First Friday Santa Cruz

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Palace Featured Artist: Cristina Sayers

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

Kick off April with our featured artist, Cristina Sayers! We will be featuring her exquisite, vibrant collages on the wall for the entire month of April. Come by on First Friday or any day all month long to see why we are in awe of Cristina Sayers - we know that you will be too. […]

Hear the Stories Behind "White Sky, Falling Dragon"

Santa Cruz Actor's Theatre 1001 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Playwright and director Steve “Spike” Wong discusses the cultural background and social history of his play, White Sky, Falling Dragon, which will be produced at Actors' Theatre from April 19 through May 5, 2024. Inspired by his father’s World War II military service and subsequent return home to Watsonville, California, the play is a story of […]

Barbara Gerry at Satellite Workspace & Digital Media Studio

Satellite Workspace & Digital Media Studio 325 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

The Satellite is excited to host Barbara Gerry. Barbara's medium is mosaics. For me, art is joy. When I am working it puts me into a flow that is outside of time. It’s a pleasurable experience which has been very healing. The images I create are borne out of tremendous gratitude for the life I […]

First Friday | After Hours – The Art of Nature

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA

First Fridays are back at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History! Join us for monthly after hours events on the First Friday of the month. Enjoy free admission 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with special festivities 5-8 p.m. April’s First Friday will celebrate over 40 local artists featured in the Museum’s annual science illustration […]

April Showers Bring May Flowers!

Art of Santa Cruz 1855 41st Avenue, Suite J-10, Capitola, CA, United States

April 5, 2024, 5-7 pm Local artists making unique and handmade art are featured in Art of Santa Cruz, a Gallery located inside the Capitola Mall, right next to Target and near the Food Court. First Friday events each month mean we stay open one hour later than usual! We invite you to stop in […]

Ode to Travel: Art Show, Book Signing & Surprise pop-up

Brooktown 519 Seabright Avenue STE 218, Santa Cruz, CA

Embark on a captivating adventure with us at the launch of Patrick Trefz's breathtaking new book, "Ode to Travel," an exquisite celebration of art, cuisine, and the exhilarating essence of discovery. This enchanting evening promises an immersive exploration into the heart of Trefz's journeys, adorned with mesmerizing photographs and unique culinary delights inspired by his […]