Kristen McLaughlin

After three decades of building Soquel High’s music program into an award-winning powerhouse, beloved band director Jim Stewart will take his final bow this spring.

A wave of pink hits West Cliff as 6,000 runners take part in the She Is Beautiful 5K & 10K, a high-energy Santa Cruz race celebrating women and community.

Indie-rock trailblazers Throwing Muses hit Moe’s Alley on April 18, bringing decades of raw, poetic sound and songs from their new album Moonlight Concessions.

Goth-rock pioneer Lol Tolhurst brings stories, hits and mentorship to Santa Cruz as Legends Live & Local pairs music icons with hometown bands.

Anthropologie’s grand opening on Pacific Avenue marks another step in downtown Santa Cruz’s retail resurgence, with vacancies dropping and new businesses on the way.

The 16th annual She Is Beautiful 5K/10K Run is in a partnership with the Walnut Avenue Women and Family Center.

From red light therapy and acupuncture to strength training and rehab, Santa Cruz fitness centers are redefining what it means to go to the gym.

Broken Compass Bluegrass and Painted Mandolin bring jamgrass energy to the Rio Theatre with a dynamic double bill blending tradition, improvisation, and fresh originals. Saturday, Jan. 17