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β˜… Featured this season

Art Lounge ~ Sip Local Beer & Wine and Make Art! at The Painted Cork, Nov 11 β˜… Featured
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 Β· The Painted Cork

Art Lounge ~ Sip Local Beer & Wine and Make Art!

Welcome to the Art Lounge! Welcome to the Art Lounge, your creative haven for Arts, Crafts, and Drafts. Think of it like a restaurant, but…

Art & Culture πŸ“ Westside
Indigethanx at Cowell Ranch Hay arn, Nov 12 β˜… Featured
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 Β· Cowell Ranch Hay arn

Indigethanx

Welcome to Indigethanx, our annual alternative Thanksgiving gathering hosted by the American Indian Resource Center and the People of Color Sustainability Collective! We would love…

Education πŸ“ UCSC
The Joint Chiefs at The Sand Bar, Nov 12 β˜… Featured
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 Β· The Sand Bar

The Joint Chiefs

The Joint Chiefs

Music πŸ“ Capitola
Music
β˜… Featured
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 Β· The Cruz Room

The Shut-ins

7 - 9pm Β· The Shut-ins blend country, folk, and Hawaiian sounds with close harmonies and a playful sense of humor for their own brand…

Music πŸ“ Westside

β˜€οΈ Happening today

Monday, November 9

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

9:00 AM
TOGETHER26: A Queer Family Building Conference hosted by Hosted by PregnantTogether
Where: virtual conference
LGBTQ+
10:30 AM
Early Start Playgroup & Parent Support - In Person
Where: Del Mar Elementary School
Family
10:30 AM
Club de Escucha de Santa Cruz
Where: Capitola Branch Library
Community
10:30 AM
Infant/Toddler Storytime at Capitola
Where: Capitola Branch Library
Community
10:30 AM
Aptos Bridge Club
Where: Aptos Branch Library
Community
10:30 AM
Storytime and Stay & Play at Downtown
Where: Downtown Branch Library
Community
10:30 AM
$26.45
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
Cultural Event
10:30 AM
Mahjong Club @ Branciforte
Where: Branciforte Branch Library
Community
10:40 AM
ECE 290 Seminar: β€œEnhancing Spectrum Utilization Through Measurement Science”
Where: Engineering 2
Education

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49 upcoming events Β· from 2026-11-09 Β· to 2026-11-09

Mon
Nov
9

Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train

Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
When: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM Β· Price: $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…

Cultural Event Family πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Mon
Nov
9

Mahjong Club @ Branciforte

Where: Branciforte Branch Library
When: 10:30 AM

Play Mahjong with fellow enthusiasts! Beginners welcome with weekly Hong Kong Style lessons. Other styles offered too. Tiles provided or bring your own.

Community πŸ“ Midtown
Mon
Nov
9

Aptos Bridge Club

Where: Aptos Branch Library
When: 10:30 AM

Join us Mondays 10:30am-12pm at Aptos Library for social Bridge! All skill levels welcome. Enjoy fun, friendship, and mental stimulation.

Community πŸ“ Aptos & Seacliff
Mon
Nov
9

Early Start Playgroup & Parent Support - In Person

Where: Del Mar Elementary School
When: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Special Connections - Early Start Playgroup AND Parent Support FOR CHILDREN 0-3 RECIEVING EARLY START SERVICES 2nd & 4th Monday, Monthly Hosted by SPIN and…

Family πŸ“ Midtown
Mon
Nov
9

Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours

Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
When: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Monarch migration is variable and population numbers and dates are different each year. The monarchs typically begin arriving in mid-October and leave by mid-February. At…

Family Free πŸ“ Westside
Mon
Nov
9

Monthly Monday Meditation

Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library
When: 11:30 AM

In this practice group, you'll get an introduction to many different approaches to meditation and receive guidance on which practices might be best suited for…

Community πŸ“ Scotts Valley
Mon
Nov
9

Aptos Writers Workshop

Where: Aptos Branch Library
When: 12:30 PM

Join a supportive writing group to share work, give feedback, and grow your craft. All genres and experience levels welcome. Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays…

Community πŸ“ Aptos & Seacliff
Mon
Nov
9

Knitting at the Library @ Felton

Where: Felton Branch Library
When: 12:30 PM

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…

Community Family πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Mon
Nov
9

In-person Tech Help @ Aptos

Where: Aptos Branch Library
When: 1:00 PM

Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!

