This week Santa Cruz woke up to thunder and lightening. According to Republican presidential candidate, Ben Carson, this is a sign that the heavens are angry so we should all play it safe and stay indoors. Thankfully, Santa Cruz has a stacked week of live music to entertain us while we await the apocalypse or El…
Posts Tagged: Live Music
Let’s Go! Santa Cruz Music This Week
Sure, Labor Day is over and we are back to the daily grind. But, this is Santa Cruz, where no one really works, and it is freaking HOT outside. One hundred degree weather? Really? So, get indoors and see some amazing live shows. This week we have a mix of nationally touring and talented local acts…
Samba Over to Brazilian Day at Moe’s Alley
Get out your exotic costumes and feather boas; the insanely vibrant and popular Brazilian Day celebration is on September 12 at Moe’s Alley. Headlining the event is Unidos Da Bahia with legendary members from Olodum, famous for their collaboration with Michael Jackson on the single, “They Don’t Care About Us,” from the King of Pop’s album,…
3rd Friday at the Santa Cruz MAH: Growth
How do we grow? As children, as adults, as a community, there are many more ways to grow than are visible to the naked eye. We can grow through gardening and eating healthy local food, through self-care and awareness, and through connecting with our cultural history and local community. On Friday, August 21 as part…
Church Street Fair Takes it to the People
Get ready for dancing in the street, live music, dance performances and hands-on activities for the kids at the annual, Church Street Fair, on August 8 & 9 in downtown Santa Cruz. The “festival within the festival” celebrates the vibrant performing arts community of Santa Cruz County with two days of non-stop live music and…
Summer Solstice Party in Santa Cruz
Celebrate the longest day of the year in a distinctly Santa Cruz way at Project Pollinate’s Summer Solstice Party in San Lorenzo Park on Saturday, June 20th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The family-friendly event will surely entertain as it educates on current social, political and ecology issues, including the health of bees and…
Summer Sundays in Capitola Village
Summer has arrived in Capitola Village. The beachside neighborhood, a favorite among tourists from both far and near (if you are from San Jose, you’re not local – sorry!), puts on a number of events for the whole family to enjoy every summer. Starting Sunday, June 14th, the first of a series of events that…
Bands, Brews and Good Times at Pleasure Point Street Fair
The 3rd annual Pleasure Point Street Fair on Saturday, June 27 is a bustling, fun-filled extravaganza for the entire family. Located in the heart of Pleasure Point, an area renowned for its local surf scene, the fair will take place on Portola Drive between 41st and 38th Avenues in Santa Cruz. The fun starts at…
Start the Summer off Right at Redwood Mountain Faire
Dance to live music with friends and family while enjoying locally made food, micro-brews and wine in the picturesque Santa Cruz Mountains at the Redwood Mountain Faire on May 30 & 31 at Roaring Camp. The music, arts and crafts festival features twenty-two bands across two days, booths showcasing the work of local artists and delicious food and…
Ten Ways to Spoil Your Mom in Santa Cruz
The most important holiday of the year is finally upon us – Mother’s Day. In Santa Cruz, celebrating moms can take many forms. For the nature-minded, it can be spending time with mom while taking a hike through the redwoods or for the civic-minded, an opportunity to support a good cause. For everyone else, there…
