Jazz Happening in the ‘Creek

Boulder Creek Methodist Church 12855 Boulder Street, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

Enjoy free world-class jazz in Boulder Creek featuring pianist Robert Jackson, vocalist Armelle Delaney, saxophonist Skyler Shipp, and cellist Renata Bratt. Two dates at Historic Boulder Creek Methodist, Sunday, July 30 at 7:00 pm. The ensemble will be playing American Songbook standards from the 1930s-1960s as well as a few originals. Pianist Robert Jackson and vocalist Armelle Delaney are amazing…

Santa Cruz World Dance Showcase 2023

Park Hall 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond, CA, United States

Join us for the Santa Cruz World Dance Showcase Sat 8/5/23 02:00 pm to 09:00 pm Park Hall 9400 Mill St Ben Lomond CA Ticket info https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-cruz-world-dance-showcase-tickets-648306120057 In advance: Adults tickets $15 | Children/Seniors $10 | At the door cash only: $20 suggested, sliding scale FarMedia Productions presents Santa Cruz World Dance Showcase, which is a dance-centric community event. It is run by…

$15

Ginny Mitchell and Hot Club Pacific

The Ugly Mug Cafe 4640 Soquel Drive, Soquel, CA, United States

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society present Ginny Mitchell and Hot Club Pacific. Sunday, 6th Aug. 7pm-9pm. The Ugly Mug 4640 Soquel Drive, Soquel $25adv res/$28dr Call or text 408 499 9441 crbrundle@gmail.com for information & reservations www.fiddlingcricket.com After growing up in Santa Cruz (high school and college), Ginny Mitchell moved to Canada, released her first album, and won Canadian…

The 29th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival

San Benito County Historical Park 8300 Airline Hwy, Tres Pinos, CA, United States

Welcome back to The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival at San Benito County Historical Park Thursday, August 10 through Sunday, August 13, 2023! The "GOF" has been held each summer since 1994. This family friendly festival features three wonderful days of California bands on the main stage as well as hot campground pickers on the side stage between main acts.…

Acoustic String Summit: Mike Marshall, Caterina Lichtenberg, & Peppino D’Agostino

Kuumbwa Jazz Center 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

An Acoustic String Summit featuring mandolin masters Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg, plus the brilliant finger style guitarist, Peppino D’Agostino.  This is a one-time only collaboration of these old friends and musical partners at Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz. Friday, August 11 at 7:30 PM $38 adv / $42 door cash only Tickets: kuumbwajazz.org

$38

Brookdale Big Queer Weekend

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

Brookdale Big Queer Weekend Saturday August 12th and Sunday August 13th Family friendly events and 18+ events! *Queer Makers Market *Drag storytime *Food vendors *Queer DJ's *Dance parties and Queeraoke *Over 2 dozen queer drag and burlesque performers Makers Market: Saturday August 12th from 11:00am- 4:00pm *Free to attend: this event is an all ages event Queer makers and artists,…

Park Hall Benefit Concert

Park Hall 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond, CA, United States

Saturday, August 12, 2023 -  Featuring Andre Thierry and Moonshine Crossroads For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/andre-theirry-at-park-hall-fundraiser-and-centennial-celebration-tickets-673935357797https://parkhall.benlomond.org/ Time: Doors 6:30 pm, Show starts at 7pm Tickets: $25 in Advance, $30 at the door Park Hall is celebrating its 100th year anniversary, and is excited to usher in another successful 100 years! New staffing, several new Trustees and with a…

Michael Manring, Paul Hanson, and Michael Gulezian

Hallcrest Vineyards 379 Felton Empire Road, Felton, CA, United States

World’s leading fretless bassist, World’s leading jazz bassoonist, Acoustic guitar legend – an acoustic, world, jazz, funk, rock, classical wonderland! Sun. Aug. 13 at 4pm $20 adv./$25 door  Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michael-manring-paul-hanson-michael-gulezian-tickets-681117068487   Michael Manring:  Hailed by many as the world’s leading solo bassist, Michael Manring  has been pushing back the boundaries of what’s possible on the bass guitar for decades. While his technical skill…

CZU Remembrance and Recovery Gathering

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

Join the Santa Cruz Mountains community at the Historic Brookdale Lodge on Saturday, August 19, 2023 for the Third Annual CZU Remembrance and Recovery Gathering from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. This community meet-and-greet features representatives from local fire and law, County support services, fire-survivor conscious vendors, volunteer groups, and much more. Enjoy famous Brookdale BBQ, and live music from Sugar…

Rayburn Brothers Band

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

The Historic Brookdale Lodge and Mountain Music Productions present The Rayburn Brothers Band on Sunday, August 20 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. The Brookdale BBQ will be cookin' up the vittles. The Rayburn Brothers Band bring a broad range of influences to their music and play songs that are a mix of folk, rock, blues, world, and Americana. Singer-songwriters Craig…

KBCZ 89.3 FM Music Festival

Junction Park Swimming Hole Middleton Avenue, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

KBCZ's 5th Annual Music Fundraiser at the river! This is a FREE event that features music by Harry and the Hitmen, Jake Nielsen, The Dylan Rose Band and Joe Kaplow. Drinks, food and fun with the Boulder Creek Community Radio Station, KBCZ! Meet your local DJs! This will be RAD!!! Where? Junction Park on the San Lorenzo River, 13264 Middleton…

Kenny Hill – Classical Guitar

Wind River Studios Santa Cruz, United States

Kenny Hill LIVE! Saturday August 26th at Wind River Studios, Santa Cruz, CA Doors 7:00 PM - Show 7:30 PM Guitar craftsman & composer Kenny Hill is coming to you LIVE in Santa Cruz, performing all original compositions on guitar. Mark your calendars for this summer evening concert in a picturesque setting, presented by hosts of the Wind River Studios, a…