Arts events in Santa Cruz

Check out happening arts events all around Santa Cruz, CA

STICK MEN - Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuterr

 Tue, 09 Dec at 08:00 pm UCSC Music Recital Hall

Wintersongs with Kitka - SANTA CRUZ

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:30 pm Peace United Church USD 31 to 55

Lumina 2025 New Year's Eve party w/DJs, dancing,local artists & projections

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Santa Cruz Art Expressions USD 34

Mad Hatters Ball — Raíces y Cariño Gala

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm The 418 Project Free

Moe's Alley Presents: Anuhea w/ special guest Wehilei

 Thu, 18 Dec at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

11h hour Holiday Market - Downtown Santa Cruz

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 am 11th Hour Coffee

Inter|Act Open Mic Featuring Spoken Word Artist Jasmine Schlafke

 Tue, 16 Dec at 07:00 pm Satori Arts Free

Renegade Orchestra at the London Nelson Community Center

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm London Nelson Community Center USD 34

World Ballet Company: Swan Lake

 Sun, 08 Feb at 06:00 pm 307 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

Tantra Speed Date® - Santa Cruz! (Meet Singles Speed Dating)

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm Santa Cruz Yoga USD 49 to 125

Inter|Act Open Mic

 Tue, 06 Jan at 07:00 pm Satori Arts Free

Fermentation Basics

 Sun, 14 Dec at 10:00 am 94 Ranch View Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95064

Moe's Alley Presents: ORGŌNE w/ Andre Cruz & Chris Lujan

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

Moe's Alley Presents: Analog Dog w/ Trianna Feruza & The Heavy Hitters

 Sun, 25 Jan at 07:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

Winter Wonderland: Breakfast with the Grinch

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 am 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95062

Patricia Smith and Lynne Thompson: Poetry Reading, Conversation and Party !

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm Vino by the Sea Free

The Heeters (ft. members of The California Honeydrops) w/ Wasabi

 Sun, 14 Dec at 08:00 pm 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95065

Tantra Speed Date® - Santa Cruz! (Meet Singles Speed Dating)

 Sat, 10 Jan at 05:30 pm McPherson Studio USD 49 to 125

EBK Young Joc live in Santa Cruz

 Thu, 01 Jan at 06:30 pm Veterans Memorial Building USD 23 to 45

Moe's Alley Presents: Rainbow Girls w/ Bart Budwig

 Sat, 10 Jan at 09:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

Valerie: A Tribute to Amy Winehouse

 Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm Rio Theatre USD 45

Westside Author Talk with Andrea van de Loo

 Thu, 15 Jan at 06:30 pm 705 Woodrow Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5950, United States

Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes

 Sat, 27 Dec at 04:00 pm Moe's Alley

Submerge w/ KING KAIROS

Thu, 18 Dec at 07:45 pm 402 Ingalls St #11, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

Moe's Alley Presents: Marlon Asher w/ Eric Cotton & One Love Bomb

 Sat, 03 Jan at 09:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

13th Annual Winter Art Market at the Tannery Arts Center

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am Tannery Arts Center

Dream Inn Breakfast with Santa

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 am Dream Inn Santa Cruz USD 25 to 57

KINESPHERE: Axis Syllabus Deep Dive

 Fri, 02 Jan at 05:30 pm The 418 Project

She Adventures Film Tour

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:00 pm Rio Theatre USD 26

future forum ep. 10: ocean protection

 Tue, 16 Dec at 05:30 pm NextSpace Coworking Santa Cruz - Powered by Pacific Workplaces Free

Moe's Alley Presents: The Beat Farmers w/ Dirt Preachers Union

 Thu, 11 Dec at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

Emmylou Harris

 Sat, 18 Apr at 08:00 pm Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

Beats Antique at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

 Fri, 06 Feb at 08:00 pm Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

DENM in Santa Cruz

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

Irish Christmas in America

Wed, 10 Dec at 06:00 pm Resource Center for Nonviolence

Woodhouse Comedy Night - Comedians with Disabilites Act

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:30 pm Woodhouse Blending & Brewing Free

Iranian Choreography’s with Parya

 Sun, 14 Dec at 11:00 am 1515 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: AJ Lee & Blue Summit w/ Joe Kaplow (night 2)

 Sat, 24 Jan at 09:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

China Cats New Year's Eve Ball (Liquid Lights, Balloon Drop at Midnight)

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm The Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building

Intro to Jewelry: Metal Etching

 Sun, 21 Dec at 01:00 pm Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz USD 157

7th Annual New Year's Eve Celebration!

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm 1620 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2531, United States

Valentine's Tantra Speed Date® - Santa Cruz! (Meet Singles Speed Dating)

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm McPherson Studio USD 49 to 125

Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market - Sunday, DECEMBER 21

 Sun, 21 Dec at 10:00 am Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

New Years Eve Gathering in Gratitude 2026: A Night in the Rainforest

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm The 418 Project USD 34 to 215

Dreidel Painting!

