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🥂 🎨 9/27 🍻🍹🍸 STIMULATE YOUR SENSES AT @missionwest.bar WITH A MULTI SENSORY CREATIVE EXPERIENCE: PAINT & SIP with LIVE MUSIC BY DJ CAPPUCCINO & shop local artisans | 6pm-8pm 🖼️ This is A GUIDED LOCAL LANDSCAPE ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE: 🖌️ Explore shading, depth, & layering techniques. As well as many tips to help you feel comfortable using creative materials. 🎨 ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED As you sip a delicious beverage by MISSION WEST BAR you will be guided through creating your own unique work of art. Music will make you want to move and groove while you paint. You’re not glued to your seat so feel free to get up and dance. In addition, Local artisans @suzyrad @artbysunes @deelighteddesigns will have there unique and hand made goods for you to shop after the event. This is a moment to connect with yourself and mingle with the local community in a completely safe space to be yourself and let loose! ALL PARTICIPANTS 21+ RECEIVE DRINK SPECIALS 🍻🍸🍹🥂🍾 LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE 💸 $45 or 2 for $85 🎟️ RSVP TXT “MWEST” [818.489.0988](tel:818.489.0988) 💫 GOOD VIBES ONLY ✌🏼 🌙 ALL ARE WELCOME 21+ 🫶 🌞 RELAX & UNWIND ✨ 🌟 CONNECT WITH YOURSELF & THE COMMUNITY ⚡️ UNLEASH YOUR INNER CHILD & AWAKEN YOUR SPIRIT 🌬️ BREATHE, BE PRESENT & LIVE IN THE MOMENT! 🐦‍🔥 ACTIVATE YOUR WELL BEING 🧠 🫀 ENGAGE IN A MINDFUL & INTENTIONAL EXPERIENCE 🎨 Creative self care & a healing meditative wellness experience through art, music and community! 🫶 This space is completely safe. Here to help guide, support, & encourage your unique creative expression experience! ✨✨✨ 🙏 🙌 Grateful to be collaborating with local businesses, local artists, & local musicians to create unique and unforgettable MULTI SENSORY CREATIVE EXPERIENCES for ALL our community to enjoy! 🫶✨ Art therapy Paint & Sip Creative expression Acrylic workshop Art & wellness Support local #santacruzevents #santacruz #santacruzart #santacruzartist #artisthedeeperyou

6 - 10pm · Carla Re hosts an amazing Karaoke all over the Bay Area. This is her first time here at The Cruz Room. Come join the fun!

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2025 HoneyBee Deby Benton Grosjean and Pamela Benton Playing together all of thier lives Sat, 9/27, 7.00pm (6.30pm Doors); $25 adv / $30 dr reservations at [email protected] or 408 499 9441 (text or voice) HoneyBee is a Duo of Twin Musicians, Deby Benton Grosjean, and Pamela Benton. Classically trained on violin and piano, both are singer / songwriters, twin fiddlers plus, Pamela adds guitar to their performances. Individually, they each have recorded CD's of their own available on "CD Baby", and other internet music sites / stores. Deby and Pamela have played a lifetime of musical experiences exploring many music genres. In their Duo HoneyBee, they fuse these genres to create an original sound. Since childhood, music has been central in their lives and enjoyed singing and playing several instruments together. For three consecutive years as youths, Deby and Pamela received top awards in MTAC ensemble competitions, both first place, and command performance. Also as youths they sang in choir and performed in the California Youth Symphony and San Jose Light Opera.  Money collected at the door. Beer, wine, coffee, etc available, plus the regular Ugly Mug food  AT THE UGLY MUG CAFE 4640 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073 Contact Fiddling Cricket at 408 499 9441 or for reservations or more information. Reservations still pay at the door, by cash or check. Food and Drink: Beer, wine, coffee, tea and soft drinks available. Usual coffee shop food. (if you wish, bring your own wine and pay corkage)

Ode to the Dying Senses is an immersive dance-theater experience combining live singers and SCDT's Project Company dancers. The evening begins as you enter and explore a space immersed in total darkness. What follows invites you to reconnect with your senses in a show like nothing you've ever seen. With only 15 tickets per show, this is an exclusive event you won't want to miss.

Formed in San Jose in 1990, Sleep just might be the best American doom metal band of all time. After all, this three-piece wrote one of the most epic songs ever, the 63-minute marijuana-fueled opus, “Dopesmoker.” Even more epic is the legend behind the song, with the band using all the money the label gave them for an album on weed and returning with one long song. However, the band has recently run into some controversy as the bassist, Al Cisneros, is currently the only original member. But fear not weedians, because Uncle Al is still headed to the smoke-filled lands with Dale Crover (Melvins) on drums and Bubba Dupree (Void) on guitar. -Mat Weir; Good Times Santa Cruz

Spafford at Felton Music Hall on Sunday, September 27th 2026 Tickets: https://tixr.com/e/190917

Grab a cup of coffee and hang out with a MAH curator! Coffee with the Curators is a morning at the museum where you can chat, ask questions, and hear behind-the-scenes stories about the exhibitions and collections. Coffee and good conversation are complimentary with museum admission.

It's Monday Open Mic at the Ugly Mug! Sign ups at 5p Beer, Espresso Drinks and Desserts available

you Are A Star! Come share what you love · what you are working on Every Monday 5pm - 8pm · Lottery signups begin @5:15 One 5 minute song or two 3 minute songs We welcome: Poetry · Spoken Word · Music · Originals & Covers Hosted by SteveV Beer, Coffee, Tea and Cafe Snacks are always available. Non-performers are always welcomed & Appreciated We Cannot Wait to see you!

6 - 8pm · Hosted Board Game Night — open & hosted games, library of 30+ games, raffle, merch, and a Learn to Play demo at 6:30pm. Taught on the spot.

6:30pm · Playtest the game Catfish at 6:30pm! Learn how to play with co-designer, Jeremy Parker, & help shape this game! Compete against other cats in this party card-lane battler! Host: Jeremy Parker. Local Designer! Part of Hosted Board Game Night (6 - 8pm) — library of 30+ games, raffle, merch & a Learn to Play featured game demo at 6:30pm with The Game Night Collective. Trivia 8 - 10pm.

For those lucky enough to grow up listening to Linda Ronstadt, it isn’t hyperbole to refer to her as the Queen of Country Rock. Bringing that big personality to the stage takes a special performer and Natalie Amaya tributes Ronstadt with note perfect renditions of Ronstadt’s songs from every part of her career. Amaya appeared on American Idol and tours throughout Northern California with several bands. “Blue Bayou” will give you chills, remembering one of the greatest performers of the last 100 years. -DNA; Good Times Santa Cruz

8 - 10pm · Weekly trivia night — gather your team and come test your knowledge!

