This Week Downtown
SANTA CRUZ RESTAURANT WEEK | OCT 21 - 28
Santa Cruz Restaurant Week is back for its 15th year of drawing attention to our county’s culinary excellence. From October 21-28, local restaurants are offering a fixed-price, three course menu for $45, $55 or $65. The menu includes three options each for appetizer, entree and dessert. This is an opportunity for Santa Cruz County restaurants to showcase traditional or new menu items to new and returning customers. Click below to see featured Downtown Santa Cruz participating restaurants.
UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS | OCT 23, 28 + 30
Come welcome and celebrate your new neighbors in Downtown Santa Cruz with ribbon cutting ceremonies celebrating our district's recent grand openings:
- Tomato Tomato | Friday, Oct 23 at 5PM | Grand Opening! | Specialty Food Market at 117 Walnut Avenue
- Mane Kitchen & Cocktails | Wednesday, Oct 28 at 5PM | 1 Year Celebration | New American Restaurant at 1222 Pacific Avenue
- The Burning Ember | Friday, Oct 30 at 4PM | Grand Opening! | Romance Bookstore at 1128-B Pacific Avenue
SPITCH DECK NIGHT AT MARIPOSA | OCT 23
Pitch Deck Night is back and we’re excited to announce that our next location is Mariposa Coffee Bar this Thursday, October 23, starting at 6PM. Anyone can present a short slideshow or just come along to watch an evening of fun and sometimes funny presentations that we guarantee will not save the world or get you a promotion. Free to watch. Free to present.
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION | OCT 24
This Saturday, October 24, the MAH invites you to their annual Día de los Muertos Celebration. Celebrate and honor Latino cultural heritage through Musical and Dance Performances by Senderos. Throughout the day, enjoy hands-on activities, live music, and the powerful presence of community. Explore the MAH to view beautifully crafted altars known as altares, or ofrendas, created by community organizations.
LINE DANCING AT THE CATALYST | OCT 24
Join Niko of Surf City Line Dance with live music from Barnstormer at The Catalyst, this Saturday, October 24. Doors open at 6:30PM. Lessons and social dancing 7 PM; Barnstormer 8-10 PM. Don't miss this fun all ages event!
SIDEWALK SALES | ALL WEEKEND
Sidewalk Sales are happening Downtown Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25 from 10AM - 6PM. Sidewalk Sale days are ideal times to score great deals from local shops you love - and it's the perfect time to reacquaint yourself with your favorite Downtown eats.
