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Saturday, Dec 12

Sunday, Dec 13

Sun
Dec
13

Weekly Drop-in Meditation

Where: Land of Medicine Buddha
When: 9:00 AM โ€“ 10:00 AM

Join us for Sunday Drop-In Meditations weekly in person only in the Gompa. The guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicityโ€ฆ

Wellness Community ๐Ÿ“ Soquel
Sun
Dec
13

Sunday Assembly

Where: Capitola Branch Library
When: 11:00 AM

Local chapter of a global secular (non-religious) movement of people who meet to celebrate life together in congregations and communities around the world. Meets 2ndโ€ฆ

Community ๐Ÿ“ Capitola
Sun
Dec
13

Medicine Buddha Puja

Where: Land of Medicine Buddha
When: 2:00 PM โ€“ 3:00 PM

The Medicine Buddha Puja is performed every day at Land of Medicine Buddha, normally by Venerable Samten. On Sundays, this is open to the publicโ€ฆ

Wellness Community ๐Ÿ“ Soquel
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Sun
Dec
13

Jazz Society of Santa Cruz Backbeat Jam

Where: The Cruz Room
When: 4:00 PM

5 - 8pm ยท Bringing together professional musicians, emerging talent, and jazz enthusiasts, these lively sessions celebrate improvisation, creativity, and community. With a rotating lineupโ€ฆ

Music Community ๐Ÿ“ Westside

Monday, Dec 14

Mon
Dec
14

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 forโ€ฆ

Community Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Scotts Valley

Thursday, Dec 17

Thu
Dec
17

Girls Who Code

Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library
When: 4:00 PM โ€“ 5:00 PM

Girls Who Code is a nation-wide organization dedicated to teaching girls not only the language and skills of coding, but about finding their confidence, learningโ€ฆ

Education Community ๐Ÿ“ Scotts Valley
Thu
Dec
17

UCSC: A Celtic Christmas

Where: Recital Hall
When: 7:30 PM โ€“ 9:30 PM ยท Price: $49.87

Tomรกseen Foleyโ€™s A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in a remote farmhouse in his native parish of Teampallโ€ฆ

Community Cultural Event ๐Ÿ“ UCSC

Friday, Dec 18

Saturday, Dec 19

Sat
Dec
19

Beach Cleanup @ Scott Creek Beach

Where: Scott Creek Beach
When: 9:00 AM โ€“ 11:00 AM

Join Save Our Shores for a beach cleanup at Scott Creek Beach! Registration is required, click here to register. Meet Up Location: Please meet usโ€ฆ

Outdoors Community ๐Ÿ“ North Coast
Sat
Dec
19

Yalda: A Celebration of Light

Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library
When: 1:00 PM

Join us for a special celebration of Yalda, the ancient Persian festival of the Winter Solstice.

Community Cultural Event ๐Ÿ“ Scotts Valley
Sat
Dec
19

418 Krampus Night

Where: The 418 Project
When: 3:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM

A Krampus evening with author Al Ridenour, live German holiday songs, costumed Krampuses, and a video highlight reel.

Community ๐Ÿ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Sat
Dec
19

The Joint Chiefs

Where: Crow's Nest
When: 8:00 PM ยท Price: $8

The Joint Chiefs perform live in a relaxed coastal setting for an easygoing evening of music.

Community Music ๐Ÿ“ Seabright & Harbor

Sunday, Dec 20

Tuesday, Dec 22

Tue
Dec
22

Cookie Decorating For Kids

Where: Downtown Branch Library
When: 1:30 PM

Kids ages 3 and up and their caregivers are invited to decorate cookies and enjoy hot cocoa and cider at the library!

Community Family ๐Ÿ“ Downtown Santa Cruz

Saturday, Dec 26

Sat
Dec
26

Roaring Camp: New Years Train

Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
When: 6:30 PM โ€“ 7:30 PM ยท Price: $48.71

Bring in the new year aboard the New Years Holiday Lights Train. Ride vintage train cars beautifully decorated with holiday lights through the streets ofโ€ฆ

Community ๐Ÿ“ San Lorenzo Valley

Wednesday, Dec 30

Wed
Dec
30

Billy Reese

Where: Crow's Nest
When: 8:00 PM ยท Price: $3

A live performance by Billy Reese in an intimate venue.