Community Revels: The Santa Cruz Opera Project presents La Bohème The Santa Cruz Opera Project connects people to the beauty and power of opera by innovating and creating accessible experiences for all. La Bohème is a timeless masterpiece that inspired later works such as RENT and Moulin Rouge, and continues to captivate hearts and minds. Originally set in the bohemian quarters of Paris, this opera portrays the universal human experiences of passion, longing, and the pursuit of dreams. It serves as a reminder that the struggles, aspirations, and joys depicted within its framework transcend time and place. One night only: Tuesday, September 29 @ 7PM Santa Cruz Shakespeare's Community Revels are special performances by local area artists, held on select Tuesday nights at the Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park, offering a lively, intimate alternative to the main repertory season.

Come help us celebrate Téada’s 25th Anniversary of touring as one of Ireland's leading traditional bands! The five members of the band are fiddle player Oisín Mac Diarmada, button accordion player Paul Finn, Damien Stenson performs on flute, Samantha Harvey, piano/dance, Seán Mc Elwain who switches between the bouzouki and guitar and bodhrán player Tristan Rosenstock. You will undoubtedly recognize fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, if you have attended an Irish Christmas In America concert. A leading exponent of Irish traditional music, Téada is driven by a fascination for the timeless, expressive force of music inherited from previous generations of musicians. An Irish band with a truly worldwide reach, Téada has frequently appeared as headliners at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Russia, Israel and Australia. Highlights include a 30,000-capacity stadium concert in Brittany, along with performances at Penang World Music Festival in Malaysia, Edmonton Folk Festival in Canada, Harare International Festival of the Arts in Zimbabwe, and the Milwaukee Irish Festival. The group also received an invitation from the Irish Embassy in Rome during 2008 to perform at a commemorative event marking the 400th anniversary of the landmark event in Irish history known as The Flight of the Earls. With engaging textural arrangements, Téada, which means "strings", will have you dancing in your seat. Tickets: celticsociety.org members: $27 non-members: $31.25 student/child: $15.25

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Free live music every Tuesday night with the Del Mar Trio at Callahan's in Santa Cruz.

7pm sign-ups · Weekly pinball competition for players of all skill levels.

Dance for Parkinson’s at Motion Pacific is a class for people with Parkinson’s Disease and their caretakers. The class is based on the innovative and internationally renowned Dance for PD® program designed by the Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group. Trained Dance for Parkinson’s teachers use prompts and multiple dance styles to inspire movement, creative expression, and community. Dancers may sit in a chair, use a barre, or stand. Dance for Parkinson’s at Motion Pacific is open and free to the public. Classes are appropriate for anyone with Parkinson’s, no matter how advanced. Movement modifications will be made available and there is no dance experience required. Dance for Parkinson’s is offered every Wednesday from 1:00pm to 2:15pm, with the exception of the first Wednesday of the month, during which class is not held. Classes are offered in-person, in the Lobby at The 418 Project.

A weekly beginning hip hop house dance class. Participants will learn foundational movements, rhythms, and combinations in a structured, studio setting.

Motion Pacific's Melissa Contemp. Jazz class series at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, CA, running weekly through November.

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Cyrille Aimée (Sur­real M­A) is a French­Dominican vocalist and actress. Winner of the Montreux Jazz Festival's Vocal Competition, the Sarah Vaughn International Jazz Vocal Competition and finalist in the Thelonious Monk Vocal Competition, Aimée is—in the words of Will Friedwald of The Wall Street Journal—"one of the most promising jazz singers of her generation." In the same Wall Street Journal feature (which included vocalist Cecile McLorin Salvant), Friedwald declared both to be “astonishing creative singers, with a brilliant sound, fresh ideas, impeccable rhythm and an overall approach that honors tradition without being shackled to the past." Aimée was born in Fontainebleau, France, to a French father and Dominican mother. Her introduction to jazz was the result of the fortuitous location of her upbringing, the village Samois­sur­Seine—the same place where legendary gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt had lived. Every June for decades, gypsies have descended upon Samois, setting up caravans in nearby meadows for the annual Django Reinhardt Festival. During those June nights many years ago, after her parents would fall asleep, a young, curious Aimée would climb out her bedroom window and wander into the gypsy encampments. Aimée would sing by the fire with Django’s descendents and began to fall in love with the gypsy way of life—scampering home before the sun rose. Explained Aimée, "I was hypnotized by gypsy music which made me want to tap my feet; music that swings makes me so happy." As a teenager, Aimée performed in various Parisian cafés and clubs. When her family moved to Singapore, she remained in Paris to attend the American School of Modern Music. She also auditioned for "Star Academy," a kind of French "American Idol." Selected to be one of 16 semi­finalists, Aimée had second thoughts when handed a contract that tied her up every which way for years—including the songs to sing. This was too much for her gypsy spirit—so she quit. The French media so pursued

7 - 9pm · Weekly bluegrass jam with local musicians.

Ireland-based singer-songwriter, Gráinne Hunt, will be performing at at Ugly Mug Café in Soquel on Wednesday 30th September. Acclaimed singer-songwriter Gráinne Hunt is thrilled to announce her upcoming US tour, a journey through vibrant venues in Washington, Oregon, California, Utah and New Mexico! In addition to the West Coast tour dates, Gráinne has been invited to showcase at FARM Folk Alliance and there will be a show in St Paul, MN too. The tour kicks off on the 10th September and features intimate performances at renowned venues, community spaces and listening audience-favourite rooms. Performing as a duo with San Diego’s Jules Stewart on drums and vocals, the pair create a sound that’s been compared to The Indigo Girls and Brandi Carlile - rich harmonies, heartfelt stories, and magnetic onstage chemistry. Together, they’ve been described as “the bi-continental queer folk duo you didn’t know you needed in your life.” Gráinne’s tour is gratefully supported by Culture Ireland and the Irish Department of Culture, Communications and Sports.

Moes Alley presents Thelma & The Sleaze with special guests Micah Schnabel & Vanessa Jean Speckman!Wednesday, September 30, 2026Doors: 7pm // Show: 8:00pm$15 in advance // $20 day of the show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====THELMA & THE SLEAZEThelma and the Sleaze is an independent all-female, queer southern rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. The group is the brainchild of lead vocalist and guitar player Lauren LG Gilbert and features an evolving cast of A-team players to back her up for an unforgettable live experience.LG is the embodiment of hustle. As the driving force behind Thelma and The Sleaze, she is the songwriter, the visionary, the take-no-shit-from-anyone front woman that is single handedly keeping rock and roll alive. Thelma and The Sleaze has been touring the US for years building a legion of fans, affectionally called her creepers. The growing social media presence, the hit podcast, the features with Yamaha Guitars are really all the result of her incredible songwriting, visceral guitar playing, and the guts to deliver on her vision of what Rock and Roll should be.LG has also launched two successful seasons of their Podcast Queen of Shit Mountain. Each episode features legendary musicians such as Tanya Tucker, Brittany Howard, Juliana Hatfield, Kate Pierson, Lori Barber, Patty Schemel, Mary Ramirez and Margo Price.MICAH SCHNABEL & VANESSA JEAN SPECKMANMicah Schnabel and Vanessa Jean Speckman are a modern day folk and punk duo rebelliously and joyfully reporting from the front lines of present day America. Jim Carroll colliding with Patti Smith in the alley back behind the donut shop that used to be a Taco Bell. As a combined artistic force the duo have played with Frank Turner, Lucero, John Moreland, Tim Barry, Chuck Ragan an

Purchase tickets here Show 8pm ***This is a standing room general admissions show. There will be a limited number of chairs located in the back of the concert hall. Seating will be first come first served. Bar and food will be open at 5pm.

