Category: Events

Choo, Choo, Santa Claus is coming to town, not by sleigh, not by snow but by train! The Roaring Camp historic train, to be exact! A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past the homes of Santa Cruz. Revelers on… Read More

Chasing Ophelia returns to Michael’s on Main. Anthony Arya brings a creative new approach to the spirit of the Grateful Dead. Arya’s vocals with their sweet signature tone along with soaring saxophone accompaniment makes Chasing Ophelia a unique experience for Grateful Dead fans of all ages. For the first time together, Matt Hartle will join Chasing Ophelia for the evening… Read More

Blue plays a mix of rhythm & blues, vintage rock & roll, country, Calypso, reggae, rockabilly, Motown, and originals infused with lead and backup harmonies. They are a busy act performing for close to two decades at well over 100 shows a year. Fans describe the band as doing high-end material with great musicianship and spot on vocals and cover… Read More

Jefferson’s Back! And comin’ up around the bend with a heavy dose of CCR. Jefferson’s Revival is a Creedence tribute band composed of three veteran musicians who perform regularly in the Santa Cruz area. They can rock the joint with a steady beat of CCR and John Fogerty tunes that sound just like the real thing, so If you like… Read More

Tis the Season! Let’s Go Shop Small® Avoid the shipping and supply delays due to the pandemic and purchase your holiday gifts locally! ‘Tis the season to celebrate old traditions – and make new ones. And, whether you buy a festive sweater from a local boutique or grab a hot cocoa from your favorite café, your support makes the holidays… Read More

Get your holiday shopping on at the Felton Community Hall on Saturday, November 27 from 10am-4pm! FREE admission! Shop with 30 local artists and makers hosting a beautiful variety of handmade goods! There’s something for everyone on your list! Silent auction to benefit Mountain Community Resources. 6191 Hwy 9, Felton, CA 95018 Shop small this holiday and #supportthelocals! www.scmmakersmarket.com/markets Read More

Deck the redwoods with boughs of holly. Fa la la la la la la la! ‘Tis the season for the Holiday Tree Walk. Depart from the town of Roaring Camp on the historic steam train for a festive ride into the Santa Cruz Mountains! Sip hot cocoa while greeting Santa Claus. In town, enjoy winter themed activities. Ticket Prices:$33 adults$24… Read More

The Ten O’ Clock Lunch Band is happy to be back at El Vaquero Winery! The band plays Old and New School Blues, Rock Classics and Motown Gems to get you moving on the dance floor. Soulful/Energetic Music with Great Vocals. We LOVE the timeless grooves of Motown and the catchy and fun beats of the Rock Classics we cover.… Read More

The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay and Irish Christmas in America present the return of this hugely popular holiday show. A fascinating performance of music, song, dance and stories of seasonal Irish traditions, take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas as the finest traditional artists from Ireland bring you on a fun-filled start to the holiday… Read More

Founded nearly 30 years ago, The Mother Hips caught their first big break before they’d even graduated from college, when legendary producer and industry icon Rick Rubin signed the band to his American Recordings label. In the decades to come, the group would go on to release ten critically acclaimed studio albums and cement themselves as architects of a new… Read More