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π Soulcare Studios
π 3:30 PM β 6:30 PM Β· $30
Looking to meet other singles in a more intentional and authentic way? Join us at Soul Care Studios for Authentic Connecting for Singles, an afternoon designed to create space for genuine conversation, meaningful connection, and community. Step beyond traditional small talk and spend time getting to know others in a relaxed and welcoming environment. π
Sunday, September 27 β° 3:30β6:30 PM π° $30 per person ποΈ Pre-registration required π₯¨ Light snack provided π Soul Care Studios 8035 Soquel Drive, #35 Aptos, CA For more information or to register, contact Catherine Anderson at [email protected]. Payment is available via Venmo or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
π Spa Santangelo
π 4:00 PM β 5:30 PM Β· $55
π Full Moon Sound Bath & Guided Meditation 80-Minute Experience | Spa Santangelo, Felton, CA + Online Join Melissa at each Full Moon for a deeply restorative journey designed to help you reconnect, release, and restore your inner balance. Step into a serene, supportive space and allow yourself to fully unwind. This immersive experience combines the healing vibrations of a live sound bath, guided meditation, journaling, and fire release to bring a deeper sense of peace and balance. Youβll be guided through Melissaβs Mystic Meditationsβa thoughtfully curated journey inspired by the energy of the Full Moon: π Full Moon β LET GO Release what no longer serves you, clear stagnant energy, and create space for whatβs next. The Full Moon offers an opportunity to reflect on what has come to fruition and consciously release what youβre ready to leave behind. Through meditation, sound, journaling, and fire release, allow yourself to let go and make room for renewed balance and clarity. Whether you join us in person at Spa Santangelo in Felton, CA, or online from the comfort of your own home, come exactly as you are. In-person groups of up to 10 guests are welcome. Gather your friends, family, or community and share this beautiful experience together. π Extend Your Wellness Journey Continue exploring your path with offerings from The Groovy Goddess, including: β¨ In-person & online sessions π Books π§ Guided meditations πΏ Online transformational courses β¨ Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter, grounded, peaceful, and renewedβready to move forward with greater clarity.
π The 418 Project
π 5:00 PM β 9:00 PM Β· See listing
A monthly open mic night at the 418 Project featuring music, theatre, and spoken word performances.
π The Cruz Room
π 6:00 PM Β· See listing
6 - 10pm Β· Carla Re hosts an amazing Karaoke all over the Bay Area. This is her first time here at The Cruz Room. Come join the fun!
π Santa Cruz Zen Center
π 6:00 PM β 6:30 PM Β· FREE
Silent meditation.
π Mission West Bar
π 6:00 PM β 8:00 PM Β· $42.5
π₯ π¨ 9/27 π»πΉπΈ STIMULATE YOUR SENSES AT @missionwest.bar WITH A MULTI SENSORY CREATIVE EXPERIENCE: PAINT & SIP with LIVE MUSIC BY DJ CAPPUCCINO & shop local artisans | 6pm-8pm πΌοΈ This is A GUIDED LOCAL LANDSCAPE ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE: ποΈ Explore shading, depth, & layering techniques. As well as many tips to help you feel comfortable using creative materials. π¨ ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED As you sip a delicious beverage by MISSION WEST BAR you will be guided through creating your own unique work of art. Music will make you want to move and groove while you paint. Youβre not glued to your seat so feel free to get up and dance. In addition, Local artisans @suzyrad @artbysunes @deelighteddesigns will have there unique and hand made goods for you to shop after the event. This is a moment to connect with yourself and mingle with the local community in a completely safe space to be yourself and let loose! ALL PARTICIPANTS 21+ RECEIVE DRINK SPECIALS π»πΈπΉπ₯πΎ LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE πΈ $45 or 2 for $85 ποΈ RSVP TXT βMWESTβ [818.489.0988](tel:818.489.0988) π« GOOD VIBES ONLY βπΌ π ALL ARE WELCOME 21+ π«Ά π RELAX & UNWIND β¨ π CONNECT WITH YOURSELF & THE COMMUNITY β‘οΈ UNLEASH YOUR INNER CHILD & AWAKEN YOUR SPIRIT π¬οΈ BREATHE, BE PRESENT & LIVE IN THE MOMENT! π¦βπ₯ ACTIVATE YOUR WELL BEING π§ π« ENGAGE IN A MINDFUL & INTENTIONAL EXPERIENCE π¨ Creative self care & a healing meditative wellness experience through art, music and community! π«Ά This space is completely safe. Here to help guide, support, & encourage your unique creative expression experience! β¨β¨β¨ π π Grateful to be collaborating with local businesses, local artists, & local musicians to create unique and unforgettable MULTI SENSORY CREATIVE EXPERIENCES for ALL our community to enjoy! π«Άβ¨ Art therapy Paint & Sip Creative expression Acrylic workshop Art & wellness Support local #santacruzevents #santacruz #santacruzart #santacruzartist #artisthedeeperyou