With white face paint and clown smiles, The Rat Utopia Experiment takes the center ring with their style of “circus” rock. This girl-fronted, grunge-heavy band from Washington is stepping out of their home state after graduating and gaining an impressive underground following. Inspired by favorite movements from the 90s, like riot grrl, noise rock, and triphop, they’re loud, brash, and emotional. With a love of theatrics and a passion for punk, they blend political lyrics with high-energy performances. Their sound and color dominate the room and their storytelling and intricate lyrics wrench the heart. -Shelly Novo; Good Times Santa Cruz

5 - 7pm · The owner of Sleight of Hand Pizza will be throwing & spinning pizza!

5:30-7:30pm Slingshot Improv Trio didn't so much form as detonate slowly over two decades - a controlled explosion of shared history, deep grooves, and accumulated musical mischief that the Bay Area never quite saw coming but probably should have. Bassist Pete Novembre and drummer Bret Bailey formed the funk-jam powerhouse Elephino back in 1999. Bret and guitarist Matt Hartle formed Shady Groove in 2001. All three had played together as hired guns countless times before the lightbulb moment when someone finally said: what if we did our own thing? Matt Hartle (China Cats, Painted Mandolin, Shady Groove, Grateful Sundays with the Hartle Gold Band) is widely regarded as one of the premier guitarists in the Bay Area - a fluid, soulful firecracker with a degree in Jazz Performance whose playing draws comparisons to Jerry Garcia, Carlos Santana, and Steve Kimock, yet remains unmistakably his own. Pete Novembre (OM Trio, Coffee Zombie Collective, Aza, Elephino) is the kind of bass player other musicians talk about after the show - a Santa Cruz readers' poll Bronze medalist for Best Musician whose previous band OM Trio was voted Best Jazz Band in San Francisco in 2001. Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Bret Bailey (Shady Groove, Elephino, BlissNinnies, Cosmic Pinball), raised on New Orleans jazz, brings a rhythmic intuition that makes the whole thing breathe. Together, they've shared stages with Stanley Jordan, Henry Kaiser, Melvin Seals, Donna Jean Godchaux, Joe Craven, Ike Willis, Mark Karan, and many more - a collective résumé that hints at just how far their musical instincts can travel. And travel they do. With a big map and no planned destination, this trio of seasoned improvisers from the jazz, funk, and jamband worlds use song and structure the way spacecraft use planets: not to land and stay, but to slingshot around and be propelled back out into the galaxy. During their mostly-improv shows, a familiar song could materialize at any time. Or not. All we

Join us at Bargetto Winery in Soquel on Thursday evenings for Live Music and Wine! 6-8PM No cover charge. Wine by-the-glass for purchase. Food will be available for purchase by Taquizas Gabriel Open seating, no reservations required. No outside food is permitted. For more info please call: (831) 475-2258

Join us at Bargetto Winery in Soquel on Thursday evenings for Live Music and Wine! 6-8PM No cover charge. Wine by-the-glass for purchase. Food will be available for purchase. Open seating, no reservations required. No outside food is permitted. For more info please call: (831) 475-2258

7 - 10pm · Live improvisational modular synth performance by M31 Transport.

Straight out of Yemen comes El Khat, a self-proclaimed homemade junkyard band. The humor and ingenuity are that most of the instruments are recycled plastic, metal, and wood. This dynamic three-piece creates a cinematic mindscape that feels like you’re drifting over the sands of the Arabian Desert. But this isn’t spa music; it’s like Frank Zappa and a ’70s progressive rock band melded with an ancient rhythm. Multi-instrumentalist Eyal El Wahab leads the charge with a message of humanity over nation. El Khat is named after the chewed speedy drug khat and the music has a kick to it. -DNA; Good Times Santa Cruz

Pearl and the Oysters perform live on the garden stage at The Crepe Place, blending pop-rock with a lively outdoor atmosphere.

Come kick off the weekend early with The Thursday Night Wine Down. Grab a glass of wine at Cocoa Vino in Capitola Village and settle in for a musical journey through chill house music. I'll be playing a laid-back mix of jazz, deep, and melodic house from 7–9 PM. Bring some friends and hang out. Thursday Night Wine Down Music by Ryan James Cocoa Vino | Capitola Village 7–9 PM

Indexical presents an evening of live electronic music with Joshua Kit Clayton and David Zicarelli. About the Artists Joshua Kit Clayton is a Portland, Oregon based electronic musician and computer programmer whose work ranges from abstract and experimental soundscapes to dancefloor focused tools for adventurous deejays. He first gained recognition in the late 1990s and early 2000s, amid the cross-pollination of electronic music that gave rise to glitch, microsound, and dub techno, and has releases on the Cytrax, -scape, and Mille Plateaux imprints. A longtime developer at Cycling '74, he has also been a major contributor to Max, the visual programming environment widely used in sound and media arts. David Zicarelli is the founder of Cycling '74, a music software company. He has been living and working in Santa Cruz since 1994.

Purchase tickets here Show 8pm // 21+ ***This is a standing room general admissions show. There will be a limited number of chairs located in the back of the concert hall. Seating will be first come first served. Bar and food will be open at 5pm.

Color Green and Cold Water Law Firm share a bill of rock and alternative sounds.

Offshore Sounds First Friday in Santa Cruz. Late hours at the record shop with local vinyl DJs and new arrivals.

5:30-7:30pm Local Honey is a Santa Cruz-based band that drips with honey sweet harmony and hums with tight, inventive musicianship. Local Honey's repertoire pays homage to some of the the big voices of the last seven decades, including Big Mama Thornton, Rachael Price, Gladys Knight, Stevie Nicks, Grace Slick, and Amy Winehouse, among other divas. They seek out feel-good songs with strong vocals and infectious beats and make them their own. Though Local Honey is a new band, all of them are veterans of the Santa Cruz and Monterey music scenes. Members have worked with Honeytone, Ten O'Clock Lunch, Come Together, Backyard Birds, Menage, and Bay Bop. Over the years they've played in different combinations at many venues, including Michael's on Main, Chaminade, Davenport Roadhouse, Hallcrest Vineyards, Joe's Bar and the Food Lounge.

Every first and third Fridays at Cat Alley Street, our beat conductors take you on a high-style ride showcasing underground street sounds- Brought to you by Subterrestrials Records. Doors and Bar open at 6pm, Music at 9pm. No Cover, 21+

Rebecca Coupe Franks / Trumpet Nancy Heth / Vocals and Piano

7 - 9pm · Lazer Wolf on piano and drums, Rawley Fingers on baritone sax, and you never know who else might show up. Special guests are always a possibility at The Cruz Room!

