Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes plays Saturday at the Catalyst.
CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD
Roughly a year ago, Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson set out to do something a little different. He brought his musical friends along for the ride and what started as an experiment soon exploded into an 118-show saga and two kindred albums, Big Moon Ritual and Magic Door. It’s a small venture, breaking away from the largeness of the music industry and focusing on making the right cosmic music for the right kind of psychedelic people, rolling around the country in a van with only the essentials – a tour manager and some amps. https://www.santacruz.com/chris-robinson-brotherhood-e1786041
TANNERY HOLIDAY ART FAIRE
Swing by the Tannery this weekend to support local artists and pick up some unique gifts for all your creative friends expecting one-of-a-kind presents. Snag jewelry, hand-made cards, and new ornaments for your tree while enjoying food, live music, seasonal merriment and maybe even some crafting of your own. https://www.santacruz.com/tannery-holiday-art-faire-e1786021
JINGLE BELL ROCK 5K
Running three miles plus giving to charity in the Toys for Tots toy drive plus Christmas spirit plus a costume contest for best dressed canine running companion. This event will make you feel so good about yourself. https://www.santacruz.com/jingle-bell-rock-5k-e1644071
HOLIDAY OUT WITH THOMAS
Spend a whole 25 minutes on board Thomas the Tank Engine and be treated to candy canes, caroling, souvenirs, and the big man himself – Santa Claus. He and Thomas are old friends. https://www.santacruz.com/holiday-out-with-thomas-e1785801
AN ALTARED CHRISTMAS
Here at Santa Cruz Weekly, we’re all about untraditional Christmas music (can we hyperlink back to the blind lady story here? Is that possible? I don’t know). Dogs barking Jingle Bells? Great. Our holiday favorites arranged entirely in minor keys? We’ll take it. Sometimes depressing, kinda weird and ultimately pretty funny, An Altared Christmas features twenty of the Bay Area’s most talented musicians presenting you with the soundtrack of Debbie Downer in the North Pole. https://www.santacruz.com/an-altared-christmas-e1762011
