Live Music on the Boardwalk Colonnade
2023-07-06 20:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Beach Boardwalk, CA, United States
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
July 20 TSUNAMI BAND
July 27 THE DEADLIES
Aug. 3 4TO PRESTIGO
Aug. 10 PACIFIC ROOTS

Junior and Little Ranger Programs
2023-07-07 00:00 | CA, United States
Junior and Little Ranger Programs
June through August
Hey parents! Are you looking for FREE childcare this summer? Have your 7 – 12 year olds join us for Junior Ranger Programs where they can explore the natural world through projects, experiments, art, nature journaling, and more! Junior Ranger programs are happening in parks all across our region so don’t miss out!

Join us to connect with California State Parks and earn prizes!

Register
Sunset State Beach: Little Rangers and Junior Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers and Junior Rangers
Santa Cruz Mission: Junior Rangers
New Brighton State Beach: Little Rangers and Junior Rangers
Natural Bridges: Little Rangers and Family Rangers
Half Moon Bay: Junior Rangers

The Art of Nature
2023-07-07, 2023-07-08 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
The Art of Nature
March 11 – May 14, Tuesday – Friday| 11am – 4pm; Saturday – Sunday | 10am – 5pm

Scientific illustration brings to life the wonders of nature, from diminutive sea slugs to vast habitats. Explore the beauty and fine details of the world around us in the special exhibit featuring works from over 40 local artists in a variety of mediums, all sure to inspire curiosity and deepen connections with science and nature.
The Museum has been exhibiting science illustration since 1989 and this beloved annual show is guaranteed to appeal to lovers of both science and art.
Adults: $4
Seniors (60+): $2
College Students: $2
Youth (under 18): Free
Members: Free
Admission is free the First Friday of every month.

Dive into our beloved ‘The Art of Nature’ exhibit, an annual celebration of scientific illustration. Featuring artwork from 46 local artists across various mediums, this exhibit brings the wonders of nature to life in remarkable detail.

This year’s showcase is one you won’t want to miss!

Learn more: https://loom.ly/qnLtC_Q

Support Stuff the Bus
2023-07-07 08:00 - 17:00 | CA, United States
Support Stuff the Bus
Donations: July 1 – August 1
Stuffing Event: August 5, 10am – 1pm
For over 13 years, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education and the United Way of Santa Cruz County have teamed up to Stuff the Bus!
From July 1st to August 1st, you can help us reach our goal of providing backpacks and essential school supplies to over 2,800 students experiencing homelessness and other hardships.
Your gift of $25 = 1 new backpack & essential school supplies. Together, we can promote learning, self-esteem, and a sense of belonging for students in our community!
Follow this link: www.unitedwaysc.org/stb
It’s More Than A Backpack
When a student walks into the classroom with the school supplies they need, they can focus on what really matters – learning! The Santa Cruz County Office of Education and United Way of Santa Cruz County share the goal of wanting local students to go to school confident and ready to learn!
The County Office of Education estimates that over 2,800 K-12 students are currently experiencing homelessness or extreme hardship in Santa Cruz County.
This year’s Stuff The Bus aims to fill over 2,800 backpacks with new school supplies for each student in time for the upcoming school year! Join us and send students back to school with the tools they need to succeed as we promote learning, encourage positive self-esteem, and ensure youth stay in school.

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
2023-07-07 08:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-08 08:00 - 20:00 | Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Thursday – Saturday, October 13 – 15

The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We are forever grateful to the loyal attendees, field trip leaders, workshop presenters, keynote speakers, local businesses, government municipalities, local non-profit organizations, and an army of volunteers who have helped to put on the festival throughout the years.
Monterey Bay has a unique natural landscape and a diversity of birds. We want to continue to highlight the magnificence of our region and create a hub where people of all backgrounds feel included and eager to explore the magical world of birds. You can look forward to interactive workshops and field trip options throughout the many communities of Monterey Bay. This festival will be full of fun community connections, food, music, and a keynote speaker.

Check out this amazing schedule: https://www.birdschoolproject.org/3day-festival-schedule

New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
2023-07-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom, CA, United States
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday, 11am – 12:30pm, beginning June 17
This support group is for parents who have experienced stillbirth or early infant loss. Our group is here to provide support and connection to parents as we know losing a baby can be an isolating and devastating experience. This group is led by trained peer facilitators who have also experienced infant loss.<
Our groups are 90 minutes (1.5 hours) in length. The first ~30 minutes is providing information, education, and establishing group guidelines. The next ~60 minutes is “talk time,” in which group members share and talk with each other. Group members must be present for the group guidelines before joining in the discussion or “talk time.”
Register at http://bit.ly/FindSupportGroup

