This Week Downtown
REGULAR TRIVIA NIGHT RESUMES | ABBOTT SQUARE
Regularly scheduled Wednesday Night Trivia at Abbott Square resumes today Wednesday, August 5 starting at 6:30PM. Treat yourself to an evening of a non-serious quiz game hosted by Hugging Porcupines Production. Prizes for the winning team!
FIRST FRIDAY ART TOUR | WALK TO 17+ SHOWS
Walk to 17+ new art shows opening in Downtown Santa Cruz this First Friday, August 7! Discover new artists at Nicely, The Vision Sanctuary, The 418 Project, The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, Calvary Episcopal Church, Tumbleweed Found, Gabriella Cafe, Santa Cruz Art Expressions, Minnow Arts, Felix Krupa Gallery & Sculpture Garden, Stripe the Store, M.K. Contemporary Art, Kraken Art Studio & Gallery, Artisans & agency, Cat Alley Street, Little Giant Collective, and The Homeless Garden Project Store. And don't forget Free First Friday at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History.
YOUTH ENSEMBLE CONCERT | CIVIC AUDITORIUM
Hear the future of new music in this free chamber concert of original works programmed, produced, performed and presented by our adventurous 16–24 year-old Youth Ensemble, this Saturday, August 8 starting at 3:30PM at the Civic Auditoriu Downtown. This free concert is brought to you by the 2026 Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW | VET'S HALL
Renegade Theater Company is celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a live production of The Rocky Horror Show, running for four weekends beginning in late July at the Santa Cruz Vet’s Hall downtown. Featuring a live band, costume contests, and raffle prizes, the production brings the cult classic's outrageous characters and unforgettable music to the stage. Audiences are encouraged to join the legendary interactive experience by purchasing a $10 goodie bag that includes props like rice, a squirt gun, a newspaper, and other themed items. General admission tickets are $30, student tickets are $25, and all tickets are $15 on Community Night, August 13. Don't miss this raucous celebration of one of the most iconic musicals of all time!
ANTIQUE FAIRE AT LINCOLN STREET | AUGUST 9
Stop by the monthly Santa Cruz Antique Faire held on the second Sunday of every month from 8AM - 5PM. Shop for treasures from dozens of vendors on Lincoln Street and Pacific Ave. offering eclectic antiques, unique finds, vintage clothing, collectibles and more!
| ARTISAN FAIRE AT ABBOTT SQUARE | AUGUST 9 Come Downtown every Second Sunday from 12–4PM to Abbott Square Market for their monthly Artisan Faire! Explore unique creations from local artists and makers, enjoy live music from 1–3PM, and soak up all the vibrant Abbott Square vibes and check out their newest restaurants! Come support local talent and wind down your weekend in the best way, every Second Sunday. |
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COMING SOON!
| BLACK TIE ROLLER BALL AT THE MAH | AUGUST 15 Break out your best attire and rollerskates for a one-of-a-kind evening of rollerskate dancing fun with Bay Area rollerskate DJ Tsu Ali. Experience the Solari Gallery at The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History transformed into a skating rink for one night only, Saturday, August 15. Vendors, performances and more to be announced. This event is 21+ and BYOS (Bring your own skates). All rollerskates must have toe stops or jam/skate plugs to be granted entry. Inline skates/ rollerblades are welcome as well. Waivers will be required to sign upon entry. Tickets expected to sell out soon. Get yours today! |
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HARVEST FESTIVAL | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Harvest Festival returns to Downtown Santa Cruz on Saturday, October 3 from 12PM-4PM. We'll be throwing up tents, popping popcorn, stacking hay bales and setting up a slew of silly, throw-back games and fun activities for all of you. Think of a sweet nook version of county fair meets a school fair but, filled with local farms and businesses. This vibrant community event is produced in partnership with The Downtown Association of Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Community Farmers' Markets .
