San Francisco Metro: Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 42 events · data version 20261021-173303
7:00 PM · Santa Cruz Electronic Music OM · Indexical (Santa Cruz) · FREE to Attend · live_music, electronic, experimental · rating 10
bayimproviser.com · details Santa Cruz Electronic Music OM is a series of live electronic music every 4th Thursday of the month in Santa Cruz from ambient to techno and improv to sequenced using synthesizers (analog/digital), sequencer devices, and other electronic instruments (both old and modern) featuring Ruby Deagle, Digital Larry, David Leikam, and TBA.
7:00 PM · Joel Frahm Trio · Kuumbwa Jazz Center (Santa Cruz) · live_music, jazz · rating 8
kuumbwajazz.org · details The Joel Frahm Trio – featuring saxophonist Joel Frahm, bassist Dan Loomis, and drummer Ernesto Cervini – has quickly become one of today’s most exciting chord-less ensembles. Their acclaimed debut The Bright Side (2021) and follow-up Lumination (2024), both on Anzic Records, showcase original compositions full of groove, lyricism, and fearless interplay. Frahm’s warm, powerful sound and emotional directness find perfect balance with Loomis’ inventive bass lines and Cervini’s dynamic drumming.
6:00 PM · JAZZ NIGHT · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · live_music, jazz · rating 7
abbottsquaremarket.com · details Brian Fitzgerald
8:00 PM · Justin Raudebush & Lizzy Smith · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE SHOW · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details JUSTIN RAUDEBUSH: Justin Raudebush brings his knack for soulful arrangements, impassioned vocals, and heartfelt lyrics into his first full-length album, In a Place. A nod to the art of an album as a complete work, In a Place offers the listener a musical journey from start to finish into the soul. In a Place is a composition of various musical landscapes, all exhibiting Justin's unique sonic expression of timeless melodies.
8:00 PM · Todd Rundgren · Rio Theatre (Santa Cruz) · live_music, rock · rating 7
riotheatre.com · details DAMNED IF I DO TOURConsidered by many to be the “Ultimate Rock Cult Hero”, Todd Rundgren has maintained a legion of fans through four decades. A pop savant who fastidiously avoided easy categorization throughout the course of his career, Todd Rundgren straddled the gap separating a mainstream star from a cult figure.Todd returns to the Rio theatre with a full band this time around!
1:00 PM · Open Archives · Santa Cruz MAH (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 6
santacruzmah.org · details Step into the MAH’s Archives Reading Room during our weekly Open Archives hours. Meet the archivist, see a unique item from the collection on display, and discover where Santa Cruz history is preserved.
5:00 PM · AFROBEATS NITE SANTA CRUZ · Woodhouse Blending & Brewing (Santa Cruz) · dj_party · rating 6
woodhousebrews.com · details Afrobeats Nite Santa Cruz Returns — A Cultural Revival at Woodhouse
The heartbeat of Santa Cruz is about to change tempo.
Created and curated by DJ Monk Earl, the originator and soul of the event, Afrobeats Nite is not just a dance party. It’s a vibrant celebration of African diasporic sound, rooted in joy and connection.
5:30 PM · 2nd Annual County Wide ALL Business Mixer · Santa Cruz MAH (Santa Cruz) · members of business assocations across Santa Cruz County. · community · rating 6
santacruzmah.org · details Join the Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce, Santa Cruz County Business Council, and the Downtown Association of Santa Cruz for a collaborative business mixer open to members of business assocations across Santa Cruz County . Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network amongst Northern California ceramics and vintage arcade games from our county and beyond!
7:00 PM · Obi Kaufmann: California Inside Out · Bookshop Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz) · FREE · literary · rating 6
bookshopsantacruz.com · details FREE IN-STORE EVENT: Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes acclaimed author Obi Kaufmann (The California Field Atlas, The State of Fire) for a reading and signing of his new book California Inside Out—a m...
