Performing-arts Events in Santa Cruz

Check out happening performing-arts events all around Santa Cruz, CA

Jeff Tweedy at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

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

Jane Monheit in Santa Cruz

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Pat Metheny in Santa Cruz

 Sun, 03 May at 07:30 pm Rio Theatre

Gimme Gimme Disco Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:00 pm 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

Tommy Emmanuel

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

Moe's Alley Presents: César Rosas (of Los Lobos) & Los Survivors

 Sat, 04 Apr at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley USD 46

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

 Thu, 07 May at 04:00 pm Cocoanut Grove

Unknown Mortal Orchestra

 Fri, 22 May at 04:00 am The Catalyst - Santa Cruz

Landon McNamara in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:30 pm The Catalyst

Moe's Alley Presents: Cimafunk

 Sun, 17 May at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley USD 35

Moe's Alley Presents: Mariachi El Bronx

 Wed, 06 May at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley USD 35

Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings - Celebrating The New Release "The Sky's the Limit"

 Sun, 19 Apr at 04:00 pm Moe's Alley USD 41

Moe's Alley Presents: Quique Neira w/ ELeNAH

 Fri, 17 Apr at 09:00 pm Moe's Alley USD 30

"Diamonds in the Rough" - Featuring the Music of John Prine

 Sat, 14 Mar at 07:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz

MicroMania Midget Wrestling: Santa Cruz, CA at Catalyst Club

 Wed, 18 Mar at 07:00 pm The Catalyst Club

You Should Be Dancing - A Tribute to the Bee Gees

 Fri, 17 Apr at 04:00 pm Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

Roy Rogers and The Delta Rhythm Kings

 Sat, 18 Apr at 04:00 pm Moe's Alley

Aloha California Tour: George Kahumoku & Kimo West

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz

The Trial of Spock: An Opera Workshop (Sunday, March 8)

 Sun, 08 Mar at 04:00 pm Recital Hall Free

Santa Cruz Premiere of SHUFFLE and Conversation with Filmmakers

 Wed, 18 Mar at 06:45 pm Landmark's Del Mar Theatre USD 16

TOP DOG FILM FESTIVAL

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:00 pm Rio Theatre USD 26

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents - The Third Mind

 Thu, 19 Mar at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley USD 42

Gary Bartz

 Mon, 20 Apr at 07:00 pm 320-2 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

Empty Nest and All The Rest

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:00 pm Santa Cruz High School

Moe's Alley Presents: The Alex Lucero Band "Heavy and Unkind Tour"

 Sun, 07 Jun at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley USD 24

Dance as Moving Art: Intro to Dancemaking & Storytelling

 Mon, 22 Jun at 09:00 am Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History USD 375 to 402

Bellydance Community Showcase

 Sat, 28 Mar at 03:00 pm The Crepe Place

Barnstorm Presents: Musical Theater Showcase (Sun. March 15 -MATINEE)

 Sun, 15 Mar at 02:00 pm UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100 USD 0 to 20

Arts Fishing Club Live At The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

Matt and Ben- Santa Cruz

 Fri, 13 Mar at 07:00 pm Santa Cruz Actors' Theatre USD 39

Barnstorm Presents: Musical Theater Showcase (Sat. March 14 )

 Sat, 14 Mar at 02:00 pm UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100 USD 0 to 20

Contra Dance- Caller: Mike Fynan; Band: Wildcat Mountain Ramblers

 Sun, 12 Apr at 02:30 pm Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange

Barnstorm Presents: Musical Theater Showcase (Fri. March 13)

 Fri, 13 Mar at 07:30 pm UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100 USD 0 to 20

Harmony Heart Song with Susie Ro (from UK)

 Sun, 22 Mar at 06:30 pm Yoga Center Santa Cruz USD 28

Katie Sontag guests at Sisters in Harmony Santa Cruz

 Thu, 26 Mar at 07:15 pm Yoga Center Santa Cruz USD 23 to 28

John Michael, Markus Yamamoto, Claire Valory, Avey Gonzalez & Ric Williams play The Crow's Nest

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:00 pm The Crow's Nest

UCSC Jazz Combos (Thursday, March 12)

 Thu, 12 Mar at 07:30 pm Recital Hall USD 0 to 12

Barnstorm Presents: Gloria by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (Sun. March 8-MATINEE)

 Sun, 08 Mar at 02:00 pm UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100 USD 0 to 20

Santa Cruz Flamenco

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:30 pm Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center USD 30 to 35

ShimmyMob 2026!

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm Downtown Santa Cruz

UCSC Concert Choir (Friday, March 13)

 Fri, 13 Mar at 07:30 pm Recital Hall USD 0 to 12

Contra Dance - Caller: Sarah Trop; Band: Larry Unger and Carolyn McCaskey

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:30 pm Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange

InterAct Open Mic with Featured Singer Kay Martin

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

WeShouldNeverMeet The Leviathans: Night 3

 Fri, 13 Mar at 07:00 pm Digital Arts Research Center Free

Alex & Justina and Honey Disposition @ The Crepe Place

 Sun, 08 Mar at 08:00 pm The Crepe Place

WeShouldNeverMeet The Leviathans: Night 1

 Tue, 10 Mar at 07:00 pm Digital Arts Research Center Free

InterAct Open Mic with Featured Poet IkeOluwapo Adegboye

 Tue, 17 Mar at 07:00 pm Satori Arts Free

Contact Flight School

 Thu, 02 Apr at 07:00 pm London Nelson Community Center

Stranger with the Truth

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm Satori USD 36

Smokin’ Word : Poetry Salon

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

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

 Thu, 02 Oct at 05:00 pm Santa Cruz Free

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

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