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Arts & Culture in Santa Cruz: Things to Do

18 upcoming events at 7 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond

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Fri, Jul 31 · 11:00 AM

Storytelling for the Screen: A Writers' Intensive

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History · Santa Cruz · $423.34

Fri, Aug 7

August First Friday: Seaweed Summer

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History · Santa Cruz

Sat, Aug 8 · 7:00 PM

ELVIRA NOTARI: BEYOND SILENCE Film Screening

The 418 Project · Santa Cruz · $12.51

Sat, Aug 15

Saturdays in the Soil

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History · Santa Cruz

Thu, Aug 20

Jon Dryden Quartet with Special Guest Sami Stevens

Kuumbwa Jazz Center · Santa Cruz

Sat, Aug 22

An Evening of Music, Hope & Insight with Bruce Lipton, Lauren Monroe, Rick Allen & Friends

Kuumbwa Jazz Center · Santa Cruz

Wed, Aug 26 · 6:00 PM

Stories on Tap : Local film. Cold drinks. Real conversations.

Woodhouse Blending & Brewing · Santa Cruz

Fri, Sep 4 · 7:00 PM

Ocean Film Festival World Tour

Rio Theatre · Santa Cruz · $26.38

Fri, Sep 11

SIP & SWAY with us this Friday

Stockwell Cellars · Santa Cruz

Fri, Sep 11

World Class Music Live Presents: Ballaké Sissoko & Piers Faccini

Kuumbwa Jazz Center · Santa Cruz

Fri, Sep 11 · 7:00 PM

Sep 11 - Santa Cruz - Pedro Gonzalez Live

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History · Santa Cruz · From $34

Fri, Sep 11 · 7:30 PM

THE WIND OF AYAHUASCA (El viento del ayahuasca)

Small Theater · Santa Cruz · $12.51

Sat, Sep 12

Music by Rev & Renwick

Stockwell Cellars · Santa Cruz

Thu, Sep 24 · 9:15 AM

MAH Travel Program: Silicon Valley Art Adventure September 24, 2026

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History · Santa Cruz · $188.58

Fri, Oct 2 · 7:30 PM

Evergreen Cemetery Illustrated Lecture

The 418 Project · Santa Cruz · $12.51

Thu, Nov 5

Gabrielle Cavassa

Kuumbwa Jazz Center · Santa Cruz

Sat, Nov 7

Henry Diltz – Behind the Lens

Kuumbwa Jazz Center · Santa Cruz

Sun, Nov 8 · 5:00 PM

THE BIG WHOOP Film Screening

Small Theater · Santa Cruz · From $13

Storytelling for the Screen: A Writers' Intensive

Fri, Jul 31 · 11:00 AM$423.34Art

Storytelling for the Screen: A Writers' Intensive

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Santa Cruz, CA

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Storytelling for the Screen: A Writers' Intensive

Fri, Jul 31 · 11:00 AM$423.34Art

Storytelling for the Screen: A Writers' Intensive

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Santa Cruz, CA

View Details→

August First Friday: Seaweed Summer

August First Friday: Seaweed Summer

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Santa Cruz, CA

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August First Friday: Seaweed Summer

August First Friday: Seaweed Summer

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Santa Cruz, CA

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ELVIRA NOTARI: BEYOND SILENCE Film Screening

Sat, Aug 8 · 7:00 PM$12.51Film

ELVIRA NOTARI: BEYOND SILENCE Film Screening

The 418 Project

Santa Cruz, CA

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ELVIRA NOTARI: BEYOND SILENCE Film Screening

Sat, Aug 8 · 7:00 PM$12.51Film

ELVIRA NOTARI: BEYOND SILENCE Film Screening

The 418 Project

Santa Cruz, CA

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Saturdays in the Soil

Saturdays in the Soil

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Santa Cruz, CA

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Saturdays in the Soil

Saturdays in the Soil

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Santa Cruz, CA

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Jon Dryden Quartet with Special Guest Sami Stevens

Jon Dryden Quartet with Special Guest Sami Stevens

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Santa Cruz, CA

View Details→

Jon Dryden Quartet with Special Guest Sami Stevens

Jon Dryden Quartet with Special Guest Sami Stevens

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Santa Cruz, CA

View Details→

An Evening of Music, Hope & Insight with Bruce Lipton, Lauren Monroe, Rick Allen & Friends

An Evening of Music, Hope & Insight with Bruce Lipton, Lauren Monroe, Rick Allen & Friends

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Santa Cruz, CA

View Details→

An Evening of Music, Hope & Insight with Bruce Lipton, Lauren Monroe, Rick Allen & Friends

An Evening of Music, Hope & Insight with Bruce Lipton, Lauren Monroe, Rick Allen & Friends

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Santa Cruz, CA

View Details→

Stories on Tap : Local film. Cold drinks. Real conversations.

Wed, Aug 26 · 6:00 PMArt

Stories on Tap : Local film. Cold drinks. Real conversations.

Woodhouse Blending & Brewing

Santa Cruz, CA

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Stories on Tap : Local film. Cold drinks. Real conversations.

