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United Sounds of America

Oct 3-4, 2026 Santa Cruz

Upcoming

The Santa Cruz Symphony opens its 2026-27 season with "United Sounds of America," a concert program celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Performances take place over two days at the...

Orchestral Music Classical Music +5

World Elite Sumo event

Sep 26-27, 2026 Santa Cruz

Ongoing

The World Elite Sumo event, held in Santa Cruz on September 26-27, 2026, featured a 12-man open weight elimination tournament and the inaugural one-night women's tournament in its history. A public meet-and-greet...

Sumo Combat Sport +4

Art Center Ukiah’s October Art Shows

Oct 2-31, 2026 Ukiah

Upcoming

Art Center Ukiah and the Corner Gallery host a series of art exhibitions throughout October 2026, showcasing a variety of local talent and diverse mediums. The month-long event begins with a public...

Art exhibition Painting +5

West Sacramento No Kings Vote Early

Oct 17, 2026 West Sacramento

Upcoming

West Sacramento No Kings Vote Early is a community voter assistance gathering held at Trinity Presbyterian Church on October 17. Organized by Indivisible Yolo, the event aims to encourage early voting and...

Voter Registration Community Event +3

Blessing of the Animals

Sep 27, 2026 Upland, Delaware County

Starts today

The Blessing of the Animals is a public religious ceremony held at Upland Baptist Church in Pennsylvania. Pet owners are invited to bring their animals to receive a blessing during the noon...

Religion Animals +4

The Horror Show

Sep 26, 2026 - Jul 31, 2027 Los Angeles

Ongoing

“The Horror Show” is a new exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, exploring the popular horror film genre. Opening to the public on September 26, 2026, and...

Exhibition Film +4

San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival

Oct 1-4, 2026 San Diego

Upcoming

The San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival is a binational musical event spanning the United States and Mexico border. Celebrating its third year in 2026, the four-day festival features performances in San...

Music festival Jazz +5

The Oddities Flea Market

Oct 4, 2026 Los Angeles

Upcoming

Curated by Ryan Matthew Cohn and Regina Cohn, The Oddities Flea Market returns to the Globe Theatre in Los Angeles on October 4, 2026. The event serves as a central gathering point...

Oddities Flea Market +7

Joseph Fink book discussion: ‘The Nudge’

Sep 28, 2026 Santa Cruz

Upcoming

Best-selling author Joseph Fink will discuss his new novella, “The Nudge: A Psychological Thriller,” at Bookshop Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz on September 28, 2026. He will be joined in conversation by...

Book Discussion Author Event +3

Rilo Kiley at the Greek Theatre

Oct 14-18, 2026 Los Angeles

Upcoming

Reunited indie rock band Rilo Kiley is scheduled to perform two concerts at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on October 14 and October 18, 2026. These performances are part of the...

Indie Rock Live music +3

The Happiness of Pursuit Festival

Oct 3-4, 2026 Fontana

Upcoming

The Happiness of Pursuit Festival is an independent hip-hop music event scheduled for October 3–4, 2026, at Stage Red Fontana in California. This ninth edition marks the festival's return following a brief...

Music festival Hip Hop +4

Santa Cruz County Open Studios

Sep 25 - Oct 18, 2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

Ongoing

The 41st annual Santa Cruz County Open Studios is a multi-weekend art tour featuring over 350 local artists who invite the public into their creative workspaces. Spanning three weekends in October, the...

Art Tour Exhibition +5

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