Against All Odds Film

Capitola Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, United States

Against All Odds Wednesday, April 17, 6:30-9pm Santa Cruz Black Film Series: Against All Odds: The Fight for The Black Middle Class SCPL is pleased to partner with Santa Cruz Black on their 2024 Santa Cruz Black Film Series to provide additional opportunities to watch and discuss these important films. B.L.A.C.K. On Screen is a five-documentary film series […]

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Event Series Dads Support Group

Dads Support Group

RC Fam Center 1205 Freedom Bl #B3, Watsonville, CA, United States

Dads Support Group Wednesdays 7 - 8pm Join us in this group of fathers where you will find a community to share the challenges and joys of being a father. The topics covered will be guided according to the needs and interests of the parents. The group will be relaxed, confidential, and facilitated by a […]

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The Last Stargazers

Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The Last Stargazers: True Stories and Adventures of Astronomy Wednesday, April 17, 7:30pm Astronomers adventure across the world’s highest mountains and to the literal ends of the Earth in the hopes of answering some of humanity’s oldest questions: Who are we? Where did we come from?” Are we alone? Along the way, they grapple with […]

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Santa Cruz County Youth Art Exhibit

Santa Cruz County Government Center 701 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Santa Cruz County Youth Art Exhibit Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm through May 3 Reception: Friday, May 3, 5-7pm More than 400 works of art created by Santa Cruz County students are on display at the Government Center on Ocean Street through May 3! The works are part of the 2024 Youth Art Exhibit, […]

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Event Series Tai Chi in the Library

Tai Chi in the Library

Aptos Public Library 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

Tai Chi in the Library Thursdays 10 - 11am Are you ready to experience the ancient art of Tai Chi amidst the serene ambiance of your local library? What is Tai Chi?  Tai Chi is a gentle, flowing martial art that originated in ancient China. It's known for its graceful movements, deep breathing techniques, and […]

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ASL Storytime Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley Library 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

ASL Storytime Scotts Valley Tuesdays, 11-11:45am, April 16 - July 30 Families are invited to a special ASL storytime celebrating Deaf History Month. We will read stories both out loud and using American Sign Language, sing and sign songs, and have lots of fun. Everyone, whether Deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing, is invited! Come […]

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Pixar Pictures at the Garfield Park Library – WALL-E

Garfield Park Library 705 Woodrow Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Pixar Pictures at the Garfield Park Library - WALL-E Friday, April 19, 3:30-6pm Pixar Picture Films for Friday afternoon Fun at Garfield Park Library! WALL-E, short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class, is the last robot left on Earth. He spends his days tidying up the planet, one piece of garbage at a time. But […]

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Creative Art Workshops for Teens

Scotts Valley Branch Library 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

Creative Art Workshops for Teens April 4 & 18: Gelli Printing May 2 & 16: Markmaking/collaging June 6 & 20: Basic Bookmaking July 11 & 25: Slow Stitching Join local artist Ruth Dailey at the Scotts Valley library for workshops where teens can learn new skills to express their creativity! Ruth has been creating art […]

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Be Natural Music at Pono Hawaiian Grill

Pono Hawiian Grill 120 Union St, Santa Cruz, CA, CA, United States

Be Natural Music at Pono Hawaiian Grill Wednesday, April 17, 4 - 8pm Be Natural Music will feature their youth Rock and Jazz bands at Pono Hawaiian Grill in Santa Cruz for two nights on Wednesday, April 17th and Thursday 4PM - 8PM. Local residents are invited to drop by, grab a bite, a drink, […]

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Event Series Dance Week Santa Cruz

Dance Week Santa Cruz

Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

Dance Week Santa Cruz Thursday, April 18 - Thursday, April 25, ALL Dancing Events Dancing in the Streets Thursday, April 18, 5:15-9:30pm Santa Cruz Dance Week kicks off on Thursday, April 18th with Dancing in the Streets!  Don’t miss out on the fun as we dance our way into an unforgettable week of movement and […]

Naturalist Night with Artist Erin Hunter

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Naturalist Night with Artist Erin Hunter Thursday, April 18, 6-7:30pm Join us this Thursday for a special Naturalist Night presentation from artist Erin Hunter. She will provide a behind-the-scenes look at her ambitious painting of California native bees and wildflowers currently on view in our exhibit, "The Art of Nature." Learn about her process from […]

Naturalist Night: Creating a Fine Art Painting

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Naturalist Night: Creating a Fine Art Painting – From Research to Exhibit Thursday, April 18, 6-7:30pm Erin Hunter is a science illustrator and fine artist with a graphic design background—and each of those roles influences how she approaches her pollinator-themed paintings. In this presentation, Erin will provide a behind-the-scenes look at her most ambitious piece […]

The Snow Queen

London Nelson Community Center 301 Center St, Santa Cruz, United States

The Snow Queen Friday & Saturday, April 19 & 20, time TBD There is still time to sign up for the Parks & Recreation's Children's Theatre Winter/Spring Production of The Snow Queen. Classes on Tues & Thurs March 5 - April 18 for 7 - 12 years old. Performances at the Center on April 19th […]

Santa Cruz County Youth Art Exhibit

Santa Cruz County Government Center 701 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Santa Cruz County Youth Art Exhibit Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm through May 3 Reception: Friday, May 3, 5-7pm More than 400 works of art created by Santa Cruz County students are on display at the Government Center on Ocean Street through May 3! The works are part of the 2024 Youth Art Exhibit, […]

Free
Event Series Discovery Zone Playgroup

Discovery Zone Playgroup through May

Boulder Creek Library 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

Discovery Zone Playgroup Fridays 10am - 12pm, through May A time for free discovery zone playgroup for children with a participating adult. Arrival and departure times are flexible. This is a drop-in early learning program, where there will be toys for developing and strengthening gross motor skills, as well as providing time for young children […]

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