Come out!
Upcoming Events
The Neighbor's Supporters Happy Hour
A special happy hour for folks who have supported the pub since fundraising began in 2021!
We’re so thankful + grateful for your continued support. Please join us and mix and mingle with other folks who have been involved in the pub throughout the past 4+ years!
Big Gay Trivia
Join us for an exciting event with challenging trivia rounds. Hosted by John Pine. Teams of 1-5 welcome to play.
$5-$10 suggested cover. NOTAFLOF
Community members ages 18+ are welcome / must be 21+ for alcohol + spirits obvs. Please support the pub! Food + beverages are available for purchase. Outside food or drinks are not allowed.
Hen Haus Drag Show
Tickets are on sale now!
Doors at 7:30pm // Show at 8:30pm
Performances by Lady Sexxen City, Xinistra Gl’Amour, Andy Rose, Shiza Minnelli, Alpha Andromeda, and Gallo Gallina. Hosted by mother hen, Gallo Gallina!
Naughty or Nice Holigay Costume Party
Make the yuletide GAY at the Neighbor's Naughty or Nice Holigay Costume Party!
Are you on the naughty list or the nice list this year?
Dress naughty! Lace, leather, and lingerie encouraged.
Or dress nice! Dress nice! Glam, diamonds, and fancy attire encouraged.
Sultry Santas, naughty elves, and other festive costumes welcome too!
This event is open to community members ages 18+ with valid ID. Must be 21+ for alcohol. Nonalcoholic beverages are also available for purchase.
Holiday Parade Happy Hour
Watch the Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade from the pub!
The pub will be open early, at 10am, for community members ages 18+.
The Neighbor's Birthday Party
Your favorite queer pub’s favorite queer pub is turning ONE!
Come out and celebrate this milestone with us!
Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm
Party 8pm - 12am
Music by Nola Cruz
Drag and burlesque performances by Gallo Gallina, Selina DeVestige, Shiza Minelli, and WILD will be scattered throughout the night
Cake Eating Contest at 9:30pm
Suggested Donation: $5 - $20 // NOTAFLOF
Community members ages 18+ with a valid, physical ID are welcome.
For more information and to sign up for the Cake Eating Contest, please visit: theneighborspub.org/birthday
Kinky Queer Munch
first monday of each month
7pm-10pm
ages 18+, valid ID required for entry
Fall + Winter Clothing Swap
Out with the old, in with the new (to you)!
Join us at the Neighbor's Pub for an all-genders, all-sizes, all-styles clothing swap!
Guests are encouraged to bring + take gently used, clean clothing + fashion accessories. (Please do not bring items prior to the event).
The event will be held on the pub's private patio. Community members ages 18+ are welcome to join. The event is free to participate, however a purchase from the pub is encouraged + helps us keep these events free.
Please support the pub! Cold brew, tea, mocktails, cocktails, and food are available for purchase. Food and beverages from other venues are not allowed to be brought in to the restaurant. Thank you for your support + understanding!
Any leftover items will either be stored for future clothing swaps or donated to local orgs.
Queer Cuntry Line Dancing Honky Tonk Event
This event is a collaboration between the Neighbor's Pub + Motion Pacific Dance Studio!
7pm - 8:30pm(ish)
line-dancing lessons by Regi Jones
We're asking all class participants to donate $5 - $15 to partake in the class. Pre-registration encouraged.
9pm - 12am Honky Tonk After Party to Follow
Community members ages 18+ with valid ID welcome.
Tasty Teaze Brunch Show
Purrformances by... Violet Lagoon, Lapphi Sapphi, Shiza Minelli, Minx Thrasher, and Selina DeVestige! Hosted by Kitty Fliqueur and Shiza Minelli.
A scrumptious brunch will be available for purrchase from the wonderful, Areperia831. Tasty sweets and delictable drinks available from the Neighbor's Pub. Food and beverages from other venues is prohibited. Thank you for supporting this queer space!
Doors open at 1pm. Food will be available from 1pm - 3pm. The show will start at approximately 1:45pm with an intermission.
Community members ages 18+ with a valid ID and ticket to the show are welcome to join.
Ticket Info seating is limited. early bird + presale tickets are encouraged!
Early Access $8
for folks who have previously purchased tickets or have found the special code
Monday, November 10th
Pre-sale $8
Wednesday, November 12th
Day-of $15
If capacity allows
Pay It Forward
This is an optional, additional donation to help alleviate the costs for community members who may be experiencing financial hardship but would like to attend the show. If you are a community member who would like to attend but cannot afford a ticket at this time, please email events@theneighborspub.org at least one day prior to the event. Thank you!
Trans + Nonbinary Pride Happy Hour
Community members who are trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive folks are encouraged to join! Folks questioning or exploring their sapphic identity and seeking sapphic community are welcome!
About Pride Happy Hours: These events are intended to celebrate, uplift, and create community within different parts of our LGBTQ+ community.
The pub’s regular/general Happy Hour is Wednesday - Sunday, 4pm - 7pm. The pub is open to all community members ages 18+ with valid ID.
Fresh Serve: Open Call Drag Show
Hosted by Vixen Six + Dyllie Dally
Doors at 8:00pm // Show at 8:30pm
$5 cover
18+ with valid ID
Sign ups and more info on @fresh__serve on Instagram
Big Gay Trivia
Join us for an exciting event with challenging trivia rounds. Hosted by John Pine. Teams of 1-5 welcome to play.
