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SUMMARY:PAWS Afterschool Program
DESCRIPTION:PAWS Afterschool Club (Ages 7–10)\nLooking 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!\nEach week\, children enjoy one hour of fun animal-themed education and activities\, followed by one hour socializing with our shelter animals. They’ll 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.\nChildren 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.\nPAWS Foundations: Monday 4pm-6pm (September – May)\nPAWS Ambassadors: Wednesday 4pm-6pm (September – May)
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/paws-afterschool-program/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Avenue\, Santa Cruz (Live Oak)\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="santa cruz spca":MAILTO:ruth@spcasc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T220000
DTSTAMP:20260911T162438Z
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SUMMARY:Hosted Board Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Hosted Mic’d Board Games 6 – 8\nTrivia 8 – 10 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \nUnlike 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 50+ 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. \nThe 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt 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.
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/hosted-board-game-night/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:The Cruz Room\, 1520\, Santa Cruz\, 95060
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Educational,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Game Night Collective":MAILTO:claschkewitsch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T180000
DTSTAMP:20260909T095509Z
CREATED:20260909T095509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T095509Z
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SUMMARY:SPCA Junior Animal Care Team
DESCRIPTION:Junior Animal Care Team (Ages 11+)\nReady 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!\nStart with a three-week training program where you’ll 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 projects—creating enrichment\, preparing supplies\, and helping support the shelter team—followed by one hour socializing with our shelter animals.\nAfter graduating\, you’ll 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.\nA progressive step before becoming an SPCA volunteer—perfect for future animal care professionals and passionate animal advocates!\nJunior Animal Care Team Training: Tuesday 4pm-6pm (September – May)\nJunior Animal Care Team Sessions: Thursday 4pm-6pm (September – May)
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/spca-junior-animal-care-team/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Avenue\, Santa Cruz (Live Oak)\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz SCPA":MAILTO:ruth@spcasc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T095527Z
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SUMMARY:SPCA Rescue Readers
DESCRIPTION:Rescue Readers is a special opportunity to read bedtime stories to our shelter animals while helping them feel calm\, comfortable\, and cared for as they settle in for the night.\nKids can choose to read to dogs or cats and enjoy a cozy 30-minute session filled with stories\, quiet companionship\, and plenty of animal love. It’s also a wonderful way for young readers to build confidence and practice their reading skills with a completely non-judgmental audience\, our animals are happy to listen to every story!\nWhy Join Rescue Readers?\n•	Build reading confidence in a fun\, relaxed environment\n•	Help shelter animals feel calm and comfortable at bedtime\n•	 Practice kindness\, empathy\, and gentle animal interactions\n•	 Make it a special family or friend experience\n•	 Create meaningful memories while supporting animals in need\nEach 30-minute session accommodates two people\, one child reader and one accompanying adult. Choose your preferred animal group and the session time that works best for you.\nRescue Readers events take place at different times throughout the Fall and Spring from 5:30pm – 7:00 pm\, so there are always more opportunities to join us! Keep an eye out for our next event and come make story time extra special for a shelter animal.\nGrab your favorite book\, bring your reading buddy\, and get ready for a very special audience!
