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Rise Together Events
Photo Credit: Watsonville Film Festival
Attend local community events that are led by People of Color. Stories, art, culture, and shared experiences help us form connections and relationships essential to advance racial equity together.
Join us for these upcoming events led by Rise Together or
Rise Together member organizations.
Current Events
May 2022 Screenings
May 18-26 2022
Westside Video Presents:
Wednesday, 5/18 - The Horror House (1977)
Saturday, 5/21 - Cheesy Movie Night
Street Fighter: The Legend Of Chun-Li (2009)
Tuesday, 5/24 - Actors4Actors, Parasite (2019)
Thursday, 5/26 - Cult Of Cult, Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle (2004)
Westside Video Presents:
Wednesday, 5/18 - The Horror House (1977)
Saturday, 5/21 - Cheesy Movie Night
Street Fighter: The Legend Of Chun-Li (2009)
Tuesday, 5/24 - Actors4Actors, Parasite (2019)
Thursday, 5/26 - Cult Of Cult, Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle (2004)
Senderos May 2022 Events
May 21-June 19 2022
Saturday, 5/21:
Tejiendo Voces w/ UC Santa Cruz Corre La Voz @B40 Small Schools – 2:30-5pm
Sunday, 5/29:
Ensamble Musical y Centeotl Danza y Baile @ Santa Cruz Wharf – 2-2:45pm (sponsored by Santa Cruz City Arts)
Sunday, 6/19:
Lenguas Indígenas with UC Santa Cruz The Humanities Institute and Linguistics Department Nido de Lenguas & Senderos @ MAH – 2-3:30pm (sponsored by Santa Cruz City Arts)
Saturday, 5/21:
Tejiendo Voces w/ UC Santa Cruz Corre La Voz @B40 Small Schools – 2:30-5pm
Sunday, 5/29:
Ensamble Musical y Centeotl Danza y Baile @ Santa Cruz Wharf – 2-2:45pm (sponsored by Santa Cruz City Arts)
Sunday, 6/19:
Lenguas Indígenas with UC Santa Cruz The Humanities Institute and Linguistics Department Nido de Lenguas & Senderos @ MAH – 2-3:30pm (sponsored by Santa Cruz City Arts)
Esperanza del Valle: 40th Anniversary Celebration!
June 18-19 2022
Esperanza del Valle's anniversary performance honors the work of our master teachers of Mexico and features our signature dance regions including Veracruz, Jalisco and Nayarit, our original choreodrama, "Los Dos Hermanos", and music by the fabulous Cuatro con Tres!
Come and join us for a spectacular performance of music and dance! We thank you, our audience, con todo nuestro amor y pasión!
Our weekend performances will include:
June 18 2022
Saturday 8PM performance
June 19 2022
Sunday 3PM performance
Esperanza del Valle's anniversary performance honors the work of our master teachers of Mexico and features our signature dance regions including Veracruz, Jalisco and Nayarit, our original choreodrama, "Los Dos Hermanos", and music by the fabulous Cuatro con Tres!
Come and join us for a spectacular performance of music and dance! We thank you, our audience, con todo nuestro amor y pasión!
Our weekend performances will include:
June 18 2022
Saturday 8PM performance
June 19 2022
Sunday 3PM performance
Liberation Paddle Out hosted by Black Surf Santa Cruz
June 19 2022
From 12:00 - 4:00 pm, BSSC will host a Liberation Event in celebration of Juneteenth at Cowell Beach.
The event will consist of 1) pre-event: beach games, information/ resource booths at Cowell Beach, equipment rentals, at Main Street/ Cowell beach clean-up, and a sand lesson for BSSC members and, 2) Liberation paddle out with offerings at 2:00 pm.
This will be a community event that is in conjunction with the annual Juneteenth Celebration at London Nelson Community Center (6/18).
From 12:00 - 4:00 pm, BSSC will host a Liberation Event in celebration of Juneteenth at Cowell Beach.
The event will consist of 1) pre-event: beach games, information/ resource booths at Cowell Beach, equipment rentals, at Main Street/ Cowell beach clean-up, and a sand lesson for BSSC members and, 2) Liberation paddle out with offerings at 2:00 pm.
This will be a community event that is in conjunction with the annual Juneteenth Celebration at London Nelson Community Center (6/18).
2nd Annual Baila y Brunch
June 25 2022
A community celebration & benefit to support our FREE Bilingual Programming for families and youth
****2nd Annual Baila y Brunch****
No donation too big or too small at the door, to join in the fun community celebration from 12:30-2pm!
