Name: Nutcracker
Start: 2026-12-19T13:00:00-08:00
Location: Cabrillo's Crocker Theater

Cabrillo's Crocker Theater

Experience the magic of the holiday season with Santa Cruz City Ballet's performance of the Nutcracker. Widely regarded as a local gem and the best holiday present in Santa Cruz, this absolutely fantastic show sparkles on stage and is presented by the International Academy of Dance. Shows on 12/19 &amp; 12/20, 1:00 PM &amp; 4:30 PM both days only at Cabrillo's Crocker Theater.

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Nutcracker

Experience the magic of the holiday season with Santa Cruz City Ballet's performance of the Nutcracker. Widely regarded as a...

🎬 Five days of films. A whole lot of Santa Cruz.October 14–18 | Santa Cruz Film Festival 2026
Clear your calendar for independent films, filmmaker conversations, local flavors, and plenty of reasons to stay out after the credits. Here’s how the week unfolds:
MOVIE VENUES: The Del Mar, Santa Cruz Cinema, The 418 Project, The Colligan, The Rio Theater.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Go to our website for our full film guide and schedule for all 5 festival days!&nbsp;
After parties each night!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 — LET’S MAKE A SCENE We open with Lunar Sway at the Del Mar Theatre, then head to the Museum of Art &amp; History for our Opening Night Party. Think music, cocktails, culinary bites, and a room full of people ready to celebrate independent cinema.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 — SIP HAPPENS Discover fresh voices on screen, then keep the conversation flowing at Big Basin Tasting Room. Wine, bites, and fireside conversations bring filmmakers and film lovers together.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 — POUR DECISIONS Make a day of discovering films, then join us at Woodhouse Blending &amp; Brewing for live music, custom SCFF brews, and a Friday night with a few surprises.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 — THE S’MORE THE MERRIERSpend the day exploring the film lineup, then trade your theater seat for some ocean air. Our beachside gathering with Dream Inn brings the community together for fire pits, s’mores, and conversations under the Santa Cruz sky.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 — BRUNCH WITH BENEFITS + CUE THE APPLAUSE Start with brunch and industry conversation about Ai in FILM at Hotel Paradox, catch more festival films, and join us for our Closing Night screening at the Rio Theatre. Then it’s back to Hotel Paradox for the awards celebration and one final toast.
Every day is an invitation to discover artists, support local businesses, and connect with your community. Your support also helps SCFF provide workshop scholarships and a matching ticket and pass program for film students.
🎟️ Bring your curiosity. Bring your people. Explore the schedule and get your tickets.
Thank you to our Luminary Sponsors: The Dream Inn and Bella Babot + Richard Baer

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🎬 Five days of films. A whole lot of Santa Cruz.October 14–18 | Santa Cruz Film Festival 2026
Clear your calendar for...

🎬 Five days of films. A whole lot of Santa Cruz.October 14–18 | Santa Cruz Film Festival 2026
Clear your calendar for independent films, filmmaker conversations, local flavors, and plenty of reasons to stay out after the credits. Here’s how the week unfolds:
MOVIE VENUES: The Del Mar, Santa Cruz Cinema, The 418 Project, The Colligan, The Rio Theater.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Go to our website for our full film guide and schedule for all 5 festival days!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.santacruzfilmfestivals.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">santacruzfilmfestivals.org</a>
After parties each night!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 — LET’S MAKE A SCENE We open with Lunar Sway at the Del Mar Theatre, then head to the Museum of Art &amp; History for our Opening Night Party. Think music, cocktails, culinary bites, and a room full of people ready to celebrate independent cinema.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 — SIP HAPPENS Discover fresh voices on screen, then keep the conversation flowing at Big Basin Tasting Room. Wine, bites, and fireside conversations bring filmmakers and film lovers together.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 — POUR DECISIONS Make a day of discovering films, then join us at Woodhouse Blending &amp; Brewing for live music, custom SCFF brews, and a Friday night with a few surprises.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 — THE S’MORE THE MERRIER &nbsp;Spend the day exploring the film lineup, then trade your theater seat for some ocean air. Our beachside gathering with Dream Inn brings the community together for fire pits, s’mores, and conversations under the Santa Cruz sky.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 — BRUNCH WITH BENEFITS + CUE THE APPLAUSE Start with brunch and industry conversation about Ai in FILM at Hotel Paradox, catch more festival films, and join us for our Closing Night screening at the Rio Theatre. Then it’s back to Hotel Paradox for the awards celebration and one final toast.
Every day is an invitation to discover artists, support local businesses, and connect with your community. Your support also helps SCFF provide workshop scholarships and a matching ticket and pass program for film students.
🎟️ Bring your curiosity. Bring your people. Explore the schedule and get your tickets.
Thank you to our Luminary Sponsors: The Dream Inn and Bella Babot + Richard Baer