Audiences are invited to journey across cultures, centuries, and traditions, where the elegance of Baroque music meets the spirit of folk music from around the world. Violinist Edwin Huizinga and guitarist William Coulter bring these musical worlds together, revealing the rhythms, stories, and shared humanity that connect them. For this special performance, Fire & Grace is joined by flamenco dancer Fanny Ara, whose powerful artistry fills the stage with movement, passion, and joy. They are also joined by pianist and harmonium player Ian Scarfe, a longtime friend of Huizinga, whose expressive playing adds rich color and depth to the evening.

Audiences are invited to journey across cultures, centuries, and traditions, where the elegance of Baroque music meets the spirit of folk music from around the world. Violinist Edwin Huizinga and guitarist William Coulter bring these musical worlds together, revealing the rhythms, stories, and shared humanity that connect them. For this special performance, Fire & Grace is joined by flamenco dancer Fanny Ara , whose powerful artistry fills the stage with movement, passion, and joy. They are also joined by pianist and harmonium player Ian Scarfe , a longtime friend of Huizinga, whose expressive playing adds rich color and depth to the evening. Experience a bit of Fire & Grace & Flamenco in advance via this video here on YouTube . ADMISSION Attend in person at the Music Center Recital Hall at UC Santa Cruz. Accessibility and visitor resources available here online. General admission tickets $49.87 plus service fees. Free for students (ticket required). Tickets for sale by event organizer William Coulter in advance and at the door through Eventbrite only . Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time. ADVISORIES The presentation is estimated at 2 hours. For more information, contact the event organizer directly or email [email protected]. PARKING Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event. Parking prices and instructions to be announced. Learn more about parking at UCSC via Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS). ### This program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law .

Dust off your boots, grab your friends, and join us as Wild West makes its long-awaited return to Santa Cruz. Wild West Country Night is officially returning to The 418 Project in Santa Cruz on Friday, October 2nd Get ready for an unforgettable night of country music, line dancing, beginner-friendly lessons, and nonstop fun on the dance floor. Whether you’re an experienced dancer or stepping onto the floor for the first time, everyone is welcome. No partner needed.Wild West Dance ambassadors are ready to guide you. Dust off your boots, grab your friends, and join us as Wild West makes its long-awaited return to Santa Cruz. The 418 Project — Santa Cruz Friday, October 2 Ages 18+ to enter Country music • Line dancing • Lessons • Social dancing • Immersive visual productions • New dance floors The 418 Project, 155 South River Street, downtown Santa Cruz at the Dragons Gate. Tickets $15 advance/ $20 at door

Born from a stream of consciousness, maybe written from the top of a mountain or in the middle of a storm, Fruit Bat songs warm the soul. Delightfully pared down, lead Eric D. Johnson builds from a canvas of vintage rock guitar and soul-stirring rhythms. With an over-25-year career under his belt, Johnson has turned the weight of the past into “a holy vision of what could be and couldn’t be and could have been,” in the latest Fruit Bats album, The Landfill. Vulnerable poetry about love, doubt, and growth, this is some of Johnson’s most personal work, and some of his most collaborative. -Shelly Novo; Good Times Santa Cruz

Lost + Found 3: Chmura, zero point and WET PANTHER at Felton Music Hall on Friday, October 2nd 2026 Tickets at: https://www.prekindle.com/event/75727-lost-and-found-felton Event Description Lost + Found is back with a bass-driven, inclusive dance party. Our goal is to create a safe space for self expression by building community and protecting our dance floors. Artist Bios Chmura Chmura has become one of the fastest growing acts in a new generation of bass talent that prioritizes lush, deeply moving soundscapes. His name is becoming synonymous with powerful studio content and thrilling live performances. From Red Rocks to Lightning in a Bottle, Untz Festival, Electric Forest, Shambhala and beyond, he’s shared the stage with renowned artists such as CloZee, Of The Trees, Ashez, Saturna, Jade Cicada, and more - solidifying his place as one of the scene’s most exciting creators. Listen to Chmura: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lklyEZwBA2agqoBBiofOm?si=Ydpn4mTuRnu5hlF38I51-A -------- zero point With an ear for unique rhythms & big bass lines, zero point brings the bounce. With festival appearances at High Vibe and Unison, a direct tour support run with Skysia and releases on Gravitas recordings, zero point is earning his keep as a breakout artist in 2026. Listen to zero point: https://open.spotify.com/artist/01FrY7ADQlorpdhqH1j7qr?si=TomQ0Y0zRLStkJAIuDmh7g -------- WET PANTHER Blending bold, booty shaking basslines with high energy emotional moments, a WET PANTHER set consists of a few ingredients: ratchet stank faces, ethereal undertones and a sprinkle of tasteful, singalong earworms. In his sets you can expect to hear a range of bass, dubstep, UKG, grime, DnB, and intimately curated rap and vocal edits that bridge the gap between today's hype IDs and yesterday's cult classics. With a new release on Tabula Rasa Records and a forthcoming EP on the horizon, WET PANTHER is paving his path in the bay area bass scene. Listen to WET PANTHER: https://open.spotify.com/artist

The Swag Tones bring a live set of rock, funk, soul, and R&B to a Santa Cruz venue on the water. Seven dollars cover, a night of groove-heavy music.

Soda Blonde, an indie rock band, performs at The Crepe Place.

Are you ready for a weekend-long funk party! Well then, we got you! Diggin Dirt is hitting Moes for two nights. Special guests to be announced. Save money buying a two-night pass!*Limited quantities available*Special Two-Night Pass for Oct. 2nd and Oct. 3rdDoors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$4021+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====DIGGIN DIRTFrom behind the redwood curtain of Humboldt County, California, the seven piece funk-soul band Diggin Dirt has carved out a niche as a live party not to be missed. Shoveling their own path, Diggin Dirt has seen sustained growth over the past few years, with multiple national tours and festival stops at Jam Cruise, High Sierra, Hulaween, Same Same but Different, Live Oak, Cascade Equinox, Joshua Tree Music Festival and many more. Per a 2024 Jam Cruise writer, This was the soul music I grew up with in the 60s and 70s, but I confess I wasnt expecting [Diggin Dirt] to be throwing it down this hard. This group is impossibly tight, and Zach Alder might be the best soul shouter Ive ever heard, and Ive heard a few. Their infectious sound is fueled by blazing horns, searing guitars and a relentlessly driving rhythm section, and tying it all together is the bands frontman who launches the ensemble into rarefied air with his pipes, charisma and natural-born soul. With flashes of James Brown or Sly and the Family Stone, Otis Redding or Tower of Power, the bands sound is both familiar and yet refreshingly original, layering psychedelic rock, Motown soul, afrobeat and even reggae atop a thick foundation of late-60s inspired funk.

From one perspective, Twin Temple (Alexandra and Zachary James) is a classic rock ‘n’ roll duo with a sound inspired by the form’s early stars. But from another perspective, the L.A. duo, who launched in 2017, is as provocative as Marilyn Manson or Ghost. The couple’s open practice of Satanism has earned them as much attention as have their four albums (one titled God is Dead). The band had been touring as the opener for Charley Crockett, but in July the country star booted Twin Temple from the bill, saying, “I thought they were like Black Sabbath, but they ain’t. Not today, Satan.” -Bill Kopp; Good Times Santa Cruz

Zen Meditation. Open to all. Free of charge.

