New Year’s Eve w/ Quinn Becker and Friends

Dynamic quartet unleashes an unforgettable night of music, laughter, friendship, and pure rock ‘n’ roll chaos to welcome 2024 with a bang! Meet the ultimate rock and roll sensation, Quinn Becker and Friends, as they gear up for an electrifying New Year’s Eve celebration at the one and only Joe’s Bar! This dynamic quartet is about to unleash an unforgettable… Read More

Nu Nu Nu Pre-New Year’s Party

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… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz: January 4-7

Live music in Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz Mountains, and all around the 831 for the weekend of January 4 through January 7, 2024. Thursday, January 4 Alecia Haselton at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, January 4 | 5:00 – 7:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Hot Jazz on the Patio at Gayle’s BakeryThursdays | 5:00 – 7:00504 Bay Ave., Capitola Matt… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz: New Year’s Eve

Full listing of live music and concerts in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Live music roundup for your holiday weekend December 28, 2023 through January 1, 2024! Happy New Year! By Julie Horner Thursday, December 28 Lucas Lawson at Highway 1 BrewingThursday, December 28 | 4:00 – 7:005720 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero Cement Ship at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, December… Read More

Solstice Celebration

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… Read More

Gray Bears Holiday Meal

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. Read More

Love Creek: Tribute to John Burton

Please join us at the Historic Brookdale Lodge for a very special performance by Love Creek on Saturday, December 9 from 7:30 to 11:30 pm. This is a memorial concert for John Burton who recently passed very suddenly. John was the drummer for Love Creek, The Jamissaries, The Mojo Navigators, Plateau Jazz Band and was a session drummer/percussionist for many… Read More

Santa Paws

Hosted by Kitten Cattitude Rescue and held at The Sawmill Restaurant in Boulder Creek Come have your pet’s picture taken with Santa!  All pets (and humans) are welcome  Please have dogs on leash/harness and kitties & smaller animals in carrier Photo Prices: (% goes to KCR) *Digital copy only (1 photo) – $5 (emailed to you; great for making online… Read More

Lompico Park Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade

Sunday, December 10 | 3 pm – 5 pm. Lompico Park, 10734 Lompico Rd, Felton. Bring a special ornament to hang on the tree. Free hot cocoa and treats. Tree lighting at 4, parade begins at 4:30. Decorate your special car, truck or motorcycle for the parade. The route will go up each side of the canyon. Be festive, drive… Read More