5:30-7:30pm Jazz quartet based in Santa Cruz, CA. Death And Saxes is: John Bouwsma - Tenor Saxophone Harrison Brand - Guitar Jamie Brudnick - Upright Bass Ben Sibley - Drums
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5:30-7:30pm Jazz quartet based in Santa Cruz, CA. Death And Saxes is: John Bouwsma - Tenor Saxophone Harrison Brand - Guitar Jamie Brudnick - Upright Bass Ben Sibley - Drums
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Victor Ohana Band - Hawaiian Music
A crowd favorite band that is 3 generations deep! Playing classic Hawaiian music as well as contemporary. Hula is a must!
Karaoke kick-it
Karaoke for hub and hub adjacent folx Hosted by Tal
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Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium: Music Exploring Control
A genre-expanding program examining power, agency, and the forces that shape contemporary life. Clarice Assadβs Kontrol (Festival Commission, world premiere), featuring violinist Philippe Quint, is a genre-defying work for narrator, projections, violin, and orchestra that interrogates the role of technology in human autonomy. Defending Greenwood (Movement III: June 1, 1921) (West Coast premiere) by Jackson A. Watersβwinner of the 2026 Cabrillo Emerging Black Composers Prizeβbears witness to the Tulsa Race Massacre, countering historical erasure through musical testimony and remembrance. Merging the Viennese waltz with electronic dance music, Hannah Ishizakiβs Spin (West Coast premiere), evokes motion, disorientation, and suspended time. As elegant triple-meter gestures collide with pulsing, club-like rhythms, the piece blurs past and present, creating a dizzying soundscape that feels both nostalgic and uncannily immediate. Dan Dediuβs Concerto for Orchestra (U.S. premiere) closes the program with a virtuosic and celebratory showcase of the ensemble, dedicated to Cristian MΔcelaru in recognition of their long-standing artistic collaboration.
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Game Night for Trans and Non-binary Young Adults @TDC
Game Night for Trans and Non-binary Young Adults, hosted by TransFamilies Date : Saturday, August 8 Time : 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location : The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz Ages : Young adults 18+ Welcoming all Trans and Non-binary young adults (18+) for board games, cards, laughter, and friendship. Pizza and drinks provided. Please bring your favorite game or two to share. .
ELVIRA NOTARI: BEYOND SILENCE - Film Screening
A screening of the film "Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence" at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz. A documentary exploring the life of a pioneering filmmaker.
A crowd favorite band that is 3 generations deep! Playing classic Hawaiian music as well as contemporary. Hula is a must!
Karaoke for hub and hub adjacent folx Hosted by Tal
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium: Music Exploring Control
A genre-expanding program examining power, agency, and the forces that shape contemporary life. Clarice Assadβs Kontrol (Festival Commission, world premiere), featuring violinist Philippe Quint, is a genre-defying work for narrator, projections, violin, and orchestra that interrogates the role of technology in human autonomy. Defending Greenwood (Movement III: June 1, 1921) (West Coast premiere) by Jackson A. Watersβwinner of the 2026 Cabrillo Emerging Black Composers Prizeβbears witness to the Tulsa Race Massacre, countering historical erasure through musical testimony and remembrance. Merging the Viennese waltz with electronic dance music, Hannah Ishizakiβs Spin (West Coast premiere), evokes motion, disorientation, and suspended time. As elegant triple-meter gestures collide with pulsing, club-like rhythms, the piece blurs past and present, creating a dizzying soundscape that feels both nostalgic and uncannily immediate. Dan Dediuβs Concerto for Orchestra (U.S. premiere) closes the program with a virtuosic and celebratory showcase of the ensemble, dedicated to Cristian MΔcelaru in recognition of their long-standing artistic collaboration.
