where she performs lecture/dance programs at theaterโs, museums and colleges. Lois grew up in NYC where she initially studied ballet. She has spent many years teaching Duncan Dance to all ages and is the founder of Diablo Dance Theater. Lois currently resides in Danville, California.
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 1:00 PM ยท See listing
Saturday, August 22 2026 12:00pm - 5:00pm Adults need playtime, too! Come play some new or old favorite tabletop games.Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library's games. No prior gaming experience is necessary.
๐ Wilder Ranch State Park
๐ 1:00 PM โ 2:30 PM ยท FREE
Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, horse barn, uniquely constructed 1860โs cow barn, 1858 farmhouse, and 1897 Queen Anne Victorian home. Meet at the visitorโs center. This tour is free. Parking in Day-use lot is $10. Hold on to that receipt! Once you have paid for parking at one state park or beach, you have paid for the day at all of them! There are over 14 in Santa Cruz County alone. For more information, email [email protected] or call (669)758-1963. Click the link in the orange button above to reserve your spot!
๐ Crowโs Nest
๐ 1:00 PM โ 4:00 PM ยท $29.58
This is a meetup for subscribers of the YouTube channel, Analyzing Finance with Nick.
๐ The Diversity Center
๐ 1:00 PM โ 4:00 PM ยท See listing
LGBTQ+ Gamers Group Date: Saturday, August 22 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center Ages: 18+ For gamers of all types, to socialize and game. Join for our monthly meetup, and bring your favorite board games and card games to play! In the groupโs Discord we discuss event times, computer games, and other gaming topics.
๐ Annieglass
๐ 1:00 PM โ 3:00 PM ยท $85
Make your own beautiful set of four glass coasters with Smithsonian artist, Annie Morhauser. Everything you need will be providedโglass, stencils, colorful glass enamels, adhesive feet, and expert guidance throughout the process. Youโll design and decorate 4โณ glass squares, then load them into the kilns (donโt worryโtheyโll be off!). Annieglass will fire your pieces for you, and you can have them shipped to your home. Want a full set of eight? Book two workshops! Youโll also receive 15% off Annieglass first-quality pieces on the day of the event. Sparkling waters provided. Half bottles & bottles of wine available for purchase.
๐ Nicholson Vineyards
๐ 1:00 PM โ 4:00 PM ยท $25
Enjoy summer weekend afternoons at the beautiful Nicholson Vineyards! Saturdays from noon to 5pm โ Enjoy perusing art from local artists Sundays from 1pm to 4pm โ Enjoy listening to local musicians Pack a picnic spread, gather your friends and family, and sip on their refreshing summer wine flight, featuring the best of our warm-weather selections. Book your reservation today! July 11 & 12: The Clay Chalet and music by Dos Bros July 18 & 19: Indigo and Vine and music by Jo Coleman July 25 & 26: Sour Sammy Sourdough and music by Six String Mixtape August 1 & 2: Scout and Sea and music by Half Pass August 8 & 9: Lili Arnold Studios and music by Eden Edell August 15 & 16: Desert Moon Design and music by Kip Allert August 22 & 23: Papelline Jewelry and music by Zach Bailey August 29 & 30: Anna Gail Designs and music by Jeff Smith September 5 & 6: All You Knead and music by Cake Party!
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 2:00 PM ยท See listing
Saturday, August 22 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm Lois Flood, an authority on Isadora Duncan's life and legacy, including her dance style, will give a presentation about the life of Isadora Duncan and her contributions to the dance world.
๐ Colligan Theater
๐ 2:00 PM โ 5:00 PM ยท $28
A Santa Cruz Premiere! Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen comes to Santa Cruz for the first time in a fully staged production with a live orchestra. The musical follows Evan Hansen, a lonely high school student struggling with social anxiety who longs to feel like he belongs. After a misunderstanding following the death of a classmate, Evan finds himself caught in a lie that unexpectedly brings him closer to the grieving familyโand gives him the connection heโs always wanted. But as the truth becomes harder to hide, Evan must face the consequences of the choices heโs made. Filled with unforgettable songs by Academy Award, Grammy, and Tony-winning songwriting team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman), Dear Evan Hansen is a moving story, with both humor and deep emotionality, about friendship, family, forgiveness, and the universal desire to be seen and accepted. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Contains themes of suicide, grief, mental health, and strong emotional content.
๐ Chaminade Resort and Spa
๐ 2:00 PM โ 3:30 PM ยท $108.4
Through the hands-on exploration of a bustling beehive on Chaminadeโs grounds, you will learn about the intriguing world of honey bees in a way that very few get to experience. Your hive tour, led by Northern Roots Bee Co.โs professional beekeepers, will include suiting up in beekeeping attire and learning about the different roles and contributions that bees make in the colony. You will begin the experience with a honey tasting where participants delight in the nuanced flavors of varietal honeys as well as enjoy light bites. Ages 14+ only (Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian).
๐ Chaminade Resort and Spa
๐ 2:00 PM โ 3:00 PM ยท $140
Through the hands-on exploration of a bustling beehive on Chaminade's grounds, you will learn about the intriguing world of honey bees in a way that very few get to experience. Your hive tour, led by Northern Roots Bee Co.โs professional beekeepers, will include suiting up in beekeeping attire and learning about the different roles and contributions that bees make in the colony. Weโll finish the experience with a honey tasting where participants delight in the nuanced flavors of varietal honeys. This experience is open to overnight resort guests and community members.
๐ North end of Pacific Avenue
๐ 2:30 PM โ 3:00 PM ยท FREE
You are invited to the debut performance of the ISCC Street Players. This street play includes a dance-off between Lady Libertyโs team of liberators and Trumpโs loyal minions. Everyone is invited to join in the flash mob dancing after the play! This is a quick event that will last no more than 30 minutes. We hope youโll join in the fun! Date: Saturday, August 22 Time: 2:30pm Location: North end of Pacific, across from the Post Office
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 3:00 PM ยท See listing
Saturday, August 22 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm Downtown Library Youth Chess Club. Open to players ages 6 to 18. Instructor is Chess Master Gjon Feinstein.
๐ Rosscienda Vineyard
๐ 5:00 PM โ 8:00 PM ยท $175
Enjoy a Taste of Terroir Harvest Dinner at Rosscienda Vineyard. This will be an unforgettable evening featuring a walk-around tasting with several Santa Cruz Mountains wineries, followed by a seasonal al fresco dinner prepared by Chef Brad Briske of HOME Restaurant. Ticket pricing is inclusive of food, wines and gratuities. All events are open to the public and reserved for guests 21 and over. No dogs or children permitted. This is a rain-or-shine event. Nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a meandering mountain road leads you to the quiet, sun-kissed oasis of Rosscienda Vineyard. Generous sunshine and cool, coastal fog create the perfect growing conditions for producing outstanding wines. Enjoy balanced wines with distinct flavors that beautifully represent the unique terroir of the Santa Cruz Mountains grape-growing region.
๐ Santa Cruz
๐ 5:00 PM ยท See listing
Nestled in the steep, coastal Santa Cruz mountains are the terraced, heritage vines of Rosscienda Vineyards - where the warm climate is met with morning mists that cool the vines. Enjoy balanced wines with distinct flavors that beautifully represent the unique terroir of the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA. Featuring Chef Brad Briske of HOME Restaurant. Experience a feast of summer flavor as we look ahead to the harvest season while dining al fresco on a beautiful August evening. Participating Wineries: to be announced Event Address: to be announced About the Taste of Terroir Dinner Series Explore the unique boutique wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains through the Taste of Terroir dinner series, an intimate culinary and wine experience of tasting salons and dinners held throughout the AVA. The dinners typically start with a 1.5 hour walk-around wine tasting reception followed by a seated full-course meal prepared by local chefs who pride themselves on sourcing fresh, seasonal ingredients. Meet the winemakers and fellow wine enthusiasts! Tickets are $175* *All ticket pricing is inclusive of food, wines and gratuities. All events are open to the public and reserved for guests 21 and over. Tickets are non-refundable. Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains wine club members receive a 15% discount on up to 2 tickets - for more information, reach out to contact@scmwa.
๐ Boulder Creek Fire Department
๐ 5:30 PM โ 11:00 PM ยท $30
The Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department holds its annual Summer BBQ Dinner & Dance on Saturday, August 22, 5:30 to 11 p.m. at the Boulder Creek Fire Station, 13230 Central Ave. Firefighters serve a tri-tip and chicken dinner in the apparatus bay, and three live bands (Kentucky Mule, Barnstormers, and Bootleg Country Band) play out back with dancing until 11 p.m. There's a bounce house and face painting for kids. Tickets are $30, free for kids under 5, with a $100 family 4-pack available online. Proceeds buy rescue and medical equipment for the all-volunteer department. Tickets and details: bcfd.com
๐ Roaring Camp
๐ 5:30 PM โ 9:30 PM ยท $75.15
Treat yourself to an evening of fun and relaxation at Roaring Campโs Redwood Evening Dinner Train Party. Start with a hearty BBQ dinner while you enjoy live musical entertainment. After, get into the swing of things by line dancing or two-stepping the night away, followed by a leisurely train ride aboard vintage railway cars. The steam train stops atop Bear Mountain to hot cider and musical entertainment. Hearty BBQ Dinner *Vegetarian Options Available Campfire Live Music Dancing
๐ Discretion Brewing
๐ 5:30 PM โ 7:30 PM ยท See listing
5:30-7:30pm THE JAMISSARIES - Featuring Arindam Krishna Das' originals as well as funked-up versions of music they love by the likes of The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, Jefferson Airplane, Cream, Donovan, Joe Cocker, David Bowie, Tenacious D and moreโฆ With Arindam on guitar/keys/vocals, Devii Grace DiMarco on violin/vocals, Jonathan Kessler on bass/vocals, Rob Borella on drums/vocals and Alex Bahler on lead guitar, their funky, sweet, sticky, psychedelic Jamz will get your Soul grooving and your body moving!
๐ Boulder Creek Fire Department
๐ 5:30 PM โ 11:00 PM ยท $30
The Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department holds its annual Summer BBQ Dinner & Dance on Saturday, August 22. Firefighters serve a tri-tip and chicken dinner in the apparatus bay, and three live bands (Kentucky Mule, Barnstormers, Bootleg Country Band) play out back with dancing until 11 p.m. Thereโs a bounce house and face painting for kids. Tickets are $30 for dinner and dance, free for kids under 5. Proceeds buy rescue and medical equipment for the all-volunteer department. Tickets and details: bcfd.com
๐ Roaring Camp
๐ 5:30 PM โ 9:30 PM ยท $57
Evening train and dinner excursion departs from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and travels along the San Lorenzo River through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park to Roaring Camp. Upon arrival, a delicious BBQ dinner awaits you. After dinner, get up and move to a live band. On the return trip to Santa Cruz, the train ride brings the forest to life with dazzling color and light. The evening event is four hours, returning to the Boardwalk when the stars are overhead.
