Events
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Exhibition—The One with the Manes, works by Yasmine Benabdallah
Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery Baskin Service Road, Santa Cruz, CAA 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 […]
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Summer Courses Listed for 2026
Summer 2026 classes are now posted at summer.ucsc.edu. Explore courses and start planning your summer schedule over winter closure! Days and times will be in the schedule of classes on […]
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Food as Resistance Within the Black Diaspora
Cowell Coffee Shop 1156 high St, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Coast-to-Coast Men’s Basketball Conference Tournament – Semifinals Game #2
West Field House Rachel Carson College Service Road, Santa Cruz, CAThe Coast-to-Coast Men’s Basketball Conference Tournament is coming to Santa Cruz! The Banana Slugs are set to host the five-game tournament February 26-28, welcoming University of Mary Washington, Christopher Newport […]
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Pachanga 2026: Noche de Baile
Cultural Center – Merrill College 641 Merrill Rd, Santa Cruz, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Lunar New Year Santa Cruz Warriors Game
Kaiser Permanente Arena 140 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Santa Cruz
Rio Theater 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, United StatesFor 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 […]
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Lunar New Year SC Warriors Game with ISSP
Kaiser Permanente Arena 140 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesLunar 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 […]
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Random With A Purpose (RWAP) XXXlV—The Experiment
Second Stage Second Stage, Santa Cruz, CARandom 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 […]
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Barnstorm Presents—Our Dear Dead Drug Lord
Theater Arts B100 Studio Theater 453 Kerr Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesBarnstorm
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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, CAAudiences 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 […]
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Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)
Theater Arts Mainstage 411 Kerr Road, Santa Cruz, CAMove into the spotlight with Dreamgirls, the electrifying musical sensation that brings the soul, sparkle, and spirit of Motown to the stage. Follow the unforgettable journey of three talented young […]
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Practical Activism Conference
Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis College Multi-purpose Room 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz, CAJoin us for the 23rd annual Practical Activism Conference. This day-long, student-coordinated conference features speakers, workshops, tabling and hands on opportunities.
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Summer Courses Listed for 2026
Summer 2026 classes are now posted at summer.ucsc.edu. Explore courses and start planning your summer schedule over winter closure! Days and times will be in the schedule of classes on […]
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UC Davis Alumni Careers & Identity Conference 2026
Join fellow UC alumni in Sacramento for a dynamic, in-person conference exploring topics at the intersection of career and identity. Enjoy interactive breakout sessions, meaningful networking opportunities and important conversations […]
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Education Innovation Workshop: Math Atlas
Silicon Valley Campus 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, United StatesWelcome to The Math Altas! In this one-day workshop, learning specialist Elizabeth Powell will be sharing her 35 years of experience as an educator in evidence-based strategies from The Math […]
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Monterey Bay Aquarium Trip
Cowell College 257 Cowell-Stevenson Road, Santa Cruz, CAJoin International Student Services and Programming (ISSP) for our annual trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This will be a great time to get to know each other more while […]
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Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World
Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery 11 Cowell Service Rd, Santa Cruz, CANorris Center Art + Science Graduate Fellowship Exhibition Ecology of Presence: Pathways to the Natural World brings together the work of ten graduate students supported by the Kenneth S. Norris […]
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Formula Slug Open House
Jack Baskin Engineering Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CAWe’re excited to announce our Formula Slug Open House at Baskin Engineering on Saturday, February 28th. Last season we placed 18th out of 120 teams representing UC Santa Cruz at the national FSAE competition, the […]
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Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)
Theater Arts Mainstage 411 Kerr Road, Santa Cruz, CAMove into the spotlight with Dreamgirls, the electrifying musical sensation that brings the soul, sparkle, and spirit of Motown to the stage. Follow the unforgettable journey of three talented young […]
Free – $20