Santa Cruz Parent

The Robber Bridegroom
2022-10-21 14:00, 2022-10-21 20:00, 2022-10-22 20:00, 2022-10-23 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Park Hall, 9400 Mill St, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
The Robber Bridegroom
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm; Sundays 2pm, September 23 – October 23
An evening at “The Robber Bridegroom” at Mountain Community Theater, Ben Lomond, CA! A production long in the works now here at last to enjoy!
Highly recommended! Featuring local actors of merit – each role personified with nuance and verve – and a live bluegrass band with friends Dan Mazer, Mark Becker, Kathleen Cata Fitzgerald, and Matt Bohn. The energetic cast delights with wit and wordplay. An enchanting production – from dastardly skullduggery to enthralling romance – all delivered with boundless exuberance!
Tix: https://m.bpt.me/event/5371141
Mountain Community Theater presents The Robber Bridgegroom at Park Hall in Ben Lomond, 9400 Mill Street, running weekends from September 23rd through October 23rd, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM and Sunday Matinees at 2 PM. Arrive a half hour early to join in the fun for a contra-dance lesson with the cast!
“Mountain Community Theater proudly presents The Robber Bridegroom – a bawdy, backwoods barn-dance and spicy gumbo of tall-tales, secret identities, and bald-faced lies. This American fairy tale is set in the mythical backwoods of 18th century Mississippi Territory, with haunting ballads, country dances, and foot-stomping fun.”

Pleasure Point Fall Sip & Stroll
2022-10-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Pleasure Point, Pleasure Point
Pleasure Point Fall Sip & Stroll
Saturday, October 22, 12pm – 5pm
Join us for our annual Fall Sip & Stroll right in the heart of Pleasure Point. Enjoy tastings of local beer + wine while you visit and shop our local small businesses.
Tickets $40
Check in begins at 12pm @ tasting location #1! Back in Shape Chiropractic, 3811 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz

Parents Night Out
2022-10-22 17:30 - 20:30, 2022-11-12 17:30 - 20:30, 2022-11-26 17:30 - 20:30, 2022-12-10 17:30 - 20:30 | Junebug’s Gym, 3910 Portola Dr, Ste 2, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Parents Night Out
2nd and 4th Saturdays, 5:30 – 8:30pm

Our February Parents Night Out dates have plenty of availability for sign ups! This 3-hour long event includes gymnastics activities, coach supervision, arts & crafts, and pizza for dinner. Call us at 831-464-2847 or stop by the gym to make your reservation!

Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Ages: 3-8 (must be potty-trained).

*Payment is due upon sign up to hold your child’s space*

Howloween Doggie Date Night
2022-10-28 19:00 - 23:00 | Anna Jean Cummings Park, 461 Soquel San Jose Rd, Soooquel, CA, 95073, United States
Howloween Doggie Date Night
Saturday, October 28, 7 – 11pm

Join us for a spooky evening at Anna Jean Cummings Park, 461 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel with our friends at Santa Cruz County Parks and WoofPack831 for Doggie Date Night!! Bring your dog and wear your costumes – you might even win a prize in our costume contest!

Join us for a spooky evening at Anna Jean Cummings Park, 461 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel with our friends at Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter and WoofPack831 for Doggie Date Night!!

Santa Cruz County Parks Community Events Calendar

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Witches Ball 2022
2022-10-29 19:00 | Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Hwy 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Witches Ball 2022
Saturday, October 29, 7pm – 1am
It’s time for the Witches Ball!!! Don your most fabulous frock for the best party of the year! Come join us at the Brookdale Lodge, the most haunted place in California …. if you dare! Vendors and multiple bars to tickle your fancy. Spellbinding witch hat and costume contest. Dance the night away to Redwood Groove. An exquisite time to be had by all! Party will be held both inside and outside.
Brookdale Cafe and Grill will be open for late night breakfast.
This event is known to sell out. Limited tickets may be available the day of the event. $35 in advance, $40 at the door. 21+ event.
11570 Hwy 9 Brookdale, CA 95007
Tickets: https://events.eventgroove.com/event/Witches-Ball-2022-63037

Grateful Dead Halloween Ball
2022-10-29 20:00 | Vets Hall, 846 Front St, Santa Cruz, 95062
Grateful Dead Halloween Ball
Saturday, October 29, 8pm
Get spooky with the China Cats’ legendary Grateful Dead Halloween Ball at the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Santa Cruz on Saturday, October 29, 2022 starting at 8:00 pm (doors 7:30).

Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5572690

One of the most affordable and off-the-hook awesome Halloween options in the County, revelers are invited from near and far to join this magical evening.
The China Cats are the premier Grateful Dead tribute band in Santa Cruz and the San Francisco Bay Area. Formed in 2008 as the band “Dough Knees,” by Scott, Roger, Steve, and original lead guitarist Theo Wilson, they regrouped in 2009 as the China Cats, brought Mike Owens on board as permanent drummer, and with Matt Hartle taking over the lead guitar chair in 2010, with the first appearance of the current lineup being on March 27, 2010 at the Catalyst in Santa Cruz. Since that time, the China Cats have played all over Northern California. Their annual Halloween costume ball is legendary, many fans dress up in Grateful Dead inspired costumes while others get creative in a variety of other ways. The band will perform in a vintage ballroom where there will be a costume contest at set break, there will be a Shakedown vending hall, and an outdoor courtyard for relaxing in the fresh air and socializing. Do not miss this epic psychedelic experience!
Read more about the event: https://slvpost.com/halloween-ball/

MCT Presents Now and Then
2022-11-18, 2022-11-19, 2022-11-20, 2022-11-25, 2022-11-26, 2022-11-27, 2022-12-02, 2022-12-03 and 4 more dates | Mountain Community Theater, 9400 Mill St, Ben Lomand, CA, 95005, United States
MCT Presents Now and Then
November 18 – December 11
NOW AND THEN
by Sean Grennan
Directed by Kathie Kratochvil
ALL PERFORMANCES OF THIS PLAY WILL BE HELD AT THE SANTA CRUZ ACTORS’ THEATRE
1001 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Tickets are now available here!
Performances will be Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, with Sunday Matinees at 2 PM. One “pay what you can” performance will be offered on Sunday, Dec. 4th at 8 PM. There will be a talk back on Sunday, November 27th after the performance.
Sometimes what happens after last call just might change your life. One night in 1981, just as Jamie is closing the bar where he works, a desperate last-minute customer offers him and his girlfriend Abby two thousand dollars to sit and have a drink with him. Who wouldn’t take it? As the trio swaps stories and Jamie considers the decisions he faces about his musical career and his future with his girlfriend Abby. the young couple begins to realize that this older man is unusually invested in their choices… and the reason he gives them is completely unbelievable. But when a very displeased second stranger arrives, the unbelievable begins to look like it just might be true. Now and Then is a heartfelt romantic comedy about the costs of the choices we make, and the people who make them with us.
Featured performers include Santa Cruz area veteran actors W. Scott Whisler, Sarah Kauffman Michael, Tiffany Cesarin and Paul Hughes, with scenic design by Larry Cuprys. Mountain Community Theatre is currently celebrating its 40thyear of bringing quality entertainment to Santa Cruz County. Masks are required for audiences at all performances.
Performance Dates

Friday, Nov. 18 @8 PM
Saturday, Nov. 19 @8 PM
Sunday, Nov. 20 @ 2 PM

Friday, Nov. 25 @ 8 PM
Saturday, Nov. 26 @ 8 PM
Sunday, Nov. 27 @ 2 PM

Friday, Dec. 2 @ 8 PM
Saturday, Dec. 3 @ 8 PM
Sunday, Dec. 4 @ 2 PM -and-
Sunday, Dec. 4 @ 8 PM

Friday, Dec. 9 @ 8 PM
Saturday, Dec. 10 @ 8 PM
Sunday, Dec. 11 @ 2 PM

The Nutcracker with LIVE ORCHESTRA! SCBT
2022-12-10 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-12-10 16:30 - 18:00, 2022-12-11 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-12-11 16:30 - 18:00 | Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St, Santa Cruz County, CA, 95060, United States
The Nutcracker with LIVE ORCHESTRA!
Saturday & Sunday, December 10 & 11, 1pm & 4pm
Experience the magic of the holiday season with Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker”. Celebrating 20 years at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium downtown, this holiday favorite is the only Nutcracker production in Santa Cruz county featuring a live orchestra. With 52 professional musicians conducted by Maestro Pamela Martin, over 50 local pre-professional dancers, and two world-class guest artists including SCBT alumni and Houston Ballet Principal dancer Melody Mennite as the Sugar Plum Fairy, there is truly no better way to experience the Nutcracker in Santa Cruz.
Performances are December 10th and 11th with two shows on both dates at 1:00pm and 4:30pm.
Tickets are available at SantaCruzTickets.com or under the tickets page at SCBT.org
Treat the whole family to this iconic holiday treasure!