π Sub Rosa
π 6:00 PM β 10:00 PM Β· See listing
Needs SubRosa collective member to host
π The Ugly Mug
π 7:00 PM Β· $25
Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2025 HoneyBee Deby Benton Grosjean and Pamela Benton Playing together all of thier lives Sat, 9/27, 7.00pm (6.30pm Doors); $25 adv / $30 dr reservations at [email protected] or 408 499 9441 (text or voice) HoneyBee is a Duo of Twin Musicians, Deby Benton Grosjean, and Pamela Benton. Classically trained on violin and piano, both are singer / songwriters, twin fiddlers plus, Pamela adds guitar to their performances. Individually, they each have recorded CD's of their own available on "CD Baby", and other internet music sites / stores. Deby and Pamela have played a lifetime of musical experiences exploring many music genres. In their Duo HoneyBee, they fuse these genres to create an original sound. Since childhood, music has been central in their lives and enjoyed singing and playing several instruments together. For three consecutive years as youths, Deby and Pamela received top awards in MTAC ensemble competitions, both first place, and command performance. Also as youths they sang in choir and performed in the California Youth Symphony and San Jose Light Opera. ο»Ώ Money collected at the door. Beer, wine, coffee, etc available, plus the regular Ugly Mug food ο»Ώ AT THE UGLY MUG CAFE 4640 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073 Contact Fiddling Cricket at 408 499 9441 or for reservations or more information. Reservations still pay at the door, by cash or check. Food and Drink: Beer, wine, coffee, tea and soft drinks available. Usual coffee shop food. (if you wish, bring your own wine and pay corkage)
π Santa Cruz Dance Theater
π 7:00 PM β 9:00 PM Β· $24.25
Ode to the Dying Senses is an immersive dance-theater experience combining live singers and SCDT's Project Company dancers. The evening begins as you enter and explore a space immersed in total darkness. What follows invites you to reconnect with your senses in a show like nothing you've ever seen. With only 15 tickets per show, this is an exclusive event you won't want to miss.
π The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga
π 7:00 PM Β· See listing
Thereβs a thin line between love and hate and sometimes, itβs the barrier between balconies. Thatβs the premise of Noel Cowardβs Private Lives. Two divorced lovers find themselves spending their new honeymoons next door to one another at the same hotel. Both are egotistical, passionate, and selfish, so how are they going to manage to live next to each other at a hotel? Better yet, how are they going to live without each other? This laugh-out-loud comedy is rich, witty and as sharp as Cupidβs arrow. See the play on Friday, September 4th for a matinee preview or check out one of the multiple showings through October 4th. -Mat Weir; Good Times Santa Cruz
π Felton Music Hall
π 8:00 PM Β· See listing
Spafford at Felton Music Hall on Sunday, September 27th 2026 Tickets: https://tixr.com/e/190917
π The Catalyst
π 8:00 PM Β· FREE
Formed in San Jose in 1990, Sleep just might be the best American doom metal band of all time. After all, this three-piece wrote one of the most epic songs ever, the 63-minute marijuana-fueled opus, βDopesmoker.β Even more epic is the legend behind the song, with the band using all the money the label gave them for an album on weed and returning with one long song. However, the band has recently run into some controversy as the bassist, Al Cisneros, is currently the only original member. But fear not weedians, because Uncle Al is still headed to the smoke-filled lands with Dale Crover (Melvins) on drums and Bubba Dupree (Void) on guitar. -Mat Weir; Good Times Santa Cruz
π Cypress Health Institute
π 9:00 AM β 1:00 PM Β· $8600
Cypress Health Institute Certified Massage Therapist Program
π Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
π 10:00 AM β 11:00 AM Β· See listing
Grab a cup of coffee and hang out with a MAH curator! Coffee with the Curators is a morning at the museum where you can chat, ask questions, and hear behind-the-scenes stories about the exhibitions and collections. Coffee and good conversation are complimentary with museum admission.
