Upcoming Events

UCSC Arboretum: Free Live Entertainment in the Trees

UC Santa Cruz Arboretum 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Both Friday and Saturday, beginning at 5:30 pm, explore the UCSC arboretum grounds to find dance, music, theater, sound and visual art in sometimes obvious places and other times hidden throughout the environment. You are free to arrive any time before 7:30pm when all audiences and performers will gather to watch the sky darken together. […]

Free

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Evenings on the Colonnade

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Stay for the entertainment from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on the Colonnade Deck! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party at the Plaza stage. Admission is free!  Monday, June 16 […]

Free

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium: Cinderella for Kids

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Step into a world of magic and wonder with Petite Cinderella, a charming, shortened version of the beloved ballet Cinderella, specially crafted for young audiences and performed by Santa Cruz Dance Theater's youngest dancers. This delightful production captures the heart of the classic fairytale while keeping it under an hour—perfect for young families and first-time […]

$22 – $32

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium: Cinderella

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

This enchanting production will take the stage on June 21st and June 22nd, with performances at 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM each day. Featuring a talented cast of local ballet students alongside accomplished professional dancers from across the state, Cinderella promises to be a spellbinding experience for audiences of all ages. Artistic Director Conrad Useldinger […]

$36 – $48

Audrey Stanley Grove: Shakespeare In The Park

Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park 501 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Head to DeLavega Park to enjoy the full outdoor theatre experience! You can bring your own picnic basket and drinks to enjoy the picnic bluff area or check out concession options before you go! Why not grab some wine from the Santa Cruz mountains and a curated charcuterie box to make it a picnic and […]

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Band Review

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Go see an exciting musical parade as 55 Northern California high school and junior high school marching bands compete next to the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in the ONLY band review with warm sand, cool surf, and hot rides!

Civic Auditorium: Cinderella World Ballet

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Welcome to the magical world of Cinderella, coming to Santa Cruz this Fall!An enchanting story for all ages with a wonderful dose of humor, majesty of classical ballet and the promise of “happily ever after”.A part of the World Ballet Series, Cinderella is performed live by a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers gathered […]

$32 – $95