Arts events in Santa Cruz
Check out happening arts events all around Santa Cruz, CA
17th Annual Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival 2025
Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Official Halloween Bar Crawl
Fri, 31 Oct at 05:00 pm
Santa Cruz
USD 15 to 36
💀 China Cats Halloween Spooktacular at the Santa Cruz Vets Hall 🌻
Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm
The Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building
Drive-By Truckers in Santa Cruz
Wed, 12 Nov at 07:00 pm
Rio Theatre
Haunted Cabaret 2025: Commemorating our roots
Sat, 01 Nov at 07:30 pm
1515 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95062
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes in Santa Cruz
Fri, 28 Nov at 08:00 pm
The Catalyst
Breakup Shoes in Santa Cruz
Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 pm
Moe's Alley
10th Annual Halloween Costume Ball
Fri, 31 Oct at 07:00 pm
German Cultural Center Santa Cruz
Sculpting with Color!
Sat, 01 Nov at 01:00 pm
London Nelson Community Center
USD 0 to 65
Built to Spill:: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 11/14 in Santa Cruz
Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm
Rio Theatre
The Floozies in Santa Cruz
Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm
The Catalyst
Kabaka Pyramid in Santa Cruz
Fri, 28 Nov at 09:00 pm
Moe's Alley
The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles' "Help!" and the Hits in Santa Cruz, CA
Fri, 28 Nov at 07:30 pm
Rio Theatre
🎻 Scotland's Breabach Live at Kuumbwa Jazz Center 🎻
Wed, 19 Nov at 07:30 pm
Kuumbwa Jazz
10-Minute Mediterranean
Sat, 15 Nov at 01:00 pm
1620 Seabright Ave
USD 32 to 47
Florence & the Machine Release Day Listening Party!
Fri, 31 Oct at 04:00 pm
939 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
Popovich Comedy Pet Rio Theatre Santa Cruz, CA
Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm
Rio Theatre
USD 18 to 34
Moe's Alley Presents: Spafford
Sat, 01 Nov at 08:59 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
Landscape Painting for Kids
Sat, 15 Nov at 02:00 pm
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
USD 18 to 34
Poetry on the Wharf with Marie Howe
Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm
Vino by the Sea
Free
The SpongeBob Musical (Sat, Nov 15 EVENING)
Sat, 15 Nov at 07:30 pm
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
USD 0 to 20
Barnstorm Presents: Musical Theater Showcase
Thu, 04 Dec at 07:30 pm
UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100
USD 0 to 20
Young Dubliners "Head For The Light Tour" w/ The Uninvited
Fri, 07 Nov at 09:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
The SpongeBob Musical (Fri, Nov 14)
Fri, 14 Nov at 07:30 pm
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
USD 0 to 20
The SpongeBob Musical (Fri, Nov 21)
Fri, 21 Nov at 07:30 pm
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
USD 0 to 20
Built to Spill:: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 11/22
Sat, 22 Nov at 07:30 pm
Rio Theatre
USD 56
A preview of A Christmas Carol
Mon, 10 Nov at 07:00 pm
Bookshop Santa Cruz
Wintersongs with Kitka - SANTA CRUZ
Sat, 13 Dec at 07:30 pm
Peace United Church
USD 31 to 55
Bullseye with Jesse Thorn 25th Anniversary Live Spectacular in Santa Cruz
Sat, 01 Nov at 08:00 pm
Kuumbwa Jazz
Inter|Act Spoken Word Open Mic Featuring James Lenfestey
Tue, 04 Nov at 07:00 pm
Satori Arts
Free
Y2K25 International Live Looping Festival
Fri, 07 Nov at 03:00 pm
Santa Cruz Actors' Theatre
USD 29 to 82
The SpongeBob Musical (Thurs, Nov 20)
Thu, 20 Nov at 07:30 pm
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
USD 0 to 20
Lookout Santa Cruz 5th Anniversary Party
Wed, 19 Nov at 06:00 pm
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
Free
The SpongeBob Musical (Sat, Nov 22 MATINEE)
Sat, 22 Nov at 02:00 pm
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
USD 0 to 20
Todd Snider
Fri, 07 Nov
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
Dia De Los Muertos Womens Ritual and Dance
Sat, 01 Nov at 05:00 pm
1102 Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-2317, United States
Yawanawá Women's Gathering w/ManxyVake & Kenetsãiny Yawanawã
Wed, 29 Oct at 08:00 pm
Santa Cruz Yoga
USD 61 to 120
The SpongeBob Musical (Sat, Nov 22 EVENING)
Sat, 22 Nov at 07:30 pm
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
USD 0 to 20
The SpongeBob Musical (Sun. Nov. 16 MATINEE)
Sun, 16 Nov at 02:00 pm
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
USD 0 to 20
Patterson Hood at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Wed, 12 Nov at 08:00 pm
Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Moe's Alley Presents: The Slackers w/ The Inciters + DJ Malamento (of The California Honeydrops)
Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
Trans Day of Remembrance 2025: The Sound of Holding On
Fri, 21 Nov at 05:30 pm
Resource Center For Nonviolence
Free
Fabulous Food for Your Holiday Feast
Tue, 04 Nov at 06:00 pm
Santa Cruz Seventh-day Adventist Church
USD 0 to 100
Whispers from your Soul | SoulCollage® Gathering in Gratitude
Sat, 22 Nov at 01:30 pm
Studio Hozuki
USD 55
DESTIN CONRAD - LOVE ON DIGITAL TOUR
Wed, 05 Nov at 08:00 pm
The Catalyst Club
November Rock Show
Sat, 15 Nov at 08:00 pm
The Blue Lagoon
"Hawaiian Waterfall" Paint & Sip on the Santa Cruz Pier
Sun, 09 Nov at 12:00 pm
Makai Island Kitchen & Groggery
USD 26 to 50
Mark Hummel's Allstar Harmonica Blowout
Sun, 22 Feb at 04:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