π Roaring Camp Railroads
π 10:30 AM β 3:00 PM Β· $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.
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 11:00 AM Β· See listing
Monday, September 28 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm This 6-session series is an opportunity to evaluate your skills, talents and experiences through a new lens.
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 11:30 AM Β· See listing
Monday, September 28 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.
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 11:30 AM Β· See listing
Monday, September 28 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.
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 11:30 AM Β· See listing
Monday, September 28 2026 10:30am - 11:30am A time for free play for children with a participating adult.
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 11:30 AM Β· See listing
Monday, September 28 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Join us for Storytime for ages 0-5 featuring songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and stories. After Storytime, stay for Stay & Play!
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 12:00 PM Β· See listing
Monday, September 28 2026 11:00am - 11:45am Join Aquarium staff for an ocean-themed sensory play time
π Capitola Branch Library
π 12:00 PM β 1:00 PM Β· 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
π Capitola Branch Library
π 1:00 PM β 2:00 PM Β· FREE
Monday, September 28th, The Spoken Experience meets at a new time: 1 p.m. This community of readers gathers on the fourth Monday in the Capitola library to read a featured poetβs work. For September, the focus will be on the poems of the incomparable Sharon Olds. Local poets Paola Bruni, Elaine Fletcher Chapman, and Jessica Cohn facilitate the conversation, and you'll enjoy the company of the nicest bunch of people you could meet on any Monday. Join us!
π Interdisciplinary Sciences Building
π 1:25 PM β 2:30 PM Β· See listing
In person and via Zoom ( Meeting ID : 978 5545 8946, Passcode : 454736) . If you are unable to stream the talk live and need to access a recorded version, please contact Stacy Philpott at [email protected] . A UC Santa Cruz email address is required to access the recording. Host: Natalia Ocampo-PeΓ±uela Speaker #1: Hannah Waterhouse Title: Building Cover Cropping Communities of Practice on Californiaβs Central Coast Abstract: Californiaβs agricultural communities face the dual challenges of increasingly variable and limited irrigation water supplies, alongside persistent groundwater quality degradation from nitrate leaching that has imperiled drinking water for nearly one million residents of rural communities in the state. These challenges come together most acutely in Californiaβs Central Coast region, the βSalad Bowlβ of the U.S., where intensive, high-value vegetable and berry production dominates. The benefits provided by adding winter cover crops to these annual cropping systems are considered essential to improving groundwater quality, but perceptions among farmers and policymakers that cover crops consume too much water make a formidable barrier to adoption in this Mediterranean climate. Indeed, less than 5% of cropland on the Central Coast is cover cropped, with the majority left fallow over the winter season to devastating effects including erosion and loss of fertility, pollution of surface and groundwater, and flooded fields which can delay agronomic operations. In this research we address the question of how farmers in Mediterranean, semi-arid climatic regions can implement cover cropping in a water scarce environment while meeting water quality regulatory goals. Through both controlled trials and on-farm, participatory research, we aim to determine how different cover crop management practices affect the balance between water regulation and provisioning and water quality protection, as well as the supply of nitrogen (N) for cash crops. We have formed a
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 1:30 PM Β· See listing
Monday, September 28 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.