-Family Friendly/ Accessible
-Brunch open buffet to enjoy
-Dancing
-Free raffle
A community celebration & benefit to support our FREE Bilingual Programming for families and youth
****2nd Annual Baila y Brunch****
No donation too big or too small at the door, to join in the fun community celebration from 12:30-2pm!
-Family Friendly/ Accessible
-Brunch open buffet to enjoy
-Dancing
-Free raffle
Pie For The People
May 22 2022
PIE IS ON!!!!
It's been a long 2.5 years but we are ready to join in community again to eat pie and raise $$ for our friends at NAMI Santa Cruz County.
PIE IS ON!!!!
It's been a long 2.5 years but we are ready to join in community again to eat pie and raise $$ for our friends at NAMI Santa Cruz County.
Guelaguetza Santa Cruz 2022 - Virtual
May 15 2022
Senderos will present a free virtual Guelaguetza festival on Sunday, May 15 streaming at 11AM. You can join us on Facebook at Guelaguetza Santa Cruz or our website.
This year’s event will feature new performances by
Centeotl Danza y Baile & Ensamble Musical de Senderos
We have the honor to share Guelaguetza all the way from Oaxaca with performances by
* Danzantes from La Villa De Zaachila
* Bailarines from Huajuapan de León y Tlaxiaco
* Banda de Centro de Integración Social No. 8
* Banda Filarmónica Infantil Juvenil “Macedonio Alcalá”
Senderos will present a free virtual Guelaguetza festival on Sunday, May 15 streaming at 11AM. You can join us on Facebook at Guelaguetza Santa Cruz or our website.
This year’s event will feature new performances by
Centeotl Danza y Baile & Ensamble Musical de Senderos
We have the honor to share Guelaguetza all the way from Oaxaca with performances by
* Danzantes from La Villa De Zaachila
* Bailarines from Huajuapan de León y Tlaxiaco
* Banda de Centro de Integración Social No. 8
* Banda Filarmónica Infantil Juvenil “Macedonio Alcalá”
Estrellas De Esperanza Celebrations
May 6-14 2022
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May 6 2022
Celebración para el Día de las Madres/Mother's Day Celebration @ Watsonville High School 6-6:30PM
May 6 2022
5 de mayo @ The Watsonville Farmers Market 5:30-8PM
May 13 2022
UCSC We Belong Event @ the Plaza Entertainment, information fair and movie Fruits of Labor. Estrellas de Esperanza dance at 5PM.
May 14 2022
LGBTQ Youth Leadership Awards Dinner @ Watsonville High School 7:30PM
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May 6 2022
Celebración para el Día de las Madres/Mother's Day Celebration @ Watsonville High School 6-6:30PM
May 6 2022
5 de mayo @ The Watsonville Farmers Market 5:30-8PM
May 13 2022
UCSC We Belong Event @ the Plaza Entertainment, information fair and movie Fruits of Labor. Estrellas de Esperanza dance at 5PM.
May 14 2022
LGBTQ Youth Leadership Awards Dinner @ Watsonville High School 7:30PM
ReelWork Screening: Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power
May 2 2022
From integrating her Texas high school cheerleading squad to being the lone voice in Congress to oppose 9/11 military vengeance against Iraq, Congresswoman Lee has represented progressive voters in Oakland, CA since 1998.
After the film screening, a panel including filmmaker Abby Ginzberg, moderated by Justin Cummings, Santa Cruz City Councilman, will discuss the film and engage in Q&A with the audience.
From integrating her Texas high school cheerleading squad to being the lone voice in Congress to oppose 9/11 military vengeance against Iraq, Congresswoman Lee has represented progressive voters in Oakland, CA since 1998.
After the film screening, a panel including filmmaker Abby Ginzberg, moderated by Justin Cummings, Santa Cruz City Councilman, will discuss the film and engage in Q&A with the audience.