Ana Popovic at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Wed, 03 Dec at 07:00 pm
Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market - Sunday, NOVEMBER 16
Sun, 16 Nov at 10:00 am
Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Moe's Alley Presents: The Nth Power
Thu, 20 Nov at 08:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
Tantra Speed Date® - Santa Cruz! (Meet Singles Speed Dating)
Sat, 29 Nov at 05:30 pm
RaÃzes do Brasil
USD 49 to 140
Painted Mandolin with the Mojo Navigators Trio benefitting KSQD
Sat, 22 Nov at 06:30 pm
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
USD 34
Brian Jonestown Massacre at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Fri, 21 Nov at 08:00 pm
Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
USD 56
Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes
Sat, 27 Dec at 04:00 pm
Moe's Alley
Moe's Alley Presents: Rik Jam w/ Dalwayne + Selecta 7
Tue, 18 Nov at 08:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
DÃa de los Muertos: A Sacred and Joyous Celebration & Ofrenda Creation Ceremony
Sat, 01 Nov at 04:00 pm
3707 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95062
RCNV's 2025 Fundraiser: La Ofrenda — The Flames We Tend
Sat, 01 Nov at 04:00 pm
Resource Center For Nonviolence
USD 18 to 103
The SpongeBob Musical (Sat, Nov 15 MATINEE)
Sat, 15 Nov at 02:00 pm
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
USD 0 to 20
Catamaran Fall Issue Launch Event
Wed, 29 Oct at 06:00 pm
1050 River Street South #127 Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Tantra Speed Date® - Santa Cruz! (Meet Singles Speed Dating)
Sat, 10 Jan at 05:30 pm
McPherson Studio
USD 49 to 125
George Kahumoku Jr & Daniel Ho, The Pono Hawaiian Grill, Nov 18, 6:30 PM
Tue, 18 Nov at 06:30 pm
Pono Hawaiian Grill Downtown Santa Cruz, 120 Union Street
USD 34
Wreath Making at Sea to Sky Farm on Dec 7th
Sun, 07 Dec at 11:30 am
6040 Bonny Doon Rd
USD 85
EBK Young Joc live in Santa Cruz
Thu, 01 Jan at 06:30 pm
Veterans Memorial Building
USD 23 to 45
Eternal Stoke - The Chris Brown Legacy & Particle Fever Barney Barron
Thu, 06 Nov at 06:30 pm
Rio Theatre
USD 10 to 13
The SpongeBob Musical (Sun. Nov. 23 MATINEE)
Sun, 23 Nov at 02:00 pm
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
USD 0 to 20
Beats Antique
Thu, 05 Feb at 04:00 pm
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
Valentine's Tantra Speed Date® - Santa Cruz! (Meet Singles Speed Dating)
Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm
McPherson Studio
USD 49 to 125
Scotty Doesn’t know, an unofficial collaboration of Scotty Greathouse Art and Cheyanne Donald
Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm
Hotel Paradox Santa Cruz Ca
KINESPHERE: Axis Syllabus Deep Dive
Fri, 02 Jan at 05:30 pm
The 418 Project
Ana Popovic
Tue, 02 Dec at 04:00 pm
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
Tommy Emmanuel at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Thu, 23 Apr
Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Conscious Indulgence: Healthy Holiday Desserts
Tue, 02 Dec at 06:00 pm
Santa Cruz Seventh-day Adventist Church
USD 0 to 100
Mania - The ABBA Tribute
Fri, 06 Feb at 04:00 pm
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
Barnstorm Presents: At the Hands of Fire & Iron (Fri, Oct 31)
Fri, 31 Oct at 07:30 pm
UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100
USD 0 to 20
The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute
Thu, 27 Nov at 04:00 pm
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
Los Lobos at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Wed, 31 Dec at 08:30 pm
Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Writing Poems That Change the World with Poet and H.S. English Teacher Hannah Tool
Wed, 05 Nov at 04:00 pm
230 Gault St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2523, United States
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
Smokin’ Word : Poetry Salon
Sun, 17 Aug at 02:00 pm
Sacred Mud Henna & Tattoo
Free
The Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute
Sat, 29 Nov
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
The 418 Project Season Pass 2025
Thu, 01 Jan at 12:00 am
The 418 Project
USD 162 to 1,069
Patterson Hood & Craig Finn
Tue, 11 Nov at 04:00 pm
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
Amythyst Kiah in Santa Cruz
Mon, 10 Nov at 07:00 pm
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Parking The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Sat, 22 Nov at 03:00 am
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Sat, 22 Nov at 03:00 am
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles' "Help!" and the Hits
Sat, 29 Nov at 03:30 am
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz M**der Mystery: Catch the Killer!
Fri, 11 Jul at 10:00 am
310 Locust St suite c
USD 10 to 20
Create + Integrate
Sun, 01 Jun at 06:00 pm
Everyone's Music School at The Tannery
Free
Built To Spill
Sat, 15 Nov at 03:30 am
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
Brian Jonestown Massacre
Thu, 20 Nov
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
Built To Spill
Thu, 13 Nov at 04:00 pm
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
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
Todd Snider at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Sat, 08 Nov at 08:00 pm
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
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