Santa Cruz Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Week

Santa Cruz CA

13 December, 2021

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SANTA CRUZ, CA — Wondering what there is to do in the Santa Cruz area? Don't miss what's new on your Santa Cruz Patch community calendar. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a coat drive, or fashion show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in and near Santa Cruz: SOMU Meeting - Soquel High School When: Monday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Soquel High School Learn More Regular City Council Meeting - Santa Cruz City When: Tuesday, December 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz City What: Event listing from Santa Cruz City: Tuesday, December 14 at 12:00 AM Ø NOTE: This page may be sent multiple times when updates occur such as when Action Summaries or Videos are published to the website., , and The agenda and staff report(s) for the above meeting date will be ... Learn More Winter Passport - Bonny Doon Elementary Distict When: Tuesday, December 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Bonny Doon Elementary Distict What: Event listing from Bonny Doon Elementary Distict: Tuesday, December 14 through Thursday, and December 16 This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact u... Learn More 831 Water Street: City Council - Santa Cruz City When: Tuesday, December 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz CityLearn More A1 & A2 Finals - Harbor High School When: Tuesday, December 14th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Harbor High SchoolLearn More Urban Cycling Virtual Workshop When: Tuesday, December 14th at 12:00 p.m. What: Are you curious about how to ride your bike safely and confidently around town? Do you want to learn the rules of the road and how you fit in as a cyclist? How about gear selection, avoiding bike theft, riding during the dark and wet winter months or choosing a low-traffic ro... Learn More Mattress Solutions Webinar - Santa Cruz City When: Tuesday, December 14th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz CityLearn More Conversations for Change: Capitalism, Socialism or some of each? When: Tuesday, December 14th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries - Downtown Branch What: This free event will be happening simultaneously on Zoom AND In-Person at the downtown library's meeting room. Your choice!  Conservatives love capitalism and liberals love socialism, at least you might think so by reading popular news and social media posts today. But, what... Learn More Booster Parent Meeting - Harbor High School When: Tuesday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Harbor High SchoolLearn More A1 Finals - Soquel High School When: Wednesday, December 15th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Soquel High SchoolLearn More B1 & B2 Finals - Harbor High School When: Wednesday, December 15th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Harbor High School Learn More Taller de curriculum laborales presentado por Santa Cruz Workforce Collaborative When: Wednesday, December 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries - Downtown Branch What: ¿Estás buscando un trabajo pero necesitas ayuda componiendo tu currículum? Vengan y conozcan las diferentes herramientas para crear un curriculum profesional y aprender el vocabulario esencial para destacarse de los demás. Unase con los expertos de Goodwill de la Costa Cen... Learn More Zoning Administrator Meeting - Santa Cruz City When: Wednesday, December 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz CityLearn More Wellness and Work - University of California Santa Cruz-Learning & Development When: Wednesday, December 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: University of California Santa Cruz-Learning & DevelopmentLearn More A3 Finals - Soquel High School When: Wednesday, December 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Soquel High School Learn More Baskin Holiday Giving Day - University of California Santa Cruz-Fundraisers When: Wednesday, December 15th at 3:00 p.m. Where: University of California Santa Cruz-Fundraisers Learn More COCOA & CRAM - Santa Cruz High School When: Wednesday, December 15th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz High School Learn More Board Meeting - Happy Valley Elementary School District When: Wednesday, December 15th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Happy Valley Elementary School DistrictLearn More Staff Meeting - Harbor High School When: Wednesday, December 15th at 3:45 p.m. Where: Harbor High SchoolLearn More Parent Club Meeting - Happy Valley Elementary School District When: Wednesday, December 15th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Happy Valley Elementary School DistrictLearn More Historic Preservation Commission - Santa Cruz City When: Wednesday, December 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz CityLearn More Stories for Bedtime - Virtual Library When: Wednesday, December 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual LibraryLearn More Finals Day - Santa Cruz High School When: Thursday, December 16th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz High SchoolLearn More A3 & A4 Finals - Harbor High School When: Thursday, December 16th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Harbor High SchoolLearn More A2 Finals - Soquel High School When: Thursday, December 16th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Soquel High SchoolLearn More Tech Talks: Email Optimized (Apple) When: Thursday, December 16th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries- Virtual Library What: Join us for a tutorial on how to organize your emails and your email account(s) using the Apple Mail app. Learn how to filter and group incoming emails, and reduce spam emails using newly released privacy options-and more! Tech Talks are not your typical computer class. ... Learn More B2 Finals - Soquel High School When: Thursday, December 16th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Soquel High SchoolLearn More Toy Trains 2021 When: Thursday, December 16th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History What: Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 16th year of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH. Members of the Golden State Toy Train Operators will be on hand to once again share their amazing collection of toy trains at the MAH. First things... Learn More Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Downtown Santa Cruz Info Kiosk What: Grab your crew and your favorite holiday sweater and join Downtown Santa Cruz's first ever UGLY SWEATER PUB CRAWL. The pub crawl begins with check-in (starting location to be announced), where participants will receive a wristband, a branded Downtown Santa Cruz 4oz glass, and ... Learn More Parcel Tax Oversight Committee - Santa Cruz City Schools When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz City SchoolsLearn More School Board Mtg. - Bonny Doon Elementary Distict When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Bonny Doon Elementary DistictLearn More Trivia on Tap - Offsite Library When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Offsite LibraryLearn More