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Lightning Struck
Sleepbomb brings a live psychedelic and post-doom score to the 1931 Frankenstein at the Rio Theatre, inviting fresh sympathy for its misunderstood creature.
Monster Mash
UCSC’s Festival of Monsters returns Oct. 14–18 with horror scholarship, authors, comics and free public events exploring the language of monstrosity.
Lightning Struck
Sleepbomb brings a live psychedelic and post-doom score to the 1931 Frankenstein at the Rio Theatre, inviting fresh sympathy for its misunderstood creature.
Monster Mash
UCSC’s Festival of Monsters returns Oct. 14–18 with horror scholarship, authors, comics and free public events exploring the language of monstrosity.
Things to do in Santa Cruz
Marty O’Reilly brings his soulful Americana and heartfelt reflections on love, loss and connection to the Crepe Place on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7pm.
Sweet Freedom
Uncork Corralitos leads a busy October lineup of local tastings, a floating pumpkin patch at Simpkins, Chaminade’s Moon Dinner and a farm-to-table benefit supper.
All That Smoke
Mission St. BBQ brings oak-smoked brisket, tri-tip and Texas-style hospitality to Santa Cruz. General Manager Humberto Olivera shares his passion for the food and the people.
Sweet Freedom
Uncork Corralitos leads a busy October lineup of local tastings, a floating pumpkin patch at Simpkins, Chaminade’s Moon Dinner and a farm-to-table benefit supper.
All That Smoke
Mission St. BBQ brings oak-smoked brisket, tri-tip and Texas-style hospitality to Santa Cruz. General Manager Humberto Olivera shares his passion for the food and the people.
New Messiah (Ink)
Santa Cruz comedian DNA becomes an unlikely messiah in Messiah Ink, a DIY satire made with longtime collaborators Julia Reodica and Dylan Hillerman.
The Editor’s Desk
Brad Kava celebrates a Santa Cruz week overflowing with film, comedy, monsters, live music and community gatherings—and the happy challenge of choosing what to see.
The Editor’s Desk
Brad Kava celebrates a Santa Cruz week overflowing with film, comedy, monsters, live music and community gatherings—and the happy challenge of choosing what to see.





