๐ Boulder Creek Fire Station
๐ 5:30 PM โ 11:00 PM ยท $30
The Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department holds its annual Summer BBQ Dinner & Dance on Saturday, August 22. Firefighters serve a tri-tip and chicken dinner in the apparatus bay, and three live bands (Kentucky Mule, Barnstormers, Bootleg Country Band) play out back with dancing until 11 p.m. There's a bounce house and face painting for kids. Tickets are $30 for dinner and dance, free for kids under 5. Proceeds buy rescue and medical equipment for the all-volunteer department. Tickets and details: bcfd.com
๐ Roaring Camp Railroads
๐ 5:30 PM โ 10:00 PM ยท See listing
Santa Cruz Starlight Dinner Party June 13, July 11, August 22, September 12 Ride, dine, and dance! Board the Beach Train at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and ride into Roaring Camp. When you arrive, enjoy dinner and a boot stompin' good time to a live band. Your round-trip ticket takes you back to the Boardwalk with an evening ride beneath the stars.โ
๐ SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
๐ 6:00 PM โ 10:00 PM ยท See listing
Super exciting packed show at SubRosa August 22nd withโฆ * Whalefall (Berkeley emo/shoegaze) @whalefall.ca ** Sleepy Cat (Seattle noise rock) @sleepycatband *** Vetch (Santa Cruz emo/math rock) @vetch_ **** Splendor (Bay Area shoegaze) @splendor.sc ***** Slowblink (831 napcore) @slowblink.band Doors 6pm & Music 6:30pm - 10pm // $15 at door - notaflof!* // all-ages // dry space // safe(r) space // anti-capitalist space // respect the space and each other! *no one turned away for lack of funds SubRosa is at 703 Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz, CA Awesome flyer by @slowblink.band โ@@@@@โ SubRosa is a collectively run anarchist community space - a place to meet people, share resources and ideas, challenge our assumptions and act on our passions. Letโs create together the world(s) we want to live in now. @subrosa_space And SubRosa is part of the Hub Community Center at 703 Pacific Ave in downtown Santa Cruz - a constellation of projects that support skill-sharing, appropriate re/use of
๐ Kuumbwa Jazz
๐ 7:00 PM ยท $44.54
A unique and inspiring evening bringing together cutting-edge science, personal transformation, and the healing power of music. Featuring bestselling author and renowned cell biologist Bruce Lipton, PhD, musician and healing arts educator Lauren Monroe, legendary Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen, and an all-star ensemble including Joshua Ray Gooch, Carey Frank, Rachel Mazer, Dylan Rose, and Matthew Starr. Celebrating the release of Bruce Liptonโs new book, Beyond Darwin, the evening begins with a thought-provoking presentation and audience Q&A exploring human potential, consciousness, biology, and belief. The evening continues with an intimate acoustic performance by Lauren Monroe and her band. Through her magnetic stage experience, Lauren blends music, rhythm, and storytelling to guide audiences into expanded states of awareness, emotional healing, and deeper connection. Following the program, Bruce Lipton will host a book signing for attendees. Lauren Monroe Website info/tickets/questions: [email protected] | 831-288-2287
๐ Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
๐ 7:00 PM โ 10:00 PM ยท See listing
Get ready for a night of epic jams and deep grooves as Chum, Northern Californiaโs premier Phish tribute band, takes the stage at Woodhouse Blending & Brewing. Known for their spot-on musicianship, high-energy performances, and a deep love for improvisation, Chum brings the full Phish experience to life, capturing the essence of the legendary bandโs live shows. Expect soaring guitar solos, tight rhythmic interplay, and plenty of surprises as they deliver a set filled with fan favorites, deep cuts, and extended jams. Whether you're a longtime Phish fan or just looking for an unforgettable night of live music, this is a show you wonโt want to miss. Come grab a beer, settle in, and get ready for a night of pure musical exploration at Woodhouse. Get your tickets now! TICKETS HERE
๐ The Cruz Room
๐ 7:00 PM ยท See listing
7:00 PM - 9:30pm ยท Vocally centric environmental education folk rock. Participatory for all ages. Originals by Peter Weiss and covers by John Gorka, the Banana Slug String Band, the Eagles, and more!
๐ Abbott Square Market
๐ 7:00 PM ยท See listing
Rod Stinson is a local Sacramento musician playing reggae-inspired covers and originals.
๐ The Landing
๐ 7:30 PM ยท $20
Despite the playโs title, itโs no secret that families are a mixed bag of joy and sorrow. Even those with the best families face the trials and tribulations that life throws at everyone. Sometimes it brings them closer together. Other times it shatters those bonds like glass on the highway. This Saturday Patti Gassaway performs a one-person comedy (with music by Emily Bond) that takes the audience through the ups, downs, laughter and tears of what it means to be a family. Keeping with the theme of the night, itโs also a fundraiser for The Landing theater family of thespians so they can continue entertaining all who enter. -Mat Weir; Good Times Santa Cruz
๐ Actors' Theatre
๐ 7:30 PM โ 9:30 PM ยท $35
In August 2026, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead will be playing at Actorsโ Theatre in Santa Cruz. Written by the late Tom Stoppard, this classic midcentury masterpiece is one of his earliest plays but also likely his best known. Written as a comedy, the work shares substantially with Samuel Beckettโs absurdist style, particularly Waiting for Godot. Performances from August 13th to August 30th, 2026, running Thursday through Sunday. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are two minor characters in Shakespeareโs Hamlet. Stoppard crafts an ingenious backstory for these characters, which becomes an exploration of the meaning of life (or death), woven into Shakespeareโs greatest play. The two collegiate friends find themselves traveling to Elsinore, encountering a roving band of actors, a prince (maybe mad), pirates, and never manage to get a grip on anything - even which of them is which. Santa Cruz local talents Chris Salem (Cabaret with Renegade Theater) will be playing Rosencrantz, and Zed Warner (The Addams Family with Mountain Community Theater) will be playing Guildenstern. A host of other fantastic Santa Cruz talents will take on the remaining roles of Shakespeareโs Hamlet including Ward Willats, Ian Dyer, Andy Waddell, Jennifer Stanford, Kevin Karplus, Juno Aliah, Raven Voorhees, Nick Bilardello, Brad Roades, Tom Boyle and Benjamin Canant. Tickets will go on sale July 1st, for an admission fee of $40, $35 for students and seniors, Thursday tickets will be 2-for-1, and there are plans for rush tickets to be available an hour before curtain. Today, audiences can go to https://randg.live/ or follow on instagram @randg.sc for production updates, announcements, and ticket information.
๐ Crowโs Nest
๐ 8:00 PM ยท $8
Live music at Crow's Nest in Santa Cruz, featuring Redwood Groove. $8 cover.
๐ The Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park
๐ 8:00 PM ยท See listing
Something wicked this way comes, indeed. Starting this weekend and running through August 30th, Santa Cruz Shakespeare presents one of The Bardโs most infamous plays, Macbeth. Coincidentally the playโs first ever performance is believed to have been in 1606 marking this as the 420th anniversary, which is very Santa Cruz. And for anyone familiar with Macbeth, itโs easy to see why itโs lasted throughout the ages. Witches, murder, moral failings and tons of tragedy are beautifully sewn throughout the acts, stitched together with lines such as โBlood will have blood,โ and โthe wine of life is drawn.โ -Mat Weir; Good Times Santa Cruz
๐ Santa Cruz Veteran's Hall
๐ 8:00 PM โ 10:30 PM ยท $15
A young, wholesome, and seemingly normal couple, Brad and Jan, set out to visit their old professor, but their plans change when a large storm causes their car to go flat. Desperate to get out of the rain, they find an old castle that is home to Dr. Frank-N-Furter. From there, the night only becomes weirder. That night will be one they and the audience will not forget. This cult classic continues to entertain crowds, and this run is no different. Audience members can purchase interactive goodie bags with their tickets and participate in a costume contest. Goes until August 22.
๐ Bruno's Bar and Grill
๐ 8:00 PM โ 11:00 PM ยท $33.85
Get ready to sashay into The Shug Shack Drag Show New Talent Showcase, where everyone gets to judge!
๐ Roaring Camp Railroads
๐ 8:00 PM โ 10:30 PM ยท See listing
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm-10pm through October. Opening weekend July 10-11! Experience the magic once again as this beloved art and light installation returns to the Santa Cruz Mountains for its second year. Lighted lanterns hang high overhead surrounded by thousand year old redwoods that are uplit to create a unique and awe-inspiring retreat back to nature.
๐ Felton Music Hall
๐ 8:00 PM โ 11:30 PM ยท $22.12
Purchase tickets here Show 8pm // 21+ ***This is a standing room general admissions show. There will be a limited number of chairs located in the back of the concert hall. Seating will be first come first served. Bar and food will be open at 5pm.
๐ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground
๐ 8:00 PM โ 9:00 PM ยท See listing
Star Walks - Astronomy-based program where participants are guided up to the observation deck, where they will participate in activities and learn about the night sky. This involves a 1 mile round trip hike. Meet in the campfire center of the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park campground. RSVP for this hike here .
๐ Rio Theatre for the Performing Arts
๐ 8:00 PM ยท See listing
Join Jai Uttal & Friends for an evening of sacred song, where music becomes prayer and chanting opens the heart. With soulful harmonium, a warm guiding voice, and decades devoted to the path of Bhakti, Jai creates a joyful, intimate space of call-and-response kirtan and sacred rhythm. Rooted in the sounds of India, Brazil, and American folk, this concert welcomes everyoneโfirst-time chanters and longtime devotees alike. Come to sing, to listen, to be carried by rhythm, and to experience the deep joy of chanting the Divine Names. A one-of-a-kind evening of devotion, music, and love.
๐ Roaring Camp Railroads
๐ 8:30 PM โ 10:00 PM ยท $15.9
This nighttime experience will bring you a magical and immersive perspective on the ancient forest at Roaring Camp. During the 0.8-mile loop walk, you will view 26 unique, lighted lanterns, hung approximately 50 feet above the ground. The lanterns were crafted by local artists including Anna Bobisuthi, Roaring Campโs resident blacksmith, and Chris Butler, who also created the lighting design for Sequoias at Night. Tickets are available at the link in the orange button above. Kids under two enter for free. Roaring Campโs food services and gift shop will be open.
๐ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground
๐ 8:45 PM โ 11:00 PM ยท FREE
Enjoy this astronomy-based guided hike where you will be guided up to the Observation Deck, perched on an ancient seabed, over 800 feet above sea level and 17 miles from the beach. You will participate in activities and learn about the night sky. This involves a 1 mile round trip hike. Meet at the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground. Follow the link in the orange button above to RSVP. Although this event is free, it costs $10 to park at State Parks. If you plan to visit any other state park earlier in the day, hold on to that receipt! Once you have paid for parking at one state park for the day, you have paid for them all. There are 14 state parks in Santa Cruz County alone!
