Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz is the largest city and the county seat of Santa Cruz County, in Northern California. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 6…
Santa Cruz is the largest city and the county seat of Santa Cruz County, in Northern California. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 62,956. Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz is a popular tourist destination, owing to its beaches, surf culture, and historic landmarks.
  • Country: United States
  • State: California
  • County: Santa Cruz
  • Incorporated: March 31, 1866
  • Elevation: 36 ft (11 m)
  • Area code: 831
  • Mission: September 25, 1791

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Printmaking Essentials

Today · 6:20 – 8:20 PM

Art School of SF Bay

(multiple times)

Utah State Aggies at San Jose State …

Jan 7 · 7 PM

Event Center Arena

(multiple times)

Virginia Tech Hokies at Stanfor…

Jan 8 · 6 – 9 PM

Maples Pavilion

(multiple times)

Stanford Cardinal Mens Basketball …

Jan 8 · 6 PM

Maples Pavilion

(multiple times)

Art Fundamentals for Kids (8-12)

Today · 4 – 6 PM

Art School of SF Bay

(multiple times)

Art Fundamentals for Kids (8-12)

Today · 4 – 6 PM

Art School of SF Bay

(multiple times)

Gabriel Rutledge

Jan 9 · 8 PM

Rooster T Feathers Comedy Club

(multiple times)

Florida State Seminoles at Stan…

Jan 9 · 7 PM

Maples Pavilion

(multiple times)

Santa Clara CA - Oregon State Bea…

Jan 9 · 7 PM

Leavey Center

(multiple times)

Stanford Cardinal Women's Basketb…

Jan 9 · 7 PM

Maples Pavilion

(multiple times)

Troy Bond

Jan 9 · 8 PM

San Jose Improv

(multiple times)

Trivia Night

Today · 7 – 9 PM

The Office

(multiple times)

Key Elements of Fine Arts

Today · 6:20 – 8:20 PM

Art School of SF Bay

(multiple times)

Key Elements of Fine Arts

Jan 7 · 4 – 6 PM

Art School of SF Bay

(multiple times)

Gay Speed Dating Event for Age 45+

Jan 7 · 3 AM

CBD

(multiple times)

Felton: Farmers Market

Jan 7 · 1:30 – 5:30 PM

Felton Farmers’ Market

(multiple times)

Golden Strings Tour: Hamish An…

Jan 10 · 7:30 PM – 6:30 AM

The Blue Lagoon

(multiple times)

San Jose Barracuda vs. Bakersfield Co…

Jan 10 · 7:30 PM

Tech CU Arena

(multiple times)

Illusions Drag Brunch - San Jose

Jan 11 · 1:30 PM

Illusions - San Jose

(multiple times)

Chris Jones solo at Aloft Lobby

Jan 7 · 6 PM – 5 AM

Aloft San Francisco Airport

(multiple times)

Chris Botti

Jan 7 · 7:30 PM

SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium

(multiple times)

Downtown Santa Cruz: Farmers Ma…

Jan 8 · 1 – 5 PM

Downtown Farmers’ Market

(multiple times)

Shen Yun Performing Arts

Jan 7 · 7 PM

Mary Stuart Rogers Theater at Gallo Center For The Arts

(multiple times)

Volunteer with the Mission Blue Nur…

Jan 8 · 10 AM – 12 PM

Mission Blue Nursery

(multiple times)

Watercolor 101

Jan 8 · 4:45 – 6:45 PM

Art School of SF Bay

(multiple times)

Martin Amini

Jan 11 · 7 PM

San Jose Improv

(multiple times)

Rock of Ages - Livermore

Jan 11 · 8 PM

Bankhead Theater

(multiple times)

Rock of Ages

Jan 11 · 8 PM

Bankhead Theater - Livermore Valley PAC

(multiple times)

Martin Amini

Jan 11 · 7 PM

San Jose Improv

(multiple times)

Stanford Cardinal Womens Basketb…

Jan 12 · 12 PM

Maples Pavilion

(multiple times)

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