Fifteen years of Santa Cruz Warriors calls for a party. On Saturday, Santa Cruz’s NBA G League basketball team is hosting a Tip-Off Celebration at the Warriors team store in downtown Santa Cruz from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with an anniversary merchandise drop, team jerseys and appearances with mascot Mav’Riks and guard Chance McMillian. Entry is free. – Lily Belli
Thursday, June 18
- Crow’s Nest Free Beach BBQ Parties and Concerts | 5:30 p.m. @ The Crow’s Nest | Free
- A Piece of the Ocean: Small Renders of Big Moments | 6 p.m. @ Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center | Free
- Mary Gauthier | 7 p.m. @ Kuumbwa Jazz | $36.50
- Straight Tequila Night: ‘90s Country Tribute | 8 p.m. @ Felton Music Hall | $67.97
Friday, June 19
- Origins Culinary Series: Tiki Bar & Pupus with Kuleana Rum at Sevy’s | 4 p.m. @ Sevy’s Bar + Kitchen | $54.50-$64.50
- Event Santa Cruz Midtown Summer Block Party | 5 p.m. @ 1111 Soquel Ave | Free
- Contra Dance | 7 p.m. @ Park Hall Community Center | $10
- Sun Ra Tribute Movie Screening | 7:30 p.m. @ The 418 Project | $10-$15
- Liquid Light Show by Liquid Lit | 8 p.m. @ Felton Music Hall | $28
- “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” 40th Anniversary | 9 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Free
Saturday, June 20
- Come Celebrate 50 Years of Fresh Food, Farmers, & Community | 8 a.m. @ Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College | Free
- The Dad Wave 5K | 9 a.m. @ Aptos High School | $25-$35
- Sweet Home Santa Cruz | 11 a.m. @ Humble Sea Brewing Co. | Free
- Santa Cruz Warriors 15th Anniversary Tip-Off Celebration | 11:30 a.m. @ Santa Cruz Warriors Team Store | Free
- SCM Wine Passport Day | Noon @ Participating Santa Cruz Mountain Wineries | $95
- A Taste of the Festival – Cabrillo Festival 2026 Preview and Benefit | 3 p.m. @ Bargetto Winery | $100
- Sustain Supper | 4 p.m. @ Homeless Garden Project’s Natural Bridges Farm | $188
- Proposition Mole presents Pride Ball II: A Whack-A-Mole Drag Show and Dance Party | 8:30 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley | $12-$17
Sunday, June 21
- A Sunday Afternoon With Ken Emerson at Pono Hawaiian Grill| 2 p.m. @ Pono Hawaiian Grill downtown Santa Cruz | $20
- Summer Solstice Community Sing w/ Bridge Songs Community Choir | 3:30 p.m. @ Felton Covered Bridge County Park | Free
- The Plateau Jazz Band | 6 p.m. @ Pono Hawaiian Grill downtown Santa Cruz | Free
- Death Angel – Act III Tour | 7:30 p.m. @ The Catalyst | Free
