First Friday Santa Cruz

Events

Events

Grateful in Every Way

Nicely: Gallery, Decor and Design 1349 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

We are closed this First Friday, August 1st-3rd, for Jerry's Birthday. We will be celebrating in Golden Gate Park. Please, join us for a special event honoring Jerry Garcia and […]

Paper Quilts by Anthony H. Hong

Palace Art & Office Supply 1501-K 41st Ave, Capitola, CA

Enjoy the incredible paper quilts by Anthony H. Hong on the walls at Palace for the entire month of August plus a live demo on First Friday, August 1st from […]

Art and Wine at the Silver Mountain / Bottle Jack tasting room

Bottle Jack Winery & Silver Mountain Vineyards Tasting Room 328 Unit D Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Meet the talented artist, Sandra Cherk, on Friday, August 1, at the Silver Mountain / Bottle Jack tasting room on the Westside of Santa Cruz. Enjoy a glass of wine, […]

Lit & Local: First Friday at 3Bros w/ Greenfingaz Farmz

3Bros Santa Cruz 1100 Fair Ave, B, CA

Lit & Local @ 3Bros Dispensary! Celebrating local artists, brands, and businesses. Featuring Nikki Hoff as our Resident Artist Yuko Ono as our musical guest Brand deals! Vendor list coming […]

Family Maker Day

Santa Cruz Maker Studios 427a Swift St, Santa Cruz, California

Family Maker Day is a celebration of creativity, crafting, and community. Join us for an afternoon of food, beverages, and hands-on crafting activities for all ages. Explore stations for sewing, […]

First Friday: IAS After Hours

Institute of Arts and Sciences, UCSC 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Join us for First Friday at the Institute of the Arts and Sciences (100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA) and enjoy an after-hours viewing of Weather and the Whale, the […]

The Museum’s 120th Birthday Party!

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff DR, Santa Cruz, CA

The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is turning 120 years old! To celebrate, we’re throwing a huge birthday party for August’s First Friday! Join some of the most influential […]

Home by Zinnias Featuring Artists Barbara, Marcia and Ken

Home by Zinnias Mount Hermon Road, Scotts Valley, California, United States

First Friday Santa Cruz at Home by Zinnia’s – August 1, 2025 Join us for an immersive evening of art, conversation, and community at Home by Zinnia’s, featuring three exceptional […]

First Friday Reception for Black & White + One

Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center 9341 Mill St, Ben Lomond, CA, United States

You are invited to join us at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center in downtown Ben Lomond for an informal reception on First Friday, August 1, from 5 - 7 […]

Spotlight Award – Presented by the Santa Cruz County Arts Commission

Santa Cruz County Government Center 701 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Spotlight Award Presented by the Santa Cruz County Arts Commission Honoring Local Emerging Artists 2025 Spotlight Award Recipients Katie Simpson - mixed-media paintings Priscilla Martinez - mixed-media paintings & digital […]

FIRST FRIDAY w/ STEFANIE FLAX

Live Oak Refillery 1135 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, California

Come experience the stunning and beautiful underwater photography by Stefanie Flax. Her art is truly an exploration of the underwater world, with its unique creatures, beauty, color and in Stef's […]

First Friday @santacruzclay

Santa Cruz Clay 2100 E Delaware Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

10+ emerging and established artists of many mediums! Feast your souls upon our objects of desire.

North Coast Tintypes Grand Opening

North Coast Tintypes 738 Chestnut St., Santa Cruz, California

🎉 Grand Opening – North Coast Tintypes Photography Studio – Step into the Past. Celebrate the Present. Join us in celebrating the opening of a studio devoted to slow, intentional […]

ANNA ONEGLIA: RETURNING

Tumbleweed Found 1025 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Anna Oneglia is a California based painter and printmaker. Her latest work, showing at Tumbleweed Found, stems from trips made to Japan over the last few years. A lover of […]

Variations in Woodcut

Printmakers at the Tannery 1060 River St #107, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

"Variations in Woodcut": An exhibit of all woodcut prints by Printmakers at the Tannery (PATT) members Bob Rocco and Frank Trueba.

Happy 5th Year Anniversary to M.K. Contemporary Art!

M.K. Contemporary Art 703 Front Street, SANTA CRUZ, CA, United States

🎉 Happy 5-Year Anniversary to M.K. Contemporary! 🎉
 Join us this First Friday, August 1st, 6–8pm We’re turning five, and we would love for you to celebrate with us! This […]