Entertainment events in Santa Cruz
Check out happening entertainment events all around Santa Cruz, CA
Drive-By Truckers in Santa Cruz
Wed, 12 Nov at 07:00 pm
Rio Theatre
Moe's Alley Presents: Zepparella (Night 2)
Sat, 22 Nov at 09:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes in Santa Cruz
Fri, 28 Nov at 08:00 pm
The Catalyst
Handel’s Messiah
Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Wax in Santa Cruz
Sun, 23 Nov at 07:00 pm
The Catalyst
CunninLynguists in Santa Cruz
Fri, 12 Dec at 08:00 pm
The Catalyst
Downtown Santa Cruz Fall WINE WALK -November 2025
Sun, 09 Nov at 02:00 pm
Oswald
USD 34 to 50
UCSC Chamber Singers (Saturday, November 22)
Sat, 22 Nov at 07:30 pm
Recital Hall
USD 0 to 12
Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag: Popcorn & Pasties
Sat, 08 Nov at 08:30 pm
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
USD 34 to 45
(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes
Sun, 28 Dec at 08:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
Paddle Out Screening
Sun, 02 Nov at 06:00 pm
Rio Theatre
UCSC Wind Ensemble (Friday, November 21)
Fri, 21 Nov at 07:30 pm
Recital Hall
USD 0 to 12
The Aquabats! in Santa Cruz
Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm
The Catalyst
UCSC Jazz Combos (Saturday, December 6)
Sat, 06 Dec at 07:30 pm
Recital Hall
USD 0 to 12
Santa Cruz St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl
Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm
Santa Cruz
USD 0 to 36
Kabaka Pyramid in Santa Cruz
Sat, 29 Nov at 09:00 pm
Moe's Alley
UCSC Concert Choir (Friday, December 5)
Fri, 05 Dec at 07:30 pm
Recital Hall
USD 0 to 12
Tuskegee Airmen Vets Event Film and Panel Discussion
Sun, 09 Nov at 05:00 pm
The 418 Project
USD 0 to 109
Tribute to Bob Dylan
Fri, 21 Nov at 06:30 pm
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
USD 33
Kabaka Pyramid in Santa Cruz
Fri, 28 Nov at 09:00 pm
Moe's Alley
Extra Special Grateful Sunday
Sun, 02 Nov at 06:00 pm
1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Stickmen - featuring Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter
Tue, 09 Dec at 08:00 pm
UCSC Music Recital Hall
The Floozies in Santa Cruz
Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm
The Catalyst
Moe's Alley Presents: Kabaka Pyramid w/ special guests + DJ Moi (night 1)
Fri, 28 Nov at 09:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
Popovich Comedy Pet Rio Theatre Santa Cruz, CA
Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm
Rio Theatre
USD 18 to 34
ACE Northern California Holiday Party
Sat, 06 Dec at 10:30 am
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, California
Young Dubliners "Head For The Light Tour" w/ The Uninvited
Fri, 07 Nov at 09:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
Moe's Alley Presents: Zepparella (Night 1)
Fri, 21 Nov at 09:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
A Sonic Bouquet - The Tom Ralston Band
Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
USD 35
Delicate Steve in Santa Cruz
Wed, 19 Nov at 08:00 pm
Moe's Alley
The Chop Tops - Final Reunion Shows w/ Los Dryheavers, The Swillbillys & Astro Zombies (Night 1)
Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