๐ Moe's Alley
๐ 9:00 PM ยท See listing
For a quarter of this new century, San Diego stoner/hesher/trippy/shamen Earthless have been percolating the underground. Earthless is more than just a wall of sound, their tidal wave of ripping guitar solos and pounding backbeat and rhythms have made them a true below the radar sensation. This time around, drummer Mario Rubalcaba, frontman and guitarist Isaiah Mitchell and bassist Mike Eginton earthed up an 800-year-old Japanese legend. The Hyakki Yagyล, or the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, tells of a parade of demons who, if you have the misfortune to see, erase you from this world. You can listen safely at Moeโs and a big up to FolkYeah. -DNA; Good Times Santa Cruz
๐ Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery
๐ 1:00 AM โ 12:59 AM ยท See listing
Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery August 13-September 19, 2026 Opening celebration and Artist Talk Saturday, August 15, 2-4:30 p.m Light refreshments will be served. Summer Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 1-5pm ReView: UC Santa Cruz Arts Alumni Exhibition features Arts Division alumni from the Monterey and San Francisco Bay Areas. Curated by Valรฉria Miranda, the Sesnonโs Director, ReView includes a wide variety of media and techniques highlighting the diversity of contemporary practice of alumni who graduated from 1972 to 2025. The exhibition title alludes to the portfolio critique process and suggests ideas of reflection and reevaluationโwhether revisiting past work, rethinking materials, or tracing how a practice evolves over time. This exhibition celebrates the creative path of artists who began their journeys at UC Santa Cruz. United by shared roots yet defined by distinct paths, the participating alumni reflect the lasting influence of the Arts Division programs. Their works speak to the spirit of inquiry, experimentation, and perseverance that has long shaped the universityโs artistic community. ReView presents an opportunity for the campus and larger community to see the professional practice of these artists who continue to build on the creative foundation that they received at UCSC and to inspire our current students, offering visualization of their own future artistic journeys after graduation. ReView offers a unique opportunity for returning alumni to celebrate their creative expressions while reconnecting with classmates and the university community. Admission is free and open to the public. More Information
๐ Dynomite Farm
๐ 9:00 AM โ 5:00 PM ยท $59
Enjoy Dynomite Farmโs show-quality dahlia beds for intimate, unhurried cutting experiences where you and your friends have the field to yourselves. No crowds. No rushing. Just you, your people, and a thousand flowers. Companion passes are available for guests who want to join the fun, explore the farm, and take in the beauty without cutting flowers. Friendly chickens roam the property, there are swings for little ones.
๐ Live Oak Farmersโ Market
๐ 9:00 AM โ 1:00 PM ยท FREE
Started in 2000, this neighborhood market has grown to be a weekly event that is loved and depended on by the communities of Live Oak, Pleasure Point and Capitola. Here the atmosphere is bumping with families, cyclists, beach goers, locals, visitors, the young and the old. Shoppers find an excellent selection of organic produce from regional farms. The tables are stacked high with tree-ripened fruits, greens, fresh bread, pastries, nuts and legumes, sustainable seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and seasonal flowers. Many visitors spend hours at the market, filling their bags with berries, chicories and bagels โ then moving onto a unique meal from one of the accomplished cooks that sell at the market. Sunday brunch offerings include traditional Michoacan Mexican dishes, gyoza, savory and sweet crepes and farm-driven meals that spotlight the harvest in clean, creative and bright arrangements. Watsonville-based Hidden Fortress Coffee provides that hot, comforting cup of goodness that brings us back to the simple pleasures of life. This is your Sunday destination.
๐ Land of Medicine Buddha โ In the Gompa
๐ 9:00 AM โ 10:00 AM ยท See listing
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.
๐ Tumbleweed Found
๐ 10:00 AM โ 4:00 PM ยท $125
More Than Paper is a mixed-media collage workshop that uses layers, texture, and composition to tell stories, preserve memories, and explore themes. Using paper as a starting point, participants will combine photographs, text, fabric, stitching, drawing, paint, stamps, stencils, and found materials to create expressive work on wood panels or other sturdy surfaces. Students will use layering, obscuring, repetition, and juxtaposition to explore how materials create meaning. The class also emphasizes cohesive composition and the development of a personal visual language through recurring shapes, symbols, colors, and imagery. Techniques Explored โข Collage composition and storytelling โข Using vintage photos, text, maps, and ephemera โข Sewing into paper and cloth โข Layering tissue and translucent materials โข Drawing,mark-making, and paint โข Adding dimension with nails, tacks, thread, and stitching โข Adhesives and basic archival practices This class encourages experimentation and discovery while helping participants bring ideas and narratives to life through mixed-media techniques. About Wendy Wendy Aikin is a Watsonville, California-based artist whose encaustic, collage and assemblage works weave stories from wax, found objects, and memory. A co-founder of Wax Works West, she helped share the magic of encaustic with over 1,000 students worldwide. Largely self-taught but endlessly curious, she continues to explore and experiment in her Corralitos studio, where most days sheโs happily elbow-deep in wax and glue.
๐ Boulder Creek
๐ 10:00 AM โ 3:00 PM ยท $161.9
Build off-road driving confidence in a women-only setting at this skill-building event focused on technique and empowerment.
๐ Santa Cruz Maker Studios
๐ 10:00 AM โ 12:00 PM ยท $245
Youth Robot Series at Santa Cruz Maker Studios Join us for our 3-week Robot Series designed for youth (ages 7-12) who love building, problem-solving, and technology. Each Sunday, students will work through exciting engineering challenges while building and programming their very own robot. Time: 3 Sunday Sessions 10am -12pm for youth (7-12 years old). Please see available sessions. Cost Overview: $245 per series (includes all robot materials) Register Here: https://scmakerstudios.com/robot-series-registration-form/
๐ Elkhorn Slough Reserve
๐ 10:00 AM โ 12:00 PM ยท FREE
Docent-led tours of the Elkhorn Slough Reserve are every Saturday AND Sunday, at 10 am and 11 am. Tours are on a first-come, first-serve basis โ visitors may sign up at the Visitor Center front desk, or call ahead the morning of using the phone number (831) 728-2822. The Docent will craft a walk that meets the groups needs and abilities.
๐ Roaring Camp Railroads
๐ 10:00 AM โ 4:00 PM ยท $32
From Trees to Shining Seas โ Felton to Santa Cruz. Departing from the Santa Cruz Mountains, travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, down the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge, across a 1909 steel truss bridge, and through an 1875 tunnel before arriving at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Reverse roundtrips departing from the beach in Santa Cruz to Roaring Camp and back may be purchased from the conductor on the train departing from Santa Cruz. The Santa Cruz Big Trees & Pacific Railway operates passenger and freight services on one of the oldest and most historic lines in California. When the route opened in 1875 it carried lumber as well as picnickers and tourists to the Big Trees and Santa Cruz. Todayโs Beach Train passengers can start their roundtrip journeys from either Roaring Camp in Felton or from the beach in Santa Cruz. Departs from both the beach in Santa Cruz and Roaring Camp. See departure times for more information. The Beach Train will run weekends and holidays through May, and then daily June through the first week of August, then back to weekends and holidays to the end of September. Please note that the 4 p.m. train leaving Santa Cruz is one-way only. There is no return train to the beach.
๐ Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
๐ 10:00 AM โ 2:00 PM ยท See listing
0 booked, 4 available Glazing
๐ The 418 Project
๐ 10:30 AM โ 12:00 PM ยท See listing
Wing Chun martial arts classes with instructor Marcus at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, meeting multiple times per week.
๐ Roaring Camp Railroads
๐ 10:30 AM โ 3:00 PM ยท $26.45
Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of Roaring Camp, the railroad and the forest.
๐ Capitola Mall
๐ 11:00 AM โ 4:00 PM ยท FREE
The Monterey Bay Dahlia Society is hosting their annual Dahlia Show at the Capitola Mall. Enjoy hundreds of spectacular dahlia varieties. Single stem and multi-bloom displays - Seedlings - Hot new introductions - Gorgeous arrangements. Dahlias will be displayed around the fountain.
๐ La Bahia Hotel & Spa
๐ 11:00 AM โ 6:00 PM ยท FREE
For a more casual local draw, Low Tide features weekly dining specials including The Monday Slice ($20 signature pizzas), Wine Down Wednesdays (ยฝ price bottles under $80), and Sunday Golden Hour offerings (4PM-6PM with $6 draft beer and house wine)
๐ Harmonizing Sanctuary, LLC
๐ 11:00 AM โ 2:00 PM ยท $17.85
Join us at the Community Clinic of Health for free check-ups and health tips in a friendly, casual setting!
๐ Santa Cruz Harbor
๐ 11:00 AM โ 6:00 PM ยท FREE
Go explore the harbor shops, restaurants and experiences with very little car traffic! Passengers may be picked up and dropped off at the following locations: X1 Gate (northeast harbor) AA Dock (southwest harbor) Launch Ramp (southeast harbor) Please visit the Port Districtโs website to view the map for all water taxi pick-up and drop-off locations in the harbor. Visitor parking is available for water taxi passengers in the north harbor near X Dock.
๐ Corralitos farm and garden market
๐ 11:00 AM โ 3:00 PM ยท FREE
A small but mighty amazing community market. In beautiful Corralitos, which is located in south Santa Cruz county. The country feel is real with local produce, local flowers, local honey, baked goods, plants, crafts, and so much more. An amazing Jewel hidden in the south County of Santa Cruz also we are right next to Aldridge Park and the famous Corralitos meat market. See you all there. Rain or Shine. Located 127 Hames Road Corralitos 11-3pm plenty additional parkiing @Aldridgepark
๐ m.k. contemporary art gallery
๐ 12:00 PM โ 5:00 PM ยท FREE
โConfluenceโ: where separate currents meet. This beautiful exhibition pairs the work of Santa Cruz artists Susana Arias and Glenn Carter, on view August 7 through September 13 at M.K. Contemporary Art Gallery. โConfluenceโ is exhibited alongside of 25+ local and regional artists whose work we adore. Live improvisational jazz music from โThe Leftoversโ at the opening on the First Friday of August from 6-8PM
๐ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
๐ 12:00 PM โ 2:00 PM ยท See listing
Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experience the forest together. On this 1-mile stroll, we will be chatting about life histories, ecology, etc. and sharing a wonderful adventure among these giants. Click here to RSVP. Let's plan to meet in the front of the Visitor Center, we hope you can join us!
๐ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
๐ 12:00 PM โ 1:30 PM ยท FREE
Experience an old-growth redwood forest filled with ancient trees over 200 ft. tall, and connect one on one with park staff. On this 1-mile stroll, you will be chatting about life histories, ecology, etc., and sharing a wonderful adventure among these giants. You donโt want to miss this! Meet at the visitor center. Although the event is free, the vehicle day-use fee is $10. Hold on to that receipt! Once you have paid for parking at one state park, you have paid for them all. There are 14 state parks in Santa Cruz County alone!
๐ The Fรกbrica, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
๐ 12:30 PM โ 3:00 PM ยท See listing
Big Blue Community Indigo Vat - Sunday, August 23rd / 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. with Vicki Lynn ([email protected]) Location: Fรกbrica in Pacific Ave Courtyard, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz Description: Bring your clean, natural fiber fabric items to dip in the organic indigo dye vat. Let's all get blue! Materials: Please consider a donation of $3 - $5 for materials. Bring your own clothing or fabric to dip if you would like โ unhemmed fabric squares will also be available if you just want to experiment. Plant-based fibers such as cotton, linen, or hemp work best with the indigo vat. Items should be clean and laundered without fabric softener or dryer sheets. NOTAFLOF for real - no one turned away for lack of funds. Community care note: Class will be outdoors in the courtyard.
