Sun
Nov
15
SUNDAY SERENITY: RESTORATIVE EXPRESSIVE ART
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
When: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Cindy Laurin
Art and culture in Santa Cruz County
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Gallery openings, First Friday, exhibits, theater, and dance.
Sunday, Nov 15
Sun
Nov
15
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
Carlos Motta’s When Time Stands Still, the artist’s second solo show with the IAS, features new and recent installations, videos, and sculptures highlighting the artist’s…
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Nov
15
UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
“Ni de aquí, ni de allá” (“neither from here, nor there”), is a phrase commonly used by bilingual, bicultural communities. In the exhibition the phrase…
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Nov
15
Meet Me In the Belly of the Whale
Where: Theater Arts B100 Studio Theater
When: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM · Price: FREE
Meet Me in the Belly of the Whale by Gillian O’Leary is an original play about the end of the world, getting swallowed by a…
Art & Culture
📍 UCSC
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Sun
Nov
15
The Olive Tree: A Santa Cruz Poetry Open Mic
Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
When: 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM · Price: $2
The Olive Tree is a poetry mic and public gathering space hosted by local poet Gabriel Kittle-Cervine. This monthly event seeks to honor the deeply…
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Nov
15
Cult-favorite nature writer Daniel Duane shares about climbing and the double-sided coin of legacy and preservation in conversation with James Workman, author of natural resources…
Art & Culture
Free
Sun
Nov
15
Grateful Sundays at the Crepe Place take place in the beautiful garden. Full meals are available, and the Garden Bar is open for service! For…
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Nov
15
Hometown Homeless Documentary Screening + Panel Discussion
Where: The 418 Project
When: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Price: FREE
co-presented with AFC - Santa Cruz and the Coalition to End Homelessness Sun. November 15th, 6:00 PM, SMALL THEATER Documentary Screening + Panel Discussion HOMETOWN…
Sun
Nov
15
Indexical opens its doors for another crossover event with the Nowhere Lab, a hypolocal contingent of artists exploring olological investigations at the intersection of games…
Art & Culture
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Monday, Nov 16
Mon
Nov
16
Advanced Italian Grammar Class with Mirella Savegnago
Where: Aptos United Methodist Church
When: 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM · 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…
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Nov
16
Liz Muir
Mon
Nov
16
Motion Pacific: Adult Beginning Jazz Fusion
Where: London Nelson Community Center
When: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
This is Motion Pacific's Beginning Jazz Fusion class for adult dancers.
Mon
Nov
16
A weekly Afro-Brazilian dance class focusing on rhythm and movement.
Mon
Nov
16
Sarah Orre
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Nov
16
Motion Pacific: Adult Intermediate Contemporary Jazz
Where: London Nelson Community Center
When: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
This is Motion Pacific's intermediate level contemporary jazz dance class.
Mon
Nov
16
Contact Improv dance session at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, offered weekly on Mondays.
Tuesday, Nov 17
Tue
Nov
17
Join other students in learning the basic techniques and fundamentals of art using many mediums. Learn about line, value, balance, shape, form, texture, color, art…
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Nov
17
The Audacity to Create is an exhibition that showcases the work of UCSC Alumni of color Alejandra Chavez, Jorge Gomez-Gonzalez , Katie Dorame, Seráb Serabia…
Art & Culture
📍 UCSC
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Tue
Nov
17
WATERCOLOR FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS AND RECOVERING PERFECTIONISTS (4/4)
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
When: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Maria Ayllon
Tue
Nov
17
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…
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Nov
17
Kathryn Pierno
Tue
Nov
17
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…
Art & Culture
📍 San Lorenzo Valley
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Tue
Nov
17
Poetry Out Loud is a nation-wide program, originally created by the National Endowment for the Arts, that encourages high school students to learn about great…
Art & Culture
Education
Tue
Nov
17
Art & Culture
📍 San Lorenzo Valley
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Wednesday, Nov 18
Wed
Nov
18
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Art Lounge ~ Sip Local Beer & Wine and Make Art!
Where: The Painted Cork
When: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Price: $8
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
📍 Westside
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Wed
Nov
18
MUD SLINGING: BEGINNING WHEEL THROWING (1/4)
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
When: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Chris Finnie
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Thu
Nov
19
Katy Kenyon-Abel
Thu
Nov
19
The Zentangle Method is a fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join Certified Zentangle Teacher Lisa Hoesing for an introductory workshop…
Thu
Nov
19
Step into the MAH's Archives Reading Room during our weekly Open Archives hours. Meet the archivist, see a unique item from the collection on display…
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Nov
19
Bookshop Santa Cruz Presents: Dog Man Creator Dav Pilkey's EPIC Tour
Where: Santa Cruz Warriors Arena
When: 6:00 PM
This event is now sold out. You can join the waitlist here.Bookshop Santa Cruz Proudly Presents: Dav Pilkey, #1 Worldwide Bestselling Creator of Dog Man…
Art & Culture
Family
Thu
Nov
19
INSPIRED BY NATURE: BEGINNING HANDBUILDING (3/4)
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
When: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Kathryn Pierno
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Fri
Nov
20
Focusing on hand-building techniques. Make a pinch pot, a coil pot, or learn slab construction. Learn how to use underglazes and glazes. Gain knowledge about…
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Nov
20
Join us for an hour of fun, inclusive, and creative activities and social opportunities for adults with developmental differences and their caregivers every last Friday…
Fri
Nov
20
UCSC: Carlos Motta Exhibition
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
Carlos Motta’s When Time Stands Still features new and recent installations, videos, and sculptures highlighting the artist’s preoccupation with the historical and aesthetic productions of…
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Nov
20
Craft & Draft ~ Geode Coasters or Botanical Ornaments...you pick!