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 1:30 PM Β· See listing
Monday, September 28 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.
π The Daisy Store
π 1:30 PM β 4:30 PM Β· FREE
The Family Service Agency of the Central Coast announced that The Upscale-Resale Nonprofit Daisy Store will celebrate autumn with a week-long sale. Everything in the store is 50% off. All proceeds benefit Family Service Agency programs.
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 1:30 PM Β· See listing
Monday, September 28 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm Join CHP's free Age Well, Drive Smart class for seniors 65+. Learn safe driving tips, self-assessment tools, and how aging impacts driving. Taught by CHP officers. Register at (831) 219-0200.
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 2:00 PM Β· See listing
Monday, September 28 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!
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 2:00 PM Β· See listing
Monday, September 28 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm Come join a community of readers who meet the 4th Monday of each month to hear poetry and discuss its curious powers.
π Main Library - 275 Main Street
π 2:00 PM β 5:00 PM Β· See listing
An afternoon craft session at the library, offering a relaxed space to work on creative projects.
π 275 Main St Ste 100
π 2:00 PM β 5:00 PM Β· See listing
Crafternoons are back! βοΈ Get craft with family. Drop in to the Main Library between 2-5pm every Monday and Wednesday to make a craft together. Slow down, work with your hands, and get creative! Bring the family and join us for some creative fun! Audience: Families Β‘Regresan las tardes de manualidades! βοΈ Se le invita a la Biblioteca Principal de 2-5pm todos los lunes y miΓ©rcoles para hacer una manualidad en familia. Β‘TΓ³mense su momento para relajarse, trabajar con las manos y dejar volar su creatividad! Β‘Traigan a toda la familia y disfruten juntos de una tarde creativa! Audiencia: Familias
π Aptos Grange
π 2:30 PM β 8:00 PM Β· $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.
π Santa Cruz SPCA
π 4:00 PM β 6:00 PM Β· $75
PAWS Afterschool Club (Ages 7β10) Looking for something fun to do after school? Love animals? Join PAWS and discover what it takes to care for shelter animals while making new friends and learning through hands-on activities! Each week, children enjoy one hour of fun animal-themed education and activities, followed by one hour socializing with our shelter animals. Theyβll learn about animal behavior, responsible pet care, shelter life, and safe animal handling before putting their new knowledge into practice by spending quality time helping our cats and dogs feel loved and confident. Children begin with PAWS Foundations, a three-week introductory program. After graduating, they become PAWS Ambassadors, returning for additional sessions to build new skills, spend more time with the animals, and take on greater responsibilities as they progress toward becoming future Santa Cruz SPCA volunteers. PAWS Foundations: Monday 4pm-6pm (September β May) PAWS Ambassadors: Wednesday 4pm-6pm (September β May)
π Jade Street Park
π 4:30 PM β 6:00 PM Β· $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.
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 4:30 PM Β· See listing
Monday, September 28 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm Practice reading to a certified therapy dog! Registration is required.
π Ugly Mug CoffeeHouse, 4640 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073, United States
π 5:00 PM β 8:00 PM Β· FREE
It's Monday Open Mic at the Ugly Mug! Sign ups at 5p Beer, Espresso Drinks and Desserts available
π Sub Rosa
π 5:00 PM β 8:00 PM Β· See listing
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π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 5:00 PM Β· See listing
Monday, September 28 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm A poetry workshop anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.
π The Cruz Room
π 5:00 PM β 10:00 PM Β· 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 micβd board games 5 β 8 Trivia 8 β 10
π The Ugly Mug
π 5:00 PM β 8:00 PM Β· See listing
you Are A Star! Come share what you love Β· what you are working on Every Monday 5pm - 8pm Β· Lottery signups begin @5:15 One 5 minute song or two 3 minute songs We welcome: Poetry Β· Spoken Word Β· Music Β· 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!
