Best events this weekend in Santa Cruz

Date and Time

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 - 10:00 AM

Location

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5416, United States

Join the delicious festivities and sample mouth-watering clam chowder from amateur chefs on Saturday and professional chefs on Sunday at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during the country's largest and longest-running clam chowder competition.... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 - 09:00 PM

Location

Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz, United States

Moe's Alley presents two nights of international reggae star Don Carlos! Saturday, February 21, 2026 Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm $40 in advance / $45 day of the show 21+ *All sales are final *Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticke... Read More

Date and Time

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Location

The Catalyst Santa Cruz, 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

✨ Experience the magic of The Elovaters at The Catalyst Santa Cruz, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic The Catalyst Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, CA sets the p... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 - 09:00 PM

Location

Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz, United States

USD 46

InformationMoes Alley presents two nights of international reggae star Don Carlos! Saturday, February 21, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$40 in advance / $45 day of the show21+*All sales are final*Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from m... Read More

Date and Time

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 - 04:00 PM

Location

Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz, United States

USD 46

InformationMoes Alley presents Mark Hummels Allstar Harmonica Blowout! This legendary lineup features Curtis Salgado, Magic Dick, RJ Mischo, Mark Hummel, Anson Funderburgh, Steve Freund, Rodrigo Mantovani and Wes Starr.Sunday, February... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 - 08:00 AM

Location

2260 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States

LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - 200 Pets to be “Fixed, Vaccinated and Chipped” During 3-day Event The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) is excited to once again partner with Animal Balance, an international non-governmental veterinar... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 - 10:00 AM

Location

Main Beach , Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

Welcome to the No Attitudes Beach Volleyball Tournament — a long-standing Santa Cruz tradition. This isn't just a beach volleyball tournament; it’s a full-day beach celebration for intermediate and novice players who love good vibes, great rallies, and a... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Location

Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States

USD 20

Don’t miss the world premiere of Perry Gershkow’s latest surf film, Keeping in the Shadows. Secure your advance tickets nowAbout this EventKeeping in the Shadows is a visually rich surf o... Read More

Date and Time

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 - 07:30 PM

Location

Kuumbwa Jazz, 320 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4348, United States

The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay welcomes the acclaimed Swedish virtuoso duo Väsen in concert at Kuumbwa Jazz Center on Sunday, February 22 at 7:30 pm. Tickets: celticsociety.org Celtic Society members take $3 off Väsen-Duo, Mikael Marin and Olov... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 - 05:00 PM

Location

The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center, 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5416, United States

Step back into the 1920s at the iconic Cocoanut Grove for a dazzling speakeasy-themed evening to support Vine Hill Elementary School. Vine Hill Auction Gala 2026 - Speakeasy Soirée Saturday, February 21, 5-11pm The Grove at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwa... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 - 08:00 PM

Location

The Catalyst Club, 1011 Pacific Ave,Santa Cruz,CA,United States

What The Dance presents CRIMEWAVE: A GOTH, POST-PUNK & DARKWAVE PARTY Santa Cruz! Dive into the shadows and lose yourself to CRIMEWAVE - a night of your favorite gothwave, darkwave, new wave, post-punk, and industrial music 🥀 Dress to impress an... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Location

Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, United States

USD 15

Acoustic Guitar Duo with Walter Strauss, plus Jack West Quartet plays the music of Curvature, Album Release CelebrationAbout this EventAcoustic guitarist Jack West returns to the stage with a special program of mus... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 - 07:30 PM

Location

UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100, 441 Kerr Road, Santa Cruz, United States

Free

Presented by BarnstormAbout this EventUC Santa Cruz's premier sketch comedy team.AdmissionGeneral AdmissionFree for UCSC students (ticket required... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 - 08:00 PM

Location

The Atrium - The Catalyst Santa Cruz, 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

🎉 Welcome to DENM at The Atrium - The Catalyst Santa Cruz, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at The Atrium - The Catalyst Santa Cruz in the heart of Santa Cruz,... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 - 08:00 PM

Location

Crows Nest Santa Cruz, 2218 E Cliff Dr,Santa Cruz,CA,United States

Dance to your favorite classic and alternative rock.... Read More