# Events & Things To Do In Santa Cruz on 22nd May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Santa Cruz on 22nd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. - **Category**: ## About Discover the best events and activities in Santa Cruz on 22nd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Santa Cruz - **Event Name**: Unknown Mortal Orchestra - **Description**: ๐Ÿ“ Venue: The Catalyst - Santa Cruz ๐Ÿ  Address: 1011 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ๐ŸŒ† City: Santa Cruz ๐Ÿ“ Location: 36.9713, -122.026๐ŸŽ‰ Welcome to Unknown Mortal Orchestra, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Join - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 04:00 am (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/unknown-mortal-orchestra/3200029567415058 - **Venue**: The Catalyst - Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9jNmRlYjg5MC0zYzE5LTExZjEtYmQxZi1mMWUxMGYwM2JlNmYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oODAwLWRjMTYwNjE1LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NjYyMTY4Mw.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Henry Fong in Santa Cruz - **Description**: ๐ŸŽค Catch Henry Fong Live at Motiv on Friday, April 17, 2026! ๐ŸŽค Ready to experience the night of your life? Henry Fong is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Pica, What's the Move (feat. Genera - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/henry-fong-in-santa-cruz/3300029500298032 - **Venue**: Motiv - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9mYTkxZjU1MC1mMWNiLTExZjAtYjI0Ni0xZmUwNWE2Y2MzMGUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMGYwZTBlLWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3Njg0NTE4OTE.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, music, performances, live-music - **Event Name**: Club01 - BEACH GOTH NIGHT (Santa Cruz, Ca.) - **Description**: DANCE ON DARK WAVESAbout this EventClub01 Presents:BEACH GOTH NIGHTDance On Dark Waves - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 09:00 pm โ€“ Sat May 23 2026 at 01:00 am (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/club01-beach-goth-night-santa-cruz-ca/100001987357043415 - **Venue**: The Blue Lagoon - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xMDE1NzI0ZDU3Njc0MjVkMTRmMTg5ODEwMWJmOTZiZWM3Yjg1NTNjZGE1OGQ4MzRmNTEwNjk4MzQ2NDE5NDA0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzAyMDIwMi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzYxNjI5NzA.avif - **Price**: USD 10 - **Categories**: Entertainment, Parties, performances - **Event Name**: Andre Nickatina in Santa Cruz - **Description**: ๐ŸŽถ Don't Miss this Out! Andre Nickatina is Live at The Catalyst on Friday, May 22, 2026! ๐ŸŽถ This is your moment. Andre Nickatina is hitting The Catalyst on Friday, May 22, 2026, and with chart-topping - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 08:00 pm โ€“ Fri May 22 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/andre-nickatina-in-santa-cruz/3300029957479500 - **Venue**: The Catalyst - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9jNWY2NGY5MC0zYTA0LTExZjEtOWFlOC0zMTlkOWVlZWI4YTUtcmltZy13MTE0Ny1oNjQ1LWRjMTgxODE4LWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3NzYzOTI3NjA.avif - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Josiah and the Bonnevilles - **Description**: ๐ŸŽ‰ Prepare to be amazed at Josiah and the Bonnevilles, the most anticipated gathering of the season! ๐ŸŒŸ Set against the stunning backdrop of The Catalyst in vibrant Santa Cruz, CA, this eve - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/josiah-and-the-bonnevilles/2300029656069913 - **Venue**: The Catalyst - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9iOWMxZjc2MC0wZTA4LTExZjEtOTkyNi1hOTczNGJlZTkxZTktcmltZy13ODAwLWgxMDAwLWRjMTYxYTE3LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3MTU1NjYwNg.avif - **Event Name**: Grandaddy - **Description**: โœจ Discover the extraordinary at Grandaddy, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Set in Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz nestled in bustling Santa Cruz, CA, this event promi - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/grandaddy/2300029654913420 - **Venue**: Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80NmM3MDRhMC0wZGFjLTExZjEtOTBkZC02ZGFlODIwNTgyODQtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzMzMmYyYi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzE1MTY5MDA.avif - **Categories**: Art, Theatre - **Event Name**: The Blue Lagoon's 45th Anniversary Party! - **Description**: The Blue Lagoon's 45th Anniversary Party! Celebrate the 45 anniversary of the best and longest running nightclub in Santa Cruz! DJ Tripp returns to bring you a curated mix of all the biggest songs from the last four and a half decades! No cover! 