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/spca-rescue-readers-2-2/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Avenue\, Santa Cruz (Live Oak)\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260909T092008Z
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SUMMARY:Beach Festival
DESCRIPTION:Capitola’s Annual Beach Festival will have something for everyone to enjoy. \nHead to Capitola for this free\, family-friendly\, and fun event. See the orange button link above to find registration links for activities you are interested in. Unless otherwise indicated\, events listed are free to participate in! \nSaturday\, September 26 Schedule: \n\n($52.28 to register) 8am – 11am: Little Wharf 3-mile race\n10am – 2pm: Sand Sculpture Contest. Awards at 2:30pm\n11am – finish: Cornhole on the Beach\n12pm – 3pm: Children’s Art – Create and display at Esplanade Park\n12pm – 4pm: Scavenger Hunt\n4pm – 6pm: Music at the Beach\n7pm – 8pm: Lighted Nautical Parade on Soquel Creek\n8pm: Drone Show Following The Nautical Parade\n\nSunday\, September 27 \n\n7am – 11am: Fishing Derby\n(kids $20\, Adults $40\, Swimmers Free) 9am – 3pm: Paddleboard\n10am – 11:30am Ukuleles on the Beach\n10am – finish: Horseshoes on the Sand\n11am – 2pm: Chalk Art on the Seawall\n1pm – finish: Rowboat Races
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/beach-festival/
LOCATION:Capitola Village\, 203 Esplanade\, Capitola\, CA\, 95010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Family Friendly,Festival,Food & Drink,Live Music & Dance,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:capcham@capitolachamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260911T162728Z
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SUMMARY:Thrill the World Classes
DESCRIPTION: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—and join us for the official worldwide Thrill the World dance on October 24 at 3 PM in Downtown Santa Cruz.
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/thrill-the-world-classes/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:London Nelson Community Center\, 301 Center Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thrill the World Santa Cruz":MAILTO:santacruzthrilltheworld@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260909T092007Z
CREATED:20260730T062354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T092007Z
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Oktoberfest Santa Cruz is the longest running independent-neighborhood Oktoberfest event in Santa Cruz County. We will be celebrating of 27th Anniversary! \nOur event is a celebration of German-Bavarian culture. Messiah Lutheran Church on Santa Cruz’s west side has been hosting the event since it’s inception. We are a family friendly event with lots of children’s and family friendly activities. \nCome and enjoy………..\n* Homemade German Food.\n* The largest selection of German beers and wines in the county.\n* Live German polka music featuring The Thirsty Nine!\n* Family activities including a Petting Zoo w/ Face painting and Balloons\, Noon to 2 PM.\n* Adult German Costume Contest 3 PM. \nAdmission is FREE!! Adult meals are $20. Children’s meals (ages 12 and under) Free! \nFor more information call 831-423-8330 or visit us on the web at Oktoberfest Santa Cruz.com
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/oktoberfest-santa-cruz/
LOCATION:Messiah Lutheran Church\, 801 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260909T095415Z
CREATED:20260909T095415Z
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SUMMARY:Duck Island Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Duck Island Festival is a family-friendly celebration in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz at San Lorenzo Park. There will be food trucks\, a bar\, vendors and more! \nThe lineup: \n\nMitchum Yacoub & The Brass Empire (Afrobeat\, funk\, and soul)\nSonny & His Rhinestone Sunsets (Classic country-rock and honky-tonk shuffles)\nTrestles (Local rock and reggae rhythms)\nDan P. & The Bricks (High-energy roots ska)\nKaefan (Indie rock and groove)\nDJ Jared from People’s Disco (High energy dance DJ between the acts)\n\nLocals Love: The green space\, nature and wildlife that shares the popular event focal point.\nFirst Timers Miss: The duck pond that used to surround the stage has been drained\, making first timers wonder where the ducks and the island are.\nInsights: Bring low-back folding chairs\, small blankets\, refillable water bottles\, and layers. Those coastal breezes can either bring a chill or warm you up!
