San Francisco Metro: Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 24 events · data version 20261021-173303
6:00 PM · AUGUST SUN · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · live_music, rock · rating 7
abbottsquaremarket.com · details August Sun is an original rock n' roll band born in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California.
7:00 PM · Tannery World Dance: Roots! · Colligan Theater (Santa Cruz) · dance · rating 7
calendar.google.com · details Presented by the Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center, this vibrant performance celebrates the rich heritage and artistic traditions of the African diaspora. Audiences are treated to an expressive showcase that bridges traditional cultural roots with contemporary dance, music, and storytelling.
8:00 PM · JOHN MICHAEL BAND · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · $7 cover · live_music, rock, rnb_soul_funk · rating 6
johnmichaelband.com · details Friday November 20th Rock, funk, soul and blues Starts at 08:00 PM
9:00 PM · Charity Kiss, Piss Pony, Cold Water Law Firm · The Jury Room (Santa Cruz) · $10 · live_music, rock · rating 6
stevelist.com · details 21+
time TBA · Candlelight Concerts · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) · live_music, classical · rating 6
feverup.com · details Candlelight Concerts in The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center October 2026-February 2027* Enjoy a concert by Listeso String Quartet illuminated by candlelight! *Dates and times vary. More Info
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.
time TBA · Small Works” …it’s the shopping show! · Radius Gallery (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 6
radius.gallery · details “Small Works” …it’s the shopping show!
11:00 AM · Bridge Club @ La Selva Beach · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join our Bridge Club for friendly games and social fun, open to players of all skill levels.
11:00 AM · Bring Your Own Book Discussion Group · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Share what you're reading and discover new favorites! Bring any book: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or more - and join a welcoming group for lively discussion and recommendations.
11:00 AM · CreateAbility Hour · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for an hour of fun, inclusive, and creative activities and social opportunities for adults with developmental differences and their caregivers every last Friday of the month!
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, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details We are knitting at Live Oak Library on Fridays.
11:30 AM · Preschool Story Time & Craft @ Aptos · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for great stories and a fun craft. Ages 4-6
12:00 PM · Mushrooms: Wonders of the Woods! · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join Carrie Staller from Fork in the Path for an interactive hour of hands-on fun exploring the fascinating world of mushrooms!
12:10 PM · Munching with Mozart · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · classical, live_music, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details A popular monthly series of free noon-time concerts at the Downtown Branch. Pieces and performers vary from month to month. Bring your lunch and enjoy some music!
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 · Coney Island Christmas · Park Hall (Ben Lomond) · theater · rating 5
mctshows.org · details A holiday show by Donald Margulies, directed by Daria E. Troswell, based on the story 'The Loudest Voice' by Grace Paley. Takes place at Ben Lomond's historic Park Hall. Introduces Shirley Abramowitz, a young Jewish girl who requests the memorable story to her great-granddaughter.
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 · Santa Cruz vs. Rip City · Kaiser Permanente Arena (Santa Cruz) · sports · rating 5
santacruz.gleague.nba.com · details Catch fast-paced NBA G League action as the Santa Cruz Warriors take on the Rip City Remix at Kaiser Permanente Arena.
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.
5:30 PM · Bagwell and Troy · Discretion Brewing (Soquel) · live_music · rating 5
discretionbrewing.com · details Live Music 5:30-7:30pm