Come tour brand new homes, meet our lender, and learn about a special 4.99% rate available right now. Face painting, food, and more fun! Join us Saturday, October 3rd from 11am to 4pm for a special open house event at Hillcrest! This is a family friendly, free event for anyone curious about this community, whether you're actively house hunting or just want to see what's new in the neighborhood. Bring the kids for free face painting, enjoy some food while you're here, and take your time touring the homes. A lender will be on site to answer your questions and walk you through financing, including a special rate of 4.99% available right now. It's a great chance to get real answers about what buying at Hillcrest could actually look like for you. No appointment needed, just stop by any time between 11 and 4. We'd love to see you there!

Free Multicultural Celebration: culture booths, performances, fashion show, international food, free activities & crafts. All ages welcome! Join us for the 5th Annual Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair — a completely free, family-friendly celebration of culture, community, and connection! This beloved nonprofit event is held on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 12–4pm at Skypark in Scotts Valley, and is made possible entirely by volunteers and donations. Whether you're a longtime local or new to the area, there's something for everyone: 🌍 Interactive culture booths showcasing traditions from around the world 🎭 Vibrant live performances curated by renowned choreographer Tandy Beal 👗 An international fashion show celebrating global style and heritage 🎨 Hands-on activities and crafts free for all ages 🍜 Delicious international food from a variety of vendors 🤝 A welcoming space for all families, youth, and community members Now in its 5th year, the Multicultural Fair was founded to broaden understanding and appreciation of different cultures, and to build positive connections — especially for our youth. Through fun and festivity, this event celebrates community joy, unity, and belonging in Scotts Valley and beyond. Interested in participating in the fair? You can host a cultural booth, walk in the fashion show, become a sponsor, join as a food vendor, or volunteer. Email us at [email protected] or visit www.scottsvalleymulticulturalfair.com to learn more! Come as you are. Bring your family. Celebrate with us!

Steel Bonnet celebrates 11 years on Saturday, October 3rd from 12-9pm. Live music, food trucks, activities and delicious beer ALL DAY LONG!! Mark your calendars. More info to come!

Come out to the 1st Annual Santa Cruz Porchfest in downtown on Sat. October 3rd from 12-6pm. Free. Blü Egyptian plays at Calvary Church, 532 Center St.

5:30-7:30pm Love Creek is a folk-rock/jam band from Santa Cruz, California. Current band members consist of Malakai Lawton (vocals/guitar), Alex Bahler (lead guitar), Ryan Jensen (bass/vocals), Ed Levy (keys), and Rob Borella (drums). Love Creek pulls from a musical headwaters of jam band and folk rock influences, creating original material that is both heartfelt and powerful, both lyrically and instrumentally. Along with a growing repertoire of original songs, Love Creek also performs music written by artists such as: Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, Jerry Garcia Band, The Cure, Van Morrison, Marshall Tucker Band, Rusted Root, America, as well as many others. Catch them every 1st Saturday of the month!

Saturday, 6:00 PM

Santa Cruz at sunset: immersive live-to-headphones piano by Murray Hidary. Mindful concert in nature. Join us.

Ode to the Dying Senses is an immersive dance-theater experience combining live singers and SCDT's Project Company dancers. The evening begins as you enter and explore a space immersed in total darkness. What follows invites you to reconnect with your senses in a show like nothing you've ever seen. With only 15 tickets per show, this is an exclusive event you won't want to miss.

Understory (Nicole Wilson)

7 - 9pm · Cousin Dave

Catch Understory’s much anticipated live show at Ugly Mug-- original acoustic phunkadelic folk music in one of our favorite intimate venues.

A classical orchestral performance of Scheherazade by the Santa Cruz Symphony.

Sometimes stripped down is better than gussied up. That being said, any fan of TV’s Top Chef also knows that if it’s not going to be fancy, then it has to be perfect or else it falls flat and becomes plain ol’ basic. It’s a concept that electronic musician Marielle V Jakobsons is familiar with, even if she doesn’t watch the show. Her stripped-down, ambient music is miminal but not basic. She plays with the space within each song to create a sound that’s light, moving and somehow also deeply personal. That makes The Tannery’s Indexical the perfect place to see her perform. -Mat Weir; Good Times Santa Cruz

This alt rock act from Baton Rouge might still be fledgling (last year saw their first headline tour), but they are already making waves. Their song “Virginia” was co-written by Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra, their song “The Fence” was produced by Cage the Elephant’s Brad Shultz, and last year Coldplay’s Chris Martin attended their show at Vanderbilt University. Their tone borrows elements from The Strokes with 1990s college rock for a sound that’s familiar but still fresh and catchy. So, it’s kind of wild to find out they just dropped their debut full-length on September 18th, which only confirms this group has much more in store for hungry ears. -Mat Weir; Good Times Santa Cruz

Mama's Broke performs folk and roots music with close harmonies and acoustic instrumentation.

Are you ready for a weekend-long funk party! Well then, we got you! Diggin Dirt is hitting Moes for two nights. Special guests to be announced. Save money buying a two-night pass!*Limited quantities available*Special Two-Night Pass for Oct. 2nd and Oct. 3rdDoors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$4021+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====DIGGIN DIRTFrom behind the redwood curtain of Humboldt County, California, the seven piece funk-soul band Diggin Dirt has carved out a niche as a live party not to be missed. Shoveling their own path, Diggin Dirt has seen sustained growth over the past few years, with multiple national tours and festival stops at Jam Cruise, High Sierra, Hulaween, Same Same but Different, Live Oak, Cascade Equinox, Joshua Tree Music Festival and many more. Per a 2024 Jam Cruise writer, This was the soul music I grew up with in the 60s and 70s, but I confess I wasnt expecting [Diggin Dirt] to be throwing it down this hard. This group is impossibly tight, and Zach Alder might be the best soul shouter Ive ever heard, and Ive heard a few. Their infectious sound is fueled by blazing horns, searing guitars and a relentlessly driving rhythm section, and tying it all together is the bands frontman who launches the ensemble into rarefied air with his pipes, charisma and natural-born soul. With flashes of James Brown or Sly and the Family Stone, Otis Redding or Tower of Power, the bands sound is both familiar and yet refreshingly original, layering psychedelic rock, Motown soul, afrobeat and even reggae atop a thick foundation of late-60s inspired funk.

🕸️🛼 ROLL CALL!!! 🛼🕸️ The rink is back…and things are getting wheely spooky! 🔊🦇🔊 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH, 1-7PM WOODHOUSE BLENDING & BREWING Woodhouse is shapeshifting into a roller rink once again for an afternoon of roll play, bass, brews & underground Santa Cruz sounds. Come spooky. Come whimsy. Come freaky. Come as ya sweet self. 🦇🍄🧚🏽‍♂️🧌🤡🧜🏽‍♀️🧛🏻‍♂️💕 🔊 ON THE DECKS BLCK SAGE JASIE PENNY SUNYATA Heavy bass. Deep wubs. Breakbeat.