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/duck-island-music-festival/
LOCATION:San Lorenzo Park\, 137 Dakota Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music & Dance,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Moe&#8217%3Bs Alley":MAILTO:booking@moesalley.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260909T092006Z
CREATED:20260909T091312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T092006Z
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SUMMARY:Santa Cruz Mountain Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:This year\, you will be able to walk from the first location\, Junction Park\, up Middleton Ave to the downtown Rec Center! \nJunction Park holds 4 live bands\, beverage & food booths\, local artisan vendors and kids activities. \nThe Downtown Rec Center will consist of a variety of family oriented fun. Local vendors\, bounce house\, petting zoo\, axe throwing for kids and instructed line dancing. \nThis is a free to enter festival. \nThere will be a charge for Harvest Festival glass + first drink of beer or wine\n​\nThere will be a charge for Kids wrist bands and include:\n-petting zoo\n-bounce houses\n-arts & crafts\n-hay rides\n-kids axe throwing
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/santa-cruz-mountain-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Junction Park\, 13264 Middleton Avenue\, Boulder Creek\, CA\, 95006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boulder Creek Recreation and Parks District":MAILTO:BCRPD1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260911T170425Z
CREATED:20260909T091423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T170425Z
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SUMMARY:Del Mar Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Del Mar Elementary Fall Festival! Sept. 26\, 2–5pm. FREE entry! Games\, bounce house\, giant slide\, entertainment\, treats & more. Wristbands or unlimited activities are $15 presale or $20 day of event. Join us!
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/del-mar-fall-festival/
LOCATION:Del Mar Elementary School\, 1959 Merrill St.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260909T092004Z
CREATED:20260909T092004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T092004Z
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SUMMARY:Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:A concert! An auction! A party!\nHelp put the fun back in fundraising at Espressivo's third annual benefit concert.\n\n\nWhy we became musicians…\nEspressivo is the small\, intense orchestra that is making big news in Santa Cruz County. Comprised of regional professional musicians\, Espressivo presents select masterpieces of classical music composed for 12-26 players. Espressivo was founded in 2015 by Michel Singher after his career as a conductor of major international orchestras and opera companies. Now in its eighth season\, Espressivo has an impressive track record\, receiving glowing reviews for its performances and an increasingly larger\, loyal audience. Please join us for some spectacularly beautiful music.
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/benefit-concert/
LOCATION:German Cultural Center Santa Cruz – German American Hall\, 230 Plymouth Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T092001Z
CREATED:20260909T092001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T092001Z
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SUMMARY:Week Without Driving Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Week Without Driving 2026 from Oct. 1-8 as Cruzin’ Together Santa Cruz County brings our community together to explore transportation accessibility\, mobility\, and connection. \nThis regional initiative encourages community members to experience how transportation barriers impact many residents every day\, including older adults\, youth\, people with disabilities\, and transit-dependent community members. \n📍 Community Event: Capitola Mall (in front of the transit center) Friday\, Oct. 2\, 2026 4 PM – 7 PM \nThe event will feature: 🚲 E-bike test rides 🚌 Transportation resources 🎨 Family-friendly activities 🤝 Community organizations 🛣 Mobility and accessibility information \nLearn more and get involved: cruzintogetherscc.org
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/week-without-driving-community-celebration/
LOCATION:Capitola Mall\, 1855 41st Ave\,\, Capitola\, 95010
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260909T091541Z
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SUMMARY:Treat Walk
DESCRIPTION:Head to Downtown Boulder Creek to enjoy the 4th Annual Treat Walk where both artists and merchants will be handing out candy and treats to the kiddos.  Although you are welcome to break out your Halloween costume early\, it is not required.  Perhaps you will find some art or craft to enhance your entrance to Downtown Boulder Creek at the end of the month! 
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/treat-walk/
LOCATION:lille æske arthouse\, California 9\, Boulder Creek\, 95006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Live Music & Dance,Market,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Friday Boulder Creek":MAILTO:firstfridaybouldercreek@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260911T171354Z
CREATED:20260911T171353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T171354Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Exhibitions Opening Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Institute of the Arts and Sciences (IAS) is pleased to announce its Fall/Winter season of exhibitions. On view are exhibitions highlighting two artists whose explorations in video\, installation\, painting\, and sculpture examine some of the most enduring and challenging issues of our time: \nCarlos Motta: When Time Stands Still\, a poetic and aesthetically rich exploration of the historical and aesthetic manifestations of difference and marginalization that inform current anti-immigration politics and climate injustices; \nand Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí\, Ni de Allá (Not From Here\, Not From There)\, which grapples with issues of migration and belonging—and gained national attention after it was abruptly censored by the University of North Texas. \nAlso as part of IAS programming\, an outdoor installation of Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez: Elevar la Cultura\, a public sculpture project\, will be at Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos November 7\, 2026–March 5\, 2027. \nAn opening celebration for the exhibitions open on October 2\, 2026\, 5–8 p.m.\, with a performance by vocal artist and composer Samita Sinha\, celebrations with the artists\, and more. \nElevar la Cultura opens at Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos on November 7\, 2026\, 2–6 p.m.\, with a celebration with the artist\, featuring lowriders\, free food\, live entertainment\, vendors\, and more. The exhibitions and opening events are free and open to the public.