21+ w - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 37 - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 09:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/the-blue-lagoons-45th-anniversary-party/200030035591051 - **Venue**: The Blue Lagoon - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9iYTY0Y2NlODBjNDM2MTIzMDAzYTQxY2ViZWMzZTE0YjIzNTIwNDM1NzIwMjc2NTIwMzdkMmY5YThkZjg0NTkzLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDE5MjAtZGMwMTAxMDEtZ21pcj92PTE3NzgyOTA3MzE.avif - **Categories**: parties, entertainment - **Event Name**: Who Can I Run To (Fri. May 22) - **Description**: Presented by the Department of Performance, Play & DesignAbout this EventIn a modern, undisclosed time and a familiar yet unvisited space within the Americas, we meet four women, Lucia, Esme, Naia, and Aviva, three ge - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 07:30 pm โ€“ Fri May 22 2026 at 09:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/who-can-i-run-to-fri-may-22/100001987963601647 - **Venue**: UCSC Theater Arts Center Second Stage - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83Y2Y1NmFjMDdmNzYzZWVhZjNkNGM4Y2ExMjY3N2MwYTZjYjA0MDhkYzMwMDgyYTUyYmE1YjI3Yzc2ODU2MDhiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4NTUtZGNmNmVlZTEtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc3NzkyNTU5.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 20 - **Categories**: art - **Event Name**: Arts Fishing Club Live At The Catalyst, Santa Cruz - **Description**: Get tickets at CatalystClub.com - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/arts-fishing-club-live-at-the-catalyst-santa-cruz/200029711437736 - **Venue**: 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9iZWEwNDEzZDViYjA5MzBlYmIzOGEzYTgyY2QwYTFkOTQxZGI0YzQyMzYxODQ1YzJhODI1ZTk4MjNlYmFlZjNlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4NTUtZGM1ZDFlMmItZ21pcj92PTE3NzcyMzM4OTc.avif - **Categories**: art - **Event Name**: Fully Charged ROCKS Vino by the Sea on Friday, May 22nd - **Description**: Hey Fully Charged Fans, Fully Charged is plugging in at Vino by the Sea in Santa Cruz! Join us Friday, May 22nd, as we kick off the night with high-energy hits spanning pop-rock, punk, new wave, classic rock, and dance favorites. From sing-along anthems - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 30 - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/fully-charged-rocks-vino-by-the-sea-on-friday-may-22nd/200029711432702 - **Venue**: Vino By The Sea - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9lNTYzNmYwM2FiYjVmN2FlMjZmZGM5OTU2MGVkOTQ1NmVmMmExZmZhMTdhNTg4YmViODg1MmJkMWExZmZiNDUwLXJpbWctdzk5Mi1oMTA1Ni1kYzBiMGIwYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODI2NDMzOQ.avif - **Categories**: pop - **Event Name**: Contra Dance - Caller: Kelsey Hartman; Band: Magic Reelism! - **Description**: Come kick your heels up with some amazing local talent and fun and friendly dancers! Beginnerโ€™s Lesson: 6:30 Dancing: 7:00-10:00 Feel free to bring snacks to share! Caller: Kelsey Hartman Band: Magic Reelism- Chetani Cheryl McKinney (piano), Susan Jone - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 9 - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 06:30 pm โ€“ Fri May 22 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/contra-dance-caller-kelsey-hartman;-band-magic-reelism/200029967669626 - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy83ODJhYzEwYWQzM2MxN2MyZGEyYmRhZjkwMGY5YTgzMjY0YTAxYWJhNGJhMTUyNzY2OGI3N2NhMmM5NzUzY2FjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzczNjI0Yi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODI2NTg0OQ.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, health-wellness, nonprofit, volunteering - **Event Name**: Little Singer โ€” Dinรฉtah (Arizona), Santa Cruz Premiere - **Description**: Join us for the Santa Cruz premiere of SAND's "Little Singer," followed by a Q&A with directors Maurizio and Zaya Benazzo.About this EventDoors open at 6 PM. Film begins at 6:30 PM.For 50 years, the - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 06:30 pm โ€“ Fri May 22 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/little-singer-โ€”-dinรฉtah-arizona-santa-cruz-premiere/100001987076304718 - **Venue**: Resource Center For Nonviolence - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8zYzE3MjgwZGNkMDU2NWUwYjkxNmJjNjNmNTU3YTlhNjc5MDU2NmIzOTUyMTAxOWI5NjM0ODU4ZDRmMWI0NmVjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzE3MTQxNS1nbWlyLnBuZz92PTE3NzU3OTkyNjk.avif - **Price**: USD 18 to 50 - **Categories**: entertainment, music, science-fair, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Bob Log III - **Description**: ๐Ÿ“ Venue: The Crepe Place ๐Ÿ  Address: 1134 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 ๐ŸŒ† City: Santa Cruz ๐Ÿ“ Location: 36.9794, -122.011๐ŸŽ‰ Prepare to be amazed at Bob Log III, the most anticipated gathering of the season! ๐ŸŒŸ Set against the stunning - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 03:00 am โ€“ Fri May 22 2026 at 05:00 am (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/bob-log-iii/3200029835268501 - **Venue**: The Crepe Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8wZDM2NTU4MC0yNDM0LTExZjEtOTgzMS02MzAxMTRhMDc4MTYtcmltZy13MTAyNC1oNzY4LWRjMjgyZDM1LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3Mzk5NDE0MA.avif - **Categories**: calendar ## Trending Events in Santa Cruz - **Event Name**: Ancestral Healing Retreat | May 29th-31st - **Description**: Vision of the Condor: A Sacred Blue Moon ImmersionRise above. See with the heart. Transform under the rare light of the Blue Moon.Join us for a transformative three-day sacred plant medicine retreat nestled within the anc - **Venue**: Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69af41366e01b.jpg - **Event Name**: Ancestral Healing Retreat | July 10th-12th - **Description**: Homecoming to the Heart: A Coastal SanctuaryBeneath the soft mist of ancient redwood forests and the rhythmic ะดั‹ั… of the Pacific Ocean, a call is whispering for you to return home, not to a place, but to the sanctuary within you - **Venue**: Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c19a6b8e477.jpg - **Event Name**: Kick Off to Summer Drone Show - **Description**: Join us on Saturday, May 16, to kick summer off with a dazzling drone show you wonโ€™t want to miss! Round up your crew and come early for a fun-filled day at the Boardwalkโ€”think rides, games, arcades, shopping, and all the treats your heart desires. When - **Venue**: 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/aa6064116cb4b3072909eb10cce569b2ebc4ffb4b042a68c09815c71ba74c728-rimg-w1200-h628-dc01011f-gmir?v=1778156065 - **Event Name**: Bonnie Raitt at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium - **Description**: ๐ŸŒŸ Journey into wonder at Bonnie Raitt at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Set against the backdrop of Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium in dynamic Santa Cruz - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3a6b91e0-4d1b-11f1-ad10-af1c0000fe82-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc010103-gmir.jpg?v=1778491476 - **Event Name**: Joe Russo's Almost Dead at Quarry Amphitheater - **Description**: ๐ŸŽ‰ Welcome to Joe Russo's Almost Dead at Quarry Amphitheater, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Join us at Quarry Amphitheater in the heart of Santa Cruz, CA for a - **Venue**: Quarry Amphitheater - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/31e21a20-3d77-11f1-946b-a12f2c65e4b3-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd9be92-gmir.png?v=1776771757 - **Event Name**: The Lost Boys - FREE Movies on the Beach - **Description**: Get the full lineup: bit.ly/Free-Movies-on-the-Beach FREE Movies on the Beach Friday Nights at 9pm June 12 โ€“ August 7, 2026 (Except July 3) Beach in front of the Colonnade The Lost Boys- June 12 at 9 PM Thereโ€™s nothing quite like watching your favorite - **Venue**: 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/09848aa7cc01a91a22e3cb80f0d1c252360dd4d3aa27277b1c21204dde1648fe-rimg-w1200-h628-dc171218-gmir?v=1778320677 - **Event Name**: Santa Cruz Beach Classic - **Description**: The Santa Cruz Beach Classic is a high-energy, full-contact beach football showdown at the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. NFL/CELEBSAbout this EventThe Santa Cruz Beach Classic is a high-energy, full-contact beach foo - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/77d9a6530301f26aeafba164858b24f43f4de49fcebe3c31793a3eb9040523c4-rimg-w1200-h1486-dcedd2ab-gmir.jpg?v=1775340486 - **Event Name**: Jurassic Park - FREE Movies on the Beach - **Description**: Get the full lineup: bit.ly/Free-Movies-on-the-Beach FREE Movies on the Beach Friday Nights at 9pm June 12 โ€“ August 7, 2026 (Except July 3) Beach in front of the Colonnade Jurassic Park - July 31 at 9 PM Thereโ€™s nothing quite like watching your favorit - **Venue**: 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9dd7841a2aff13b5a32f21f04873f7885359a35bd7214edd0eac38ff8b5dc57f-rimg-w1200-h628-dc030203-gmir?v=1778165467 - **Event Name**: Bonnie Raitt & Jon Cleary - **Description**: โœจ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Bonnie Raitt & Jon Cleary, where every moment tells a story! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ The stunning Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium in vibrant Santa Cruz, CA transfor - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/67b28e20-4937-11f1-8029-21e65d43a1e3-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010102-gmir.jpg?v=1778063773 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Unknown Mortal Orchestra (Fri May 22 2026 at 04:00 am at The Catalyst - Santa Cruz), Henry Fong in Santa Cruz (Fri May 22 2026 at Motiv), Club01 - BEACH GOTH NIGHT (Santa Cruz, Ca.) (Fri May 22 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Blue Lagoon), Andre Nickatina in Santa Cruz (Fri May 22 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Catalyst), Josiah and the Bonnevilles (Fri May 22 2026 at The Catalyst). - **Q**: What events are happening in Santa Cruz in May 2026? - **A:** Unknown Mortal Orchestra (Fri May 22 2026 at 04:00 am at The Catalyst - Santa Cruz), Henry Fong in Santa Cruz (Fri May 22 2026 at Motiv), Club01 - BEACH GOTH NIGHT (Santa Cruz, Ca.) (Fri May 22 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Blue Lagoon), Andre Nickatina in Santa Cruz (Fri May 22 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Catalyst), Josiah and the Bonnevilles (Fri May 22 2026 at The Catalyst). - **Q**: How can I find events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Santa Cruz on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Santa Cruz include The Catalyst - Santa Cruz, Motiv, The Blue Lagoon. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Prices for events in Santa Cruz range from USD 10 to USD 50. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Santa Cruz include Seat Geek, Sound Curator, Club01. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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