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ARTS AND ACTIVITIES

ACTOR’S THEATER

1001 Center St. Suite 12

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

831-458-2377

Produces new plays and an annual play festival. Limited accessible seating

CATALYST CLUB

1011 Pacific Ave.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

831-423-1336 

Concert, dance hall, bar and restaurant. Usually operable elevator lift to the dance floor, Restaurant accessible, No elevator to upper (arcade) floor

CINELUX THEATERS CAPITOLA CAFE & LOUNGE

1475 41st Ave.

Capitola, CA 95010

831-479-3504

New construction which is very accessible. Elevator to mid-level lobby and upper screens, wheelchair seating at back of upstairs rooms and scattered around large downstairs room, point of sale (tickets, refreshments) accessible, assistive listening equipment available (radio)

DEL MAR THEATER

1124 Pacific Ave. #4415

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

831-359-4447

Art deco-style theater draws audiences with indie films & big-budget movies plus beer & wine.

FELIX KULPA GALLERY

107 Elm St.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

831-334-2257

Contemporary art exhibits and sculpture garden. Wide aisle space between installations

FELTON MUSIC HALL

6275 HWY 9

Felton, CA 95018

831-704-7113

400 Person concert venue on the main strip of Felton. ADA complient restrooms with a ramp up to the venue

HENRY J MELLO CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

250 East Beach St.

Watsonville, CA 95076

831-728-6462

Premier performance and concert hall, featuring symphony, latino, folkloric, taiko drums, and more. Six lower level accessible seating spaces and Elevator up to the balcony where there are two more accessible seating spaces

KUUMBWA JAZZ CENTER

320-2 Cedar St.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

831-427-2227 

Nonprofit jazz and education center. Accessible performance facility and bar

LONDEN NELSON COMMUNITY CENTER

301 Center St.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

831-420-6177 

Multi-purpose community center, home to Downtown Seniors, Community Children’s Center, auditorium, daily classes and much more. Ramped access to meeting rooms on back (Washington street) side. Separate ramped entry to performance room, Stadium seating and wheelchair seating on floor, Assistive listening equipment available, Braille signage throughout facility

MCPHERSON ART & HISTORY MUSEUM

705 Front St.

Santa Cruz, CA95060

831-429-1964

Features exhibits of local history and contemporary art, and a gift shop. Elevator to all floors, Assistive listening equipment is sometimes available (varies with exhibit), Braille throughout facility

MOE'S ALLEY

1535 Commercial Way

Santa Cruz, CA 95065

831-479-1854

300 Person concert venue/bar. ADA compliant and have ADA bathrooms. Also a ramp from the upper area to the bathrooms in the lower area that also goes to the patio.

SANTA CRUZ CINEMA

1405 Pacific Ave.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

831-291-9728

Elevator, escalator to screens and toilets, Accessible seating spread through screening rooms, Point of sale kiosk and counters accessible, Assistive listening equipment available (radio).

SANTA CRUZ CIVIC AUDITORIUM

307 Church St.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

831-420-5260

Concert and special events auditorium. Accessible seating for all events.

SANTA CRUZ NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

1305 East Cliff Dr.

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

831-420-6115 

Exhibits on native peoples, geology and local wildlife. Exhibit space is open and accessible, though the tide pool touch tank is difficult to reach from a chair

SANTA CRUZ SURFING MUSEUM

701 West Cliff Dr.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

831-420-6289

Over 100 years of Santa Cruz surfing history. Small accessible museum, No restroom

SEYMOUR MARINE DISCOVERY CENTER

100 McAllister Way

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

831-459-3800 

Marine research center, aquarium and education center. Large-print programs available upon request, Assistive listening devices available for conferences, lectures and special events, Entrance theater has subtitles.

STORRS WINERY

303 Potrero St. #35

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

831-458-5030

Small urban tasting room. No public restrooms

TANNERY ARTS CENTER

1050-70 River Street

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 475-9600

THE 418 PROJECT

418 Front St.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

831-466-9770

Community center for the arts.

THE CREPE PLACE

1134 Soquel Ave.

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

831-429-6994

100 person Restaurant/Concert venue. ADA complient restrooms and tables

UCSC ARBORETUM

1 Arboretum Road

Santa Cruz, CA 95064

831-502-2998

Amazing garden collection. Parking in upper and lower lots. Some accessible paved paths throughout gardens with varying inclines. Accessible gift shop.

UCSC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

411 Kerr Rd.

Santa Cruz, CA 95064

831-459-2787

Year-round program of dance, drama and special events. Mainstage Theater, Media Theater, Second Stage, Music Center are all accessible. Elevator in the Recital Hall/Music Center. Theater Arts Mainstage, Experimental Theater and Second Stage all offer assistive listening devices to patrons upon request. If requested in advance (minimum 5 working days), large-print programs will be provided. Every effort will be made to provide sign-language interpretation if notice is given 6 weeks before opening performance

UCSC SHAKESPEARE SANTA CRUZ

501 Upper Park Rd.

Santa Cruz, CA 95065

831-460-6396

Summer drama festival at UCSC. Innovative theatrical productions, Accessible seating indoors and outdoors

VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING

846 Front St.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

831-454-0478 

Classes, concerts and special events. Nearby public parking/transportation, Elevator to all floors and meeting rooms, Braille signage throughout facility

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