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Apr 29 Tuesday
First Friday - Night Market 831

Sand City Art Park

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM, every day through Sep 05, 2025.

Inspired by the vibrant open-air street bazaars from around the world, Night Market 831 is a lively gathering where friends and families can sip, savor, socialize, dance, shop, and explore. Held in the colorful Sand City Art Park, surrounded by stunning murals, the market creates a unique and inviting atmosphere. Committed to fostering a safe, fun, and inclusive community space, featuring a rotating lineup of local performers, creatives, and entrepreneurs who bring their talents to life each month.
Where: Sand City Art Park, 525 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955
When: Every First Friday of the month, from 5PM to 9PM

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Apr 29 Tuesday
- Music
- Performance
Santa Cruz Symphony’s 2024-2025 Concert Season continues -- Tickets available for the final two Performances

The Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium and Watsonville’s Mello Center

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM, every day through Jun 07, 2025.

Under the direction of Maestro and Artistic Director, Daniel Stewart the schedule continues with two Performances in May and June, 2025 including the following:
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MOZART’S REQUIEM
• May 3rd and 4th, 2025
SPRING POPS CONCERT: JOHN WILLIAMS’ ENCORE
• June 7th, 2025
Please visit https://santacruzsymphony.org for ticketing information and further information on the performance schedule.
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MISSION
The Santa Cruz Symphony’s mission is to inspire, educate and engage through artistic excellence, distinctive musical performances and varied activities that celebrate and enhance the cultural vibrancy of our community.
VISION
Leading through creativity and excellence, our vision is to be a cornerstone of the Performing Arts in the Greater Monterey Bay and San Francisco Bay Areas, inspiring our community to embrace the importance of music in our lives through a variety of shared musical experiences and artistic excellence.
Santa Cruz Symphony
307 Church Street
Santa Cruz, Ca 95060

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Apr 29 Tuesday
More Upcoming Performances and Films at the Sunset Center - Now through June, 2025

Sunset Center

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM, every day through Jun 12, 2025.

Music and Performing Arts:
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The Red Hot Chilli Pipers - Fusion music of traditional Scottish and rock, covering bands like Queen and ZZ Top, into what they dub “Bagrock”.
Thursday, May 8, 2025. Beginning at 7:30 pm.
Disenchanted! A New Musical Comedy - A comedic spin on the heroines of classic fairy tales, just in time for Mothers Day.
Friday, May 9, 2025. Beginning at 7:30 pm.
Yacht Rock Revue - Renditions of classics from the 70s and 80s, as well as their own original music, like taking a trip on a yacht.
Thursday, June 12, 2025. Beginning at 7:30 pm.
Free Film Screenings:
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Past Lives (2023) - A story of friends reuniting due to a chance encounter after years apart.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Beginning at 7 pm.
Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles (2020) - A documentary covering struggles of pastry chefs creating a menu for the Metropolitan Museum of Arts newest exhibition.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Beginning at 7 pm.

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Apr 29 Tuesday
- Adults (18+)
- Community
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is seeking Monterey County Adults to join Their Social Impact Study on how Aquarium serves The Local Community

Monterey Bay Aquarium

05:00 AM - 11:59 PM, every day through Apr 30, 2025.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is looking for Monterey County Adults to join Their Social Impact Study. This Study will help them understand how The Monterey Bay Aquarium serves The Local Community.
Selected Participants will receive Tickets to visit The Aquarium three times - with up to 5 Guests per Visit - between June and November 2025. Participants who complete All Visits and a Survey will receive a $150.00 Prepaid Electronic Credit Card.
To be eligible, you must be at least 18 Years Old and reside in Monterey County. Applications are open from April 1st to April 30th.
Details at: montereybayaquarium.org/study.

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Apr 30 Wednesday
- Visual Arts
Hostile Terrain 94 Exhibit

Cabrillo College Watsonville Center

Every week through May 15, 2025.
Monday: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Thursday: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Saturday: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Cabrillo College is proud to host the memorial installation Hostile Terrain 94 at the Watsonville Center in the Spring of 2025. Hostile Terrain 94 is a participatory exhibition created by the Undocumented Migration Project, a non-profit organization that focuses on the social process of immigration and raises awareness through research, education, and outreach.
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The exhibit is composed of approximately 3,800 handwritten toe tags that represent migrants who have died trying to cross the Sonoran Desert from the mid-1990s to 2023. These tags are geolocated on a large wall map of the Arizona-Mexico border, showing the exact locations where human remains were found.
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Location: Cabrillo College Watsonville Center, 318 Union St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Days and hours listed below.

