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Scrumptious at Felton Farmers Market
Scrumptious brings its British-style fish and chips to the Felton Farmers Market. Recognized by Good Times readers as Best Take Out and Best Seafood in Santa Cruz for four consecutive years, they serve made-to-order classics along with shrimp and bangers. The market features live music, café seating, face painting, and a welcoming local atmosphere. The menu also includes three loaded chip dishes, including a vegan option.
Felton Farmers' Market Felton, CACapitola Twilight Concert
Enjoy live beachside music as a variety of talented bands take the bandstand in Capitola Esplanade Park with views of Capitola Beach. The shoreline buzzes with music, community spirit, and coastal energy. Pack a beach chair, wear your dancing shoes, and settle in for a relaxed time by the water. Admission is free, made possible by sponsor support.
Twilight Concerts Capitola Esplanade parkOne Piece Weekly Tournament
This weekly local tournament offers a chance to compete for the pirate king title. The entry fee is $10.
Mythic GamesSOULARUS Wednesday Night Dance
An open-format dance gathering at Palomar Ballroom Santa Cruz invites free expression on the floor, with host and DJ Daniel Mollner curating the music. Move in whatever way feels right, choose to dance solo or connect with others, and shape your own experience. Entry closes partway through the event, and participants are encouraged to stay for the full session. Admission is $20, cash only at the door, with free entry for children and during your birthday week. Community care is central, so please take responsibility for your own health and safety, be yourself while honoring others, and respect the space and everyone in it. The dance is substance free, and conversation is kept off the dance floor to support embodiment, creativity, and community. Every body is welcome, including People of Color, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Same-Gender Loving people, seniors, and neurodiverse participants, and people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and abilities.
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