Santa Cruz Traditional Irish Session

There’s a traditional Irish session every Third Thursday at Rosie McCann’s in downtown Santa Cruz from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The next session is Thursday, November 16! 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. Follow on FB: @SantaCruzTradIrishSeisiun Read More

Holiday Lights Train

Holiday Lights Train at Roaring Camp November 24-25, December 2-3, 9-10, 16-23. A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past the homes of Santa Cruz. Live music by Steve Bennett, playing holiday classics to sing along to. Visit with Santa… Read More

Veterans Day – Veterans Village Benefit Concert

Veterans Day Benefit for the Ben Lomond Veterans Village in Santa Cruz. Join us on Veterans Day 11/11/2023 at the Veterans Memorial Building for a benefit concert for the Veterans Village of Santa Cruz County. Join us, for this special benefit concert featuring James Durbin, Bog Iron, Rumble Steelskin, Locomotive Breath, and the Dylan Rose Band. We will have a raffle… Read More

Bonny Doon Craft Fair and CZU Benefit

The Bonny Doon Craft Fair raises funds for CZU families. Traditional Chili Cook-off, wonderful food, coffee, tea & espresso drinks, raffle prizes and wonderful vendors will be there. Charolette – hand knitted hats and hand sewn aprons Barbara Louv – hand sewn napkins EcheveriaSarah – Succulents Made by Mercis – Wallets, backpacks, and sling back bags. Carol Milch – ceramic buttons,… Read More

Kaleidoscope Music Festival

Get ready to shred at the Kaleidoscope Music Festival CD release and multiple band dance party in downtown Santa Cruz! Celebrating the release of their new album “Kaleidoscope,” The New Horizons in collaboration with Mountain Music Productions and the The Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building bring you an evening of live music {{{festival style}}} with five amazing local Santa… Read More
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Live Music Santa Cruz County: November 17-19

Full listing of live music, concerts, entertainment, and events in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains. By Julie Horner Friday, November 17 Kyle Kovalik at Jack O’Neill LoungeFriday, November 17 | 3:00 – 6:00175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Bob Burnet at MJA Westside Tasting RoomFriday, November 17 | 3:30 – 6:30328 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz The Country Squires… Read More

Halloweenus w/ Uncle Dog

Halloween at Shanty Shack Brewing Company! Uncle Dog’s Freaky Funky Full Moon Halloween fiesta!!!!! It’s going down at @shantyshackbrewing Saturday October 28 from 6-9pm. There will be dancing, a costume showdown, and tarot readings…so get your weird outfit vibe on and come boogie with us! Read More

Halloween Majesty & Marketplace

Your favorite queer dance party and variety show: Halloween Edition! Free Halloween Marketplace from 5-8pm in the Motion Pacific lot. No tickets necessary. MAJESTY is a ticketed event. This event will be held indoors. Masks optional & encouraged. 18+ for entry, 21+ for the bar **Remember to bring cash to tip the performers!** DJs: TBA MCs: Cherry Cola & Franzia… Read More
Music 

Lani Poulsen and ‘the Essential’ Santa Cruz Sound

Lani Poulsen brings the essential soul to The Essentials’ Santa Cruz sound with captivating vocals and a whole lot of groove. By Julie Horner The Essentials are a high-energy dance band consisting of seasoned musicians from the Santa Cruz Mountains and Santa Cruz. Fluent in many different genres and styles, the 6-member group is focused on R&B, funk, soul, and… Read More
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New Year’s Hike at Moore Creek Preserve

First hike of the new year! Moore Creek Preserve, Santa Cruz. Splendid! Moore Creek Preserve (formerly the Bombay Property) consists of 246 acres of diverse ecosystems, including coastal prairie, wildflower, open grassland, coast oak woodlands, and a riparian corridor on the west side of Santa Cruz near UCSC. Nearly 3 miles of trails guide hikers through threatened and endangered wildlife… Read More