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Dual Demons Tech
📍 Santa Cruz County, CA
Santa Cruz Scene: What's happening in Santa Cruz County
From the waves to the redwoods, it's all happening here.
Santa Cruz Scene (santacruzscene.com) is a free daily calendar of in-person events across Santa Cruz County, California: live music, festivals, art walks, surf contests, trail days and everything in between.
In-person only, on purpose. Everything here is something you can actually show up to. No screens, no streams.
★ Featured this season
★ Featured Event
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM
The Kick Off - Sonivore Listening Lounge
📍 Sonivore · Downtown Santa Cruz · $25
THE KICK OFF is a one-night fundraiser for the Sonivore Listening Lounge at 701 Front Street. DJs, live performances, visual art by Made Fresh Crew, and a first taste of Sonivore — just days before our Kickstarter closes. Donation-based entry. To RSVP in advance, pledge at least the minimum tier on Kickstarter, or Venmo a donation to @sonivoremusic with “Fundraiser” in the note. You can also donate at the door. Come through and help us bring the lounge to life.
Art & Culture
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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★ Featured
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · Institute of the Arts and Sciences
Afrobeats Nite at the IAS
Join us for a night of dancing, joy, and community organized by Afrobeats Nite Santa Cruz featuring DJ Mai Girl and DJ Monk Earl. In addition to music, there will be vendors, food trucks, and late night showings of the exhibitions Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá and Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still . This event is FREE and open to the public. Afrobeats Nite at the IAS is a collaboration with Visualizing Abolition , an arts-based initiative that reaches across prison borders to contribute to the unfolding collective story and alternative imagining underway to create a future free of prisons. Jase “Monk” Earl is a Santa Cruz–based DJ, curator, cultural producer, educator, and writer whose understanding of community is rooted in Hip Hop culture and shaped by his upbringing in the immigrant-rich neighborhood of Crown Heights, Brooklyn. As the founder of Afroscope Promotions and founder, curator, and resident DJ of Afrobeats Nite Santa Cruz, he creates public spaces where African and diasporic music become catalysts for connection, cultural exchange, and collective celebration. DJ Mai Girl plays festivals, clubs, shows, and private events all over the West Coast and beyond. Her unique blend of genres and hand-picked selections– whether it be hip hop, soul, house, jazzy vibes, old school jams, Afro, Caribbean or Latin rhythms– keep people moving all night. She consistently plays one Stevie or Prince song every set to remind herself of why she started DJing in the first place.
Education
📍 Westside
★ Featured
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · Rio Theatre
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Adventure Night
Rio Theatre & Sante Adairius Midtown Portal team up to support Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship Join us for the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Adventure Night October 10th at 7 pm, Rio Theatre Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world! Join us when we screen this all new Adventure line up of films featuring BEST DAY EVER, the Audience Choice Award Winner and Best Film: Mountain Sports along with five other audience favorites. This year’s films are bound to showcase an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world. The Rio Theatre has been hosting the annual adventure night since 2013. Guaranteed to sell out! Visit https://www.riotheatre.com/events-2/2026/10/10/banffcentremountain for a complete list of films and tickets.
Art & Culture
📍 Midtown
Coming up
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 · Rio Theatre for the Performing Arts
Kishi Bashi:: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 10/6
(((folkYEAH!))) presents KISHI BASHI Rio Theatre Santa Cruz, CA October 6, 2026 Doors 7pm / Show 8pm All Ages
Music
📍 Midtown
Coming up
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 · The 418 Project
Dual Demons - CLASS
A recurring dance class in Santa Cruz. Check with the venue for specific style and level.
Education
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
☀️ Happening today
Tuesday, October 6Tuesday's a good day for puttering: Community Day at the UCSC Arboretum is free and open all morning, and the libraries are busy with practical stuff, backgammon at Aptos & Seacliff, tech help at Garfield Park and La Selva Beach, quilting up in Boulder Creek. If you've got a toddler in tow, swing by Toddler Time @ Live Oak at the Midtown branch. And tonight, Kishi Bashi plays the Rio Theatre, so grab tickets before they're gone.
55 events on today. No plans required, just go. See the full day →
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Kishi Bashi:: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 10/6
📍 Rio Theatre for the Performing Arts
Music
8:30 AM
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Advancing Urban Forest Management Through Technology
📍 Clubhouse at Harvey West Park
Outdoors
9:00 AM
See listing
Mobile Health Clinic
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Community
9:00 AM
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Community Tuesday at the UCSC Arboretum
📍 Arboretum
Education
9:00 AM
FREE
Community Day at the UCSC Arboretum
📍 UCSC Arboretum
Community
9:00 AM
$198
Pastel Painting Class
📍 Community Through Art
Art & Culture
10:00 AM
See listing
In-person Tech Help @ Garfield Park
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Community
10:00 AM
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Backgammon @ the Library
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Community
10:00 AM
See listing
In-person Tech Help @ La Selva Beach
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Community
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Oct
6
Meet Provost Aims and Poppy the Chihuahua outside of the Crown College Office for yummy cookies and conversation. Stay and chat or grab and go.