Wed, Aug 26 · 6:00 PMArt

Stories on Tap : Local film. Cold drinks. Real conversations.

Woodhouse Blending & Brewing

Santa Cruz, CA

View Details→

Ocean Film Festival World Tour

Fri, Sep 4 · 7:00 PM$26.38Film

Ocean Film Festival World Tour

Rio Theatre

Santa Cruz, CA

View Details→

Ocean Film Festival World Tour

Fri, Sep 4 · 7:00 PM$26.38Film

Ocean Film Festival World Tour

Rio Theatre

Santa Cruz, CA

View Details→

SIP & SWAY with us this Friday

Fri, Sep 11Music

SIP & SWAY with us this Friday

Stockwell Cellars

Santa Cruz, CA

View Details→

SIP & SWAY with us this Friday

Fri, Sep 11Music

SIP & SWAY with us this Friday

Stockwell Cellars

Santa Cruz, CA

View Details→

World Class Music Live Presents: Ballaké Sissoko & Piers Faccini

Fri, Sep 11Workshop

World Class Music Live Presents: Ballaké Sissoko & Piers Faccini

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Santa Cruz, CA

View Details→

World Class Music Live Presents: Ballaké Sissoko & Piers Faccini

Fri, Sep 11Workshop

World Class Music Live Presents: Ballaké Sissoko & Piers Faccini

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Santa Cruz, CA

View Details→

Sep 11 - Santa Cruz - Pedro Gonzalez Live

Fri, Sep 11 · 7:00 PMFrom $34Art

Sep 11 - Santa Cruz - Pedro Gonzalez Live

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Santa Cruz, CA

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Sep 11 - Santa Cruz - Pedro Gonzalez Live

Fri, Sep 11 · 7:00 PMFrom $34Art

Sep 11 - Santa Cruz - Pedro Gonzalez Live

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Santa Cruz, CA

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THE WIND OF AYAHUASCA (El viento del ayahuasca)

Fri, Sep 11 · 7:30 PM$12.51Film

THE WIND OF AYAHUASCA (El viento del ayahuasca)

Small Theater

Santa Cruz, CA

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THE WIND OF AYAHUASCA (El viento del ayahuasca)

Fri, Sep 11 · 7:30 PM$12.51Film

THE WIND OF AYAHUASCA (El viento del ayahuasca)

Small Theater

Santa Cruz, CA

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Music by Rev & Renwick

Sat, Sep 12Music

Music by Rev & Renwick

Stockwell Cellars

Santa Cruz, CA

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Music by Rev & Renwick

Sat, Sep 12Music

Music by Rev & Renwick

Stockwell Cellars

Santa Cruz, CA

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MAH Travel Program: Silicon Valley Art Adventure September 24, 2026

Thu, Sep 24 · 9:15 AM$188.58Art

MAH Travel Program: Silicon Valley Art Adventure September 24, 2026

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Santa Cruz, CA

View Details→

MAH Travel Program: Silicon Valley Art Adventure September 24, 2026

Thu, Sep 24 · 9:15 AM$188.58Art

MAH Travel Program: Silicon Valley Art Adventure September 24, 2026

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Santa Cruz, CA

View Details→

Evergreen Cemetery Illustrated Lecture

Fri, Oct 2 · 7:30 PM$12.51Art

Evergreen Cemetery Illustrated Lecture

The 418 Project

Santa Cruz, CA

View Details→

Evergreen Cemetery Illustrated Lecture

Fri, Oct 2 · 7:30 PM$12.51Art

Evergreen Cemetery Illustrated Lecture

The 418 Project

Santa Cruz, CA

View Details→

Gabrielle Cavassa

Thu, Nov 5Music

Gabrielle Cavassa

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Santa Cruz, CA

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Gabrielle Cavassa

Thu, Nov 5Music

Gabrielle Cavassa

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Santa Cruz, CA

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Henry Diltz – Behind the Lens

Henry Diltz – Behind the Lens

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Santa Cruz, CA

View Details→

Henry Diltz – Behind the Lens

Henry Diltz – Behind the Lens

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Santa Cruz, CA

View Details→

THE BIG WHOOP Film Screening

Sun, Nov 8 · 5:00 PMFrom $13Film

THE BIG WHOOP Film Screening

Small Theater

Santa Cruz, CA

View Details→

THE BIG WHOOP Film Screening

Sun, Nov 8 · 5:00 PMFrom $13Film

THE BIG WHOOP Film Screening

Small Theater

Santa Cruz, CA

View Details→

Arts & Culture Venues in Santa Cruz

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Stockwell Cellars

The 418 Project

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Frequently Asked Questions

What arts & culture things to do are in Santa Cruz tonight?: There are 18 upcoming arts & culture events in Santa Cruz, California. VenuNite lists everything happening tonight, this weekend, and beyond — browse the list and grab tickets.
What venues in Santa Cruz host arts & culture events?: Santa Cruz has 7 venues with upcoming arts & culture events, including Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Stockwell Cellars and 4 more.
Are there free arts & culture events in Santa Cruz?: Many arts & culture events in Santa Cruz are free or low-cost. Filter by price on the event list above, or browse the free events page for Santa Cruz specifically.

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