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Monday, Dec 7

Mon
Dec
7

The Bad Plus - Farewell Tour

Where: Kuumbwa Jazz
When: 7:00 PM

The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals, and this Farewell Tour features the band’s final performances, celebrating their twenty-six years of musical collaboration and influence…

Music πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz

Tuesday, Dec 8

Tue
Dec
8

The Frights

Where: Felton Music Hall
When: 7:00 PM

Since their 2013 self-titled debut, The Frights have embodied a carefree vulnerability, setting their most awkward and painful feelings to a wildly joyful surf-punk sound…

Music πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Tue
Dec
8

Buck Meek

Where: Moe's Alley
When: 7:00 PM

A gleaner of the forgotten, Buck Meek tips over the familiar and turns the unknown into a companion. On The Mirror, the artist’s fourth solo…

Music πŸ“ Midtown
Tue
Dec
8

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents

Where: Moe's Alley
When: 8:00 PM

(((folkYEAH!))) presents Buck Meek with special guests Kisser!Tuesday, December 8, 2026Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm$27 in advance / $32 day of the show21+*Tickets on sale…

Music Adults 21+ πŸ“ Midtown

Wednesday, Dec 9

Wed
Dec
9

The DA

Where: Crow's Nest
When: 7:00 PM Β· Price: $3

Don and Anthony of The Joint Chiefs perform as a duo for an intimate evening of live music.

Community Music πŸ“ Seabright & Harbor

Thursday, Dec 10

Thu
Dec
10

Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams

Where: Felton Music Hall
When: 8:00 PM

Americana musicians Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams are a powerhouse of vocal and instrumental virtuosity. Their performing partnership was molded recording and touring with Levon…

Music πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Thu
Dec
10

BASIC

Where: The Crepe Place
When: 8:00 PM

A genre-spanning live show with rock, ska, reggae, electronic, and R&B sounds.

Music πŸ“ Midtown

Friday, Dec 11

Fri
Dec
11

A Show!

Where: Sub Rosa
When: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Nostalgia Benefit Show Alex Bottomlining

Community Music πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Fri
Dec
11

Folk Night: Davenport Roadhouse

Where: Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn
When: 6:00 PM

The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer....Matteo Lovik, Morgan McHugh and Kat Lane bring you an evening of intimate indie folk…

Music πŸ“ North Coast
Fri
Dec
11

Winter Apocolypse

Where: Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
When: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Β· Price: $10

Overview Enter a warm, strange world after the apocalypse. An immersive night of fashion, art, music & female creativity at Woodhouse. WINTER APOCALYPSE- A Runway…

Music Dance πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Fri
Dec
11

Skypark

Where: Crow's Nest
When: 8:00 PM Β· Price: $7

An evening of live music and dinner at a local venue.

Community Music πŸ“ Seabright & Harbor
Fri
Dec
11

THE FLAMIN' GROOVIES

Where: The Crepe Place
When: 8:00 PM

The Flamin' Groovies bring their raw, power-pop punk sound to the stage, a treat for fans of vintage rock.

Music πŸ“ Midtown
Fri
Dec
11

Moe's Alley Presents: The Alex Lucero Band

Where: Moe's Alley
When: 8:30 PM

Moe's Alley presents The Alex Lucero Band with special guests to be announced! Friday, December 11, 2026 Doors: 7:30pm // Show: 8:30pm $20 in advance…

Music Adults 21+ πŸ“ Midtown

Saturday, Dec 12

Sat
Dec
12

Beginner Guitar: Session III

Where: Corralitos Cultural Center
When: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Whether you’re brand new to guitar or just need a solid foundation, this four-session beginner class is a fun and welcoming place to start.

Music Education πŸ“ Watsonville
Sat
Dec
12

Three Leaf Clover

Where: The Cruz Room
When: 6:00 PM

7 - 9pm Β· Three Leaf Clover is a bluegrass band primarily concerned with traditional bluegrass music. We have significant previous experience performing on stage…

Music πŸ“ Westside
Sat
Dec
12

Vesseles

Where: Shanty Shack Brewing
When: 6:30 PM

demon symphonic black metal

Music πŸ“ Westside
Sat
Dec
12

The Wooten Brothers

Where: Rio Theatre for the Performing Arts
When: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

A live concert from the Wooten Brothers, blending jazz, rock, blues, and R&B.

