San Francisco Metro: Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 13 events · data version 20261024-141356
6:00 PM · Grateful Sunday with Matt Hartle · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · live_music, rock · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details
8:00 PM · John Craigie · Rio Theatre (Santa Cruz) · live_music, folk · rating 7
riotheatre.com · details For over a decade, John Craigie has made music that brings people in, not with spectacle but with sincerity and songs that feel like conversations.His new album I Swam Here, out February 6, 2026 on Zabriskie Point Records, was written and produced by Craigie and recorded between New Orleans and Astoria.
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
time TBA · Small Works · Radius Gallery (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 6
radius.gallery · details “Small Works” …it’s the shopping show!
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 · 7th Wave · Discretion Brewing (Soquel) · live_music · rating 5
discretionbrewing.com · details Live Music 3-5pm
8:00 PM · Coney Island Christmas · Park Hall (Ben Lomond) · theater · rating 5
mctshows.org · details
12:00 PM · GRATEFUL · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · $15 AT THE DOOR · live_music, rock · rating 0 · no longer listed thecrepeplace.com · details Grateful Sundays at the Crepe Place take place in the beautiful garden. Full meals are available, and the Garden Bar is open for service! For the past number of years, Matt has hosted the highly successful series "Grateful Sundays". This ongoing residency has attracted the finest musicians in the Grateful Dead music genre.
6:00 PM · SALSA BY THE SEA AFTERPARTY · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · dj_party · rating 0 · no longer listed abbottsquaremarket.com · details Every Sunday evening join us for the Salsa by The Sea Afterparty. Featuring various local DJ’s.
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.