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Theater in Santa Cruz: Things to Do

30 upcoming events at 12 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond

VenuNite currently lists 30 upcoming theater events in Santa Cruz across 12 venues. Next on the calendar: Barnstorm Presents: The Flick (Sat. Oct. 31st, 2:00 pm) at UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100 (2:00 PM), Improv Playhouse of San Francisco presents "The Naked Stage" at Broadway Playhouse (8:00 PM), The Zabrecky Hour - Magic Show at Large Theater (7:30 PM), SABADO QUEERGANTE at Blue Lagoon (7:30 PM). Listing data was last refreshed October 31, 2026.

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UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100

UCSC Theater Arts Center Second Stage

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

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What theater things to do are in Santa Cruz tonight?: There are 1 theater events listed in Santa Cruz, California tonight. Browse the listings for start times, venues, and ticket details.
What venues in Santa Cruz host theater events?: Santa Cruz has 12 venues with upcoming theater events, including UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100, UCSC Theater Arts Center Second Stage, Kuumbwa Jazz Center and 9 more.
Are there free theater events in Santa Cruz?: No upcoming theater events in Santa Cruz are currently marked free. Events with an unknown price are not counted as free.

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Barnstorm Presents: The Flick (Sat. Oct. 31st, 2:00 pm)

Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PMFrom $0Theater

Barnstorm Presents: The Flick (Sat. Oct. 31st, 2:00 pm)

UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100

· Santa Cruz, CA

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Improv Playhouse of San Francisco presents "The Naked Stage"

Fri, Nov 6 · 8:00 PM$28.52Comedy

Improv Playhouse of San Francisco presents "The Naked Stage"

Broadway Playhouse

· Santa Cruz, CA

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The Zabrecky Hour - Magic Show

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 PMFrom $28.52Theater

The Zabrecky Hour - Magic Show

Large Theater

· Santa Cruz, CA

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Sabado Queergante

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 PMFrom $12.51Theater

Sabado Queergante

Blue Lagoon

· Santa Cruz, CA

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Master Class: Diane Bock – Music Matters! Beyond the Notes

Tue, Nov 10Theater

Master Class: Diane Bock – Music Matters! Beyond the Notes

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

· Santa Cruz, CA

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Barnstorm Presents: meet me in the belly of the whale (Fri. Nov. 13)

Fri, Nov 13 · 7:30 PMFrom $0Theater

Barnstorm Presents: meet me in the belly of the whale (Fri. Nov. 13)

UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100

· Santa Cruz, CA

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The 2026 New Play Festival (Fri. Nov 13)

Fri, Nov 13 · 7:30 PMFrom $0Theater

The 2026 New Play Festival (Fri. Nov 13)

UCSC Theater Arts Center Second Stage

· Santa Cruz, CA

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Human Futures: Preserving Human Potential in the Age of Ai

Sat, Nov 14 · 7:30 PMFrom $17.85Holiday

Human Futures: Preserving Human Potential in the Age of Ai

Small Theater

· Santa Cruz, CA

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Barnstorm Presents: meet me in the belly of the whale (Sat. Nov. 14)

Sat, Nov 14 · 7:30 PMFrom $0Theater

Barnstorm Presents: meet me in the belly of the whale (Sat. Nov. 14)

UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100

· Santa Cruz, CA

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The 2026 New Play Festival (Sat. Nov 14)

Sat, Nov 14 · 7:30 PMFrom $0Theater

The 2026 New Play Festival (Sat. Nov 14)

UCSC Theater Arts Center Second Stage

· Santa Cruz, CA

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Barnstorm Presents: meet me in the belly of the whale (Sun. Nov. 15)

Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PMFrom $0Theater

Barnstorm Presents: meet me in the belly of the whale (Sun. Nov. 15)

UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100

· Santa Cruz, CA

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The 2026 New Play Festival (Sun. Nov 15)

Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PMFrom $0Theater

The 2026 New Play Festival (Sun. Nov 15)

UCSC Theater Arts Center Second Stage

· Santa Cruz, CA

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James Gordon Williams

Thu, Nov 19Comedy

James Gordon Williams

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

· Santa Cruz, CA

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Barnstorm Presents: meet me in the belly of the whale (Fri. Nov. 20)

Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PMFrom $0Theater

Barnstorm Presents: meet me in the belly of the whale (Fri. Nov. 20)

UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100

· Santa Cruz, CA

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The 2026 New Play Festival (Fri. Nov 20)

Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PMFrom $0Theater

The 2026 New Play Festival (Fri. Nov 20)

UCSC Theater Arts Center Second Stage

· Santa Cruz, CA

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Destiny's Birthright: A Local Playwright Reading

Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 PMTheater

Destiny's Birthright: A Local Playwright Reading

Scratch Studio

· Santa Cruz, CA

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Barnstorm Presents: meet me in the belly of the whale (Sat. Nov. 21)

Sat, Nov 21 · 7:30 PMFrom $0Theater

Barnstorm Presents: meet me in the belly of the whale (Sat. Nov. 21)

UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100

· Santa Cruz, CA

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The 2026 New Play Festival (Sat. Nov 21)

Sat, Nov 21 · 7:30 PMFrom $0Theater

The 2026 New Play Festival (Sat. Nov 21)

UCSC Theater Arts Center Second Stage

· Santa Cruz, CA

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Barnstorm Presents: meet me in the belly of the whale (Sun. Nov. 22)

Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PMFrom $0Theater

Barnstorm Presents: meet me in the belly of the whale (Sun. Nov. 22)

UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100

· Santa Cruz, CA

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The 2026 New Play Festival (Sun. Nov 22)

Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PMFrom $0Theater

The 2026 New Play Festival (Sun. Nov 22)

UCSC Theater Arts Center Second Stage

· Santa Cruz, CA

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Teton Gravity Research

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Sat, Dec 5 · 7:00 PMTheater

Teton Gravity Research

Rio Theatre

· Santa Cruz, CA

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Jonathan Richman :: Rio Theatre :: Santa Cruz 12/11

Fri, Dec 11 · 8:00 PMFrom $55.58Theater

Jonathan Richman :: Rio Theatre :: Santa Cruz 12/11

Rio Theatre

· Santa Cruz, CA

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Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers at the Rio Theatre

Sat, Dec 12Theater

Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers at the Rio Theatre

Rio Theatre

· Santa Cruz, CA

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Best Coast Burlesque presents BAWDY - A New Year's Eve Extravaganza

Thu, Dec 31 · 7:30 PMFrom $42.39Theater

Best Coast Burlesque presents BAWDY - A New Year's Eve Extravaganza

Colligan Theatre

· Santa Cruz, CA

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Harvester: A Local Playwright Reading

Sat, Jan 23 · 7:00 PMTheater

Harvester: A Local Playwright Reading

Scratch Studio

· Santa Cruz, CA

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Constellations

Thu, Feb 4 · 7:00 PM$39.19Theater

Constellations

Veterans Memorial Building

· Santa Cruz, CA

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo at the Rio Theatre

Wed, Feb 10Theater

Ladysmith Black Mambazo at the Rio Theatre

Rio Theatre

· Santa Cruz, CA

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Charlie Hunter & Ella Feingold – 7:00 PM

Tue, Feb 16Theater

Charlie Hunter & Ella Feingold – 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

· Santa Cruz, CA

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Charlie Hunter & Ella Feingold – 9:00 PM

Tue, Feb 16Theater

Charlie Hunter & Ella Feingold – 9:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

· Santa Cruz, CA

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The Totalitarians

Thu, May 20 · 7:00 PM$39.19Theater

The Totalitarians

Santa Cruz Actors' Theatre

· Santa Cruz, CA

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