Patti Maxine w/ Christie McCarthy + Coyote Moon w/ Alison Steele

El Vaquero Winery 2901 Freedom Blvd, Corralitos, CA

Enjoy a double bill evening of beautiful vocals and and music. Legendary Santa Cruz lap steel guitar player and vocal stylist Patti Maxine will play with Indie folk rock star singer/ songwriter Christie McCarthy as the "Buck Ups" band and play in the bluegrass band "Coyote Moon" with fiddler/vocalist extraordinaire Lizzy Smith of Whiskey West and banjo playing/vocalist Alison Steel…

$10

Dave “Nomad” Miller in Concert

Balefire Brewing Company 21517 E Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA

Following @balefirebrewingco as they settle into their stride. This nanobrewery used to be East Cliff Brewing, then was Greater Purpose Brewing, and now with head brewer Leslie Buchanan and hub Matt Buchanan (both KBCZ 89.3FM Boulder Creek Community Radio alum) and partners Stephanie and Nate Murphy, there's Balefire Brewing. They're quietly launching a music program there, pal Dave Miller is…

Dror and Friends: Musical Journey at the Woodhouse

Woodhouse Blending and Brewing 119 Madrone Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

We'll play, sing and enjoy music from Mideast, the Balkan, Yemen, Morocco, Turkey…haunting rhythms, melodies from afar. Listen, dance, connect, express, release, heal, elevate…come with love! No cover. Featuring the musicianship of: Avi Sinai, Darbuka, Tanake', Vocal Jamie Barsimantov, Oud, Clarinet, Vocal Oriah Barsimantov, Accordion, Vocal Shireen Nabatian, Violin, Vocal Anne Cleveland, Flute, Vocal Dror Sinai, Darbuka, Frame Drum, Riq,…

March Election Update with Santa Cruz County Clerk Tricia Webber

Santa Cruz County elections clerk Tricia Webber will update the community about what's on the March 2024 ballot, November elections, voter registration, and the effects of new legislation on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Felton Branch Library, 6121 Gushee St. in Felton. Light refreshments will be served. No registration required. Note that the library opens at 10:00 am and…

Underground Nomads Belly Dance Showcase

MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting Room 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Underground Nomads is a showcase of unique, far-from-mainstream performance art. Featuring world class belly dancers and captivating music, the show happens at MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting Room on Saturday, January 27. Expert dance performances from Desert Dream Dance Company, Desert Jewels, Troupe Malaya, Surreyya, Caliana, Ayre, Janelle, Natasha, Maleah and Jewel of Opar. DJ Glitter Done will be spinning otherwordly…

$15

Floratura Live in Concert

Abbott Square Market 725 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Coming up at Abbott Square Market: The exciting local band, Floratura on Saturday, January 27 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Anyone who's been to Abbott Square Market on a Saturday night knows that this place is hopping! Food, drink, dancing, electrifying live music! "Floratura fuses soaring jamband vibes with bouncy neo-soul to create a unique blend. The band’s electrifying live…

Beach Cowboys Country Music at the Lodge

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

The Historic Brookdale Lodge and Mountain Music Productions welcome the Beach Cowboys on Saturday, January 27 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. No cover for this show in the cozy "Fireside Lounge." The funky, raucous Santa Cruz classic country rock cover outfit The Beach Cowboys was co-founded by Sammy Roye, whose first bass lesson was taught by Jerry Garcia. Along with…

China Cats Winter Dance Party

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

Mountain Music Productions and the Santa Cruz County Veterans Hall present the China Cats Winter Dance Party at the Vets Hall in downtown Santa Cruz on Saturday, January 27 at 7:00 pm. Tix $20 Advance: https://bit.ly/ChinaCatsWinterDance The Bay Area’s longest-running tribute to the Grateful Dead, the China Cats have been burning up stages with the same band members since 2012. That…

$20

Lacy J. Dalton Productions and John Sandidge All-star Benefit Concert for Jimmy Jackson and Ellen O’Hanlon

Moe's Alley 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Lacy J. Dalton Productions and John Sandidge present an all-star benefit concert for Jimmy Jackson and Ellen O'Hanlon. Tickets available at the door. Sunday, January 28th Doors: 2pm / Show: 3pm $60 in advance / $70 day of the show 21+ All proceeds go to Jimmy Jackson and Ellen O'Hanlon to cover medical expenses. Scheduled to appear: Lacy J. Dalton…

Grateful Sundays w/ Matt Hartle and Painted Mandolin

Felton Music Hall 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA, United States

Grateful Sundays happens every Sunday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Felton Music Hall. Grateful Dead tribute and dancing. Tickets available at the door. This week Matt Hartle is joined by members of the band Painted Mandolin.

Santa Cruz Traditional Irish Session

Rosie McCann's Restauran and Pub 1220 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

New in 2024! By popular demand, the Santa Cruz Traditional Irish Seisiun is adding another night! In addition to our long-standing Third Thursday session tradition at Rosie McCann's in downtown Santa Cruz, we are now hosting sessions on First Thursdays from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Suitable for the experienced Celtic style musician and for anyone who enjoys listening to acoustic…

11th Annual Food from the Heart Meals on Wheels Benefit Luncheon

Chaminade Resort 1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County, a lifeline for older adults in our community seeking increased food security and community support, is excited to announce the return of its signature fundraising event, the Food from the Heart luncheon, on February 2, 2024, at the enchanting Chaminade Resort & Spa from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tickets: https://give.communitybridges.org/event/food-from-the-heart-2024/e536252/register/new/select-tickets In a…