Community Music ๐Ÿ“ Seabright & Harbor

Thursday, Dec 31

Thu
Dec
31

NYE Party w/ Fishhook

Where: Crow's Nest
When: 9:00 PM ยท Price: $20

A New Year's Eve party with live music from Fishhook, offering a festive local way to welcome 2027.

Community Music ๐Ÿ“ Seabright & Harbor

Tuesday, Jan 5

Friday, Jan 8

Saturday, Jan 9

Sunday, Jan 10

Wednesday, Jan 13

Wed
Jan
13

Climate Action Plan Community Workshop

Where: Community Room, Capitola City Hall (420 Capitola Avenue)
When: 6:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM

Meet the project consultant team and share your sustainability priorities and climate goals to help guide the City's updated Climate Action Plan. https://www.cityofcapitola.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=786

Community ๐Ÿ“ Capitola

Friday, Jan 15

Fri
Jan
15

KP Arena: Harlem Globetrotters Tour

Where: Kaiser Permanente Arena
When: 7:00 PM โ€“ 9:00 PM ยท Price: $32

Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour, set to play in Santa Cruz. This tour is unlike any other in 100 years, with a whole new game, aโ€ฆ

Community Sports ๐Ÿ“ Downtown Santa Cruz

Saturday, Jan 16

Sat
Jan
16

SCM Wine Passport

Where: Santa Cruz
When: 12:00 PM

2026 Celebration Days: February 21, June 20 and October 17, 2026 Get ready for the October Passport Celebration Day! Order your passports by Sunday, Octoberโ€ฆ

Community Food & Drink

Saturday, Jan 23

Tuesday, Jan 26

Tue
Jan
26
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Where: Bruno's Bar & Grill
When: 8:00 PM โ€“ 10:30 PM ยท Price: $20.99

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Community Adults 21+ ๐Ÿ“ Scotts Valley

Thursday, Jan 28

Thu
Jan
28

Esplanade Park Concept Design Session #1

Where: Capitola Community Center
When: 5:00 PM โ€“ 7:00 PM

First community concept design session for the Esplanade Park Coastal Access Enhancement and Adaptation Plan Project. Meet the project design team and share your ideasโ€ฆ

Community ๐Ÿ“ Capitola

Friday, Jan 29

Thursday, Feb 4

Thu
Feb
4

Motion Pacific: Adult Int. Modern

Where: The 418 Project
When: 5:30 PM โ€“ 7:00 PM

A weekly intermediate modern dance class for adults at The 418 Project. A recurring series for dancers looking to develop technique and artistry.

Dance Community ๐Ÿ“ Downtown Santa Cruz

Friday, Feb 5

Fri
Feb
5

Little Stranger: Broken Hearted Boys Tour

Where: The Catalyst
When: 9:00 PM ยท Price: $44.79

Little Stranger: Broken Hearted Boys TourAges 16 and upFriday, February 05Doors: 8 pm Show: 9 pm$44.79 to $158.92(VIP) Little Stranger: Little Stranger VIS ExperienceIncludes:โ— Oneโ€ฆ

Community Music ๐Ÿ“ Downtown Santa Cruz

Saturday, Feb 6

Tuesday, Feb 9

Tuesday, Feb 16

Tue
Feb
16

NeuroQueer Space

Where: The Diversity Center
When: 6:30 PM โ€“ 7:45 PM

Name: NeuroQueer Space Date: Third Tuesday of Every Month Starting Tuesday, September 15 Time: 6:30 - 7:45 pm Location: Hybrid, The Diversity Center and virtualโ€ฆ

LGBTQ+ Community ๐Ÿ“ Midtown

Saturday, Feb 20

Tuesday, Feb 23

Wednesday, Feb 24

Wed
Feb
24

Esplanade Park Concept Design Session #2

Where: Capitola Community Center
When: 5:00 PM โ€“ 7:00 PM

Second community concept design session for the Esplanade Park Coastal Access Enhancement and Adaptation Plan project. Meet the project design team and share your ideasโ€ฆ

Community ๐Ÿ“ Capitola

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