The UCSC Celtic Music Ensemble performs live during a beginner-friendly, gender-neutral, darn good barn dance. Attendees are invited to dance, and partners are not needed. — ADMISSION – Open admission; tickets/registration not required. – FREE and open to UCSC affiliates. — PARKING – Parking by permit or ParkMobile. – Lot #170 is the closest parking […]
Yoga as Healing is a 7-week program at UC Santa Cruz for students who identify as survivors of interpersonal violence. Participants are welcome to join any of the sessions, and attendance at the orientation is not required.
Drop-In Draw provides a live model and room monitor. There is no formal lesson and only dry media is allowed (no paints). — ADVISORIES – These events contain mature content and nudity. – Drop-In Draw is subject to the possibility of last-minute cancellation without notification, and sessions are not guaranteed. — ADMISSION – FREE and […]
UCSC Orchestra
Learn how to create beautiful, long-lasting dried flower holiday wreaths with instructor Beth Benjamin. She will demonstrate the mechanics of putting everything together and will have a couple examples to guide your inspiration. Personal artistic style is highly encouraged! You’ll be able to choose from a wide selection of dried materials from the UCSC Farm […]
The photographs in this exhibition, made between 2004 and 2025, span across the American West from the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico to The Yukon territory in Canada. Paul Schoellhamer’s (Cowell ‘69) color photographs invite us to travel with him and reflect on our relationship to land, the light that shapes it, and the freedom […]
The first Tuesday of each month, the Arboretum is open without charge to visitors. See dates and times UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden is open. NOTE: Due to limited parking at the Arboretum and the popularity of Community Day, we greatly encourage visitors to carpool, bike, walk or use public transportation as much […]
Oakes and Rachel Carson Colleges, in collaboration with UCSC Dining, present Pop Music Around the World – KPop Demon Hunters. Join us Wednesday, December 3, from 5–8 p.m. at the Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall for a night of pop music, fun, community, and a special themed menu. Standard dining hall entry pricing applies, and all […]
Step into the spotlight with Barnstorm’s musical theater showcase — an intimate, cabaret-style evening featuring standout performances by our talented students. From beloved Broadway tunes to hidden gems, this lively celebration of song and story is not to be missed. — ADMISSION – General admission $5–$20 “Pay What You Like” – Free for UCSC undergrads […]
Affordable produce from the campus farm and local farmers market for students and the community! Fall 2025 Schedule Wednesdays: 11am–3pm at Quarry Plaza Fridays: 11am–3pm outside the Science & Engineering Library
Art Department students exhibit their art work throughout studios and classrooms at the Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center at UC Santa Cruz. The Open Studios event features student art work in a variety of media, including: – Drawing – Painting – Print media – Sculpture – Photography – Environmental art – Electronic art/new media — […]
UCSC Choir
Join us for an Alumni Volunteer Day at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
UCSC Jazz Combos present a fall quarter concert
UCSC Jazz Big Band
Join us for a discussion on Financial Conflicts of Interest (FCOI) and Conflicts of Commitment (COC) — what they are, why they matter, and how we manage them at UC Santa Cruz. This session will provide an overview of institutional processes for disclosing and reviewing potential conflicts, clarify the key differences between FCOI and COC, […]
Unlock the secrets of delicious, healthy, and home-crafted food at our Home Fermentation Workshop! This hands-on class dives deep into the art and science of fermentation, from understanding how beneficial microbes transform basic ingredients into delicious, healthy foods, to exploring a variety of home fermentation projects—including demonstrations of ferments like pickled vegetables and tangy yogurt. […]
Dear Baskin Engineering community, We’re excited to invite you to the kickoff of this year’s BE Climate Connectors series — a monthly gathering designed to bring together faculty, instructors, researchers, graduate students, and key staff working on climate solutions. When: Thursday, October 16 at 5:00 PM Where: E2 599 What: Wine, beer, and light snacks provided These informal monthly […]
This quarter, make time for you, for reflection, and for community!
Members of the hub’s working group focused on Undergraduate student success will meet to share ideas and strategize. If you would like to be involved in the hub’s work, please contact Richard Raygoza at riraygoz@ucsc.edu