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/fall-exhibitions-opening-celebration-2-2/
LOCATION:UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences\, 100 Panetta Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="UCSC Institute of Arts and Sciences Museum":MAILTO:ias@ucsc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260911T164700Z
CREATED:20260911T162914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T164700Z
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SUMMARY:Monkey Monologue
DESCRIPTION:Known for his dynamic acting and storytelling style\, Christopher Michael Palermo shares his poignant and hilarious tales of growing up in Northern California in the 60s \,70s\, and 80s\, peppered with essays which ask important questions about the world as it is today. \n7:00pm – 8:00pm on both Friday and Saturday
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/monkey-monologue/
LOCATION:Center Stage Theater\, 1001 Center Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance Art,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shadow City":MAILTO:sccactorstheatre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T113000
DTSTAMP:20260911T171247Z
CREATED:20260911T163559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T171247Z
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SUMMARY:Free Guided Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a free\, guided tour of the 30-acre organic UCSC Farm. Visitors tour organically managed greenhouses\, hand-worked garden beds\, orchards\, row crop fields\, and the children’s garden while learning about the history of the site and the basic concepts of organic farming and gardening. Perched on a meadow near the campus entrance\, the farm also offers spectacular views of the Monterey Bay. Heavy rain cancels. \nFree and open to the public. RSVP required.
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/free-guided-farm-tour/
LOCATION:(UCSC Farm) Farm Road\, Santa Cruz\, California 95064\, Farm Road\, Santa Cruz\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heritage,Outdoor,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology":MAILTO:agroecology@ucsc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260909T095600Z
CREATED:20260909T095600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T095600Z
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SUMMARY:Touch a Truck
DESCRIPTION:Climb aboard the emergency vehicles\, buses\, and construction equipment that keep our community moving! Explore hands-on STEM learning stations\, watch pumpkins smashed from towering heights\, and grab lunch at our BBQ & Beer Garden. Come support the Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery while inspiring the next generation of essential workers our community needs!\nOctober 3\, 2026 | 10:30 AM–3:00 PM | Capitola Mall | Admission is Free
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/touch-a-truck/
LOCATION:Capitola Mall\, 1855 41st Ave\,\, Capitola\, 95010
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Children&#8217%3Bs Museum of Discovery":MAILTO:contactus@sccmod.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260911T171100Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T171100Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Harvest Festival returns to Downtown Santa Cruz. There will be throwing up tents\, popping popcorn\, stacking hay bales and setting up a slew of silly\, throw-back games and fun activities for all of you. Think of a sweet nook version of county fair meets a school fair but\, filled with local farms and businesses. \nThe Harvest Festival offers tons of activities for all ages\, including: \n\nCarnival Games ~ Enjoy classic carnival games!\nMechanical Bull Who’s gonna try it?\nWreath Making Station\, sponsored by the Santa Cruz Warriors\nStriker\,\nGlitter Tattoos\, sponsored by Pacific Cookie Co.\nFace Painting\, sponsored by Go Ask Alice\nPlinko\,\nFroggy Fly\, sponsored by Game Santa Cruz\nCorn Hole & Foosball\, sponsored by the Downtown Association of Santa Cruz..\nFood ~ Savor delicious fall flavors!\nPopcorn\, sponsored by Downtown Association of SC\nChurros by La Casa de Churros\nLive Music\nGarden Variety Cheese Farm Animal Meet & Greet ~ Rebecca King brings baby sheep\, ewes and chicks for viewing & handling.\nAnd more! See link in orange button above.
