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Organized in partnership with the Center for Art and Advocacy, located in Brooklyn, New York, Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá (Not From Here, Not…
+ 6 more dates →A themed storytime session for young readers at the library.
+ 1 more date →Join us each Saturday morning for a relaxing time crafting with your neighbors.
+ 3 more dates →Art for Healing: Using the power of the creative process to provide support, insight and a deeper relationship with yourself in a safe and nurturing…
Resin Windows! Join us for a Craft and Draft at our studio on Santa Cruz's west side! We'll be making Resin Windows using sparkly jewels…
Join us for a Bottle Painting event at our new studio on the west side of Santa Cruz! Your bottle comes with LED lights! 2…
Click the link below to register online! https://www.paintedcork.com/calendar/classes-and-events/classes/special-event/8565-paint-your-pet-classic-style-31 Sorry, this class is SOLD OUT ~ Please check our June calendar for the next Paint Your…
This monthly series of writing workshops in Evergreen Cemetery is facilitated by local poet Gabriel Kittle-Cervine. Rite Life is a workshop that blends the act…
+ 1 more date →Join us for a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Paint Night at our studio on the west side of Santa Cruz! 2 hours of professional art…
A poetry workshop anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.
+ 1 more date →Never the Last Love Letter Screening + PanelDiscussion on Meeting This Moment Honoring the 44.2 million lives lost to AIDS worldwide, The Diversity Center and…
Learn to see, draw, and experiment! Young artists build observational skills while discovering their own unique visual voice.
+ 5 more dates →Santa Cruz Shakespeare brings Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol back as a holiday tradition for the whole family, with a theatrical and music-filled adaptation in…
Santa Cruz Shakespeare presents A Christmas Carol Tickets are on sale for Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s production of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, a festive holiday…
+ 22 more dates →Ever been inspired to drop everything and create when visiting an exhibition at the MAH? Join us for a Drop-In Drawing session in the gallery…
Beginning in 2026, Housing Matters presents Picture This: Belonging Builds Community, a quarterly storytelling and conversation series exploring belonging, connection, and community care in Santa…
Author Jim Ruland discusses his book Mightier Than the Sword in a talk followed by a book signing.
Join us for Mothersong every first Friday of the month ~ sing and dance with us at our Main Library, Meeting Room at 10:30am. Audience…
Celebrate local artists, discover unique handmade treasures, and find something truly special this holiday season! Featuring a variety os local artist and craftspeople. Featured creators…
So much spore art, so much fun! 🍄🎨 Our First Friday spore print workshop with Kennan was such a success, we’re doing it again next…
First Friday at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, featuring artist-led offerings and community connection. Focus on supporting BIPOC, women, and artists.
+ 1 more date →‘Tis the season for gathering, giving, and a little holiday cheer! Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift, enjoying festive refreshments, or spending an evening…
Five New Artists on display at County Government Building! Oct 26, Jan 8, 2027 Join us for the opening reception on Friday, December 4 featuring…
Treehouse Dispensary hosts a monthly First Friday event on the first Friday of every month. These events feature live music, local artists, makers, and an…
Explore art exhibits, galleries, studios and creative spaces across Santa Cruz County during the monthly First Friday Art Tour. First Friday is free and family…
The Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center opens its doors for a monthly First Friday open house.
+ 1 more date →Join us in celebrating the creativity of our artistic community! The Santa Cruz Art League Members’ Exhibition is a showcase of art by current members…
The classic animated television special A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest…
+ 2 more dates →Call to register or if you have questions: 457-2273 Location will vary so call for details The facilitator will bring photos. You are responsible for…
A holiday sale at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center featuring local art and gifts.
Enjoy a weekend filled with Art, Wine and Live Music! Shop over 65+ Local Artists and Food Vendors! Jewelry, leather goods, paintings & watercolors, mosaics…
Bring the whole family and join us for this festive holiday craft workshop. Create an ornament for your home, decorate cookies, make a holiday table…
Santa Cruz Shakespeare presents A Christmas Carol Tickets are on sale for Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s production of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, a festive holiday…
Visit Watsonville Public Library for a FREE Health Screening, no appointment needed! ~ Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley invites library patrons to take advantage…
A film screening of Restoration at Grayson Manor.
James and the Giant Peach Jr is a funny, offbeat story about courage, self-discovery, and finding your family in the most unexpected places. When James…
+ 3 more dates →Please join us for the special evening featuring the short films of legendary Russian animator Yuri Norstein.
Relax and recharge this holiday season with a hands-on wreath-making workshop at Farm Discovery at Live Earth Farm. Participants will create a winter wreath using…
Writing Circle: Open to the writer in each of us, this group allows for creative exploration in a supportive space right where you are. Each…
+ 1 more date →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…
Write a poem in a creative and supportive environment.
Liz Muir
Gill Landry with Kiki Cavacos Live at Lille Aeske Arthouse 12/12/2026 8 PM / Doors at 7 PM $40 Advance / $45 at the door…
Join us every 2nd Monday at the Garfield Park Branch for a yarn party.
The Holiday Magic Begins Here.
A winter holiday celebration of Irish Music, Dance, Song, and Storytelling. A Celtic Christmas is now in it's 31st year touring nationally!
Kick-off your holidays with JOY! Add sparkle to the season with the magic only the Santa Cruz City Ballet Nutcracker can bring. From the youngest…
+ 3 more dates →Transform ordinary paper into beaded jewelry pieces through upcycling techniques.
Join us for an evening celebrating everyone’s favorite Alpine monster, with author/Krampus expert Al Ridenour with booking signing and more!
Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 21st year of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH. Members…
Take Out: Gift of Art at Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center. A visual art event.
Salsa By The Sea is a free, weekly outdoor salsa dancing event held near the wharf on Beach Street, at the Ideal Bar patio. The…
+ 4 more dates →Meet artist Daniel Attaboy Seifert and create a colorful succulent in a free, creative workshop. All ages welcome! Join the MAH in a creative paper…
Please join us for the special evening featuring the film STEVEN ARNOLD: HEAVENLY BODIES
The Inaugural MAH 5 Minute Film Fest is a short film festival open to submissions under five minutes in length from artists in Santa Cruz…
Good Egg Productions along with Scratch Studio, present the second in their Local Playwrights Staged Readings: Harvester by Andrea L. Hart
The She Adventures Film Tour returns to Santa Cruz on Saturday 23 January 2027, bringing an evening of fearless women, untold stories and groundbreaking achievements…
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