Santa Cruz Shakespeare Family Days
Santa Cruz Shakespeare Family Days Santa Cruz Shakespeare is hosting Family Days with performances of Much Ado About Nothing on July 29 and Aug.…
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Thu, Jul. 9
Sister Act, The Musical
Cabrillo Stage is a musical theatre company dedicated to presenting high-caliber, large-scale musical productions to the area. They are committed to the creation of musicals with Broadway-level production values. In this way, they foster educational opportunities while giving audiences the highest-quality family entertainment. They aim to be a destination point for the best of live theatre. Sister Act hits the…
Cabrillo College Crocker Theater, Aptos, CA
Tue, Jul. 21
Open Mic with Featured Poet Kaily Dorfman
InterAct Open Mic at Satori Arts. FREE community poetry jam featuring Kaily DorfmanAre you ready to get your poetry on? Join us on July 21, 2026 at Satori Arts for InterAct, a FREE open mic night, from 7-9 pm, featuring poet Kaily Dorfman.Kaily Dorfman was born and raised in Santa Cruz, California, and completed her MFA in poetry at UC…
Satori Arts, Santa Cruz, CA
Thu, Jul. 23
Free Beach BBQ Parties and Concerts
Every Thursday throughout the summer, enjoy a family-friendly party on the beach at no charge! There will be local bands and DJs performing on the outdoor stage, providing music for dancing and socializing. There will be BBQ food and drinks for purchase all in a beachside setting providing stunning views of the ocean and Walton Lighthouse. Parking is limited in…
Santa Cruz Harbor Beach, Santa Cruz, CA
Thu, Jul. 23
Music in the Courtyard
Head to Bargetto Winery’s creekside courtyard in Soquel on Thursday evenings for Live Music and Wine! There is no cover charge and wine by the glass and light snacks are available for purchase. May 7, 2026: Alex Lucero May 14, 2026: James Durbin May 21, 2026: The Joint Chiefs May 28, 2026: Sambada June 4, 2026: Alex Lucero June 11,…
Bargetto Winery, Soquel, CA
Thu, Jul. 23
Free Outdoor Movie Night
Grab some lawn chairs and some blankets and cozy up for this free movie night on Seabright! July 9: The SpongeBob Movie July 16: Legally Blonde July 23: Minecraft Movie July 30: Shrek August 6: Hoppers August 13: Goat
Murray St and Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz
Mon, Jul. 27
History of Suits
Santa Cruz native (and former bookseller at Bookshop Santa Cruz!) Chloe Chapin will share her debut book, Suitable: The Sartorial Revolution and the Fashioning of Modern Men—the surprising story of how the plain black suit became a symbol of masculinity, democracy, and modernity. “Chapin’s colorful prose and eye for detail will forever change how we see the pantsuit and its…
Bookshop Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
Tue, Jul. 28
Cabrillo Festival Performance
A concert of works performed by the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra penned by four under-30 composers and conducted by emerging conductors. FREE! This year in residence are four early-career composers, Oswald Huỳnh, Kai Kubota-Enright, Paul Novak, and Zoe Verduin, participating in the Festival’s prestigious Conductors/Composers Workshop. Composers are mentored by artists in residence and will have their pieces performed by the Festival…
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz, CA
Sat, Aug. 1
Books and Brews Summer Fair
Craft Fair with 50 unique arts and crafts booths. Huge book sale with books of all genres. Bake sale and prize raffle of vendor donations. Local craft beers on tap. Live music from That Country Feeling Band. Tacos el Jesse and S&B Burgers food trucks. Free admission! Contact: [email protected]
La Selva Beach Clubhouse, La Selva Beach, CA
Sun, Aug. 2
Scotts Valley 60th Celebration
Enjoy a full day of 60’s nostalgic vibes including storytelling, family-friendly entertainment, food trucks, and music! 10:30am: Storytelling 11:30am: Birthday Song & Dessert 12:00pm: Activities, Booths, Food Trucks and Fun
Skypark, Scotts Valley, CA
Sun, Aug. 2
Free Family Orchestral Concert
Led by Conductor-in-Residence Octavio Más-Arocas, the beloved free Family Concert features Paul Dooley‘s The Conductor’s Spellbook, an interactive musical adventure introducing audiences of all ages to the orchestra through playful storytelling, alongside Gala Flagello‘s vibrant fanfare Bravado. A “Tour of the Orchestra” invites curious minds of all ages to explore the instruments that bring the music to life. In a…
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz, CA
Tue, Aug. 4
InterAct Open Mic with Featured Poet Sam Regal
InterAct Open Mic at Satori Arts. FREE community poetry jam featuring Sam RegalAre you ready to get your poetry on? Join us on August 4, 2026 at Satori Arts for InterAct, a FREE open mic night, from 7-9 pm, featuring poet Sam Regal.Sam Regal is a poet, artist, and the Instruction and Exhibitions Librarian for Special Collections and Archives at…
Satori Arts, Santa Cruz, CA
Fri, Aug. 7
Summer Carnival
Enjoy games with prizes all along downtown Boulder Creek! There will be a kid zone, photo booth, vendors and more!
