San Francisco Metro: Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 36 events · data version 20261021-173303
6:00 PM · JAZZ NIGHT · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · live_music, jazz · rating 7
abbottsquaremarket.com · details
8:00 PM · MATT HARTLE AND THE HARTLE GOLD BAND · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · $15 · live_music, rock · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details We are so blessed to live in the Bay Area, the place where the psychedelic revolution took shape, and where so many great bands were centered in the late 60's. The original community of bands included the Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin and Big Brother and the Holding company, Quicksilver Messenger Service, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Country Joe and the Fish, and of course the Good old Grateful Dead.
8:00 PM · MEDICINE ROAD · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE SHOW · live_music, folk · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details MEDICINE ROAD: Leader & songwriter, Paul(a.k.a. Pablo) Eagle from Lacey Washington, uses his Native American roots of storytelling, and mixes it in with the bands music. He calls their brand of music Americana-delic. It's new, original, yet sounds familiar, as if the 60's meshed with the 21st Century!
5:45 PM · The Crepe Place: Trolley Drops Jug Band · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE · community · rating 6
santacruz.org · details Enjoy a Jug Band Jam hosted by the Trolley Drops Jug Band! It’s fun and it’s free. The songs they play are hokum blues, folk jazz & novelty tunes from […]
8:00 PM · BIG BAD WOLF · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · $7 cover · live_music, rock · rating 6
bigbadrockingwolf.com · details Thursday November 5th Blues based classic rock Starts at 08:00 PM
8:30 PM · Clay Street Unit · Moe's Alley (Santa Cruz) · live_music, folk · rating 6
stevelist.com · details w/ Blue Dream
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 · Guided Mushroom Foraging · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · workshop · rating 6
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 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.
9:00 AM · LFFA and LJPA Board Meeting · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Combined board meeting for the Libraries Facilities Financing Authority (LFFA) and Library Joint Powers Authority (LJPA).
10:00 AM · A Matter of Balance · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop, community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details An 8-session workshop series for adults over 60, with either a fear of falling or have experienced a fall.
10:30 AM · Knit and Stitch Group @ La Selva Beach · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for a drop-in needlework group every first Thursday at La Selva Beach Branch Library.
10:30 AM · Storytime and Stay & Play @ Downtown · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details For ages 0-5
10:30 AM · Wings Birth Certificate & Notary Services · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Wings provides free birth certificates and notary services for people experiencing homelessness.
11:00 AM · Día de los Muertos Preschool Storytime & Craft · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for a celebration of Día de los Muertos through story, song, and rhymes, followed by a craft!
11:00 AM · Preschool Story Time @ Live Oak · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Songs and Stories
11:00 AM · Tech Talks: Data Privacy Strategies (Apple) · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register to attend online · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Use settings and habits to reduce your data footprint.
12:30 PM · Conversations in Español · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details This club is designed for intermediate-level participants, so if you're just starting out, you might find it a bit challenging at first.
1:00 PM · Housing Matters Drop in Hours & Miracle Messages · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Housing resources and other services for those experiencing homelessness.
2:00 PM · In-person Tech Help @ Boulder Creek · 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!
2:00 PM · Luck of the Draw · Santa Cruz Art League (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 5
scal.org · details
2:00 PM · Mah Jongg Club · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, sports · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Play Mahjong with fellow enthusiasts! Beginners welcome with weekly Hong Kong Style lessons. Other styles offered too. Tiles provided or bring your own.
2:30 PM · Aging Well In Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · workshop, community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join local aging experts Jane and Gillian from Lumiity Care for a practical, informative presentation designed to help adult children navigate the challenges of aging with greater confidence.
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: Gnomevember! · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Make your own Gnomevember peg doll gnome or fairy! All supplies provided (while supplies last). Free!
3:00 PM · Pokemon @ LOLA · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · sports · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Bring your decks and get ready to play
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
4:00 PM · Girls Who Code @ Scotts Valley · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Girls Who Code is a nation-wide organization dedicated to teaching girls not only the language and skills of coding, but about finding their confidence, learning teamwork and the drive to succeed.
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.
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.
6:30 PM · Trivia On Tap · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · sports · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Test your trivia knowledge with Victor or Brian. We ask 30 questions about a random array of subjects. Who's better at doling out trivia than librarians?
7:30 PM · Women Behind the Camera: Silent Era · The 418 Project (Santa Cruz) · $10 in advance, $15 at the door. · workshop, community · rating 5
the418project.org · details Thurs., November 5th** – 7:30 PM [SMALL THEATER]**
“CONFESSIONS OF A FILM POSTER ADDICT: From Golden Age Completist to Big Paper Film Classics and Women Leaders Behind the Camera” – Illustrated Lecture with film historian & collector Dwight Cleveland
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.
8:00 PM · Jug Band Jam · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE SHOW · live_music, folk · rating 0 · no longer listed thecrepeplace.com · details 1134 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062