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GroovaRoo Dance
2024-03-23 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-04-13 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-04-27 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-05-11 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-05-25 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-06-08 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-06-22 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-07-13 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | RC Fam Center, 1205 Freedom Bl #B3, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
GroovaRoo Dance
2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1:30 – 2:30pm
Hey, Mamas! Have you heard of GroovaRoo Dance? It’s been a few years since these classes have been around in our county, but we’re back and if you’re looking for something fun to do with your little one (under 2yo) come dance with us! GroovaRoo Dance is fun for mamas, dadas, babies, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles and family friends, too! You’ll find us at RC Fam on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month!

Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza Festival
2024-04-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Branciforte Small Schools Campus, 840 Branciforte A, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza
Sunday, April 14, 10am-4pm
The Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza is an authentic cultural festival with food, music, dance, and crafts presented each spring by Senderos.
This local festival is like the traditional fiestas celebrated each summer in Oaxaca, Mexico. Guelaguetza is a Zapotec word that means “a commitment of sharing and cooperation.”
Guelaguetza is a celebration that honors the gods for sufficient rainfall and a bountiful harvest.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Oaxaca at the upcoming Guelaguetza Festival for a day filled with celebration, music, dance, and delicious food. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a taste of Oaxaca right here in Santa Cruz!

ADMISSION: $10.00 per person; children under 5 admitted free.

PROGRAM: Gates and booths open at 10:00am. Cultural dance and music program from 11am-3pm. Procession of musicians and dancers around the field at 11am.

PERFORMERS: Enjoy performances by Centeotl Danza y Baile and Maqueso Music from Los Angeles.

PARKING: Limited free parking available at the Masonic Temple next door. Additional parking at the public lot on Soquel Avenue and street parking in the neighborhood. Handicap parking available in the school parking lot off Benito Avenue.

SENDEROS: A nonprofit providing free dance and music classes, educational support, and scholarships for Latino youth throughout Santa Cruz County.

@scsenderos @guelaguetza_viveoaxaca

#viveoaxaca #santacruzevents #culturalfestival #supportlocalyouth

Ballet de Seuss
2024-04-20 14:00, 2024-04-21 14:00 | Cabrillo Crocker Theatre, 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Ballet de Seuss
Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and 21, 2pm

In Concert features the fun children’s ballet “Ballet de Seuss” with other mixed classical repertoire. Special guests the Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center dance companies!

Performances: Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and 21 at 2 pm each day, Crocker Theater at Cabrillo College

TICKETS

Ballet de Seuss brings four different stories alive for us! Unlike most choreography, each segment begins with a word for word exerpt from their book.
The first story is The Cat in the Hat! It opens with these words. “The sun did not shine. It was too wet to play. So we sat in the house all that cold, cold wet day.”
Next we see Daisy-head Mayzie. “It’s hard to believe such a thing could be true, and I hope such a thing never hapens to you. But it happened, they say, to poor Mayzie McGrew.”
Gertrude McFuzz is our third tale, and it begins, “There was once a girl-bird named Gertrude McFuzz, and she had the smallest plain tail there ever was. One droopy-droop feather. That’s all she had”
The Sneetches story is the last we will see. “Now the Star-Belly Sneetches had bellies with stars. The Plain-Bellied Sneetches had none upon thars.”

Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair
2024-05-04 10:30 - 15:30 | Skypark Scotts Valley, CA, United States
Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair
Saturday, May 4, 10:30am-3:30pm
The Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair is a free community celebration aimed at broadening our understanding and appreciation for multiculturalism and diversity. Through various activities and experiences, we hope to build community connection with the unique cultures and traditions present in Scotts Valley and the surrounding areas.
Live Music, Dance, Grub, Fashion Show, Student Art, Booths to Explore
You can also find out more info on our website at https://www.scottsvalleymcf.com/

Food Truck Friday - Skypark
2024-05-31 17:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-28 17:00 - 20:30 | Skypark Scotts Valley, CA, United States
Food Truck Friday – Skypark
Last Friday of the month, 5-8pm
Join Food Truck A-Go-Go’s biggest community event the last Friday of each month at Skypark.
Food Truck Fridays feature

a beer and wine garden 100% benefiting SVEF
live music
face painting by Brenda
a great variety of food trucks and desserts!

