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November 26, 2025
Dance the Blues Away
Guitar virtuoso Ana Popović returns to Santa Cruz with a celebratory blend of disco, blues, funk and soul. Live at the Rio Theatre on Dec. 3.
November 21, 2025
‘Punk Spirit’ Author John Malkin on Mindfulness in the Mosh Pit
One might think punk and spirituality have nothing in common. But both present ways for people to question the world around them.
October 22, 2025
United Front
I.C.E. is coming into the community with these big military vehicles and sweep people off the streets. Then everyone stands around and watches and takes videos but nothing happens after.
October 15, 2025
Clucking Around
For those of us who are new to the Troma world, it was a bloody, gore-filled, offensive dream come true. Even if it meant flying out halfway across the country.
October 1, 2025
Spark of Laughter
DNA and fellow local comedian Michael Booth will host the inaugural Laughtopus at Woodhouse Brewery.
September 24, 2025
Oceans of Sound
Formed in 2020, Trestles fits into a Santa Cruz music scene dubbed “Santa Cruz surf punk.” Salt is a fast-paced, catchy album.
September 3, 2025
Go Tell It on the Pink Mountaintops
Stephen McBean—the single, constant member for indie rock act Pink Mountaintops—is probably too down-to-earth to accept the term genius.
August 27, 2025
Get Some More
The legendary local 1990s ska band Slow Gherkin reunites for a blow-out, end-of-the-season Midtown Block Party. Friday, 5pm