๐ Santa Cruz Maker Studios
๐ 12:30 PM โ 2:30 PM ยท $245
Teen Robot Series at Santa Cruz Maker Studios Join us for our 3-week Robot Series designed for teens (ages 11-17) who love building, problem-solving, and technology. Each Sunday, students will work through exciting engineering challenges while building and programming their very own robot. Time: 3 Sunday Sessions 12:30-2:30pm for teens (11-17 years old). Please see available sessions. Cost Overview: $245 per series (includes all robot materials) Register Here: https://scmakerstudios.com/robot-series-registration-form/
๐ Wilder Ranch State Park
๐ 1:00 PM โ 2:30 PM ยท See listing
Want to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays and Sundays for a 1.5 hour long tour of the historic buildings of Wilder Ranch! Meet at the visitor's center at 1 pm. Pre-register here or join us on the day-of. This tour is free. Parking in Day-use lot is $10. Questions?Call (669)758-1963or email [email protected]
๐ Willow Pond Ranch
๐ 1:00 PM โ 5:00 PM ยท FREE
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at a local horse ranch! We will be having a fundraiser on Sunday, August 23, 1-5pm. For details, please see here: https://www.jcfsantacruz.org/horses Willow Pond Ranch will be open to visitors. Small donations requested to support the Japanese Cultural Fair of Santa Cruz. Pony rides available! Ranch tour: See the horses, goats, pigs, chickens and ducks and hear about what goes on at a horse ranch.
๐ Wilder Ranch State Park
๐ 1:00 PM โ 2:30 PM ยท FREE
Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, horse barn, uniquely constructed 1860โs cow barn, 1858 farmhouse, and 1897 Queen Anne Victorian home. Meet at the visitorโs center. This tour is free. Parking in Day-use lot is $10. Hold on to that receipt! Once you have paid for parking at one state park or beach, you have paid for the day at all of them! There are over 14 in Santa Cruz County alone. For more information, email [email protected] or call (669)758-1963. Click the link in the orange button above to reserve your spot!
๐ Nicholson Vineyards
๐ 1:00 PM โ 4:00 PM ยท $25
Enjoy summer weekend afternoons at the beautiful Nicholson Vineyards! Saturdays from noon to 5pm โ Enjoy perusing art from local artists Sundays from 1pm to 4pm โ Enjoy listening to local musicians Pack a picnic spread, gather your friends and family, and sip on their refreshing summer wine flight, featuring the best of our warm-weather selections. Book your reservation today! July 11 & 12: The Clay Chalet and music by Dos Bros July 18 & 19: Indigo and Vine and music by Jo Coleman July 25 & 26: Sour Sammy Sourdough and music by Six String Mixtape August 1 & 2: Scout and Sea and music by Half Pass August 8 & 9: Lili Arnold Studios and music by Eden Edell August 15 & 16: Desert Moon Design and music by Kip Allert August 22 & 23: Papelline Jewelry and music by Zach Bailey August 29 & 30: Anna Gail Designs and music by Jeff Smith September 5 & 6: All You Knead and music by Cake Party!
๐ Mathnasium
๐ 1:30 PM โ 3:30 PM ยท See listing
The new school year is just around the corner, and weโre celebrating with a FREE Back to School Open House on Sunday, August 23rd, from 1:30โ3:30pm! Families can enjoy an afternoon of board games, face painting, math games, and opportunities to win exciting raffle prizes. Itโs a great chance to kick off the school year with fun activities, connect with other local families, and celebrate the start of another exciting school year. Donโt forget to bring a friend (kids or adults) for an extra chance to win a prizeโthe more the merrier! The event will take place in our center at 245 Mt. Hermon Road, Suite J. Whether youโre a current Mathnasium family, want to learn more about Mathnasium, or are just looking for a fun back-to-school event, everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there!
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 2:00 PM ยท See listing
Sunday, August 23 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
๐ The Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park
๐ 2:00 PM ยท See listing
Something wicked this way comes, indeed. Starting this weekend and running through August 30th, Santa Cruz Shakespeare presents one of The Bardโs most infamous plays, Macbeth. Coincidentally the playโs first ever performance is believed to have been in 1606 marking this as the 420th anniversary, which is very Santa Cruz. And for anyone familiar with Macbeth, itโs easy to see why itโs lasted throughout the ages. Witches, murder, moral failings and tons of tragedy are beautifully sewn throughout the acts, stitched together with lines such as โBlood will have blood,โ and โthe wine of life is drawn.โ -Mat Weir; Good Times Santa Cruz
๐ Actors' Theatre
๐ 2:00 PM โ 4:00 PM ยท $35
In August 2026, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead will be playing at Actorsโ Theatre in Santa Cruz. Written by the late Tom Stoppard, this classic midcentury masterpiece is one of his earliest plays but also likely his best known. Written as a comedy, the work shares substantially with Samuel Beckettโs absurdist style, particularly Waiting for Godot. Performances from August 13th to August 30th, 2026, running Thursday through Sunday. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are two minor characters in Shakespeareโs Hamlet. Stoppard crafts an ingenious backstory for these characters, which becomes an exploration of the meaning of life (or death), woven into Shakespeareโs greatest play. The two collegiate friends find themselves traveling to Elsinore, encountering a roving band of actors, a prince (maybe mad), pirates, and never manage to get a grip on anything - even which of them is which. Santa Cruz local talents Chris Salem (Cabaret with Renegade Theater) will be playing Rosencrantz, and Zed Warner (The Addams Family with Mountain Community Theater) will be playing Guildenstern. A host of other fantastic Santa Cruz talents will take on the remaining roles of Shakespeareโs Hamlet including Ward Willats, Ian Dyer, Andy Waddell, Jennifer Stanford, Kevin Karplus, Juno Aliah, Raven Voorhees, Nick Bilardello, Brad Roades, Tom Boyle and Benjamin Canant. Tickets will go on sale July 1st, for an admission fee of $40, $35 for students and seniors, Thursday tickets will be 2-for-1, and there are plans for rush tickets to be available an hour before curtain. Today, audiences can go to https://randg.live/ or follow on instagram @randg.sc for production updates, announcements, and ticket information.
๐ Aptos Grange
๐ 2:30 PM โ 8:00 PM ยท $25
Local non-profit American Sign Language Services Community hosting a bingo fundraiser at the Aptos Grange on Sunday's 3PM - 8PM , Monday's 5PM to 10PM.
๐ Discretion Brewing
๐ 3:00 PM โ 5:00 PM ยท See listing
3:00-5:00pm Hunny Pot (Jim Lewin and Diana Z) brings together worlds of folk, rock, Celtic, reggae, bluegrass, Americana and more, featuring Diana's lush vocals, Jim's intricate picking, duet harmonies and a wide variety of songs from various backgrounds.
๐ Moe's Alley
๐ 3:00 PM ยท See listing
Moes Alley presents a special outdoor blues matinee featuring Mighty Mike Schermer and Friends 60th Birthday Celebration, with special guests to be announced! Sunday, August 23, 2026Doors: 2pm / Show: 3pm$25 in advance / $30 day of show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====Mighty Mike SchermerMighty Mike Schermer was a fixture on the Bay Area blues scene for over 20 years when he relocated to Austin TX in 2009 and joined the touring band of swamp-boogie piano legend Marcia Ball. He had carved out a solid solo career, with four critically acclaimed CDs, an award winning single and thousands of performances at festivals and nightclubs the world over. He also became the go to guy sideman for such heavyweights as Elvin Bishop, Maria Muldaur, Angela Strehli, Bonnie Raitt, Howard Tate, Charlie Musselwhite, Sista Monica, Shana Morrison and many, many more. Oh yeswe may be judged by the company we keep, but when the spotlight shines a solo artist also must be able to bring the goods all on his own.
๐ Fast Eddy's Billiards Dart Room
๐ 3:00 PM ยท FREE
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.
๐ El Vaquero Winery
๐ 5:00 PM ยท $20
Coming out of Texas, Americana singer-songwriter Dallas Burrow debuted on record with 2019โs Southern Wind. The album established Burrow as a commercial success, climbing to the No. 4 spot on the Alt-country chart in the U.S. It connected overseas as well, reaching No. 25 on the UKโs Americana chart. Those achievements led to heavy touring for Burrow. His 2021 self-titled sophomore release brought him back to his Texas roots and highlights some hard-won maturity and self-reflection. But he balances that down-home focus with a return to a schedule packed with live dates. Opening the show is J.A.M., featuring the amazing and multi-talented Brad Kava. -Bill Kopp; Good Times Santa Cruz
๐ Raizes do Brazil
๐ 5:00 PM โ 6:30 PM ยท $20
Professional Guinean artists lead drum and dance classes, offering an authentic West African cultural experience.
๐ Santa Cruz Zen Center
๐ 6:00 PM โ 6:30 PM ยท FREE
Silent meditation.
๐ Sub Rosa
๐ 6:00 PM โ 10:00 PM ยท See listing
Olive host
๐ The Cruz Room
๐ 7:00 PM ยท See listing
7:00 PM -9:00 pm ยท 5 piece folk band based in Santa Cruz!
๐ Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park
๐ 7:00 PM โ 10:00 PM ยท $25
Santa Cruz Shakespeare invites you to experience August Wilsonโs Fences, under the trees and stars of the Audrey Stanley Grove in Santa Cruzโs DeLaveaga Park this summer. Fences By August Wilson Directed by Susan Dalian August Wilson joins the Santa Cruz Shakespeare stage for the first time in 45 years. Fences is the perfect offering, wonderfully in line with the Santa Cruz Shakespeare seasonโs theme: Till Death Do Us Part. Troy Maxson is one of Wilsonโs great creations; Shakespearean in scope; a wordsmith and brilliant storyteller. He has survived the terrible trauma of his past and built himself a good life. But the backbone of that life, the spine that keeps it standing strong, is his wife Rose. Like all of Wilsonโs best work, Fences is both mythic and intimate; the questions it asks both human and eternal. Fences runs July 28 โ August 28. Tickets available for purchase starting May 1. More information through the link in the orange button above. Seasonal box office hours beginning May 1 are Tuesday through Friday from 12p.m. to 4p.m. Call the number above.
๐ Kula Connections
๐ 7:00 PM โ 8:00 PM ยท $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.
