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

Dan Frechette

 Fri, 07 Nov at 08:00 pm The Salty Otter Sports Grill USD 8

Handel’s Messiah

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 pm Holy Cross Catholic Church

Y2K25 International Live Looping Festival

 Fri, 07 Nov at 03:00 pm Santa Cruz Actors' Theatre USD 29 to 82

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

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

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

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

Earl Sweatshirt Tickets

Sat, 08 Nov at 09:00 pm The Catalyst Santa Cruz CA

Submerge w/ AGUAMAYYIM

 Thu, 06 Nov at 07:45 pm 402 Ingalls St #11, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

Kirby School Open House

 Sat, 15 Nov at 01:00 pm Kirby School Free

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

CLUB DUB ent Presents… 9th Prince & The WUTANG KILLA BEEZ!!

 Fri, 21 Nov at 08:00 pm THE CATALYST (upstairs) USD 23

Southern Culture on the Skids

 Fri, 07 Nov at 04:00 pm Moe's Alley

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 w/ Where's West?

 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

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

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

Lookout Santa Cruz 5th Anniversary Party

 Wed, 19 Nov at 06:00 pm Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History Free

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

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

Pan Handlers Union, Denney, Kitty Dearing, Jesse, Chuck 3 & Suzan Jayne, Billy, Stephen, & John.

 Sat, 08 Nov at 07:30 pm The Blue Lagoon

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

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents - L'Éclair w/ Marinero

 Tue, 11 Nov at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

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

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

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

Master Class: Theatrical Play, Staging Language and Poetry

 Thu, 13 Nov at 01:30 pm Digital Arts Research Center Free

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: Rebirth Brass Band

 Wed, 18 Feb 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

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

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

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

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

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 California Honeydrops

 Fri, 21 Nov at 04:00 pm The Catalyst

Back Alley Brass Band

Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm Vino By The Sea

Moe's Alley Presents: Monophonics

 Tue, 30 Dec at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

'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

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

Slack Key Guitar Workshop With George Kahumoku At The Pono Hawaiian Grill

 Tue, 18 Nov at 03:00 pm Pono Hawaiian Grill Downtown Santa Cruz, 120 Union Street USD 39

Tommy Emmanuel at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

 Thu, 23 Apr Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

Workshops With George Kahumoku, Jr And Daniel Ho At The Pono Hawaiian Grill

 Tue, 18 Nov at 03:00 pm Pono Hawaiian Grill Downtown Santa Cruz, 120 Union Street USD 66

Mania - The ABBA Tribute

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