Wilder Ranch State Park

Celebrate the season at Wilder Ranch State Park with apple tasting by the California Rare Fruit Growers Assn., live music, and living history demos. This free community event also features delicious food for sale, crafts, and games, with day-use parking available for $10 to support the park.

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RSVP for Saturday, October 17, 2026, 5 - 7 PM Senator Cory Booker, Speaker &amp; Reception in support of the Booker Victory Fund
5:00 - 6:30 PM: Main Reception 5:00 PM: Doors Open 5:30 PM: Speaking Program 6:30 - 7:00 PM: Host &amp; Sponsor Private Reception
At the home of Diana &amp; Matt Chapman, Aptos, CA Address provided upon RSVP
Hosts: Diana &amp; Matt Chapman, Sage Lavine, Ocean Robbins, Sean Atsatt, Jamie Barsimantov &amp; Alex Gershenson
Contribution Levels (per person): Co-Host: $2,500* | Sponsor: $1,000* Friend: $500 | Guest: $250 *Co-Hosts &amp; sponsors are invited to join at 6:30 PM for a private gathering with Senator Booker.
RSVP: <a href="https://secure.ngpvan.com/tl6PEt_r406p_h7h7P3YOQ2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://secure.ngpvan.com/tl6PEt_r406p_h7h7P3YOQ2</a>
For More Information: Email Emma Davis: <a href="mailto:edavis@corybooker.com">edavis@corybooker.com</a> Call: (240) 444-3292 Email Mather Martin: <a href="mailto:mather@corybooker.com">mather@corybooker.com</a> Call: (415) 987-8120

Local Event: Senator Cory Booker, Speaker & Reception

Senator Cory Booker, Speaker & Reception

RSVP for Saturday, October 17, 2026, 5 - 7 PM Senator Cory Booker, Speaker & Reception in support of the Booker Victory...

Online event on Google Meet. Free, register on Eventbrite to get the link. A free 30-minute webinar for local business owners: find the patches holding your business together, and what to fix before adding AI. Every tool you own made sense the day you bought it: the booking system, the card reader, the accounting package, the spreadsheet that was only meant to be temporary. None of them were built to talk to each other, so over the years you became the connection. Put AI on top of those patches and you automate the mess. Who should attend: owners of businesses that have been running for ten years or more (practices, trades, crews, rentals, shops), especially if nobody on your payroll has the job of making the software work. In 30 minutes you will find the patches in your own business with a live five-question check, see which popular AI tools are usually not worth it yet and why, learn the order that works (steady what is underneath, connect what can be connected, then automate), and leave knowing what to fix first, whether or not you ever hire anyone to do it. Open questions after for anyone who wants to stay. Everyone who registers gets the recording, so sign up even if you can't make it live. Hosted by Chris Cobb, founder of Sannidhi AI in Santa Cruz.

Local Event: Free Online Webinar: Stabilize Before You Automate

Free Online Webinar: Stabilize Before You Automate

Online event on Google Meet. Free, register on Eventbrite to get the link. A free 30-minute webinar for local business owners:...

Santa Cruz Bible Church

FREE FALL FEST EVENT FOR FAMILIES You are invited! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Santa Cruz Bible Church for an evening of food trucks, trunk-or-treat, games, music, and more. This event is FREE!Bring your family, friends, and costumes — it’s going to be a night full of fun and community.What’s Happening: • Trunk-or-Treat (costumes welcome!) • Local Food Trucks • Euro Bungee &amp; Water Balls • Preschool Game Area • and More!

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Santa Cruz Bible Church Fall Fest

FREE FALL FEST EVENT FOR FAMILIES You are invited! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Santa Cruz Bible Church for an evening of...

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