Where: The Painted Cork
When: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Resin Workshop! Join us for a fun resin pour workshop at our Santa Cruz studio! Create either 4 coasters or 4 ornaments using your choice…
Fri
Nov
20
Originally presented by Radio City Entertainment at the Theater at Madison Square Garden, "A Christmas Carol" is a spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens' well-known story…
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Nov
20
"Aleister Crowley on Peyote" - Illustrated lecture by Michael Pearce - SMALL THEATER
Where: The 418 Project
When: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
An illustrated lecture delving into a curious chapter of occult history. A niche talk for those interested in esoterica, presented in a small theater setting.
Fri
Nov
20
1950s rock and roll, a high school prom, and a zombie in love. All three collide in Zombie Prom, the cult-beloved musical by composer Dana…
Art & Culture
Fri
Nov
20
Performance Dates: Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 at 8 pm Exhibition Dates: Saturday, Nov. 21 through Saturday, Dec. 19 Gallery Hours: Saturdays from…
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Nov
20
New Play Festival is an annual student-run showcase of experimental, short stage readings that focuses on nurturing and showcasing new playwrights in the UC Santa…
Fri
Nov
20
Mountain Community Theater is proud to present "Coney Island Christmas", written by Donald Margulies, based on the story “The Loudest Voice” by Grace Paley. Directed…
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Sat
Nov
21
Thrill the World Classes
Where: London Nelson Community Center
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Price: FREE
Join Thrill the World Santa Cruz for free community dance classes and spooky Halloween performances! Learn Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller” choreography, no dance experience required…
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Nov
21
A fun and easy-to-learn way of drawing structured patterns to create beautiful images. The Zentangle Method makes drawing patterns, or tangles, accessible to almost anyone…
Art & Culture
Family
Sat
Nov
21
Holiday Ornament Glassblowing Workshop
Where: Chris Johnson Glass Studio
When: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM · Price: $190
The holidays are almost here! Time to get creative in our one-of-a-kind holiday glassblowing workshop where you can make your own hand-blown holiday ornaments! No…
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Nov
21
Glazed and Amused Ceramics Market
Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
It is never too early to start holiday shopping. The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History is here to help those ready to get…
Sat
Nov
21
Join the circle and write a poem in a creative, supportive environment. No experience necessary.
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Nov
21
Shop local this holiday season at An Epicurious Lifestyle’s Holiday Sip & Shop. Join us for a festive afternoon of shopping, sipping, and celebrating local…
Sat
Nov
21
Sat
Nov
21
"Beat Artists on Acid" -- Illustrated Lecture by Michael Pearce
Where: The 418 Project
When: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
An illustrated lecture exploring the intersections of the Beat Generation and psychedelic culture, presented by lecturer Michael Pearce.
Sat
Nov
21
Join us for an evening of music, dance, and community in collaboration with Raas Rangeela and ISA!
Sat
Nov
21
Painted Mandolin 10th Anniversary Show Benefiting "PEOPLE FIRST"
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz
When: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Come out and celebrate Painted Mandolin‘s 10th anniversary show with an amazing opening band “The Pilgrims of Stoke Trio!”
Sat
Nov
21
Destiny's Birthright: A Local Playwright Staged Reading
Where: Scratch Studio
When: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM · Price: FREE
Good Egg Productions, along with Scratch Studio, present the first show in their 2026-2027 season, a staged reading of Isaac Ludington's "Destiny's Birthright." "Destiny's Birthright"…
Art & Culture
Sat
Nov
21
A film event centered on B-movie classics, offering a night of cult cinema and genre fun.
Sunday, Nov 22
Sun
Nov
22
🐦 Sculpt a Ceramic Bird with Linda Beatham! 🐦 Bring a little bit of the natural world to life in clay!Join us for a special…
Art & Culture
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Sun
Nov
22
Paint & Sip ~ Blue Moon Santa ~ SUNDAY SPECIAL $5 OFF!
Where: The Painted Cork
When: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Price: $5
Join us for a Paint and Sip event at our new studio on the west side of Santa Cruz! 2 hours of professional art instruction…
Sun
Nov
22
Join us for the Happy Little Trees Ornament painting workshop! Each guest gets four wood-sliced ornaments! We will guide you through painting your ornaments in…
Monday, Nov 23
Mon
Nov
23
Come join a community of readers who meet the 4th Monday of each month to hear poetry and discuss its curious powers.
Mon
Nov
23
The Residents - "Eskimo" Live! at Felton Music Hall on Monday, November 23rd 2026 Tickets: https://www.prekindle.com/event/76833-the-residents-felton
Wednesday, Nov 25
Wed
Nov
25
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…
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Nov
25
R.E.A.D: Reach every amazing detail
Where: Branciforte Branch Library
When: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one free reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713 R.E.A.D sessions are…
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