Halloween Majesty & Marketplace

Motion Pacific 131 Front Street, Santa Cruz, California

Your favorite queer dance party and variety show: Halloween Edition! Free Halloween Marketplace from 5-8pm in the Motion Pacific lot. No tickets necessary. MAJESTY is a ticketed event. This event will be held indoors. Masks optional & encouraged. 18+ for entry, 21+ for the bar **Remember to bring cash to tip the performers!** DJs: TBA MCs: Cherry Cola & Franzia…

$20 – $35

Halloweenus w/ Uncle Dog

Shanty Shack Brewing 138 Fern Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Halloween at Shanty Shack Brewing Company! Uncle Dog’s Freaky Funky Full Moon Halloween fiesta!!!!! It’s going down at @shantyshackbrewing Saturday October 28 from 6-9pm. There will be dancing, a costume showdown, and tarot readings…so get your weird outfit vibe on and come boogie with us!

Bonny Doon Craft Fair and CZU Benefit

Bonny Doon Elementary 1492 Pine Flat Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

The Bonny Doon Craft Fair raises funds for CZU families. Traditional Chili Cook-off, wonderful food, coffee, tea & espresso drinks, raffle prizes and wonderful vendors will be there. Charolette - hand knitted hats and hand sewn aprons Barbara Louv - hand sewn napkins EcheveriaSarah - Succulents Made by Mercis - Wallets, backpacks, and sling back bags. Carol Milch - ceramic buttons,…

Veterans Day – Veterans Village Benefit Concert

Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Veterans Day Benefit for the Ben Lomond Veterans Village in Santa Cruz. Join us on Veterans Day 11/11/2023 at the Veterans Memorial Building for a benefit concert for the Veterans Village of Santa Cruz County. Join us, for this special benefit concert featuring James Durbin, Bog Iron, Rumble Steelskin, Locomotive Breath, and the Dylan Rose Band. We will have a raffle…

$20

Frankie Gavin and Catherine McHugh in Concert

Galway, Ireland fiddle player Frankie Gavin performs with pianist Catherine McHugh at Scott Kennedy Hall at the Resource Center for Nonviolence, 612 Ocean St. Santa Cruz. The pair will be playing music from their recently released 18-track album Port Eireann. Wednesday, November 15 | 6:30 to 9:30 Tickets $20 Advanced | $25 Door https://big-trees-productions.ticketleap.com/frankie-gavin-santa-cruz This performance celebrates Frankie's long awaited…

$20

Santa Cruz Traditional Irish Session

Rosie McCann's Restauran and Pub 1220 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

There's a traditional Irish session every Third Thursday at Rosie McCann's in downtown Santa Cruz from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The next session is Thursday, November 16! All ages, full bar and dinner menu. Suitable for the experienced Celtic style musician and for anyone who enjoys listening to local acoustic folk music. Follow on FB: @SantaCruzTradIrishSeisiun

Holiday Lights Train

Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA

Holiday Lights Train at Roaring Camp November 24-25, December 2-3, 9-10, 16-23. A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past the homes of Santa Cruz. Live music by Steve Bennett, playing holiday classics to sing along to. Visit with Santa…

China Cats Holiday Bash

Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Ho ho ho!! It's time for the China Cats' awesome annual Holiday Bash at the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Hall on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 7:30 to 10:30 pm! Tickets: Advance $20 | Door $25 https://bit.ly/ChinaCatsHolidayBash The China Cats are the Bay area’s premiere Grateful Dead Tribute band, performing with the same lineup of players for more than 10…

$20

The Stinkfoot Orchestra Tribute to Frank Zappa

Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA

The Stinkfoot Orchestra is a 14 piece tribute to Frank Zappa, the legendary musician and composer. Join us for an unforgettable evening of Zappa's iconic music performed live by this talented ensemble. Get ready to groove, laugh, and be blown away by their incredible musicianship! The event will be held at the Veterans Memorial Building, a fantastic venue that provides…

$25

Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker a feast of the season. Saturday, December 9 & Sunday, December 10 | 1 pm & 4:30 pm. Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre presents its 21st annual production of “The Nutcracker” at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium with live orchestra! Music Director Pamela Martin conducts 52…

Crocker Theater Annual Nutcracker Ballet

Crocker Theater 6500 Lower Perimeter Road, Aptos

Santa Cruz City Ballet annual Nutcracker Ballet charms in its 15th year. Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17 | 1 pm & 4:30 pm. Crocker Theater, 6500 Lower Perimeter Road, Aptos. “As the leaves deepen into beautiful fall colors, it is a true sign that winter is around the corner and with it…magic that only the Nutcracker Ballet can…