Events

Tuesday Night Live Concert Series at the Santa Cruz Wharf May 9,  6 - 8pm We are looking forward to sunny days and live music at the Santa Cruz Wharf! Please sure to check out the first concert of the Tuesday Night Live Concert Series at the Santa Cruz Wharf on May 9th! The City […]

Tuesday Night Wharf Concerts 2nd Tuesdays 6 - 8pm, May 9, July 11, August 8, September 12 The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department, Economic Development and the Santa Cruz Wharf Tenants proudly present Tuesday Night Live at the Wharf Common's stage! Every 2nd Tuesday of the month from May through September join […]

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Summer Festival: The Book of Will July 8 through August 27 Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and the production of Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will. A play that […]

Capitola Twilight Concerts Wednesdays 6pm, June 21 - August 30 The Capitola Twilight Concerts are hosted on Wednesday evenings during the summer months. All concerts begin at 6 p.m.and take place at the Esplanade bandstand in Capitola Village. These free events are made possible by the generousity of our sponsors. For an opportunity to be […]

Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew July and August 2023 Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and its 10th anniversary of thrilling and imaginative theater. In one of Shakespeare’s most raucous […]

Cascada de Flores Presents: ¡Aqui-les va... un cuento! The Treasure of Aquiles Thursday, July 13, 4:30 - 5:30pm Come join the adventures of Achilles! Sing, dance and play with Cascada de Flores. "¡Aqui-les va... un cuento! The Treasure of Aquiles" is a bilingual, participatory and original story told with music, dance and you! Cascada de […]

The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Thursdays - Saturdays, 7:30pm, July 6 - 8 and 14 - 15 and 20-22 and 27-29;   2pm Sunday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 A sweeping score and powerful story! Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical. The musical begins as the bells of […]

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Summer Festival: The Book of Will July 8 through August 27 Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and the production of Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will. A play that […]

Live Music on the Boardwalk Colonnade Thursdays, 8:30 - 10pm, June 15 – August 10 Enjoy FREE Live Music Thursdays throughout the summer on the Boardwalk Colonnade! Come for the rides, stay for the entertainment! June 15  SANG MATIZ June 22  MAN IN BLACK June 29 EXTRA LARGE July 6  FAST TIMES July 13  SANTA CRUDA […]

Family Friendly Movie Nights Friday, dusk, July 14 & August 11 Join us for family-friendly movie nights under the stars this summer and fall. Family Movie Nights is a series of free outdoor movie events. Movies begin at dusk. Low back chairs, blankets and jackets recommended. No alcohol, please. Come early and bring a picnic […]

The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Thursdays - Saturdays, 7:30pm, July 6 - 8 and 14 - 15 and 20-22 and 27-29;   2pm Sunday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 A sweeping score and powerful story! Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical. The musical begins as the bells of […]

Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew July and August 2023 Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and its 10th anniversary of thrilling and imaginative theater. In one of Shakespeare’s most raucous […]

Free Movies on the Boardwalk Beach Fridays 9pm, June 16 - August 11 There's nothing like watching your favorite movies right on the beach with the the smell of kettle corn, corn dogs and saltwater taffy filling the air! Bring the family and your blanket or low-back chair and join us! June 16  THE LOST BOYS June […]

Daughters and Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam Saturdays, 10am - 12pm Strum Along every Saturday 10am -12pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Upcoming Uke Song List Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts   Sons of the Beach […]

Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew July and August 2023 Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and its 10th anniversary of thrilling and imaginative theater. In one of Shakespeare’s most raucous […]

The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Thursdays - Saturdays, 7:30pm, July 6 - 8 and 14 - 15 and 20-22 and 27-29;   2pm Sunday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 A sweeping score and powerful story! Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical. The musical begins as the bells of […]

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Summer Festival: The Book of Will July 8 through August 27 Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and the production of Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will. A play that […]

The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Thursdays - Saturdays, 7:30pm, July 6 - 8 and 14 - 15 and 20-22 and 27-29;   2pm Sunday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 A sweeping score and powerful story! Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical. The musical begins as the bells of […]