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May 04 Sunday
- Community
Cinco de Mayo Festival

Watsonville City Plaza

11:30 AM - 05:00 PM on Sun, 4 May 2025

(15 SECONDS) Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, May 4th, 2025 from 11:30am-5:00pm in downtown Watsonville. Enjoy traditional folkloric dance, mariachi, popular bands from Mexico, and food booths that celebrate Mexican culture. Sunday, May 4th, 11:30-5:00pm.

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May 30 Friday
- Community
Gathering for Change Gala

Cowell Ranch Historic Hay Barn

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM on Fri, 30 May 2025

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Gathering for Change Gala, where we invite the community to come learn about and celebrate the unwavering power of collective action for building a better future, even in uncertain times. During this event, you’ll mingle with changemakers and visionaries affiliated with the institute and with other like-minded individuals from across our region who are continuing to fight for positive change.
Enjoy a night of inspiring stories, live music, food and refreshments, and meaningful connections, while learning how to support transformative initiatives. We’ll share lessons from our work about how strategic research, education, and community partnerships can help to create lasting change for justice and sustainability, both locally and globally.
We’ll also be honoring our founding Faculty Director, Professor Chris Benner, who has been instrumental in building the long term vision of the institute, and we’ll introduce you to our incoming Faculty Director, Professor Galina Hale, who will boldly lead us into the future.
Festive cocktail attire encouraged. Everyone is welcome, so please invite a friend!
Parking is free starting at 5pm in lots 115/116.
Hosted by the Institute for Social Transformation and UC Santa Cruz Social Sciences Division

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Apr 30 Wednesday
- Music
- Performance
Santa Cruz Symphony’s 2024-2025 Concert Season continues -- Tickets available for the final two Performances

The Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium and Watsonville’s Mello Center

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM, every day through Jun 07, 2025.

Under the direction of Maestro and Artistic Director, Daniel Stewart the schedule continues with two Performances in May and June, 2025 including the following:
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MOZART’S REQUIEM
• May 3rd and 4th, 2025
SPRING POPS CONCERT: JOHN WILLIAMS’ ENCORE
• June 7th, 2025
Please visit https://santacruzsymphony.org for ticketing information and further information on the performance schedule.
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MISSION
The Santa Cruz Symphony’s mission is to inspire, educate and engage through artistic excellence, distinctive musical performances and varied activities that celebrate and enhance the cultural vibrancy of our community.
VISION
Leading through creativity and excellence, our vision is to be a cornerstone of the Performing Arts in the Greater Monterey Bay and San Francisco Bay Areas, inspiring our community to embrace the importance of music in our lives through a variety of shared musical experiences and artistic excellence.
Santa Cruz Symphony
307 Church Street
Santa Cruz, Ca 95060

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Apr 30 Wednesday
More Upcoming Performances and Films at the Sunset Center - Now through June, 2025

Sunset Center

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM, every day through Jun 12, 2025.

Music and Performing Arts:
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The Red Hot Chilli Pipers - Fusion music of traditional Scottish and rock, covering bands like Queen and ZZ Top, into what they dub “Bagrock”.
Thursday, May 8, 2025. Beginning at 7:30 pm.
Disenchanted! A New Musical Comedy - A comedic spin on the heroines of classic fairy tales, just in time for Mothers Day.
Friday, May 9, 2025. Beginning at 7:30 pm.
Yacht Rock Revue - Renditions of classics from the 70s and 80s, as well as their own original music, like taking a trip on a yacht.
Thursday, June 12, 2025. Beginning at 7:30 pm.
Free Film Screenings:
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Past Lives (2023) - A story of friends reuniting due to a chance encounter after years apart.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Beginning at 7 pm.
Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles (2020) - A documentary covering struggles of pastry chefs creating a menu for the Metropolitan Museum of Arts newest exhibition.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Beginning at 7 pm.