3:00-5:00pm The BACK PORCH BOYS dig into the glorious roots of American music from the Delta blues in Mississippi to New Orleans up to Memphis over to Austin and jumpin' to Chicago. Singer-guitarist RICH COWAN and harmonica enthusiast VIRGIL THRASHER put their combined 90 odd years of playing music on display. You will hear the likes of Tampa Red, Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Fats Domino among other icons from the early days.

The purpose of this Tibetan spiritual dance is to avert global calamities and bring peace and harmony to the world. Mipham Rinpoche prophesied that if this dance tradition can be propagated, then diseases, famines, and warfare would disappear without a trace, and the sun of happiness would shine. The late Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok promoted this dance practice. Tulku Lakshey Zangpo will teach these dances. Everyone of any age is very welcome. Previous experience or dance skills are not required. And they are meant to be joyful and fun.

Sing your heart out! We will start at 5pm....ends when the cops show up or when I throw in the towel....No way you can be too late to get into the rotation.....We use Karafun, so the artists who own the songs get paid ROYALTIES via BMI or ASCAP. Venmo & TIP JAR FOR THE KJ. Beer and Wine , Bar Food Menu. Plenty of free parking.

Ode to the Dying Senses is an immersive dance-theater experience combining live singers and SCDT's Project Company dancers. The evening begins as you enter and explore a space immersed in total darkness. What follows invites you to reconnect with your senses in a show like nothing you've ever seen. With only 15 tickets per show, this is an exclusive event you won't want to miss.

Show 8pm ***This is a fully seated general admission show. Seating will be first come first served. Bar and food will be open at 5pm. Ticket holders will receive 10% off food! Felton Music Hall Presents : MIKE DAWES

you Are A Star! Come share what you love · what you are working on Every Monday 5pm - 8pm · Lottery signups begin @5:15 One 5 minute song or two 3 minute songs We welcome: Poetry · Spoken Word · Music · Originals & Covers Hosted by SteveV Beer, Coffee, Tea and Cafe Snacks are always available. Non-performers are always welcomed & Appreciated We Cannot Wait to see you!

It's Monday Open Mic at the Ugly Mug! Sign ups at 5p Beer, Espresso Drinks and Desserts available

6 - 8pm · Hosted Board Game Night — open & hosted games, library of 30+ games, raffle, merch, and a Learn to Play demo at 6:30pm. Taught on the spot.

🎸 Blues Jam Night! 🎶 Great Music by Amazing Musicians — You Don’t Want to Miss This! Every 1st Monday of the Month No Cover Charge | Fully Stocked Bar | Open Mic Bring your instrument, your voice, or just come enjoy the vibes! 🍗 Southern Fried Chicken & Fish Dinners — starting at $20 (Cash Only) 🍽️ Served from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 💙 Donations Appreciated — Proceeds benefit the VFW Relief Program

6:30pm · Playtest the game Catfish at 6:30pm! Learn how to play with co-designer, Jeremy Parker, & help shape this game! Compete against other cats in this party card-lane battler! Host: Jeremy Parker. Local Designer! Part of Hosted Board Game Night (6 - 8pm) — library of 30+ games, raffle, merch & a Learn to Play featured game demo at 6:30pm with The Game Night Collective. Trivia 8 - 10pm.

Spanning more than twenty years as a recording artist, the jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has shifted seamlessly from one spellbinding project to the next. In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history and a global ambassador for the art form. Her many triumphs include an NPR ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ that has racked up over 2.5 million views; the opportunity to represent her native Japan with a performance at the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo; 2024 winner for Best Music Score for the animated feature film Blue Giant (Award of the Japanese Academy); and a GRAMMY Award for a collaboration with fusion hero Stanley Clarke. Her artistry is — to borrow a descriptor The New Yorker favored — “dazzling.” Hiromi brings back The Trio Project in Fall 2026, with a new recording and new tour, reuniting with English drummer Simon Phillips (Jeff Beck, Judas Priest, Tears for Fears, Toto, and The Who). “It is always an amazing experience to be able to work with Simon,” says Hiromi. Joining them onstage is bassist James Genus (Herbie Hancock, Whitney Houston, Roy Haynes, Chick Corea, Daft Punk, SNL). Hiromi Website Sponsored by ITS, Inc. (Ticket Includes 5% City of Santa Cruz Admission Tax)

New York City’s BlackBox Ensemble begins its official residency with the UC Santa Cruz Music Department with an early-fall kick-off concert featuring Morton Feldman , and emerging composers in the legacies of experimentalism and minimalism. BlackBox will spend the year collaborating with composers in the UC Santa Cruz community, whose work they will premier in New York City, as well as through their participation in the Cabrillo Music Festival in 2027. — ADMISSION Attend in person at the Music Center Recital Hall at UC Santa Cruz. Accessibility and visitor resources available here online. Open admission with first-come, first-served seating (no ticket or registration required). FREE and open to the public. Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time. ADVISORIES For more information, contact the event organizer directly or email [email protected]. PARKING Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event. Parking is by permit or Aims Mobile Pay (AMP) . Core West parking structure and West Remote Lot 127 are free/no permit required on weekends. Learn more about parking at UCSC via Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS). ###

Lou Hazel at Felton Music Hall on Monday, October 5th 2026 Tickets: https://www.prekindle.com/event/85636-lou-hazel-felton

8 - 10pm · Weekly trivia night — gather your team and come test your knowledge!

(((folkYEAH!))) presents KISHI BASHI Rio Theatre Santa Cruz, CA October 6, 2026 Doors 7pm / Show 8pm All Ages

Weekly karaoke night at The 418 Project, inviting singers to take the stage and perform.

Silly Sober Karaoke is a fun, welcoming, and alcohol-free night where everyone is invited to take the stage and share their favorite songs. Whether you're a seasoned performer or singing in public for the first time, this is a supportive space to celebrate music, creativity, and community. Bring your favorite song, cheer on fellow performers, and enjoy an evening of connection without the pressure of a bar scene. All ages and experience levels are welcome—come solo, bring friends, or make new ones along the way. Because great music, great people, and great memories don't need alcohol. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays | 7:00–10:00 PM All Ages • Free to Participate The 418 Project • 155 River St. S., Santa Cruz Sing your heart out. Celebrate community. Be yourself.

InterAct Open Mic at Satori Arts. FREE community poetry jam featuring readings from Winter In America (Still Anthology

Free live music every Tuesday night with the Del Mar Trio at Callahan's in Santa Cruz.