Oct
6
Practice your English and make new friends!
Oct
6
GSSCC Lecture: Using Online Resources to Verify Your Tree
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 1:00 PM · See listing
Would you bet your life on the accuracy of your family tree? Robert Givens will walk you through a way to verify those parts lacking documentation or just don't seem right.
Oct
6
Join us for process-focused art workshops using various mediums, prompts, and mindfulness to boost wellbeing and ease stress. No experience needed; materials provided.
Oct
6
My Sister is Going to Kill Me with Nina Simon
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM · FREE
The Travelling Book Club welcomes local author Nina Simon to discuss her newest book, My Sister is Going to Kill Me.
Oct
6
Denise will lead a tea ritual while we gather at her handcrafted tea table. This will include: meditation, tea tasting and getting to know each other around the tea table.
Oct
6
(OUTSIDE GROUP)The Older Lesbians’ Group: Where in All The World Are The Lesbians?
📍 The Diversity Center
🕒 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM · See listing
(OUTSIDE GROUP ) The Older Lesbians’ Group: Where in All The World Are The Lesbians? First and Third Tuesday, August 4, 2:00 - 3:30 pm (RSVP for location) Topics are chosen at the beginning of each meeting. Share your most compelling topic about navigating life as an older lesbian, in a safe, confidential environment. Join us if you are an older (you decide what age that is), self-identified lesbian, interested in sharing your journey with others. Meetings are held at a group member’s home. RSVP to [email protected] prior to each meeting for the address.
Oct
6
R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail @ Live oak
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 3:00 PM · See listing
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. R.E.A.D. ofrece instrucción individual de comprensión lectora para los grados 1 a 12.
Oct
6
R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail @Garfield Park
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 3:00 PM · See listing
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713
Oct
6
Fall Semester Maker Classes (August 11 – December 20, 2026) Join us for a semester of hands-on creativity at SC Maker Studios! Students explore 3D printing, laser engraving, woodworking, sewing, robotics, beading, arts & crafts, and more, creating projects to take home each week. All materials are included (except electronic robot components). Weekly Class Times: Youth (Ages 6½–12) Tuesdays: 3:00–5:00 PM Wednesdays: 1:00–3:00 PM & 3:00–5:00 PM Thursdays: 3:00–5:00 PM Sundays: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Teens (Ages 11–17) Sundays: 12:30–2:30 PM Register for the full semester to reserve your spot [https://scmakerstudios.com/fall-semester-2026/], or join us for individual Maker Sunday drop-in sessions [https://scmakerstudios.com/sunday-maker-registration/]. Spaces are limited!
Oct
6
Youth Bloom Studio Art with Sarah Orre, nurtures creativity, confidence, and curiosity through hands-on learning. Each class encourages young artists to explore new materials, techniques, and ideas while building foundational art skills in a supportive studio environment. From painting and drawing to air dry clay and mixed media, students learn to see like artists and express their own unique voice. Enroll in as many sessions as you like!
Oct
6
Aptos Youth Chess Club. Open to players ages 6 to 18 with knowledge of basic rules (how the pieces move). Instructor is Chess Master Dana Mackenzie.
Oct
6
An exciting four-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! This four-week series meets weekly from September 22nd through October 13th. Registration is required.
Oct
6
Kids Class: Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance
📍 The 418 Project
🕒 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · See listing
Weekly kids' classes in traditional hula and Tahitian dance, led by Te Hau Nui School at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz.
Oct
6
Step into a realm of revitalization at our pharmacy, where we proudly introduce our exclusive hydration injection services. Designed to replenish your body’s essential fluids and nutrients swiftly and effectively, our hydration injections offer a rejuvenating experience that goes beyond traditional methods. Our skilled and caring professionals utilize cutting-edge techniques to administer a customized blend of hydration, vitamins, and minerals directly into your system, ensuring a rapid and targeted response. Whether you’re seeking a post-workout boost, recovering from illness, or simply aiming to enhance your overall well-being, our hydration injections provide a quick and convenient solution. Experience the transformative power of hydration at our pharmacy, where health and vitality converge for a renewed and invigorated you.
