Classes & Workshops in Santa Cruz, CA

Learn something new in Santa Cruz, CA. Art classes, cooking workshops, fitness programs, and educational events.

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Art of Living Meditation

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · West Valley Branch Library · 1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd., San Jose, CA

Why wait to find greater peace in your life? Join volunteers from the Art of Living Foundation every Sat. morning at 11:00 AM for a relaxing meditation session. Sessions will include simple yoga stretches that can be done sitting on a chair, calming breathing techniques ( pranayama ), and a guided..

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Spring Art Series: Introduction to Digital Art with Kelsey Phillips

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages 13+

Interested in digital art and would like professional guidance? Join local artist Kelsey Phillips and learn the basics of digital art. This workshop uses the Sketchbook app on the iPad. For ages 13 and older. Registration is required.

Dancing with the Stars: Live! – 2026 Tour

Starts in 4 hrs · Fri, Apr 17, 10:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · San Jose Civic · 135 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

| Today’s Shows: 4pm, 8pm | Straight from Hollywood, see Dancing with the Stars: Live! See the glitz, glam and breathtaking performances of America’s favorite dance show with this all-new show starring your favorite pros Alan Bersten, Brandon Armstrong, Britt Stewart, Daniella Karagach, Emma...

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Giant Pacific Octopus

Happening now · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Monterey Bay Aquarium · 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

Observe one of the ocean's most intelligent creatures — the giant Pacific octopus. Watch as it uses its eight arms to explore, solve puzzles, and interact with enrichment activities provided by aquarists.

Students at the Symphony 2026 – Symphony San Jose

In 3 weeks · Thu, May 7, 10:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · California Theatre · 345 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

Philharmonia Fantastique: Mason Bates’ concerto for orchestra and animated film explores the age-old connection between creativity and technology as a magical Sprite gives us a kinetic and cutting-edge guide to the orchestra. “A brilliant tutorial on the magic of the modern orchestra. In the art of.

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Zumba at Morgan Hill Library

Tue, Jun 2, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Morgan Hill Library · 660 West Main Ave., Morgan Hill, CA

Join us for a free dance and rhythm based workout. This Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, dance-fitness party exhilarates your senses and works all major muscle groups in a high-energy cardio blast that leaves you invigorated, refreshed and full of life. Zumba features rhythms like salsa, merengue,...

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Sandy Shore & Aviary

Happening now · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Monterey Bay Aquarium · 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

An outdoor exhibit featuring shorebirds including snowy plovers, black-necked stilts, and other coastal birds in a naturalistic sandy habitat.

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Life on the Bay

Happening now · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Monterey Bay Aquarium · 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

Discover the wildlife of Monterey Bay through interactive exhibits and live animal displays showcasing the rich biodiversity of the local marine environment.

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Pilates @ the Library

Wed, Jun 17, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Aptos Library · 7695 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003, Santa Cruz, CA

Join us for a fantastic fusion of fitness and relaxation right in the heart of your favorite local library! Our Pilates class is all about sculpting those muscles, improving flexibility, and finding your inner zen, all while surrounded by the soothing atmosphere of books and knowledge. This is a...

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Garfield Park Library Book Sale and Open Mic

In 2 weeks · Sat, May 2, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Garfield Park Library · 705 Woodrow Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

OPEN MIC AND BOOK SALE GARFIELD PARK LIBRARY Westside Authors/Writers Over 55 Everyone is Invited to Bring a Poem to Share Relax Under the Canopy Buy a Book Have a Snack Share a Poem May 2 Book Sale 11a – 3p Featured Readers and Open Mic 1:30 – 3 p.m. Garfield Park Library 705 Woodrow...

De Yun She 30th Anniversary Cross-Talk World Tour

Sun, May 24, 2:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · California Theatre · 345 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

In 2026, De Yun She marks its 30th anniversary. This is not only a look back at 30 years of persistence and inheritance, but also a brand-new start for xiangsheng (crosstalk), a traditional art form that has completed self-innovation. Xiangsheng, a traditional Chinese folk art rooted in the Chinese.

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Into the Deep

Happening now · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Monterey Bay Aquarium · 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

Explore the mysteries of the deep sea in this groundbreaking exhibit featuring bioluminescent creatures, giant isopods, and other rarely-seen animals from the ocean's twilight zone and beyond. Sections include Down to the Deep, The Midwater, The...

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Institute of Contemporary Art San José

Institute of Contemporary Art San José · 560 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

Nonprofit contemporary art center founded in 1980. Presents 4–8 ambitious, large-scale, site-specific installations and exhibitions annually. Free admission.

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Rose Garden Library

Rose Garden Library · 1580 Naglee Ave., San Jose, CA

Rose Garden Library is a public branch library in San Jose, CA. Open 2,163 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 19,000 square feet.

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Monterey Bay Habitats

Happening now · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Monterey Bay Aquarium · 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

Explore the diverse habitats of Monterey Bay, from rocky reefs to sandy seafloor. See bat rays, flatfish, crabs, and other local species in recreated underwater environments.

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Open Sea

Happening now · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Monterey Bay Aquarium · 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

A million-gallon exhibit showcasing the open ocean ecosystem with yellowfin tuna, hammerhead sharks, ocean sunfish, sea turtles, and massive schools of sardines. Features one of the largest single-pane windows in the world.

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Motown Mania! The Golden Hits of the Temptations & the Superstars of Motown

Sun, May 17, 10:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · San Jose Civic · 135 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA · Ages Up to 5

Celebrate the unforgettable sound of Motown with The Best Intentions, a powerhouse five‑man vocal group delivering the greatest hits of the Temptations, Four Tops, O’Jays, Smokey Robinson and the legendary superstars who defined an era. With soaring harmonies, sharp choreography and the timeless...

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Sea Otters

Happening now · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Monterey Bay Aquarium · 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

Meet rescued southern sea otters in this beloved exhibit. Watch daily feedings and learn about the aquarium's pioneering Sea Otter Program, which has helped raise and release orphaned sea otter pups back into the wild since 1984.

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Rocky Shore & Tide Pools

Happening now · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Monterey Bay Aquarium · 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

A hands-on touch pool area where visitors can gently touch sea stars, hermit crabs, and sea cucumbers. Learn about the intertidal zone and the resilient creatures that live there.

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Kelp Forest

Happening now · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Monterey Bay Aquarium · 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

A towering 28-foot-tall living kelp forest exhibit — one of the tallest aquarium exhibits in the world. Watch leopard sharks, sardines, and other fish swim through swaying kelp fronds in this recreation of a Monterey Bay kelp forest ecosystem.

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MACLA — Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana

MACLA — Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana · 510 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

Contemporary arts center grounded in the Chicano/Latino experience. Incubates new visual, literary, and performance art to engage civic dialogue and community transformation.

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Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum · 1660 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, San Jose, CA

Houses the largest collection of authentic ancient Egyptian artifacts on display in western North America. Set in a beautiful Egyptian-inspired park with a planetarium and peace garden.

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The ABBA Concert Experience

Sun, Jun 7, 2:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Montgomery Theater · 271 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

West Coast Performing Arts Concerts presents The ABBA Concert Experience starring Summer Night City! ABBA-mania reigns supreme as The ABBA Concert Experience starring Summer Night City performs all the greatest hits of one of the world’s most beloved pop Supergroups of the ’70s: ABBA! From the...