The Lowtimers w/ Noelle & The Deserters + DJ Roody
Sun, 23 Nov at 03:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
UCSC Orchestra (Tuesday, November 25)
Tue, 25 Nov at 07:30 pm
Recital Hall
USD 0 to 12
Community Kirtan: A Chanting & Mantra Gathering with Hannah Lerch & Joss Jaffe
Mon, 03 Nov at 07:30 pm
3707 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95062
Submerge w/ AGUAMAYYIM
Thu, 06 Nov at 07:45 pm
402 Ingalls St #11, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
Master Class: Theatrical Play, Staging Language and Poetry
Thu, 13 Nov at 01:30 pm
Digital Arts Research Center
Free
Earl Sweatshirt Tickets
Sat, 08 Nov at 09:00 pm
The Catalyst Santa Cruz CA
Wintersongs with Kitka - SANTA CRUZ
Sat, 13 Dec at 07:30 pm
Peace United Church
USD 31 to 55
💥Matt Masih & The Messengers at ABBOTT SQUARE **SAT NOV 08**
Sat, 08 Nov at 06:00 pm
Abbott Square Market
Painted Mandolin with the Mojo Navigators Trio benefitting KSQD
Sat, 22 Nov at 06:30 pm
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
USD 34
Moe's Alley Presents: The Sam Chase & The Untraditional
Fri, 16 Jan at 09:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
Moe's Alley Presents: Jackie Greene (Night 1)
Fri, 30 Jan at 09:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
Hobo Johnson, Budman. in Santa Cruz
Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm
The Catalyst
Woodhouse Comedy Night
Thu, 13 Nov at 07:30 pm
Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
Free
The Expendables LIVE At The Catalyst, Santa Cruz
Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
Southern Culture on the Skids
Fri, 07 Nov at 04:00 pm
Moe's Alley
Kirby School Open House
Sat, 15 Nov at 01:00 pm
Kirby School
Free
Moe's Alley Presents: Dragon Smoke w/ Collectivity
Fri, 05 Dec at 09:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
Moe's Alley Presents: The Nth Power
Thu, 20 Nov at 08:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
🎻 Scotland's Breabach Live at Kuumbwa Jazz Center 🎻
Wed, 19 Nov at 07:30 pm
Kuumbwa Jazz
Destin Conrad at The Catalyst Santa Cruz
Wed, 05 Nov at 08:00 pm
The Catalyst Santa Cruz
Crow's Nest
Sat, 08 Nov at 08:00 pm
The Crow's Nest
The Chop Tops - Final Reunion Shows w/ The Swillbillys, The Inciters & Surf Creeps (Night 2)
Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 pm
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95065
Tantra Speed Date® - Santa Cruz! (Meet Singles Speed Dating)
Sat, 29 Nov at 05:30 pm
RaÃzes do Brasil
USD 49 to 140
Chasing Mavericks Film Screening
Thu, 13 Nov at 07:00 pm
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
USD 13 to 15
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
Salsa CRASH Course Cuban-style for Beginners (Partner Dancing)
Thu, 06 Nov at 07:00 pm
London Nelson Community Center
Inter|Act Spoken Word Open Mic Featuring James Lenfestey
Tue, 04 Nov at 07:00 pm
Satori Arts
Free
Lookout Santa Cruz 5th Anniversary Party
Wed, 19 Nov at 06:00 pm
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
Free
Y2K25 International Live Looping Festival
Fri, 07 Nov at 03:00 pm
Santa Cruz Actors' Theatre
USD 29 to 82
Pan Handlers Union, Denney, Kitty Dearing, Jesse, Chuck 3 & Suzan Jayne, Billy, Stephen, & John.