Community Free πŸ“ Aptos & Seacliff
Mon
Nov
9

Advanced Italian Grammar Class with Mirella Savegnago

Where: Aptos United Methodist Church
When: 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM Β· Price: $300

Join the Dante Alighieri Society of Santa Cruz for an eight-week, in-person Advanced Italian Grammar course taught by Mirella Savegnago. Strengthen your Italian through clear…

Art & Culture Education πŸ“ Aptos & Seacliff
Mon
Nov
9

Crafternoons

Where: 1 2nd St, Watsonville, CA
When: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Crafternoons are back! βœ‚οΈ Get craft with family. Drop in to the Main Library between 2-5pm every Monday and Wednesday to make a craft together…

Family En espaΓ±ol πŸ“ Watsonville
Mon
Nov
9

Tai Chi with Manny

Where: Corralitos Cultural Center
When: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Improve your energy, balance, strength and coordination.

Music Wellness πŸ“ Watsonville
Mon
Nov
9

Community Fundraiser BINGO

Where: Aptos Grange
When: 2:30 PM – 8:00 PM Β· Price: $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.

Community πŸ“ Aptos & Seacliff
Mon
Nov
9

PAWS Afterschool Program

Where: Santa Cruz SPCA
When: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Β· Price: $75

PAWS Afterschool Club (Ages 7-10) Looking for something fun to do after school? Love animals? Join PAWS and discover what it takes to care for…

Family Education πŸ“ Midtown
Mon
Nov
9

Hosted Board Game Night

Where: The Cruz Room
When: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

6 - 8pm Β· Hosted Board Game Night, open & hosted games, library of 30+ games, raffle, merch, and a Learn to Play demo at…

Community πŸ“ Westside
Mon
Nov
9

Open Mic w/ SteveV, every Monday

Where: The Ugly Mug
When: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

It's Monday Open Mic at the Ugly Mug! Sign ups at 5p Beer, Espresso Drinks and Desserts available

Music Community πŸ“ Soquel
Mon
Nov
9

Cocoa Vino Nutcracker Paint Workshop

Where: Cocoa Vino
When: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Β· Price: $60

Sip, Paint & Be Merry, Nutcracker Paint Workshop Join Hollister Engraving at Cocoa Vino in Capitola Village for a fun evening of painting and holiday…

Art & Culture Adults 21+ πŸ“ Capitola
Mon
Nov
9

Yoga, Meditation & Sound Healing

Where: Sky Park
When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Come join us! Mondays @ 6pm Yoga 7pm Meditation and Sound Healing β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή $10 a class, no one will be turned away 🫢

Wellness Free πŸ“ Scotts Valley
Mon
Nov
9

Matt O'Hara, The Flying Death

Where: Santa Cruz
When: 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM

Historian and professor Matt O’Hara urges readers of his book The Flying Death to ask, β€œWho and what are we willing to sacrifice in the…

Art & Culture Free
Mon
Nov
9

Open Mic Night

Where: Melo Melo Kava Bar
When: 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Open Mic Night Sign-ups at 7:00 PM Starts at 8:00 PM, every Monday Join us to hear local musicians and build community!

Music πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Mon
Nov
9

Jackie Straw

Where: Jury Room
When: 7:00 PM

Jackie Straw takes over The Jury Room for 2Step Tuesday. Live from Los Angeles

Music πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Mon
Nov
9

Trivia Night

Where: The Cruz Room
When: 7:00 PM

8 - 10pm Β· Test your knowledge and join us for Trivia Night! Play by yourself or up to 6 people per team. Stay for…

Community Comedy πŸ“ Westside
Mon
Nov
9

Trivia at The Cruz Room

Where: The Cruz Room
When: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Test your knowledge and join us for Trivia Night! Play by yourself or up to 6 people per team. Stay for the entire 2-hour game…

Community Free πŸ“ Westside
Mon
Nov
9

Contact Improv

Where: The 418 Project
When: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Contact Improv dance session at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, offered weekly on Mondays.

Dance πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz

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