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Santa Cruz\, Pacific Avenue Between Water and Locust Streets\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food & Drink,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Association of Santa Cruz":MAILTO:director@downtownsantacruz.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260911T171151Z
CREATED:20260911T163148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T171151Z
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SUMMARY:Gourmet Grazing on the Green
DESCRIPTION:Held at beautiful Aptos Village Park\, Gourmet Grazing on the Green is a fabulous day of fine wine\, craft beer\, gourmet food and live music! Spend the afternoon sampling the delicious flavors from dozens of the finest local restaurants\, wineries and breweries.
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/gourmet-grazing-on-the-green/
LOCATION:Aptos Village County Park\, 100 Aptos Creek Rd\, Aptos\, 95003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group":MAILTO:INFO@SCCBG.ORG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T180000
DTSTAMP:20260911T170703Z
CREATED:20260911T163042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T170703Z
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SUMMARY:Porch Fest
DESCRIPTION:Santa Cruz Porchfest is a free\, all-ages\, one-day music event that turns downtown porches into stages. Wander the neighborhood\, follow the sound\, and discover your new favorite band on a neighbor’s front steps. \nOn the day: \n\nSeveral bands playing on porches across downtown. (Including the Santa Cruz County Visitor Center)\nMusic from 12 to 6pm\, with sets running about an hour each.\nWalk the route at your own pace — bring water\, a friend\, a kid.\nFood and drinks at local spots along the way.
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/porch-fest/
LOCATION:Downtown Santa Cruz\, Pacific Avenue Between Water and Locust Streets\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music & Dance,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Association of Santa Cruz":MAILTO:director@downtownsantacruz.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260909T092000Z
CREATED:20260730T062350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T092000Z
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SUMMARY:InterAct Open Mic: Readings from Winter In America
DESCRIPTION:InterAct Open Mic at Satori Arts. FREE community poetry jam featuring  readings from Winter In America (Still Anthology\n\n\nAre you ready to get your poetry on? Join us on October 6\, 2026 at Satori Arts for InterAct\, a FREE open mic night\, from 7-9 pm\, featuring Roxi Power\, co-editor  of the anthology Winter in America (Still:. \nA reading hosted by co-editor Roxi Power of local poets published in the anthology\, Winter in America (Still: Poets\, Writers\, and Artists Respond to a Fractured World (Carbonation Press\, 2026). This large\, full-color anthology is a sequel to the 2025 volume and\, according to a review by Misfit Magazine: “a much-needed update of Carolyn Forché’s classic anthology\, Against Forgetting: Twentieth Century Poetry of Witness.” Along with Forché\, 200 contributors respond in the sequel to a world still fractured by post-election events. \nCome share your spoken word work or poetry with the community\, or come out to support our local readers! Sign up to read starting at 6:30 pm. Limited seating. For more information\, visit https://www.satoriarts.org/upcoming-events. \n1st and 3rd Tuesdays. \nFree. \nSatori Arts\, 815 Almar\, #9\, Santa Cruz (warehouse building near the back\, follow signs)
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/interact-open-mic-readings-from-winter-in-america/
LOCATION:Satori Arts\, 815 Almar Avenue\, #9\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T150000
DTSTAMP:20251104T232912Z
CREATED:20251104T052903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T232912Z
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SUMMARY:Agricultural History Project