๐ Over the Hill Gang Saloon
๐ 7:00 PM ยท See listing
Sunday, 7:00 PM - Performing with "PATTIE GILBERT & THE WANDERLUST"
๐ Mission West
๐ 8:00 PM โ 9:30 PM ยท See listing
Comedy is back at Mission West! After a great reception at the first show, we are back with another great lineup of comedians from all over the Bay Area! Hosted by local comedian Michael Booth, this months show features Marissa Jeanne, Hayden Remi, and headliner Iris Benson. Marissa Jeanne is an up and coming comedian based in San Jose, she has hosted the comedy nights at Acopio in San Jose as well as the Womenโs Wrongs open mic at Visual Philosophy Studios. Sheโs a regular at all the shows in the South Bay. Hayden Remi is the only person from Oakland, CA. He tells quirky jokes about animals and how joining ISIS is a good second date. Hayden has performed at SF Sketchfest, the Cape Fear Comedy Festival and the Cream City Comedy Festival. He also produces Critical Hit, a weekly comedy show at a board game store in Oakland and that's just fine. Iris Bensonโs comedy has been described as โBleak and honest โ, โpleasantly darkโ, โwonderfully weirdโ. Glenn Sumi of Toronto Now described her as โleast likableโ, โangryโ and โmisanthropicโ. Her deadpan delivery and off-kilter point of view have made people laugh in cities all over the US. She is a Bay Area favorite on many local showcases and invited to many comedy festivals including The Santa Cruz Comedy Festival (Santa Cruz, CA), Cape Fear Comedy Festival (Wilmington, NC) most recently the Idaho Comedy Festival (Boise, ID), the World Series of Comedy (Las Vegas, NV) and The Savage Henry Comedy Festival (Eureka, CA).
๐ Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery
๐ 1:00 AM โ 12:59 AM ยท See listing
Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery August 13-September 19, 2026 Opening celebration and Artist Talk Saturday, August 15, 2-4:30 p.m Light refreshments will be served. Summer Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 1-5pm ReView: UC Santa Cruz Arts Alumni Exhibition features Arts Division alumni from the Monterey and San Francisco Bay Areas. Curated by Valรฉria Miranda, the Sesnonโs Director, ReView includes a wide variety of media and techniques highlighting the diversity of contemporary practice of alumni who graduated from 1972 to 2025. The exhibition title alludes to the portfolio critique process and suggests ideas of reflection and reevaluationโwhether revisiting past work, rethinking materials, or tracing how a practice evolves over time. This exhibition celebrates the creative path of artists who began their journeys at UC Santa Cruz. United by shared roots yet defined by distinct paths, the participating alumni reflect the lasting influence of the Arts Division programs. Their works speak to the spirit of inquiry, experimentation, and perseverance that has long shaped the universityโs artistic community. ReView presents an opportunity for the campus and larger community to see the professional practice of these artists who continue to build on the creative foundation that they received at UCSC and to inspire our current students, offering visualization of their own future artistic journeys after graduation. ReView offers a unique opportunity for returning alumni to celebrate their creative expressions while reconnecting with classmates and the university community. Admission is free and open to the public. More Information
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 1:00 AM ยท See listing
Monday, August 24 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713
๐ Dynomite Farm
๐ 9:00 AM โ 5:00 PM ยท $59
Enjoy Dynomite Farmโs show-quality dahlia beds for intimate, unhurried cutting experiences where you and your friends have the field to yourselves. No crowds. No rushing. Just you, your people, and a thousand flowers. Companion passes are available for guests who want to join the fun, explore the farm, and take in the beauty without cutting flowers. Friendly chickens roam the property, there are swings for little ones.
๐ Dynomite Farm
๐ 9:00 AM โ 5:00 PM ยท $59
Enjoy Dynomite Farmโs show-quality dahlia beds for intimate, unhurried cutting experiences where you and your friends have the field to yourselves. No crowds. No rushing. Just you, your people, and a thousand flowers. Companion passes are available for guests who want to join the fun, explore the farm, and take in the beauty without cutting flowers. Friendly chickens roam the property, there are swings for little ones.
๐ Roaring Camp Railroads
๐ 10:30 AM โ 3:00 PM ยท $26.45
Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of Roaring Camp, the railroad and the forest.
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 11:30 AM ยท See listing
Monday, August 24 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm Play Mahjong with fellow enthusiasts! Beginners welcome with weekly Hong Kong Style lessons. Other styles offered too. Tiles provided or bring your own.
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 11:30 AM ยท See listing
Monday, August 24 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Join seniors like you every Monday for an hour of gathering and sharing about getting older. We will focus on a different topic each week.
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 11:30 AM ยท See listing
Monday, August 24 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm Join us Mondays 10:30am-12pm at Aptos Library for social Bridge! All skill levels welcome. Enjoy fun, friendship, and mental stimulation.
๐ Capitola Branch Library
๐ 12:00 PM โ 1:00 PM ยท FREE
Next up for The Spoken Experience: the poetry of Lucille Clifton. Come, join this community of readers who meet up to enjoy a featured poet's work. The next gathering happens Monday, August 24 at noon, in the front room of the Capitola Branch Library. Hope to see you. (Facilitated by local poets Paola Bruni, Elaine Fletcher Chapman and Jessica Cohn)
๐ California Coffee
๐ 12:00 PM โ 1:00 PM ยท FREE
Join us Wednesday, May 21st from 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM at California Coffee for an informative and uplifting workshop you won't want tfor suo miss! Our featured guest speaker, Manas S. Kshirsagar, AD, MS a NAMA Board Certified Ayurvedic Doctor with years of experience in holistic wellness and healing, will be presenting "Tools for Stress and Anxiety". With today's fast-paced world and the stress levels many of us are unduring, this workshop will offer valuable insight, practical tools and wellness strategies to help bring more balance, peace and calm into our daily lives. Lunch Special Available: Half Sandwich + Chips just $9.99 California Coffee, 9105 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 cacoffeeaptos.com Thank you from myself Sylvia Reyes, and my amazing team for supporting our small business and community events!
๐ Capitola Branch Library
๐ 12:00 PM โ 1:00 PM ยท See listing
Come join a community of readers who meet the 4th Monday of each month to hear poetry and discuss its curious powers. Come join a community of readers who meet the 4th Monday of each month to hear poetry and discuss its curious powers. Discussions facilitated by Paola Bruni, Elaine Fletcher Chapman, and Jessica Cohn. Registration encouraged. Walk-ins welcome. https://santacruzpl.libnet.info/event/14321587 Poets in 2026 January 26 Joy Harjo February 23 Billy Collins March 23 Eavan Boland April 27 Arthur Sze May 18 * Emily Dickinson June 22 Gary Snyder July 27 Dean Young August 24 Lucille Clifton September 28 Sharon Olds October 26 Juan Felipe Herrera November 23 Ada Limon December 28 Jericho Brown *Note: Third Monday in May because of Memorial Day
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 1:00 PM ยท See listing
Monday, August 24 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm Come join a community of readers who meet the 4th Monday of each month to hear poetry and discuss its curious powers.
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 1:30 PM ยท See listing
Monday, August 24 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm Join us every Monday at the Felton Branch for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome.
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 1:30 PM ยท See listing
Monday, August 24 2026 12:30pm - 3:00pm Join a supportive writing group to share work, give feedback, and grow your craft. All genres and experience levels welcome. Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays, 12:30?3 PM at Aptos Library.
๐ UC Santa Cruz
๐ 2:00 PM โ 4:00 PM ยท See listing
Modern autonomous-driving models increasingly rely on learned representations and generated reasoning to interpret complex scenes and produce predictions or actions. However, it remains unclear what information these models encode, how that information is exposed through common interpretation methods, and whether their stated reasoning meaningfully influences their behavior. This research investigates these questions across motion-forecasting and vision-language-action models. Event Host: Manasi Pawar, Ph.D. Student, Computer Science & Engineering Advisor: Leilani Gilpin Zoom: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/92653015420?pwd=xEyOcy5ZuTcHN04La9w2KP1cmVY1ao.1 Passcode: 309299
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 2:00 PM ยท See listing
Monday, August 24 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
๐ Aptos Grange
๐ 2:30 PM โ 8:00 PM ยท $25
Local non-profit American Sign Language Services Community hosting a bingo fundraiser at the Aptos Grange on Sunday's 3PM - 8PM , Monday's 5PM to 10PM.
๐ Jade Street Park
๐ 4:30 PM โ 6:00 PM ยท $250
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.
๐ Sub Rosa
๐ 5:00 PM โ 8:00 PM ยท See listing
-Natalie
๐ The Ugly Mug
๐ 5:00 PM โ 8:00 PM ยท See listing
you Are A Star! Come share what you love ยท what you are working on Every Monday 5pm - 8pm ยท Lottery signups begin @5:15 One 5 minute song or two 3 minute songs We welcome: Poetry ยท Spoken Word ยท Music ยท Originals & Covers Hosted by SteveV Beer, Coffee, Tea and Cafe Snacks are always available. Non-performers are always welcomed & Appreciated We Cannot Wait to see you!
๐ Ugly Mug CoffeeHouse, 4640 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073, United States
๐ 5:00 PM โ 8:00 PM ยท FREE
It's Monday Open Mic at the Ugly Mug! Sign ups at 5p Beer, Espresso Drinks and Desserts available
๐ The Cruz Room
๐ 5:00 PM โ 10:00 PM ยท FREE
The Game Night Collective provides a curated experience. Every Monday night with a library of 30+ board games, guided game teaching, hosted featured games, and prizes! Whether you arrive alone or with a group, the goal is to make it easy to sit down and start playing. Hosted micโd board games 5 โ 8 Trivia 8 โ 10
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 5:00 PM ยท See listing
Monday, August 24 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm A poetry workshop anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.
๐ Motion Pacific at The London Nelson Community Center
๐ 5:30 PM โ 6:30 PM ยท See listing
This is Motion Pacific's Beginning Jazz Fusion class for adult dancers.
๐ The 418 Project
๐ 6:00 PM โ 7:30 PM ยท See listing
A weekly Afro-Brazilian dance class focusing on rhythm and movement.
๐ Fleet Feet Aptos
๐ 6:00 PM โ 7:00 PM ยท FREE
Join Fleet Feet Aptos to learn more about how acupuncture can improve your foot health and relieve pain!
๐ The Cruz Room
๐ 6:00 PM ยท See listing
6 - 10pm ยท Weekly Board Game Night โ open & hosted games, taught on the spot.
๐ The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
๐ 6:00 PM โ 7:15 PM ยท FREE
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
๐ Sky Park
๐ 6:00 PM โ 8:00 PM ยท See listing
Come join us! Mondays @ 6pm Yoga 7pm Meditation and Sound Healing โค๏ธโ๐ฉน $10 a class, no one will be turned away ๐ซถ
๐ Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
๐ 6:00 PM โ 9:00 PM ยท See listing
1 booked, 15 available Sarah Orre
๐ Abbott Square Market
๐ 7:00 PM โ 9:00 PM ยท FREE
Come hang out in the secret garden and have some laughs, EVERY MONDAY NIGHT. Featuring comedians from all over the area and beyond.
