MAH Events

This Week

Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 1pm - 3pm

FIFA World Cup Screening: Brazil v. Norway

Cheer on your favorite team at a game watch at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH). We’ll have complimentary popcorn (to throw at the screen?) and an art activity for all ages.

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Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 5pm - 7pm

FIFA World Cup Screening: Mexico v England

Cheer on your favorite team at a game watch at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH). We’ll have complimentary popcorn (to throw at the screen?) and an art activity for all ages.

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Railroad dog lehigh valley courtesy paul koudounaris

Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 5:30pm - 7pm

Dr. Paul Koudounaris: A History of Railroad Dogs

In this illustrated lecture, Dr. Paul Koudounaris will help us relive the fascinating saga of stray dogs that would hop on and off the trains at will.

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Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 1pm - 3pm

Open Archives

Step into the MAH’s Archives Reading Room during our weekly Open Archives hours. Meet the archivist, see a unique item from the collection on display, and discover where Santa Cruz history is preserved.

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Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 9:30am - 12pm

Evergreen Volunteer Days

Join a team of amazing, weekly volunteers who help maintain one of the oldest public cemeteries in California, Evergreen Cemetery.

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Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 12pm - 4pm

Davenport Day

A one-day community celebration taking place adjacent to Historic Davenport Jail in North County Santa Cruz.

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Jul 12 - Jul 18

Tue, Jul 14, 2026, 6pm - 8pm

Film Screening: Koyaanisqatsi

Please join the MAH for a special film screening of Godfrey Reggio's non-narrative documentary, Koyaanisqatsi (1982).

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Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 1pm - 3pm

Open Archives

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Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 9:30am - 12pm

Evergreen Volunteer Days

Join a team of amazing, weekly volunteers who help maintain one of the oldest public cemeteries in California, Evergreen Cemetery.

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Jul 19 - Jul 25

Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 12pm - 2pm

FIFA World Cup Screening: FINAL

Cheer on your favorite team at a game watch at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH). We’ll have complimentary popcorn (to throw at the screen?) and an art activity for all ages.

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Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 2pm - 6pm

The Olive Tree: A Santa Cruz Poetry Open Mic

A monthly public gathering space that honors the deeply rooted tradition of spoken word poetry that has been practiced in Santa Cruz for many decades.

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Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 1pm - 3pm

Open Archives

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Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 9:30am - 12pm

Evergreen Volunteer Days

Join a team of amazing, weekly volunteers who help maintain one of the oldest public cemeteries in California, Evergreen Cemetery.

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Jul 26 - Aug 1

Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 1pm - 3pm

Rite Life – A Writing Group Amongst the Dead

A monthly series of writing workshops in Evergreen Cemetery, facilitated by local poet Gabriel Kittle-Cervine.

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Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 1pm - 3pm

Open Archives

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Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 4pm - 5:30pm

Yappy Hours @ the MAH!

Join us in the Kincentricity Garden for happy hour with Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter! Visit with the dogs up for adoption, enjoy canine themed cocktails, and engage in some pup-centered art activities!

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Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 8:30am - 10am

CreativeMornings Santa Cruz

Join CreativeMornings Santa Cruz at the MAH for a free monthly breakfast lecture series. Connect with local creatives, enjoy coffee and pastries, and hear inspiring talks from innovative thinkers in Santa Cruz.

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Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 9:30am - 12pm

Evergreen Volunteer Days

Join a team of amazing, weekly volunteers who help maintain one of the oldest public cemeteries in California, Evergreen Cemetery.

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