Oct
6
Junior Animal Care Team (Ages 11+) Ready to level up your animal skills? If you love animals and want real, hands-on experience, the Junior Animal Care Team gives you the chance to go behind the scenes at the Santa Cruz SPCA! Start with a three-week training program where you’ll learn how to safely support shelter animals and prepare for your role on the team. Each session includes one hour of hands-on animal care projects—creating enrichment, preparing supplies, and helping support the shelter team—followed by one hour socializing with our shelter animals. After graduating, you’ll become a Junior Animal Care Team Member, returning for ongoing sessions to build your skills, take on more responsibility, and make a real difference for animals in need. A progressive step before becoming an SPCA volunteer—perfect for future animal care professionals and passionate animal advocates! Junior Animal Care Team Training: Tuesday 4pm-6pm (September – May) Junior Animal Care Team Sessions: Thursday 4pm-6pm (September – May)
Oct
6
Be a Master Builder at our Library Lego® Club! Join us on the first Tuesday of the month from 4:00-5:30pm and get creative with a provided theme or build whatever you want with the library’s collection of bricks. Bring the whole family along to join in on the fun. This program takes place at the Main Library, Children’s Play Space Area. Volvemos a la acción ~ ¡Sea un maestro de obras en nuestro Club de Lego®! Se le invita a participar el primer martes del mes de 4:00-5:30pm, y sea creativo con un tema proporcionado o construya lo que quiera con la colección de legos de la biblioteca. Se invita a toda la familia a participar en la diversión. Este programa se llevará a cabo en nuestra Biblioteca Principal, Sala de Niños
Oct
6
Wing Chun martial arts classes with instructor Marcus at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, meeting multiple times per week.
Oct
6
Kaika Class: Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance
📍 The 418 Project
🕒 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · See listing
Kaika Class: Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance
Oct
6
Food, Socializing, and Excellent talks from the PyTorch Ecosystem 5:30 – 6:30 Food and Socializing 6:30 – 7:00 Rob Timpe – Using and Debugging Torch.compile 7:00 – 7:30 Roy Shadmon – EdgeFL and Federated Learning 7:30 – 8:00 Talk 3 Talk 1: Using and Debugging Torch.compile Torch.compile promises great speedups with a one line change, but can give cryptic error messages when it fails. We’ll describe some common failures and how to fix them, as well as recent efforts to both reduce failures and make the remaining ones easier to debug. Rob Timpe is a software engineer at OpenTeams where he works on the front end of torch.compile (Dynamo). Previously he was an ML engineer working on autonomous aircraft at Xwing, and computer vision at Microsoft. Talk 2: EdgeFL and Federated Learning EdgeLake coordinates federated learning across distributed sites without moving raw training data to a central location. Each site trains locally, EdgeLake handles the distributed data and coordination layer, and the resulting models are shared across the network and deployed for inference at the edge — creating a continuous path from managing distributed data to training models to running inference, all at the edge. Roy Shadmon is a System Architect at AnyLog, where he works on EdgeLake and its applications in federated learning and distributed edge intelligence. He holds a PhD from UC Santa Cruz. Other speaker(s) announced soon
Oct
6
Join Eat for the Earth for a delicious plant-based potluck and the chance to ask a doctor your health-related questions!
Oct
6
Queer Book Club with Jeffrey @ The Diversity Center
📍 The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
🕒 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · See listing
Queer Book Club at The Diversity Center Date: The first Tuesday of every month Time: 6:00-9:00 PM Location: The Diversity Center Ages: 18+ Cost: FREE! Open to all! Come eat, drink, and chat about LGBTQ+ lit. :) This month’s book is TBD This book club is an intergenerational opportunity to bond with people of different ages. Text Jeffrey at 732-272-5896 for details and to be added to the Whatsapp group. .
Oct
6
Kathryn Pierno
Oct
6
Wahine Advanced Class: Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance
📍 The 418 Project
🕒 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · See listing
Advanced hula and Tahitian dance class for experienced dancers. Part of Te Hau Nui School's curriculum.
Oct
6
Beginning adult ceramics with instructor Nora Sarkissian. Learn the basics of hand building, pinch, and coil. Nora will provide demos and projects as well as time for independent clay creation. Class is held at Redwood and Ranunculus downtown Felton. Tuesdays, 6-8:30 PM $234 for 6 weeks (7% service fee due at checkout) plus a $20 material fee due to instructor at first class Clay, glazes, and tools provided. Session I: August 18, 25, Sept 1, 8, 15, 22 Session II: Sept 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3
Oct
6
Trivia Night at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
📍 Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
🕒 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · FREE
Hugging Porcupines Productions presents Trivia Night, every Tuesday evening at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing. Trivia is always free to play. Grab your team and challenge yourself to 6 rounds of fun trivia.
Oct
6
Get those gears turning, grab one of our 16 beers on tap, and join us for Trivia Tuesdays at Discretion! Every Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm. Hosted by Michael Cahalan. No sign-ups required - just come a little early to snag a table in the beer garden. Free to play | Prizes | Up to 6 per team
Oct
6
A recurring dance class in Santa Cruz. Check with the venue for specific style and level.
Oct
6
As with everything we do, we bring the fun! This isn’t your average ordinary trivia. It’s “Bruno’s Style”. We sing, we play instruments, we dance and we drink. Fill up on Tacos and Margs and get ready for a night of fun! If you’re looking for a quiet night with boring trivia for the brainiacs you won’t find it at Bruno’s. With musical clues for our players – we have the most fun trivia around. We turn the music up loud and we make a lot of noise! It’s free to play with prizes for the winners. With $3 tacos and the buy a Margarita or Modelo and get a free taco deal, you’re going to have a great night at the best bar in town. Bring your friends and form a team or come by yourself and make some new friends, you’ll have a blast!
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