 Sun, 14 Dec at 11:30 am Lúpulo

Warren Haynes at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

 Sun, 15 Feb at 08:00 pm Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

Drain, No Pressure, Haywire in Santa Cruz

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm Quarry Amphitheater

Concert II: Scovilleana – A celebration of Jon Scoville’s wondrous music

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:00 pm UCSC Music Center Recital Hall USD 13 to 45

Jordana in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 06 Mar at 08:00 pm The Catalyst

Mania - The ABBA Tribute

 Fri, 06 Feb at 04:00 pm Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

MxPx in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 23 Jan at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

Writing Group for 55+ at Garfield Park

 Thu, 15 Jan at 10:30 am 705 Woodrow Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5950, United States

Mark Hummel's Allstar Harmonica Blowout

 Sun, 22 Feb at 04:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

Bellydance Community Showcase

 Sat, 14 Feb at 03:00 pm The Crepe Place

Beats Antique in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 pm Rio Theatre

Los Lobos at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:30 pm Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

Summer Salt in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

Tommy Emmanuel at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

 Thu, 23 Apr Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

Tommy Emmanuel, Jack Schneider in Santa Cruz

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:30 pm Rio Theatre

Pat Metheny

 Sat, 02 May at 04:00 pm Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

Abby Holliday in Santa Cruz

 Sat, 21 Mar at 08:30 pm The Catalyst

The Elovaters, Shwayze, Jarv in Santa Cruz

 Sun, 22 Feb at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

Santa Cruz M**der Mystery: Catch the Killer!

 Fri, 11 Jul at 10:00 am 310 Locust St suite c USD 10 to 20

Nick Lowe at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

 Mon, 30 Mar Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

Mania: The ABBA Tribute in Santa Cruz, CA

 Sat, 07 Feb at 07:30 pm Rio Theatre

Nick Lowe, The Cactus Blossoms in Santa Cruz

 Mon, 30 Mar at 07:00 pm Rio Theatre

Smokin’ Word : Poetry Salon

 Sun, 17 Aug at 02:00 pm Sacred Mud Henna & Tattoo Free

The 418 Project Season Pass 2025

 Thu, 01 Jan at 12:00 am The 418 Project USD 162 to 1,069

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Santa Cruz

 Sun, 05 Oct at 11:00 am Verve Coffee Roasters USD 25

Jeff Tweedy at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

 Tue, 24 Mar at 07:30 pm Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

Community Heart Space and Breathwork - Santa Cruz

 Sun, 23 Nov at 11:00 am Santa Cruz Free

Parking Cristela Alonzo

 Sat, 28 Mar at 02:30 am Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

Create + Integrate

 Sun, 01 Jun at 06:00 pm Everyone's Music School at The Tannery Free

Cristela Alonzo

 Sat, 28 Mar at 02:30 am Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

California Coast Photo Workshop

 Wed, 10 Dec at 04:00 pm Santa Cruz California 95060

Beats Antique

 Thu, 05 Feb at 04:00 pm Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

Arts Fishing Club

 Thu, 21 May at 04:00 pm Live in the Atrium at The Catalyst

Beginner Stained glass Workshop

 Wed, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm Healing Arts Community USD 82

Tommy Emmanuel

 Fri, 24 Apr at 02:30 am Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

MANIA: The ABBA Tribute

 Sun, 08 Feb at 03:30 am Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

Art Date Night- Stained glass Worshop

 Sat, 07 Jun at 06:00 am Healing Arts Community USD 151

Drew & Ellie Holcomb

 Thu, 23 Apr at 03:00 am Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

Parking Drew & Ellie Holcomb

 Thu, 23 Apr at 03:00 am Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

Amazing Scavenger Hunt! - Hidden Gems of UCSC

 Sun, 03 Nov at 08:00 am 407 Porter-Kresge Rd USD 15

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 27 Nov at 05:00 pm Santa Cruz Free

Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market Holiday POP-UP!

 Fri, 05 Dec at 10:00 am Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

Parking Jeff Tweedy

 Wed, 25 Mar Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

Parking Warren Haynes

 Mon, 16 Feb at 04:00 am Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

Jeff Tweedy

 Wed, 25 Mar Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

Self-Care Exercises for Vitality and Balance (In-Person)

 Wed, 13 Aug at 12:00 pm Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center Free

Warren Haynes

 Mon, 16 Feb at 04:00 am Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

Nick Lowe

 Tue, 31 Mar Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

Tea & Oracle, Insightful Oracle Readings & Relaxing Art Studio Tour

 Mon, 24 Nov at 02:30 pm Studio Hozuki USD 55