π Motion Pacific at The London Nelson Community Center
π 5:30 PM β 6:30 PM Β· See listing
This is Motion Pacific's Beginning Jazz Fusion class for adult dancers.
π The 418 Project
π 6:00 PM β 7:30 PM Β· See listing
A weekly Afro-Brazilian dance class focusing on rhythm and movement.
π The Cruz Room
π 6:00 PM Β· See listing
6 - 8pm Β· Hosted Board Game Night β open & hosted games, library of 30+ games, raffle, merch, and a Learn to Play demo at 6:30pm. Taught on the spot.
π Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
π 6:00 PM β 8:30 PM Β· See listing
0 booked, 6 available Chris Finnie
π Sky Park
π 6:00 PM β 8:00 PM Β· See listing
Come join us! Mondays @ 6pm Yoga 7pm Meditation and Sound Healing β€οΈβπ©Ή $10 a class, no one will be turned away π«Ά
π Sub Rosa
π 6:00 PM β 7:00 PM Β· See listing
Come and learn about the flourishing resistance camp currently halting border wall construction along the so-called US-Mexico border in southern Arizona! We will give a timeline around the events taking place at the border, the tactics used by protesters, and what we can learn from the fight to save Grandmother Tree. Masking encouraged. -Elle
π The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
π 6:00 PM β 7:15 PM Β· 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
π The Cruz Room
π 6:00 PM β 10:00 PM Β· FREE
Hosted Mic'd Board Games 6 - 8 Game taught at 6:30pm. Trivia 8 - 10 The Game Night Collective is a Santa Cruz-based board game community that creates welcoming, hosted tabletop events where people can discover new games, meet new friends, and enjoy structured game nights without needing prior experience. Unlike a typical board game meetup where players are expected to know games or organize themselves, The Game Night Collective provides a curated experience. Each event includes a library of 30+ board games, guided game teaching, hosted featured games, community announcements, raffles, and opportunities to connect with other players. Whether you arrive alone or with a group, the goal is to make it easy to sit down and start playing. The flagship event takes place every Monday at The CRUZ Room, where attendees can enjoy open gaming, learn two featured games taught by founder Courtney Laschkewitsch, participate in trivia, browse the Merch Chest, and become part of Santa Cruz's growing tabletop gaming community. At its core, The Game Night Collective exists to bring people together through board games. It combines the structure and consistency of a trivia company with the creativity, strategy, and social connection of modern tabletop gaming, creating a space where newcomers and experienced gamers alike can feel welcome.
π London Nelson Community Center
π 6:00 PM β 9:00 PM Β· $25
Henry IV Part One by William Shakespeare -- in the style of a live WWE show. Come cheer with Falstaff, boo that heel Hotspur, and witness the reigning champion, King Henry IV, pass on the title to the one true heir of the English throne. Booing, cheering, and rooting for your hero, highly encouraged. Join us as we transform the London Nelson theatre into a unique venue with floor seating around a raised wrestling ring. Hear the original text of Shakespeare is a new light, in the way it was meant -- direct, to the common masses, encouraging you to hoot, holler, and participate in the story that unfolds. Switching between arguments in the ring and a live camera backstage, with scenes and soliloquies punctuated by five fully staged fights, this show is like no Shakespeare play you've ever seen. Hosted by Angela Rangel, this full length production will include unique (and hilarious) merch, concessions you'll be allowed to consume in the theatre, and even the opportunity to craft your own pithy sign once you decide whose side you're really on. Sing along with Falstaff, jeer Hotspur's squad as they pass next to you, and watch the sweat fly from our fighting cast as you watch thus one weekend only production created by an amazing cast, crew, and creatives.
π Mid County Social Center
π 6:15 PM β 8:30 PM Β· $10
2 Mondays of Latin Social Dance in September, Salsa, level1 and Cha Cha level 2, at the Mid County Social Center in Capitola with Becky Adams. 6:15-7:15 - Salsa social dance for the absolute beginner. If you love the music, come join us to learn the basics of this fun dance. 7:30-8:30 - ChaCha 2, will move you into fun, useable Intermediate combinations to add to your social dance repertoire. If you know Cha Cha basics, or have taken Salsa 2 and know the 'triple step' come and join us. Singles or couples all ages welcome.
