San Francisco Metro: Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 17 events · data version 20261023-134521
3:00 PM · Bellydance Community Showcase · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE EVENT · dance, community · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details 1134 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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.
7:00 PM · Yala Lati, Melanie DeMore & Women Rise Choir · Rio Theatre (Santa Cruz) · live_music, community · rating 7
riotheatre.com · details A heart-opening evening of community and songJoin us for Yala Lati's 21st annual concert at Santa Cruz's historic Rio Theatre and on Zoom!Since 2005, Yala Lati has uplifted the heart of our community through soulful songs and transcendent harmonies under the artistic direction of Heather Houston.
7:30 PM · WAVY TRAIN feat. Donald Glaude + Friends · The Catalyst (Santa Cruz) · $29.99 · dj_party · rating 7
catalystclub.com · details C’mon ride a train… the WAVY TRAIN!! CHOO CHOO!! All aboard for Sol Coast Sessions and Cat Alley Street as we pull into the station full steam ahead!! First stop, the Atrium at The Catalyst on Saturday, November 21st, and we’re laying down heavy house tracks all night long! Woot woot! We’ve got absolute house music legend DONALD GLAUDE conducting the main engine, alongside the phenomenal DJ DENISE keeping the party rolling!
8:00 PM · Jason Beard's Bring Joy · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · live_music, rock · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details
6:00 PM · Small Works · Radius Gallery (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 6
radius.gallery · details “Small Works” …it’s the shopping show!
8:00 PM · B-MOVIE KINGS · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · $8 cover · live_music, rock · rating 6
facebook.com · details Saturday November 21st High-energy classic rock, dance covers, and party anthems Starts at 08:00 PM
time TBA · A Christmas Carol Presented by CYT · Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium (Santa Cruz) · theater · rating 6
santacruzca.gov · details Broadway heavy hitters, Alan Menken ( Disney's Beauty and the Beast , Disney's The Little Mermaid , Little Shop of Horrors ) andLynn Ahrens ( Ragtime , Seussical , Once on This Island ), breathe fantastic new life into the classic tale of A Christmas Carol . Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated "Bah! Humbug!"
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
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.
3:00 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 · Ashley Lloyd · Discretion Brewing (Soquel) · live_music · rating 5
discretionbrewing.com · details Live Music 5:30-7:30pm
8:00 PM · Coney Island Christmas · Park Hall (Ben Lomond) · theater · rating 5
mctshows.org · details
6:00 PM · THE MONDAYS · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · live_music, latin_world, rnb_soul_funk · rating 0 · no longer listed abbottsquaremarket.com · details Gabe Robledo started The MonDays in high school. Since the addition of singer/songwriter, Chuck Richards, the band has expanded into a tight eclectic jam band that resonates equally with musicians, as it does with dancers looking to have a good time.
time TBA · Guided Mushroom Foraging · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · workshop · rating 0 · no longer listed 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 0 · no longer listed 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.