Planning Commission Meeting - Santa Cruz City When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz CityLearn More Featured Event: Academy of Classical Ballet's 'A Winter Wonderland' 2021: Campbell When: Friday, December 17th at 7:00 p.m. What: A Winter Wonderland Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 - 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 - 2 p.m. Campbell Heritage Theatre, 1 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell, CA From Academy of Classical Ballet - California: "Join our heroine Beatrice as she explores the kingdom of Winter Wonderland. She meets... Learn More Featured Event: Academy of Classical Ballet's 'A Winter Wonderland' 2021: Campbell (Susan C. Schena) Bay View Minimum Day - Santa Cruz City Schools When: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz City SchoolsLearn More End Of Semester 1 - Soquel High School When: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Soquel High SchoolLearn More PeaceBuilder Pizza Day - Happy Valley Elementary School District When: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Happy Valley Elementary School DistrictLearn More Crazy Mask Day - Happy Valley Elementary School District When: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Happy Valley Elementary School DistrictLearn More B3 & B4 Finals - Harbor High School When: Friday, December 17th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Harbor High SchoolLearn More B1 Finals - Soquel High School When: Friday, December 17th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Soquel High SchoolLearn More Concrete Ship History Walk When: Friday, December 17th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Seacliff State Beach What: Learn about Seacliff State Beach's fascinating history on this 1-mile, 1-hour stroll to the Aptos Creek Bridge and back. Get the lowdown on the Concrete Ship, the development of Aptos, "The Madman of Seacliff," and much, much more. Bring water and layered clothing. Pre-registr... Learn More B3 Finals - Soquel High School When: Friday, December 17th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Soquel High SchoolLearn More A Celtic Christmas When: Friday, December 17th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, 95062, United States What: A Celtic Christmas Celebration featuring Irish music, dancing , songs and stories. Now in its 25th season of touring nationally! For the 26th season, Tomáseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas takes to the road. This year's show features scintillating traditional Irish musicians and ... Learn More Featured Event: The Nutcracker 2021: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. What: The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 18-19, 2021 - 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Santa Cruz, CA From Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre: "All performances with live orchestra! "Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre presents the original ... Learn More Featured Event: The Nutcracker 2021: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium (Susan C. Schena) The Nutcracker - Santa Cruz City When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz CityLearn More Tree Identification Walk When: Saturday, December 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park What: Learn all about the life histories and characteristics of up to 15 different tree species residing in the redwood forest or riparian ecosystems, practice the fundamentals of tree identification, and receive supporting materials and guides. Participants should be prepared to wa... Learn More Tree Identification Walk - Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park When: Saturday, December 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic ParkLearn More Guided Coastal Walk When: Saturday, December 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Wilder Ranch State Park What: On this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we'll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars if available. Meet next to park map in Wilder Ranch main parking lot. Rain cancels. Vehicle day-use... Learn More Old-Growth Redwood Tours When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park What: Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth trees left? Learn the answer to these questions and more every Saturday when you take a walk through the wondrous old-growth forest wit... Learn More Historic Ranch Ground Tour When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Wilder Ranch State Park What: Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. The vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited and... Learn More Nutcracker Performance - Santa Cruz Dance Guild When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Crocker Theater What: Join us for our annual Santa Cruz Nutcracker performance! Featuring dancers from all ages and backgrounds, we've come together to offer you this spectacular show. Many members of our beloved staff, including Studio Director Shannon Chipman and ballet teacher Vicki Bergland, pe... Learn More Historic Ranch Ground Tours When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Wilder Ranch State Park What: Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited and early p... Learn More Movement, Meditation, and Spiritual Blessings at the Harbor When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Harbor What: Immerse yourself in the magic of Santa Cruz Harbor with a gift for your mind, body, and soul! This is an entirely outdoor experience with a spiritual vibe.We'll meet at cafe in the Seabright neighborhood. (Details sent after booking.) From there, it's a short 10 minute walk to... Learn More The Santa Cruz Chorale presents Christmas with the Chorale When: Saturday, December 18th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Holy Cross Catholic Church What: We are happy to let you know that, in spite of COVID, we are planning to have our "Christmas with the Chorale" concerts—of course with a few changes to insure safety. The choir members are all vaccinated, we'll be singing with masks, and the audience must also be masked and va... Learn More Featured Event: Santa's Workshop When: Sunday, December 19th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Veterans of Foreign Wars What: It's the most wonderful time of the year, so kick off the holiday season at Santa's Workshop on Sunday, December 19, 2021, from 11 am to 3 pm at the VFW Hall, 1960 Freedom Blvd., Freedom, CA. Visit Santa and his elves, build a toy, make an ornament, play reindeer games, meet... Learn More Featured Event: Santa's Workshop (Brenda Armstrong) Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market - Santa Cruz City When: Sunday, December 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz CityLearn More Winter Family Day 2021 When: Sunday, December 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History What: Enjoy free admission to all our current exhibitions, plus the Toy Trains display in the Atrium all day! Drop in from 2-4PM to make a button and create seeds of growth to welcome in the new year. Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Santa Cruz Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.