April 2022 Screenings
April 1-28 2022
Friday, April 1st, 2 pm - special event
screening 3 short documentaries from Logo's Trans Youth Town Hall + discussion& activities
Saturday, April 2nd, 2 pm - Saturday Singalong
West Side Story (2021)
Thursday, April 7th, 530 pm - Latine Heritage Night - Neruda
Saturday, April 9th, 2 pm - Film Community Cooking Show
Moulin Rouge (2001) + a Parisian meal
Tuesday, April 12th, 530 pm - Queer Movie Night
Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years
Saturday, April 16th, 2 pm - Cheesy Movie & Cheese
Roxanne
Tuesday, April 26th, 6 pm - Actors 4 Actors
Slam (1999)
Thursday, April 28th, 6 pm - Cult Of Cult
Orpheus (1950)
Friday, April 1st, 2 pm - special event
screening 3 short documentaries from Logo's Trans Youth Town Hall + discussion& activities
Saturday, April 2nd, 2 pm - Saturday Singalong
West Side Story (2021)
Thursday, April 7th, 530 pm - Latine Heritage Night - Neruda
Saturday, April 9th, 2 pm - Film Community Cooking Show
Moulin Rouge (2001) + a Parisian meal
Tuesday, April 12th, 530 pm - Queer Movie Night
Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years
Saturday, April 16th, 2 pm - Cheesy Movie & Cheese
Roxanne
Tuesday, April 26th, 6 pm - Actors 4 Actors
Slam (1999)
Thursday, April 28th, 6 pm - Cult Of Cult
Orpheus (1950)
WinterDance Fest 2022
April 23 2022
WinterDance Fest 2022 features premieres from a cast of world-renowned and emerging choreographers in a COVID-safe outdoor performance, downtown, on the roof of the parking structure at Walnut and Cedar streets.
WinterDance Fest 2022 centers and highlights Black choreographers in the midst of Santa Cruz-wide Dance Week. WDF 2022 presents highly technical and expressive forms of contemporary dance from across a spectrum of traditions in a familiar but innovatively-used venue
WinterDance Fest 2022 features premieres from a cast of world-renowned and emerging choreographers in a COVID-safe outdoor performance, downtown, on the roof of the parking structure at Walnut and Cedar streets.
WinterDance Fest 2022 centers and highlights Black choreographers in the midst of Santa Cruz-wide Dance Week. WDF 2022 presents highly technical and expressive forms of contemporary dance from across a spectrum of traditions in a familiar but innovatively-used venue
El Mercado
April 19 2022
El Mercado is a weekly farmers’ market that provides Pajaro Valley families easy access to locally grown produce and other community resources that encourage a happy & healthy lifestyle.
No cash, no problem. You can use your credit card at the Managers booth to purchase tokens valid at every El Mercado vendor. You can also redeem EBT and VeggieRx vouchers here.
El Mercado is a weekly farmers’ market that provides Pajaro Valley families easy access to locally grown produce and other community resources that encourage a happy & healthy lifestyle.
No cash, no problem. You can use your credit card at the Managers booth to purchase tokens valid at every El Mercado vendor. You can also redeem EBT and VeggieRx vouchers here.
Speak for Change with Jase (Monk) Earl & Kaethe Hostetter
April 12 2022
Jase (Monk) Earl and violinist Kaethe Hostetter, longtime friends in musical dialogue, collaborate on a new live set as part of the series of Speak for Change Podcast live events at Indexical. After the set, Earl joins host Thomas Sage Pedersen for an interview on wide-ranging topics connected to his artistic life and history.
Jase (Monk) Earl and violinist Kaethe Hostetter, longtime friends in musical dialogue, collaborate on a new live set as part of the series of Speak for Change Podcast live events at Indexical. After the set, Earl joins host Thomas Sage Pedersen for an interview on wide-ranging topics connected to his artistic life and history.
Campesina Womb Justice 2 Year Anniversary
April 2 2022
On Saturday, April 2nd, we will gather for a potluck and fundraiser at the farm on UCSC campus 3-5PM. We will celebrate, eat, dance, tend to our medicinal herb garden, and invite in fresh support as we set intentions for the next chapter of our work.
On Saturday, April 2nd, we will gather for a potluck and fundraiser at the farm on UCSC campus 3-5PM. We will celebrate, eat, dance, tend to our medicinal herb garden, and invite in fresh support as we set intentions for the next chapter of our work.
AAPI Community Connection and Healing Event
March 20 2022
Purpose of the event:
Recognizing those who have been affected by Anti-Asian Hate in this last year, and to commemorate the victims of Atlanta in March 2021.
Values of the event:
Promote safety, belonging, significance and community connection
Purpose of the event:
Recognizing those who have been affected by Anti-Asian Hate in this last year, and to commemorate the victims of Atlanta in March 2021.
Values of the event:
Promote safety, belonging, significance and community connection
Watsonville Film Festival
March 11-20 2022
Save the Date for the Wastonville Film Festival
Save the Date for the Wastonville Film Festival
Latino Role Models 2022
March 12 2022
Latino Role Models is a FREE conference for Santa Cruz County students from grade 6 to college and their families. LRM features Latino college students and professionals plus workshops. The conference is conducted in Spanish with English translation.
Latino Role Models is a FREE conference for Santa Cruz County students from grade 6 to college and their families. LRM features Latino college students and professionals plus workshops. The conference is conducted in Spanish with English translation.
