black and white studio shot of Lael Neale sitting on a bare floor
November 5, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Sub Pop artist Lael Neale has a unique voice that does the storytelling work with support from her dreamy and roomy guitar playing. Friday at Crepe Place, 8pm

.Things To Do This Week

October 29, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Ghost-Note continues to innovate with inspiration from jazz, hip hop, West African, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian grooves. Friday at Moe's Alley
October 22, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

The drum-pounding, guitar-attacking, reverb-abusing duo Teen Mortgage bring their blistering, ferocious sonic assault to The Catalyst, Saturday.
October 15, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Becca Stevens incorporates jazz, pop, folk and elements of indie rock melodies under songs that bare her soul while still maintaining creative wordplay that lacks pretension. Performing Thursday, 7pm at Kuumbwa
October 8, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Imagine if Tenacious D got into Steely Dan and Robert Hunter instead of Dio and Metal. That's The smooth ’n’ hilarious Schoolcraft & Murray. Saturday at Ugly Mug, 7pm.
October 1, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Jembaa Groove stands at the forefront of the emerging Afro-Jazz movement. Wednesday at Felton Music Hall
September 24, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Clem Snide been characterized as indie rock and alt-country. His lyrics explore themes such as God and death. Saturday at The Crepe Place, 8pm.
September 17, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Gary Numan's gritty, gothic sound has outlasted naysayers, to create an innovative and altogether addictive soundscape. Saturday at The Catalyst.
September 10, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Greenville, South Carolina singer-songwriter Edwin McCain performs songs from his new album, Lucky, at The Rio Theatre, on Saturday.
September 3, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Pacific Mambo Orchestra spices up life with Latin flavors of salsa, cha cha, bachata and whatever else they want. Monday at 7pm at Kuumbwa.
August 27, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Afroman has got rhymes about getting high, being harassed by cops, and his mama’s lemon pound cake. At The Catalyst, 8pm, Thursday the 28th.
August 20, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

The all-female Seattle quartet The Darts serve up raw power, a sound rooted in gritty psychedelia, punk and proto-punk. Thursday 8/21 at Moe's Alley
August 12, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Raul Midón is known for his distinctive guitar sound and his skillful combination of influences from pop, R&B, Latin and jazz. Monday at Kuumbwa.
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