First & Third Fridays Community Drumming Class With Jim Greener
Subject: Come Drum, Connect, and Celebrate Life β Now Twice a Month! Dear Friends, Due to continuing requests from our growing circle, Iβm very excited to expand our Community Drumming Classes in Soquel Village from gathering on the third Friday of each month to meeting on the FIRST and THIRD FRIDAYS, beginning February 6th! Where: The Congregational Church of Soquel (the white church with the steeple) Parish Hall 4951 Soquel Dr., Soquel, CA When: First & Third Fridays of every month 7:00β8:30 pm Doors open at 6:30 pm Donation: $10 I provide hand drums and percussion instruments, and youβre always welcome to bring your own favorites. All levels of experience are warmly welcome at this family-friendly gathering! For beginners, I offer a few fun and easy tips for playing hand drums and percussion instruments, while exploring universal foundation rhythms. From there, I add more advanced elements for experienced players, guiding the group through a step-by-step Rhythm Journey that I've conducted globally for thousands of corporate and community sessions over the past four decades. Along the way, I also demonstrate how rhythm can become the foundation for a playful, positive Life Practice... reinforcing powerful Life Rhythms and supportive patterns of attitude and action. Together, we cultivate a strong, joyful Groove ... the powerful state of entrainment known as the Zone and Flow... personally, and as a community. Gathering in rhythm is one of humanityβs oldest ways of celebrating life, beginning when our ancestors first gathered around the fire... clapping hands, stomping feet, and howling at the stars... we have used rhythm to connect, empower and rejoice. Every beat reminds us that we are part of something ancient and beautiful, linking us across generations and cultures! We humans are at our best when we come together to celebrate the miracleβthe blessingβof life, and to uplift and empower one another. Come play! Many Blessings, Jim
Have you never done line dancing before? Never fear! Wendy will lead you through a variety of line dances. Go enjoy lively dancing and a fun time. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Beer, wine, sodas and snacks will be available for purchase.
π€ Grab your boots and join us for a night of line dancing! ππΊ The Ben Lomond Village Alliance invites you to an evening of music, dancing, and community at Park Hall on Saturday, August 8! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or have never tried line dancing before, Wendy's Mountain Line Dance will guide you through the steps. All ages and experience levels are welcome! π Saturday, August 8 πͺ Doors open: 6:30 PM πΆ Dancing: 7:00β8:30 PM π Park Hall, Ben Lomond ποΈ $10 (tickets available online and at the door) Beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks will be available by donation. Bring your friends, meet your neighbors, and enjoy a fun summer evening together. We can't wait to see you on the dance floor! For tickets and more information, visit BenLomondVillage.org.
Conducted by Cristian MΔcelaru Clarice Assad: Kontrol (Philippe Quint, Violin) (Festival Commission & world premiere) Jackson A. Waters: Defending Greenwood (West Coast premiere) Hannah Ishizaki: Spin (West Coast premiere) Dan Dediu: Concerto for Orchestra (U.S premiere) A genre-expanding program examining power, agency, and the forces that shape contemporary life. Clarice Assadβs Kontrol (Festival Commission, world premiere), featuring violinist Philippe Quint, is a genre-defying work for narrator, projections, violin, and orchestra that interrogates the role of technology in human autonomy. Defending Greenwood (Movement III: June 1, 1921) (West Coast premiere) by Jackson A. Watersβwinner of the 2026 Cabrillo Emerging Black Composers Prizeβbears witness to the Tulsa Race Massacre, countering historical erasure through musical testimony and remembrance. Merging the Viennese waltz with electronic dance music, Hannah Ishizakiβs Spin (West Coast premiere), evokes motion, disorientation, and suspended time. As elegant triple-meter gestures collide with pulsing, club-like rhythms, the piece blurs past and present, creating a dizzying soundscape that feels both nostalgic and uncannily immediate. Dan Dediuβs Concerto for Orchestra (U.S. premiere) closes the program with a virtuosic and celebratory showcase of the ensemble, dedicated to Cristian MΔcelaru in recognition of their long-standing artistic collaboration.