7:30 PM · Michael McNevin with The Keller Sisters · The Ugly Mug (Soquel) · $30adv · live_music, folk · rating 6
cafeugly.com · details a great evening of songwriting and story telling
8:00 PM · VOODOO JUKEBOX · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · $6 cover · dj_party · rating 6
voodoojukebox.com · details Thursday October 22nd The best tunes from all decades Starts at 08:00 PM
time TBA · Blacksmith Hammer-In · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community, workshop · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details The California Blacksmith Association Presents - The 11th Annual Hammer-In at Roaring Camp Railroads. Watch demonstrators push the boundaries of hot metal, bring ancient techniques to life and share with the community their talent and dedication to the blacksmith craft.
time TBA · Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Hunt · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · community · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details The Easter Bunny makes a stop at Roaring Camp. Hop aboard the Redwood Forest Steam Train to Bear Mountain for an Easter Egg Hunt and participate in Easter activities in Town.
time TBA · Fall Arcade Specials · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) · $24.95 · community · rating 6
beachboardwalk.com · details Fall Arcade Specials September 8 - November 25, 2026 Score BIG savings this fall! Monday-Friday: 2-Hour Time Play Card for $24.95 Weekend: 1/2 price arcade games Saturday: 10am-11am* Sunday: 10am-12pm *Beginning 11/1, Saturday & Sunday hours will change to 11am-12pm Play more and spend less - get the details now! More Info
time TBA · Holiday Tree Walk · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Get in the holiday spirit by bringing the family to ride the Redwood Forest Steam Train through the wintry redwoods to Bear Mountain. Sip hot cider while greeting Santa Claus. In town, enjoy winter themed activities.
time TBA · Lumberjack Days · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Free admission · festival, sports · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Step back into the days of steel, steam, and timber at Roaring Camp’s first annual Lumberjack Days, celebrating the heritage of West Coast logging. Watch skilled competitors face off in classic lumberjack events as they battle time and timber. Join us for a lively tribute to logging history as contestants compete for the title of King or Queen of the Woods. Free admission.
time TBA · Model Trains · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · art · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Adults and kids alike will enjoy viewing California Central Coast On30’s large scale model railroad display. Watch model trains chugging through the Redwoods, around railroad bends and over the Santa Cruz Mountains to the Boardwalk with the miniature scale of the Central Coast spread out before them. During your visit be sure to see Roaring Camp’s authentic 1800s steam train.
time TBA · Mother’s Day Brunch · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets | wines for purchase · community · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Treat Mom to something memorable on her special day with a beautiful Mother’s Day train ride through the towering redwoods. Hallcrest Vineyards will be pouring their local wines for purchase.
time TBA · Rainforest Weekends · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community, workshop · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Learn about California's own Coastal Redwood Forest, aboard a 100 year old steam train. Along the journey, hear fascinating information about the coastal redwoods and their ecosystems from docent specialists.
time TBA · Redwood Forest Steam Train · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of Roaring Camp, the railroad and the forest.
10:00 AM · A Matter of Balance · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Participants learn simple exercises in balance and strength building to help prevent falls, as well as home safety tips. In small group sessions, we explore techniques to overcome the fear of falling, so participants come away with a well-rounded approach to staying safe and healthy at home, and beyond.
10:30 AM · Kids Crafternoon @ La Selva Beach · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Stop by each week for a new creative craft.
10:30 AM · Storytime and Stay & Play @ Downtown · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, and stories designed to help preschoolers, toddlers and babies develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages zero to five and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Storytime, stay for Stay & Play to reinforce early literacy skills through play and create connections with other families. Join us for Storytime at 10:30 and Stay & Play at 11:00. A craft will be provided to make at the library or take home.
10:30 AM · Wings Notary Services · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Wings Homeless Advocates (in partnership with People First!) provides office hours inside the Life Literacies Center, located in the Downtown Santa Cruz Library on Thursdays, 10:30am - 12:00pm. Wings provides free birth certificates and notary services for people experiencing homelessness. For more information about this service, contact Wings at id@wingsadvocacy.org or leave a voicemail at 831-291-5096.