Thanks to our very generous sponsor, Mari Rossi, and our partners at Scotts Valley Parks & Rec.
Something for everyone, come out and play!

Funk Night with The Joint Chiefs An Elks Charity Fundraiser
2024-06-01 18:00 - 22:00 | Santa Cruz Elks Lodge #824, 150 Jewell Street, Santa Cruz, 95060, United States
Funk Night with The Joint Chiefs, An Elks Charity Fundraiser
Saturday, June 1, 6-10pm
Bring your funkiest moves and join us for a night of fun and dancing at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge as we welcome The Joint Chiefs!
Doors open at 6 p.m. Music and dancing from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The first 100 guests will receive swag to help light up the dance floor!
All proceeds from this event benefit The Elks National Foundation Charity and Elk Childrens Charities. Tickets are $15 pre-paid, a limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $25. Book early!
21+ only
Fantastic fare from Christina’s Tacos and Catering will be available for purchase.
Stay Safe! We encourage use of Lyft/Uber, carpooling and designated drivers.
*Pricing for all Santa Cruz Elks events includes sales tax.

Pops Concert and FREE Street Party
2024-06-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St, Santa Cruz County, CA, 95060, United States
Street Party and Pops Concert
Saturday, June 8,
Pops Concert 7:30pm
Street Party with live music, food trucks, and costumes in front of Civic at 5:00pm
Join our Pops Concert, a tribute to legendary composer John Williams, and our free Street Party; it’s a Saturday evening extravanganza to mark the conclusion of another successful Symphony season and a chance to connect with our community. All are welcome to the 5 PM street party before the concert—no concert tickets required.
We’ll enjoy tasty bites from food truck favorites such as Pizza Bones, Taquizas, Sandwiches and Burgers, and more. Live music by local band Bagunça will have you on your feet and dancing with their irresistibly vibrant Brazilian beats!

Want to make the party even more fun? Wear a costume from a movie featuring the music of John Williams, and you’ll be entered into our costume contest! We’ll award prizes for the best adult and child costumes after concert intermission.
John Williams’ unforgettable movie scores have inspired countless young viewers with a lifelong love of orchestral music. At this concert, kids of all ages can experience the many ways that classical music inspires us. And the street party will highlight the enjoyment we have when we come together with other music lovers to support the arts in our community.
Bring the whole family to enjoy music from your favorite movies!
TICKETS: call Civic Box Office at 831-420-5260 or visit https://t.ly/blWeL

LEARN MORE: https://t.ly/TpPZC

Cinderella The Little Glass Slipper
2024-06-06 19:00, 2024-06-07 19:00, 2024-06-08 13:00, 2024-06-08 16:00 | Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center, 251-B Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Cinderella: The Little Glass Slipper

Thursday & Friday, June 6 & 7, 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 8, 1pm and 4:30pm

Join the International Academy of Dance as it presents Cinderella: The Little Glass Slipper.

“…a mesmerizing new show that seamlessly blends classic fairy tale charm with a contemporary dance extravaganza.

This spectacular production promises to transport audiences to a magical realm where ballet, tap, dance, hip-hop, lyrical, and jazz/contemporary styles unite to tell the timeless story of Cinderella.”

Tickets https://dancestudio-pro.com/tickets/dance4joy

Midtown Summer Block Party !
2024-06-14 17:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-21 17:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-28 17:00 - 20:30, 2024-07-05 17:00 - 20:30, 2024-07-12 17:00 - 20:30 | Midtown Square, 1111 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 95062
Midtown Summer Block Party
Fridays, June 14 – August 30, 5-8:30pm

After months of planning, it’s finally here! Event Santa Cruz, Midtown Summer Block Party, the official or unofficial start of summer here in Santa Cruz. We’re kicking it off with a bang every Friday.

Food by @watsonvillemunchiess, @crackedcookiessc, J & M Baking Bagels, and Scott Dawg-z Hot Dogs and more!