A young, wholesome, and seemingly normal couple, Brad and Jan, set out to visit their old professor, but their plans change when a large storm causes their car to go flat. Desperate to get out of the rain, they find an old castle that is home to Dr. Frank-N-Furter. From there, the night only becomes weirder. That night will be one they and the audience will not forget. This cult classic continues to entertain crowds, and this run is no different. Audience members can purchase interactive goodie bags with their tickets and participate in a costume contest. Goes until August 22.
Mickey Avalon has no shortage of street cred or endless raw raps about male prostitution or smoking crack. Avalonβs early home life reeked of addiction, and he left his father for the streets of Hollywood, California. Slinging weed and trying to find purpose, Avalon even dabbled in orthodox Judaism (his grandmother is a holocaust survivor). A marriage and a family got pushed aside for their own personal raging heroin addiction. But Avalonβs story and music is all about overcoming the odds and pushing past great struggles. Ever since Avalon showed up on MySpace Records with the single, βJane Fonda,β he have been on the frontline of musicβs edge. Punk, Hip Hop, Rap, Glam and Mickey Avalon. -DNA; Good Times Santa Cruz
South Dakota-born Shawn Colvin broke out in a big way right from the beginning of her recording career. Colvinβs remarkable debut album, 1989βs Steady On appeared on the Billboard 200 chart, spawning a hit single and earning her a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album. Since then, Colvin has continued to cultivate an ardent fan base, one that includes critics and a diverse audience of music lovers. Two more Grammy Awards, an ASCAP Pop Music Award and an Americana Trailblazer Award have all followed. These days Colvin concentrates more on live performance than recording. Her last release of new material was 2018βs The Starlighter. -Bill Kopp; Good Times Santa Cruz
Fishhook ROCKS The Crow's Nest this Saturday, August 8th. Dance Party!
Hey, Fishhook Fans! Fishhook is back at The Crow's Nest in Santa Cruz on Saturday, August 8th. We are the band that does not let up on the gas! πΈπΌ You will hear all your favorite songs "leveled up" the FISHHOOK way! And you will experience some of the best Rock and Roll in town. π Let's Party! And bring your friends too. The show starts at 8:00 PM. Address: The Crow's Nest 2218 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz Check our website for upcoming events, and join our mailing list to find out what we are up to. http://fishhooktheband.com Visit our Fishhook Store at Zazzle. Get your official Fishhook swag! https://www.zazzle.com/store/fishhook_band - FISHHOOK
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm-10pm through October. Opening weekend July 10-11! Experience the magic once again as this beloved art and light installation returns to the Santa Cruz Mountains for its second year. Lighted lanterns hang high overhead surrounded by thousand year old redwoods that are uplit to create a unique and awe-inspiring retreat back to nature.
Live music by WoodMill at Henfling's of Ben Lomond.
Free beachside event featuring live music, BBQ, and cold drinks. A relaxed evening by the water with food and entertainment.
Audrey Stanley Grove: Much Ado About Nothing
Santa Cruz Shakespeare invites you to experience Shakespeareβs Much Ado About Nothing, un-der the trees and stars of the Audrey Stanley Grove in Santa Cruzβs DeLaveaga Park this summer. Much Ado About Nothing By William Shakespeare Directed by Charles Pasternak One of Shakespeareβs wittiest and most beloved comedies, the 2026 season will open with Shakespeareβs Much Ado About Nothing. Of all the couples in Shakespeare, perhaps none is more widely loved than Beatrice and Benedick. Their battle of wits; their antagonism turned to eroticism; their history. Before the play begins, they already seem to define each other. The audience, like the other characters in the play, wait with excitement as their wits clash, and eventually, as their love blossoms. Much Ado About Nothing runs July 11 β August 30. More information or to purchase tickets, follow the link in the orange above, or contact the box office Tuesday through Friday from noon to 4pm at the number listed above.