Music πŸ“ Midtown
Sat
Dec
12

Moe's Alley Presents: ORGŌNE

Where: Moe's Alley
When: 9:00 PM

Moe's Alley presents Orgōne! Saturday, December 12, 2026 Doors: 8pm // Show: 9pm $25 in advance // $30 day of the show 21+ * No…

Music Adults 21+ πŸ“ Midtown

Sunday, Dec 13

Sun
Dec
13

Winter Clothing Swap

Where: Corralitos Cultural Center
When: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Join us for a winter clothing swap! Bring clean, used winter wear to donate - coats, scarves, hats, blankets - and shop for yourself and…

Music Free πŸ“ Watsonville
Sun
Dec
13

Jazz Society of Santa Cruz Backbeat Jam

Where: The Cruz Room
When: 4:00 PM

5 - 8pm Β· Bringing together professional musicians, emerging talent, and jazz enthusiasts, these lively sessions celebrate improvisation, creativity, and community. With a rotating lineup…

Music Community πŸ“ Westside

Monday, Dec 14

Mon
Dec
14

Christian Sands

Where: Kuumbwa Jazz
When: 7:00 PM

The bungling, pianistic technique alone, which is captured in tremendous pressure, throws you back into your chair. Christian Sands, one of the young luminaries of…

Music πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz

Tuesday, Dec 15

Tue
Dec
15

El Vez y Los Centuries Christmas Show

Where: Moe's Alley
When: 8:00 PM

Moe's Alley presents the El Vez y Los Centuries Christmas Show! Tuesday, December 15, 2026 Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm $20 in advance // $25…

Music Adults 21+ πŸ“ Midtown

Thursday, Dec 17

Thu
Dec
17

Skylar Tang

Where: Kuumbwa Jazz
When: 7:00 PM

Skylar Tang is a multidisciplinary musician from the San Francisco Bay Area known for her dynamic trumpet playing and profound compositions. Tang has shared the…

Music πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Thu
Dec
17

SONG OF THE MIRACULOUS HIND

Where: Small Theater
When: 7:30 PM Β· Price: $12.51

Join The 418 Project for an evening of Hungarian animated mythological and historical film directed by Marcell Jankovics.

Music πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Thu
Dec
17

Pokey LaFarge

Where: Felton Music Hall
When: 8:00 PM

Pokey LaFarge w/ Cicada Rhythm at Felton Music Hall on Thursday, December 17th 2026 Tickets: www.prekindle.com/promo/id/-2852527949152677984

Music πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley

Friday, Dec 18

Fri
Dec
18

Clay Pigeons

Where: The Cruz Room
When: 6:00 PM

7 - 9pm Β· The Clay Pigeons are an acoustic guitar and vocal Americana duo. We perform songs by Emmylou, Lucinda, Nanci Griffith and many…

Music πŸ“ Westside
Fri
Dec
18

Point of Grace

Where: Mount Hermon Conference Center
When: 7:00 PM

The women of Point Of Grace have provided a soundtrack to our lives for over two decades. The trio consisting of Denise Jones, Shelley Breen…

Music πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
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Saturday, Dec 19

Sat
Dec
19

Beginner Guitar: Session IV

Where: Corralitos Cultural Center
When: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Whether you’re brand new to guitar or just need a solid foundation, this four-session beginner class is a fun and welcoming place to start.

Music Education πŸ“ Watsonville
Sat
Dec
19

Jenner Fox

Where: Felton Music Hall
When: 5:00 PM

There’s an alchemy that happens inside a good song. A tootsie roll can take you back to your elementary school playground; a list of baby…

Music πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Sat
Dec
19

Heartfeast

Where: The Cruz Room
When: 6:00 PM

7 - 9pm Β· Original Instrumental progressive rock.

Music πŸ“ Westside
Sat
Dec
19

Poi Rogers

Where: The Crepe Place
When: 7:00 PM

Somewhere in-between the tropical lounges of 1930s Los Angeles and the honky tonk beer joints of rural 1950s California, you'll find Poi Rogers. Hailing from…

Music πŸ“ Midtown

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