π Motion Pacific at The London Nelson Community Center
π 6:30 PM β 8:00 PM Β· See listing
This is Motion Pacific's intermediate level contemporary jazz dance class.
π The Cruz Room
π 6:30 PM Β· See listing
6:30pm Β· Playtest the game Catfish at 6:30pm! Learn how to play with co-designer, Jeremy Parker, & help shape this game! Compete against other cats in this party card-lane battler! Host: Jeremy Parker. Local Designer! Part of Hosted Board Game Night (6 - 8pm) β library of 30+ games, raffle, merch & a Learn to Play featured game demo at 6:30pm with The Game Night Collective. Trivia 8 - 10pm.
π Abbott Square Market
π 7:00 PM β 9:00 PM Β· FREE
Come hang out in the secret garden and have some laughs, EVERY MONDAY NIGHT. Featuring comedians from all over the area and beyond.
π Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center
π 7:00 PM β 8:30 PM Β· $20
A new 6-week series, beginning Monday, September 14. Each session builds on the one before it, inviting you to let go of tension, balance your nervous system, and learn how you can move through life without draining your energy during unexpected or uncomfortable events. Itβs for the busy parent who feels depleted, the professional who is chronically tired, those healing from a stressful time of life, and anyone wishing to relate to life with more positivity, energy and enthusiasm. In the non-judgmental atmosphere of Breema, the series will support you to: βnotice where you drain energy and fall into habitual patterns, relationships, fear, and anxiety βdiscover new, more harmonious ways of relating to these aspects of ourselves βlearn simple bodywork treatments that support you to be present, and that you can practice on friends and family, and Self-Breema exercises that you can do during the day $20 per class or $100/series Open to all levels Youβll need to be reasonably comfortable moving and working on a padded floor with other participants. Wear comfortable long pants and socks. No fragrances, please. Class dates include: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26. Please note no class 10/12 due to Breema Intensive in Oakland. For more information, please contact Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center at (510) 455-8008, or by emailing us at [email protected]. Continuing Education may be available for this event. Visit breema.info/ce for more information and to sign up. Instructors: Alexandra Johnson, MD, Kevin Johnson and Dena Ehrlich
π The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park
π 7:00 PM Β· See listing
For those lucky enough to grow up listening to Linda Ronstadt, it isnβt hyperbole to refer to her as the Queen of Country Rock. Bringing that big personality to the stage takes a special performer and Natalie Amaya tributes Ronstadt with note perfect renditions of Ronstadtβs songs from every part of her career. Amaya appeared on American Idol and tours throughout Northern California with several bands. βBlue Bayouβ will give you chills, remembering one of the greatest performers of the last 100 years. -DNA; Good Times Santa Cruz
π Santa Cruz
π 7:00 PM β 8:00 PM Β· See listing
FREE IN-STORE EVENT: Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes New York Times bestselling author Joseph Fink (Welcome to Night Vale, Alice Isn't Dead) for a reading and signing of The Nudge, a new horror novell...
π The 418 Project
π 8:00 PM β 10:00 PM Β· See listing
Contact Improv dance session at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, offered weekly on Mondays.
π The Cruz Room
π 8:00 PM Β· See listing
8 - 10pm Β· Weekly trivia night β gather your team and come test your knowledge!
π Community Through Art
π 9:00 AM β 11:30 AM Β· $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.
π Cypress Health Institute
π 9:00 AM β 1:00 PM Β· $8600
Cypress Health Institute Certified Massage Therapist Program
π Watsonville Senior Center
π 10:00 AM β 11:30 AM Β· FREE
Join us for a drop-in clinic to plan for your future at the Watsonville Senior Center! 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.