๐ Kuumbwa Jazz
๐ 7:00 PM ยท See listing
โKeyon Harrold is the future of the trumpetโ โ Wynton Marsalis Keyon Harrold is an award-winning trumpeter, vocalist, songwriter, and producer. Harrold first came into the international spotlight for his critically acclaimed album, The Mugician, and his work as the trumpet voice behind the GRAMMY winning Don Cheadle film Miles Ahead. As a bandleader, he has created a compelling new statement with a riveting mix of jazz, Afrobeat, soul, spoken word, hip-hop, blues, rock, and American folk. As a soloist, his distinctly warm trumpet sound simmers in the middle register; creating drama without aggrandizing, and mesmerizing live audiences with an emotionally charged concert presentation. Harrold has collaborated with many of the top hip hop and pop artists including: Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, Beyonce, Rihanna, Eminem, Maxwell, and Anthony Hamilton, as well as rock legends Keith Richards and Jeff Beck. His current touring ensemble can best be described as โBop Pop Hip-Hop Jazz.โ Rooted in jazz, the band freestyles and solos with authority and weaves the spectrum of African American music into a sonic expression. Keyon Harrold โ Foreverland will showcase his GRAMMY nominated recording Foreverland, an acclaimed crossover success, which features a bevy of collaborators, along with the single โBeautiful Dayโ which received world-wide radio play.
๐ The Cruz Room
๐ 8:00 PM ยท See listing
8 - 10pm ยท Weekly trivia night โ gather your team and come test your knowledge!
๐ The 418 Project
๐ 8:00 PM โ 10:00 PM ยท See listing
Contact Improv dance session at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, offered weekly on Mondays.
๐ Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery
๐ 1:00 AM โ 12:59 AM ยท See listing
Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery August 13-September 19, 2026 Opening celebration and Artist Talk Saturday, August 15, 2-4:30 p.m Light refreshments will be served. Summer Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 1-5pm ReView: UC Santa Cruz Arts Alumni Exhibition features Arts Division alumni from the Monterey and San Francisco Bay Areas. Curated by Valรฉria Miranda, the Sesnonโs Director, ReView includes a wide variety of media and techniques highlighting the diversity of contemporary practice of alumni who graduated from 1972 to 2025. The exhibition title alludes to the portfolio critique process and suggests ideas of reflection and reevaluationโwhether revisiting past work, rethinking materials, or tracing how a practice evolves over time. This exhibition celebrates the creative path of artists who began their journeys at UC Santa Cruz. United by shared roots yet defined by distinct paths, the participating alumni reflect the lasting influence of the Arts Division programs. Their works speak to the spirit of inquiry, experimentation, and perseverance that has long shaped the universityโs artistic community. ReView presents an opportunity for the campus and larger community to see the professional practice of these artists who continue to build on the creative foundation that they received at UCSC and to inspire our current students, offering visualization of their own future artistic journeys after graduation. ReView offers a unique opportunity for returning alumni to celebrate their creative expressions while reconnecting with classmates and the university community. Admission is free and open to the public. More Information
๐ Community Through Art
๐ 9:00 AM โ 11:30 AM ยท $198
Soft Pastel Painting runs in six week intervals taught by instructor Sarah Orre. A short demo will be taught the first class meeting with reference photos that will teach color theory, underpainting, texture, layering, and movement. Students are encouraged to bring additional reference photos for inspiration. Participants bring their own soft pastels (not oils), and sanded paper. The remainder of the class meetings are used for studio time. The last day we have a group peer review to discuss our work and give and receive feedback.
๐ Dynomite Farm
๐ 9:00 AM โ 5:00 PM ยท $59
Enjoy Dynomite Farmโs show-quality dahlia beds for intimate, unhurried cutting experiences where you and your friends have the field to yourselves. No crowds. No rushing. Just you, your people, and a thousand flowers. Companion passes are available for guests who want to join the fun, explore the farm, and take in the beauty without cutting flowers. Friendly chickens roam the property, there are swings for little ones.
๐ Scotts Valley Branch Library
๐ 10:00 AM โ 11:30 AM ยท See listing
A free legal clinic on the topic of Planning for the Future, hosted by Senior Legal Services for Seniors aged 60+. A short presentation and Q&A on Powers of Attorney, Statutory Wills and Advanced Health Care Directives, followed by a chance to speak one-on-one with an attorney, receive fillable legal documents and a free notary service to execute the documents.
๐ Scotts Valley Branch Library
๐ 10:00 AM โ 12:00 PM ยท FREE
Join us for a drop-in clinic to plan for your future at the Scotts Valley Library! Registration is optional, and not required! Receive on-site assistance and information on Advance Healthcare Directives, simple wills, and Powers of Attorney. For ages 60+ residing in Santa Cruz or San Benito county.
๐ 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
๐ 10:00 AM โ 12:00 PM ยท See listing
Date: Every Tuesday, except Holidays Time: 10am - 12:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center Event Description: Join your community every Tuesday between 10am-12pm at the Diversity Center. Nic is ready with a different activity or workshop each week, and volunteers are on hand with snacks, beverages, and community. August Activities: August 4: Tote Bag Painting activity with Nic Get your beach bag ready and customize your own tote bag with Nic. All supplies provided. August 11: Qigong with Tara Settle the mind and body and engage in gently movement. All levels welcome. August 18: โWord is Out - Stories from Some of Our Livesโ (1977) documentary viewing and discussion with Nic One of the most important LGBTQ+ documentaries ever made, it is considered the first documentary about gay people by gay people. Though it is criminally under-watched, Word is Out had a huge impact, even on pioneers like Vito Russo. This film was made by six LGBTQ+ filmmakers and features interviews with 26 LGBTQ+ pe
๐ Roaring Camp Railroads
๐ 10:30 AM โ 3:00 PM ยท $26.45
Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of Roaring Camp, the railroad and the forest.
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 11:00 AM ยท See listing
Tuesday, August 25 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm Join us Tuesdays at Aptos Library to learn, play, and compete in Backgammon! All skill levels welcome - enjoy strategy, fun, and friendly competition in a relaxed social setting.
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 11:00 AM ยท See listing
Tuesday, August 25 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 11:00 AM ยท See listing
Tuesday, August 25 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 11:00 AM ยท See listing
Tuesday, August 25 2026 10:00am - 11:30am A free legal clinic on the topic of Planning for the Future, hosted by Senior Legal Services for Seniors aged 60+.
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 11:00 AM ยท See listing
Tuesday, August 25 2026 10:00am - 3:00pm Providing equitable care with a monthly visit on the 4th Tuesday of the month to the Boulder Creek Branch Library.
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 11:00 AM ยท See listing
Tuesday, August 25 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 12:00 PM ยท See listing
Tuesday, August 25 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Virtual Author Talk with Award-Winning Plant Biologist and Author Beronda Montgomery. When Trees Testify: Reclaiming Americaโs Black Botanical Legacy.
๐ Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
๐ 12:00 PM โ 4:00 PM ยท See listing
0 booked, 4 available Glazing
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 12:30 PM ยท See listing
Tuesday, August 25 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm Housing navigation services for people experiencing homelessness.
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 1:30 PM ยท See listing
Tuesday, August 25 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm This club is designed for intermediate-level participants, so if you're just starting out, you might find it a bit challenging at first.
๐ Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
๐ 1:30 PM โ 4:00 PM ยท See listing
0 booked, 8 available Maria Ayllon
๐ The Felton Market
๐ 1:30 PM โ 5:30 PM ยท See listing
The Felton Farmersโ Market is a treasured weekly gathering place โ started in 1987 it is the second longest running market in Santa Cruz County. SCCFM took over operations in 2009 and our team has developed deep ties to the community. Every Tuesday a quality collection of regional farms and food businesses throw up their tents to sell a colorful array of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, artisanal bread, seafood and other staple foods. Connecting residents directly with local farms, the Felton Market is an essential part of the regional food system as well as a resource for nutritious organic foods and basic agricultural education.
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 2:00 PM ยท See listing
Tuesday, August 25 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm Practice your English and make new friends!
๐ UC Santa Cruz
๐ 2:00 PM โ 2:45 PM ยท See listing
In this workshop, you will: Learn how to get involved with the campus community and how it supports student success. The Successful Slug Workshop series, hosted by Learning Support Services Peer Coaches, are open to all UCSC undergraduate students and focus on academic skills and tools to support your success as a student. At each workshop, you will be introduced to a topic, engage in active learning, be given resources to begin implementing the same day, and have an opportunity to learn more if you are interested. 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.
๐ Santa Cruz Maker Studios
๐ 3:00 PM โ 5:00 PM ยท $37
Fall Semester Maker Classes (August 11 โ December 20, 2026) Join us for a semester of hands-on creativity at SC Maker Studios! Students explore 3D printing, laser engraving, woodworking, sewing, robotics, beading, arts & crafts, and more, creating projects to take home each week. All materials are included (except electronic robot components). Weekly Class Times: Youth (Ages 6ยฝโ12) Tuesdays: 3:00โ5:00 PM Wednesdays: 1:00โ3:00 PM & 3:00โ5:00 PM Thursdays: 3:00โ5:00 PM Sundays: 10:00 AMโ12:00 PM Teens (Ages 11โ17) Sundays: 12:30โ2:30 PM Register for the full semester to reserve your spot [https://scmakerstudios.com/fall-semester-2026/], or join us for individual Maker Sunday drop-in sessions [https://scmakerstudios.com/sunday-maker-registration/]. Spaces are limited!
๐ Community Through Art
๐ 3:30 PM โ 5:00 PM ยท $255
Youth Bloom Studio Art with Sarah Orre, nurtures creativity, confidence, and curiosity through hands-on learning. Each class encourages young artists to explore new materials, techniques, and ideas while building foundational art skills in a supportive studio environment. From painting and drawing to air dry clay and mixed media, students learn to see like artists and express their own unique voice. Enroll in as many sessions as you like!
๐ OneSource Compounding Pharmacy
๐ 4:00 PM โ 6:00 PM ยท See listing
Step into a realm of revitalization at our pharmacy, where we proudly introduce our exclusive hydration injection services. Designed to replenish your bodyโs essential fluids and nutrients swiftly and effectively, our hydration injections offer a rejuvenating experience that goes beyond traditional methods. Our skilled and caring professionals utilize cutting-edge techniques to administer a customized blend of hydration, vitamins, and minerals directly into your system, ensuring a rapid and targeted response. Whether youโre seeking a post-workout boost, recovering from illness, or simply aiming to enhance your overall well-being, our hydration injections provide a quick and convenient solution. Experience the transformative power of hydration at our pharmacy, where health and vitality converge for a renewed and invigorated you.
๐ The 418 Project
๐ 4:00 PM โ 5:00 PM ยท See listing
Weekly kids' classes in traditional hula and Tahitian dance, led by Te Hau Nui School at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz.
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 4:30 PM ยท See listing
Tuesday, August 25 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm Aptos Youth Chess Club. Open to players ages 6 to 18 with knowledge of basic rules (how the pieces move). Instructor is Chess Master Dana Mackenzie.
๐ The 418 Project
๐ 5:00 PM โ 6:00 PM ยท See listing
A hula and Tahitian dance class offering an introduction to traditional movement and rhythm.
๐ The 418 Project
๐ 5:00 PM โ 6:30 PM ยท See listing
Wing Chun martial arts classes with instructor Marcus at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, meeting multiple times per week.
๐ The 418 Project
๐ 5:45 PM โ 10:00 PM ยท See listing
A weekly music jam session in downtown Santa Cruz, featuring lights and fun for all musicians.
