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Wednesday, Nov 18

Wed
Nov
18

Yoga As Healing

Where: Activities Room: Athletics & Recreation Center East Field House
When: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Β· Price: FREE

Yoga As Healing is a 6-week trauma-informed yoga series offered by the CARE office for students at UCSC who identify as survivors of interpersonal violence…

Education Free πŸ“ UCSC
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Wed
Nov
18

College Nine/John R. Lewis College Night: Comic Quest

Where: College Nine and John R. Lewis Dining Hall
When: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Embark on a Comic Quest with College Nine and John R. Lewis College on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. In celebration of…

Education Food & Drink πŸ“ UCSC
Wed
Nov
18

Drop-in Figure Drawing

Where: Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center
When: 7:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Drop-In Draw provides a live model and room monitor. There is no formal lesson and only dry media is allowed (no paints). ADVISORIES β€’ These…

Education Free πŸ“ UCSC
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Thursday, Nov 19

Thu
Nov
19

Writing Group for 55+ at Garfield Park

Where: Santa Cruz
When: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

A writing workshop the 55+ age group to reflect on awareness of the natural environment and climate change. This encourages community, socialization, and creativity among…

Wellness Education
Thu
Nov
19

Girls Who Code

Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library
When: 4:00 PM – 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, learning…

Education Family πŸ“ Scotts Valley
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Thu
Nov
19

Letters to Home

Where: Mary Holmes Fireside Lounge
When: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Learn about the Pasifika student experience in higher education on Thursday, November 19th from 4:30-6:30pm at the Mary Holmes Fireside Lounge (Cowell), as we reflect…

Education Cultural Event πŸ“ UCSC
Thu
Nov
19

Rachel Carson/Oakes College Night: Nintendo

Where: Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall
When: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Level up at the Rachel Carson and Oakes College Night on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall…

Education Food & Drink πŸ“ UCSC
Thu
Nov
19

Slug Night Live: Student Org Edition

Where: UC Santa Cruz
When: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Join us for the first ever Slug Night Live: Student Org Edition! A showcase highlighting various talents from UCSC student organizations ranging from dancing, comedy…

Education Family πŸ“ UCSC
Thu
Nov
19

Lee Herrick – Morton Marcus Poetry Reading

Where: Merrill College Office
When: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

The Humanities Institute is proud to present The Seventeenth Annual Morton Marcus Poetry Reading featuring California Poet Laureate, Lee Herrick. Lee Herrick is the first…

Education Cultural Event πŸ“ UCSC
Thu
Nov
19

Advancing Ideas: Artificial Intelligence Monthly Meetup

Where: Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz
When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Join us at Idea Fab Labs for a monthly round table discussion that keeps up-to-date on emerging machine learning technologies, while pondering the cultural implications…

Education Free πŸ“ Westside
Thu
Nov
19

Framing Home Craft Night

Where: College Nine and John R. Lewis Dining Hall
When: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Feeling a bit homesick before the holidays? Come to the ILC for a fun international craft night where we’ll decorate photo frames with good company…

Education Community πŸ“ UCSC
Thu
Nov
19

AI Discussion Meetup

Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries
When: 6:00 PM

How are you using generative AI?

Community Education

Friday, Nov 20

Fri
Nov
20

Special Connections SC at La Selva Beach

Where: Watsonville
When: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join us for a supportive conversation on early developmental milestones from birth to age three. Learn ways to build your child's communication, motor skills, social-emotional…

Family Education πŸ“ Aptos & Seacliff
Fri
Nov
20

Demystifying Failure: The Necessity of Mistakes

Where: Academic Resources Center (ARC)
When: 1:20 PM – 2:05 PM

In this workshop, you will: In this workshop, you will: Move from β€œfailing” to β€œflourishing” by learning to reframe setbacks and build resilience in academia…

Education Free πŸ“ UCSC

Saturday, Nov 21

Sat
Nov
21

Rockin’ Pop Up!

Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
When: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Join geologists from University of California, Santa Cruz to share your mineralogical marvels and get them identified inside the Museum’s galleries! Price: This special event…

Education πŸ“ Seabright & Harbor

Sunday, Nov 22

Sun
Nov
22

Agatha Christie Mysteries: The Murder at the Vicarage

Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries
When: 1:00 PM

Join Agatha Christie and Charles Dickens enthusiasts and Pickwick Club members for a series of online discussions about four beloved works of crime fiction and…

Community Education
Sun
Nov
22

Community Forum

Where: The 418 Project
When: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

A community forum at a local venue, open for residents to gather, share ideas, and discuss neighborhood topics.

Education Community πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz

Monday, Nov 23

Mon
Nov
23

Youth Fall 2026 Camps at SCMS

Where: Santa Cruz Maker Studios
When: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Β· Price: $96

Youth Fall Maker Camp (ages 7-12) Our Fall 2026 Maker Camps offer children ages 7-12 a fun, hands-on way to spend their school breaks! Camp…

Family Education πŸ“ Westside
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Tuesday, Nov 24

Tue
Nov
24

Fall 2026 Afterschool & Maker Sundays at SCMS!

Where: Santa Cruz Maker Studios
When: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Β· Price: $37

Fall Semester Maker Classes (August 11, December 20, 2026) Join us for a semester of hands-on creativity at SC Maker Studios! Students explore 3D printing…

Community Education πŸ“ Westside

Wednesday, Nov 25

Wed
Nov
25

In-person Tech Help @ Felton

Where: Felton Branch Library
When: 12:30 PM

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

Community Education πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley

Thursday, Nov 26

Thu
Nov
26

Thanksgiving Dinner – Host an International Student

Where: UC Santa Cruz
When: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Every year, International Student Services and Programming invites faculty and staff to host international students for Thanksgiving dinner. This wonderful opportunity allows our UCSC faculty…

Education Cultural Event πŸ“ UCSC
Thu
Nov
26

Rainbowsgiving 2026

Where: Cardiff House
When: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

The Cantu Queer Center and the Resilient Scholars Program are excited to host our 5th annual Rainbowsgiving, a community meal for folks who would like…

Education LGBTQ+ πŸ“ UCSC

Friday, Nov 27

Fri
Nov
27

Santa Cruz Creative Mornings

Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
When: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Β· Price: FREE

What is CreativeMornings? A free, live, monthly breakfast lecture series for creatives, community-builders, entrepreneurs, and more! Each month features a short lecture by a local…

Education Free πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
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Saturday, Nov 28

Sat
Nov
28

Beginner Guitar: Session I

Where: Corralitos Cultural Center
When: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Whether you’re brand new to guitar or just need a solid foundation, this four-session beginner class is a fun and welcoming place to start.

Music Education πŸ“ Watsonville
Sat
Nov
28

Harp Lessons for All Ages

Where: Soulcare Studios
When: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Β· Price: $40

Discover the calming and creative power of music 🎢 Our beginner-friendly harp lessons offer a peaceful space to learn something new, connect with sound, and…

Education Family πŸ“ Aptos & Seacliff
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