This Week Downtown
FESTIVAL OF MONSTERS | OCT 14 - 18
The Festival of Monsters is sponsored by the UC Santa Cruz Center for Monster Studies and includes several days of monster themed events including many in Downtown Santa Cruz. A monster movie screening at The 418 Project. Discussion at The MAH. Game nights with Atlantis Fantasyworld and Game Santa Cruz.
SANTA CRUZ FILM FESTIVAL | OCT 14 - 18
Five days of films. A whole lot of Santa Cruz. Clear your calendar this Wednesday, October 14 through Sunday, October 18 for independent films, filmmaker conversations, local flavors, and plenty of reasons to stay out after the credits. Downtown venues include The Del Mar Theatre, Santa Cruz Cinema, and The 418 Project.
SANTA CRUZ COMEDY FESTIVAL | OCT 12-17
The 13th Annual Santa Cruz Comedy Festival is taking over Downtown Santa Cruz now through Saturday, October 17. Over the past twelve years, the Santa Cruz Comedy Festival has delivered tens of thousands of laughs to thousands of attendees, featuring hundreds of comedians from across the country. This year’s festival marks a major milestone and many of the featured headliners are returning alumni. Full line-up and schedule of performances ↓
OPEN STUDIOS PREVIEW | M.K. CONTEMPORARY ART
Find your favorite artists in the Open Studios tour happening this weekend by stopping by M.K. Contemporary Art today! All 330+ participating Open Studio artists have one piece for you to view in this fabulous exhibition. Consider it window shopping before you plan out your county-wide tour to view and buy great local art. On display through October 25 only.
HOLIDAY PARADE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
The annual Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade returns Saturday, December 5 at 10AM. Registration is NOW OPEN and limited to 85 groups/floats. The Holiday Parade is an iconic and beloved Santa Cruz tradition. Each year, over 1,000 people participate in the parade and another 3,000-5,000 enjoy being spectators. Don't miss your chance to register a group and be part of the magic. Sponsorships are also available. As of October 7, registrations are already at 50% capacity!