Moes Alley Presents Austins psychedelic Latin groove-makers, The Animeros! Tuesday, October 6, 2026Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm$20 in advance / $25 Day of the show21+* Tickets on sale Friday, July 24th at 10am PT ** No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====THE ANIMEROSWith musical notes that span well beyond genres like bolero, psychedelic, and cumbia, The Animeros not only make their audience hit the dance floor, but they also invite their listeners and tastemakers alike to a glimpse of their rich cultural upbringing. The group who is made up of Nick Tozzo (drummer and percussionist), Nicolas Sanchez (bassist), and Mauro Lopez (guitarist) craft a genre-blending sound that drifts between the lush jungles of Colombia, the palm-lined streets of 1960s coastal Mexico, and the dusty cantinas of West Texas.Sanchezs Colombian roots, growing up listening to his parents beloved salsa and cumbia; Lopezs parents Mexican and American discography, which spanned from traditional Tejano to improvised jazz; and Tozzos love for jazz and salsa music, the latter stemming from his college years, leading him to study and live in Colombia to experience music greats first-handedly. All of this, paired with their undeniable chemistry and meshed with their now hometown Austins innovative creative sounds has led them to create the unique sonic movement that is The Animeros, a name inspired by Colombian shamans who would usher lost souls to their peace.Their journey took an unexpected turn when their music reached the ears of Dan Auerbach, the Grammy Award winning producer, songwriter, and frontman of The Black Keys. Auerbach first heard them by chance, music floating from an open hotel window that stopped him in his tracks. Captivated, he made a note to track them down, and within a yea

7pm sign-ups · Weekly pinball competition for players of all skill levels.

A weekly beginning hip hop house dance class. Participants will learn foundational movements, rhythms, and combinations in a structured, studio setting.

Motion Pacific's Melissa Contemp. Jazz class series at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, CA, running weekly through November.

7 - 9pm · Weekly bluegrass jam with local musicians.

Portland, Oregon’s Y La Bamba is led by singer, songwriter, guitarist and front woman Luz Elena Mendoza. Formed in 2008, Y La Bamba is a five-piece band inspired by both traditional Mexican corridos and indie folk. The group’s debut album, Alida St. earned positive critical notices for its synthesis of musical styles and visceral musical storytelling. Subsequent albums got similar praise from outlets like Rolling Stone, NPR Music and the New York Times. The group’s sixth and latest is 2023’s Lucha. Mendoza is the group’s mainstay. Throughout its history Y La Bamba has often featured a rotating cast of support musicians. -Bill Kopp; Good Times Santa Cruz

A live set from The Guitarsonists, bringing blues and R&B to a local stage.

5:30-7:30pm Blue Lemonade is an Americana band based out of Santa Cruz/Santa Barbara playing both originals and covers from bluegrass and folk to blues and southern rock.

Join us at Bargetto Winery in Soquel on Thursday evenings for Live Music and Wine! 6-8PM No cover charge. Wine by-the-glass for purchase. Food will be available for purchase. Open seating, no reservations required. No outside food is permitted. For more info please call: (831) 475-2258

Join us at Bargetto Winery in Soquel on Thursday evenings for Live Music and Wine! 6-8PM No cover charge. Wine by-the-glass for purchase. Food will be available for purchase by Taquizas Gabriel Open seating, no reservations required. No outside food is permitted. For more info please call: (831) 475-2258

7 - 10pm · Live improvisational modular synth performance by M31 Transport.

Come kick off the weekend early with The Thursday Night Wine Down. Grab a glass of wine at Cocoa Vino in Capitola Village and settle in for a musical journey through chill house music. I'll be playing a laid-back mix of jazz, deep, and melodic house from 7–9 PM. Bring some friends and hang out. Thursday Night Wine Down Music by Ryan James Cocoa Vino | Capitola Village 7–9 PM

Ben Flocks is a saxophonist and storyteller with a clear, warm, and purposeful voice. A veteran performer and educator, Flocks has been lucky to play with luminaries in jazz and beyond, including Dave Brubeck, Patrice Rushen, Antonio Sanchez, and Jumaane Smith. His 2019 release Mask of the Muse features Flocks’ rendition of “Ebb Tide” which has been streamed more than twenty million times and went viral on TikTok. Growing up in the Santa Cruz mountains, Flocks witnessed lunar grandeur over the churning Pacific surf and filtered through redwood canopies. Following the advice of his elders, he spent over a decade living in New York City, learning from the masters and leading his own bands at the 55 Bar and Cornelia Street Cafe. Flocks is now grounded in Los Angeles where he balances performing with a full schedule teaching at Glendale Community College, Harvard-Westlake, and the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. At its foundation, his latest album Moonshades is a trio exploration, acutely aware of the history of saxophone triumvirates led by Flocks’ heroes Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, and Joshua Redman, but concerned with an entirely different avenue, thanks to bandmates Garret Lang and Jay Bellerose. While those trios often relished dexterity and unrelenting momentum, Flocks and his compatriots linger in the openness and unhurried propulsion that comes so naturally to them. For Flocks, the moon is a powerful reminder of the unknowable and the spirit of searching. Flocks will be joined by Garret Lang on bass and Jay Bellerose on drums for this special hometown album release performance. Ben Flocks Website (Ticket Includes 5% City of Santa Cruz Admission Tax)

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Maya DeVitry & Mark Erelli LIVE at Lille Aeske Arthouse THURSDAY 10/08/2026 Show at 8 PM / Doors at 7 PM $30 in Advance / $35 at the Door MUSIC | ART | FOOD |DRINKS About Maya DeVitry: Energized by the spontaneity of live performance and a revelatory pursuit of truth in her lyric writing, Maya de Vitry returns with her fifth full-length album, All My Faith. Prioritizing presence and grit over studio polish, she sounds joyously at home in the alt-country and indie-folk realms. From canyons to kitchens, from cold lakes to highway truck stops, the songs form a vibrant collage of joy, sorrow, and gut-wrenching honesty. Whether spinning an inspirational tale about hungover bachelorettes at the Nashville airport or exploring the prison of our own adaptations, de Vitry brings a grounded confidence and quiet charisma rooted in her belief in the power of song to change us. About Mark Erelli Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Mark Erelli is a Boston-based veteran of the folk and roots music scene, renowned for his emotional honesty, craftsmanship, and warmth. Erelli exploded out of the gate in 1999 when he won the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award in the wake of his "auspicious debut" (Billboard), joining the ranks of previous honorees like Lyle Lovett and Nanci Griffith. More recently, Erelli penned the anti-gun violence song "By Degrees," recorded in collaboration with Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, and others, which garnered a nomination for Song of the Year at the 2019 Americana Honors and Awards. He followed this honor with a pair of records that drew comparisons to both Tom Petty and John Prine, as well as praise for their energy, grace, and resilience. Now, on his fourteenth solo album Spring Green, Erelli delivers his most cohesive and emotionally resonant work to date-a meditation on vulnerability, endurance, and renewal. DINNER and SHOW: We will be serving authentic Indian Food including Mango Lassi and Chai at the event. Both meat and vegetarian/vegan options. C

Analog Dog at Felton Music Hall on Thursday, October 8th 2026 Tickets at: https://www.prekindle.com/event/29513-analog-dog-felton

5:30-7:30pm Shawn and Matt prove you only need two men to rock the house. They redefined the classic duo sound with duo vocal attacks, seamlessly blending blues covers with originals. Matt's gritty harmonica and powerful vocals, with Shawn's fluid slide guitar work and soulful vocals will keep you rockin'.

