San Francisco Metro: Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 40 events · data version 20261023-134521
9:00 PM · Lyrics Born · Moe's Alley (Santa Cruz) · live_music, hiphop_rap, dj_party · rating 8
moesalley.com · details The LB Baby Tour with Alwa Gordon + DJ Kikkoman
5:00 PM · Artist Talk: CHARI · Indexical (Santa Cruz) · art, workshop · rating 7
indexical.org · details Join us for an intimate artist talk with Chari Smith ahead of their multimedia performance work: Performing Anarchive. The talk will include additional sound and media works installed in the Indexical space, further immersing one into the archive.
7:00 PM · El Brick · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · live_music, rock · rating 7
abbottsquaremarket.com · details El Brick is a Santa Cruz-based band known for their high-energy shows and infectious dance music, rendered with rockabilly flair. Delivering a distinctive spin on classics from a diverse array of eras and genres, El Brick appeals to all ages and keeps the floor perpetually packed, no matter the venue or occasion.
7:30 PM · CHARI: Performing Anarchive · Indexical (Santa Cruz) · FREE · experimental, live_music, dance · rating 7
indexical.org · details Through motion capture, immersive sound, and real-time digital systems, CHARI performs alongside Harriet, a life-scale avatar carrying a living archive of Black cultural memory. Together, they move through fragments of sound, image, and memory, shaping the world around them as the performance unfolds. Performing Anarchive brings body and technology together in a live exploration of memory, movement, and possibility.
7:30 PM · Death and Saxes · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE SHOW · live_music, jazz · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details Death and Saxes is a jazz quartet focused on improvisation-- exploring the classic music of the 50s and 60s. Founded by saxophonist John Bouwsma, the band offers spontaneity and excitement at every show. Featuring John Bouwsma on Tenor Saxophone, Harrison Brand on Guitar, Jamie Brudnick on Upright Bass, and Ben Sibley on Drums.
9:30 AM · Evergreen Volunteer Days · Santa Cruz MAH (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 6
santacruzmah.org · details Leave your mark on Santa Cruz history by volunteering at the historic Evergreen Cemetery every Friday from 9:30am-12pm. No need to register, just show up ready to work!
7:00 PM · VELOUR! · Woodhouse Blending & Brewing (Santa Cruz) · live_music, rnb_soul_funk, jazz · rating 6
woodhousebrews.com · details Velour draws inspiration from the smokin’ grooves of supergroups like the meters, galactic, the greyboy allstars, and the new mastersounds. with a blend of funk, jam, and acid jazz, velour creates an exciting listening and dance experience. sometimes in movements, their original pieces are as familiar as they are fresh. velour's vibes find the perfect balance between the pocket groove and the art of spacious improvisation. where funk meets acid jazz, velour will meet you there.
7:30 PM · Liz Longley · lille æske (Boulder Creek) · $30 in Advance / $35 at the Door · live_music, folk · rating 6
lilleaeske.com · details Liz Longley LIVE at Lille Aeske Arthouse
FRIDAY 10/23/2026 Show at 8 PM / Doors at 7 PM
$30 in Advance / $35 at the Door
MUSIC | ART | FOOD |DRINKS
About Liz Longley:
Liz Longley is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter celebrated for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice and deeply emotional music. Known for her distinctive blend of folk, pop, and Americana, Liz has earned accolades from prestigious songwriting competitions, including the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship Competition.
7:30 PM · The 418 Project: The Lost Boys · The 418 Project (Santa Cruz) · $39.19 – $49.87 · live_music, film · rating 6
santacruz.org · details Film Screening + Live Music + Cast Q&A:
THE LOST BOYS****:** A Celebration of Santa Carla, Santa Cruz, and the People Who Were There**
Presented by The 418 Project. Hosted by Jennifer Otter Bickerdike.
In the summer of 1986, Hollywood arrived in Santa Cruz and transformed the town into Santa Carla, the fictional vampire capital of the world.
What followed was The Lost Boys—a film that helped redefine the vampire genre and became one of the most beloved cult classics of all time.
8:00 PM · Black Flag · Felton Music Hall (Felton) · live_music, rock · rating 6
stevelist.com · details 21+
8:00 PM · THE JOINT CHIEFS · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · $7 cover · live_music, jazz, rnb_soul_funk · rating 6
thejointchiefsband.com · details Friday October 23rd Funk, jazz and classic R&B Starts at 08:00 PM
8:30 PM · Sequoias At Night · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · $15.90 – $26.50 · art · rating 6
roaringcamp.com · details Experience the magic once again as this beloved art and light installation returns to the Santa Cruz Mountains for its second year. Lighted lanterns hang high overhead surrounded by thousand year old redwoods that are uplit to create a unique and awe-inspiring retreat back to nature.