11:00 AM · Preschool Storytime & Craft @ Felton · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Come join Librarian Jackie for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our lovely Felton Community Room every Thursday at 11am, followed by a craft!
11:00 AM · Tech Talks: Android Digital Safety · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register to attend online · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Whether you're new to Android security or just want to review your strategy, you'll leave knowing which settings to check and how to protect your device and accounts.
1:00 PM · Housing Matters Drop-In Hours · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details The Housing Matters Outreach Team assists families and individuals experiencing homelessness to help them access resources, navigate housing, and meet with Housing Matters representatives. This is a drop-in service - first come, first served.
2:00 PM · In-person Tech Help @ Boulder Creek · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating documents, attaching files, using premium subscription library resources, downloading and streaming content like movies, books, and audiobooks, and more. Please bring any devices you use and have your necessary passwords and library card with you.
2:00 PM · Mah Jongg Club · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details A weekly Beginner’s Learning Table (Hong Kong Style) introduces tiles, setup, and open-hand play for practice. Stay as long as you like, or try Chinese Mah Jongg (British rules) with our additional instructor.
3:00 PM · Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft @ Branciforte · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu.
3:00 PM · Make & Explore @ Felton · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us.
3:00 PM · Pokemon @ LOLA · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · sports · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details This is an informal drop in session for children who want to play Pokemon. Bring your decks and get ready to see who is the Poke Master! Trading is allowed with parents present. For more information please call 831-427-7700 ext 7649
3:00 PM · R.E.A.D. · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713.
3:30 PM · Spooktober Celebration! · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details At this terror-ific party, everyone can wear costumes, play games, win prizes, eat snacks, do fun arts and crafts, hear music and listen to stories with Librarian Emily. We will also have a face painter for those who want to spook up their costumes. Come and have a spooktacular time! Aimed at children ages 7 and under, accompanied by parents and/or caregivers.
4:30 PM · Conversations in Español · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Have you taken a Spanish course in the past that has ended and find it hard to keep your skills up on your own due to lack of practice opportunities?
5:00 PM · Wine30 Thursdays · Sevy's Bar & Kitchen (Aptos) · community · rating 5
sevysbarandkitchen.com · details Unwind at Sevy's Bar & Kitchen with Wine30 Thursdays, featuring discounts on select regional wines by the glass. Pair your favorite vintages with delicious modern farmhouse dishes in a relaxed coastal setting.
7:30 PM · The Living Dead: Taxidermy Lecture · The 418 Project (Santa Cruz) · Ticket Price: $15 advance / $20 at the door · workshop, community · rating 5
the418project.org · details Thurs., October 22nd** – 7:30 PM – SMALL THEATER**
Illustrated Lecture by master taxidermist Allis Markham:
The Living Dead: Taxidermy as a Tool for Conservation Education
Join master taxidermist Allis Markham and learn about the art and science of taxidermy. Discover why this “dead art” is very much alive today as a tool for conservation and public education.
12:00 PM · Food Truck - The Real Taco - Thursday · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details The Real Taco returns this Thursday to dish out freshly prepared tacos and Mexican specialties. Pair your meal with an ice-cold Humble Sea brew.
3:00 PM · Happy Hour - Thursday - Pacifica · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Get an early start on the weekend with Thursday happy hour pricing at the Pacifica taproom. Enjoy discounts on a variety of freshly poured craft beers.
5:00 PM · Happy Hour - Santa Cruz - Thursday · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Celebrate the approaching weekend with Thursday happy hour specials at the Santa Cruz location. Stop by for discounted drafts of your favorite Humble Sea beers.
5:30 PM · The Fintztones · Discretion Brewing (Soquel) · live_music · rating 0 · no longer listed discretionbrewing.com · details Live music.