DESCRIPTION:Bring your friends\, family and neighbors and come out to enjoy good old-fashioned activities such as spinning wool\, cheese making\, wooden cow milking and ice cream making! You can even drive a tractor and go on a hayride.  \nLocal Santa Cruz County 4-H clubs will be hosting their Annual Spring Fair.  \nThis action-packed day is admission free\, and donations are gladly accepted. It’s fun for the whole family!  \nActivities include:\nFarm Animals to see and pet\nIce cream making the old-fashioned way\nButter churning\nFresh cheese making\nRope making\nHay wagon rides with tractors\nWooden cow milking\nHay cutting from real oats\, wheat and barley\nKids (real) tractor driving\nPuppet Show\nOld-fashioned hoops\nCrafts\nand so much more!  \n2025 Schedule: \nMarch 8th – Birds\, Bees & Butterflies\nApril 12th – Easter on the Farm with Egg Hunt\nMay 10th – Springtime on the Farm\nJune 14th – Olden Days on the Farm\nJuly 12th – Summertime Fun on the Farm\nAugust 9th – Round-Up at the Ranch\nSeptember 13th – Visit Yesterday’s Farm during the Santa Cruz Fair\nOctober 11th – Tractor-or-Treat\nNovember 8th – Harvest on the Farm\nDecember 13th – Holidays on the Farm
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/santa-cruz-county-fairgrounds-agricultural-history-project-11/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Agricultural History Project Center and Museum\, 2601 East Lake Avenue\, Hwy 152\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Heritage,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Agricultural History Project":MAILTO:john@aghistoryproject.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260909T091959Z
CREATED:20260827T041815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T091959Z
UID:10026007-1791637200-1791648000@growingupsc.com
SUMMARY:5th Annual Beach Hill Bash
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Join the Party at the 5th Annual Beach Hill Bash! 🎉 \nMark your calendars for Saturday\, October 10th from 1:00–4:00 PM and come celebrate 35 incredible years of hospitality\, community\, and global connection with the Santa Cruz Hostel! \nThe Beach Hill Bash is back and bigger than ever\, bringing together locals\, travelers\, neighbors\, and friends for an unforgettable afternoon filled with live music\, local vendors\, tasty food and drinks\, family-friendly fun\, and plenty of Beach Hill spirit. \nCome dance to live music\, discover amazing local makers\, enjoy delicious eats and drinks\, and raise a toast to 35 years of bringing people together. Whether you’re a longtime local\, a former hostel guest\, or visiting for the first time\, there’s a place for you at the Bash! \n🌎 Celebrate Community. Celebrate Travel. Celebrate 35 Years. 🌎 \nSee you on Beach Hill!
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/5th-annual-beach-hill-bash/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Hostel\, 321 Main Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Hostel":MAILTO:info@santacruzhostel.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T220000
DTSTAMP:20260909T091958Z
CREATED:20260909T091958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T091958Z
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SUMMARY:Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Adventure Night
DESCRIPTION:Rio Theatre & Sante Adairius Midtown Portal team up to support Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship\nJoin us for the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Adventure Night\nOctober 10th at 7 pm\, Rio Theatre \nBanff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world! Join us when we screen this all new Adventure line up of films featuring BEST DAY EVER\, the Audience Choice Award Winner and Best Film: Mountain Sports along with five other audience favorites. This year’s films are bound to showcase an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world. The Rio Theatre has been hosting the annual adventure night since 2013. Guaranteed to sell out!\nVisit https://www.riotheatre.com/events-2/2026/10/10/banffcentremountain for a complete list of films and tickets.
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/banff-centre-mountain-film-festival-world-tour-adventure-night/
LOCATION:Rio Theatre\, 1205 Soquel Ave.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rio Theatre":MAILTO:booking@riotheatre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261011T170000
DTSTAMP:20251104T232624Z
CREATED:20251104T052904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T232624Z
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SUMMARY:Antiques Faire
DESCRIPTION:The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 9am-5pm\, weather permitting. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items\, vintage clothing\, collectibles and more! Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar.
