Santa Cruz Mountains News & Events
Calling all naughty girls and boys! Celebrate Krampusnacht at the Historic Brookdale Lodge on Tuesday, December 5 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. This is a parade and pagan pub crawl for those over the age of 21. A mythical figure in Central European and Eastern Alpine folklore, Krampus appeared during the Advent season to strike terror into the hearts of…
The 18th Annual Holiday Hootenanny will be held on Friday, December 8 at 5:00 pm at the Devil's Canyon Brewing Co. in San Carlos. The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes this iconic FREE winter event. Wear your seasonal finery and we'll see you there! Make plans to join us for some of the best bluegrass in the Bay Area plus…
Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker a feast of the season. Saturday, December 9 & Sunday, December 10 | 1 pm & 4:30 pm. Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre presents its 21st annual production of “The Nutcracker” at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium with live orchestra! Music Director Pamela Martin conducts 52…
Painting class with wine! The Historic Brookdale Lodge is excited to host our next "Pop the Cork & Paint" with local artist and instructor, Sarah Orre on Saturday, December 9 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. October's theme: “Northern Cardinal.” This popular event is held in the Brookdale Lounge. Doors open at 4:45 pm. $60 per ticket or two tickets for…
Sharon Allen & The Dusty Blues. Joe’s Bar Annual Christmas Party is Sat. Dec. 9 at 8:30pm. No Cover! Dinner tix: $30 | Raffle tix $2 All proceeds go to Valley Churches Sharon Allen is a veteran performer who delivers her Americana with a blend of her own songs and favorites. Every song is delivered with her sweet voice and persona.…
For nearly two decades Mike Renwick gathers his musician buddies to perform this holiday show that doesn't go too heavy on the themes but rather tends toward old-school soul, R&B, and other rock songs to a room packed with folks just looking for a light and fun hang on a cold winter's night. A part of the Bay Area music…
Holiday show in Boulder Creek! The Trolly Drops Christmas Extravaganza. Oldies, Folk, Classic Rock and Jazz Standards rewritten with a Xmas Twist Thu. Dec. 14 at 7:30pm No Cover Sing and laugh along with with the Trolley Drops as they play songs like: Reindeers on the Rise to Credence Clearwater’s Bad Moon Rising, Hey Mr. St. Nick to The Byrds'…
Santa Cruz City Ballet annual Nutcracker Ballet charms in its 15th year. Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17 | 1 pm & 4:30 pm. Crocker Theater, 6500 Lower Perimeter Road, Aptos. “As the leaves deepen into beautiful fall colors, it is a true sign that winter is around the corner and with it…magic that only the Nutcracker Ballet can…
Classical music concert in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Saturday, December 16 | 2 pm. Part of the Winter’s Feast of Music at the Boulder Creek United Methodist Church, 12855 Boulder Street, Boulder Creek. The Quail Court Consort, a Bay Area Baroque music ensemble, performs on period instruments under the direction of Loren Tayerle and Eric Finley. Handel, JB Bach, Corelli,…
Come celebrate the season at Felton Covered Bridge Park! Join us Sunday, December 17 from 11am to 3pm for a traditional Holiday Market on the bridge, complete with arts & crafts, delicious food & beverages, music, holiday lights, and other festivities. Great opportunity to get last minute handcrafted gifts from local artists and to socialize with your neighbors. The Felton…
Holiday fun! The 7th Annual Reindeer Run is December 24th, 2023. There will be four heats, including one that focuses on animals! Registration is open at www.bcrpd.org and through the QR code. This year BCRD Foundation will host this fun family friendly 5k through downtown BC and Irwin Way. Heats 9am Runners 9:20am Joggers 9:40am Families and Joggers 10am Animals Early…
New Year's Eve in Santa Cruz. Ring in the New Year 2024 with the China Cats Grateful Dead tribute and jam band goodness on Sunday, December 31 starting at 8:00 pm! Early ticket discounts, make plans to join the celebration in the beautiful vintage ballroom at the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Chris G. Matthews Hall: $45 | All Ages Tickets: https://bit.ly/3qLqFHj…