๐ Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
๐ 6:00 PM โ 8:00 PM ยท See listing
Join us for an evening of creativity inspired by the beauty of our local coastline! Sip a glass of wine while local artist Calene Luczo Fletcher guides you through watercolor techniques to create your own kelp and seaweed painting. Whether youโre an experienced artist or picking up a paintbrush for the first time, youโll learn approachable watercolor techniques in a relaxed, welcoming environment. By the end of the evening, youโll leave with a finished piece of artwork inspired by the vibrant forms and colors of our marine forests. Program sold out, please email [email protected] to join the waitlist All materials are provided, along with wine and light refreshments. Capacity : 20 Ticket Price : $35 Discounts : $5 Member discount Age limit : 12+ Location : Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Refund Policy
๐ New Brighton Middle School
๐ 6:00 PM โ 8:00 PM ยท FREE
Join us at New Brighton Middle School (250 Washburn Ave)l for an in-person open house on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Learn about and provide feedback on design concepts for adaptation sites Learn about and share feedback on camping opportunity sites being studied to replace camping opportunities lost at Seacliff SB Canโt attend in person? An online survey will be available for sharing feedback starting August 25, 2026
๐ Branciforte Branch Library
๐ 6:00 PM โ 7:30 PM ยท See listing
Join us for Neighbors for Neighbors: Belonging Builds Community, presented by Housing Matters in partnership with Santa Cruz Public Libraries. Neighbors for Neighbors is a welcoming space where community members, both housed and unhoused, can connect, share experiences, and learn from one another. The format for our meetings focuses on building community. The discussion is an active participatory experience. To register visit: https://housingmatterssc.org/event/neighbors-for-neighbors-branciforte/ https://santacruzpl.libnet.info/event/15509572
๐ Santa Cruz Wharf
๐ 6:00 PM โ 8:00 PM ยท FREE
Welcome back to Tuesday Night Live at the Wharf Commonโs stage! Every 2 nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, head to the Wharf for live music and additional shows from 6 to 8pm. Check out Wharf Business pop ups, or make a dinner reservation before the shows. Be sure to bring a chair or wear your dancing shoes! May 26, 2026: SambaDรก June 9, 2026: The Viva Santana Show June 23: 2026: The Unauthorized Rolling Stones July 14: 2026: Sweet VooDoo July 28: The Lost Boys Featuring James Durbin August 11, 2026: Santa Cruda August 25, 2026: The Joint Chiefs September 8, 2026: Extra Large After parties after every show will take place upstairs at Vino by the Sea !
๐ Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
๐ 6:00 PM โ 8:30 PM ยท See listing
3 booked, 4 available Kathryn Pierno
๐ Capitola
๐ 6:00 PM โ 7:30 PM ยท See listing
Join us for Neighbors for Neighbors: Belonging Builds Community, presented by Housing Matters in partnership with Santa Cruz Public Libraries. Neighbors for Neighbors is a welcoming space where community members, both housed and unhoused, can connect, share experiences, and learn from one another. The format for our meetings focuses on building community. The discussion is an active participatory experience. To register visit: https://housingmatterssc.org/event/neighbors-for-neighbors/ https://santacruzpl.libnet.info/event/15509566
๐ Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
๐ 6:30 PM โ 8:00 PM ยท FREE
Hugging Porcupines Productions presents Trivia Night, every Tuesday evening at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing. Trivia is always free to play. Grab your team and challenge yourself to 6 rounds of fun trivia.
๐ Community Through Art
๐ 6:30 PM โ 8:00 PM ยท $250
Beginning adult ceramics with instructor Nora Sarkissian. Learn the basics of hand building, pinch, and coil. Nora will provide demos and projects as well as time for independent clay creation. Class is held at Redwood and Ranunculus downtown Felton. Tuesdays, 6-8:30 PM $234 for 6 weeks (7% service fee due at checkout) plus a $20 material fee due to instructor at first class Clay, glazes, and tools provided. Session I: August 18, 25, Sept 1, 8, 15, 22 Session II: Sept 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 7:00 PM ยท See listing
Tuesday, August 25 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm Join us for Neighbors for Neighbors: Belonging Builds Community, presented by Housing Matters in partnership with Santa Cruz Public Libraries.
๐ Insight Santa Cruz, 740 Front Street (2nd floor of the Galleria building)
๐ 7:00 PM โ 8:30 PM ยท See listing
Rainbow Sangha Sit, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm. The Rainbow Sangha group offers a safer space for individuals who identify as queer, non-binary, transgender, lesbian, bisexual, trans*, gay, intersex, questioning, and others who identify outside of cisgender, heterosexual mainstream culture. Please see more information on the Rainbow Sangha page at Insight Santa Cruz . .
๐ Satori Arts
๐ 7:00 PM โ 9:00 PM ยท FREE
Writers of Color hosts a monthly Open Mic reading at Satori Arts featuring writers of poetry, prose, one-act plays, and on occasion, music. This month, we celebrate Veterans of all Wars. This month we feature Joseph Jason Santiago Lacour, a local spoken word artist and writer, and a special appearance by General Phlint, a Santa Cruz local poet, DJ, and musician. Bring your writing for Open Mic to share for a 5-minute segment.
๐ Santa Cruz
๐ 7:00 PM โ 8:00 PM ยท See listing
To celebrate the release of Winter in America (Still, the Bookshop Santa Cruz will be gathering local poets. This release is a sequel anthology and features various voices responding to this moment in history. It is not meant to be reactionary. It aims to bring forward the โquieter reverberationsโ of how all the events swirling around affect the daily lives of Americans. It aims to bring people together, putting compassion forward. It dives deep into the actual impact and consequences of the 2024 election. Through these reflections, the anthology may help shed light on the direction we are going and what we will become. -Isabella Marie Sangaline; Good Times Santa Cruz
๐ Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
๐ 7:00 PM โ 9:15 PM ยท See listing
0 booked, 7 available
๐ Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park
๐ 7:00 PM โ 10:00 PM ยท $25
Santa Cruz Shakespeare invites you to experience August Wilsonโs Fences, under the trees and stars of the Audrey Stanley Grove in Santa Cruzโs DeLaveaga Park this summer. Fences By August Wilson Directed by Susan Dalian August Wilson joins the Santa Cruz Shakespeare stage for the first time in 45 years. Fences is the perfect offering, wonderfully in line with the Santa Cruz Shakespeare seasonโs theme: Till Death Do Us Part. Troy Maxson is one of Wilsonโs great creations; Shakespearean in scope; a wordsmith and brilliant storyteller. He has survived the terrible trauma of his past and built himself a good life. But the backbone of that life, the spine that keeps it standing strong, is his wife Rose. Like all of Wilsonโs best work, Fences is both mythic and intimate; the questions it asks both human and eternal. Fences runs July 28 โ August 28. Tickets available for purchase starting May 1. More information through the link in the orange button above. Seasonal box office hours beginning May 1 are Tuesday through Friday from 12p.m. to 4p.m. Call the number above.
๐ Felton Music Hall
๐ 8:00 PM ยท See listing
With over a decade of carving out a sound that belongs entirely to them, La Luzโs 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 Luzโs 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
๐ Callahan's
๐ 8:00 PM โ 10:00 PM ยท FREE
Free live music every Tuesday night with the Del Mar Trio at Callahan's in Santa Cruz.
๐ Discretion Brewing
๐ 8:30 PM โ 10:00 PM ยท See listing
Join us for Trivia Tuesdays at Discretion! Every Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm Hosted by Michael Cahalan Pair one of our 16 beers on tap with some lively Trivia, every Tuesday at 6:30pm. No sign-ups required - just come a little early to snag a table in the beer garden. Free to play | Prizes | Up to 6 per team
๐ Discretion Brewing
๐ 12:00 AM ยท See listing
Enjoy Discretion on a boat! For schedule of beer cruises & tickets, visit the links below. We'll see you out on the oceanโฆ Chardonnay Sailing Charters Discretion sails on 5/27, 8/26, 9/16, 10/21 O'Neill Yacht Charters Discretion sails on 6/27, 7/30, 8/9, 9/19, 10/11
๐ Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery
๐ 1:00 AM โ 12:59 AM ยท See listing
Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery August 13-September 19, 2026 Opening celebration and Artist Talk Saturday, August 15, 2-4:30 p.m Light refreshments will be served. Summer Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 1-5pm ReView: UC Santa Cruz Arts Alumni Exhibition features Arts Division alumni from the Monterey and San Francisco Bay Areas. Curated by Valรฉria Miranda, the Sesnonโs Director, ReView includes a wide variety of media and techniques highlighting the diversity of contemporary practice of alumni who graduated from 1972 to 2025. The exhibition title alludes to the portfolio critique process and suggests ideas of reflection and reevaluationโwhether revisiting past work, rethinking materials, or tracing how a practice evolves over time. This exhibition celebrates the creative path of artists who began their journeys at UC Santa Cruz. United by shared roots yet defined by distinct paths, the participating alumni reflect the lasting influence of the Arts Division programs. Their works speak to the spirit of inquiry, experimentation, and perseverance that has long shaped the universityโs artistic community. ReView presents an opportunity for the campus and larger community to see the professional practice of these artists who continue to build on the creative foundation that they received at UCSC and to inspire our current students, offering visualization of their own future artistic journeys after graduation. ReView offers a unique opportunity for returning alumni to celebrate their creative expressions while reconnecting with classmates and the university community. Admission is free and open to the public. More Information
๐ The Cruz Room
๐ 7:00 AM ยท See listing
7pm sign-ups ยท Weekly pinball competition for players of all skill levels.
๐ Beyond Liberty
๐ 9:00 AM โ 10:00 AM ยท $10
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
๐ Dynomite Farm
๐ 9:00 AM โ 5:00 PM ยท $59
Enjoy Dynomite Farmโs show-quality dahlia beds for intimate, unhurried cutting experiences where you and your friends have the field to yourselves. No crowds. No rushing. Just you, your people, and a thousand flowers. Companion passes are available for guests who want to join the fun, explore the farm, and take in the beauty without cutting flowers. Friendly chickens roam the property, there are swings for little ones.
๐ Watsonville Community Hospital
๐ 10:00 AM โ 2:00 PM ยท FREE
Please join us for our International Overdose Awareness Day event on August 26th at Watsonville Community Hospital from 10am-2pm. We hope to see you there! Everyday, we see lives around us being changed and lost to overdose. Overdose does not discriminate โ it could be you or someone you love, a friend, colleague or your neighbor. This year for International Overdose Awareness Day, Santa Cruz County needs your support. Get involved to prevent the tragedy of overdose. Knowing the drugs you take, the effects on your body, and how to prevent overdose really makes all the difference. SafeRx Santa Cruz from the Health Improvement Partnership of Santa Cruz County is teaming up with Watsonville Community Hospital, Janus of Santa Cruz, and the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency to come together and honor the loved ones we have lost. Join us on Wednesday, August 26th from 10am to 2pm at Watsonville Community Hospital (75 Nielson St, Watsonville, CA 95076) for a community event featuring organizations from across Santa Cruz County. At the event, youโll learn about local resources, receive free naloxone, get trained in overdose responseโ and donโt forget to stop by the Farmerโs Market to grab a snack! Please feel free to reach out to [email protected] for any questions or accommodations. In Memory. In Community. In Action. SafeRx Santa Cruz, Watsonville Community Hospital, Janus of Santa Cruz, and the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 10:00 AM ยท See listing
Wednesday, August 26 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.
