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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
Ibram X. Kendi & Nic Stone, How to Be a (Young) Antiracist
Welcome Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone for a discussion about their new book, How to Be a (Young) Antiracist—a dynamic reframing of the concepts shared in Kendi's adult book, with young adulthood front and center.
Kendi and Stone's conversation will be moderated by local activists Bella Bonner (Black Surf Santa Cruz) and Thomas Sage Pedersen (Speak for Change podcast).
Kendi and Stone's conversation will be moderated by local activists Bella Bonner (Black Surf Santa Cruz) and Thomas Sage Pedersen (Speak for Change podcast).
Amah Mutsun Land Trust January Events
Volunteer work days at San Juan Bautista Historic State Park (MAP) are regularly scheduled on the second Saturday of each month, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
Volunteer work days at Pie Ranch (MAP) are on the third Saturday of each month, from 1:00-4:00.
Volunteer work days at Pie Ranch (MAP) are on the third Saturday of each month, from 1:00-4:00.
Diversity Center January Events
LGBTQ+ Gamer's Group, Pre-Jitsu, Gender Expansive Youth Group, and more!
Speak for Change December 13, 2022
Live Musical Set from Alexandra the Author and Conversation with Consuelo Alba of the Watsonville Film Festival
Amah Mutsun Land Trust December Events
Volunteer work days at San Juan Bautista Historic State Park (MAP) are regularly scheduled on the second Saturday of each month, from 12:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Volunteer work days at Pie Ranch (MAP) are on the third Saturday of each month, from 1:00-4:00.
Volunteer work days at Pie Ranch (MAP) are on the third Saturday of each month, from 1:00-4:00.
December 2022 Screenings
Saturday, December 3rd, 2 pm @ 1117 Soquel Ave - Singalong Saturday - RENT
Monday, December 5th, 530p on Discord - Latine Heritage Night - Nothing Like The Holidays
Wednesday, December 7th, 530p on Discord - Queer Movie Night - Yentl
Monday, December 12th, 530p on here - AAPI Heritage Night - Tokyo Godfathers
Wednesday, December 14th, 7p on Discord - The Horror - GO VOTE on our Instagram Stories for which film we watch!
Monday, December 19th, 530p on Discord - Indigefilmity - Frozen River
Thursday, December 22nd, 7p on Discord - Cult Of Cult - Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale
Monday, December 26th, 530p on Discord - Nostalgia Noir - The Best Man Holiday
Monday, December 5th, 530p on Discord - Latine Heritage Night - Nothing Like The Holidays
Wednesday, December 7th, 530p on Discord - Queer Movie Night - Yentl
Monday, December 12th, 530p on here - AAPI Heritage Night - Tokyo Godfathers
Wednesday, December 14th, 7p on Discord - The Horror - GO VOTE on our Instagram Stories for which film we watch!
Monday, December 19th, 530p on Discord - Indigefilmity - Frozen River
Thursday, December 22nd, 7p on Discord - Cult Of Cult - Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale
Monday, December 26th, 530p on Discord - Nostalgia Noir - The Best Man Holiday
Diversity Center December Events
December Events, Santa Cruz Holiday Parade, Queer Youth Meet Up, and more!
Amah Mutsun Land Trust November Events
Volunteer workdays at Pie Ranch on the third Saturday of each month.
Volunteer workdays at San Juan Bautista Historic State Park (MAP) are regularly scheduled on the second Saturday of each month, from 12:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Volunteer workdays at San Juan Bautista Historic State Park (MAP) are regularly scheduled on the second Saturday of each month, from 12:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Diversity Center November Events
November Events, 60Plus Readers Theatre, Queer Movie Night, Mindfulness and Self Compassion Group, and more!
Deep Roots Dance Fest
November 19th, 7PM
Join Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center at the Cabrillo Crocker Theater for dance from Brazil, Congo, Cuba, and Haiti!
Join Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center at the Cabrillo Crocker Theater for dance from Brazil, Congo, Cuba, and Haiti!
Digital NEST's 8th Birthday!
Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 6 pm
Come celebrate Digital NEST's virtual birthday event! This 30-minute live virtual experience will showcase the incredible work happening across all NEST programs and allow you to hear directly from our members (past and present) on the impact of Digital NEST in their lives.
Come celebrate Digital NEST's virtual birthday event! This 30-minute live virtual experience will showcase the incredible work happening across all NEST programs and allow you to hear directly from our members (past and present) on the impact of Digital NEST in their lives.
Esparanza de Valle's "Homenaje a Veracruz"
Saturday, November 12th 8PM, Sunday, November 13th 3PM
After more than four decades of learning from Mexico’s
master teachers and choreographers, we are proud to present a tapestry
of danzas, sones, huapangos and bailes de salón from the state of Veracruz and
our original choreodrama, Macaria, that fuses dance and drama through
traditional and cultural themes to celebrate Ðia de los Muertos.
After more than four decades of learning from Mexico’s
master teachers and choreographers, we are proud to present a tapestry
of danzas, sones, huapangos and bailes de salón from the state of Veracruz and
our original choreodrama, Macaria, that fuses dance and drama through
traditional and cultural themes to celebrate Ðia de los Muertos.