Westside Marketplace and Food Trucks
2023-07-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Wrigley Building Parking Lot, 2801 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Westside Marketplace and Food Trucks
First Sundays 11am – 5pm

The Westside Marketplace on the first Sundays of the month is where local art, handmade and vintage shopping meet delicious food! This collaboration between Food Trucks A Go Go and the Santa Cruz Mountains Makers Market presents a great mix of creators of all kinds! There is also live music at each event, with Superblume performing.
The outdoor market is at the Old Wrigley Building parking lot, 2801 Mission St., on the Westside. Rain dates are scheduled for the following Sundays.
Come hungry to sample an amazing array of food from the food vendors and shop local with 40 artists, makers and vintage sellers at this monthly event.
The Market is free to attend and is 100% local.
For more info: www.foodtrucksagogo.com.
FREE admission!
FREE & easy parking!
Friendly leashed pups are welcome!

Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
2023-07-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

First Fridays of the Month, 11am – 4pm

Hey! Free day! Pop-on by for a dose of nature connectedness.

Access to the Museum is for everyone, which is why we offer free admission every month on the first Friday. Join us.

July Park & Recreation Events
2023-07-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-08 09:00 - 12:00 | City of Santa Cruz, CA, United States
July Park and Recreation Events

Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant, and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation.

The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department has planned a variety of free events throughout the month of July!

We hope to see you there!

Friday, July 7, 1 – 3pm Cheer Little Guards in The Big Swim
Saturday July 8, 9 – 12pm Archery/Info Demo Day, Delaveaga Park
Free Swing Dancing at the Santa Cruz Wharf Stage, 2 – 5pm
Tuesday July 11, 9:30 – 11:30am, San Lorenzo River Walk
Live Concert with the Joint Chiefs, SC Wharf Stage 6 – 8pm
Thursday July 13, 9:30 – 11:30am, Guided San Lorenzo River Walk
Friday, July 14, Backstage Civic Auditorium Tour
Teen Glow in the Dark Beach Party – 10pm Main Beach
Saturday, July 15, 1 – 3pm, A Day in Laurel Park
Wednesday, July 26, 1 – 3pm, Free Open Bowls followed by ice cream
Saturday July 29, 9am, Tree Walk with Arborist Leslie Keedy

Rhonda Appleseed and the Tree that Learned How to Speak
2023-07-07 13:30 - 14:30 | Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Rhonda Appleseed and the Tree that Learned How to Speak
Friday, July 7, 1:30 – 2:30pm
Join us for the story of Rhonda Appleseed, who, like her ancestor Johnny Appleseed, spreads her love for trees and for the environment in this fun and exciting production!

Friday Pet Food Pantry
2023-07-07 15:00 - 17:00 | SPCA, CA, United States
Friday Pet Food Pantry
Fridays 2-5pm
Just a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm!
Donate anytime!

Try Delicious Lavendar Shortbread
2023-07-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Homeless Garden Project, 1338 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Try Delicious Lavendar Shortbread
Friday, July 7, 5 – 8pm
July 7th is First Friday! Join us at our downtown Santa Cruz Homeless Garden Project store for music, food, and art, including samples of our delicious lavender shortbread! Our featured artist this month is Bruce Mello, a local photographer and poet.
Live music by Ben James.
Homeless Garden Project Santa Cruz: 1338 Pacific Avenue, open daily from 11-6.
The Homeless Garden Project provides job training, transitional employment and support services to people experiencing homelessness. Integrated with our employment and training program, we operate a community education and volunteer program that serves 2,500 people in a typical year. Our programs take place in our organic farm and in related enterprises.
“In the soil of our urban farm and garden, people find the tools they need to build a home in the world.”

Watsonville Summer Concert Series Music in the Plaza
2023-07-07 18:00 - 20:00 | City Plaza Park Watsonville, Main St, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Watsonville Summer Concert Series Music in the Plaza
1st & 3rd Fridays 6 – 8pm, June 16 – September 1
Ready to dance the night away? Our summer outdoor Music in the Plaza concert series is back and will feature a variety of bands to help you get your groove on! Grab a bite at our downtown restaurants and join us for the music from 6 – 8 PM on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month throughout the summer.

The Hunchback Of Notre Dame
2023-07-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Cabrillo Crocker Theatre, 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
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 Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. A full choir sets the scene as the bell-ringer, Quasimodo, observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Convinced by his uncle and caretaker that he must stay hidden because of his physical appearance, Quasimodo longs to experience life out in the world. Defying his uncle, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the compassionate and brave Romani dancer, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit though – Captain Phoebus, fresh from the battlefront and looking to forget the horrors of war — is equally enthralled by Esmeralda. These three characters, each outcasts in their own way, are thrust into turmoil when Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma people. As Frollo’s anger rages higher and pushes events toward fiery consequences, Quasimodo, Esmeralda, and Phoebus must shatter the confines society has trapped them in to save each other. A sweeping score and powerful story make “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” an instant classic.