π 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
π 10:00 AM β 12:00 PM Β· 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. September Activities: September 1: LGBTQIA2S+ Jeopardy with Nic Come back for another round of Jeopardy! Pick your teams and play for prizes! September 8: Movie Bingo - βBut Iβm a Cheerleaderβ with Nic Watch along and play a round of the TDC class movie bingo! September 15: Music Bingo - Songs About Places Music bingo is back - this time featuring only songs about places. All fun, no competition! September 22: Demystifying Preplanning: A Workshop with Santa Cruz Memorial Though no one likes to talk about preplanning memorials, itβs important to make sure your wishes are followed and that your loved ones donβt need to deal with more uncertainty. Come have a stress-free and enlig
π Roaring Camp Railroads
π 10:30 AM β 3:00 PM Β· $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.
π The Daisy Store
π 10:30 AM β 4:30 PM Β· FREE
The Family Service Agency of the Central Coast announced that The Upscale-Resale Nonprofit Daisy Store will celebrate autumn with a week-long sale. Everything in the store is 50% off. All proceeds benefit Family Service Agency programs.
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 11:00 AM Β· See listing
Tuesday, September 29 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!
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 11:00 AM Β· See listing
Tuesday, September 29 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.
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 11:00 AM Β· See listing
Tuesday, September 29 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!
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 11:00 AM Β· See listing
Tuesday, September 29 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!
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 11:30 AM Β· See listing
Tuesday, September 29 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Baby Story Time is a sweet introduction to stories, songs, rhymes, and lap play, thoughtfully designed to nurture early literacy and bonding.
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 11:30 AM Β· See listing
Tuesday, September 29 2026 10:30am - 11:00am A fun and interactive dance program for children ages 2-5. Come dance with us!
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 12:00 PM Β· See listing
Tuesday, September 29 2026 11:00am - 11:25am Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Tuesday at 11am.
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 12:00 PM Β· See listing
Tuesday, September 29 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Puppets, Songs and toys, Oh My!
π UC Santa Cruz
π 12:00 PM β 1:00 PM Β· See listing
An interdisciplinary department that centers the interconnected experiences and perspectives of Latin American and Latinx communities. This program provides rigorous training in disciplinary and interdisciplinary theory and research methods to investigate transnational processes that link the Americas. We especially invite applications from students interested in: Transnationalisms, Migration, and Displacement Intersectionality, Identities, and Inequalities Culture, Power, and Knowledge Collective Action, Social Movements, and Social Change Session 1: Tuesday, September 29, noon-1pm Learn about our interdisciplinary and hemispheric approach and major research areas Hear from faculty and graduate students about their scholarship Ask questions about the program and UC Santa Cruz Session 2: Tuesday, November 17, noon-1pm Learn about the Ph.D. program curriculum and structure Hear from the Graduate Director and Graduate Program Coordinator Ask questions about the application process RSVP to one or both sessions using our Google Form >>
π Health Center (Student Health Center)
π 12:00 PM β 2:00 PM Β· See listing
Welcome to UCSC! Explore UCSC Student Health Services (SHS), collect stamps at each department, and win free swag plus entry into a grand prize drawing! Drop by the Student Health Center for an interactive Scavenger Hunt to get familiar with all the health and wellness resources available to you on campus. Pick up your official Scavenger Hunt Passport at the Welcome Table, then tour stations across the facilityβincluding the Medical Clinic, Pharmacy, CAPS, Insurance Office, Lab, and X-Ray. Meet our staff, learn how to access services, and get your passport stamped along the way. Event Highlights β’ Free SHS Swag: Complete all stations to take home water bottles, chapstick, lens cleaner, toothbrushes, stickers, and stress balls. β’ Grand Prize Drawing: Every finished passport earns an entry to win a $50.00 Amazon gift card ! β’ Open to All: Available to all UCSC students with no advance registration required. Event Details β’ Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 β’ Time: 12β2 p.m. β’ Location: UCSC Student Health Center (Welcome Table at Main Entrance) β’ Cost: Free! 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 Californiaβs nondiscrimination policies. Every initiativeβwhether a student service, faculty program, or community eventβis designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities. To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications .
π Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
π 12:00 PM β 4:00 PM Β· See listing
0 booked, 4 available Glazing
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 12:30 PM Β· See listing
Tuesday, September 29 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm Housing navigation services for people experiencing homelessness.
π Scotts Valley Senior Center
π 12:30 PM β 2:00 PM Β· FREE
Join us for the second session in Living on Your Terms, a four-part series presented by Heart Centered Transitions on smart planning for the next chapter. Each session stands on its own, so come to one or join us for all. Handouts from previous sessions will be available at the Senior Center. Downsizing Without the Overwhelm: 10 Simple Steps to Start Today Downsizing can feel overwhelmingβespecially when you donβt know where to begin. In this practical, interactive session, weβll break the process into manageable steps to help you get started and keep moving forward. Youβll learn: Where to begin when you donβt know where to start Practical strategies for deciding what to keep, give, donate, or let go How to make steady progress without becoming overwhelmed You donβt have to be planning a move to benefit. Downsizing now can help simplify your home and your lifeβand make future decisions easier.
π The Felton Market
π 1:30 PM β 5:30 PM Β· See listing
The Felton Farmersβ Market is a treasured weekly gathering place β 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.
π Felton Farmersβ Market
π 1:30 PM β 5:30 PM Β· FREE
The Felton Farmersβ Market is a treasured weekly gathering May through October, now running for over 30 years. We appreciate the dedicated customers who call this market a second home. Your support of regional agriculture and small, local businesses makes a difference. The Felton Farmersβ Market was started in 1987 and is the second oldest 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.
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 2:00 PM Β· See listing
Tuesday, September 29 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm Practice your English and make new friends!
π Santa Cruz Maker Studios
π 3:00 PM β 5:00 PM Β· $37
Fall Semester Maker Classes (August 11 β 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 6Β½β12) Tuesdays: 3:00β5:00 PM Wednesdays: 1:00β3:00 PM & 3:00β5:00 PM Thursdays: 3:00β5:00 PM Sundays: 10:00 AMβ12:00 PM Teens (Ages 11β17) Sundays: 12:30β2:30 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!
π Community Through Art
π 3:30 PM β 5:00 PM Β· $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!
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 4:00 PM Β· See listing
Tuesday, September 29 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Scotts Valley Branch Library! .
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 4:00 PM Β· See listing
Tuesday, September 29 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 4:00 PM Β· See listing
Tuesday, September 29 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. R.E.A.D. ofrece instrucciΓ³n individual de comprensiΓ³n lectora para los grados 1 a 12.
π The 418 Project
π 4:00 PM β 5:00 PM Β· See listing
Weekly kids' classes in traditional hula and Tahitian dance, led by Te Hau Nui School at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz.
π Santa Cruz SPCA
π 4:00 PM β 6:00 PM Β· $75
Junior Animal Care Team (Ages 11+) Ready to level up your animal skills? If you love animals and want real, hands-on experience, the Junior Animal Care Team gives you the chance to go behind the scenes at the Santa Cruz SPCA! Start with a three-week training program where youβll learn how to safely support shelter animals and prepare for your role on the team. Each session includes one hour of hands-on animal care projectsβcreating enrichment, preparing supplies, and helping support the shelter teamβfollowed by one hour socializing with our shelter animals. After graduating, youβll become a Junior Animal Care Team Member, returning for ongoing sessions to build your skills, take on more responsibility, and make a real difference for animals in need. A progressive step before becoming an SPCA volunteerβperfect for future animal care professionals and passionate animal advocates! Junior Animal Care Team Training: Tuesday 4pm-6pm (September β May) Junior Animal Care Team Sessions: Thursday 4pm-6pm (September β May)
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 4:30 PM Β· See listing
Tuesday, September 29 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.
π Santa Cruz Public Libraries
π 4:45 PM Β· See listing
Tuesday, September 29 2026 3:45pm - 5:45pm An exciting four-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! This four-week series meets weekly from September 22nd through October 13th. Registration is required.