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 · “The Mug” exhibition · Radius Gallery (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 6
radius.gallery · details “The Mug” exhibition. Curated by Janet Fine & Ann Hazels
11:00 AM · Bridge Club @ La Selva Beach · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, sports · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join our Bridge Club for friendly games and social fun, open to players of all skill levels.
11:00 AM · CreateAbility Hour · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details This program focuses on fun and creative activities and social opportunities for adults with developmental differences and their caregivers. We will meet on the last Friday of each month on the Felton Community Room.
11:00 AM · Discovery Zone Playgroup · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details A time for free play for children with a participating adult. Arrival and departure times are flexible. This is a drop-in early learning program, where there will be toys for developing and strengthening gross motor skills, as well as providing time for young children to learn socialization skills and for all participants to form friendships.
11:00 AM · Knitting @ Live Oak · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details This is a fun social group. Come for part of the time or stay for the whole event. Other fiber crafts are welcome and encouraged. For more information contact the Librarian Julia Stover (stoverj@santacruzpl.org) or 831-427-7700 ext 7649.
11:30 AM · Preschool Story Time & Craft @ Aptos · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for great stories and a fun craft.
Ages 4-6. Event starts at October 23, 2026 11:30 AM PDT
12:30 PM · Ballots & Books · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Residents can register to vote, drop off completed ballots, obtain replacement ballots and vote using an accessible ballot. Elections staff will be available to answer questions and provide information about voting. Activities for children will give families an opportunity to learn about elections together. Ballots & Books provides convenient access to election services in communities throughout the county.
1:00 PM · Encompass Outreach Worker Office Hours · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details An Encompass Outreach worker will be available on a drop-in basis, 1:00 - 3:00 PM, in the Life Literacies Center at the Downtown Library for anyone with questions regarding connecting to social services, county mental health, addiction recovery options, housing applications, obtaining a PO Box, clearing camping tickets, obtaining a fee-free DMV CA Identification application and more.
1:00 PM · Hand & Foot Card Games · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, sports · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month for the card game, Hand & Foot. Cards and instruction are provided. All levels welcome.
2:00 PM · In-person Tech Help @ Branciforte · 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.
3:30 PM · Lego Friday Fun · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Use your imagination and build anything you can dream! Lego and Duplo blocks will be available for children and youth to tinker with, build, explore, and creatively play! No registration necessary.
6:00 PM · Sip & Sketch: Skull Illumination · Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History (Santa Cruz) · art, workshop, community · rating 5
santacruzmuseum.org · details Join our macabre evening with a fantastic night of sipping and sketching skulls using a negative drawing technique on black paper by creating highlights and details with white ink while the black paper becomes the spooky shadows. Recreate familiar animal skulls or perhaps make your own mutant species by combining animal skulls and imaginary details. No...
7:00 PM · Live Music: Rasquache Liberation Front · Sevy's Bar & Kitchen (Aptos) · live_music · rating 5
sevysbarandkitchen.com · details Experience a dynamic performance by Rasquache Liberation Front, showcasing their unique blend of Chicano rock, psychedelic cumbia, son jarocho, and Mexican blues.
12:00 PM · Full menu available - Friday - Pacifica · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Kick off Friday with the full food menu available at Humble Sea Brewing in Pacifica. Enjoy a complete lineup of kitchen dishes paired with fresh craft beer.
4:00 PM · Food Menu available - Tavern - Friday · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Start the weekend right at the Humble Sea Tavern with the food menu available this Friday. Dine on freshly made kitchen offerings alongside a wide selection of draft beers.
5:00 PM · County Sheriff’s Office: Trunk or Treat · Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds (Watsonville) · FREE · community · rating 0 · no longer listed santacruz.org · details Join the county Sheriff's Department for their annual Trunk or Treat event! Decorated Trunks, candy, games, food vendors and more! Free parking and shuttle service will be provided at the […]
5:30 PM · Down Home Blues Duo w/ Joe Blan Jr. · Discretion Brewing (Soquel) · live_music · rating 0 · no longer listed discretionbrewing.com · details Live music, 5:30–7:30pm.
8:00 PM · JUSTIN RAUDEBUSH WITH SPECIAL GUEST LIZZY SMITH · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE SHOW · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 0 · no longer listed 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.
time TBA · Blacksmith Hammer-In · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community, workshop · rating 0 · no longer listed 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 0 · no longer listed 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 · Lumberjack Days · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Free admission · festival, sports · rating 0 · no longer listed 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 0 · no longer listed 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 0 · no longer listed 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 0 · no longer listed 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 0 · no longer listed 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.