Santa Cruz Mountains News & Events
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'…
Get ready for an afternoon of festive fun! Join the Gray Bears Saturday, December 16th for the Grey Bears Holiday Meal at the Civic Auditorium, from 11 am to 2 pm. Indulge in delicious food, excellent company, Bingo, and live entertainment. Don't miss out on this exciting event! Reserve your spot today at greybears.org.
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…
Join the Santa Cruz Mountains community to celebrate the return of the light this Solstice, Thursday Dec. 21st from 2-5pm at Viscosity Glass in Boulder Creek. Bring the family and enjoy holiday cheer with live music by a variety of local musicians including Brian Valdivia, Sugar By the Pound, Dirt Rakers duo and more! Make your own solstice crown, enjoy…
A traditional Irish session every Third Thursday at Rosie McCann's in downtown Santa Cruz from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. All ages, full bar and dinner menu! Suitable for the experienced Celtic style musician and for anyone who enjoys listening to local acoustic folk music. Julie Horner and David Chadwick lead the tunes. Co-hosted by Irish Culture Bay Area and the…
Celebrate holiday festivities with the Edge of the West and their rock n' roots honkytonk jam band on Saturday, December 23 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. No cover for this intimate evening of live music in the Fireside Lounge! Happy Holidays! Jim Lewin's Edge of the West plays catchy, quirky originals and outlaw hippie alt-country, Americana & the Grateful Dead.…
The Trout Farm Inn presents a new live music night: Saturdays from 8:00 to 10:00 pm. Master guitar player and singer Ted Welty plays solo on Saturday, December 23, 2023.
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…
Join the pre-New Year's Eve party at the Historic Brookdale Lodge Friday, December 31 from 5:00 pm to 2:00 am. Live music, art, dancing until the wee hours. Discounted hotel rooms available use "Raindance" when you call. (831) 609-6010 21+ Tickets | $40 eventbrite.com/e/nu-nu-nu-4-yu-tickets-760805759507 Here's the lineup: Fort Knox Five (British Columbia, DC) Smasheltooth (Raindance Portland) Māh Zē Tar (Active member…
