Arts events in Santa Cruz, CA

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Lotus Lab Presents Dissolv, DRMWVR, Sakiya & Liquid Sunshine
Fri, Mar 13, 8:00 PM
Santa Cruz · The Catalyst
Lotus Lab Presents Dissolv, DRMWVR, Sakiya & Liquid Sunshine
Fri, Mar 13, 8:00 PM
Santa Cruz · The Catalyst
UCSC Chamber Singers (Saturday, March 14)
Sat, Mar 14, 7:30 PM
Santa Cruz · Recital Hall
UCSC Chamber Singers (Saturday, March 14)
Sat, Mar 14, 7:30 PM
Santa Cruz · Recital Hall
UCSC Jazz Big Band (Sunday, March 15)
Sun, Mar 15, 3:00 PM
Santa Cruz · Recital Hall
UCSC Jazz Big Band (Sunday, March 15)
Sun, Mar 15, 3:00 PM
Santa Cruz · Recital Hall
UCSC Jazz Combos (Thursday, March 12)
Thu, Mar 12, 7:30 PM
Santa Cruz · Recital Hall
UCSC Jazz Combos (Thursday, March 12)
Thu, Mar 12, 7:30 PM
Santa Cruz · Recital Hall
Watercolor Seashells Workshop
Fri, Mar 13, 10:00 AM
Capitola · Palace Art & Office Supply
Watercolor Seashells Workshop
Fri, Mar 13, 10:00 AM
Capitola · Palace Art & Office Supply
Poi Rogers and Grey DeLisle with Eddie Clendening at Kuumbwa Jazz 4/25/26
Sat, Apr 25, 7:00 PM
Santa Cruz · Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Poi Rogers and Grey DeLisle with Eddie Clendening at Kuumbwa Jazz 4/25/26
Sat, Apr 25, 7:00 PM
Santa Cruz · Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Barnstorm Presents: Musical Theater Showcase (Fri. March 13)
Fri, Mar 13, 7:30 PM
Santa Cruz · UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100
Barnstorm Presents: Musical Theater Showcase (Fri. March 13)
Fri, Mar 13, 7:30 PM
Santa Cruz · UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100
Richard March & Amee Chapman LIVE at Lille Aeske Arthouse
Sat, Feb 28, 7:00 PM
Boulder Creek · lille æske arthouse
Richard March & Amee Chapman LIVE at Lille Aeske Arthouse
Sat, Feb 28, 7:00 PM
Boulder Creek · lille æske arthouse
Santa Cruz Flamenco
Sat, Apr 25, 6:30 PM
Santa Cruz · Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center
Santa Cruz Flamenco
Sat, Apr 25, 6:30 PM
Santa Cruz · Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center
Smokin’ Word : Poetry Salon
Sun, Mar 15, 2:00 PM + 1 more
Santa Cruz · Sacred Mud Henna & Tattoo
Smokin’ Word : Poetry Salon
Sun, Mar 15, 2:00 PM + 1 more
Santa Cruz · Sacred Mud Henna & Tattoo
Salon Jane: Opening Reception
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00 PM
Los Gatos · New Museum Los Gatos + Art Studio
Salon Jane: Opening Reception
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00 PM
Los Gatos · New Museum Los Gatos + Art Studio
Free First Sunday at NUMU (March 2026)
Sun, Mar 1, 10:00 AM
Los Gatos · New Museum Los Gatos
Free First Sunday at NUMU (March 2026)
Sun, Mar 1, 10:00 AM
Los Gatos · New Museum Los Gatos
Dancing Freedom
Fri, Mar 20, 7:00 PM + 1 more
Capitola · Breath+Oneness Yoga
Dancing Freedom
Fri, Mar 20, 7:00 PM + 1 more
Capitola · Breath+Oneness Yoga
Learn Sharon Wheeler's ScarWork with Joy Carey
Thu, Mar 5, 8:00 AM
Santa Cruz · 311 Soquel Ave
Learn Sharon Wheeler's ScarWork with Joy Carey
Thu, Mar 5, 8:00 AM
Santa Cruz · 311 Soquel Ave
Soul Collage with Renee Robinson
Sat, Feb 28, 1:00 PM
Aptos · SoulCare Studios
Soul Collage with Renee Robinson
Sat, Feb 28, 1:00 PM
Aptos · SoulCare Studios
Paint & Sip at Ivéta Downtown: Butterfly Wings!
Sun, Mar 8, 2:00 PM
Santa Cruz · Ivéta Downtown
Paint & Sip at Ivéta Downtown: Butterfly Wings!
Sun, Mar 8, 2:00 PM
Santa Cruz · Ivéta Downtown
Comedy Night at Bruno's
Sat, Mar 7, 8:00 PM
Scotts Valley · Bruno's Bar and Grill
Comedy Night at Bruno's
Sat, Mar 7, 8:00 PM
Scotts Valley · Bruno's Bar and Grill
"Fireflies at Dawn" Paint and Sip Night at Laughing Monk Scott's Valley
Wed, Mar 11, 6:00 PM
Scotts Valley · Laughing Monk Brewing and Gastropub
"Fireflies at Dawn" Paint and Sip Night at Laughing Monk Scott's Valley
Wed, Mar 11, 6:00 PM
Scotts Valley · Laughing Monk Brewing and Gastropub
Matt and Ben- Santa Cruz
Fri, Mar 13, 7:00 PM + 7 more
Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz Actors' Theatre
Matt and Ben- Santa Cruz
Fri, Mar 13, 7:00 PM + 7 more
Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz Actors' Theatre
RIGASA Summer Revival: A Weekend of Music, Joy, and Community at 1440
Fri, Jun 5, 5:00 PM
Scotts Valley · 1440 Multiversity
RIGASA Summer Revival: A Weekend of Music, Joy, and Community at 1440
Fri, Jun 5, 5:00 PM
Scotts Valley · 1440 Multiversity

