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Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair
2024-05-04 10:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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/

GroovaRoo Dance
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, 2024-07-27 13:30 - 14:30 | 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!

Food Truck Friday - Skypark
2024-05-31 17:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-28 17:00 - 20:30, 2024-07-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-26 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, 2024-07-19 17:00 - 20:30, 2024-07-26 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

La Cultura Cura!
2024-07-15 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
La Cultura Cura!

August 15-25

Get ready, Santa Cruz County! This August, the heart of Veracruz beats in our streets. Dance, music, and heritage collide in a vibrant cultural fiesta. From master classes to dazzling performances, immerse yourself in the healing power of Mexican folklorico arts.

Esperanza del Valle, Cabrillo College, and Universidad Veracruzana present: Por el Reforzamiento de la Identidad Cultural – Reinforcing Cultural Identity.
Read the blog post interview with Janet Johns and Ruby Vasquez that details their journey and vision.

From August 15-25, Santa Cruz County will pulsate with the vibrant traditions of Veracruz, offering residents and visitors alike a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in Mexican folkloric arts. This vibrant program offers something for everyone – whether you’re a seasoned dancer, a curious beginner, or simply an appreciator of rich cultural traditions. By bringing these art forms to schools, theaters, and community spaces, the conference aims to make the beauty of Mexican folkloric arts accessible to all of Santa Cruz County.
For more information on classes and performances, visit Esperanza del Valle.
You can expect these highlights:
Dance and Music Classes: Twenty-four Ballet Folklórico del Puerto de Veracruz dancers and five Nematatlin de la Universidad Veracruzana musicians will lead classes for youth and adults, from beginners to advanced practitioners. “We really want to encourage people to get out of their comfort zone and, instead of being a spectator, sign up and take a class,” urges Ruby Vasquez, emphasizing the event’s inclusivity.
School Workshops: The visiting artists will bring their expertise directly to local students, conducting workshops in selected PVUSD schools and after-school programs.
Gala Performances: Two distinct shows will showcase the diversity of Mexican dance and music. Ruby Vasquez explains, “If you attend the gala performance at the Mello Center, you’ll see ‘Rostros de Mexico,’ featuring dances and music from different states in Mexico. The following weekend at the Crocker Theater, ‘Raices del Pueblo’ will focus purely on the dances and music representing the state of Veracruz.”
Community Events: Free events like “Todos Bailan Su Son” and a community Fandango (a party where people get together to dance, to play and sing in a community setting) will invite everyone to participate in the joyous celebration of Mexican culture.