Saturday, 8:00 PM - Performing with "WOODMILL"
Hailing from the vibrant Monterey Bay Area music scene, JAM and the Buttered Biscuits have been serving up a delicious blend of bluesy funk rock music since the Fall of 2024. Formed to bring frontman Jeffrey A. Meyer's (JAM) two solo albums to the stage, the recipe has been evolving ever since. While Meyer's "Wilder Times" and "Colors of the Mind" albums served as the basis of the repertoire, the group has added a new flavor to the work and new songs along the way. Leo MacDonald was among the first to joinβbringing smooth buttery bass linesβwith drummer, Cliff Nichols, and his driving rhythmic grooves on the pots and pans following closely behind. Meyerβs guitar and vocals are complemented by Fernando Giraldoβs fiery lead guitar work and the indispensable blues and country seasoning provided by Brad Kava on harmonica. With their Monterey Bay roots, JAM and the Buttered Biscuits are a must see act on California's Central Coast. You can catch them up and down the coast including Santa Cruz, Monterey, the San Francisco Bay Area, Morro Bay and beyond.
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - Star Walk Tour
Star Walks - Astronomy-based program where participants are guided up to the observation deck, where they will participate in activities and learn about the night sky. This involves a 1 mile round trip hike. Meet in the campfire center of the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park campground. RSVP for this hike here .
Groovesters! Shake off the cold at Joe's in Boulder Creek! Join us on August 8th from 8:30pm to 11:30pm and warm up those dancin' shoes! Saturday, August 8 The Groovy Judy Band Grooves! Joeβs Bar 13118 State Route 9 Boulder Creek, CA 831-338-9417 8:30pm β 11:30pm 21+ FREE
This nighttime experience will bring you a magical and immersive perspective on the ancient forest at Roaring Camp. During the 0.8-mile loop walk, you will view 26 unique, lighted lanterns, hung approximately 50 feet above the ground. The lanterns were crafted by local artists including Anna Bobisuthi, Roaring Campβs resident blacksmith, and Chris Butler, who also created the lighting design for Sequoias at Night. Tickets are available at the link in the orange button above. Kids under two enter for free. Roaring Campβs food services and gift shop will be open.
Henry Cowell Redwoods SP: Guided Star Walk
Enjoy this astronomy-based guided hike where you will be guided up to the Observation Deck, perched on an ancient seabed, over 800 feet above sea level and 17 miles from the beach. You will participate in activities and learn about the night sky. This involves a 1 mile round trip hike. Meet at the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground. Follow the link in the orange button above to RSVP. Although this event is free, it costs $10 to park at State Parks. If you plan to visit any other state park earlier in the day, hold on to that receipt! Once you have paid for parking at one state park for the day, you have paid for them all. There are 14 state parks in Santa Cruz County alone!
Peoples Disco is back featuring DJ PNUT & DJ D. STROSaturday, August 8, 2026Show: 8pm*No Cover*21+This is a free event, but it is strictly 21 and over, so remember your ID!
