On the first Friday evening of every month, Santa Cruz galleries, shops, and cultural venues open their doors to showcase the works of Santa Cruz County artists. With a block party-like vibe, the multi-venue event provides an opportunity to discover local creative talent in a fun and festive setting. Many venues entice attendees with yummy […]
Join the costumed docents and staff at La Purisima Mission on April 6, 2024 from 11 AM - 2 PM for an opportunity to observe and participate in the craft activities that supplied the needs of the mission residents. Demonstrated crafts may include tortilla making, candle making, soap making, spinning and weaving, carpentry, pottery, and […]
VegFest brings the local community together to celebrate and learn about a plant-based, cruelty-free, animal friendly, and environmentally-sustainable lifestyle. VegFest 2019 brought together over 5,000 veg-interested attendees!
Eclectic singer-songwriter and pianist Bruce Hornsby rose to fame with his Grammy-winning debut album The Way It Is and its title track, the most played song on U.S. radio in 1987. Since then, he has released more than 20 albums as a leader, toured with the Grateful Dead, and appeared on 100-plus records from artists […]
Come together for thought-provoking films by talented filmmakers at one of Movie Maker Magazine’s “Top Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival is fourteen days of film screenings, speaker panels, awards, galas, food and fun. Check out the schedule of events to plan your trip. Book your hotel room in Morgan […]
Head to Lighthouse Point on West Cliff Drive to watch the West Coast Board Riders compete! The cliffs over Steamer Lane offer a unique vantage point to watch
Tierra was named “Best R&B Vocal Group” by four leading magazines, including Billboard. They started their career in East Los Angeles with a blend of rock, pop, jazz, R&B and salsa. The result was a Latin R&B rhythm which produce classics like “Together,” “Gonna Find Her,” “Memories” and “Zoot Suit Boogie.” Founded in 1972, the […]
The Surfers Path Half Marathon consists of a 13.1 mile run from Santa Cruz to Capitola and back. The event starts at the legendary Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and travels east along the coast. The route takes runners past the Santa Cruz Harbor, Moran Lake and Pleasure Point as it makes its way to the […]
The Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza is an authentic cultural festival with food, music, dance, music, and crafts presented each spring by Senderos. This local festival is like the traditional fiestas celebrated each summer in Oaxaca, Mexico. Guelaguetza is a Zapotec word that means “a commitment of sharing and cooperation.” Guelaguetza is a celebration that honors the […]
Join us for Sippin’ Sundays, every sunday! Come have a fun afternoon with live music, featuring local central coast bands or popping DJs. Market vendors and wine specials too! Free admission
Anna Lapwood is an organist, conductor and broadcaster, and holds the position of Director of Music at Pembroke College, Cambridge. In 2022 she was appointed Associate Artist of the Royal Albert Hall and Ambassador of the Cathedral Music Trust. Anna was awarded an Associateship of the Royal Academy of Music and the prestigious ‘Gamechanger’ Award […]
BRASS MASH PERFORMS ALL YOUR FAVORITE TUNES MASHED INTO AN ENERGETIC AND INFECTIOUS GROOVE. WITH POWERHOUSE INSTRUMENTALS AND A TIGHT SOUND. THE BAND CONSISTS ENTIRELY OF HORNS, WINDS, AND PERCUSSION TO PLAY A VARIETY OF MUSIC STYLES, CREATING THE SOUND OF EVERYONE’S FAVORITE PARTY ROCK BAND WITH AN AUTHENTIC LIVE STAGE PRESENCE.
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