Get stoked, Santa Cruz! 🌊📸 We are beyond hyped to host an exclusive art exhibit featuring the legendary work of decorated surf and ocean photographer, Dave “Nelly” Nelson! If you love the ocean, surf culture, and mind-blowing photography, this is one night you absolutely cannot miss. Come hang out, grab some good vibes, and be the first to witness an incredible collection of never-before-seen images from Nelly’s archives. Plus, we’re hosting an exclusive book signing—the perfect chance to snag a legendary piece of Santa Cruz surf history straight from the man himself! 🤙 Here’s what’s going down: What: Dave “Nelly” Nelson Art Exhibit & Book Signing When: Opening Night Reception – Friday, August 7, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Where: Sunny California – 912 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Bonus: We’re hosting an epic RAFFLE! Make sure to sign up at the door for your chance to win some amazing prizes. 🎟️🔥 (Can’t make it to opening night? No sweat! The show will be running through the entire month of August. But this is your chance to hang with the man himself) See you there! 👇 @nellysmagicmoments @sunnycalifornia_santacruz #DaveNellyNelson #SantaCruz #SantaCruzSurf #SurfPhotography #OceanPhotography #SunnyCalifornia #SantaCruzEvents #SurfCulture #SkatePhotography #ArtExhibit #MontereyBay
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Phamily Time, presented by Phreeborn is back with a summer edition you won’t want to miss. There will be something for everyone, so bring the whole phamily! Get tickets for the whole day celebration here: TICKETS
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Brian Fitzgerald duo at The Alley-Oop
Brian Fitzgerald is an active member of the Bay Area music scene. An accomplished jazz guitarist and teacher, he draws from a deep musical background and education. He has toured and performed extensively as both a sideman and band leader. He has performed at Monterey Jazz Festival, Cabrillo Music Festival, Los Gatos Fiesta de Artes, Bing Music Series at Stanford, Santa Cruz Jazz Festival, and more. He is the dynamo behind the scenes at Kuumbwa Jazz who handles all the education programs (including their Summer Jazz Camp) and manages all the booked artists.
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Tuesday Karaoke
Weekly karaoke night at The 418 Project, inviting singers to take the stage and perform.
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Tacos & Trivia
As with everything we do, we bring the fun! This isn’t your average ordinary trivia. It’s “Bruno’s Style”. We sing, we play instruments, we dance and we drink. Fill up on Tacos and Margs and get ready for a night of fun! If you’re looking for a quiet night with boring trivia for the brainiacs you won’t find it at Bruno’s. With musical clues for our players – we have the most fun trivia around. We turn the music up loud and we make a lot of noise! It’s free to play with prizes for the winners. With $3 tacos and the buy a Margarita or Modelo and get a free taco deal, you’re going to have a great night at the best bar in town. Bring your friends and form a team or come by yourself and make some new friends, you’ll have a blast!
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Del Mar Trio
Free live music every Tuesday night with the Del Mar Trio at Callahan's in Santa Cruz.
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