Off The Lip Radio Show hosted the live bands every week.
June 14th: Funkranomicon – Opener: Trianna (GTRI)
June 21st: TBD – The Cruzers – Opener: Ripatti & Rose
June 28th: Hijinx – Opener: Mo Cruz (Animo)
July 5th: The Money Band
July 12th: Santa Cruda
July 19th: The Joint Chiefs – Opener: Jake Nielsen
July 26th: Locomotive Breath
August 2nd: John Michael Band
August 9th: Cowboys After Dark
August 16th: Ribsy’s Nickel
August 23rd: Spun
August 30th: Alex Lucero Band

Juneteenth Celebration 2024
2024-06-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Laurel Park, 301 Center St, Santa Cruz, California, 95060, United States
Juneteenth Celebration 2024
Saturday, June 15, 12-5pm
Join us at Santa Cruz Juneteenth at Laurel Park for a vibrant celebration of African American heritage. Enjoy live music, basketball clinics, soul food, a parade – all honoring the spirit of Freedom. This is a FREE event for the Black community and its allies. Save the date and spread the word. We look forward to seeing you there!
Meet at 809 Center St, Santa Cruz; Meet at the Black Lives Matter Mural and parade to Laurel Park for the Juneteenth Celebration!
Parade to the park with our live 2nd line band. Bring your instruments and dancing shoes!
The parade route will be available soon!

Tannery World Arts Festival
2024-06-20 08:00 - 17:00 | The Tannery, 1060 River St #110, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Tannery World Arts Festival
Sunday, June 23, 1-5pm
On June 23rd from 1-5pm, Tannery World Arts Festival offers FREE public family-friendly performances outdoors at the Tannery Arts Center.
The festival includes performances by new and beloved Santa Cruz and Bay Area artists, including White Hawk Indian Council, Antara Asthaayi Dance, Raizes do Brasil Capoeira, Senderos, and more.
Artisans and vendors will be selling traditional crafts, wares, with food and beverages from Areparia831 and My Mom’s Mole.

The Tree & The Donkey Who Loved to Sing Cascada de Flores- El Abuelo
2024-06-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Boulder Creek Library, 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA, United States
Cascada de Flores- El Abuelo The Tree & The Donkey Who Loved to Sing
Thursday, June 20, 1:30-2:30pm
Acompaña a Cascada de Flores para vivir una historia bilingüe y participativa repleta de canciones, instrumentos musicales antiguos, polirritmos y dulces personajes de la música y la danza Mexicana. Se invita a las familias a cantar, bailar y jugar con hermosas canciones y bailes tradicionales.
Join Cascada de Flores for a bilingual and participatory story, The Donkey Who Loved to Sing, exploding with the song, ancient musical instruments, poly-rhythms and sweet characters of Mexican music and dance.
Families are invited to sing, dance and play with beautiful traditional songs and dances.

Food Truck Friday - Skypark
2024-06-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Skypark Scotts Valley, CA, United States
Food Truck Friday – Skypark
Last Friday of the month, 5-8pm
Join Food Truck A-Go-Go’s biggest community event the last Friday of each month at Skypark.
Food Truck Fridays feature

a beer and wine garden 100% benefiting SVEF
live music
face painting by Brenda
a great variety of food trucks and desserts!

June 28 – Fuel Up with Fantastic Food:
Rollin Snack Shack
Kuki’s Bowls
S.C. Eatery
Saucey’z
Scrumptious Fish & Chips
Tacos el Jesse
Taquizas Gabriel
Spontaneous Confections
The Cotton Candy Kid
Rock Out to Fire Peach!
More Fun for Everyone:
Face painting by Brenda’s Face Painting!
Support our schools at the SVEF Beer & Wine Garden.
Bring blankets or lawn chairs for extra comfort.
Friendly pups on leashes are welcome!

Boomeria Lives On!
2024-07-13 13:00 - 17:00 | St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Avenue, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
Boomeria Lives On!
Saturday July 13, 1 — 5pm
Boomeria lives on! Experience early music, swords, and dance at their best. Listen to pipe organ, brass players, crumhorn, viola, violin. Delight in watching historical sword play and Irish dancers while enjoying gourmet bites, wine, and other beverages.
Organists Extraordinaire, Santa Cruz Brass Quintet, Bonny Doon Baroque, Wings of Fire Irish Dancers, and others will perform for you and yours.
General Admission: $ 59.00
Artists: Bill Visscher, Bruce Sawhill, Jesse McMilan, Martin Gaskell ~ pipe organ; Santa Cruz Brass Quintet, Bonny Doon Baroque, Wings on Fire (Michael Murphy), Julie Horner
St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Avenue, Ben Lomond, California, 95005
