First Friday Santa Cruz

On the first Friday evening of every month, Santa Cruz galleries, shops, and cultural venues open their doors to showcase the works of Santa Cruz County artists. With a block […]

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY: KING TIDES

California King Tides are coming to the shores of Santa Cruz County this winter! These naturally occurring and predictable events are when the highest and lowest tides hit our shores […]

Santa Cruz County King Tides

California King Tides are coming to the shores of Santa Cruz County this winter! These naturally occurring and predictable events are when the highest and lowest tides hit our shores […]

London Nelson Community Center: Santa Cruz Fungus Fair

This year’s Fair will celebrate 50 years of mycological exploration since the inaugural event in 1974. The 2024 celebration will be at the London Nelson Community Center and feature hundreds […]

Downtown Santa Cruz Antiques Faire

The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-6pm. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! […]

Turtle Island Quartet – Island Prayers

Since its inception in 1985, the Turtle Island Quartet has been a singular force in the creation of bold, new trends in chamber music for strings. Winner of the 2006 […]

An Tran – Classical Guitar Live Performance

The Lompoc Concert Association presents An Tran, an internationally acclaimed classical guitarist. An Tran will be performing on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist […]

Herb Alpert and Lani Hall

Join Herb Alpert and Lani Hall for an unforgettable evening of eclectic jazz, world, and American pop music. This husband-and-wife duo has been captivating audiences since 2006, boasting Alpert’s five […]

Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Texas Legends

Cheer on your Santa Cruz Warriors, the most advanced players in the world outside of the NBA as they compete against the Texas Legends in a 3,200 seat facility near […]

Marquis Hill

Marquis Hill, a trailblazing trumpeter, breaks barriers between genres, embracing jazz, hip-hop, R&B, Chicago house, and neo-soul. Experience his mastery as he seamlessly blends jazz interplay, hip-hop-infused rhythms, and socially […]

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE: King For A Day!

The grr-ific musical for little tigers and grown-ups alike is back! The hugely popular Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhoodâ„¢ LIVE!, based on the #1 PBS KIDS TV series, has delighted live audiences […]

JIG: A Trinity Irish Dance Company Production

JIG, a Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC) production, is a fresh take on TIDC’s internationally-renowned, alternative approach to a traditional form. In its premiere season, JIG will redefine what is […]

Santa Cruz King Tides

California King Tides are coming to the shores of Santa Cruz County this winter! These naturally occurring and predictable events are when the highest and lowest tides hit our shores […]

Shaolin Jazz: CAN I KICK IT?

Experience the entertaining fusion of hip-hop, jazz, and martial arts with Shaolin Jazz’s CAN I KICK IT? Witness cult classic and contemporary martial arts/action films come to life as they’re […]

CHICAGO

After 26 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after […]

Taj Mahal Quartet & Sona Jobarteh

With a 50+ year career, three Grammy wins, 14 nominations, Blues Hall of Fame membership, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association, Taj Mahal’s impact on the […]

43RD ANNUAL CLAM CHOWDER COOK-OFF

Attention chowder lovers! Taste the best at the 43rd Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off! Sample chowder from Amateur Chefs on Saturday, followed by Professional Chefs on Sunday. Both days feature Boston […]

LIGHTWIRE THEATER DINO-LIGHT

Join Lightwire Theater, semi-finalists on NBC's America's Got Talent and winners of Tru TV's Fake Off, for their electrifying production, Dino-Light. Recipient of the prestigious Jim Henson Foundation Grant, this […]

SURFER’S PATH 10K AND 5K

Welcome to the Surfer’s Path 10k & 5k. This event covers a portion of the epic Surfer’s Path Half Marathon course. The distance is reduced but the scenery remains breathtaking! […]

Surfers Path 10k and 5k

Welcome to the Surfer’s Path 10k & 5k. This event covers a portion of the epic Surfer’s Path Half Marathon course. The distance is reduced but the scenery remains breathtaking! […]

Reggae Party at Flower City Ballroom

Soul Fyah and DJ Lee will be at Flower City Ballroom on March 2, 2024 from 7-11 PM for a reggae party! This is an all-ages show; tickets are $12 […]

Ventura Harbor Village Live Steel Druming

Enjoy the sounds of seaside live music from noon to 3 PM on the Seaside Stage in beautiful Ventura Harbor Village. Listen from the scenic seaside promenade or while dining […]

THE BIRDS AND THE BEES AND MORE: POLLINATORS

Join the California Nature Art Museum as they bring the important topic of pollinators to their gallery featuring original art by Ava Roth, Elizabeth Weber, Susan McDonnell, and Cynthia James.Each […]

STOMP

STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has […]

Celestial Science: A Series by STARBASE

Celestial Science: A Series by STARBASE is held at the Lompoc Library Tuesday March 5 2024 from 3:30 - 5 PM. Youth ages 10-14 are invited to participate in hands-on […]

Lompoc Art Walk

Lompoc will transform into a celebration and showcase of local artists on Thursday March 7, 2024 from 5 - 8 PM in downtown Lompoc. The Lompoc Art Walk will be […]

The Queen’s Cartoonists

The Queen’s Cartoonists bring cartoons to life with perfectly synchronized music from over 100 years of animation. Experience virtuosic musicianship, multi-instrumental mayhem, and comedy as they perform original soundtracks and […]

Elkhorn Slough: Free Tour of the Preserve

Docent-led tours of the Elkhorn Slough Reserve are every Saturday AND Sunday, at 10 am and 11 am. Tours are on a first-come, first-serve basis – visitors may sign up […]

Santa Cruz Baroque Festival

Welcome to the 51st season of the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival, a celebration of the rich tapestry of Baroque music. This season will include enchanting performances led by our Artist-in-Residence, […]

Santa Cruz Warriors

Cheer on your Santa Cruz Warriors, the most advanced players in the world outside of the NBA as they compete against the Iowa Wolves in a 3,200 seat facility near […]

Santa Cruz: WEDNESDAY NIGHT SAILBOAT RACES

Santa Cruz is known near and far for its surfing legacy, but there is another water sport that finds a niche on our coast, with a similarly devoted following. Sailboats […]

Adobe Castro: Open House

This 90-minute tour is led by State Park docents who will share the history of the Castro family, and the two-story adobe hacienda built over 170 years ago. Enjoy a […]

9th Annual Camarillo Old Town Beer March

Come and show your support for the Camarillo Old Town Association as you stretch your legs while dropping into our participating Eateries and Retail locations for a taste of Local […]