Ripatti & Rose - Live at Stockwell Cellars

Brian Fitzgerald Jazz Trio

Rebecca Coupe Franks / Trumpet Nancy Heth / Vocals and Piano

Pete Sawyer and The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang bring their alternative rock sound to Santa Cruz. A live show for fans of indie and rock music.

Two internationally touring, high-energy, harmony-driven duos Flagship Romance and The Rough & Tumble in concert in Soquel on October 9th

Flagship Romance (fc)

Pat McGann at Felton Music Hall on Friday, October 9th 2026 Tickets: https://www.prekindle.com/event/55897-pat-mcgann-felton

Belew Vai Levin BozzioQuarry Ampitheater at UC Santa CruzCarved from a former limestone quarry in the 1960s, the historic Quarry Amphitheater located at the heart of the UC Santa Cruz campus reopened after a major renovation in October 2017, welcoming its first ever night time concert with LA based rockers Chicano Batman. With a deep history of hosting legendary artists, activists and authors including Angela Davis, Ravi Shankar, Alfred Hitchcock and Cesar Chavez, the Quarry has reopened as a critical gathering space to celebrate live music and community.Referred to as the Red Rocks in the Redwoods, The Quarry is the largest outdoor venue with an existing stage and seating in the greater Santa Cruz community. The Quarry Amphitheaters unique terraced asymmetrical design allows for amazing sight-lines and multiple venue configurations from open floor to reserved seating layouts. At a maximum capacity of 2600, The Quarry now holds the opportunity to become the regions premiere outdoor destination concert venue while also retaining its value as a natural open space.More information: https://www.quarryamphitheater.comOn-Site Parking: $20 per car which includes Shuttle to the Venue. Parking Tickets are not sold in advance. ______On-Stage ExperienceOne premium reserved ticket Watch the show from an exclusive on-stage VIP viewing areaEarly entry into the venueExclusive preshow meet & greet with Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin & Terry BozzioGroup photograph with Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin & Terry BozzioAccess to a pre-show soundcheck Limited edition BEAT tour poster; autographedCommemorative BEAT ticket magnet Specially designed BEAT record bagExclusive VIP merchandise itemOfficial side stage laminate & lanyardVery Limited availabilityMeet & Greet / Soundcheck ExperienceOne premium reserved ticket located in the first 5 rowsEarly entry into the venueExclusive preshow meet & greet with Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin & Terry BozzioGroup photograph with Adrian

Moes Alley presents The Breaks a convergence of three groove masters of modern funk and soul-jazz: Eddie Roberts, Stanton Moore, and Robert Walter!Friday October 9, 2026Doors: 8:00 PM / Show: 9:00 PM$35 in advance / $40 day of the show21+*Tickets on sale July 31st at 10am PST** No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====The Breaks Roberts Walter Moore When three modern groove masters of modern funk and soul-jazz converge, sparks are bound to fly. The Breaks brings together guitarist Eddie Roberts (The New Mastersounds), drummer Stanton Moore (Galactic), and organist Robert Walter (The Greyboy Allstars)three musicians whose collective groove has shaped the sound of contemporary funk for over two decades.Rooted in the tradition of late-60s organ trios and hard-hitting boogaloo, The Breaks pushes the sound forward with deep-pocket rhythms, tight arrangements, and fearless improvisation. Eddie Roberts sharp, melodic guitar work dances effortlessly over Stanton Moores explosive New Orleans-infused drum grooves, while Robert Walters signature Hammond organ tones tie it all together with grit and soul.Between them, theyve logged countless tours, recorded landmark albums, and collaborated with a whos-who of the modern jam, funk, and jazz worlds. But in The Breaks, the chemistry feels spontaneousthree kindred spirits locking into a groove and letting it ride.From sweaty club sets to major festival stages, The Breaks deliver a sound thats both deeply rooted and constantly evolvinga raw, joyful celebration of rhythm and musical conversation.

Zen Meditation. Open to all. Free of charge.

A 4-act journey to heal our colonialist history through story, community singing and grief practices

A Queer Line Dance Party & Variety Show

Quarry Ampitheater at UC Santa CruzCarved from a former limestone quarry in the 1960s, the historic Quarry Amphitheater located at the heart of the UC Santa Cruz campus reopened after a major renovation in October 2017, welcoming its first ever night time concert with LA based rockers Chicano Batman. With a deep history of hosting legendary artists, activists and authors including Angela Davis, Ravi Shankar, Alfred Hitchcock and Cesar Chavez, the Quarry has reopened as a critical gathering space to celebrate live music and community.Referred to as the Red Rocks in the Redwoods, The Quarry is the largest outdoor venue with an existing stage and seating in the greater Santa Cruz community. The Quarry Amphitheaters unique terraced asymmetrical design allows for amazing sight-lines and multiple venue configurations from open floor to reserved seating layouts. At a maximum capacity of 2600, The Quarry now holds the opportunity to become the regions premiere outdoor destination concert venue while also retaining its value as a natural open space.More information: https://www.quarryamphitheater.comOn-Site Parking: $20 per car which includes Shuttle to the Venue. Parking Tickets are not sold in advance.

A live music performance by WoodMill at Brookdale Lodge in a Friday night setting.

Sitar maestro Nishat Khan returns to UC Santa Cruz with tabla maestro Nitin Mitta in an Indian classical music concert. Regarded as one of the most influential musicians of his generation for his unique and inspiring work, Khan’s masterful collaborations truly connect music globally. With the strike of a single, unmistakable note, the sound of Khan’s sitar instantly captivates and transforms one’s mood. Listeners are transported to another realm by a sight and sound unlike any other. As a torchbearer of the most recorded musical family in the world, the Imdad Khani Gharana, seven generations of wisdom reside in his fingertips. While grounded in centuries of tradition, Khan forges his own signature sound with a refreshing twist: familiar yet challenging, unfolding with emotional contrasts and surprises at every turn. Touring and performing throughout the world since age 13, Nishat Khan’s unique cosmopolitan perspective has inspired a great sensitivity and connection to the cultures of music of the world. He gave his first public concert at age 7, and was the youngest performer on an All India Radio national programme at age 15. In more recent years, Khan created history in summer 2025 by composing and creating the first ever traditional (Western) opera from the Indian subcontinent, the Taj Mahal Opera . The opera had its premiere at the Grange Park Opera in the UK to sold-out performances and wide critical acclaim. His recent performances in 2026 include a sold-out concert at the Freight in Berkeley, California. The press calls Khan: “Profound and electrifying…pure exhilaration, taking tradition as a blueprint for ecstasy” ( The New York Times ); “Etherial, compelling, sensual, Nishat Khan master of the sitar” ( Los Angeles Times ); “Freewheeling virtuosity inflected with infinite imaginative variety” (BBC Proms, The Guardian ); and “Ferociously gifted…no conceivable limitations…his sitar roars, cries, and exults” ( Times of India ). Nitin Mitta is regarded as one of