๐ Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
๐ 10:00 AM โ 12:30 PM ยท See listing
0 booked, 15 available Noelle Lightbourne
๐ The 418 Project
๐ 10:00 AM โ 12:00 PM ยท See listing
A free weekly dance jam for babies and their caregivers at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, with movement, music, and play in a joyful environment.
๐ Roaring Camp Railroads
๐ 10:30 AM โ 3:00 PM ยท $26.45
Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of Roaring Camp, the railroad and the forest.
๐ Scotts Valley Branch Library
๐ 10:30 AM โ 12:00 PM ยท See listing
A 12 week series on Wednesdays from 10:30AM-12PM that introduces foundational digital literacy concepts and teaches useful digital skills. August 19: What is a VPN and Do You Need One? August 26: Smartwatches Made Simple September 2: AI Powered Art September 9: Music Streaming Made Simple September 16: Podcasts Made Easy: Listen to Your Favorite Topics Anytime September 23: Your Story, Your Legacy: Preserving Memories with Spoken Records September 30: Tech Settings That Help With Accessibility October 7: Using Emergency Features on Your Phone October 14: Intro to Facebook October 21: Intro to Instagram Registration required. Must register for each class individually. https://santacruzpl.libnet.info/events?term=cyber+seniors&d=2026-07-30&r=range&start=2026-08-01&end=2026-11-01 Come join Dara Brady, a local instructor with the digital literacy organization Cyber-Seniors, for a weekly digital literacy course! Each class includes a lesson on the topics below, Q&A time, and one-on-one tech support. Participants are encouraged to bring a notebook, pen/pencil, and whatever tech device they want to learn on: (a laptop, tablet, and/or smart phone) and the charger for that device. If they don't have a device, they can still participate and Dara can get them one to use for the class. All classes run on Wednesday mornings from 10:30AM to 12PM in the Fireside Room except for the first and last sessions, which will take place in Study Room A.
๐ Felton Branch Library
๐ 10:30 AM โ 2:30 PM ยท See listing
Join us each 4th Wednesday of the month for a relaxing time crafting with your neighbors. The Community Crafters are a diverse group of makers and they love to share their knowledge. We weave, spin yarn, make baskets, felt, and so much more. All crafters are welcome! We hope you will join us in creating community and beautiful things!
๐ Freedom Branch Library
๐ 11:30 AM โ 12:30 PM ยท See listing
A bilingual storytime for toddlers with stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish, promoting early literacy and language skills.
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 11:30 AM ยท See listing
Wednesday, August 26 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm A 12 week series on Wednesdays from 10:30AM-12PM that introduces foundational digital literacy concepts and teaches useful digital skills.
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 11:30 AM ยท See listing
Wednesday, August 26 2026 10:30am - 2:30pm Join us each 4th Wednesday of the month for a relaxing time crafting with your neighbors! The Community Crafters love to share their knowledge. Bring your project! Let's make together!
๐ California Coffee
๐ 12:00 PM โ 1:00 PM ยท FREE
Join us Wednesday, May 21st from 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM at California Coffee for an informative and uplifting workshop you won't want tfor suo miss! Our featured guest speaker, Manas S. Kshirsagar, AD, MS a NAMA Board Certified Ayurvedic Doctor with years of experience in holistic wellness and healing, will be presenting "Tools for Stress and Anxiety". With today's fast-paced world and the stress levels many of us are unduring, this workshop will offer valuable insight, practical tools and wellness strategies to help bring more balance, peace and calm into our daily lives. Lunch Special Available: Half Sandwich + Chips just $9.99 California Coffee, 9105 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 cacoffeeaptos.com Thank you from myself Sylvia Reyes, and my amazing team for supporting our small business and community events!
๐ Hummingbird Valley
๐ 12:00 PM โ 12:45 PM ยท FREE
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.
๐ Motion Pacific at The Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center
๐ 1:00 PM โ 2:15 PM ยท FREE
Dance for Parkinsonโs at Motion Pacific is a class for people with Parkinsonโs Disease and their caretakers. The class is based on the innovative and internationally renowned Dance for PDยฎ program designed by the Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group. Trained Dance for Parkinsonโs teachers use prompts and multiple dance styles to inspire movement, creative expression, and community. Dancers may sit in a chair, use a barre, or stand. Dance for Parkinsonโs at Motion Pacific is open and free to the public. Classes are appropriate for anyone with Parkinsonโs, no matter how advanced. Movement modifications will be made available and there is no dance experience required. Dance for Parkinsonโs is offered every Wednesday from 1:00pm to 2:15pm, with the exception of the first Wednesday of the month, during which class is not held. Classes are offered in-person, in the Lobby at The 418 Project.
๐ Santa Cruz Maker Studios
๐ 3:00 PM โ 5:00 PM ยท $37
Fall Semester Maker Classes (August 11 โ December 20, 2026) Join us for a semester of hands-on creativity at SC Maker Studios! Students explore 3D printing, laser engraving, woodworking, sewing, robotics, beading, arts & crafts, and more, creating projects to take home each week. All materials are included (except electronic robot components). Weekly Class Times: Youth (Ages 6ยฝโ12) Tuesdays: 3:00โ5:00 PM Wednesdays: 1:00โ3:00 PM & 3:00โ5:00 PM Thursdays: 3:00โ5:00 PM Sundays: 10:00 AMโ12:00 PM Teens (Ages 11โ17) Sundays: 12:30โ2:30 PM Register for the full semester to reserve your spot [https://scmakerstudios.com/fall-semester-2026/], or join us for individual Maker Sunday drop-in sessions [https://scmakerstudios.com/sunday-maker-registration/]. Spaces are limited!
๐ Santa Cruz Public Libraries
๐ 3:00 PM ยท See listing
Wednesday, August 26 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
๐ Garfield Park Branch Library
๐ 3:00 PM โ 4:30 PM ยท See listing
Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us. Children will need an adult present to help them. Expect to get messy!
๐ Big Basin Vineyards Tasting Room + Wine Bar
๐ 4:00 PM โ 8:00 PM ยท FREE
Every Wed from 4 to 8 pm at our Downtown Santa Cruz Tasting Room + Wine Bar Join us for a night of wigging out in Downtown Santa Cruz! Wear a wig, and weโll have a surprise for you. Weโll play cool music, games, trivia, and much more! Letโs wig out and keep Santa Cruz weird! Wig Out Wednesday Special: 2 empanadas and a glass of wine (Riesling, Rose, or Homestead) for $19.
๐ Jade Street Park
๐ 4:30 PM โ 6:00 PM ยท $250
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.
๐ Soulcare Studios
๐ 4:30 PM โ 6:00 PM ยท $25
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
๐ The 418 Project
๐ 5:30 PM โ 6:30 PM ยท See listing
A regular tango class in Downtown Santa Cruz, offering a way to learn Latin dance in a social, cultural setting.
๐ The 418 Project
๐ 5:30 PM โ 6:30 PM ยท See listing
A weekly beginning hip hop house dance class. Participants will learn foundational movements, rhythms, and combinations in a structured, studio setting.
๐ Court 16, Santa Cruz Main Beach Volleyball, 270 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
๐ 5:30 PM โ 10:00 PM ยท FREE
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! .
๐ Sub Rosa
๐ 6:00 PM โ 8:00 PM ยท See listing
Using the fabrica and partial courtyard. Please donโt schedule loud activities in subrosa at the same time. Contact personโ [email protected]
๐ Esplanade Park
๐ 6:00 PM โ 8:00 PM ยท FREE
Free & family-friendly! Two talented pianists face off in a musical showdown full of crowd favorites, sing-alongs, and spontaneous comedy. You bring the requests, they bring the show! Bring your beach chairs, grab a treat from Capitola Village, and enjoy a summer afternoon of music, laughter, and community on the coast. Requests encouraged. Dancing inevitable. Fun guaranteed.
๐ SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
๐ 6:00 PM โ 8:00 PM ยท See listing
Join us 4th Wednesdays, 6-8pm at SubRosa for The Art of Building a Future - a cafรฉ for discussion and practice for creating the future we want to live in, now! Hosted by @rojavasc1 Bring your thoughts and experience and enjoy some light refreshments. Will be held in the courtyard weather permitting. COVID precautions encouraged. 6pm - 8pm // totally free! // all-ages // dry space // safe(r) space // anti-capitalist space // respect the space and each other! SubRosa is at 703 Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz, CA Also part of the @freeskoolsantacruz 2026 session - more info about other class in bio at @freeskoolsantacruz and @subrosa_space โ@@@@@โ SubRosa is a collectively run anarchist community space - a place to meet people, share resources and ideas, challenge our assumptions and act on our passions. Letโs create together the world(s) we want to live in now. @subrosa_space And SubRosa is part of the Hub Community Center at 703 Pacific Ave in downtown Santa Cruz - a constellation
๐ Motion Pacific at The 418 Project
๐ 6:30 PM โ 8:15 PM ยท See listing
This is Motion Pacific's Advanced Contemporary Jazz Dance class for adults.
๐ Bargetto Winery
๐ 6:30 PM โ 8:07 PM ยท See listing
Join us every Wednesday from 6:30โ8pm for a lively evening of brain-teasing fun, hosted by Michael Gaither ! Outside food welcome after 5:30pm โ bring your favorite bites, sip on Bargetto wine, and enjoy an evening of laughter and friendly competition. โจ Two trivia rounds โ two chances to win prizes! --- This weekโs themes are: local trivia and general trivia --- No cover, just great wine and great company! Soquel Tasting Room Wednesdays | Trivia 6:30โ8pm
๐ The 418 Project
๐ 6:30 PM โ 7:00 PM ยท See listing
A weekly event at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, focused on setup activities. Details are sparse.
๐ Santa Cruz Harbor
๐ 6:30 PM โ 8:00 PM ยท FREE
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.
๐ Abbott Square Market
๐ 6:30 PM โ 8:00 PM ยท FREE
Trivia every Wednesday! Hosted at Front and Cooper inside of Abbott Square Market Go test your knowledge, win some prizes and have some hand crafted cocktails! Brought to you by Hugging Porcupines Productions
๐ The 418 Project
๐ 7:00 PM โ 10:00 PM ยท See listing
A weekly evening of tango in Santa Cruz, offering a chance to learn, dance, and connect with a new community.
๐ Home by Zinnias
๐ 7:00 PM โ 9:00 PM ยท $20
Join us for Plant Bingo at Home by Zinnia's on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 7:00โ9:00 p.m. for an evening of houseplants, bingo, and fun! Your $20 ticket includes one bingo card for six or more rounds, with a houseplant prize awarded each round and a grand prize up for grabs in the final game. Want more chances to win? Add up to two extra bingo cards for just $5 each. Space is limited to 25 participants, tickets required