$5-$10 suggested cover. NOTAFLOF
Community members ages 18+ are welcome / must be 21+ for alcohol + spirits obvs. Please support the pub! Food + beverages are available for purchase. Outside food or drinks are not allowed.
Bi + Pan Pride Happy Hour
Community members who are bi, pan, and under the broad bi umbrella are encouraged to join! Folks questioning or exploring their bi identity and seeking community are welcome!
About Pride Happy Hours: These events are intended to celebrate, uplift, and create community within different parts of our LGBTQ+ community.
The pub’s regular/general Happy Hour is Wednesday - Sunday, 4pm - 7pm. The pub is open to all community members ages 18+ with valid ID.
Gay + Queer Men Pride Happy Hour
Gay, bi men, queer men, trans men, and community members who otherwise consider themselves within the queer men umbrella are encouraged to join! Folks questioning or exploring their queer identity and seeking community are welcome!
About Pride Happy Hours: These events are intended to celebrate, uplift, and create community within different parts of our LGBTQ+ community.
The pub’s regular/general Happy Hour is Wednesday - Sunday, 4pm - 7pm. The pub is open to all community members ages 18+ with valid ID.
Lesbian + Sapphic Pride Happy Hour
Lesbians, bi women, women-who-love-women, and community members within the sapphic umbrella are encouraged to join! Folks questioning or exploring their sapphic identity and seeking sapphic community are welcome!
About Pride Happy Hours: These events are intended to celebrate, uplift, and create community within different parts of our LGBTQ+ community.
The pub’s regular/general Happy Hour is Wednesday - Sunday, 4pm - 7pm. The pub is open to all community members ages 18+ with valid ID.
Kinky Queer Munch
first monday of each month
7pm-10pm
ages 18+, valid ID required for entry
Twilight Party
Team Edward, Team Jacob, or… hear me out, Team Alice?
Come out dressed in your fave fanpire garb. We’re talking sparkles, jorts, that baseball t that’s stashed in the back of your closet, or whatever your queer vampire/werewolf heart desires.
Open to community members ages 18+ with valid ID.
Halloween Party
It’s Halloween. We’re having a party.
Neighborly reminders: Costumes are highly encouraged! Due to local + state regulations, all nips + bits must be covered. All guests must have a valid ID to enter. Drinks + treats will be available for purchase. Food + beverages from other venues is not allowed.
Friday, October 31st Schedule
4pm - 7:45pm
Haunting Hour
Community members ages 18+ are welcome between 4pm to 7:45pm.7:45pm - 8pm
The pub will “soft close” from 7:45pm-8pm. No new guests will be allowed in during this time. All guests ages 18-20 will be asked to leave by 7:45pm. Guests ages 21+ are welcome to stay.8pm - midnight
Halloween Party
After 8pm, the pub will be limited to folks ages 21+. An entry fee of $5 - $20+ is requested. All funds help keep this vital queer space alive!
Haunting Hour
A Halloween happy hour!
Neighborly reminders: Costumes are highly encouraged! Due to local + state regulations, all nips + bits must be covered. All guests must have a valid ID to enter. Drinks + treats will be available for purchase. Food + beverages from other venues is not allowed.
Friday, October 31st Schedule
4pm - 7:45pm
Haunting Hour
Community members ages 18+ are welcome between 4pm to 7:45pm.7:45pm - 8pm
The pub will “soft close” from 7:45pm-8pm. No new guests will be allowed in during this time. All guests ages 18-20 will be asked to leave by 7:45pm. Guests ages 21+ are welcome to stay.8pm - midnight
Halloween Party
After 8pm, the pub will be limited to folks ages 21+. An entry fee of $5 - $20+ is requested. All funds help keep this vital queer space alive!
Big Gay Trivia
Join us for an exciting event with challenging trivia rounds. Hosted by John Pine. Teams of 1-5 welcome to play.
$5-$10 suggested cover. NOTAFLOF
Community members ages 18+ are welcome / must be 21+ for alcohol + spirits obvs. Please support the pub! Food + beverages are available for purchase. Outside food or drinks are not allowed.
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Shiver with antici…pation for a sing-a-long showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Neighbor’s Pub!
Give yourself over to absolute pleasure. Rocky Horror costumes encouraged.
This event is a collaboration with our friends at the California Film + Cultural Center / Westside Video! A donation of $5 - $20 is suggested, but not required for entry to the screening. Please support the California Film + Cultural Center’s work + this event by making a donation directly to their org!
• one time donation via Paypal: cinemacruz or cash at the event
• ongoing monthly donation via Patreon
Open to community members ages 18+ with valid ID.
Please support the pub! Cocktails, mocktails, + more drinks and food will be available for purchase. Outside food + beverages are not allowed.
Fourth Sunday Revival Concert
Featuring Patti Maxine, Ginny Mitchell, and Christie McCarthy!
Fresh Serve: Open Call Drag Show
Hosted by Vixen Six + Dyllie Dally
Doors at 8:00pm // Show at 8:30pm
$5 cover
18+ with valid ID
Sign ups and more info on @fresh__serve on Instagram
Drag Loteria
Lotería but make it queer!
Hosted by Xinistra Gl’Amour.
Fundraising for Pajaro Valley Pride. Donations encouraged but not required to play.
Halloween costume crafting + costume swap
led by Selina
please bring a costume or craft to work on and/or costume pieces to swap! any leftover costumes will be donated.
Halloween Paint + Sip
led by Emma
sliding scale $5 - $20
pumpkins, canvases, + paint provided