Sat, 08 Nov at 07:30 pm
The Blue Lagoon
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
UCSC Jazz Big Band with guest artist Benny Green (Sunday, December 7)
Sun, 07 Dec at 03:00 pm
Recital Hall
USD 0 to 12
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
::THE BOX:: w/ Djs exoComp, Requiem & Valentine ~ FREE FDARKWAVE DANCE PARTY
Sun, 02 Nov at 09:30 pm
923 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
(((folkYEAH!))) Presents - L'Éclair w/ Marinero
Tue, 11 Nov at 08:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
5 Rhythms Dance in Nature- Wild Moves- Moving with Magic- Santa Cruz Oceanside Sunset Session
Sun, 02 Nov at 03:30 pm
Santa Cruz St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Dynamic Fusion Bellydance with Jessica
Sat, 08 Nov at 12:00 pm
1515 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95062
WILD WEST COUNTRY NIGHT (SANTA CRUZ CA)
Sat, 22 Nov at 07:30 pm
The 418 Project
USD 10 to 55
Eternal Stoke - The Chris Brown Legacy & Particle Fever Barney Barron
Thu, 06 Nov at 06:30 pm
Rio Theatre
USD 10 to 13
Trans Day of Remembrance 2025: The Sound of Holding On
Fri, 21 Nov at 05:30 pm
Resource Center For Nonviolence
Free
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
Pop the Balloon Speed Dating [Vendors Welcome]
Wed, 20 Aug at 05:00 pm
Santa Cruz
Free
Delicate Steve at Moes Alley
Wed, 19 Nov at 08:00 pm
Moes Alley
Moe's Alley Presents: Anuhea w/ special guest Wehilei
Thu, 18 Dec at 08:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
Bellydance Community Showcase
Sat, 22 Nov at 03:00 pm
The Crepe Place
Mark Hummel's Allstar Harmonica Blowout
Sun, 22 Feb at 04:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
L'eclair at Moes Alley
Tue, 11 Nov
Moes Alley
Moe's Alley Presents: Rik Jam w/ Dalwayne + Selecta 7
Tue, 18 Nov at 08:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
Justin Bieber Dance Party
Thu, 13 Nov at 04:00 pm
Live in the Atrium at The Catalyst
Moe's Alley Presents: The Heeters (ft. members of The California Honeydrops)
Sun, 14 Dec at 08:00 pm
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95065
Valentine's Tantra Speed Date® - Santa Cruz! (Meet Singles Speed Dating)
Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm
McPherson Studio
USD 49 to 125
Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes
Sat, 27 Dec at 04:00 pm
Moe's Alley
California Honeydrops at The Catalyst Santa Cruz
Sat, 22 Nov at 09:00 pm
The Catalyst Santa Cruz
CLUB DUB ent Presents… 9th Prince & The WUTANG KILLA BEEZ!!
Fri, 21 Nov at 08:00 pm
THE CATALYST (upstairs)
USD 23
Daniel Tosh at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Tue, 25 Nov at 07:00 pm
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Southern Culture On The Skids
Fri, 07 Nov
Moe's Alley
Winter Wonderland: Holiday Market
Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 am
979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95062
(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: AJ Lee & Blue Summit (night 2)
Sat, 24 Jan at 09:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
Apricot Court FREE In-store Performance!
Sun, 09 Nov at 03:00 pm
939 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
Acoustic Groove Master Jack West
Fri, 20 Feb at 07:00 pm
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
USD 15 to 29
Tantra Speed Date® - Santa Cruz! (Meet Singles Speed Dating)
Sat, 10 Jan at 05:30 pm
McPherson Studio
USD 49 to 125
Dance on Friday 11/21 @ The Crow's Nest w/The Ten O'Clock Lunch Band
Fri, 21 Nov at 08:00 pm
The Crow's Nest
The California Honeydrops
Fri, 21 Nov at 04:00 pm
The Catalyst
'Ukulele Workshop With Daniel Ho At The Pono Hawaiian Grill
Tue, 18 Nov at 04:30 pm
Pono Hawaiian Grill Downtown Santa Cruz, 120 Union Street
USD 39
Color Green
Tue, 11 Nov at 04:00 pm
The Crepe Place
Moe's Alley Presents: Monophonics
Tue, 30 Dec at 08:00 pm
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
Back Alley Brass Band
Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm
Vino By The Sea
Matt Masih & The Messengers 🎉NEW YEARS EVE🎉 at Crows Nest
Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm
The Crow's Nest
KINESPHERE: Axis Syllabus Deep Dive
Fri, 02 Jan at 05:30 pm
The 418 Project
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