Allies of BSSC Giving Circle
Nov 10, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Via Zoom
Via Zoom
Speak for Change: Consuelo Alba & Alexandra The Author
Tuesday, November 8th, 7:30pm
Join Speak for Change for an interview with Consuelo Alba and music by Alexandra The Author!
Join Speak for Change for an interview with Consuelo Alba and music by Alexandra The Author!
Community Health Trust Annual Wine & Roses Event
Saturday, November 5th, 3-6PM
Be part of the premier celebratory event of our community, and support this 39-year tradition of supporting better health and wellbeing for people of the Pajaro Valley!
Be part of the premier celebratory event of our community, and support this 39-year tradition of supporting better health and wellbeing for people of the Pajaro Valley!
Día de Los Muertos Celebration
Saturday, October 29th, 12-4pm
Join us for this annual community celebration of traditional music, dance, and art at Evergreen Cemetery!
Join us for this annual community celebration of traditional music, dance, and art at Evergreen Cemetery!
Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center Halloween Bash!
Saturday, October 29th, 4-7PM
Come for a night of live performances and trick-or-treating! This is a free event for the public!
Come for a night of live performances and trick-or-treating! This is a free event for the public!
Trunk or Treat
Friday October 28, 2022, 3:00pm to 7:00pm at the Santa Cruz Fairgrounds
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office, Santa Cruz County Probation Department and the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County are hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Friday October 28, 2022, at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. The event will be open to the public from 3:00pm to 7:00pm and will be a walk-through event. We would love for you to participate this year!
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office, Santa Cruz County Probation Department and the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County are hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Friday October 28, 2022, at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. The event will be open to the public from 3:00pm to 7:00pm and will be a walk-through event. We would love for you to participate this year!
Dia de Los Muertos
Friday October 28th 2022 4-9pm
Free Community event at the Watsonville Plaza.
Altars, music, dance, activities and COCO film Screening with the Watsonville Film Festival!
Free Community event at the Watsonville Plaza.
Altars, music, dance, activities and COCO film Screening with the Watsonville Film Festival!
Allies of BSSC Giving Circle
Oct 20th, 5:30pm - 7:30pm via Zoom
Join us for six weeks of education, growing community, and growing monies to Black Surfers!
Join us for six weeks of education, growing community, and growing monies to Black Surfers!
Rise Together Celebration
Friday October 14th 6-8:30PM
Let's RISE Together!
Please join us for an evening of art, music, food, dancing, and community JOY!
Get connected with Rise Together leaders, listen to our stories, experience the work of our organizations, and hear about how we are advancing racial equity in Santa Cruz County. Together, we’ll celebrate the coalition’s work so far, and gather ideas and resources to take action in the work ahead.
Let's RISE Together!
Please join us for an evening of art, music, food, dancing, and community JOY!
Get connected with Rise Together leaders, listen to our stories, experience the work of our organizations, and hear about how we are advancing racial equity in Santa Cruz County. Together, we’ll celebrate the coalition’s work so far, and gather ideas and resources to take action in the work ahead.
October Upcoming Events
Methods Body + RogueViolin Oct. 14, show at 8:30pm
evicshen Oct. 15, show at 8:30pm
evicshen Oct. 15, show at 8:30pm
Amah Mutsun Land Trust October Events
Current AMLT relevant events and AMLT hosted events. Including monthly work days in the Mutsun Gardens at Pie Ranch and at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park.
Volunteer work days at San Juan Bautista Historic State Park (MAP) are regularly scheduled on the second Saturday of each month, from 12:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Volunteer work days at Pie Ranch (MAP) are on the third Saturday of each month, from 1:00-4:00.
Volunteer work days at San Juan Bautista Historic State Park (MAP) are regularly scheduled on the second Saturday of each month, from 12:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Volunteer work days at Pie Ranch (MAP) are on the third Saturday of each month, from 1:00-4:00.
Santa Cruz Black Health Matters Initiative
RCNV Antiracism Book Circles on Zoom: "Mindful of Race" by Ruth King and "All About Love" by bell hooks
WORLD ARTS FESTIVAL
An annual celebration of cultural dance presented by Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center
Celebrate the diversity and richness of our community at the 2022 World Arts Festival!
On October 15th from 12PM-5PM, TWDCC offers free public family performances at the Tannery Arts Center.
The festival will include performances by new and beloved Bay Area artists, including White Hawk Indian Council, Arnaud Loubayi, Dandha da Hora, John & Nancy Lingemann, Antara Asthaayi Dance, Raizes do Brasil Capoeira, Senderos, Elie Mabanza, DJ Monk Earl, Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance, Ukrainian STEPPE, and more, as well as artisans and vendors selling crafts, wares, and food.
Celebrate the diversity and richness of our community at the 2022 World Arts Festival!
On October 15th from 12PM-5PM, TWDCC offers free public family performances at the Tannery Arts Center.
The festival will include performances by new and beloved Bay Area artists, including White Hawk Indian Council, Arnaud Loubayi, Dandha da Hora, John & Nancy Lingemann, Antara Asthaayi Dance, Raizes do Brasil Capoeira, Senderos, Elie Mabanza, DJ Monk Earl, Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance, Ukrainian STEPPE, and more, as well as artisans and vendors selling crafts, wares, and food.
Past Events
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