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May 01 Thursday
- Music
- Performance
Santa Cruz Symphony’s 2024-2025 Concert Season continues -- Tickets available for the final two Performances

The Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium and Watsonville’s Mello Center

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM, every day through Jun 07, 2025.

Under the direction of Maestro and Artistic Director, Daniel Stewart the schedule continues with two Performances in May and June, 2025 including the following:
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MOZART’S REQUIEM
• May 3rd and 4th, 2025
SPRING POPS CONCERT: JOHN WILLIAMS’ ENCORE
• June 7th, 2025
Please visit https://santacruzsymphony.org for ticketing information and further information on the performance schedule.
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MISSION
The Santa Cruz Symphony’s mission is to inspire, educate and engage through artistic excellence, distinctive musical performances and varied activities that celebrate and enhance the cultural vibrancy of our community.
VISION
Leading through creativity and excellence, our vision is to be a cornerstone of the Performing Arts in the Greater Monterey Bay and San Francisco Bay Areas, inspiring our community to embrace the importance of music in our lives through a variety of shared musical experiences and artistic excellence.
Santa Cruz Symphony
307 Church Street
Santa Cruz, Ca 95060

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May 01 Thursday
More Upcoming Performances and Films at the Sunset Center - Now through June, 2025

Sunset Center

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM, every day through Jun 12, 2025.

Music and Performing Arts:
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The Red Hot Chilli Pipers - Fusion music of traditional Scottish and rock, covering bands like Queen and ZZ Top, into what they dub “Bagrock”.
Thursday, May 8, 2025. Beginning at 7:30 pm.
Disenchanted! A New Musical Comedy - A comedic spin on the heroines of classic fairy tales, just in time for Mothers Day.
Friday, May 9, 2025. Beginning at 7:30 pm.
Yacht Rock Revue - Renditions of classics from the 70s and 80s, as well as their own original music, like taking a trip on a yacht.
Thursday, June 12, 2025. Beginning at 7:30 pm.
Free Film Screenings:
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Past Lives (2023) - A story of friends reuniting due to a chance encounter after years apart.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Beginning at 7 pm.
Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles (2020) - A documentary covering struggles of pastry chefs creating a menu for the Metropolitan Museum of Arts newest exhibition.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Beginning at 7 pm.

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May 01 Thursday
Healing Sound Immersion

Center for Spiritual Awakening

Every week through May 29, 2025.
Thursday: 06:15 PM - 07:15 PM

Join two certified sound healers, Kiana Siino and Kathleen Lawrence, in a soothing, restorative soundscape designed to relax your nervous system and bring peace to your busy mind. We begin with a guided meditation, which leads into our sound experience where we combine a variety of sound healing instruments such as metal Himalayan singing bowls, crystal singing bowls, crystal harp, drum, and chimes with a background of natural sounds inspired by our changing weekly themes. Put away your cares for an hour and leave feeling revitalized by our specially curated sound meditations.
Chairs are available, but for a fully relaxing experience we recommend bringing a yoga mat, pillow, blanket, and anything else that would make you comfortable on the floor.
Visit www.ventanawildwellness.com for more info about Kiana and @healingharmonics4u on Instagram for info about Kathleen.

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May 02 Friday
- Music
- Performance
Santa Cruz Symphony’s 2024-2025 Concert Season continues -- Tickets available for the final two Performances

The Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium and Watsonville’s Mello Center

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM, every day through Jun 07, 2025.

Under the direction of Maestro and Artistic Director, Daniel Stewart the schedule continues with two Performances in May and June, 2025 including the following:
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MOZART’S REQUIEM
• May 3rd and 4th, 2025
SPRING POPS CONCERT: JOHN WILLIAMS’ ENCORE
• June 7th, 2025
Please visit https://santacruzsymphony.org for ticketing information and further information on the performance schedule.
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MISSION
The Santa Cruz Symphony’s mission is to inspire, educate and engage through artistic excellence, distinctive musical performances and varied activities that celebrate and enhance the cultural vibrancy of our community.
VISION
Leading through creativity and excellence, our vision is to be a cornerstone of the Performing Arts in the Greater Monterey Bay and San Francisco Bay Areas, inspiring our community to embrace the importance of music in our lives through a variety of shared musical experiences and artistic excellence.
Santa Cruz Symphony
307 Church Street
Santa Cruz, Ca 95060

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May 02 Friday
More Upcoming Performances and Films at the Sunset Center - Now through June, 2025

Sunset Center

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM, every day through Jun 12, 2025.