Winter Fairytale Circus
2022-12-16 | Capitola Mall, Capitola, CA, United States
Winter Fairytale Circus
December 16 – January 1 (no showsDec 20, 21, 25)
The Flynn Creek Circus returns to Capitola Mall December 16 – January 1! Presenting an original holiday circus, a ‘Winter Fairytale’ featuring wild acrobatics, hilarious comedy and extreme skills.
The Woodsmen, the Fairy, and the Spring Sprite are just some of the colorful characters you will meet along the way. With an eclectic blend of multicultural folklore, this heartwarming tale speaks to the quiet darkness of Winter and the value of rest and reflection. Charming and inspiring, ‘Winter Fairytale’ is a memory making holiday event for the whole family.
For showtimes, details, and ticket sales, visit flynncreekcircus.ticketspice.com/winter-fairytale

Featuring wild acrobatics, hilarious comedy, and extreme skills, ‘Winter Fairytale’ is an original holiday narrative. The Snow Woman brings Winter and sends our heroes on an adventure of peril and discovery. Pegasus and his backend struggle to cooperate as the wild Snow Hares seed a revolution in the land. The Woodsmen, the Fairy, the Spring Sprite are just some of the colorful characters you will meet along the way. An eclectic blend of multi-cultural folklore, this heart warming tale speaks to the quiet of Winter and the value of rest and reflection. Charming and inspiring, ‘Winter Fairytale’ is the memory making holiday event for the whole family…
And if you’re not in the family way, we’ve got you covered with our outrageous, raucous and pretty much punk rock ‘Adults Only’ version at limited showtimes.
Lagunitas Beer, mulled wine, hot chocolate and light concession are available for purchase. Flynn Creek Circus is an all-human spectacle. Free parking for show attendees at the location.
SHOWTIMES
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Friday, Dec 16, 7pm – *Opening night special price
Sat, Dec 17, 3pm
Sun Dec 18, 1pm & 4pm
Mon Dec 19, 5pm
Thur Dec 22, 5pm
Friday, Dec 23, 3pm
Sat, Dec 24, 2pm
Mon Dec 26, 2pm & 5pm
Tue Dec 27, 2pm & 5pm
Friday, Dec 30, 3pm & 7pm
Sat, Dec 31, 1pm, 4pm
Sun Jan 1, 3pm
ADULT VERSION*
Sat, Dec 17, 7pm
Friday, Dec 23, 7pm
Thur Dec 29, 7pm
Sat, Dec 31, 8pm
CHARITY SHOWS: Wed Dec 28, 2pm & 5pm *
*OPENING NIGHT SPECIAL- Enjoy our opening night with a discounted pricing. All Table reservations are $25 off regular pricing. Cannot be combined with other offers. Does not apply to single seats or garden benches.
*ADULT VERSION- These special showings are for patrons 21 years or older. The performance will include adult comedy and subject matter. This is a different show from our family show.
*CHARITY SHOW- Tickets for Charity may be purchased by the public, donors and benefactors. Local businesses have donated blocks of tickets to charitable causes of their choosing. Special appearances may be included in the performance. If you would like to donate tickets to organizations in your community, please contact us at 707 684-2118

Celebrate New Year aboard the New Year's Holiday Lights Train
2022-12-26 18:30 | Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
New Year’s Holiday Lights Train

December 26-31

Bring in the new year aboard the New Years Holiday Lights Train. Ride vintage train cars beautifully decorated with holiday lights through the streets of Santa Cruz. Light-up hula hoopers and a live DJ will keep spirits bright and help bring in 2023 right. Continue the fun with your $7 MyBoardwalk Card, good for individual rides, arcades, midway games, and attractions.

Bring in 2023 in style. Ride vintage train cars beautifully decorated with holiday lights through the streets of Santa Cruz. Enjoy the entertainment of light-up hula hoopers and a live DJ. Continue the fun with your $7 MyBoardwalk Card, good for individual rides, arcades, midway games, and attractions.

Activities

Light-Up Hula Hoopers
Live DJ
Private Cars Available
Call to book

Buy tickets at https://www.roaringcamp.com/events#1391
