Best events this weekend in Santa Cruz

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Location

Kaiser Permanente Arena, 140 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Valley Suns at Santa Cruz Warriors at Kaiser Permanente Arena, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Kaiser Permanente Arena in the heart of... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 16 Jan Onwards

Location

Kaiser Permanente Arena, 140 Front Street, Santa Cruz, United States

USD 23

✨ Experience the magic of Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Valley Suns, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz, CA sets the perfect... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 03:00 AM

Location

Kaiser Permanente Arena, 140 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, US, United States

📍 Venue: Kaiser Permanente Arena 🏠 Address: 140 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 🌆 City: Santa Cruz 📍 Location: 36.9678, -122.023🌟 Be part of history at The Harlem Globetrotters, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imag... Read More

Date and Time

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 - 04:00 PM

Location

Chaminade Resort & Spa, 1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, United States

USD 50

Register here for CIDR 2026 and pay the conference fee. Then contact Chaminade Resort directly to book and pay for your room and meals.About this EventCIDR conference registration is a two-step process. First, register fo... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 09:00 PM

Location

Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz, United States

Moe's Alley presents The Sam Chase & The Untraditional with special guests Diggin' Trails! Friday, January 16, 2026 Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm $20 in advance / $25 day of the show 21+ *All sales are final *Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moes... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 07:30 PM

Location

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

USD 34

Painted Mandolin with Joe Craven, Matt Hartle, Larry Graff and Dan Robbins and red hot bluegrass from Broken Compass. Jamgrass party time!... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Location

Abbott Square Market, 725 Front St.,Santa Cruz, California, United States

WaSaBi plays Abbott Square in Santa Cruz, CA THIS Friday, 1/16/26 from 6-9 pm. Free show and all ages! C’mon down and funk up da joint... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Location

Catalyst Upstairs, 1011 Pacific Avenuen, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

StrategiK & Red Hot Bev are enchanted to present, Fang Hang Low!, at the new vampire lounge upstairs at the Catalyst: Cat Alley Street! Revel in the night if you are thirsty for breaks and hunger to live forever. Our Kindred DJ's of the Dark: Influen... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Location

The Crepe Place, 1136 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2106, United States

FREE Punk Rock Show in Santa Cruz! Get your crew, come have a few beers and get loud with us! Outpatient X The Living Daylights Ten Step Draw Saturday Jan 17 The Crepe Place 1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruze, CA All ages @7pm See you out there!... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 10:00 AM

Location

127 Benito Ave, Santa Cruz, United States

Don't miss this almost monthly Pop-Up sale of vintage and modern collectibles. Our curated selections will include but are not limited to the following - Y2K clothing and shoes, Mid-Century modern treasures, Paper Ephemera, Vinyl records and 45's ( Reggae... Read More

Date and Time

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 - 05:00 PM

Location

The Neighbor’s, 711 Pacific Avenue,Santa Cruz, California, United States

Join us with special guest Lisa P, for a gathering of like minded souls. Music , laughter, community to lift you... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Location

Catalyst Upstairs, 1011 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

We open at 6, come for lounge & happy hour. DJs start at 9! * Shawzam * * Angel Baby * * Stuart Hill Robinson * * Lowdeka *... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 06:30 PM

Location

Resource Center For Nonviolence, 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, United States

USD 18

Join us for the Santa Cruz premiere of SAND's "In the Circle of Life," followed by a Q&A with directors Maurizio and Zaya Benazzo.About this EventRCNV is proud to join Science and Nonduality (SAND) as the official San... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 11:00 AM

Location

2100 Delaware Ave Suite B, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

SCCAS Fundraiser at our studio on the westside of Santa Cruz!! Paint your Pet Classic Style! Proceeds from this event go back to SCCAS! Register for the event and send us a picture of your pet to kim@paintedcork.com as soon as possible. We will hand-ske... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 05:30 PM

Location

Stockwell Cellars, 298 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

Live music, food and wine pairings! Let's celebrate the beginning of the weekend!... Read More