San Francisco Metro: Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 21 events · data version 20261021-173303
12:00 PM · MR VALE'S MATH CLASS, EL DUO · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · $32adv · live_music, rock · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details BREEZERS is the musical identity of Los Angeles-based songwriters Evan apRoberts and Melissa Louise Castellano. The songs are influenced by the vastness and romanticism of the natural world.
8:00 PM · As I Lay Dying · The Catalyst (Santa Cruz) · $40.02 to $45.41 · live_music, rock · rating 7
catalystclub.com · details As I Lay Dying Ages 16 and up Buy Tickets Wednesday, November 18 Doors: 8 pm Show: 9 pm $40.02 to $45.41
8:00 PM · Mr. Vale's Math Class · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · $10 · live_music, rock · rating 6
thecrepeplace.com · details Always cooking up something new, Mr. Vale's Math Class released Live, Math, Love part 1 in 2026, a four-song EP that blends funky grooves, heartfelt moments, and clever math-inspired storytelling and builds on the band's identity as cheeky educators with serious musical chops. The EP followed several 2005 and 2022 singles and its 2002 album We Can Help You Out, which Eleven PDX called "a funky, jazzy, lovefest."
time TBA · Fall Arcade Specials · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) · $24.95 · sports · 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 · 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 · Mushrooms that Come up After the First Rains · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Are you curious about our local fungi? Join Phil Carpenter, a local expert, to find all about fungi around our area!
10:30 AM · Preschool Story Time @ La Selva Beach · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · 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 · Toddler & Preschool Storytime at Boulder Creek · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · 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 · 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 · 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!
3:00 PM · Cinema and Snacks @ Branciforte · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · film · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Grab a seat, enjoy a snack, and settle in for a movie at the Branciforte Branch Library!
3:00 PM · Family Movie Matinee · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · film · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for a movie matinee for the family with California Film and Cultural Center. Enjoy our popcorn or bring your own snacks! Free!
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) · 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 · Tales to Tails at Aptos · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · 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 · Simple Pleasures Exhibition · Santa Cruz Art League (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 5
scal.org · details This annual members' exhibition showcases artworks across various styles and mediums celebrating everyday joys and meaningful small moments. The show highlights the creativity of the Art League's community, with an emphasis on subjects inspired by local life and landscapes.