Head to the Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz Ballroom to experience the Sinatra Dinner, Dance & Show. The night begins with a no-host cocktail reception followed by an Italian-themed dinner buffet produced by world-class Chef Avram and staff. Finally, dance the night away with your cherished loved one to the signature songs of Sinatra. […]
Head to Santa Cruz Wharf every Wednesday for free live music and a weekly raffle! You could win 1 of 18 $100 gift cards to Wharf businesses and restaurants every week! To enter, just submit a receipt to the folks at the Wharf commons stage showing an expenditure of $20 or more at any of […]
Junebug and band perform a Valentine's themed show of classic songs, original tunes, and jazzy blues that will knock your socks off. You can expect folk-fusion finger-style guitar, but don’t be surprised if the show includes tap dance, harmonica, autoharp, kazoo, trumpet, ukulele or banjo! Junebug Bayer is a local performance artist that has wandered […]
The Casual Funk band and Woodhouse Blending and Brewing would like to prove to you that romance and funk go hand in hand!
Get your groove on this Valentine’s with no cover! Tiger’s Tale will be doing a special Valentines Show featuring a lovin’ spoonful of R&B, Motown, reggae, country rock, soul and blues from the Garcia-Saunders songbook. Locally grown, world class!
Grab your loved ones and head to Cocoanut Grove for a heart throbbing Valentine’s Day concert! 21+ Event
Share love hope and gratitude with your loved one with the improvising musical duo of Tuck and Patti at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center this year! They have cast their musical spell world wide for over forty years, over a dozen albums, and appearing at times alongside Miles Davis, Count Basie, George Benson, Chick Corea, Herbie […]
Head to this historic roadside tavern with a full bar and American style grill for Valentine’s Day! Fishook, a high-energy classic rock dance band will be playing.
Go warm up inside the beautiful Bret Harte Opera Hall for a day of great music, local comfort food and some of the best craft beer the area has to offer. Live Music Winter Brews Comfort Food Local Vendors Free Parking
Maestro Reddin, playing the organ, will be joined by violinist Samantha Bounkeua and cellist Judy Roberts in an unusual evening of chamber music spanning the baroque and romantic periods. Featured composers will include J.S. Bach, A. Vivaldi, A. Corelli, C. Saint-Saens, E. Grieg, and J.G. Rheinberger. Other Festival Dates: Sunday, January 26 – Solo Pipe […]
Head to the mountains to avoid Valentine's madness, enjoy tasty food, and maybe win a costume contest! 6:30-8:30 - Opening Band, the fun and energetic dance-rock band, Pink Lizards 8:45-9:00 - Costume Contest 9:00-11:30 – Main band: Scarlet, a Santa Cruz based modern/pop band
Tim Cappello, also credited as Timmy Cappello, is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, and vocalist. He is primarily known for his saxophone work supporting Tina Turner in the 1980s and 90s, as well as for his musical performance in the 1987 vampire film The Lost Boys.
Head to the UCSC Music Center Recital Hall for an unforgettable experience. Dive into a world of music, art, and creativity at this in-person event. Get ready to be inspired and amazed by talented performers and artists. Whether you're a music enthusiast or simply looking for a fun night out, Narrow Sea has something for […]
Welcome to the 52nd season of the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival, a celebration of the rich tapestry of Baroque music. This season will include enchanting performances led by our Artist-in-Residence, Jörg Reddin. Maistro Reddin is a distinguished Baroque organist, vocalist, and conductor who has held J. S. Bach's old job in Arnstadt, Germany. In addition […]
It's Kids Day in Downtown Santa Cruz! Exhibitors will be lined up on Cooper Street and Pacific Ave (between Church St. & Locust St.), along with performances and demonstrations at Abbott Square. Plus, many Downtown businesses will be offering discounts and specials just for kids.
Treat Mom to something memorable on her special day with a delectable Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet accompanied with live music. After a lovely brunch, relax with a train ride through the towering redwoods. ACTIVITIES: Hallcrest Vineyards Brunch at Bret Harte Hall Live Music from Rory Lynch NEW! Tintype family portraits by the Midnight Oil Collective […]
Kuumbwa, a Swahili word meaning “act of spontaneous creation,” is going back to their roots at the duck pond stage for their 50th anniversary. The lineup will be announced in standard musician time, but Santa Cruz being on the road between much larger venues, you never know what amazing acts you will get to see […]
Dance the day away to live music with your friends and family while enjoying tasty locally made food, cold beer, cider and wine in an open field surrounded by redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Boulder Creek is famous for its community strength and pride. This Friday, Boulder Creek will be celebrating this and the wonderful diversity the area offers! Enjoy live music, great food, local shops, vendors and artists of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Downtown Boulder Creek.
In 1879, only 4% of fruit and vegetable crops originated in Santa Cruz county. Thirteen years later, the first Japanese immigrants arrived in Watsonville. Just a couple decades later, Santa Cruz County was responsible for over half of the nations' produce, largely thanks to the Japanese immigrant community! There's so much more to the story […]
5:00 PM - STREET PARTY Where you will find live music, food trucks, costumes, and dancing! 7:00 PM - POPS CONCERT Featuring selections from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, ET, Jurassic Park, and more!
Pleasure Point will be buzzing as the community takes to the street to enjoy the Pleasure Point Street Fair. This event will be held on Portola Drive between 41st and 38th Avenues. There will be bike parking available, and admission is free. There will be great music, fun for kids, vendors, a beer garden, great […]
Discover local artisans, makers and crafters! There will be music for your strolling enjoyment. Delicious food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Roaring Camp presents the Annual Brewgrass Festival featuring local breweries, music from favorite bluegrass artists, and food from our popular local food trucks. VIP Brewgrass Tasting Train roundtrip from Santa Cruz to Roaring Camp. Line-up Info Coming Soon. ACTIVITIES Optional Tasting Train Live Music Craft Beer & Cider Local Food Vendors Free Kids Activities
Nationally recognized Pit-Masters and local Grill Gurus alike battle it out for cash prizes, trophies and the honor of having their secret recipes voted Best BBQ at the Roaring Camp Cook-Off. Come hungry and vote for your favorite to win the People's Choice award. Want more than a taste? BBQ vendors will be ready to […]
Artists will be set up throughout downtown amongst street food sold by local restaurants and live music. There will be a chalk painting contest and more!
Come celebrate the vibrant traditions of the Latino community with mariachi, folklorico dancers, and a free beach concert. Enjoy Boardwalk rides and games plus fun food and beverage specials throughout the park. ¡Vamos a la playa!
Frequency is a biennial festival of light, sound, and digital culture hosted in and around the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. This 4-night downtown takeover activates the museum, neighboring gardens and plazas with installations of site-responsive work, live performances, interactive technologies, and immersive experiences from local and international artists.
Head to Downtown Boulder Creek to enjoy the 4th Annual Treat Walk where both artists and merchants will be handing out candy and treats to the kiddos. Although you are welcome to break out your Halloween costume early, it is not required. Perhaps you will find some art or craft to enhance your entrance to Downtown […]
See community altars and live/dead performances. There will be family activities and a market of the dead. Celebrate this beautiful tradition featuring altars, live music and dance and hands-on activities.
Head to Downtown Boulder Creek to discover art and crafts for the season! Enjoy live music as you stroll and find tasty food and drink to purchase along the way!