Enjoy Discretion on a boat! For schedule of beer cruises & tickets, visit the links below. We'll see you out on the ocean⦠Chardonnay Sailing Charters Discretion sails on 5/27, 8/26, 9/16, 10/21 O'Neill Yacht Charters Discretion sails on 6/27, 7/30, 8/9, 9/19, 10/11
Dig deeply into this seasonβs Shakespeare productions with a special weekend of lectures, discussions and hands-on activities. In partnership with UCSCβs Shakespeare Workshop and The Humanities Institute, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about each play during the day and then enjoy the production that same evening. This year, Weekend with Shakespeare will be held at the Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park on August 8th (Much Ado About Nothing) and August 9th (Macbeth). Admission is free to all, but seating is limited. Please register below to reserve your seats. Schedule for Weekend with Shakespeare Saturday, 8/8 β Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare 11:00 a.m. β Welcome (Sean Keilen, UCSC) 11:15 a.m. β Actor Panel (Charles Pasternak and members of the company, SCS) 12:15 p.m. β Boxed lunch (courtesy of Shakespeare Workshop) 1:00 p.m. β Visiting Scholar (Eli Simon, UC Irvine) 2:00 β End of program Sunday, 8/9 β Macbeth by William Shakespeare 1:00 a.m. β Welcome (Sean Keilen, UCSC) 11:15 a.m. β Actor Panel (Charles Pasternak and members of the company, SCS) 12:15 p.m. β Boxed lunch (courtesy of Shakespeare Workshop) 1:00 p.m. β Visiting Scholar (Eli Simon, UC Irvine) 2:00 β End of program Sean Keilen is Professor of Literature and UC Santa Cruz, the founder of Shakespeare Workshop, and Head of Dramaturgy at Santa Cruz Shakespeare. Charles Pasternak is Artistic Director at Santa Cruz Shakespeare, before which served as Artistic Director of The Porters of Hellsgate Theatre Co in Los Angeles for over fifteen years. He has had a wide-ranging career as an actor and director at theatres across this country including American Players Theatre, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles, three seasons with The Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis and four with Shakespeare Santa Cruz. Eli Simon is a Chancellorβs Professor of Drama at UC Irvine, where he has served as chair and head of actin
Dig deeply into this seasonβs Shakespeare productions with a special weekend of lectures, discussions and hands-on activities. In partnership with UCSCβs Shakespeare Workshop and The Humanities Institute, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about each play during the day and then enjoy the production that same evening. This year, Weekend with Shakespeare will be held at the Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park on August 8th ( Much Ado About Nothing ) and August 9th ( Macbeth ). Admission is free to all, but seating is limited. Please register below to reserve your seats . Schedule for Weekend with Shakespeare Saturday, 8/8 β Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare 11:00 a.m. β Welcome (Sean Keilen, UCSC) 11:15 a.m. β Actor Panel (Charles Pasternak and members of the company, SCS) 12:15 p.m. β Boxed lunch (courtesy of Shakespeare Workshop) 1:00 p.m. β Visiting Scholar (Eli Simon, UC Irvine) 2:00 β End of program Sunday, 8/9 β Macbeth by William Shakespeare 1:00 a.m. β Welcome (Sean Keilen, UCSC) 11:15 a.m. β Actor Panel (Charles Pasternak and members of the company, SCS) 12:15 p.m. β Boxed lunch (courtesy of Shakespeare Workshop) 1:00 p.m. β Visiting Scholar (Eli Simon, UC Irvine) 2:00 β End of program Sean Keilen is Professor of Literature and UC Santa Cruz, the founder of Shakespeare Workshop , and Head of Dramaturgy at Santa Cruz Shakespeare . Charles Pasternak is Artistic Director at Santa Cruz Shakespeare , before which served as Artistic Director of The Porters of Hellsgate Theatre Co in Los Angeles for over fifteen years. He has had a wide-ranging career as an actor and director at theatres across this country including American Players Theatre, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles, three seasons with The Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis and four with Shakespeare Santa Cruz. Eli Simon is a Chancellorβs Professor of Drama at UC Irvine, where he has served as chair and head
Tri Santa Cruz is one of the most fun and scenic events on the west coast. The race has a sprint and international (Olympic) distance triathlon, with relays and aquabike categories for both races. There is a special, non-competitive Family & Friends wave for people who are new to triathlon or just want to have a fun day. The sheltered swim and flat bike and run course make this a perfect place for a first race. The bike ride is a totally closed course and both the bike and run courses follow the coastline to create one of the most scenic races around! It also makes cheering on your athlete a vacation itself!
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - Highlights Loop Guided Hike
Highlights Loop Guided Hike- Want to experience the different ecosystems in Henry Cowell State Park first hand? Look no further than this diverse loop through an old-growth redwood forest and the unique Santa Cruz Sandhills. On this guided hike, we will gain 500 feet over 4.5 miles in about 3 hours. Come prepared with good walking shoes and water. Let's plan to meet in front of the Visitor Center at 9:00 am. RSVP here to save your spot!
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