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Santa Cruz DSA is an official chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America–a political and acti Meetings are on the first Saturday of the month from 3-5 p.m.

Democratic Socialists of America Santa Cruz (DSASC) is currently is an official chapter of the DSA. at the Louden Nelson Community Center in Santa Cruz. Democratic Socialists believe that both the economy and society should be run democratically to meet human needs, not to make profits for a few. We are a multi-tendency political and activist organization, not a party; through campus and community

-based chapters DSA members use a variety of tactics, from legislative to direct action, to fight for power for working people.

05/28/2026

You're invited to the DSA Book Swap Tea Party!
Saturday May 30th 11am-1pm.
Delaveaga Park near the soccer field.

A picnic-style brunch gathering to fundraise for comrades going to Labor Notes. We'll have baked goods and tea to enjoy and books to peruse for donation. Plus stickers, posters, and t-shirts!
Sliding scale flat donation of $5-15 for tea and food.
Sliding scale per book donation $5-10.
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Kids DSA crafts and games!

Contact us if you want to contribute savory or sweet goods or books of any kind for the fundraiser!

[email protected]

tinyurl.com/SCDsaBooksAndTea

05/09/2026

Join the Arab Student Union and DSA Santa Cruz with a film screening of The Voice of Hind Rajab, in remembrance of the upcoming Nakba Day and the horrific cruelty of the ongoing genocide and occupation of Palestine.

Film will start at 5:30 with a discussion to follow.

Free entry. We also want to encourage donating to Watermelon Pictures, who generously offered to provide their film to us to screen for free.

Date: Monday May 11th

Time: 5:15-8:00pm

Location: Terry Frietas Commons, College 9, UCSC

05/05/2026

Karl Marx's 208th Birthday Film Screening of The Young Karl Marx

We're throwing Karl Marx a birthday party! Watch the Young Karl Marx with us, have a drink, and have some cake!

Time: 6pm

Location: Lúpulo (233 Cathcart St)

05/02/2026

Red & Green Walking Tour of UCSC Campus

Come learn about the history of labor strikes, student organizing, and worker solidarity at UC Santa Cruz on this free walking tour in honor of May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day. We’ll visit six locations across campus, stopping at key worksites to describe the struggles, actions, and victories connected to each place, from UCSC’s founding to the present. This event is co-sponsored by Black Rose/Rosa Negra.

Time: 1pm

Location: Quarry Plaza (1156 High Street)

04/24/2026

Join your comrades in celebrating May Day with a radically awesome slate of events commemorating the long history of the labor movement! RSVP link in bio (not required but appreciated)

May 1: 'May Day' exhibition at Little Giant Collective. This exhibition features artwork from 15 members showcasing the many histories if May Day', from International Workers Day to the ancient celebration at the beginning of summer. 6-9pm. 115 River Street

May 1: People's Disco. Free socialist dance party. come early or come late. 8pm. Moe's Alley (1535 Commercial Way)

May 2: Join the Fábrica and Little Giant Collective for a day of flag making. Fabric and screen printed slogans will be available to the public to make their own flags for upcoming celebrations and protests. 11-1pm . 1535 River Street

May 3: Join Rosa Negra and DSA at UCSC’s Quarry Plaza for a radical walking tour about how capital has shaped the campus. 1pm. Quarry Plaza (1156 High Street).

May 4: Join Labor Working Group and your fellow workers to talk about what's good and what blows about working in Santa Cruz. 6pm. SEIU Local 521 (517 Mission Street)

May 5th: We party in celebration of Marx’s 208th birthday by watching Young Karl Marx and eating cake. 6pm. Lúpulo (233 Cathart Street)

May 9: Come out to the DSA Monthly Membership Meeting to discuss the May Day Primer (link in bio or physical copy available at redwood records) that just dropped from the Labor Working Group and a call for a general strike in May Day 2028 (digital copy at link in bio or physical copy available at redwood records). 3-5pm. London Nelson Community Center (301 Center Street)

04/10/2026

Join the Diversity Center Werkers in solidarity at their rally this Friday at 6pm as they demand that the board and management voluntarily recognize their union!
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04/08/2026

Our November chapter meeting is this Saturday, the 8th at 3:00pm. Join us in person at London Nelson Community Center or online via zoom (link in bio)! Let's connect, organize, and build together 🌹

After the meeting, join us for drinks and discourse at Lúpulo 🍻

03/15/2026

Come join your comrades at the SEIU Local 521 union hall Friday March 20th from 7-10pm to watch One Battle After Another.
One Battle After Another follows an ex-revolutionary who is forced back into his former combative lifestyle upon getting pursued by a corrupt military officer.

Food, popcorn, and drinks provided (including vegan options).

Date: Friday, March 20th, 2026

Time: 7-10pm

Location: SEIU Local 521 Union Hall (517 Mission St., cross st. Locust St.)

03/03/2026

DSA Santa Cruz is partnering with Your Allied Rapid Response (YARR) for Santa Cruz County to host a legal observer training instead of a regular chapter meeting in March.

YARR's mission is to document actions by ICE or other oppressive forces that would harm our fellow human beings, and to support targeted people with resources, community presence, and information before, during and after such events. These legal observer trainings empower you, and your community, to verify immigration enforcement activity in our communities and utilize legal observation skills to protect the legal rights of people being questioned, arrested, or detained. Join us on March 14th, from 3-5pm to become a rapid responder in our community.

Due to limit space, registration is require. Once registered, more event details will be provided in an email confirmation after registration, typically 2-3 days before the training.

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850 Branciforte Dr
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

Website

https://dsasantacruz.org/

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