San Francisco Metro: Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 24 events · data version 20261021-173303
6:00 PM · SAMBADÁ · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · Free · live_music, latin_world · rating 7
abbottsquaremarket.com · details SambaDá will move through you and create an energy that is undeniable through downtown Santa Cruz. Do not miss this one!
SambaDá musically unites the Americas, drawing from percussion-based styles of South and Central American samba and salsa, and blending them with the funk celebrating the roots of Brazilian and Afro-Brazilian song!
Made possible by Abbott Square Market and these amazing musicians.
Free and all ages
7:00 PM · Matilda the Musical · Colligan Theater (Santa Cruz) · theater · rating 7
calendar.google.com · details All About Theatre presents the hit musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved story about an extraordinary young girl with a vivid imagination and telekinetic powers.
8:00 PM · Freehub Mountain Bike Film Festival · Rio Theatre (Santa Cruz) · film, festival · rating 7
riotheatre.com · details Dain Zaffke & Robin SansomJoin us at the historic Rio Theater for a special screening of Freehub PRESENTS: A Mountain Bike Film Festival with prizes, cold drinks, new films, and good company!Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship (SCMTS) is proud to host this stop on the tour at the historic Rio Theatre — a chance to reconnect with the Santa Cruz cycling community, meet the filmmakers behind the films, and celebrate everything that makes riding here, in the Santa Cruz Mountains, special.
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.
5:00 PM · First Friday “The Mug · Radius Gallery (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 6
firstfridaysantacruz.com · details First Friday Santa Cruz is a monthly Art Tour across the county featuring exhibits & art events in our local galleries and art spaces.
7:00 PM · LOS PENDEJOS IMBECILES BAND · Woodhouse Blending & Brewing (Santa Cruz) · live_music, rock · rating 6
woodhousebrews.com · details Saturday 12pm — 10pm
8:00 PM · SURF CITY LINE DANCE · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · $10 Cover · dance, community · rating 6
surfcitylinedance.com · details Friday November 6th Where the rhythm of the waves meets the beat of the dance floor. Join us for line dancing with Surf City Line Dance! Starts at 08:00 PM
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.
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.
11:00 AM · Knitting @ Live Oak · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details We are knitting at Live Oak Library on Fridays.
11:00 AM · Movie Discussion Group @ La Selva Beach · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, film · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for lively conversations and thoughtful insights at our monthly movie discussion group.
11:30 AM · Preschool Story Time & Craft @ Aptos · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for great stories and a fun craft. Ages 4-6
12:00 PM · Jazz at the Library · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · live_music, jazz · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us at the Downtown Library and enjoy free jazz music by local musicians.
1:00 PM · Encompass Outreach Worker Office Hours · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Connecting people to social services, county mental health and more.
2:00 PM · In-person Tech Help @ Branciforte · 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
3:30 PM · Lego Friday Fun · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · 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.
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.
5:30 PM · 1st Friday w/ Local Honey · Discretion Brewing (Soquel) · live_music · rating 5
discretionbrewing.com · details Live Music 5:30-7:30pm
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.
12:00 PM · MATT HARTLE AND THE HARTLE GOLD BAND · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · $15 · live_music, folk · rating 0 · no longer listed 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.