Santa Cruz Mountains News & Events
Spend the day sampling local brews and ciders while dancing to live bluegrass and Americana music on two stages. Saturday, October 7 from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton. $65 in advance | $75 at the door $25 Brewgrass Kids 11-17, Kids Under 11 are Free! 12:30 PM – 8 PM, gates open at 12 PM.…
Saturday, October 7 | 1 pm. Lighthouse Field picnic area across from the Lighthouse, Parking Lot "B" West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz. A fully costumed adult “tea” party hosted by Felton’s Brigit Zent and like-minded local vintage costume enthusiasts. Free. Bring a snack or sip to share. This year’s theme: Steampunk Nautical. Build a toy sailing vessel to float! More…
Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8. Nonno’s Italian Café & Wine Bar, 21433 Broadway Rd, Los Gatos. A traditional celebration of all things beer with a history rooted in Bavarian royalty. World famous wood-fired pizza and live music. Reservations: (408) 353-5633 Saturday, October 7 from 6:00 to 9:00, The Paperback Ryders perform classic Beatles and vintage rock of the…
Mountain Music Productions and the Historic Brookdale Lodge present the very popular, extremely danceable Santa Cruz Latin Collective on Saturday, October 7 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Santa Cruz Latin Collective: is a dynamic and energetic 10-piece band from Santa Cruz specializing in both modern and traditional Latin music and rhythms, influenced by Santana, Malo, Sapo, Fania All Stars, Eddie…
Friday, October 13 | 7 pm - 10 pm. Air and Fire, A Mystical Bazaar, 13150 Highway 9, Boulder Creek. Celebrating a new store space and two decades of supplying unique gifts, magickal tools, services, and occult supplies. Raffle, entertainment, drinks, and treats. It is with great gratitude that we arrive at the double decade milestone in our small mountain…
Saturdays, October 14 & 21 and Sundays, October 15 & 22 | 11 am - 5 pm. Discover over a dozen artisans along scenic Highway 9 in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Observe artists at work, purchase unique gifts. View the map: santacruzopenstudios.com Featured image: Viscosity Glass Studios, Boulder Creek, CA. 95006
Leadership Santa Cruz County (LSCC) is pleased to announce a special event with notable local historian Sandy Lydon. The public is invited to attend and hear Lydon give a first-ever, one-time-only presentation titled, “You Can’t Hide! Learning to Hear the History and Landscape of Calamity Cruz County.” Lydon has been wandering the corridors of the county for the past 50…
Mountain Music Productions and the Historic Brookdale Lodge welcome Brent Pierce and Acid Grass Boys on Saturday, October 14 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Singer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist Brent Pierce from Aptos CA plays the old style country music and Kentucky style bluegrass. Either with his band Acid Grass Boys, duo or solo, Brent delivers a crowd pleasing set…
The Historic Brookdale Lodge and Mountain Music Productions welcome the Vinny Johnson Blues Band on Sunday, October 15 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. Vinny Johnson has been entertaining Santa Cruz music fans for over two decades - playing his own brand of funked up blues, rock and soul. In 2006 he released his debut album "112 in the shade." Since…
Wednesday, October 18 and Saturday, October 21 | 9 am - 1 pm. Camp Joy Gardens, 131 Camp Joy Road, Boulder Creek. Tasks will focus on what needs to be done that week. All ages and abilities are welcome. Leave pets at home. Wear sturdy shoes and sun protection, dress in layers. Bring your gloves or any personal tools you…
Wednesday, October 18 | 11:30 am and Saturday, October 21 | 4 pm. Boulder Creek United Methodist Church, 12855 Boulder Street, Boulder Creek. Concertino Strings most ambitious concert to date, celebrating the group’s third year of playing together. Featuring 25 performers on a multitude of classical instruments from across Santa Cruz County. Jean-Fery Rebel’s “Les Elements”; portions of J.S. Bach’s…
The annual Mountain Affair fundraiser is an enchanting evening at Ristorante Casa Nostra in Ben Lomond. Enjoy exquisite cuisine, local wines, live music, and a silent auction of valley businesses and artisans. It's a wonderful opportunity to mingle with community builders and have a great time while supporting Mountain Community Resources. By attending this event, you'll help create a warm…
