San Francisco Metro: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 29 events · data version 20261021-173303

  1. 12:00 PM · FLAT SUN SOCIETY, RIO AND THE SOUP · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · $12 · live_music, rock · rating 7
    thecrepeplace.com · details
    Flat Sun Society finds a new niche of psychedelic rock that integrates polyrhythms, ethereal vocals and improvisation. The band is comprised of six friends from Big Sur and Santa Cruz who share a love for creating an immersive experience of sound. Their songs can become a journey full of momentous energy and fantastical moments.
  2. 6:00 PM · FUNKYARD · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · live_music, rnb_soul_funk, jazz · rating 7
    abbottsquaremarket.com · details
    If your mojo doctor prescribes driving rhythmic jams with funky horns that make you shake your booty, funkyyard has the cure. With a mix of jazz-inspired funk, tight fusion, and R&B, funkyard is a band designed to get jazz audiences out of their seats and out on the dance floor with a good measure of eclectic jams.
  3. 7:00 PM · BITE ME (in the atrium) · The Catalyst (Santa Cruz) · $34.12 · dj_party · rating 7
    catalystclub.com · details
    BITE ME (in the atrium) Ages 16 and up Buy Tickets Friday, November 13 Show: 7 pm $34.12 BITE ME Bite Me descends. This time we’re heading downstairs into the Catalyst Atrium for our biggest night of live music yet. On Friday, November 13, the outsiders, romantics, night creatures, artists, and beautiful misfits gather once more for a night of live bands, dark beats, makers, painters, and peculiar treasures.
  4. 7:00 PM · Matilda the Musical · Colligan Theater (Santa Cruz) · theater · rating 7
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    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.
  5. 8:00 PM · Andre Nickatina · The Catalyst (Santa Cruz) · $82.47 to $93.27 · live_music, hiphop_rap · rating 7
    catalystclub.com · details
    Andre Nickatina **Rescheduled from 6/27** Ages 16 and up Buy Tickets Friday, November 13 Doors: 8 pm Show: 9 pm $82.47 to $93.27
  6. 8:00 PM · MARK HOLZINGER WESTERN SWING & JAZZ! · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE SHOW · live_music, jazz, latin_world · rating 7
    thecrepeplace.com · details
    MARK HOLZINGER: Mark Holzinger is a San Francisco–based Western Swing guitarist and Western Swing Hall of Fame inductee known for his dynamic guitar work and long career in American roots music. With more than three decades of professional experience, Holzinger has performed across jazz, blues, roc
  7. 8:00 PM · Max Jaffe + leshy · Indexical (Santa Cruz) · $18 Advance / $20 Door / FREE or discounted for Members · experimental, live_music · rating 7
    indexical.org · details
    In a trio formation with some of the core rhythm section players from the record, Max Jaffe, Gavin Gamboa, and Logan Kane reimagine the music from Jaffe's 2025 release You Want That Too!
  8. 10:00 AM · County Fairgrounds: Antique and Artisan Fair · Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds (Watsonville) · $10 – $30 · art, community · rating 6
    santacruz.org · details
    It’s back! If you have a love for vintage ~ styling a home with old-style objects, wearing vintage jewelry & clothing, and collecting unique art and objects then this is somewhere you need to visit! Held at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville. With over 100 vendors, you can find gardens, rusty, French, farmhouses, industrial and more! Food & adult beverages sold onsite. Please go and spend the day! Friday, November 13 – 10:00 am -4:00 pm Saturday, November 14 – 9 :00 am – 3:00pm
  9. 7:00 PM · Park Hall: Contra Dancing · Park Hall (Ben Lomond) · $10 · dance, community · rating 6
    santacruz.org · details
    Head to the beautiful mountains of Ben Lomond to experience Contra Dancing! A contra dance event is a social dance that one can attend without a partner. The […]
  10. 7:30 PM · Sharon Allen & The Dusty Boots · The Ugly Mug (Soquel) · $30adv · live_music, folk · rating 6
    cafeugly.com · details
    FROM FOLK TO BLUES Sharon Allen and The Dusty Boots
  11. 8:00 PM · TIGER'S TALE · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · $7 cover · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 6
    tigerstale.net · details
    Friday November 13th Motown, reggae, R&B, blues and soul Starts at 08:00 PM
  12. 9:00 PM · Green Burial, Viral Tyrant, Reptilian Arms · The Jury Room (Santa Cruz) · $10 · live_music, rock · rating 6
    stevelist.com · details
    21+
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 11:00 AM · Bridge Club @ La Selva Beach · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · sports · rating 5
    santacruzpl.libnet.info · details
    Join our Bridge Club for friendly games and social fun, open to players of all skill levels.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 11:15 AM · Cognitive Impairment Caregiver Support Group · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
    santacruzpl.libnet.info · details
    A supportive space where family care-partners tending for a loved one with a cognitive impairment can connect, share experiences, and find support.
  20. 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
  21. 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 professional musicians.
  22. 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.
  23. 1:00 PM · Hand & Foot Card Games · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
    santacruzpl.libnet.info · details
    Play cards with fun folks every 2nd and 4th Friday.
  24. 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!
  25. 3:00 PM · Play it Safe · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
    santacruzpl.libnet.info · details
    The SCPA Santa Cruz is bringing a fun and engaging program to the Scotts Valley Branch Library!
  26. 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.
  27. 5:30 PM · Bob O'Neill's Absent Minds · Discretion Brewing (Soquel) · live_music · rating 5
    discretionbrewing.com · details
    Live Music 5:30-7:30pm
  28. 7:00 PM · San Diego vs. Santa Cruz · Kaiser Permanente Arena (Santa Cruz) · sports · rating 5
    santacruz.gleague.nba.com · details
    The Santa Cruz Warriors host the San Diego Clippers for an exciting NBA G League matchup on the court at Kaiser Permanente Arena.
  29. 8:00 PM · Roger Clyne and PH Naffah · Moe's Alley (Santa Cruz) · live_music, rock · rating 0 · no longer listed
    moesalley.com · details