San Francisco Metro: Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 32 events · data version 20261023-134521
7:30 PM · Bob O'Neill's Absent Minds · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE SHOW · live_music, rock · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details BOB O’NEILL’S ABSENT MINDS: Presenting original music from the extensive catalogue of singer, songwriter, guitarist Bob O'Neill. Along with Bob on vocals and guitar the band features Johnny McCullough's colorful guitar playing, Gary "Killer" Andrijasevich on drums and David Adams on bass.
7:00 PM · Priyanka Mattoo: How to Be Less Useful · Bookshop Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz) · FREE · literary · rating 6
bookshopsantacruz.com · details Priyanka Mattoo, How to Be Less Useful FREE IN-STORE EVENT: Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes Priyanka Mattoo for a reading and signing of How to Be Less Useful: The Joy of Inefficiency , a delightful book about reclaiming pleasure in mid-life—a potent mix of self-help and memoir. "Mattoo shows us how to be less and have more: more fulfillment, more authenticity, more ease, more joy.”
time TBA · August - December 2026- Pilates Sculpt Classes · Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium (Santa Cruz) · workshop, community · rating 6
santacruzca.gov · details Pilates Sculpt is a hybrid workout class - combining strength training, ballet-inspired moves along with elements of Pilates and stretching. This total body workout gets deep into the muscles used for balance and posture, as well as muscles used for everyday life. In every class expect to use some or all of the following: resistance band, Pilates ball, mat training.
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
9:00 AM · Mobile Health Clinic · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Dignity Mobile Wellness Clinic and Santa Cruz Public Libraries are partnering to offer services that support the health of patrons with weekly Wednesday visits to the Scotts Valley branch library.
10:00 AM · Homeless Garden Project Open Office Hours · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details The Homeless Garden Project (HGP) open office hours provides people experiencing homelessness the opportunity to learn more about HGP services and programs.
10:00 AM · In-person Tech Help @ Downtown · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
10:30 AM · Capitola Book Discussion Group on Zoom · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register to attend online · literary, community, livestream · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Capitola Book Discussion Group meets on Zoom the 1st Wednesday of each month.
10:30 AM · Preschool Story Time @ La Selva Beach · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · literary, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, and books designed to help preschoolers develop early literacy skills.
11:00 AM · Medicare and YOU · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop, community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Get clear, unbiased info on 2026 Medicare options at HICAP's Annual Enrollment Forum. Free event: call 831-462-5510 to sign up.
11:00 AM · Toddler & Preschool Storytime at Boulder Creek · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Come join us for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful Boulder Creek Library Branch every Wednesday at 11am.
12:30 PM · Pilates @ the Library · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for free Pilates at the Library! All levels welcome. Bring your own mat and water. Enjoy a fun, energizing workout led by volunteer Jennifer Balboni. First come, first served!
1:00 PM · Creativity Lab · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Creativity time for teens and tweens at the library!
1:00 PM · Game Zone @ Scotts Valley · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Scotts Valley Branch Library's fun program allows tweens and teens to relax, hang out with friends and play games!
1:30 PM · Housemate Meet Up · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Connect with other people who are interested in shared housing and find your perfect housemate!
2:00 PM · Luck of the Draw · Santa Cruz Art League (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 5
scal.org · details
3:00 PM · First Wednesday Ping Pong Popup · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, sports · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Do you love ping pong? Drop-in to the Felton Library Community Room anytime between 3-5 every 1st Wednesday to have some fun. Adult players of any level are welcome! A waiver must be signed to play.
3:00 PM · Make & Explore @ Garfield Park · 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.
3:00 PM · R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail @ Branciforte · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · literary, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. R.E.A.D. ofrece instrucción individual de comprensión lectora para los grados 1 a 12.
3:30 PM · Afterschool STEAM @ Aptos · 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. Ages 8 to 18
3:30 PM · Tales to Tails at Aptos · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · literary, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to a certified therapy dog. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. Registration is required.
4:00 PM · Lego Challenge @ Downtown · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Lego Fun for Kids
5:00 PM · Burgers & Brews Wednesdays · Sevy's Bar & Kitchen (Aptos) · community · rating 5
sevysbarandkitchen.com · details Celebrate the middle of the week with chef-crafted burger specials and cold beer at Sevy's Bar & Kitchen. Savor delicious comfort food paired with rotating brew selections in a friendly atmosphere.
5:00 PM · Luck of the Draw · Santa Cruz Art League (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 5
scal.org · details This annual fundraiser features original artwork donated by community artists. Ticket holders participate in an exciting raffle where they get to choose a piece directly from the gallery walls when their name is drawn.
6:00 PM · Virtual Writers' Open Mic Night · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register to attend online · literary, livestream · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Virtual Writers' Open Mic Night offers you an environment to read your works aloud every first Wednesday of the month and get feedback, if desired. This program requires registration for a Zoom link.
12:00 PM · Food Truck - The Real Taco - Wednesday · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details The Real Taco is on site this Wednesday serving delicious street tacos and savory Mexican dishes. Stop by for tasty bites alongside your favorite craft drafts.
3:00 PM · Happy Hour - Wednesday - Pacifica · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Break up the workweek with Wednesday happy hour deals at Humble Sea Brewing's Pacifica taproom. Relax along the coast with discounted pints of craft beer.
5:00 PM · Happy Hour - Santa Cruz - Wednesday · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Head over to the Santa Cruz taproom this Wednesday for happy hour drink pricing. Grab a seat with friends and enjoy specially priced pours of house-brewed beer.
12:00 PM · THE FAUX PAWS · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · $15 · live_music, folk · rating 0 · no longer listed thecrepeplace.com · details A Faux Paws live show is an explosive roller coaster ride that brings the audience along. Virtuosity on the fiddle, mandolin, guitar and saxophone, sure, but also vulnerability, personal lyrics, tight 3-part brother harmonies, playful interplay, intricately arranged details and soaring improvisations.
time TBA · Guided Mushroom Foraging · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · workshop · rating 0 · no longer listed fareharbor.com · details Begin with a scenic steam train ride to the top of Bear Mountain, then hike your way back into town while learning the core skills of safe mushroom foraging, identification, and fungal ecology. Led by Maya Elson.
time TBA · Holiday Tree Walk · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community · rating 0 · no longer listed 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.