Music and Performing Arts:
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The Red Hot Chilli Pipers - Fusion music of traditional Scottish and rock, covering bands like Queen and ZZ Top, into what they dub “Bagrock”.
Thursday, May 8, 2025. Beginning at 7:30 pm.
Disenchanted! A New Musical Comedy - A comedic spin on the heroines of classic fairy tales, just in time for Mothers Day.
Friday, May 9, 2025. Beginning at 7:30 pm.
Yacht Rock Revue - Renditions of classics from the 70s and 80s, as well as their own original music, like taking a trip on a yacht.
Thursday, June 12, 2025. Beginning at 7:30 pm.
Free Film Screenings:
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Past Lives (2023) - A story of friends reuniting due to a chance encounter after years apart.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Beginning at 7 pm.
Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles (2020) - A documentary covering struggles of pastry chefs creating a menu for the Metropolitan Museum of Arts newest exhibition.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Beginning at 7 pm.

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May 02 Friday
Jazz at the Library

Downtown Branch Library

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM, every month on Friday through May 02, 2025.

Join us at the Downtown Library and enjoy free jazz music by local musicians. In memory of her husband, bassist and jazz singer, Betty N. has created the William H. Nadeau Memorial Fund promoting and rewarding excellence in jazz performance. In partnering with the library, the memorial fund is able to bring the wonderful sounds of live jazz music to the community. This program will run on the first Friday of every month from March through May.

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May 03 Saturday
- Music
- Performance
Santa Cruz Symphony’s 2024-2025 Concert Season continues -- Tickets available for the final two Performances

The Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium and Watsonville’s Mello Center

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM, every day through Jun 07, 2025.

Under the direction of Maestro and Artistic Director, Daniel Stewart the schedule continues with two Performances in May and June, 2025 including the following:
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MOZART’S REQUIEM
• May 3rd and 4th, 2025
SPRING POPS CONCERT: JOHN WILLIAMS’ ENCORE
• June 7th, 2025
Please visit https://santacruzsymphony.org for ticketing information and further information on the performance schedule.
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MISSION
The Santa Cruz Symphony’s mission is to inspire, educate and engage through artistic excellence, distinctive musical performances and varied activities that celebrate and enhance the cultural vibrancy of our community.
VISION
Leading through creativity and excellence, our vision is to be a cornerstone of the Performing Arts in the Greater Monterey Bay and San Francisco Bay Areas, inspiring our community to embrace the importance of music in our lives through a variety of shared musical experiences and artistic excellence.
Santa Cruz Symphony
307 Church Street
Santa Cruz, Ca 95060

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May 03 Saturday
More Upcoming Performances and Films at the Sunset Center - Now through June, 2025

Sunset Center

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM, every day through Jun 12, 2025.

Music and Performing Arts:
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The Red Hot Chilli Pipers - Fusion music of traditional Scottish and rock, covering bands like Queen and ZZ Top, into what they dub “Bagrock”.
Thursday, May 8, 2025. Beginning at 7:30 pm.
Disenchanted! A New Musical Comedy - A comedic spin on the heroines of classic fairy tales, just in time for Mothers Day.
Friday, May 9, 2025. Beginning at 7:30 pm.
Yacht Rock Revue - Renditions of classics from the 70s and 80s, as well as their own original music, like taking a trip on a yacht.
Thursday, June 12, 2025. Beginning at 7:30 pm.
Free Film Screenings:
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Past Lives (2023) - A story of friends reuniting due to a chance encounter after years apart.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Beginning at 7 pm.
Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles (2020) - A documentary covering struggles of pastry chefs creating a menu for the Metropolitan Museum of Arts newest exhibition.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Beginning at 7 pm.

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