Boulder Creek, Boulder Creek, CA
Sat, Aug. 8
Agricultural History Project
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. Local Santa Cruz County 4-H clubs will be hosting their Annual Spring Fair. This action-packed day is admission free, and donations are…
Agricultural History Project Center and Museum, Watsonville, CA
Sat, Aug. 8
Youth Festival Performance
Hear the future of new music in this free chamber concert of original works programmed, produced, performed and presented by our adventurous 16–24-year-old Youth Ensemble. FREE!
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz, CA
Sat, Aug. 8
Country Line Dancing
Have you never done line dancing before? Never fear! Wendy will lead you through a variety of line dances. Go enjoy lively dancing and a fun time. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Beer, wine, sodas and snacks will be available for purchase.
Park Hall Ben Lomond, Ben Lomond
Sun, Aug. 9
Antiques Faire
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.
Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Faire, Santa Cruz, CA
Sun, Aug. 9
Music Festival Grand Finale
The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music season concludes with a luminous program looking toward collective possibility, resilience, and belonging. Ascending Creatures (West Coast premiere) by Festival newcomer, Eunike Tanzil, draws inspiration from the coordinated flight of birds, exploring the interplay between individuality and unity through motion and sound. Through interlocking musical lines and evolving textures, Tanzil emphasizes the power of…
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz, CA
Mon, Aug. 10
Hosted Board Game Night
The Game Night Collective provides a curated experience. Every Monday night with a library of 30+ board games, guided game teaching, hosted featured games, and prizes! Whether you arrive alone or with a group, the goal is to make it easy to sit down and start playing. Hosted mic’d board games 5 – 8 Trivia 8 – 10
The Cruz Room, Santa Cruz
Tue, Aug. 18
InterAct Open Mic with Featured Poet Kate O’Neill
InterAct Open Mic at Satori Arts. FREE community poetry jam featuring Kate O'NeillAre you ready to get your poetry on? Join us on August 18, 2026 at Satori Arts for InterAct, a FREE open mic night, from 7-9 pm, featuring poet Kate O'Neill.Kate O’Neill has been working for social change since Earth Day 1970. She holds degrees in Education (Ed.D.…
Satori Arts, Santa Cruz, CA
Tue, Sep. 1
InterAct Open Mic w/ David Allen Sullivan and Ignatius Valentine Aloysius
InterAct Open Mic at Satori Arts. FREE community poetry jam featuring David Allen Sullivan and Ignatius Valentine AloysiusAre you ready to get your poetry on? Join us on Sept. 1, 2026 at Satori Arts for InterAct, a FREE open mic night, from 7-9 pm, featuring David Allen Sullivan and Ignatius Valentine Aloysius as they read from their latest book, Everything…
Satori Arts, Santa Cruz, CA
Tue, Nov. 3
InterAct Open Mic with Readings from Magpie On the Gallows Contributors
InterAct Open Mic at Satori Arts. FREE community poetry jam featuring editor and contributor readings from Magpie On the Gallows anthology.Are 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.Magpie on…
Satori Arts, Santa Cruz, CA
Tue, Dec. 15
InterAct Open Mic with Featured Poet Veronica Kornberg
InterAct Open Mic at Satori Arts. FREE community poetry jam featuring Veronica KornbergAre you ready to get your poetry on? Join us on Dec. 15, 2026 at Satori Arts for InterAct, a FREE open mic night, from 7-9 pm, featuring poet Veronica Kornberg.A Bay Area poet, Veronica Kornberg splits her time between Portola Valley and Pescadero. She is the recipient…
Satori Arts, Santa Cruz, CA