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According to Eventbrite, the best events are:

Lotus Lab Presents Dissolv, DRMWVR, Sakiya & Liquid Sunshine

UCSC Chamber Singers (Saturday, March 14)

UCSC Jazz Big Band (Sunday, March 15)

UCSC Jazz Combos (Thursday, March 12)

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Soul Collage with Renee Robinson

Salon Jane: Opening Reception

Richard March & Amee Chapman LIVE at Lille Aeske Arthouse

Free First Sunday at NUMU (March 2026)

Lotus Lab Presents Dissolv, DRMWVR, Sakiya & Liquid Sunshine

Lotus Lab Presents Dissolv, DRMWVR, Sakiya & Liquid Sunshine

UCSC Chamber Singers (Saturday, March 14)

UCSC Chamber Singers (Saturday, March 14)

UCSC Jazz Big Band (Sunday, March 15)

UCSC Jazz Big Band (Sunday, March 15)

UCSC Jazz Combos (Thursday, March 12)

UCSC Jazz Combos (Thursday, March 12)

Watercolor Seashells Workshop

Watercolor Seashells Workshop

Poi Rogers and Grey DeLisle with Eddie Clendening at Kuumbwa Jazz 4/25/26

Poi Rogers and Grey DeLisle with Eddie Clendening at Kuumbwa Jazz 4/25/26

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

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

Richard March & Amee Chapman LIVE at Lille Aeske Arthouse

Richard March & Amee Chapman LIVE at Lille Aeske Arthouse

Santa Cruz Flamenco

Santa Cruz Flamenco

Smokin’ Word : Poetry Salon

Smokin’ Word : Poetry Salon

Salon Jane: Opening Reception

Salon Jane: Opening Reception

Free First Sunday at NUMU (March 2026)

Free First Sunday at NUMU (March 2026)

Dancing Freedom

Dancing Freedom

Learn Sharon Wheeler's ScarWork with Joy Carey

Learn Sharon Wheeler's ScarWork with Joy Carey

Soul Collage with Renee Robinson

Soul Collage with Renee Robinson

Paint & Sip at Ivéta Downtown: Butterfly Wings!

Paint & Sip at Ivéta Downtown: Butterfly Wings!

Comedy Night at Bruno's

Comedy Night at Bruno's

"Fireflies at Dawn" Paint and Sip Night at Laughing Monk Scott's Valley

"Fireflies at Dawn" Paint and Sip Night at Laughing Monk Scott's Valley

Matt and Ben- Santa Cruz

Matt and Ben- Santa Cruz

RIGASA Summer Revival: A Weekend of Music, Joy, and Community at 1440

RIGASA Summer Revival: A Weekend of Music, Joy, and Community at 1440

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5. Dreamgirls

6. Drag

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10. Car shows

11. Super bowl events

12. Music concerts