A season of music and dance to celebrate! Treat yourself to this weekend’s offering of live music and things to do in the Santa Cruz Mountains and in Santa Cruz and nearby! Enjoy! Friday, December 9 Mark Lemaire at San Gregorio General StoreFriday, December 9 | 3:00 – 50:00sangregoriostore.com/music 17th Annual Holiday Hootenanny at Devil’s Canyon Brewing Co.An evening of… Read More

There’s something magical with the turning of the leaves, Thanksgiving less than a week away, and people making plans to honor family and “Friendsgiving” traditions…or run thankfully to the hills for a quiet respite. Whatever your pleasure, there’s plenty to be entertained by. Local music is alive and kicking; here’s what we’ve found for your enjoyment this weekend, November 18… Read More

A little something to beat the chill! Here’s the live music roundup for the weekend of November 11, 2022. Friday, November 11 Dave “Nomad” Miller at Stockwell CellarsFriday, November 11 | 5:30 to 7:30stockwellcellars.com Lucas Lawson at Chaminade ResortFriday, November 11 | 5:30 to 8:30chaminade.com/event_calendar/#Live_Music_at_The_View Joe Kaplow at Steel Bonnet BrewingFriday, November 11 | 6:00 to 8:00steelbon.net/music Mike Hellman &… Read More

October was a whirlwind. Halloween’s in the bag, the candy corn has dwindled to mere kernels, and suddenly there’s that familiar solstice snap in the air. Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 6. What to do with that extra hour of nighttime? Take a well deserved breather snug by the hearth then make plans to hit up some local… Read More

Halloween weekend is finally here after much anticipation. The adults seem giddier than the kids conjuring up costume ideas and deciding where to spend the evening. Indulge in the season’s snack size sweets and enjoy dancing with friends! Here’s a taste of what’s haunting the 831 Friday, October 28 through Monday, October 31, Halloween 2022. Friday, October 28 Three on… Read More

Wondering what to do in Santa Cruz for New Year’s Eve? How about a Grateful celebration! Ring in the New Year with the China Cats premier Grateful Dead tribute band at the historic Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 8:00 pm. You are cordially invited to dance the night away with friends and community in… Read More

Warm October days linger in the Santa Cruz Mountains and there’s all the reason in the world to motivate into the weekend for some live music. The play Robber Bridegroom completes its run at Park Hall in Ben Lomond (highly recommended, tickets at mctshows.org) and area pumpkin patches are brimming with color! Check out a local winery or go for… Read More