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/downtown-santa-cruz-antiques-faire-11/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Faire\, Lincoln Street (between Pacific and Cedar)\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Market,Outdoor,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T220000
DTSTAMP:20260204T090651Z
CREATED:20260204T090621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T090651Z
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SUMMARY:Board Game Playtesting
DESCRIPTION:Come to Peoples Coffee\, the official Santa Cruz location for the Southmost events for the Golden Gate Gamemakers! Come join us as a branch under GGG known as Game Designers of Santa Cruz! \nIt’s a relaxed chance to try new board games and card games\, get feedback on your own prototypes if you are a game designer\, and get advice on the games industry. New designers and interested players welcome! \nPlease be courteous to other designers and stay to test their games if you are bringing your prototype to be tested. \nWe run a small raffle thru the sign in sheet each night for participants to win new and used board game prizes. \nThis is also Peoples Coffees first events they have held! They are generously keeping all services of food and drink available through the entire 6pm to 10pm event! They normally close at 5:30. Thank you Peoples Coffee! For all of our events at Peoples\, affogatos (ice cream and espresso) are half off! \nWe now have a Game Library located inside Peoples for anyone to use any time they are open! \n**Cost**\nThis is a completely free event! Attendees are encouraged to buy some delicious drinks and food from Peoples Coffee. \n**Parking / Travel**\nYou can park in the main parking lot in front of Peoples Coffee. There is a also side parking behind Peoples\, and around the residential area. You are also free to park across the street near Salsas Taco Bar. \nSee GGG’s full code of conduct here. \nUp-to-date details and our many other events can be found at meetup.com/playgoldengate \nPoint of contact and organizer: Courtney Laschkewitsch
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/board-game-playtesting-at-peoples-coffee-in-santa-cruz/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Peoples Coffee\, 1200 17th Ave #130\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 65+,All Ages,Arts and Culture,Educational,Family Friendly,Food & Drink,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Game Designers of Santa Cruz":MAILTO:courtney@starflyergames.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20250921T054352Z
CREATED:20250423T044339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T054352Z
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SUMMARY:Saturdays in the Soil
DESCRIPTION:We are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, you gain new wisdom about local ecology\, native plants\, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your hands dirty! Join us and volunteer in the Museum’s Garden Learning Center and Pilkington Creek.
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/saturdays-in-the-soil/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History":MAILTO:info@santacruzmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260909T091956Z
CREATED:20260730T062351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T091956Z
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SUMMARY:InterAct Open Mic: Anthology Reading– How to Get Home in the Dark
DESCRIPTION:InterAct Open Mic at Satori Arts. FREE community poetry jam and Anthology Launch Reading– How to Get Home in the Dark\n\n\nAre you ready to get your poetry on? Join us on October 20\, 2026 at Satori Arts for InterAct\, a FREE open mic night\, from 7-9 pm\, featuring the anthology launch reading of How to Get Home in the Dark: Poems on Mental Health and Healing  \nCome and share poems from the heart. Emilie Lygren\, Nancy Miller Gomez\, Farnaz Fatemi\, and other local poets will read from How to Get Home in the Dark\, a new anthology featuring established and emerging writers who take inventory of what impacts their mental health\, what has contributed to their healing and growth\, and offer short poems for hard days. \nEmilie Lygren is a poet and outdoor educator who has taught writing in classrooms\, research stations\, graduate programs\, parks\, libraries\, and beyond. She has also written two books of poetry and dozens of resources on science education and social emotional learning. Emilie lives in San Rafael\, CA. \nNancy Miller Gomez (she/her) is the author of Inconsolable Objects (YesYes Books\, 2024)\, winner of the 2025 Paterson Prize in Poetry. She served as the Poet Laureate of Santa Cruz County\, California\, for 2025 and 2026 and received a 2025 Laureate Fellowship Award from The Academy of American Poets.  \nFarnaz Fatemi is an Iranian American writer\, former Santa Cruz County Poet Laureate\, Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow\, and founding member of The Hive Poetry Collective. Her book\, Sister Tongue رهاوخ†نابز†\, won the Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize.  \nCome share your spoken word work or poetry with the community\, or come out to support our local readers! Sign up to read starting at 6:30 pm. Limited seating. For more information\, visit https://www.satoriarts.org/upcoming-events. \n1st and 3rd Tuesdays. \nFree. \nSatori Arts\, 815 Almar\, #9\, Santa Cruz (warehouse building near the back\, follow signs)
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/interact-open-mic-anthology-reading-how-to-get-home-in-the-dark/
LOCATION:Satori Arts\, 815 Almar Avenue\, #9\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260911T162731Z
CREATED:20260911T162731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T162731Z
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SUMMARY:SPCA Teen Service Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to earn community service hours while making a real difference for animals? Join our Teen Volunteer Saturdays and get hands-on experience behind the scenes at the Santa Cruz SPCA!\nDuring this three-hour program\, teens will learn about shelter life\, help with important projects like gardening\, cleaning\, organizing\, and creating animal enrichment\, then spend time socializing and connecting with our shelter animals.\nCome for a one-time volunteer experience or return every month to continue building your skills\, gain valuable experience\, and support animals in need.\nA great step for teens interested in animal care\, volunteering\, and making an impact in their community!\nJoin us for one Saturday every Month 9am-12pm (September – May)
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/spca-teen-service-saturday/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Avenue\, Santa Cruz (Live Oak)\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="santa cruz spca":MAILTO:ruth@spcasc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260909T091956Z
CREATED:20260716T174708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T091956Z
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SUMMARY:InterAct Open Mic with Readings from Magpie On the Gallows Contributors
DESCRIPTION:InterAct Open Mic at Satori Arts. FREE community poetry jam featuring  editor and contributor readings from Magpie On the Gallows anthology.\n\n\nAre you ready to get your poetry on? Join us on Nov 3\, 2026 at Satori Arts for InterAct\, a FREE open mic night\, from 7-9 pm\, featuring readings from editor and contributors of Magpie On the Gallows  anthology. \nMagpie on the Gallows: Poems on the Art of Bosch and Bruegel collects famous and newly minted poems on the art of Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel the Elder. These painters from the Northern Renaissance are startlingly relevant today\, with their critiques of authorities\, exposure of church hypocrisies\, and assault on holier-than-thou judgments. Though the artworks were created in the 1500s — featuring surrealistic scenes from dreams and nightmares\, illustrations of ancient proverbs\, and close examination of natural landscapes and peasant life — they still mesmerize. \nCombining well-known poems by Sylvia Plath\, W. H. Auden\, William Carlos Williams\, Sandra Gilbert\, Czesław Miłosz\, and Robert Hass with work by some of today’s finest poets — Mosab Abu Toha\, Charles Simic\, Kimiko Hahn\, Kaveh Akbar\, Rae Armantrout\, and Traci Brimhall\, among others — this anthology will delight fans of the artists\, readers of poetry\, and anyone trying to comprehend our mad (and maddening!) world. \nJoin co-editor David Allen Sullivan and contributors Dion O’Reilly\, Addie Mahmassani\, Wilma Marcus Chandler\, Jessica Breheny\, Nancy Miller Gomez\, Taylor Gorman\, Ken Weisner and Maggie Paul as they read from the anthology. \nCome share your spoken word work or poetry with the community\, or come out to support our local readers! Sign up to read starting at 6:30 pm. Limited seating. For more information\, visit https://www.satoriarts.org/upcoming-events. \n1st and 3rd Tuesdays. \nFree. \nSatori Arts\, 815 Almar\, #9\, Santa Cruz (warehouse building near the back\, follow signs)
URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/interact-open-mic-with-readings-from-magpie-on-the-gallows-contributors/
LOCATION:Satori Arts\, 815 Almar Avenue\, #9\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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