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Exhibition—The One with the Manes, works by Yasmine Benabdallah

Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery Baskin Service Road, Santa Cruz

A multimedia exhibition by Yasmine Benabdallah, Film and Digital Media PhD candidate, explores a shared history between Morocco, Brazil, and Portugal through video installations, photographs, and watercolors. More information about the artist. Admission – FREE and open to the public. – Gallery hours are Mon.–Sat., noon–5:00 p.m. – More Gallery information here. Full schedule of […]

FREE and open to the public

Practical Activism Conference

Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis College Multi-purpose Room 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz

Join us for the 23rd annual Practical Activism Conference. This day-long, student-coordinated conference features speakers, workshops, tabling and hands on opportunities.

Free

Food as Resistance Within the Black Diaspora

Cowell Coffee Shop 1156 high St, Santa Cruz

Join us for our second workshop to cook breakfast for the community and discuss food as resistance within the Black diaspora. Topics include: urban farming, food distribution in organizing, and […]

Semiconductor Career Summit – From Campus to Silicon Valley

Stevenson Event Center Stevenson Service Road, Santa Cruz

A SEMI Professional Development Seminar organized by the SEMI Silicon Valley Chapter – Connecting College Students to the Semiconductor Industry. Learn about career opportunities in high tech and acquire valuable, practical information that will help you choose career directions and plan for your success.

Sip Smarter

Porter/Kresge Dining Hall 411 Porter-Kresge Rd, Santa Cruz

Sip Smarter @ UCSC is your chance to grab a free drink, connect with friends, and learn how small choices can make a big impact. Stop by this drop-in campus event in partnership with Pepsi to enjoy one of nearly 1,000 canned beverages while exploring UCSC Dining’s move toward more sustainable packaging and right-sized portions. […]

URBAN Lunch Hour: IRB Guidelines and Community-Engaged Research

February 27, 2026 | Noon–1PM *ONLINE* Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines are not fully aligned with the ethical priorities of community-engaged research. Join Dr. Rebecca London and Ned LeBlond as they discuss barriers and solutions for developing clearer practices and stronger collaborations between researchers and the IRB for supporting ethical community-engaged research at UC Santa […]

Free

“Career Success Resources” for UTC Transfer/Continuing Students

Come and find out ALL that Career Success has to offer to UCSC students – every resources is FREE for you! Resume/Cover Letter feedback, Career Coaching Appointments, Graduate School Preparation, Interviewing Skills, Networking Opportunities, Career Fairs, Professional Development Workshops and MORE!

Pachanga 2026: Noche de Baile

Cultural Center – Merrill College 641 Merrill Rd, Santa Cruz

Join El Centro, the African American Resource and Cultural Center (AARCC), and Merrill College for our annual Noche de Baile as part of Pachanga 2026! For years, El Centro and the AARCC have collaborated on Pachanga, an annual event series during Black History Month focused on uplifting and celebrating AfroLatinidad. Each year, the series culminates […]

Free

Lunar New Year Santa Cruz Warriors Game

Kaiser Permanente Arena 140 Front St, Santa Cruz

The Division of Student Affairs & Success Leadership & Involvement is excited to partner with the Santa Cruz Warriors for a special Lunar New Year–themed game on Fri, 2/27/26 at 7 p.m. at Kaiser Permanente Arena . Doors open at 6 p.m. Tip-off at 7 p.m. Bring your friends to cheer on the Sea Dubs […]

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Santa Cruz

Rio Theater 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz

For the 35th year, UC Santa Cruz Adventure Rec is thrilled to bring the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour to Santa Cruz! Each November, the Banff Festival in Canada showcases the year’s most breathtaking, inspiring adventure films—and we’re bringing the very best of them to the Rio Theatre, February 27, 28, & March […]

Lunar New Year SC Warriors Game with ISSP

Kaiser Permanente Arena 140 Front St, Santa Cruz

Lunar New Year Santa Cruz Warriors Basketball Game Date: Friday, February 27 Time: 19:00 Tipoff Location: Kaiser Permanente Arena Click here to RSVP for free ticket(s) We are teaming up with […]

The Rite of Strings— “One Night Only” concert with UCSC Music Department faculty and special guests

Music Center Recital Hall 400 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz

Audiences are invited to a concert featuring Christopher Mallett, guitar; William Coulter, guitar; Robert Miller, guitar; and Grijda Spiri, violin. — ADVISORIES – Seating is first-come, first-served – No intermission — ADMISSION – FREE and open to the public – Open seating (no ticket required) – Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to […]

FREE and open to the public

Random With A Purpose (RWAP) XXXlV—The Experiment

Random With A Purpose (RWAP) XXXlV
Second Stage Second Stage, Santa Cruz

Random With A Purpose is a popular annual student-directed and -choreographed dance showcase. Per directors Lydia Wallman and Brennah Lyons, this year’s production, The Experiment, “serves as a platform for collaborators to develop work that does not yet exist in the physical world and to investigate elements of community and features a cast that reflects UC […]

Free – $20

Random With A Purpose (RWAP) XXXlV—The Experiment

Random With A Purpose (RWAP) XXXlV
Second Stage Second Stage, Santa Cruz

Random With A Purpose is a popular annual student-directed and -choreographed dance showcase. Per directors Lydia Wallman and Brennah Lyons, this year’s production, The Experiment, “serves as a platform for collaborators to develop work that does not yet exist in the physical world and to investigate elements of community and features a cast that reflects UC […]

Free – $20

Random With A Purpose (RWAP) XXXlV—The Experiment

Second Stage Second Stage, Santa Cruz

Random With A Purpose is a popular annual student-directed and -choreographed dance showcase. Per directors Lydia Wallman and Brennah Lyons, this year’s production, The Experiment, “serves as a platform for collaborators to develop work that does not yet exist in the physical world and to investigate elements of community and features a cast that reflects UC […]

Free – $20

Get Certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED!

Scotts Valley Center

Location: Scotts Valley Center Register for the training. This Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course equips you to recognize and care for various first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants. It is designed for individuals who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements. This class […]