Gary Blackburn Trio

Henflings of Ben Lomond 8450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA, United States

Henflings of Ben Lomond welcomes the Gary Blackburn Trio to the Henflings stage on Friday, April 19 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. No cover for this excellent night of rockin'! Gary Blackburn Trio - Santa Cruz local, and Central Coast singer songwriter Gary Blackburn, along with talented musicians, Kevin Taylor on Keyboards, and Sean Woodward on Electric Guitar & Mandolin…

China Cats Up in Smoke Party

Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Mountain Music Productions and the Santa Cruz Vets Hall invite you to a special show featuring The China Cats on Saturday 4/20 at 7:30 pm. The Skull and Roses Festival is "up in smoke" and we're here to help take the edge off with a night of dancing and community in the heart of Santa Cruz. Tix: https://bit.ly/ChinaCatsUpInSmoke$20 plus $2 fee…

$20 – $25

Emmanuel Selassie Reggae Band ‘420’ Party

Henflings of Ben Lomond 8450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA, United States

Come celebrate 420 with live Reggae music! Mountain Music Productions and Henflings of Ben Lomond welcome the Emmanuel Selassie Band to the storied Henflings roadhouse on Saturday, April 20 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. No cover. Selassie established his spiritually charged sound in 1994 in Santa Cruz, California. He is one of the founders of the San Francisco Bay area…

Ceili on the Lake

Marin County Fairgrounds 10 Ave of the Flags, San Rafael, CA

Announcing the First Annual Ceili on the Lake Irish Music and Dance Festival at Lagoon Park, Marin County Fairgrounds. Produced by Red Barn Productions, based in Marin County in California, a full-service event production company with decades of experience in the design and production of large and small-scale events. Together with an expanding community of over 1,000 enthusiastic artists, theatrical…

$20

Antsy McClain & The Trailer Park Troubadours at Roaring Camp

Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

Antsy McClain is hilarious. He is also insightful and heartwarming. Whether he’s performing solo or with his incredible band of musicians called the Trailer Park Troubadours, Antsy McClain will have you “laughing til your cheeks are sore,” and tearing up over “the good stuff:” love, family and friends. As a songwriter, Antsy wants to touch every emotion. “I love to make…

$35

Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival

Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

At Roaring Camp in Felton, California May 4 - 5, 2024 10am - 7pm https://scmmfest.com Discover the wonders of mushrooms! Through wild mushroom exploration, cooking and cultivation demos, functional mushroom talks, and DIY workshops, the Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival offers an incredible opportunity to connect to the mycological network. Presentations Alan Rockefeller • Dr. Christopher Hobbs • Dr. Gordon…

Cinco de Mayo w/ El Sol Santa Cruz Salsa Band

Historic Brookdale Lodge 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, United States

The Historic Brookdale Lodge and Mountain Music Productions welcome El Sol Santa Cruz for a festive afternoon of salsa for Cinco de Mayo, Sunday, May 5 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm outdoors in the Brookdale Beer Garden! El Sol is a 10 piece band devoted to Salsa music - especially Salsa Dura NY-style. The band plays original arrangements of classic…

Mother’s Day Brunch and Train Ride

Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

Make Mother’s Day memorable for Mom on her special day by treating her to Roaring Camp’s Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet and train ride on May 12. Enjoy an elegant and delectable brunch while listening to soothing live music from local artists. Bring the entire family for a day of fun. Kids craft tables are open from 10 am to 3…

Giant Dipper 100th Anniversary Fireworks Celebration

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 18 at 9pm, and ring in the 100th anniversary of the Giant Dipper with a once-in-a-lifetime fireworks show! The first 200 riders on the Giant Dipper May 18 get a commemorative 100th anniversary pin!

14TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA ROOTS MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL

Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Rd, Monterey, CA

California's largest reggae festival returns to the Monterey Fairgrounds for a weekend of laid back music, dancing, and cool family vibe.

Felton Remembers Parade and Covered Bridge Festival 

Downtown Felton Felton, California

Felton Remembers Parade and Covered Bridge Festival  Saturday, May 25 | 10am. Downtown Felton. Highway 9 is lined with spectators as the parade makes its way from the entrance to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park toward downtown. The party moves to Felton Covered Bridge Park for the afternoon with live music, vendors, food, and drink. Register to participate: feltonbusinessassociation.org/parade-and-festival-2024.html

Roaring Camp’s Second Annual BBQ Cook-Off

Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

Memorial Day Weekend, May 25 and 26 | 11am - 4pm. Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Rd., Felton. Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS) sanctioned Master Series State BBQ Championship with more than 15 competing teams. Watch nationally recognized pit-masters and local grill gurus battle it out for cash prizes, trophies and the honor of having their secret recipes voted…