Matilda the Musical
2023-07-07 20:00 - 2023-07-09 20:00 | Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Hwy, Morgan Hill, CA, 95037, United States
Matilda the Musical
Friday & Saturday 8pm, June 23 – July 15
Sunday 2pm, June 25 – July 9
SVCT entertains, enlightens, engages, and inspires through the magic of live theater with “Matilda the Musical.”
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, Miss Honey. Meanwhile the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and loves thinking up new punishments for children who don’t conform. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Tickets: https://www.ticketor.com/svct/

Free Movies on the Boardwalk Beach
2023-07-07 21:00 | Beach Boardwalk, CA, United States
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 23 MAMMA MIA!
June 30 SPACE JAM
July 7 LABYRINTH
July 14 SELENA
July 21 MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU
July 28 TOP GUN: MAVERICK
Aug. 4 SHREK
Aug. 11 THE NEVERENDING STORY

Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
2023-07-08 08:00 | Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, 95003, United States
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
Saturdays 8am-12pm, year round, rain or shine
Voted America’s Favorite Farmers Market in California
In 2011, 2012, and 2013 our farmers markets were voted “America’s Favorite Farmers Market in California.” Additionally, Coastal Living Magazine named the Aptos Farmers Market one of “The Coast’s Best Farmers Markets.”
Market customers appreciate the bountiful selection of top quality produce and specialty foods as well as the opportunity to connect with the farmers and vendors who produce it. Ninety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses, locally produced olive oil, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces, organic juices, handmade sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon, artisan breads and baked goods, organic honey, mushrooms, sprouts and microgreens, farm fresh eggs, flowers, potted plants, seedlings, herbs, and an unsurpassed selection of certified California grown fruits, vegetables and nuts.
Additional Market Attractions
Professional sharpening services are available for knives and gardening tools year round.
Our other Markets: Carmel, Del Monte, Monterey

Westside Farmers Market
2023-07-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Westside Farmers Market, Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Westside Farmers Market
Saturdays 9am – 1pm, year round

The Westside Farmers’ Market takes place every week, year round at the corner of Hwy 1 and Western Drive, situated on the northern edge of Santa Cruz’s greenbelt. This market serves the communities of the west-end of Santa Cruz including Bonny Doon, the North Coast and the UCSC Campus. It is just a hop, skip and a jump from Downtown.
Foodies Unite
This market is proud to have been named best market by the Santa Cruz Metro’s, “Peoples Poll” multiple times. The market showcases a great selection of 100% certified organic produce, artisan foods, wine, body products, tinctures, sustainable seafood, pasture raised meats, flowers and eggs along with cook-to-order cuisine, live local music and full espresso bar operated by up-and-coming Santa Cruz-based roaster 11th Hour Coffee.
With easy access and an abundance of free parking, this market makes for a convenient and celebratory Saturday morning outing.

Thrift Store 2nd Saturday Sales
2023-07-08 09:00 - 15:30 | Grey Bears, 2710 Chanticleer Ave, SantaCruz, CA, 95062, United States
Thrift Store 2nd Saturday Sales
2nd Saturdays, 9am – 3:30pm

Thrift Store 50%-Off Sale

3/11/2023
9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
2023-07-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Beach behind Crow’s Nest, CA, United States
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 – Paul Ruiz – paulatthebeach@hotmail.com m

Free Harbor Water Taxi
2023-07-08 11:00 - 18:00 | Santa Cruz Harbor, 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Free Harbor Water Taxi
All Summer Weekends, 11am – 6pm

The free, inner-harbor water taxi is back in service for the summer!

The water taxi will operate between 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, on summer weekends and holidays through Labor Day.

Passengers may be picked up and dropped off at the following locations:

X1 Gate
AA Dock
Launch Ramp

For more information including a map of all the pick-up & drop-off locations visit our website at: https://www.santacruzharbor.org/harbor-water-taxi/

LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure
2023-07-08 11:00 - 18:00 | LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Bay Area, 870 Great Mall Dr, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure
Saturday, July 8 – 23, 11am – 6pm
Captain Brickbeard’s ship has crashed and he’s on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the “Ye Olde Treasure Map” to scope out all of the hidden treasure locations throughout the attraction and earn an awesome prize fit for a pirate. Do you have what it takes to become a pirate? Join the hunt this Summer!
Aspiring Pirates can also:
Help build the LEGO Pirate Ship or build a Pirate Pet in the Creative Workshop Take a Pirate selfie and show us your best aaarrrggghhh face! Become a Pirate in the Pirate Training Academy Create a ship on wheels and set sail down our Build & Test Ramp Go on a swashbuckling adventure in Pirate Adventure Island Scavenger hunt in MINILAND Bay Area …and more!
Guests will receive a LEGO pirate hat, and LEGO pirate pop badge upon completion of the quest (while supplies last).
So, immerse yourself in a hearty world of LEGO Pirates and see if you have what it takes to conquer the hunt for the golden treasure!
(Adults must be accompanied by a kid to enter the attraction, and kids must be accompanied by an adult to enter the attraction. Please visit the website for last entry time for each day and the most up-to-date operating hours.)

The Writing on the Wall at the Davenport Jail
2023-07-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Davenport Jail, 70 Center St, Davenport, CA, 95060, United States
The Writing on the Wall at the Davenport Jail
Open Saturdays, 12 – 3pm, On view until July 8
We are excited to announce the reopening of The Writing on the Wall at the Davenport Jail (70 Center St, Davenport)
The Writing on the Wall, a collaboration between Hank Willis Thomas and Dr. Baz Dreisinger, is a traveling exhibition of essays, poems, letters, stories, diagrams, and notes written by individuals from around the world experiencing incarceration.
The installation’s design references the palimpsest-like writings on the walls of prison cells, providing a spatial context for visitors and immersing them in the words of the incarcerated.
Another version of the project can be seen at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH), which occupies the site of the former county jail. At both locations, the installation invites us to reconsider the relationship between museoloqical spaces and sites of incarceration in Santa Cruz and beyond.
Save the dates! Join us on July 7 and 8 for related public programming:
July 7, 6-7 PM: Museums and Prisons: A Conversation with Dr. Baz Dreisinger, Devon Simmons, and Matthew Wilson at the MAH
July 8, 1-2:30 PM: Closing Weekend at the Davenport

Glimpses of World History Series
2023-07-08 13:00 - 14:00 | La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, 95076, United States
Glimpses of World History Series to Begin at La Selva Beach Branch Library

Second and fourth Saturdays in January, February, and March, 1 – 2

Dr. Robert Strayer, Ph.D of European and African History, presents a series of six illustrated talks dealing with particular topics in world history and their implications for the present. These free events take place from 1 – 2:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays in January, February, and March at the La Selva Beach Branch Library, 316 Estrella Ave. The first event in the series on January 14th, “In the Beginning: 95% of the Human Story” covers the Paleolithic Era.
Adults and Teens 12 – 18
Visit the Library’s calendar of events for more information: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10008414

Dungeons & Dragons Mini Figure Painting with The Puppetry Institute
2023-07-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Dungeons & Dragons Mini Figure Painting with The Puppetry Institute
Saturday, July 8, 1 – 4pm
Come paint the Dungeons & Dragons character of your imagination! We’ll provide the mini figures and paint, and you’ll bring the creativity.
Not sure where to start? Get expert assistance from The Puppetry Institute.
Teens 12-18 only.
Registration required.

Bastille Day at the Boomeria Organ and Brass Extravaganza
2023-07-08 13:00 - 17:00 | Santa Cruz Baroque, 60 Verde Dr., Bonny Doon, CA, 95060, United States
Bastille Day at the Boomeria Organ and Brass Extravaganza
Saturday, July 8, 1 – 5pm

Celebrate Bastille Day at the Boomeria Organ and Brass Extravaganza! Featuring captivating music, dance performances, and exquisite wines.

Our annual celebration of Bastille Day, replete with wine, dance, and music of ages past is not to be missed! Join us on July 8, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the stunning Chapel Royale in Bonny Doon.

Preston Boomer’s unique estate in the Bonny Doon redwoods houses a large Baroque-style, tracker-action pipe organ, on which expert organists will perform their art. Santa Cruz Brass Ensemble and the Bonny Doon Baroque consort provide additional musical delights, including Martin Gaskell’s Ceremonial Music for Organ and Brass.

Costumed Baroque-era dancing adds to the spectacle. Inquisitive minds can satisfy their curiosity about the organ’s workings with our ‘organ crawl’ into the depths of the beast while in full play. Delicious snacks and fine wines complete the festivities.

Your attendance supports our annual operations and the future of Baroque music in Santa Cruz. Help us continue to bring musical excellence to our community and make next year’s concert season the best yet!

Tickets are $59 presale and $70 at the door.

For more information, visit SCBAROQUE.ORG or contact General Manager Kate Smit at manager@santacruzbaroquefestival.org or 831.457.9693.

GroovaRoo Dance
2023-07-08 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!