Black History Month Film Series
February 3-24 2022
Every Thursday in February we get to kick back and enjoy a feature film and have a little chat about each one. The idea being what some would call, “edutainment.”
All the films have their own weight and feel and cultural relevance.
Every Thursday in February we get to kick back and enjoy a feature film and have a little chat about each one. The idea being what some would call, “edutainment.”
All the films have their own weight and feel and cultural relevance.
Yoga & Vibes
February 5 & 19 2022
A partnering with Black Health Matters Initiative to bring Y & V to Santa Cruz. This is a free public event and mico juice will be providing delicious post class refreshments!
A partnering with Black Health Matters Initiative to bring Y & V to Santa Cruz. This is a free public event and mico juice will be providing delicious post class refreshments!
Black History Month Celebration
February 6 2022
Santa Cruz Warriors will host the team’s Black History Month Celebration game on Sunday, Feb. 6th!
A portion of proceeds benefit the Santa Cruz County Black Health Matters Initiative!
To celebrate Black History Month, the Santa Cruz Warriors will host a series of events in partnership with the “Beyond 28” partnership with Chase
Santa Cruz Warriors will host the team’s Black History Month Celebration game on Sunday, Feb. 6th!
A portion of proceeds benefit the Santa Cruz County Black Health Matters Initiative!
To celebrate Black History Month, the Santa Cruz Warriors will host a series of events in partnership with the “Beyond 28” partnership with Chase
San Juan Bautista Garden Work Day
February 12 2022
The Heritage Garden has been used to interpret historic structures and the life of early immigrants, but until recently it had little value as a tool for interpreting the lifeways of the original inhabitants of the area. Now, with native plants selected and planted by the descendants of the Mutsun people who first called this land home, Park visitors have a tangible opportunity to learn about local Native people, past and present, when visiting the San Juan Bautista State Historic Park Heritage Garden.
RSVP in advance.
The Heritage Garden has been used to interpret historic structures and the life of early immigrants, but until recently it had little value as a tool for interpreting the lifeways of the original inhabitants of the area. Now, with native plants selected and planted by the descendants of the Mutsun people who first called this land home, Park visitors have a tangible opportunity to learn about local Native people, past and present, when visiting the San Juan Bautista State Historic Park Heritage Garden.
RSVP in advance.
Speak for Change LIVE at Indexical
February 15 2022
Discussions around being Black and mixed race in White spaces
Discussions around being Black and mixed race in White spaces
Pie Ranch Amah Mustun Garden Work Day
February 19 2022
Pie Ranch acknowledges the interconnection of land, history, people, and food, and as an educational farm, committed to social justice they felt it was imperative that all tours and programs begin with an acknowledgement of the history of the land and the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band.
RSVP in advance.
Pie Ranch acknowledges the interconnection of land, history, people, and food, and as an educational farm, committed to social justice they felt it was imperative that all tours and programs begin with an acknowledgement of the history of the land and the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band.
RSVP in advance.
Eating Healthy Tours
February 25 & March 23 2022
The event will include a tour of the store and will cover topics such as meal planning, how to build a balanced meal, and provide participants with general nutrition knowledge to help empower them to confidently make smart and healthful food choices.
RSVP in advance.
The event will include a tour of the store and will cover topics such as meal planning, how to build a balanced meal, and provide participants with general nutrition knowledge to help empower them to confidently make smart and healthful food choices.
RSVP in advance.
January 2022 Screenings
January 8-29 2022
Saturday, January 8th, 2 pm - Saturday Singalong
West Side Story (1961)
Thursday, January 13th, 530 pm - Latine Heritage Night
Spiderman: Into The Spiderverse
Tuesday, January 18th, 530 pm - Queer Movie Night
Brother To Brother
Saturday, January 22nd, 2 pm - Cheesy Movie Day
BlacKkKlansman
Thursday, January 27th, 7 pm - Cult Of Cult
Fruitvale Station
Saturday, January 29th, 2 pm - Film Community Cooking Show
chicken (or chik'n) & dumplings, with a screening of Boycott (2001)
Saturday, January 8th, 2 pm - Saturday Singalong
West Side Story (1961)
Thursday, January 13th, 530 pm - Latine Heritage Night
Spiderman: Into The Spiderverse
Tuesday, January 18th, 530 pm - Queer Movie Night
Brother To Brother
Saturday, January 22nd, 2 pm - Cheesy Movie Day
BlacKkKlansman
Thursday, January 27th, 7 pm - Cult Of Cult
Fruitvale Station
Saturday, January 29th, 2 pm - Film Community Cooking Show
chicken (or chik'n) & dumplings, with a screening of Boycott (2001)