Dangerous Beauties: Warrior Women

Dangerous Beauties Presents – Warrior Women unveils the captivating world of complex female archetypes, both real and imagined, through the mesmerizing medium of dance. From the legendary bravery of Joan of Arc to the captivating allure of Cleopatra, the fierce strength of the Amazons, and the contemporary resilience embodied by Sinead O’Connor, this performance artfully weaves together tales of powerful… Read More

Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt

Hop aboard Roaring Camp’s Forest Train for an Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31, 2024! Upon arrival atop Bear Mountain, children can hunt for eggs, candies and special prizes; Easter Bunny will be there, too. Other activities include gold panning, games and crafts. Trains depart at 10:30 am, 12:00, 1:30 pm. and 3:00 pm. Tickets are… Read More
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Live Music Santa Cruz: March 7 – 10

The roundup of live music for the Santa Cruz area. By Julie Horner Thursday, March 7 Rivets and Rust at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, March 7 | 5:00 – 7:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Simon Santiago at Wine Bar 107 at TestarossaThursday, March 7 | 5:00 – 7:00300 College Ave., Los Gatos Bundy Browne w/ Guitar Gypsy at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, March… Read More

24th Annual Brookdale Bluegrass Festival w/ Peter Rowan

Enjoy three days of great bluegrass and folk music on stage, afternoon and late night jams, and food and drink at the Brookdale Bluegrass Festival March 15 through March 17, 2024 at the Historic Brookdale Lodge. Headlining the show: The legendary Peter Rowan! Three-day and single-day pass are on sale now! Tickets and T-shirts: brookdale-lodge.ticketleap.com/brookdale-bluegrass-festival All the toe-tapping old time… Read More

St. Patrick’s Day with The Crooked Road Ceili Band & Friends

Enjoy Irish dancing to live music this St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the Historic Brookdale Lodge in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Celtic style musicians and enthusiastic dancers welcome! Michael Murphy, premier dance caller from San Francisco calls céilí and set dancing. Join the Santa Cruz Irish scene at the Brookdale Lodge to celebrate St.… Read More

1st Annual Cosmic Cruz Gathering Grateful Dead Festival

The First Annual Cosmic Cruz Gathering takes over the Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 5:00 to 11:00 pm featuring Nugz, Aardvark, and Dead Roses plus Little John the DJ. A cosmic co-production from Mountain Music Productions and Raindance Presents. There’ll be dancing everywhere!! Tix: https://bit.ly/CosmicCruzGathering All ages. A portion of the proceeds from this… Read More

“Beauty and the Beast” at San Lorenzo Valley High School

San Lorenzo Valley High School Theatre Department is proud to present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and book by Linda Woolverton. This enchanted musical is directed by Daria E Troxell, with vocal direction by Wyatt E. Troxell and choreography by Whitney James-Heskett, and is presented at the SLV… Read More

Live Music Listing: Valentine’s Day in Santa Cruz

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with live music and good friends. Here’s a taste of local things to do in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Abbott Square Market Trianna Feruza and the Heavy Hitters Love on the Square, Abbott Square Market Wednesday, February 14 | 6:00 – 8:00 725 Front St., Santa Cruz Bruno’s Bar… Read More